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The Library: A Light Dnner, a Full Dinner, or a Good Beer.
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  • KimberlyAnn
  • Updated By KimberlyAnn on December 17, 2007
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  • The Library, the Old and the New Addition - Houghton
    The Library, the Old and the
    New Addition
    by KimberlyAnn, 2 more photos
    I am recommending the Library with reservation. At one time it was one of the bests, however, the quality was disappointing the last time we ate an evening meal there. The sandwiches are quite good, but my husband’s steak was not as tender as he would like, and a little over cooked. Three of us had the nut-encrusted walleye, and we all thought the somewhat coarsely cut nut coating was too thick, and two of us scraped it off. My son's fish was dry, so the quality of the fish is unreliable. The Library is a restaurant, bar, and microbrewery. This restaurant has been in business since 1967. Here you can find a choice of sandwiches, steaks, seafood dishes, chicken dishes, pastas, pizzas, salads, Mexican choices, two vegetarian choices, appetizers, and desserts. And for you beer drinkers there are in house made beers and ale. Don’t care for alcohol? Try their draft root beer.

    I love the homemade Jack Daniels Chocolate Chocolate ice cream for the cost of $2.50. Be aware, however, instead of the typical creamy ice cream texture, this in house made ice cream has a light, almost icy texture.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 62 N. Isle Royal, Houghton Michigan 49931
  • Phone: (906)-487-5882
  • Directions: If heading west through downtown, Isle Royal is the street before you get to the movie theatre. Turn right and head down the hill where you will find a city parking lot. The restaurant is on the left as you head down hill toward the waterway.
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  • cynthi
  • By cynthi on August 26, 2002
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  • Not a favorite of mine, but if you are up there, you've got to try a Pasty (pronounced past-tee). It is an old miners food that they would put in their pockets to eat for lunch. You can get pretty much anything you want inside of one, and on the outside their is crust.
    Other than that, UPers like to eat a lot of sandwiches.

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    Ambassabor: Ambassabor
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  • By lintman1 on August 26, 2002
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  • The restaurant has the old world look to it. Dark wood bar and paneling. It also has restored paintings from the turn of the century and placed them on the ceilings. Very cozy atmosphere.

    You have to start off the meal with a Fishbowl. They are a variety of mixed drinks served in a large brandy sifter. An appetizer of garlic toast with dip, and a tostada pizza. Trust me, it's to die for.

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  • Address: Located in the center of downtown Houghton.
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    The Ambassador: Taco Pizza Heaven
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  • jaeda
  • Updated By jaeda on April 28, 2008
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  • A mural at the Ambassador - Houghton
    A mural at the Ambassador
    by jaeda
    The Ambassador is popular among locals and college students. Choose a cozy booth in the main dining area and dine in the ambiance of rich, dark woodwork, green glass antique sconces, and murals of merry men dancing on the ceiling. Remember to bring some change for the jukebox.

    Tostada Pizza- My all-time favorite pizza: thin, crispy crust, warm seasoned taco meat, tomatoes, lettuce, taco sauce and cheddar cheese. The best I've tasted!

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  • Theme: American
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 126 Shelden Ave.
  • Phone: (906) 482-5054
  • Directions: Shelden Ave. One block before the bridge on the Houghton side.
  • Other Contact: 906-482-5054
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    Pilgrim River Steak House: Pilgrim River Steak House
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  • jaeda
  • Updated By jaeda on March 7, 2005
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  • Houghton Restaurants
    by jaeda
    If you're looking for a great dinner in a cozy atmosphere this is it. They offer a variety of steak, seafood,and poultry. If you prefer veggies, they have excellent salads. The food is delicious and filling!

    I like the homemade bread that is served with every meal.

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  • Theme: Steakhouse
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: about a mile south of Houghton on US-41.
  • Phone: (906) 482- 8595
  • Directions: Heading out of Houghton, driving towards Chassell.
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    Library Bar and Grill: Library Bar and Grill
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  • jaeda
  • Updated By jaeda on January 28, 2004
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    by jaeda
    The Library is a quaint little bar and grill located in downtown Houghton with a great view of the Portage canal. After the original restaraunt burnt down in the early 90's, a new building was constructed with a microbrewery attached on the corner of the establishment. It's a great place to come for a sandwhich and soup and a good book. You can even take your pick from one of the various titles they have lying around.

    House Soup and French Onion Soup
    House French Fries
    Any of their specials

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  • Theme: Pub/Brewery
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 52 North Isle Royale St. Houghton, MI 49931
  • Phone: (906) 487-5882
  • Directions: One block down(towards the water) from the only stoplight in the downtown buisness district.
  • Website: http://www.pubcrawler.com/Template/ReviewWC.cfm/flat/BrewerID=101778
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    Thus far it is Quincy's. I...
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  • By magels on August 25, 2002
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  • Thus far it is Quincy's. I haven't eaten at any 'real' restaraunts in awhile. When I ate at this one awhile ago I was thouroughly impressed.
    The atmosphere is really good, it is decorated well for being named after the Quincy Mining company. I liked the wood cabin feeling inside the restaraunt. And, the waitress' were nice, and checked up quite a bit.
    The prices weren't bad, but hey, it is a supper club!
    And, they do have nightly specials

    I had the Whitefish, it was very good. awesomely good, and I don't usually like fish.
    My family had steak and I didn't hear one complaint, only this is really good a few times...

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  • Directions: If you are coming up US41 Northbound into Houghton... Take 41 over the Hancock Bridge and stay in the right lane, then take the M-26 on your right just before the end of the bridge. Follow this highw
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    Most of the restaurants around...
  • By mehollop on September 8, 2002
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  • Most of the restaurants around town are great, but a few to be certain to stop by are Quincy's in Dollar Bay, the Hut Inn up in Kearsarge, and Steamer's down by Chassel.

    At Quincy's, the Friday fish fry is the best. The Hut's Danwich and an apple dumpling will stuff you full, and the grand cuisine at Steamer's is beyond comparison to anything else!

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    The Hunan Garden, a chinese...
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  • By RGray on August 25, 2002
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  • The Hunan Garden, a chinese restaurant infamous for its quick service and great food. Definitely a place for a good, quick meal.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Downtown Houghton.
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    Ambassador: Ambassador
  • By aamysarch on August 27, 2002
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  • Ambassador has a nice atmosphere with some cool murals on the walls and the side room has a nice view of the Portage Canal.

    Tostada pizza

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: In downtown Houghton.
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