Family Tavern & Pinball Arcade
Downtown Manistee, Michigan
The Outsider Experience
Every smash burger is pressed fresh to order, paired with perfectly crispy fries and plenty of dip. Our signature double-smash Outsider comes dripping in O Sauce, and plant-based swaps and other green options are available. We also serve fresh tossed salads, messy bowls, tenders, and gourmet hot dogs.
Our full bar features cans, six rotating drafts, and bold cocktails. Relax on our spacious patio downtown Manistee or challenge friends on 27 pinball machines—plus trivia and live music regularly (see Facebook).
Voted 2025 Manistee News Advocates’ Best Burger, Best Fries, Best New Restaurant, and Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant.
We love Manistee!
PICKUP ORDERS
Skip the line… order online. Then, walk right up to our pick up counter, grab all the goodies, and you’ll be enjoying our tasty delights before you know it.
DELIVERY
Fast and reliable delivery to wherever you are. As long as you’re in the Burger Zone, we’ve got you covered. Deliciousness brought right to you!
We’ve thoughtfully sourced our ingredients and products
Local Beef, Little Town Jerky, Revolution Farms, Frosty Products, Tractor Beverage Company, and Better Earth Compostable Packaging.
Let’s Picnic! See the Stee
We’ve outsourced our dining room to the surrounding parks. Check out our maps of every picnic table, bench and grassy knoll in the area. We put great ideas in your head, like… “I should eat this salad and watch the boats pass.” Then we package the food for the adventure and kick you out the door with a map.
Get out of here! But, you don’t have to really go too far. Our 4,000 square foot patio is the closest acceptable destination.
Our Dining Room & Patio
The Outsider is a unique experience with large maps to help get you to a great spot to picnic nearby. Our patio is 4,000 square feet of comfortable open space with great views of the marina, river, and downtown Manistee.
We’ve also got a large pinball arcade room for when you just need to get out of the sun and stimulate the brain. Flippers up!
Pinball featuring: Godzilla, James Bond, Led Zeppelin, The Mandalorian, Avengers Infinity Quest, World Cup Soccer, Monster Bash, Theatre of Magic and more!
We Are Hiring!
Why work for The Outsider?
Inclusion
An open door for all food and adventure lovers.
Healthy ingredients
Quality healthy food and grocery options.
We side with the Outside
We pair food with adventure to promote happiness.
Environmental stewardship
We take responsibility for our impact.
Community involvement
We love and care for our public parks and spaces.
We are looking for line cooks and order crew team members!
