Welcome to The Outsider
Located in the heart of downtown Manistee at 457 River Street, The Outsider blends comfort food, vintage arcade fun, and an open-air beer garden into one unforgettable experience. Whether you're here for a casual dinner, local brews, or a round of pinball under the lights, you’ll find good vibes and great company waiting for you.
Manistee’s Best Burger Red Hot & Reader Approved
We’re proud to be Manistee’s go-to spot for great food, fun, and family-friendly vibes. Voted Best Burger by MyNorth.com Red Hot Best 2025 and by the Manistee News Advocate Readers’ Choice Awards, where we also took home Best Fries, Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant, and Best New Restaurant. Additionally, we won Best Burger in Michigan by Only In Your State for 2025!
Something Delicious for Everyone
At The Outsider, we keep it real with a menu built around the good stuff burgers, salads, tenders, and dogs. Everything’s made fresh, packed with flavor, and served with no shortcuts. Craving something hearty, something fresh, or just a little indulgent? We’ve got you covered.
Order From Our Website
Skip the wait and go straight to the good stuff. Whether you're planning a chill night in or grabbing bites for the road, our online ordering makes it easy to get your Outsider favorites fast. No third-party fees just fresh, local flavor delivered your way.
Feast Your Eyes 📸
Get a taste before your first bite. Our gallery is packed with mouthwatering snapshots of sizzling plates, stacked flavor, and the vibe that makes The Outsider unforgettable.
Sips & Shots
Grab a drink from our full bar and enjoy it in the Social District. Great food, cold drinks, and good vibes inside or out.
Dine, Chill, and Play All Day
Step inside our cozy dining room with a full bar, or soak up the fresh air in our spacious 4,000 sq ft patio overlooking the marina and downtown Manistee. Need a break from the sun? Head to our lively pinball arcade where great food meets fun and the flippers never stop flipping!
Catering Made Easy
Big trays for big groups! Zero effort.
Available starting Jan 2026!
A Place For Everyone
From the outdoor beer garden and retro pinball arcade to live music nights and handcrafted cocktails, The Outsider brings people together in all the best ways. Chill under the lights, sip something strong, and soak up the kind of atmosphere that feels like home only louder, brighter, and way more fun.
Visit Us Today!! 🍽️
Come experience the fun, flavor, and friendly vibes at The Outsider. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal, outdoor drinks, or a round of pinball, we’re here to welcome you all week long!
What our guests are saying
A cool hang out spot in downtown Manistee. We came after hearing a new place had opened up, this use to be an I e cream joint. It's cool to see all the Pinball machines, they have a. Few multi-arcades too.
Joseph S.
It was our first time there today it was open and inviting. We ordered 2 uno burgers, 1 crazy fry, a beer and a coffee. We split the fries because the serving size is very generous. We got to play pin ball.
Leena L.
Stopped by last week and had a super tasty lunch. I had The Outsider Burger, a Caesar salad, and a side of fries. A feast! Burger was cooked perfectly and salad was nice and fresh (great dressing too btw).
Jeff T.
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Delivery
Takeout
Dine In
Catering
Outdoor Seating
Great Cocktails
Social District Cups
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Onion Rings, BBQ, Chicken Tenders, Hot Dogs, Chicken Sandwich, Smash Burger, Salads, Bar Food, American Food, Fries, Burger, and Caesar Salad
Where are you located?
We are located in Manistee, MI at 457 River St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Manistee, Eastlake, Oak Hill, Parkdale, Filer City, Stronach, Bar Lake, Newland, Red Park, Wic-a-te-wah, Onekama, Norwalk, Manistee County.
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