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CLOSED FOR THE WINTER! SEE YOU ALL IN THE SPRING

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Michael LeFevre, a longtime St. Clair Shores restaurant figure opens a new quaint and comfortable lakeside burger bar titled Mike’s on the Water inside of Michigan Harbor. LeFevre says there’s a reason for the uptick in activity. “Cars draw cars, people draw people,” he said. “The more places, the more choices people have to get out and relax by the lake, it makes the entire avenue more hot.”

The new bar come at a time when the Nautical Mile Merchants Association and marina owners are looking to work with city officials on a $6 million public/private partnership to spruce up the area in an effort to attract new tourism dollars from boaters in Michigan and neighboring states.

Despite the tepid economy, there still is a lot of money tied to the boating community. A report compiled by the Recreation Marine Research Center of Michigan State University found the marina area along Jefferson between Nine Mile and 10 Mile roads generates $30 million in annual revenue, although the study was conducted in 2007, before the national economy collapsed.

Those dollars are enough to attract the attention of longtime Nautical Mile investors such as LeFevre. For him, opening Mike’s on the Water is a homecoming.

He was an owner of Jack’s Waterfront Restaurant from 1994 until he sold his share in 2003. His family also operated the former Lido’s on the Lake from 1982 to 1990.

He spent the past seven years in Miami soaking up the Florida culture before returning to St. Clair Shores to launch yet another venture. “This is a good fit for me,” LeFevre said. “This place is very casual, with an East Coast village oyster bar kind of feel. It has a great view of the lake, boat docking up front and plenty of parking.”

Mike’s on the Water features dark, stained floors with booths and high-top chairs and seats 150 inside and 24 on the outside deck. The menu will feature “baskets of burgers, buckets of beer,” along with mini fish burgers, fried bologna sandwiches, fish, salads and appetizers. Entertainment will be provided by a one-or two-man band performing what he calls “Jimmy Buffett-style" music.

Mission

To create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for everyone to visit, relax, dine and enjoy life.

Products

Appetizers, Soup, Salad, Fish, Burgers, Fries, Sandwiches and the ever famous Mike's Grilled Bologna sandwich stacked on a buttered onion roll!
Home of the Shrimp Cocktail, Michigan Lobster Roll, White Fish Dip and more!

Merchandise to let the world know Mikes on the Water is here...coming soon.

Address: 24600 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA
Phone: (586) 872-2630
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State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48080


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Reviews
First time customer, I ordered the olive burger. Also sweet potatoe tots. My burger came on their special olive bread toasted, the meat was hot, the toast was cold. The sweet potato tots were mushy and way to sweet. Was it the coating? I heard they have a great long island ice tea, and while there was no room outside to sit, my server Shannon was great. And the water beautiful. Should of went with the lobster bisque, but you can't order a cup only a bowl, for the same price as my burger.
8 years ago (16-09-2017)
We went there for the first time to celebrate my birthday. Wait time at 5:00 was 20 minutes not bad, but I was disappointed that at 5:00 in the early evening they were already out of steak. My husband had the white fish and the breading was mushy not crispy, I settled for the mini burgers which I have to say we're delicious but could have been at least as big as the mini bun they were only the size of a half dollar. I also had the sweet potato tots and they were good but could have been a little crispier as well. The waitress and wait staff were very pleasant and attentive but all in all don't think I'd go back because of the food not being great.
8 years ago (09-08-2017)
Amazing food like really downright delicious. New favorites are the soft pretzels and fried shrimp, but good food we also ordered was the onion rings, lobster rolls, and fried mushrooms. Good service and a pretty low price for one of my new favorite places close to home
8 years ago (13-08-2017)
Honestly, like most of the restaurants on the Nautical Mile, Mike's seems to be a notch up above the mediocrity. Service is always great. But the one thing that just blows my mind is the fact that we just pulled up on our boat on a Sunday. It's 730 in the evening. In summer. We were just informed they they are no longer serving food. This concept is insanely baffling to me. Especially with the 'market' they are trying to gear themselves toward. So Mike's management, if you read this: Please stay open later on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Summer and serve food and keep that kitchen open for all those boating patrons you're trying to get to your restaurant over Brownies And Watermark. That's our request! Sincerely, Many Many Hungry Boaters, Thank you !
8 years ago (06-08-2017)
Pretty damn tasty food, though the portion size (of fries) seemed a little low compared to what you'd usually get elsewhere. Then again so were the prices! I would definitely recommend this place. Mind the kitchen: it closes at 10pm, unlike the rest of the place!
8 years ago (27-07-2017)
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