Brownstone Inn - Au Train

My Dad and I always loved going to The Brownstone Inn. We've always had a great meal. My wife and I were up in Munising not long after he passed away and decided to go out for a nice dinner at The Brownstone Inn with some of his neighbors. There are new owners now at The Brownstone. While the food remains great, the ambience has changed a little. It used to have a great cabin feel. While that's still there, I don't like the signs and graphics that were added. In addition, the table arrangement has changed, now blocking the fireplace. However, that being said, this is still a great place to come for a more upscale evening, I had the blackened Whitefish, which was prepared perfectly. The seasoning was balanced perfectly with the Whitefish. Most importantly, the Whitefish was not overcooked. The house brussel sprouts and the garlic smashed red skinned potatoes were a pleasant surprise. My wife had the maple bourbon aged steak which is aged for 24 hours in premium bourbon, garlic and spices. This tasted amazing as well. We finished our meal with the chocolate cake for two. I wouldn't hesitate to order this again. As usual the food here did not disappoint. Our service was great. I just miss the old ambience. This would have been a five star review if it wasn't for the changes to the dining room. But this is not a deal breaker. When in the Munising area and you're looking for a great meal, head to The Brownstone Inn.

Ok new owners, new review. My whitefish chowder was a delicious meal in itself. The coleslaw with horseradish was really good as is the meatloaf. The food is a bases loaded, home run. The ambiance was a swing a miss. See the bar stools graphics behind the bar...um, no. Doesn't match a Northwoods inn feel. Windows in the bandstand brings the beautiful woods in, thank you. The Amazon.com fake antler light fixtures white feather chandelier....no. Swing a miss. I can't help but think this place has changed from a special dinning experience to a roadside restaurant. The waitress we had was not trained. She didn't know what kind of sauce was on the meatloaf. I got my main course first followed by my appetizer. I finished both. Then my DH salad came. He asked them to just bring his meatloaf forget the salad. His meal came so did my coleslaw. I'm giving it 4 stars based on this wonderful building's history the food.

Took my wife there for our anniversary. Had a nearly identical experience as another reviewer. Got seated but never got noticed or spoken to by the waitresses. Ended up leaving without ordering. Pretty disappointed.

Is the food any good here? I wouldn't know. We were never asked for our order. Is the waitstaff friendly? I wouldnt know. None of them spoke to us. After waiting for 15 minutes at our table and not even being acknowledge, we got up and left. Did they even notice? I wouldn't know. Will I ever go back? Nope. THAT I KNOW!

Could not have asked for a better experience. We stopped here randomly, not familiar with the area or restaurant, not knowing we would need reservations. The owner still tried to get us a table, but was only able to offer seats at the bar. So grateful for her doing this and that we stayed! Truly the sweetest collection of people here with amazing food. No wonder reservations are needed! This will be a yearly stop for us now up north. I am saddened to learn the owners of I believe 31 years sold the restaurant... I pray the new owners give this special place the love it deserves. Wishing the new owners beautiful adventures ahead!