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American
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Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. American eatery with a few vegan options, such as a seasonal veggie wrap and plant-based burger options. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 07 Jul 2022 by Guest
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Added by bvankampen on 07 Jul 2022
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10 Reviews
First Review by bvankampen
jkwasniewski
Points +16
Great Grain Bowl with Tofu - Edit
Iron Bay had a yummy grain bowl with tofu! It had chick peas and greens and came with a delicious tahini dressing. The beer options were great as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-12
Pros: They had tofu, Lots of history , Great beer
Guest
sydzor
Points +45
A Grand Finale Dinner Date - Edit
My partner and I had dinner at Iron Bay on the last night of our 10-year anniversary trip. We had walked by this place before on previous trips to Marquette, but never went in, not realizing that they had vegan options for us. It's a beautiful location, right next to Lake Superior, and a very short walk from The Landmark Inn. Before we even sat down, we saw these enormous brownies in the cold case marked with (v) for vegan, which was exciting. There were no tables open (for reference, this was about 6pm on a Monday night) but we were happy to sit at the bar instead. We each ordered a pepperoncini martini, which we thought was a fun take on a classic. I ordered the Lemon Grain Tahini Bowl and my partner ordered the Falafel Tacos. We both tried both dishes and agreed that the Falafel Tacos were the better of the two. The falafel was made into flatter patties, which had a nice texture and avoided the dryness that falafel sometimes has in the middle. The tacos held together really well. I'm a notoriously messy eater and tacos don't usually go well for me, but this was an exception. The seasoning was also really nice--the tacos had a lot of flavor without being spicy. The Lemon Grain Tahini bowl was pretty good. I unfortunately agree a little with a previous review that called it bland. The dish came with a lemon wedge and squeezing the lemon juice over it helped a lot, but it still could have used a little more spice in my opinion. The tofu in the dish was seasoned nicely, though. And, after a weekend of eating out exclusively, I appreciated having a more wholesome option that was still substantial and filling. I would order it again. We were able to get our brownies to go, and they came with vegan vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Overall, a near-perfect dinner date for our last night in Marquette.
Read morePros: Beautiful location and nice atmosphere, Vegan dessert options, Vegan dishes were creative and unexpected
Cons: Vegan options still rather limited, Grain bowl was a little bland
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YayVegan2017
Points +211
More bland than expected - Edit
It was an option in a place were vegan options are scarce, but it was just an option. Nothing spectacular and nothing flavorful. I had the vegan poutine and Lemon Tahini Grain bowl. I was disappointed especially since the prices were so high. Oh well.
Read morePros: They had vegan options in the first place
Cons: Very pricey, Bland and flavorless
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kanga2roos
Points +263
Always good food!! - Edit
A must place to go. Always good food for everyone!
Read morePros: Vegan dessert , Yummy salads , Great staff!!
Guest
AdrienR
Points +167
Seitan tacos - Edit
Fast service and the vegan seitan tacos were excellent.
Read morePictured as a side is the hummus and pickled vegetables.
At least a handful of options as mains now - salad, quinoa bowl, impossible type burger, and the tacos.
Guest
Chrizzle
Points +320
Good Spot and yummy food - Edit
The food was good, the Service friendly.
Read moreCleary labeled vegan options (also for dessert).
The portions are rather small and the food quite pricey.
Guest
fontenot
Points +158
Solid, clearly labeled vegan options - Edit
Their menu has recently (as of 2023) been updated, and now includes more vegan items (by default, no modification required). Make sure to check the Iron Bay website for the most recent menu, as even Google Maps tends to link to an old one.
Read moreIn a town like Marquette with not a single vegetarian restaurant, any place with reliable and tasty options is appreciated. Iron Bay gets the max of four stars with clear labeling and being a little inventive, rather than just having a veggie burger. I mean, when's the last time you walked in to a bar-and-grill and saw a vegan menu item described as "wedges of watermelon and heirloom tomato topped with smoked sea salt, vegan feta, and lavender infused white balsamic vinegar"?
We didn't try the burgers or fries; they have an alternative veggie patty which the menu says is Lightlife. You'll need to ask whether this can be made vegan. The fries are only labeled vegetarian - I'm not sure why.
One of us had the roasted poblano and strawberry salad, which was excellent. It comes with vegan feta cheese. Not sure how this was made, but it was extremely good.
We also had the seasonal vegan tacos, which is a fusion option that comes with a rotating assortment of roasted vegetables and a creamy dressing. This was very good as well. Other interesting menu options included the roasted corn chowder and a lemon tahini quinoa bowl, neither of which we got to try.
We've stopped in here for cocktails as well, and these were really great.
I'd definitely call Iron Bay a first tier choice for vegans in Marquette.
Pros: Interesting and unusual vegan choices, Clearly labeled menu, Great cocktails
Cons: Somewhat pricey, Very busy, hard to get a table, The fries are (apparently) not vegan
Guest
JonathanBrant
Points +381
Several options and great atmosphere - Edit
We ordered the seasonal tacos (acorn squash, black beans, and slaw) and the seasonal salad as a wrap (root vegetables and vinaigrette). Several vegan desserts and ice cream. Some things on the menu were unclear. We found out the slaw was vegan but it was not labeled as so and it seems they only have brioche buns.
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LynnieLou
Points +152
Cute spot! - Edit
We got the red hummus appetizer dip (very flavorful!) and veggie wrap. Super yummy!!
Read moreGuest
bvankampen
Points +670
Decent vegan options - Edit
This is a good place to come when visiting Marquette if you have non-vegan family & friends joining you. They offer a rotating vegan wrap, as well as the ability to create your own burger with an Impossible patty. The restaurant has great ambiance and outdoor seating!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-06
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