Gates Au Sable Lodge

We ate at the restaurant for a birthday dinner, party of 8. Pulling up it doesn't strike you as a fantastic place to eat but boy is it! The service was great. The food was amazing. Loved the menu selections. They make craft cocktails. It's the total package. I highly recommend Gates. The place is very small so call ahead. Not a fancy joint but 1st class all the way!! Food & drinks: You have to try it!!!! Well worth the drive

Just celebrated our anniversary at Gates Ausable Lodge restaurant. We couldn't have had a more pleasurable experience. Our server Johnathan was warm, friendly and extremely knowledgeable of everything they serve. The drinks were imaginative and the food was impeccable. A most perfect celebration. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Just finished dinner at the Gates Restaurant. What an exceptional menu. Highly recommend the Michigan Salad as a starter. Jonathon was exceptionally professional and helpful as our host. We grabbed a breakfast and lunch menu for future visits!!!Service: 5/5

Just got back from another trip to the Lodge. Wonderful as usual. Fishing, food, drinks all excellent. At dinner, Jonathan made a special drink for my wife on the spot and she loved it! While I couldn't stay for the hex hatch I did manage to hit an Iso hatch last night, 6/21/23 and 3 smaller rainbows on nymphs mid afternoon on a hot sunny day, so not bad. Josh, the staff and even the guests are so helpful for the beginner or expert. Just stop in and shoot the breeze with anyone in the fly shop. Everyone freely shares their knowledge to help each other out. Will be back soon!

Amazing location. The restaurant on site is amazing. The rooms are small but lots of outdoor space and river access to spend lots of time outside. A great escape in a family friendly environment.Rooms: 5/5

The food here for breakfast, lunch or dinner will not disappoint. Best food in the area. We made dinner reservations and had one of the best meals we've had in a LONNNNGGGG time. Expect to spend a good amount of money for dinner, and the portions are on the smaller side, but you will leave feeling like you can't wait until you can come back for more!

Just stopped in to see the shop and the restaurant. Menu looks good, we picked up desserts to go. They were yummy. I'll be back to try dinner soon.Service: 5/5

Only went to restaurant, it was great! Good beer choices and full bar as well.. someone in my party really liked the margarita! Big menu where everyone can find something, and dog-friendly patio!

Was here a few times in the late 80s and met Rusty. My dad knew this was the place to go to learn what was happening on the river. We would buy some flies and head off to our cabin on the Au Sable. My dads dad John Yarbrough was known for his flys he created and sold back in the day 50s - 60s and Rusty remembered him well. So blessed to be a part of this history. Sorry to hear we lost Rusty. He knew his stuff and we appreciated him.

I had such a fantastic time. I’d never been on the Au Sable before. The nymphing class I attended was great, and the free casting lesson was excellent too. Josh and Kim were super kind and helpful. A real fly fisher’s community atmosphere in the fly shop I enjoyed standing around and listening to the chatter; learned a few things! My room was spacious and clean. River runs right outside. Highly highly recommend this spot.