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127 Ames St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Phone: (231) 498-2800

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Neighborhood: Elk Rapids

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  4.4 stars - Based on 12 votes

#9 out of 20 restaurants in Elk Rapids

#1 of 2 Bar in Elk Rapids

5 star				8 votes	67%
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04/12/2024 - MenuPix User

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06/01/2021 - MenuPix User
Like all reviews before me, I enjoy Ethanology's craft cocktails. The drinks are good. The male owner not so much. He does not deserve or appreciate your business.

I have been patronizing this bar since its inception. Back then, the owner was actually happy to see patrons and was warm and welcoming. My wife and I, along with several of our friends have been visiting almost weekly in the summer with the occasional off-season drop-ins.

We were at the bar this weekend. Went with another couple who are also regulars, and several associates we are friends with. The large group waded through the current construction and ordered our drinks. I did not wait in line with my wife. We got our drinks and they were good as usual.

My friend was behind in line and he bought for he and his wife as well as another couple and their adult children. Seems the other couple left wallets on the boat. My friend left a tip which must have been deemed inadequate and the owner shook him down for a bigger tip. While I cannot speak to the size of tip, I found this distasteful. Tips are personal and not automatic.

Fast forward, I got in line to buy another round for my wife and I. The bar keep knows me and we had a pleasant conversation. Toward the end of our transaction, the male owner (his wife is an absolute sweetheart -she is not the problem with ego run amok) came over and unloaded on me to tell my friend to "tip adequately". And further, he essentially ordered me to tell him that if he does not tip adequately "he is not welcome here."

To the male owner of Ethanology, I say through this review... loyal customer relationships are precious and should be valued. You have lost this one and anyone I have influence with. I supported your establishment early on when you were struggling. Your pompous ranting at me and lack of simple respect for me spending money at your bar has cost you my families 15 or so visits per year and the patronage of all our summer visitors who we have consistently paraded through your overpriced bar. Further, if you are so worried about the economic standing of your staff that you feel compelled to yell at people you deem as undertipping (again, it is not automatic) and worse; yelling at their friends who were loyal customers, to have them join your beratement, there is a simpler answer. Just pay them a living wage. Don't yell at me about tips (by the way my wife and I have always been very generous) when you are the problem with your meager wages. I am disgusted with your behavior and will not be back.