Court Yard Ristorante & Olde Roost Lounge

Reviews

• Michael H.

  star star star star star 10 November 2026

  Went in for dinner recently.  This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend.  The place has a warm, inviting atmosphere.  I sat at the bar and the bartender could not have been more helpful and friendly.  She seemed to know everyone by name who was sitting there.
  
  I had the veal chops and risotto.  The veal was cooked perfectly, moist and juicy.  The flavor was delightful.  The risotto was creamy and perfectly al dente with just the right amount of parm.  The real hit, however, was the garlic bread.  They make the bread in-house and it was amazing!  
  
  I can't wait to go back.

• Amber P.

  star star star star star_border 5 November 2026

  On the fancier and pricier side of dining in Alpena, this Olde Rooste Lounge was worth the half hour wait.
  
  From the outside it almost looks like a castle and the inside takes you back in time to a medieval tavern. Plenty of seating options, enjoy appetizers and drinks at the bar, high top tables by the entry way or regular tables in the Italian vila scene in the back. All staff are warm and inviting, they are super helpful to get you seated, friendly, and will do just about anything to make sure your order is right.
  
  Their drink menu is a little more diverse than your average bar, plenty of up north brews, Michigan bar favorites and a finer side of wine tasting. Moscow mule actually comes in a brass cup and it was my favorite drink we tried. I ended up getting the pomegranate martini, it's more appropriate for a girls first drink on her 21st. It was too sweet, dainty with no need for a sugar rim, and not how I ever pictured a martini. If you like sweet and are feelin something tropical, make sure you try the tequila sunrise. It's huge!
  
  Each table gets about seven pieces of fresh made garlic bread and it's fantastic. It's much different than your Meijer Texas toast, it's authentic and has a true garlic kick to it. Get their ranch....it's thick and creamy and full of the real deal ranch flavor. In addition to the garlic bread you get to start with soup or salad. Pick from a house or Caesar salad or even substitute with another of their salads for an upgraded price. Their minestrone soup is alright. Has a lot to offer in the soup but lacked that wow factor.
  
  Our group tried a little bit of everything, we got pasta, chicken Parmesan, nachos and prime rib! The pasta dishes were huge and came with plenty of sauce. Their marinara sauces are on the sweeter side and come with puréed tomato scattered throughout. Their chicken portions are big! And thoroughly cooked. The prime rib is huge! Easy to chew, tender to cut, and spiced with the right amount of flavor. Comes with plenty of fat that is greasy and apparently delicious according to my find...it wasn't for me.
  
  My only complaint was all the menu items are on the pricier side and the nachos. Yes, it was my mistake ordering nachos at a place like this. Would not recommend it. The chips came separate and it was more like a cheese overload dip. Pick chicken or beef, it comes on a large flat plate and salsa on the side. Refried beans on the bottom, with a layer of cheese, jalapeños, small pieces of chicken that makes you question if it's actually their or not, with a layer of nacho like cheese and baked cheese on top. It was edible, but if I could go back and order something different, I sure would.  
  
  Overall it was a good experience! We are very happy with the service and glad we came.

• Jefe H.

  star star star star star_border 24 October 2026

  Really enjoyed my meal and the great atmosphere at the Courtyard. Had a nice view of the lake and park. Relaxed and helpful staff. Manager or owner checked in on us multiple times. Staff took care of us real well.
  I enjoyed the prime rib dinner. They have some great fish and seafood dinners on the menu that were enjoyed by my friends. Also do up some real nice Italian food. It's on the pricier side but worth it.
  They have a full bar and plenty of craft beers to chose from. There is a lot to enjoy so you won't want to miss this place.

• Terri C.

  star star star star star_border 21 October 2026

  This was our first time and it will not be our last. The place looks rough from the outside and even when you first walk in, but the food is so good, they have some different things like the stuffed chicken I ordered with gorgonzola cheese, broccoli and proustioe stuffed inside with truffle oil rosette
  The garlic bread is great also

• Sunny L.

  star star star star star 18 October 2026

  I don't know why they are in this small town. They are too good for it! This restaurant needs to see a big city because it has lots of potential.