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Lumberjack Tavern


Lumberjack Tavern
Big Bay, MI
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“Marquette, Michigan remembers "Anatomy of a Murder"” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Big Bay
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Traveler Description: The scene of a 1951 murder, resulting in a book and movie about the event.
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Attraction type: Bar/club

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“Bait Pile, Breadsticks, Friendly People”
5 of 5 stars
jblwright
Tennessee
Jun 17, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

While staying at the Big Bay Point Lighthouse B&B, we ate at the Lumberjack Tavern. Although not regular visitors at roadhouses, we had to experience this one because of the movie "Anatomy of a Murder" which was filmed in this tiny village in the late 1950s. The murder on which the book and movie were based took place in this... more

“Great Fish”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Marquette Michigan
Aug 12, 2004
1/1 found this review helpful

My grandkids and myself love to stop here for the meals, simply great. We recommend the fish to anyone who wants a great meal at a "real deal" price. more

“Vivian! Three Bud Lites”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Green Bay, WI
Jan 7, 2003
1/1 found this review helpful

The Lumber Jack, a great place to stop after your ride for a great meal and good friendly people! Vivian the bartender is one of the best!!! Their food is excellent. Highly recommend making the Lumber Jack a regular stop on your visit to Big Bay. Gregg more

“great food”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Feb 19, 2002
1/1 found this review helpful

stopped at the lumberjack while sledding on saturday 2/16/02 and had a great time. we had the prime rib special $12.95 for 16 oz with soup,salad, baked potato and bread. it was excellent. a must stop for all sledders more

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