The Raft

Wonderful burgers great prices friendly staff. Been here since 1967 and before. Fun place huge menu. Boat docking and outside seating. We’ll be back.

My mom and i dropped in after driving around looking for a place to have dinner. We both had the fish and chips and were very impressed. My mom never seems to finish her dinner lately, due to her ulcer. But niether one of us had any left overs. While enjoying our meal we were also trying to figure out the unique flavor. There was somethung slightly dif with both the fish and the tarter sauce. A good different. we wont be jst driving by the raft like we have so many other times before. We have a feeling we wull be making this one of our favorite places.

I’ve never been so disappointed in a place «known» for its burgers in my life. They had only one size (6oz) but it looked smaller than a quarter pounder and the bun was huge. It had no taste until I doctored it up a lot. No, I won’t be back. Even White Castle is better!

Ten Years ago, the food was fair and the service, mediocre… Today, the service is somewhat improved, BUT, the food is TERRIBLE!!!

My first time here. I got the raft mini burger and my boyfriend got the Jacobs’s Super Raft Burger. Amazing is the best word to use for the quality of their food. Will definitely make this a must stop whenever we are visiting Algonac

Been going here since a teenager in the late 70’s. Possibly the best burger I have had anywhere. Consistently fresh, handmade (no frozen patties here) soft bun and more than your monies worth. Cozy, casual rustic «up north» vibe. It’s a neighborhood tradition that has stood the test of time. Order the raft burger and fries, deep fried mushrooms or onion rings for a «treat» side. Won’t be dissapointed. Go early this place fills up quick. Outdoor dining in the summer.

Another once a year stop for me. like going back in time. The outdoor area is awsome. Picnic tables, order from the screened in door area. Lots of summer drive in food. Settled for a fish sandwich and a coney dog with onion rings, to split. Great location right on the water. Hope to keep coming here every summer.

Mediocre food, horrible service. The «famous Raft Burger» is begins its life as a frozen, preformed patty. It’s 6oz., and smaller than the bun (pet peeve of mine). I ordered fried mushrooms with a patty melt. Neither were good. The girl I was with ordered a burger and fries. Both were nothing more than «ok.» My pattymelt was small, much smaller than the bun, it was over cooked, and the mushrooms were frozen and popped in the deep fryer. Fries were bland and tasteless, burger wasn’t much better.
The service is flat out awful. They act like they’re doing you a favor taking your order, and they don’t want to be there, Alice’s diner style, without the bad sarcasm and comedic value. They take forever to take notice of you, take your order, and bring your food. The bill did come on time, but it seemed more like it was because they wanted us to leave. Not very welcoming, not very friendly, and not worth coming to.
On top of all of this, they serve your food on cardboard containers that blow all over the place when you’re trying to eat your food. It’s an outdoor establishment, you’d think they would put up something to block the wind or serve you in heavier plastic baskets/​plastic plates that wouldn’t blow away.
The bottom line, if you’re hungry, this is the next place on the right, AND you have a spare hour to kill, sure, stop in… At least it has a good view. That said, it’s not worth making a left hand turn for. Keep driving.

Stopped in the other night… Saturday, September 14, 2013. I have been to this place for a quick lunch and thought we would try an evening with 3 adults and 3 teens. I will agree the aft burgers are very good but I was very dissatisfied with the way you are billed for your meal.
If you ordered a burger that is listed at $ 4.89, a fish and chips order that was 9.99 a beer and a coke… what would be your guess at that bill… how about $ 36.00!!! What if I told you the Bill comes to you without a breakdown? What if I told you there was no price for soft drinks on the menu and that any time you had a refill that you were charged a «non posted» price?
I would not have been surprised to go into an establishment on the water and see a cheeseburger and a order of fries with a drink to be $ 12…but the deceptive practices are not appreciated in my circle of friends! The place had ONLY a few people there on a Saturday night and I know why! I won’t be back!!!
We ask the waitress to explain how the bill for 2 meals cost $ 36 and she just stated that the burger was $ 3.89 (LESS THAN WE READ IN THE MENU!!) the onion rings is a side order (Does not tell us how much) and an order of Fish and chips, you got a beer and the kid had a drink plus you pay for the refill (never said that before)… The other parties that were with us did not get beer and there bills for two burgers and a soft drink were $ 24.
My group said they didn’t mind the total price for their meals if it was listed that way in the menu… BUT two burgers at $ 4.89, fries and a coke should have never been $ 24.00!
THIS RAFT HAS SUNK!!! Hopefully who ever is managing this place, gets educated with the current restaurant billing procedures and attempt some «best practices»! List your food without deception and you will retain good customers… Be deceptive and not GIVE A DETAILED BILL an you have seen me for the last time!
The burger was delicious but I still left with a bad taste in my mouth!!!

The Raft burgers are worthy of the best in the nation, Thelma’s chili is world famous.
Every time I arrive in Detroit I make a stop, or two. everything served is fresh and of the highest quality. I have had everything on the Menu.
I love this place and so does my friends and family.
George Zimmerman will be visiting here.

I’ve lived in Algonac for a large portion of my life but never ate at the raft. Both my husband and I got the Bacon cheeseburgers deluxe style when we were there. All I can say is, «Simply Delicious.» Everyone seems to know everyone and it’s has a casual, friendly atmosphere. I get the impression that it’s more a restaurant then a bar. The whole place only seats 58 people so it’s not large by any means. The only downside to eating here is that the menu is very limited to burgers and fried appetizers, and could border on the more expensive side for a burger, but I personally thought it was worth it.

Great burgers, the best in the area imho. Wednesdays and Fridays have the best Perch dinners around for 11.95.vr

went in on a very cold winter day — was great place — nice local pub /​restaurant. good food and friendly staff.

Ever since i was knee high to a grasshopper, my family would come to the raft. The burgers are awesome and not to be passed up. This is the kind of place you can make as a stop on a sunday drive through St. Johns marsh. I suggest taking a roll down Anchor Bay Drive and trying to find Deckers Landing while you are at it. Anchor Bay in the summertime is a great place to stare deep into the sunset over a couple soda pops. Not much to look at inside, but charming none the less. The service is always super nice and treats you like a regular. Anytime i step foot in this place, I get taken back to being ten years old and shooting straw wrappers at my brother.

The Raft is a small nautical themed restaurant. I’ve been going here for years and their burgers rock! This place gets busy for lunch on a great afternoon, and the waitstaff is always friendly. You can sit outside if you’d like, but it’s not much of a outdoor patio. Overall, take the trip, it’s worth it!