BUOYS By The Bay

09/07/2026

Fall Hours start tomorrow.
Today 11:30am - 8pm for food & cocktails. Bar closes at 10pm.

09/04/2026

Let’s start our last Summer Holiday off right! Great weather all weekend, come enjoy those last few days on the open air deck overlooking Mackinac Island at BUOYS By The Bay

Don’t forget to sign up for our first Comedy Show of the Season. Tickets available online or at the door.

09/03/2026

They’ve been on sick call for a few shows but they’re back tonight! Catch the Rainmakers from 5-8 on a beautiful night, outside at BUOYS By The Bay.

09/01/2026

LIVE MUSIC NOW
ON THE DECK AT BUOYS By The Bay
5-8!!

08/26/2026

September 11th, we have another amazing comedy show lined up. Tickets are only available online so check out Next Stop Comedy for tickets.
Doors open at 5:45
Show starts at 8pm
Food and Beverage available throughout the show.

Live comedy at Buoys By The Bay on Friday, September 11, 2026

08/26/2026

Last night was Zhou Meijuan’s last shift before she heads home to China. She was a great seasonal addition for the front of the restaurant. Always happy, always working and always stealing our fries and skittles! We’ll miss her but wish her best of luck in year 3 of Medical School.

08/25/2026

With our College Kids heading back to school, we’re opening at 3pm all this week. No lunch hours during this adjustment period. Don’t forget, everyone’s classic favorite Gary Hatch on the deck tonight from 5-8. His days are winding down for the season, come out and listen to some amazing live music.

08/24/2026

NEW HATS!! Should be here around first week of September. Very limited run.

08/23/2026

Addison Cullen is off to NMU this year after transferring from Bay College. She will be in and out on the weekends helping us get through the season. Don’t be fooled if you see her twin sister who doesn’t start year #2 until after Labor Day! We’ll miss her father’s attitude and her willingness to make things happen around here.

08/22/2026

Todd says we have a “leg up” on the competition in the UP! We don’t disagree!