The Raft

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  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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  Posted on 09.16.13 Frank P.

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  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.

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  Posted on 07.02.13 David W.

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  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.

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  Posted on 04.03.13 Stacy B.

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

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  Posted on 02.15.13 Greg S.

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

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  Posted on 01.25.13 Jewells N.

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  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.

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  Posted on 04.04.11 drew k.

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  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!

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  Posted on 02.02.11 Nakita S.

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