It's not bad but not great for an event. So we went for Mother's Day. They had a special buffet. Pros: The prime rib was pretty good. The staff was pretty nice and we saw at least two staff working really hard. Cons: -for $48/person the buffet was mediocre -the staff just stood around mostly and joked/talked. I'm fine with this as I was a server once but when it takes 20 min to get water after requesting and you see your server standing and joking for 10 min of those 20 min it's hard to think highly of them. However, I should explain that there were two staff members that we saw that were just flying around. There were a couple more that I saw moving quickly when I saw them so they could also be really fast workers. The problem was just contrast of half the staff not being that active in service was slow. We didn't even know what to do with the buffet and payment after being seated. Overall, I don't think I probably will return at least for a while until the staff gets trained better. I get the feeling it's just that they're young. I'm just surprised as at least when I was a server. I would've been told if you have time to lean you have time to clean or to start congregating. read more

They definitely have a chef who can cook. My wife loved the Halibut dish and the Lobster Ravioli was excellent. I asked if they had a blue cheese dressing for the wedge salad, and the chef made up one special for me. Th focaccia bread was a great accompaniant to the dishes. Nice, quiet ambiance. Will be back. read more

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I was incredibly amazed when we walked into this place and there was only staff and no one else was in here The food is incredible. Wonderful atmosphere our server Danielle was new there and she did a wonderful job and she was very helpful! Our check total (2 people ) was 48$ We got wagyu steak and eggs along with French toast. The alibi was basically empty except for 2 others. Despite what the price says on Google maps it does have some very affordable options and I highly recommend anybody who's looked at it try it. The Chefs know what they're doing when it comes to the food I can say that for sure. The wagyu was cooked to perfection and I was very impressed, the French toast and scrambled eggs were perfectly light and fluffy. The have a brunch and dinner menu, if you're looking for mocktails or mimosas this is your place. They also have a lovely bar. read more

!! !! !! Great food and amazing hospitality !! !! !! !! !! !! Highly recommend !! !! !! read more

More gluten free options have been added on their new menu! Shaker martinis are so good and have two drinks in each shaker. Service is friendly! I like the booths with the vintage 90s curtains. So glad we have Alibi! read more

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We stopped in for brunch. I know they are just eggs, but wow! So light fluffy and flavorful. Crispy bacon and mimosas!!! Check it out! read more

Everything we order here is so good! Great atmosphere perfect service! Food is fresh and beautifully plated!

The food was delicious. The service was spot on ! Our first time trying this and I would definitely recommend. My husband had the shrimp and pork belly. I had the Gouda Mac and cheese and added blackened chicken. The chicken was cooked to perfection. We had the Brussel sprouts for an appetizer and crème brûlée for dessert. The food was so good I forgot to take pictures. read more

Alibi Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Bar - Gouda Mac and cheese add blacken chicken. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portage, Michigan

Made a reservation here for a birthday celebration. When we were seated, there appeared to be a leak or condensation coming from the ceiling. They were able to move us tables, but that's about all the good that came from this visit. There was my group, which consisted of 5 people and 1 other table of 2. The service was absolutely terrible. Had to ask twice for a refill on water. When I ordered a drink, it took 20 minutes for it to come out and another person of my group got a second glass of wine which took 10-15 minutes to come out. The food was expensive and the quality and flavor was not there. Everything was bland and mediocre. While this place appears to be nice, they really fall short on delivering quality service and food. While I would never recommend this place, these are the foods I do not suggest trying. - Pork belly. $17 for 3 pieces of pork belly that's just covered in sauce, no flavor, and a side of rice. - bruschetta. 4 pieces - I believe it was $12 and the bread was so hard, it just crumbled and fell apart when you bite into it. - halibut. $40 meal that is again, covered in sauce and very bland and just covers up the actual halibut, instead of enhancing it. Tasted more like I was eating chunky saucy risotto. read more

Ok--get over here for dinner ok?? The food is AMAZING!! We had the steak frites, lobster ravioli and duck confit sandwich. ALL delicious!! Drinks outstanding (a bit $$ for Portage..) but excellent service. Chef deserves a high round of applause!! Highly recommend so just go ok?? read more

First, I want to give major kudos to our server Hayleigh. She was very professional and personable. We were worried about the cook on the Steak Frites being slightly under, but decided to keep it so it didn't get overcooked, especially since they pre-slice it, it ended up being fantastic. The server informed her assistant manager, Anniken who checked on us multiple times to make sure everything was good. I am refreshed by the attention to detail. The booths are wonderfully private. The use of real candles is a rare occurrence these days and the little things count. I ordered the artichoke chicken breast which was cooked perfectly and was very tender. We both got the French onion soup which had a remarkable amount of flavor in the broth. read more

Alibi Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portage, Michigan

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Last night's dinner was very tasty. Party of 4. We had 2 small plates as appetizers pork belly with a glaze that was delightful over rice and chicken skewers with rice with a lime crema. The Grapefruit martini, with shaker was delicious. Oh and the bread had flavor hints of herbs served pre meal with our appetizers. read more

Alibi Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Bar - Scallops & Pork Belly Rice, bok choy and fried egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portage, Michigan

I came here with my friend for brunch on Sunday. I ordered the vegetable scramble and she got the apple pie French toast. The vegetable scramble was pretty good but the apple pie French toast was basically French toast with some applesauce. spooned on top of it in a clump. There was a huge party that they were serving that was very loud. That was not a big deal, but the fact that our waiter came to us a total of three times during the hour and 15 minutes that we were, there was unacceptable because he was not even serving the bigger table. sad to say we will not be back. read more

Super friendly staff, drinks amazing, food amazing. Will be back. Owner was very attentive and welcoming.

Had an absolutely amazing dinner tonight!! Lobster ravioli, chicken skewers and yellow tuna was so divine!! Love when a kitchen can cook so well!! Hats off the is new restaurant the food, service and atmosphere are magnificent!! read more

Alibi Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portage, Michigan

Amazing happy hour! This drink was called "ocean horizon" and Taylor was the sweetest bartender!

Service was great, and the drinks were good! Unfortunately the food was not! It was a new stop for a group of 6 of us for my wife's Birthday and we will not be going back! read more

I love this restaurant! food is on point and so is the service!! Can't say enough great things about this place!

Just had our baby shower here and couldn't recommend it enough! Quality experience with the food and staff! Would do other events here for sure! read more

The service was great, everyone was very friendly John took great care of me, the drinks, the food. I had the Peruvian chicken skewer. Definitely worth a try. This was my first time, will be back when I'm in the area read more

We were here on a slow night. The food was good, no issues there. The server got an order totally wrong but we didn't send it back due to timing...didn't want to wait for the correct order. They were out of two or three (maybe more?) beers on their menu. read more

We were so disappointed with the Easter brunch. It was beyond overpriced for all over cooked meats. There were no hot dishes that were not overdone. The charcuterie board sat empty and a mess the entire time we were there. Unfortunately, all 5 of us left hungry and annoyed we wasted $50 a person. read more

Service is very slow and it is not even busy. We ordered our food and half of it came out and they said "miscommunication". They took are order and only made the appetizers. Do NOT recommend. Come here if you wanna waste your time. read more

Stopped in for breakfast and had the French toast. Food was great! Server was great! And the ambiance was chill!

This was my first time getting food from this restaurant. I got the Shrimp Linguine ($25) and Pistachio Chocolate Torte ($12) to go. I expected much higher quality for the price point, but I was greatly disappointed. The shrimp linguine reminded me of cafeteria food or fast food pasta. The chocolate torte was good, but not $12 good. I've had disappointing dishes in the past and usually shrug it off and move on with my life, but for some reason this specific experience bothered me. To the point that I downloaded Yelp just so I can leave this review (my first review). read more

We found the Alibi by accident! The food, atmosphere, and service were outstanding!! Meatballs with peanut ginger sauce, and Lobster Ravioli read more

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Had dinner for the first time Ordered the salmon ,another person in our party ordered the wagyu steak frites! Food was average ,price $$$ to much for what you got!!! Probably will be a one and done restaurant For me (disappointed ) read more

We got to try the award winning chili and it was amazing ( as was everything else we had from the menu). :) read more

Alibi Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Bar - New chili recipe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portage, Michigan

Wow! Just had brunch and it was amazing! Had the polenta cake caprese and vegetable scramble with a side of bacon. All was amazing. Can't wait to go back. Service was also terrific and the smoked negroni was awesome! read more

Excellent restaurant! They do everything well there and we've never been disappointed. The staff are friendly & professional.

We went for prom as a group of 4, the food was delicious and the staff were so nice and helpful. The atmosphere was amazing it was not too loud and not silent either, the perfect place for conversation, it's a place for something casual or formal!! read more

I would definitely recommend checking out the Alibi! The lobster ravioli was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Our waitress Amberlee was very attentive and helpful and suggested great menu items for us. read more

I really enjoyed this place. Had lunch here first time. High quality food. Interesting menu. Great drinks. Friendly service. I recommend.

I just spent $300 here and it was not worth it. To start off the service is slow like 4 hours long. The bread had came out cold. I also got the chicken artichoke entree and it tasted like it came straight from the microwave. read more

Fantastic place love what they're doing with it.Excellent food good people fun atmosphere & Well trained staff!

My Husband and I went in just before 4 after being seated and handed menus and ordering our drinks we were told we could only order off the bar menu which was very limited so we asked for a bill to pay because we wanted actual food and it took awhile to get our change back from the $20 we handed the waiter who was just going to assume that we would give a $14 tip for 2 drinks until we asked for our change. read more

I have been here several times and enjoyed the service and food every time! Restaurant has white table clothes and a cozy atmosphere. Food presentation was amazing along with the delicious cocktails!!! Definitely a new favorite spot in Portage for myself, my wife, and the rest of my family! read more

The Steak Salad I ordered as a Main Course arrived with our appetizer. We waited at least 20-30 minutes for my husband's burger to arrive, which was 10-15 minutes after I finished my salad. The fries served with my husband's burger were soggy, indicating the oil they were cooked in was not hot enough. The food itself was pretty good, but they have their work to do on timing. read more

Fantastic food the chicken I had wad to die for. Same goes for my companions. They all raved about it.

Hubby and I had a wonderful evening celebrating my birthday. He had lobster pasta dish and I had the artichoke chicken dish. Both were delicious. Wine was excellent and we are somewhat wine snobs. They allowed us to taste before deciding on a wine and we each found one we loved. John was our server and he was attentive and informative. Things that would make it a better experience/environment: larger booths (booths are so tiny!); put some artwork on the walls to class it up and warm it up (very sterile environment); do some soundproofing (somewhat noisy and hubby was much more sensitive to noise than I was). We will definitely return because we want to try breakfast and lunch and are counting on delicious food again. read more