It's been a few months since I've been able to step into American Harvest and I'm so happy to have been able to return with a great menu, per usual. I went with the market salad and the grilled salmon. Service is always a top highlight when coming to this location and it leaves you with a big smile on your face. They make their food with love and care and the hospitality presented at every visit whether your first time or a regular is astounding. The salmon was crispy and paired perfectly with the potatoes and asparagus. Lots of flavors to decipher but a great combination. I topped off the night with the crème brûlée trio and was not disappointed. Each one had a different texture and flavor, the perfect cherry on top. Gotta give a shoutout to Anthony, who was my server and treated me with so much kindness and respect. I look forward to returning soon! read more

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The prices are now ridiculous: $20 for meatloaf $9 for a bowl of soup AH has jumped the shark. read more

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Great experience! Our first time eating there and everything was delicious. Every job is handled by someone in the Culinary department. Very nice restaurant and setup. Felt like having a fancy lunch. read more

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I attended the Halloween 2024 lunch and chose the Duck Pate ($14) for my 1st course and the Striped Bass ($23) for my 2nd course. The Duck Pate was WONDERFUL with the Apple Butter or Mustard on one of the FRESH BAKED breads or rolls. The Striped Bass was lightly flavored, FLAKY and MOUTHWATERING. I finished this MOST EXCELLENT repast with a slice of Apple Pie ($7) with Sea Salt Caramel and French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream on top. An absolutely DELIGHTFUL finish to an OUTSTANDING meal. Service was IMPECCABLE. Ambiance was classy casual. I SHALL RETURN! read more

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I have been toying a couple of the buffet dinners and lunch several times last semester and this semester. The cost is higher but it's supporting the school. I prefer the lunch service way more than the buffets. I find the lunch service food quality and taste better. The bread and desserts are always top notch. Entrees are hit and miss. read more

Well we finally got to eat in Heaven without showing my sin card. This Schoolcraft Culinary arts lunch experience was a taste of heaven. Under the management of Sandy and under the guidance of at least 5 licensed Chefs how can you go wrong? Our waitress Tanya was in training but her service was exceptional. As we sat at the table we both enjoyed the General Tso Chicken with steamed rice. Snap peas and carmelized carrots. I had the the special Guatamalan brewed coffee along with my Carrot torte cake. My wife had the fresh fruit tarts. The students did a exceptional job cooking up a menu that has several menu entrees and changes everyday. We feasted on homemade bread and butter and the fresh Caesar salad was delicious. Get your reservations in ASAP. They are only open for lunch for now with restricted capacity due to Covid. Located on Haggerty Rd at the Vista Tech center. It sits on schoolcraft college Campus. read more

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My family was given a nice, private table to celebrate my mom's 90th birthday. We visited the restaurant on the evening of an international buffet-European Mediterranean. The food was plentiful and delicious. The trays were kept filled, so no one felt that they were eating "the end of the buffet". Certain foods were labeled as gluten free which was helpful for me. Our waitress delivered a piece of cheesecake from the dessert selections to present as a birthday dessert for my mom. The food and staff were excellent and we will return for another international buffet. read more

Just updating here that it's still consistently great. If you want to go, I suggest getting reservations early...*very* early. Like "weeks in advance" early, early. That's what I've already done for January of next year. I'm going to add more pictures to make your mouth water. read more

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service is flawless. the two choices of butter, one of them an interesting flavor is always good. the bread is tasty and very well made. can't get enough of the soup. this time beef barley. Margaret is always around to make sure things are running smoothly and that service is timely. she chats with everyone and certainly personalizes the service. the students are nice and professional. I love their entree suggestions. they never steer me in the wrong direction. reservations can be hard to get and when I get one I feel like I won the lottery. this place never disappoints. parking is easy, the ever changing menu can make the choices difficult. portions are just the right amount. desserts are wonderfu, beauti plates and always delicious. save room. there are no disappointments. read more

A student-staffed restaurant within the Schoolcraft College campus, American Harvest offers lunch and dinner options during the academic year. School has just reconvened and second-year students and their instructors were already hard at work in the front and back of the restaurant. Currently, American Harvest offers rotating, internationally-themed buffet dinners. Recently, the tastes of Europe and the Mediterranean were featured. The menu that evening consisted of: Starters: - Asparagus salad - Polenta - Deviled eggs - Duck terrine - outstanding - Paella Entrées: - House-stuffed sausage with sauerkraut - the sausage was delicious, I could have made an entire meal of this dish alone - Stuffed cabbage - Pork loin and red cabbage with apple sauce and potatoes au gratin - Moussaka - Incredibly good, seasoned well - Coq au vin - full of flavor - Cassoulet - stand-out dish - Spaetzle Dessert: - Crème brûlée - probably the best I had this year with a thin crackling crust - Lemon macaron with a delicate lemon and raspberry filling - better than anything you will find in most bakeries here, exquisite - Several chocolate options - Petit fours - éclair and cream puff - Bread pudding - served warm with a caramel bourbon sauce - also quite a treat Above represents the majority of items offered. There was an impressive variety of well-prepared items but some of them just did not make it to the table. Dinner is $27 per person which is a bargain given the quality of the food and the level of service. Wine is available with the meal. Lunch is a la carte. If you do go for lunch, be sure to order the Marjolaine for dessert - incredible! Last year, the Latin-themed buffet was the most popular which will be featured a few times this fall so be sure to make a point of visiting. read more

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Located on the campus of Schoolcraft College inside the VistaTech Center, the American Harvest Brewpub is run by Schoolcraft students! Very good selection of 10 beers brewed on-site. You can buy on draft or in bottles. Open to the general public on Saturday's from 5pm-9pm. read more

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It's always fun to see what's cookin' in the kitchen and the American Harvest at Schoolcraft's College of Culinary Arts is no exception. Although American Harvest may conjure up images of traditional Americana, the menu that we saw was anything but. It was a mix of culinary cultures, perhaps a reflection of its students' interests. Along with each menu item, was the name of the Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts student who was responsible for each dish. The dining room had a cafeteria-ish vibe to it but we liked the prettily decorated cakes and mini chocolate sculptures that decorated the sides of the room. The room was fairly empty on a weeknight but nevertheless service was spotty. There were some hits and some misses on the menu. We liked the presentation of our Trio of Dumplings appetizer. I tried the Asian Wonton style dumpling and the Chicken Empanada type dumpling and they were good but the latter was a bit doughy. I also tried the soup that day, a Mediterranean Couscous & Veggie soup which was rather bland and heavy on the couscous. My friends tried the 3 and 4 course prix-fixe menus. There was a fish and cream cheese course that was universally disliked. The Salad and Oxtail & Mashed Potatoes courses got a thumbs up. Everyone seemed to like their main dishes. I had a nicely cooked Salmon that came with Green Beans & Rice and a Citrus-y Sauce. The Chocolate Souffle was more cakey and doughy than light and souffle-y but of course we chocolate hounds ate it up. Actually our favorite "dish" was the Lemon Basil Sorbet. It was meant to be a palate cleanser but really it could be featured as a unique and refreshing dessert on its own! I would buy that stuff by the pint. Check it out if you're in the neighborhood! read more

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Would give this a 4.5 if it were possible. My review is based on the dinner buffet. First off, if you want to go, you need to make a reservations weeks or months in advanced! Now the price of $27 isn't cheap but it's not that expensive either given that it's a buffet of high quality food. Plus the more you eat the less it costs per piece of food, right? ;) The desserts are absolutely gorgeous and to me are the highlight. The other food is hit or miss for me but most of it was very good. There were 6 main entrees that all came with meat/seafood (lamb, pork loin, salmon, chicken, etc) and each was paired with 2 sides. I don't eat that much meat so I wish they had one main vegetarian option like pasta or something but nevertheless the sides were all very good for the most part (lentils, rice, mashed potatoes, root veggies, plantains, fried potatoes). They also had 2 soups and an assortment of salads (not like lettuce salad but like cold veggies, cheese, fruit type salad). They were very pretty as well! Also every table gets a basket of assorted bread which was delicious but when is bread not? Oh and the ambience was nice for being a school! It was much nicer than I imagined. Now for the complaints. Keep in mind it's student run so I'm not going to dock them too hard and I'm writing this in hopes someone will see it so they can improve. First off, when we were seated they said someone will come take your drink orders and bring bread and then you can go serve yourself. We didn't time it, but at some point, it felt like they forgot about it. It may have been as much as 10-15 minutes we were waiting. When it was clear they weren't coming, we just got up and started eating. Second, the waiter was not giving us enough space. He kept coming by and taking our dishes away so we felt rushed. At one point he proceeded to take away my water cup when I was still eating?! At first I thought he was refilling it but he was taking it away. Then he dropped the bills off and said "absolutely no rush." But then he kept coming by and feeling the receipt to see if a credit card was underneath so we did feel rushed! It was the end of the night too so it wasn't like someone was waiting for our table and there were still 4 other groups of people there. read more

American Harvest - Brewpubs Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

This is the most difficult restaurant to comment about because of the changing menu and style of eating. One week you can be offered Asian the next European or American. To make sure I conveyed the school's message I will pass along a segment from the email I get on a regular basis. "Dinner seatings begin at 5:30p.m. Tuesday through Friday; reservations are strongly recommended. Discerning palates can savor upscale, yet affordable a la carte International and American cuisine favorites Tuesday through Thursday evenings. Enjoy an extravagant buffet on Friday evening." The desserts are a work of art and worth the time to try as many as you can afford! Most are hits and some are misses but taste dependent. All dinners are skillfully prepared and professionally monitored in a kitchen that truly looks like nothing you've ever seen. Each kitchen area is dedicated to a specific type or process of cooking but the whole place is gleaming stainless steel, truly unique. The dining area is filled with beautiful tables and chairs with meticulously placed silver and glassware. Also you have to remember it is a school and they get the summers and "breaks " like everyone else. read more

I have been to this part of Schoolcraft school for business functions. I knew they had a culinary education offering. You can see them teaching class along a glass wall. This was the first time we went to a formal dining. They have pot luck buffets - featuring a style, meat or ethnic group. Or they have specific plan meals. We end up on a buffet night, it was more of a desert final - lots of excellent chocolate deserts. There were a number of entries and salads, a good selection, but the deserts were outstanding - far to many to pick just a few, so we tried most of them. It is a teaching school and the students learn to cook and serve and mange the customers. Some dishes can be hit or miss, and a buffet can be tricky depending on the demand. I would suggest to go as a group and try to engage the students as much a possible. Its a worthwhile evening, and try something new, its an opportunity to try it in a controlled environment. read more

I have been to American Harvest a number of times over the years but this is my first review of the place. I have to start by saying that I have only gone for lunch. If you check their website, you will see that lunch and dinner are two different things. The other reviews I have read on Yelp pretty obviously deal with the dinner. So this is a review of their lunch. First, you should check it out. American Harvest is the restaurant for the Culinary Arts program at Schoolcraft Community College. Its primary purpose is to train students in the culinary arts (duh!). So your waiter or waitress is being trained in their job. They are actually paying for the privilege of waiting on you. So, be gracious. Lecture over! First, the desserts. They are fantastic! You have to walk past them to get to your table and everyone seems to walk very slowly. We had the cherries jubilee Friday and loved it. I asked if they were going to serve them this week and my waiter said probably not. It will be something else. The items are always changing but every time I've been there has been numerous chocolate desserts. My wife really likes them. This time I had the Sea Bass and my son had the London Chop House Blue Cheese Cheeseburger. My family always orders different items so we can share. Both of these were hits but we both loved the London Chop House Cheeseburger. I know that's not what it was called on the menu, but that's how I remember it. This is a good place to come with a small (four) group and have a leisurely lunch. There always seems to be at least one vegetarian main item -- this time it was a full sized Greek Salad -- a fish item, a steak item, etc. Friday there were 5 or 6 main items including an interesting looking pizza. Delicious food. Good value. Constantly changing menu. Students happy to be there. What's not to like? I should add, this is my favorite lunch place. Too bad it's closed when school's out. read more

Good service but food took a long time. Good prices for the food. But not really my preference. read more

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Absolutely love this restaurant that is staffed by the culinary students of Schoolcraft Community College. They are more than willing to explain their dishes and are very helpful. The food is outstanding and the dinner buffet is all you can eat which can lead to overindulgence. I try to go several times a year but difficult to get a reservation because they only allow very few customers at a time. This is a learning environment for the students and the customers benefit from the high quality food at a reasonable price. read more

Very nice to visit. We went to their dinner buffet. It was Asian flavor day. The price was a bit high. The reservation was little hard to get yet the restaurant was not full. Maybe they were adjusting based on preparation. The dessert bar was excellent. Most of entrees were good and was in original flavor. Some were fusion flavor. read more

American Harvest - Brewpubs Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

My wife and I had reservations for the Schoolcraft College American Harvest Restaurant International culinary practical exam (that's a mouthful in itself!). You can book them on OpenTable. Food was generally good, plating was great especially for the desserts, and it was very quiet that evening in terms of traffic. Not everything was good but it was worth trying various dishes (it was a buffet). read more

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Wholesome good quality food. This kind of fresh vegetables in the middle of winter in Michigan is only available in very small portions () in very high priced best restaurants. Here they are beautifully cooked and of available in unlimited portions. There were 10 different kinds of salads to 5 different vegetable side dishes for each of their entrees. The different kinds of good quality meat and seafood entrees were also very well prepared. Review will be incomplete without mention of again ten ( literally) different kind of desserts which tasted as as good as they promised by their amazing appearance. For $27/adult and $13 /child this is the best deal around which every foodie should get a chance to visit read more

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Too focused on desserts! We've had a chance to try a couple dinner buffets. They are themed, such as Asian, Latin, and European. While the food has been good, the selections are mostly meat dishes and desserts. If you are a carnivore with a sweet tooth, this is your dream! While the desserts are beautiful, it seems like they are half of the buffet. Also, the atmosphere is more condusive for lunch- bright, open, airy, loud, and somewhat cold- that's why I prefer the lunch. My husband loves the dinner selections. I pretty much stick with soups and salads. They always have a fish selection. Salmon seems to be common. The bread is amazing, and they have wine and beer available at dinner only. The students are always very sweet, though inexperienced as expected. They are in training after all. You will need to make your reservation early. Although the dining room is huge, I think they limit the diners to a small number. It took us several visits to figure out that the servers don't get to keep any tips- we finally realized it when the aggressive maitre'd/ manager hovered around our table at the end of our lunch to grab that $10 tip! Any money left becomes a donation for the school- a worthy cause, but they need to be more upfront about it. I do recommend- especially if you have a sweet tooth! Dress a little warmer than you usually would for dinner and bring a big appetite. Bon Appetit! read more

I really can't speak highly enough of the amazing work that the students of Schoolcraft College put on every Thursday and Friday night for the dinner buffet service. While it's a somewhat pricey $27/person and you may have to reserve up to 2 months in advance (either by phone or on OpenTable), the food and service is really worth it. The gf and I went on an Asian cuisine night with moderate expectations given that we both pretty picky about Asian food, and we were both blown away by both the flavors and the presentation of the dishes. We had everything from KBBQ ribs, soy glazed salmon, curry eggplant, pork gyoza, cucumber salad, sushi, and ahi tuna to fried and fresh spring rolls. We went back repeatedly to try over 20+ dishes and repeatedly remarked on how good most of the dishes tasted. There were some not so good dishes, but given that the chefs were culinary students I didn't mind at all. The entrees were also accompanied by about 10 different choices of desserts, most of which were really rich and delicious (but the portions were a little large). Also, the atmosphere of the restaurant is classy and quiet, which is perfect for a date night. I eagerly look forward to trying another type of cuisine soon! read more

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This is a tough place to review. Torn between 3&4 stars. It is a fun experience and some of the dishes are really delicious and top notch. We went for the Latin American buffet dinner and there were some definite hits as well as a few misses. The service was overall pretty decent but again a few misses with that as well. The appetizers were particularly good but the entrees were a bit lackluster with just a few too many predominately rice dishes. Desserts were tasty. At $27 per person it isn't cheap but you could argue given the quality it is worth it. However with the few misses, makes the value not quite there. That being said, we'd go back and try a different night since it definitely has (and occasionally reaches) it's potential. read more

This is my third trip to American Harvest, and like the other two, the food was fantastic. For a restaurant that is really a classroom they provide a professional level food experience. Not only are the dishes excellent in their flavor, but the presentation is truly exceptional. The only reason I don't give them 5 stars is that they tend to drop the ball when it comes to service. In all three cases we had to wait an unusually long time before our server approached us with water and bread. Also, although VERY attentive to replenishing the food, the last time I was there the soup bowls/spoons ran out and it took them a long time before they replaced them. I realize this is a teaching environment but you get the distinct impression that the service side of the profession is not stressed enough. A problem easily corrected, and I certainly hope they will because I plan on returning. read more

I have had several group functions here. It has also been served buffet style with various themes. It's always been pretty good. It is a teaching kitchen, so they like to try things out of the norm. My favorite was the German themed night with varying sausages. read more

The beer was good at 6pm and to it you could order some bar snacks as Pretzels and Pizza slices. Unfortunate the Charcuterie board was out.

Not bad! Please keep in mind, that this is a STUDENT operation, and therefore you should dine with that in mind. As another reviewer wrote, these people are essentially paying for the opportunity to serve you. Ate durIng lunch service, which was very busy. Waitstaff was attentive and overall were very good, especially considering how busy they were. Butternut soup with apple 'honey' was yummy. Dining partner's greek salad had interesting, plentiful, beautiful ingredients. Also had the halibut with curry sauce..... I am a BIG fan of the "do not overcook the fish!" .... This piece was literally still cold and raw inside (think sashimi!) but was a nice quality piece of fish. Again - student run, so I ate all but the really cold middle, and it was still very tasty. The desserts alone are worth the trip! Gorgeous, abundant selections....my mouth is watering again just writing about them. Overall, fun experience with nice potions for a reasonable price. Just keep in mind that everyone there is still learning! read more

The most unique dining experience in Detroit Metro. The foods and presentations are 5 stars plus.

I went to the American Harvest Restaurant with a friend the other day and was very pleasantly surprised. I did expect it to be good and it didn't disappoint. My friend had the veal and I will say that she always orders veal. We had a dinner at one of Matt Prentice's restaurants and his veal was much better. Hers was good but not the best I've ever had. I had salmon. Let me tell you first that I almost NEVER order fish. Don't know why but I did this time and I really enjoyed it. The salads we were served were light and delicious. The bread that went with the meal was delicious., But we messed up BIG TIME on the desserts. We had planned on having Bananas Foster and FORGOT - for Pete's sake. I had a walnut torte and she had creme brulee which is one of my all-time favorites. It was probably the best creme brulee I've ever had. Our service was spot on and our waiter was a joy. We were advised that the bread and other sweets were offered in the store right next to the restaurant after 2:00. Of course we stopped and I bought their cherry bread that makes wonderful toast. They also had some of the lightest, fluffiest biscuits I've ever had. Also, oatmeal cookies and peanut butter cookies with peanut butter chips in them, and corn bread with jalapenos. Yum! Our meal for two, including dessert came to $46. They also have dinner for +$26. I have to say my meal was better than the last time I ate at Andiamo's, and at a MUCH smaller price. They offered 3 or 4 main courses and of course, all the dessert you can eat. Can't wait to go again. Recommend it highly. read more