Good: ambience, service, breadth of menu. Wife liked lobster ravioli. Iffy: my entree wasn't very good (tournedos), lump of lobster in bisque was cold, fairly noisy (hard floor and ceiling), fairly pricey. Our waitress was doubling as bartender but managed it well. read more

The service was wonderful. We called ahead to inquire about a wait at it was a Friday, he suggested a time, but could not place us on the list (call ahead). We took his advice and walked in and were seated immediately. Immediately, I was given quaint, New England vibes. There's a charming fireplace, low warm lighting, linen tablecloths, gold chandeliers, and no TVs in sight. The staff was knowledgeable, efficient, and prepared (both host and server). The food was incredible. We ordered the tenderloin steak tips medium rare and were so impressed. The soups were both delicious, and the main courses perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, except that I walked in without knowing the vibe to dress appropriately (I wore nice jeans, a sparkly blouse and a faux leather jacket, not terrible, but not the right fit). There were many elderly dressed in a slacks and nice sweater vibe (we visited in October). It definitely gave charming New England, cozy, comfortable, and old money (which is enjoyable if you're prepared). read more

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We had a lovely dinner here! I emailed days ahead because we have dietary concerns (plant-based for health issues/allergies) and Chef Jason was in touch with me immediately. He offered delicious solutions and even checked back the day of our reservation in order to alert our server. Going above and beyond anything we may have anticipated, we were presented with a small personalized menu! Everything prepared for us was exceptional. Bruschetta stuffed portobellos topped with plant-based cheese and drizzled with Balsamic vinegar and a marvelous pesto tossed penne with vegetables. Service was top notch and the elegant, cozy atmosphere created a wonderful memory. Thank you Chef Jason and Michelle. read more

Absolutely one of our favorites. The menu choices make it hard to select because everything is delicious. Whether you're looking for a fine meal in the dining room or a simpler night out in the bar area, you can't go wrong. Service is always top notch. read more

We eat at The Arboreal two or three times a month. I have never had a bad meal. Their waitstaff is excellent. The decor is understated elegance. In the winter the restaurant looks lovely snuggled in woodsy snow. The small plate dinners on Monday through Thursday are just the right amount for those with smaller appetites. Each of those meals come with a glass of wine. All for under $30. Great Place for a special dinner read more

I just could not help myself without giving my review of last night dinner at Arboreal Inn. It is a special place, which seems to be lacking in the Muskegon area. We ordered the Surf and Turf, which was served to perfection. Loved it. All the servers are very professional and nice. Just a very intimate great place to dine without all that noise you hear at other establishments. read more

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Food was prepared excellently and service was great! We had the ribeye and the salmon. The potatoes augratin are so good. Also love the bread. This restaurant is a rare dining experience! read more

We have eaten several times in the past two months at the Arboreal. The servers have usually been pleasant. The menu provides several tasty dishes. But the menu is very limited for dairy sensitive persons, For example all of the potato choices are heavy on dairy. When we asked for a plain potato without dairy, the server became grumpy and said no. When I commented to the host when I left, about providing dairy free options, he was rude, as though this was an unreasonable request. There was no discussion of possible options, so I guess I will not return. read more

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and great service, dining area reminds you of the grand hotel decor! We got the lobster bisque, surf and turf, lamb chops, and homemade carrot cake muffins. Everything was delicious. Best carrot cake ever. read more

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Food was great. Service was so so. Server lost my credit card. We were a group of two couples and we asked to have two separate checks. Server couldn't handle it. I was charged for things the other couple ordered and vis-a-versa. My wife was wearing a jacket with the collar up and another server came up behind her and turned it down without asking. Inappropriate touching. Weird. Strange culture and bad vibes. Creepy. read more

Service was superb. The owner was over multiple times chatting and making sure everything was good. Dinner was excellent. There was a great wine list. Overall the experience was excellent! read more

Arboreal Inn - Crab leg and filet - Steakhouses Near Me - Spring Lake, Michigan

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Excellent food Fantastic service Server extremely knowledgeable on food choices A great experience read more

This place has it together in so many ways. But what tops everything else off is the quality of food preparation. In New Orleans, where my wife and I lived for 30 years, sauces can make or break a success and these are always simple and consistent. And, a menu that does not overpromise is also welcome for being a long-term favorite. We enjoyed the drinks and the service, and the considerate ambience for this market. Our favorite. read more

Service and ambiance was excellent! Michelle, our server was the best! I highly recommend the surf and turf . I will definitely come back again next time we're in Grand Haven! read more

Omg our first time here. What an awesome little treasure tucked into the northwest corner of Spring Lake, MI. We will be back! The food was amazing! Service was perfect! And dessert and coffee to top it off. read more

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Fantastic place. If you are looking for amazing decor, look somewhere else. If you are looking for amazing food, this is your spot. We got NY Strip, Surf and Turf and Ribeye. Everything was amazing. The filet that was in the surf and turf was ordered rare and was perfectly cooked. The NY Strip was ordered medium and cooked properly. Both steaks had great flavor. The lobster tail was cooked to perfection, overcooking the tail can be an issue, but not here. The ribeye was cooked medium rare and probably had the best flavor. Do NOT pass go on the bruschetta, it is fantastic. The calamari was a little overcooked, but still good. Our server was very attentive to our wants and never missed our water glasses. You will not be disappointed. read more

Had our 30th Anniversary here today (September 16, 2023). First time ever to this place. It is, without any doubt, fine dinning and relaxing. It was fantastic. Saturday reservation was easy to get only 2 days in advance. Michelle, our server, was excellent and helpful with local area tips and menu suggestions. Wife had the two lobster tails, I had the scalops from feature menu. They were both excellent. I'm only sorry I had no room for desert as that menu looked good indeed. Service, food, and ambiance were excellent yet resonable pricing. Even though very busy the restaurant has excellent acoustics and it was very easy to talk and hear my wife. Had a great discussion with the owner on the history and his vision. We will be back our next trip. Thank you Arboreal Inn owners and staff. You made this anniversary special for us. My wife named it "an Amazing Restaurant in the woods!" read more

Arboreal Inn - Steakhouses Near Me - Spring Lake, Michigan

This quaint restaurant has a wonderful menu! Love the fish dip. They have many choices on the menu. Great place to eat! Don't miss eating here! read more

My wife and I celebrated our 21st anniversary there tonight and the food was amazing! The wait staff was there for everything that we needed. We will definitely drive from Grand Rapids back to Spring Lake for another meal there. AMAZING service and the food is the BEST! read more

What a wonderful hidden gem! Food was excellent, service very pleasant and professional, and selections diverse and our party of five were all very pleased! This may become our new favorite place. The chefs do what they do very well! Our server Emm was a wonderful young lady and gave us fantastic friendly attentive service. read more

Hidden gem of the tri-cities. Food was best in the area, ambiance was quaint but refined, and they have a robust wine menu to pair with your meal. read more

Great meals, excellent service. Seafood pasta loaded with seafood. Lobster tails perfect.

Very great service & the food was delicious. Lobster tails are a must try. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection medium and the cheesy augratin potatoes were very flavorful read more

What a nice find and it's close to our home! The food is excellent! We have been there several times and have never been disappointed! Yummy desserts also! The service has also been very good, everyone seems happy when we go in there. The ambiance is quaint. On one hand I think it could be updated but then it would change the charm. read more

Delicious food, fair prices, beautiful dining area. Service is always 100%. I highly recommend the Aboreal Inn!

We were seated in the bar area for our dinner and listened to martinis being shaken all night, traffic going back and forth to the dining room from the servers, loud cooks in the kitchen and lots of chatter from the hostess stand. Don was the manager on duty and we spoke to him about the situation. He could have cared less. Didn't offer to do anything for us. Also our food was hot but all under seasoned. I'd go to Finn's or Hearthstone next time. read more

Bland, cheap tasting food. Not "fine dining" at all. Overcharging guests for a fake fine dining experience.

Superior food and quaint interior. We have gone here many times with the previous owners. The new owners have kept the good ! Bruschetta was amazing. All the dinners we ordered were great. The salads are generous , brown bread yummy and the cream puff dessert was spot on. Leave room !! read more

I've had wonderful meals at this place in "the good old days," but my most recent encounter was unsatisfactory. As a bad start, my bread plate was visibly dirty. I'm not sure how a server wouldn't notice that when setting the table, but it was a real turn off. I ordered a Cesar salad to start. It was not authentic. It had tomatoes, and cucumber. For my entre, I had the chicken picatta. I was rubbery and the sauce had soaked into the breading and created a plate of chicken-in-mud. The sauce was dark (almost like they made a mistake and served a Marsalla) and, the taste was awful! Yuck! Nice atmosphere and a pretty place, though. I hope this visit was just a fluke. read more

Ambient and elegant setting with fine dining, drinks and personalized service, Top Tier!

Expensive but soooo worth it. The quality of food is off the charts. Kind of tough getting a reservation on weekends but otherwise a great date restaurant read more

Good location and good food reasonably priced. Snapper was great. Husband's lamb chops were good but not very flavorful. Atmosphere was good. Wine was great. read more

I was hoping this would be a wonderful restaurant but I was disappointed. I ordered salmon. It arrived over-cooked. My dining companion ordered lamb. It too was over-cooked. read more

Beautiful place. Got right in on Sat night with short notice. Seated promptly, nice table. Service went downhill from there. Served kept disappearing, between taking drink order & food order, between taking food order & bringing bread, 15 minutes for 3 bowls of lobster bisque. We were starving after a long busy day and a long drive home ahead. It took 1.5 hours for soup and two appetizers. It was ridiculous. Lobster bisque was good, interesting; seemed to have chervil in it. I asked but of course she didn't know and even though I asked her to find out, she didn't. Crab-stuffed mushrooms were merely ok. Mussels were good. The bread rolls were actually the best part of the meal. Server was pleasant but just incredibly inefficient. I guess if we were a couple on a leisurely, romantic date with nothing else to do, we wouldn't have minded but as if was , it was horrible and frustrating, and embarrassing for me after talking my friends into going based on all the great reviews. Disappointing. read more

Arboreal Inn - Steakhouses Near Me - Spring Lake, Michigan

Amazing food! Don made sure we had everything we needed, great birthday dinner!! Absolutely amazing with COVID I am sure they don't have the staff they used to but it was not missing anything. Amazing food great wine and the best prices; very impressed! Enjoyed an excellent port with the lava cake. Much appreciated- birthday boy Brock read more

Went for the first time September 30 to celebrate a birthday. 6 of us in the group, servers very attentive , excellent drinks appetizers and entrees. The lamb chops , and the whitefish Oscar style were big hits. It was our best meal of the summer on the lakeshore.... what a hidden gem read more

An excellent spot in the Spring Lake area! My boyfriend and I were staying nearby for a weekend lake trip and ended up ordering from here twice because it was so great. The staff was also very friendly and made the carry-out process easy. We ordered the lobster ravioli and the seafood scampi, both of which were amazing! Even the bread that came with dinner was fantastic. I'd definitely revisit if we are visiting Spring Lake again in the future. read more

A very good Restaurant for special occasions. Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Extensive wine list. The place has changed hands a time or two, but the food and service remains very good. I'm never disappointed! read more

We were six at the table last night, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their selections, from dinner salads (Michigan Cherry, Wedge and Ceasar) to the entrees, of whitefish and various filets. One of the filets was served with a Lobster tail. Some groused at the up charges for Asparagus in lieu of the house vegetable, but my husband and I love it, and were willing to go for it! It was prepared perfectly, as were, more importantly, our entrees. The appetizer of Smoked Whitefish dip, came with flavorful seeded crackers...and lots of them. It was delicate, yet flavorful, and complimented by the capers. Even the bread basket offered interesting choices, such as molasses berry sweet dark bread, and crispy warm dinner rolls. There was no room for dessert, but no regrets. Ambience was warm, good acoustics and nice touch with the fireplace on the eastern wall. It is not the updated, hip vibe one might be seeking in urban innovative eateries, but we felt welcomed, comfortable, and extremely satisfied with the experience. The level of talent in the kitchen is not to be overlooked. The menu is extensive, but apparently the chef knows what he's doing, and hopefully not much is put to waste (just read about the amount lost to unused rations in the restaurant industry). We will definitely return to this gem in the woods, and hope others will venture out too. It's been a tough year for them/everyone in the business, and limiting capacity doesn't help. Our reservation was accepted and honored in a timely fashion. Our server was efficient and very pleasant. read more

Our first time here. All four of us ordered the same Pasta dish. After that our server NEVER came back to our table. Others delivered our food. No one came back to our table to see if everything was ok. No one ever came back to see if we wanted another drink. No one refilled our water glasses, we finally asked another server for more water. A man was walking around so we got his attention and told him everything, especially how OUR server spent two different times "chattinging" at another table to a couple for about 15 minutes each time!!! We were ignored all night!! He offered us dessert, we declined after it had been TWO hours now and we had somewhere to be. We all took our leftovers and will NOT be back! BTW, the food was MEH and on the expensive side for what you get! read more