This is a staple for us every time we come to the area. The view from outside is peaceful, the food is always on-point, and the service is great. We LOVE the after dinner caramel they offer! No complaints! read more

Great restaurant on the waterfront of New Buffalo inside the Marina Grand Resort. They have a fantastic bar along with some of the best seafood in the area. They also house a bunch of locally brewed drafts along with harvesting locally. The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is very relaxed. I highly recommend making a reservation. read more

Bentwood Tavern - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Amazing service! Julia made sure to take care of every possible aspect and went above and beyond to make it enjoyable for our group.

While staying at the attached Marina Grand Resort, we stopped in for a drink. They strongly encourage reservations but they let us sit at the bar without one. The bartender was really friendly and checked on us often. It was beautiful inside and very dimly lit. They had a few crafted cocktails to choose from but a good variety of liquor options, beer, and wine to choose from as well. I had the Big Shot which was beautiful. The burnt tortilla chili salt rim was exactly that. I wasn't a fan of that, but it was pretty and the drink was still good. My brother had the Fortune Teller which he liked as well. read more

Bentwood Tavern - Big Shot - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

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This place really!!!???? It was a last minute kinda thang my hunny asked me to join him in. A 45 Min road trip just to get outta the house as hwy 12 drives are his jam. We got hungry and actually picked this place after I used my Yelp! App! This place won after my research. It was everything fellow yelpers said it would be in the virtual world, but it ended up beyond ! The setting , the ambiance, the food, the service (Mrs Tonk) the drinks , the dessert!!?!!?! We are now permanently in their hands as patrons. The deviled eggs! Do it . Even if you're a little bit intimidated by caviar or roe as we were . Worth it and we'd do it again. The Caesar salad ? Amazing ! The baked feta on sourdough crostini ? Omg ! Yes again! The martinis ? Perfectly made . (Especially the after dinner chocolate martini served with cacao beans) The cheesy pasta thing I can't pronounce still ? Even after our amazingly warm and expert server taught us to pronounce. Omg. So good. We can't wait to go back . And if you have room for dessert. That chocolate cake sprinkled with flaked sea salt ... just sealed the deal for us as we told each other " they know what they're doing ". If it's warm enough sit outside in the marina on lake Michigan, if it's cold ? Sit inside, cuz it don't matter... the place is just as gorgeous and perfect as the rest of The experience. Thanks Bentwood! Can't wait To Come back for the other menu items we didn't have room for ! read more

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Amazing food. Started with the small plate of wood fired french feta. It was very tasty and had a great blend of unique flavors. Then enjoyed chicken thighs on a bed of lemon yogurt--Highly recommend!! Also shared Baked Lumache, a pasta dish with bechamal sauce and cherry tomatoes. Great ambiance, food, and service. Staff is top notch here. read more

Bentwood Tavern - Chicken thighs and Baked Lumache - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Great food! We split the mussels and fish and chips and both were delicious. The muscles were flavorful and came with two thick slices of fresh sourdough. The fish and chips were also a hit. They give you a few toffees for dessert and since it was my birthday they brought them out in a little tray with a handle. Cute! read more

Bentwood Tavern - Mussels - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

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Stopped in for brunch while traveling through New Buffalo. The ambiance is amazing - our inside seat had a great view of the marina. The food was good - my husband had the fried chicken sandwich and I had the turkey bacon sandwich. Both came with fries. Our server was also very attentive. I will say it's a tad pricy for lunch - 3 glasses of wine, a chicken sandwich and a turkey bacon sandwich was about $90 - not including tip. But still a great experience. read more

Bentwood Tavern - Turkey Bacon sandwich - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

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Everything about this restaurant is upscale, from the cozy, romantic atmosphere to the fantastic food and service. Our server, Chandler, went above and beyond, and the whole staff was warm and friendly. We loved the Hare's Heart cocktail, deviled eggs, and chicken thighs to start. The trout and chicken pot pie were both delicious, and the bread pudding for dessert was the perfect finish. read more

Best burger I've had perfectly cooked with crispy buns and fresh fries. Great lakeside view, friendly service, and clear attention to quality. read more

Bentwood Tavern - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Bentwood Tavern is located inside of Marina Grand Resort, not very hard to locate! Excellent ambiance with the warm lighting, comfortable seating, and nice views. My family and i thoroughly enjoyed each meal, I highly recommend the Turkey B.A.L.T. (Bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomato). French fries were very fresh and crispy! My uncle stated the eggs and hash were the best he'd ever had. Our service was very good, we got a few recommendations for shopping and ice cream. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Union Pier! read more

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Nice interior. We were surprised, for a Friday night, we were able to walk up and get a table inside with no wait. They have a patio with seating but there was a wait. Hostess was very friendly and server, not so much. The Tomahawk Pork Chops were great and had a side of Brussels Sprouts which were very tasty. The Burger on the other hand was not, save you $25 and order something else. read more

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Chef Alberto Ilescas makes wonderful dishes and their staff is very attentive, and not pretentious We've eaten here for many years, and consistently have been more than satisfied. Between my wife and I we've had most of the menu items. The interior has tastefully been redone - tastefully, warm and comfortable. The sound inside was just right. Our favorites are the Roasted Half Chicken - cooked perfectly - fish and chips and Steak Pot Pie. Their brunch menu is delightful as well. read more

My wife and I enjoy coming here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when in New Buffalo. The view is nice, sure. But we're there for the food, service, and atmosphere. It's far enough away from the main strip energy and those staying at the hotel are in slow motion relax mode enjoying their meal. Cheers. read more

Bentwood Tavern - Coffee - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Dinner here during our weekend getaway was outstanding, the premium ambiance, service, and food was sooo good. The vibe is primo yacht with dark colors and perfect dinner lighting. The sourdough bread and deviled eggs appetizers were excellent as were the salads and entrees-- savory moist roast chicken, crispy fish and chips, and juicy mussels. Good drinks as well. The view of the harbor added to the experience too. Def grab a reservation as it gets packed. read more

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Love the menu here! When I'm away from home I like trying dishes I can't get at home. On vacation with friends and this is the first restaurant we tried. Wonderful variety of different dishes. For starters we went with the toasted cauliflower, mushroom toast and the beets. All were delicious and shareable for our party of six. The lobster pasta was delicious. Lobster roll wasn't a favorite and my friend loves seafood, growing up in Maryland, shes pretty picky. Homemade chips were good to me but not everyone. Fish and chips were good too. Service was wonderful! Heather was training and she was great, very engaging and professional. Terry was great as well and very friendly as well as professional. Check them out! read more

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The only reason they did not get 5 stars is due to the price of the entrees. Service is wonderful. Food is creatively prepared and delicious. Loved the baked feta. The cashew tart was simply delicious! Enjoyed the breakfasts, but the portions are almost too generous. Highly recommend. Nice ambience on the marina. read more

Had dinner with the family while staying at the Grand Marina hotel. The setting is really nice, right on the marinara with sun shades. The food was all excellent, especially the trout and cocktail shrimp. They had a good kids menu as well. Definitely pricey (trout was $40), but about what you would expect. read more

Bentwood Tavern - Trout - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

We dined here for a bachelorette party. We enjoyed outdoor seating with a waterfront view. I ordered the lobster roll. It was tasty and the service was up to par. I would recommend that they educate the waitstaff on wine more thoroughly. I asked for a recommendation for a glass of dry white to pair with my lobster roll. The wine I received was not at all dry and was far sweeter than I was expecting. For this reason, I removed a star. read more

Bentwood Tavern - Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Great views great food great people great servers you can park there for free you can walk in and see the beautiful environment you can see the beautiful boats outside if you want to stay outside on the deck you can see that the manager and the servers and the shops are really great go there read more

i was here for brunch. Eggs were cooked perfectly. The salad, chimichurri, and potatoes were very good. The quality of the steak was not the best. Nice decor, friendly service. I would try some other things here. read more

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Holy moly what a tasty meal. A coworker and I were traveling on business when we were lucky enough to read the reviews and a reservation was available. Parking was easy, the decor is beautiful, the view was calming, the food was near perfection. I'd order the chicken thighs weekly if I lived in the area, this dish alone made the meal worth the drive. I'm several days past dinner and I'm in bed at 10:30pm thinking that although Vegas is home and a great place to live, relocation for culinary bliss might be worth it. LOL From what I can tell, the menu differs often so be sure to call ahead if there's something specific that your heart is sold on. read more

Love this place. The food is always incredible, the view-delightful, the servers, especially Kylie, were amazing. Only tiny snafu was hostess did not want to seat us on patio, even though it was obviously available (6 tables) ... Sat us inside so we asked our waitress, who immediately put us at outside table even though, she lost us as a table... that's great service!! (We tipped her for effort!) read more

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Yesterday evening with some friends as we were staying staying at the resort. The excellent service and nearly perfect atmosphere was right on for a nice evening dinner. We had salmon, shrimp, cocktail, wedge salads, and my wife had the half chicken, all of which were very good. We would certainly go here again, went back visiting as quaint little beach town. read more

We had an excellent meal. We had 10 people between two tables and Julia was a rock star.

At the recommendation of our hotel proprietor we headed over to Bentwood for brunch. What a phenomenal decision! I had the tavern breakfast add the breakfast potatoes. Everything was good. My eggs were cooked perfectly, the toast was homemade, so was the jam, and the bacon was sooo good!! The coffee was strong!! My husband had the French toast, and told me many times that he had made the better choice!! His sure smelled good. We sat on the terrace and it was so relaxing! read more

Bentwood Tavern - Tavern breakfast with a side of potatoes - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

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I really enjoy stopping by Bentwood Tavern while visiting New Buffalo. A friend & I like to visit for brunch or lunch on each visit. The property and location are lovely. Set off the main street and along the harbor, it just makes for a great start. Once inside the lobby of the hotel that is connected to the restaurant, the atmosphere is very low key. Soft muted earth tones and a minimalistic decor, it is immediately relaxing. Curved couches and low lighting create the perfect atmosphere. The hostesses at the restaurant seem ok. They do their job but are not overly invested. Our service at our table is sometimes a bit slow but that's ok. Who is in a hurry sitting out on a deck sipping a nice cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc or a mimosa?? Our server Kylie was exceptional. She was adorable, friendly and always smiling. She was efficient and remained attentive. I would like to sit in Kylie's section every time. The food and cocktails hold their own. I have tried their salads, omelets and desserts. I enjoyed everything. Their wine choices and cocktails are also very nice. Thanks Bentwood Tavern! See you next time! read more

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Went for brunch on a Tuesday. Immediately was seated and served. Inside seating is a bit dark in the daytime . Could use some extra lighting. Ordered the three egg breakfast with eggs over medium. All was well except the two tiny half's of toast were the smallest I have ever seen!!! cappachino was tasty and hot. If they change the offering to two slices of their small loaves it will greatly improve the breakfast. Service was good. read more

This restaurant is fabulous! We sat outside overlooking the harbor and loved the view. Drinks and food were all excellent and fairly priced. Service was great. I highly recommend! Be sure to make a reservation to ensure you can get a table as they do book up. read more

Bentwood Tavern - Skuna Bay Salmon - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Thank you Bentwood for an amazing night out! We did a masked-up, socially-distanced friend weekend and were so thankful when we were able to call and make a reservation here. They have a big semi-private room and put our group at two separate tables. There was one other table in the room with us and each table was over six feet away from any others. Bentwood sent a reminder text the day before to confirm the reservation and was ready for us as soon as we arrived. It went super smoothly! The food was also great. There is a range of options and prices that will satisfy anyone in your group. You can get a burger for about $15 or a steak or curry chicken for over $30. The food is all quality, appetizing and well-made. Our table ordered a few delicious cocktails as well. Delicious! Our server was wonderful (wearing a mask!) and a 20% tip was automatically added on to our group's bill, which we would've done anyways. Highly recommend for groups and appreciate the safety precautions during COVID! read more

Bentwood Tavern - Tavern Burger - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

A manager was extremely rude and did not give me the table I asked for politely, not a good experience with him. "Lawson" was the name. My family and I felt very disrespected. read more

Food was good. We our table had pizza, chicken and beignets, burger, and turkey sandwich and all were great. read more

Bentwood Tavern - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Delicious brunch not far from Chicago! We decided to get out of the city on a Sunday & venture just a little over an hour to a cute beachside town in search of yummy brunch. The brunch menu offered us a tasty grilled cheese with a sweet, crunchy, gem salad in perfect portions, the huevos rancheros was excellent with the eggs perfectly perched on a bed of black beans, delightful sauce, and toasted tortillas. We enjoyed a lemon drop & champagne that paired nicely with our dishes. The service was great & seating with a lovely view of the harbor. Perfect trip to feel like a getaway. read more

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This place takes reservations and had a yummy brunch menu on a Sunday. The drinks were so good. Chicken and beignets were amazing! Great wait staff too. On top of it! read more

We were quite impressed with excellent service, relaxing music, and delicious food. It was a perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. read more

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Horrible service and bland food. Airline food is better. Slow service to get a canned beer. Fries don't even have salt read more

Bentwood Tavern - Fries with Grilled Chicken Sammich - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

$32 lobster roll was super small and very bland!!! The homemade chips tasted like the dirty oil they were fried in. The wedge salad had bland ranch dressing. And squares of bacon fat ? Not good. The service was super slow. They asked what we were there for upon making Reservation. Said we were celebrating A 21st birthday. Told them again this morning when they changed reservations to indoors. Waitress didn't even acknowledge or ask but she circled her $42 tip on the receipt that she didn't deserve. read more

We have been waiting about 25 minutes for a drink. Understaffed and not attentive. It's a Friday evening. Come on. Terrace Room would never be like this. Same owner? Needs some attention to detail. Disappointed. Eventually received our drinks but poorly prepared. Bad night for Brentwood. read more

While on another visit to New Buffalo, we were seeking a lovely patio breakfast with a waterfront view -- Bentwood Tavern delivered! Our server, Callie, was just delightful and made our first experience there a positive one. We started with a round of screwdriver cocktails and then ordered the wood-oven breakfast pizza, the huevos rancheros and a side of breakfast potatoes. Everything was delicious and the leftover slices of pizza were still tasty the next morning. Perhaps on our next visit, we will opt for lunch or dinner as the menu options look very inviting! read more

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This place blew my mind. Nothing disappointed. Couldn't find anything wrong with ANYTHING, even as my friends joked that I'm the worst food critic. My steak was slightly undercooked from order but even so, it was AWESOME. I trust whoever cooked this for sure. The pretzels appear expensive like most things at this restaurant, but MAN this place comes out with some crazy quality. Service was just a tad slow at first but kitchen appears to function as a well oiled machine. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Bentwood Tavern - An empty plate - New American Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan