My husband and I used to be frequent visitors of Bodes. Nothing changed, other than both our schedules- we simply do not spend much time around Plymouth anymore. This restaurant used to be a tad bit dive-like but the owner has recently spent time and money redoing several areas in the restaurant which shows. We like to get the box car sandwich (grilled bread, corned beef,1000 island, cheese and coleslaw) with fries. Very yummy and big enough to fill you up! Their fresh corned beef hash (breakfast special before 11 for a little under $5) is also very good. Fish and chips are very yummy- especially their tartar sauce... It is sweet and reminds me of the sauce that comes on McDonalds filet o fish sandwiches. Cute place with mostly friendly wait staff. read more

My co-workers and I went to Bode's for lunch, and loved it. The 2Mike's were friendly, and our waiter James was as well..plus very knowledgeable about the restaurant and menu. We had a good time, and will definitely go back. The food was awesome too..gotta try the onion rings. Thank you guys... read more

Actually been a long time customer of Bode's, with a trip about once a year. Last time I was there they just recently changed ownership and were working through the kinks of that. But its been a year or 2 or 3 with my visit today and I think I'm done. I really don't like coming home smelling like the place. You can get an incredible $11 corned beef sandwich at several places within the same driving distance now. Bode's looks dirty, but its always been that way. Its not trying to be a fine dining restaurant and it won't be. If you want a diner that's been around forever, prepare to walk into a time capsule. read more

YUM! Comfort food at its finest during both of my visits. The Traditional Reuben is a must and the corn beefed hash is the real deal. I typically don't eat bread pudding but Bode's is off the charts good. Relaxed atmosphere, fun and hardworking staff! It's an historical monument so they can't do much to change the place but the atmosphere is half of the experience. read more

My friend and I stopped in Saturday evening and ordered 2 different corned beef sandwiches. We both were very surprised at the great taste and quality of our grilled sandwiches. The breakfast menu looked interesting and we will be back to give it a try. This is going to be our go to restaurant. read more

This is a fantastic breakfast spot! It's diner style, and pretty cheap. The food is excellent! No bar :o(

I would rate the establishment a zero but the minimum is one. We ate lunch there and midway through our meal they started spraying for pests! That's right, BUGS! Less than two feet away from where we were sitting. We will never eat there again, the Wayne County EPA was contacted. This place should be shut down. read more

UPDATE: This is late, but the Bode's as we knew it is gone. The ownership has changed and with it much of the taste regulars were accustomed to. The new cook does the hash similarly to Richard, the owner and previous cook, but every dish is much saltier and you can tell there's less of a customer-oriented atmosphere in the restaurant. The servers seem gloomier and many of the familiar faces are gone. I can see what the new owners are trying to do. They're trying to create less of a traditional diner kind of place and more of a brunch kind of restaurant, if that makes sense. More dishes and specials are being released, like eggs benedict. And this could work, since the cook really isn't that bad and the location is good. But don't label it as a 'Corned Beef House' when the atmosphere has obviously faded away. read more

Sad to say but Bode's miss the mark on St Patrick's day. Ordered 4 cornbeef sandwiches and 1 reuben, the Reuben barely had enough sauerkraut you couldn't even taste it. The cornbeef was so tough it was like chewing on a rubber band. My 2 teenage boys that usually love Bode's cornbeef hated it and didn't finish it. So I spent 40 $ on sandwiches that no one wanted to eat. It will be a long while before I can get my family to go back there. read more

We used to love coming here, especially for the Reuben sandwich. Now, the portions have shrunk, and the prices have risen. The meat was flavorless and skimpy, the bread too greasy, the chips were strange peppery, and the pickle spears were mutilated and mushy (inedible). They are so cheap on the tiny cup of dressing if you get it on the side. The server was kind of cranky, too. No reason to return. read more

Quality of the food has gone down hill in just a years time. Chicken fingers were salty with a funny breading service was slow. We were the only people in the restaurant. Pop (small glass) was $2.25 each waitress never asked if we wanted refills in fact we didn't see her till she brought our bill. Bus boy was spraying something on the wall to clean it? But not really as he was just watching it run down. So sad to see this place go downhill so fast. I would avoid at all costs. read more

I think Bode's is an institution in Plymouth because the food is CHEAP! Come on, where else can you get a decent corned beef sandwich for 6 bucks; corned beef is $12 a pound at Meijer! I've been to Bode's a few times and always have either a corned beef sandwich or the fish and chips. The corned beef is not at all bad, not the best like in a good Jewish deli, but not the worst. The fish is good, the chips so-so. By the way, is it pronounced like "Boad's" or "Bodee's? read more

Great corned beef, that is the special on Tuesdays. The coney had a nice spice to it.

Didn't know what to expect due to mixed reviews but took a chance this morning. Great choice. Ordered the Eggs Benedict. By far in the top five I've ever had. Price points are high then again, it's downtown plymouth. Recommend if you want a grade A meal. read more

Great cornbeef sandwich. Reasonable prices and friendly service. I love the atmosphere - very homey Reminded me of grandmas kitchen. Can't wait to go back. read more

excellent food. our waitress made great recommendations and was very sweet & attentive. i can't wait to return and try more menu items. it was cozy and cute inside. i got the pastrami sandwich and loaded tater-tots with ranch and was delighted with my meal. read more

I work in the area, this is the best corned beef for your buck. I used to get corned beef from a business with it in its name and this is the best! Theyre sandwiches are the best in the area and you can't go wrong with their tradional Reuben or the one with coleslaw instead of sauerkraut. They also have a great breakfast menu! read more

I ate at Bode's many times and it was ok but since the new owners took over they made some changes I don't like. Corned beef is different and doesn't taste the same and it is sliced to thick. I wonder if they either use a different rub on it or get it somewhere else pre-cooked. Fries are on a grease side and last time they smelled like fish. I wonder if they fried them in the same oil they fry fish for the fish-n-chips dish. Everyone knows you are suppose to change oil in your fryers as to not cross-contaminate. Maybe it was just one incident and someone inexperienced in the kitchen did it when I happened to be there. The place has its charm but needs a bit updating/cleaning. I might try them again. read more

It might be quaint and it might be old but I will never eat at Bodes again. Its very dirty inside and looking at the kitchen confirmed how dirty it was. Went with my Mother and had a western omelet with potatoes and no onions. Water to drink. Only a few of us in there as it was about 2:30pm. Food was hot and potatoes good. At the time. That evening my stomach was gurgling and very painful. Next day I was sick with what bears the symptoms of food poisoning. Two days later still recovering. read more

Dirty restaurant from floor to ceiling. Stopped in early afternoon with my Mother and ordered an omelet. Got to give it to you the food was hot and tasty. Unfortunately it also made me quite sick. Bad eggs or something. Cook keep going in and out to the dumpster thru a filthy door on the side of the restaurant. Walking out I peeked into the kitchen and OMG it looked dirty. read more

Terrible! We came in here on a weekday when it wasn't too busy and there was one helpful super waitress, Tiffany I think was her name, who waited on us and everyone else while several teenage boys sat in the front doing nothing they were clearly employed by the company but they thought that she should do everything in they just sit on their butts with the exception of the chef my other issue with this place is they have a racist picture on the wall it's semi hidden. It's from a bygone era then I suppose that's why they have it but it's really in poor taste. read more

Fries catfish is amazing! Looking forward to the St. Patrick's day beer tent!!!

This used to be a 4 to 5 star place due to their killer corned beef and local coolness. Sadly, since it's been under new ownership the corned beef is not nearly as good. Why anyone who is sane would think it was a good idea to change a recipe they are known for is beyond me. Corned beef is in their name! I'm done coming here, unfortunately, unless I hear they came to their senses! read more

We went on Tuesday coney night. I ordered two coneys ($1/each). They were just what I wanted. Hubby ordered one coney and the small corned beef brisket special. It came with potatoes/carrots/cabbage. Delicious! We ordered water to drink and got out of there for under $10. Loved the hometown appeal....lots of regulars who all greeted each other like family. Will definitely become a regular customer. read more

We ordered out breakfast from there this morning. I wanted to try the sausage gravy and bisquits. Everyone's food looked good but sadly my sausage gravy was no where to be found. I called and it was still on the counter. They moved to the top of my shit list this morning. The one bite of bisquit I had before pitching them was ok though. read more

LOVE this cozy place right by the railroad. If you like corned beef, you won't be disappointed. I love the Bode's famous omelet. Most people order corned beef sandwiches & Reuben sandwiches. New tables & chairs give a country feel. read more

Good corned beef, loved the Reuben. Chicken fingers are embarrassing take off the menu. They charge 10% for carry out. Probably won't be back read more

I love corned beef so I decided to try this place. First of all there is a weird smell when you walk in, kind of like mildew or something, but I decided to try it anyway. The corned beef was a joke, the quality of the meat is not even close to the other major corned beef places. It taste kinda like the corned beef sandwich you get from the corner store and you heat up in the microwave. Service was good, people were nice, but that's about it. Maybe they have other food that's really good, but the corned beef sucks. They should not call themselves a corned beef house. read more

Oh Bodes, I think I'm missing something....(I'm guessing corned beef). I went here with my husband for the fish fry last Friday night. I had heard that the fish was pretty good and thought I'd give it a whirl since I do like my fish and chips. Sadly the fish was pretty tough and even rubbery depending on the piece I bit into. The fries were soggy and lacked salt. I was kind of put off by the warm tartar sauce squeeze bottle on the table. To Bode's defense, it was busy, the waitresses appeared overwhelmed. I have to agree with Mariah, there was quite the cast of characters dining around me which made it pretty interesting. As far as atmosphere goes, it was kind of a toss up between dive/greasy spoon or being invited to Dan and Roseanne Connor's house for dinner. A true time warp with lots of kitsch and out of place Red Wings pictures.... I think that I'll come back again at some point to try the corned beef, but will probably take a break for a while. read more

Classic diner, great atmosphere, friendly staff, good prices. If old school American diners are your thing you'll love Bode's

One of my favorite corned beef sandwich lunch and corned beef hash breakfast joints. Diner style counter seating and booths, tables. The kitchen is small and on weekends you can wait 45 minutes for your food but it's worth it. read more

What has happened to this place?! Bode's used to be place where you could get a good breakfast or amazing corned beef; now it's got a weird, terribly overpriced menu, especially for the fact that Bode's is a greasy diner, hardly a fine-dining establishment. Not sure what the new owners are doing, but they're doing it wrong. Take it from me, if you want a burger, go to the Burger Spot--it will be delicious, less expensive, and the staff are friendlier. If you want ribs or other BBQ fare, for the same price that Bode's charges you can go to E.G. NIcks and enjoy their roomy, pleasant romantic atmosphere, and NOT be crammed in a greasy dump paying top dollar. If it's breakfast you're looking for, go to Zack's, you can't go wrong. read more

I am so sad to rate this once great restaurant with only one star, but it has changed and not for the better. I have been going to Bode's since the 70's. my wife and I were happy to finally have an occasion to take our grown children there to see for themselves why we liked it so much. The trains still run right beside the restaurant, which is so charming, but the food quality was anything but. All the factors; quality, portion size, "house made items", not there. We just kept thinking, What Happened? Glad that we still have the memories. read more

I have been going to Bodes Corned Beef house for most of my life. I am 60 yrs old now days. My dad worked in the Railroad Depot there in Plymouth for all but a couple late years of his career when they sent him to Livonia. So you know I went to the old high school, and the new Salem high school. I went to school with the owner. I had not been there in quite a while as we live in Farmington Hills now and it is a way down there, so with the winter, we had not been there, and I am not even sure how much last summer before that. We decided since we had to go down to Dearborn last night, that we would stop there and have a bite to eat. We got out of the car, and some other couple did also, They were behind us and soon she was next to me, she said to me, " what, do you think it is summer?" I said well I am pushing for it, but actually I had on a huge thick very heavy sweatshirt and was plenty warm. Then she pushed through the door before my husband could open it for me to go in. She then said, " I am going to have to get on MY girls as they didn't put the special on the menu", and walked over to a menu that they had in the back by the restrooms, against the wall. Come to think of it now, I don't believe that Richard had that there, but could be wrong. She started talking about something, but we just went ahead in, we already knew what we were there for, or at least I did. I have not looked at a menu for probably 20 or 30 yrs in here. We were sitting in the front part of the restaurant and the back booth next to the stairs that go to the other dining room. She was then sitting on the stool and talking loudly about she told him this and she told him this, and she told him that, and I thought what, did Richard get a new manager, she seemed so bossy when we walked in the door about her GIRLS not doings the special board. I suddenly said to my husband, is Richard gone? He said I was wondering too, as all the cups that belonged to reg. customers were gone off the wall. My heart fell. I got my food and it was wrong, I had ask for a Box Car NOT GRILLED. Been eating them for years, suddenly the waitress or the cook could not get it right and brought me a grilled one. I said this has to go back. A few minutes later I got the most sloppy sandwich, the corned beef not even put on the bread right, the bread was so dry that it just broke apart and went to pieces, the slaw does not taste like Richards, and the bread totally wrecked it, I don't know if it was a different brand or if it was just old. Something was wrong. Then this man who walked in with her is behind the counter, and he waves at me and then ask if I were mad at him, well I could not really see who he was, and didn't recognize him at all. I knew a lot of the people who went there for coffee and food every day as I did for years too. I just ignored that. Then she comes to our booth and gets on her knees at the end of the table and tells us Richard was gone, all I wanted to do was cry at that point, and get out, but I knew I had to eat as it was a long night before I would be home to get something to eat. She started to ask me about what she should put in the place, and I said the only change I would make, is I would like to see a fresh burger or two, fresh not the frozen patties, she begin to run Richard down, and say he was " a control freak " and it took 4 weeks for him to allow her chief to cook an egg when he was there learning before she bought it. The only thing that told me, Richard must not have had much faith in him at all. She finally got off her knees and left, I thought that was the most rude thing. Richard would look someone's way and mouth, hello with a nice smile, or bring your plate if the waitresses were busy and ask how you were, but other than that, he didn't come and hover over the table you were eating at. My husband said they are trying too hard and they will not be there long. There were trying very hard, too hard, acting like they knew us, we don't go for that, it is not genuine at all. Then she was talking about the fish, which is the best I have eaten, I am a Catholic and eat fish for lent and have never had any as good as his. We also eat it other times too, and have yet to find anything better, but she wants beer battered, and his is just this certain brand, and I won't mention that out of respect for him. I don't care what he used, or did, the food was fantastic every time. I ask for a piece of pie to go, Cherry, thought oh, boy have tea and cherry pie when I finally got home that evening. Well when we got to the car, I opened the box and said to my husband, why did I order this after I knew he was gone, and knowing the other stuff was not that good? The pie was burnt around the crust and even the top was awful dark, nothing like the pies that i used to carry home with me a lot from Bodes after a meal. They were always fresh and wonderful. Good Bye to Richard and Pam, it was wonderful being there for many years with you, but no more. read more

Have been going here for years, but took a hiatus for a while. Went there tonight (a Saturday) at 7:00 and had such a horrible experience I had to let others know about it. From the moment we got there the waitress was running around (literally) from table to table shouting to the cookstaff (and the other waitress preparing to close behind the counter) which was off putting to say the least. All the staff repeatedly complained about not wanting to be there. There were no clean tables for us to sit at, and we had to wait for at least 10 minutes to get drinks once ordered. My favorite part was where my girlfriend tried to order the ribs and was told 5 minutes later that someone else "just" got the last rack, at that point the waitress tried to push fried chicken (not even close to ribs) and when my gf said that she would like the catfish instead, the waitress said they were out of that as well. Also while ordering off the kids menu (placed there by the waitress) for my son, the waitress had to ask another person if getting the pancakes was ok because they don't serve breakfast in the evening (why would it be on the kids menu then?). I ended up getting a bland, overcooked, overpriced burger for $9 and will not be returning. read more