Great little Lakeside retreat with fantastic food overlooking Bostwick Lake. Excellent food & service as expected being a Gilmore restaurant one of our favorite spots to eat specifically in the summer on the patio, which features its own bar & beachside vibe. Very family friendly as well. read more

Great service and the food was good. Beautiful on the patio overlooking the lake. Will be back.

I am updating with a five star Our service at the bar was fantastic The food was great My sister and I split the summer salad and the olive burger (a Michigan specialty) Our drinks were spot dirty pickle martinis Yummy read more

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Highly disappointed. Thought we'd dine out on the patio at Bostwick Lake Inn. Sat for 25 minutes while tables seated after us were served drinks. No wait staff even passed by for us to flag them down. No greeting by anyone after being seated. No water. Nothing. Decided to go somewhere else. Couldn't even find a host to tell on the way out that we were leaving. I know places are shorthanded, but it was not real busy and there were enough staff to take care of all of the tables. I would give it zero stars, but you're required to select at least one. read more

i have been coming here for many years and ive never been disappointed with my meal until recently on Mother's Day. I ended up having the salmon. The veggies looked like they had been warmed up out of a bag just unrealistic looking. the entire dish itself just was not flavorful or that appealing. That is the first dinner i have had that I genuinely was disappointed with my choice from BLI but what really got me was the busser. she was carrying around a bus tub full of liquid that was pouring out from a hole in the bus tub and came over to our table with the bus tub leaking everywhere and rested it on one of the chairs that was empty and started filling up the bus tub with our dirty plates, which I'm happy she took the plates, however when I mentioned that her tub was leaking, she said oh it's fine and leaked all next to our table and my mom. It was disgusting, unprofessional, and disrespectful. I work in the industry and cringe at any of my employees doing that. With the bland recent menu and the support staff service I don't know if I'll be back for a while. not sure why bussers are carrying around a bus tub for bussing tables that are active. just pick up the plates and bring them to dish? id like to add that though our server was kind, we received our dinner and had no silverware or napkins, and had to ask for them. We were also charged for a soda water from the gun which I have never in my life been charged for. for the amount of money it cost to eat out I would expect better service all in all. Seems like your establishment needs some TLC in the service department. read more

I've been to this restaurant four times since moving to the area. Each has been more disappointing than the last. Tonight we went for dinner. The food was average at best and over priced. Drinks were also overpriced. We're not occasional diners. We eat out at least 3 times per week and frequent everything from casual eateries to higher end dining. The service was also terrible. I really don't recommend this restaurant. Based on other reviews the theme is consistent. Don't waste your money or patience! read more

It was nice coming here because there's several lakes for sightseeing from the car. It was around 5:30-6 on a Saturday, and to sit outside on the patio would be a 1.5 hour wait which sounded excessive given the location of this restaurant. We said inside instead, but the outside has a nice vibe to it. I really enjoyed the "Spritz & Giggles" drink with aperol; the honey is a nice touch. We shared the PEI mussels (no picture included), which were about a 3/5, the coconut curry broth was OK. However, the menu said it came with ciabatta bread (bread is typically served with mussels), and we weren't served any; when I asked for bread, the waitress looked at me confused and brought back 1 single piece of bread. She obviously didn't know what I was talking about, but at that point I just let it go. I surprisingly liked my pork milanese with ravioli; I was questionable of the dish but everything was good pretty well. The pork breading was a little thick, but it was crispy and the pork wasn't too dry, so I liked it. My boyfriend got the shaved steak sandwich and it was also OK. It would be nice to come for drinks and small bites if you can get a seat outside. read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Pork Milanese Ravioli - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

I really enjoyed this place overall. The food was delicious and the view was great. If I had to pick one thing I didnt love... it would be the lack of give af by my waiter. His level of service definitely left a vibe.... but the rest was so good that I still gave it 4 stars and absolutely would go again. read more

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talk about a beautiful place for dinner, lakeside! love this gem of a cozy cabin feel restaurant with delicious food options with specials that include local michigan finds, tasty drinks and kind employees. would absolutely recommend. love the fire place! read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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BLI is so cozy in the winter time. But the food and service today and during our past visit was so disappointing. I tried to order a cocktail, but they were out of the syrup. I tried to order a soup, but they were out of that as well. I ordered the kale salad, which came out as spinach with no kale in sight...maybe they were out of kale? My husband ordered a fish dish that was missing a side of charred kale that they didn't even try to replace with another vegetable. I get that times are tough, but can't believe we walked out paying $70 just to be shorted like that. read more

Lovely in summer when you can sit on the patio, and live music is great. Good selection and fun bar in historic location

Can't give five stars since I have only eaten there once but would definitely go back. We ate one of their pizzas and I am somewhat of a pizza snob and judge pizza on the sauce quality and quantity. The crust was crispy thin and absolutely delicious. My only issue was that it was too small...10" if I remember correctly, didn't have any extra to take home. read more

Such a shame. The place is so cute and the service was so fast but the food was not very good. The best thing we ordered was the truffle fries. It was a nice portion size. My husband found the fries to be over cooked. I ordered an espresso martini and at first I thought they must have given me the bottom of the espresso pot because there were powdered coffee grounds floating on top. Very gritty. Apparently that was a garnish. It wasn't in the description of the drink and they were kind enough to make me another without the grounds. My gluten free pasta dish looked like the noodles had gone through a violent fight. The pasta was broken up and in shards. It wasn't pleasant to look at but tasted OK, not great. I followed that up with a dessert which was a GF cookie ice cream sandwich. Again it came out super fast like everything else. It's just that it was brought out on the smallest plate with a spoon. Think tea cup saucer. The spoon was no match for the hardness of the cookie and the ice cream went splaying out the sides onto the tablecloth. I had to ask for a bigger plate and a fork. I used my husband's knife to try to cut through the cookie. It was hard. Not frozen, just that hard. I literally had to stab the middle(numerous times)to get the knife to penetrate the cookie so I could cut it. The good news(?) was that we were in and out in 1 hour!! I was so disappointed. I really wanted to like the place it was so cozy inside and our waitress was really nice. Lastly I got extremely sick but I know the risks of being a celiac and eating in restaurants. They did have a disclaimer on their GF stuff so that is entirely on me. read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Cookie ice cream sandwich - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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Went for restaurant week. Had the soup, fried perch and fries, brownie and ice cream dessert. Everything was delicious, except for the tartar sauce which I was not a fan. But that's my personal preference, no fault of the restaurant. Our server was very friendly but when place started getting busy, they got a tad forgetful. Over all a good experience and would return. read more

I would give this place 3 at best. My son and I split a pizza and it was meh. The cheese combination wasn't our favorite, but it wasn't gross. My husband got stuff from the "smokehouse" section of the menu and it was fine he said. I tried the cornbread and it was DISGUSTING; absolutely no flavor. He also had the "twice baked potato" and I use quotations because it really was just a heap of grease. Honestly, for the price we paid for everything, I was expecting a lot more. All I can say is Gordon Ramsey would've spit everything out and walked out. read more

You can't beat the setting of this restaurant. Nestled right on the lake, you can literally hear the waves washing up with you eat. I love the retro tables and chairs on the patio and the outdoor bar with nautical decor. Staff is super friendly and attentive. The food is good and there is a lot to choose from. Portions are big and a tad on the pricier side but they're great to split! My husband and I loved the brisket quesadilla! We will be coming here often! read more

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Love coming here. Always good food, good view and great music. We come here for any birthday the family has read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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BLI Strikes again......This place is midway down the drop of a roller coaster. The service was excellent, atmosphere was excellent, food was miserable. This is their "chicken parm sandwich", whoever approved this clearly didn't taste this prior to giving the ol thumbs up. The bread is cold, chicken clearly warmed up in a microwave (abnormally hot) and the marinara sauce is as bland as a greige living room. Literally zero flavor, hell- throw some salt in the mix and it would make it tolerable. Birthday dinner failure, couldn't even eat half of the sandwich it was so bad. If you're going to charge a premium for bar food at least have someone taste the food before making it to the menu. $150 bucks to feed 4 people with awful food is a joke. Please sell this place to someone who cares or at least hire a corporate chef that can actually cook and cares about the food they're serving. read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

Dined with daughter. Ordered brisket, which came with youkon mashed potato and corn meal muffin and sauce. Was the worst meal I have ever had in a restaurant. The brisket was burned, dry,hard and cut with the grain.The muffin was hard as a rock, and I do mean rock hard and cold. The potato was the only edible thing but that was just warm. The waiter was also 1 star. Sure won't go back again. Could be such a nice place to go. Too bad! Would have added a pic if Iwas able. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in to get a giftcard for a Christmas gift and let me tell you 20 stars out of 10 on our entire experience. We were greeted by Chad who was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable with a smile then we were blessed with Jenna the sweet sweet bartender behind the bar who served our beers with a smile so we had to try the food and let me tell you the new chef knows his stuff too. The food was out of this world. We definitely will be back. It's not everyday where you run into a fun amazing place that has customer service down to a T. We can't wait to go back!! If you are looking forward to a very fun positive experience and juicy melt in youd mouth food go to Bostwick you truly won't be disappointed. Great job guys...Love you!! We will be back very very soon!! read more

I grew up with the Bostwick Lake Inn and it's amazing to see how far it's come in the last twenty years. The venue offers two kinds of dining options, the lively outside patio deck on the lake (summer only) or the cozy, historical main dining room inside. The menu has a variety of options and seasonal dishes but you can never go wrong with a classic burger and fries read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Classic French 75. - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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I've been wanting to check out Bostwick Lake Inn for a while but wanted to take advantage of the awesome patio, and after one of the first warmer days, we finally made it! We ordered the wings (smoked and delicious!), the olive burger and the roasted pear pizza. The burger (for the cost) was a bit on the smaller size, which was kind of disappointing. While it was good, I wouldn't probably order it again. The pear pizza though was delicious! I definitely could have finished the whole thing just because it was so good, but decided against it. My favorite though was the chicken wings. Our server did not hesitate to recommend it to us so I knew it was worth having. I typically don't love deep fried wings and to find smoked wings locally is great! However, I was a little disappointed on a few things - the parking was confusing, there's a lot of spots but people can't seem to follow the lines and a lot of signs saying if you parked somewhere you could get towed. It's not clear if areas are for Bostwick Lake Inn or not. Another is that our server did not come back to refill our waters at all - it was a warmer day and I would have appreciated the water to go along with our meal. We had to flag her down to get our bill and I don't feel like that's the best thing. I do want to go back and check out a few other items that people have recommended and for the lake view and patio, definitely worth a shot! However, a bit far if you're not in Rockford. You're definitely driving out just for this spot. read more

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I've driven by Bostwick Lake Inn countless times but I honestly don't think I've ever been there. Nate and I met my parents there for dinner recently and had a good experience. We arrived right around 6 pm on a Tuesday and I checked the waitlist online and it said there was no wait. I was a little confused, because the entire parking lot was completely full. We weren't really sure what to do, since there's no obvious other parking available and no street parking anywhere, so we just sort of made our own spot and crossed our fingers. My dad had to do the same. When we went inside, I noticed a sign that said something along the lines of, "don't park in front of the antique store next door, ask about additional parking and our shuttle" so it seems like they have a solution for this. Just be aware that parking is limited! There was plenty of open seating available when we arrived so we got a nice booth near the big windows. The view is really nice and we got to see the sunset. I had hoped we could sit outside but my parents preferred inside. They have a really nice deck that I'd love to check out in the future. Not sure how late into the season it's open, but I did see heaters and people were out there in late October. We ordered the Brussels sprouts to share and they came out quickly. It was a huge portion so definitely enough to split between the four of us. Our server was sweet and very polite. I ordered the meat lover's pizza and Nate got the shaved ribeye sandwich. Our food took a little bit to come out, but by this point it was super busy. Also, it was incredibly LOUD inside, like I was struggling to hear my parents talking across the table loud. My pizza was good - a lot of toppings, decent sauce that wasn't too sweet, and the crust held up nicely to all the toppings. However, the shaved ribeye sandwich was so good! The bread was soft and fluffy and the meat was plentiful and super savory. I loved it. There was a bit of heat from the fresh jalapenos, and the crinkle fries were super hot and seasoned well. I would definitely order this next time! I enjoyed the meal, but really the noise level made it pretty unpleasant at times. I'd try to go at an off-peak time in the future. read more

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This was the first time trying this and it was so good!! I liked how it was fried and how all the flavors came together in the sandwich. The service was great! We sat at the covered patio tonight. Had a great dinner overall!! Would recommend this place and sandwich!! read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Fried Shrimp Bahn MI - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

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How about cleaning the bathrooms? The stench of aged urin in the men's bathroom is unbelievable. With the added bonus of actually sticking to the floor. read more

This restaurant is owned by a group that owns multiple restaurants. Given that fact, you would think they would be capable of putting a solid menu together with dishes that are good. Unfortunately, this is far from true. The food is terrible. Only thing going for it is the view. read more

Great food and service. Gets a little noisy to carry on dinner conversations but if you go early and like to talk with your dinner mates it's a great place read more

Dinner with a view. Signs posted everywhere not to park in the business next door (antiques) and walk over so get here early and secure a parking spot. Outside and inside seating again. Tonight was a beautiful Michigan spring night. We got a two top outside by the railing overlooking the lake. The people watching on the board, fishing and swimming entertained us while we waited for food. It was unfortunate that it is spring so the hugs are hatching. the bugs loved our particular table so the staff was kind enough to bring us a special candle also known as a Citronella candy for the table. They attempted to make us comfortable and we appreciate that. I enjoyed lemon cheesecake martini while Jeff had a rum and coke. I was very impressed with the Martini. Even the table next to us asked what I ordered. Jeff and I split the beet and asparagus salad. I am not a big beet fan but was presently surprised at the ratio of condiments to salad. It was refreshing. We added the blackened shrimp. Blackened shrimp is a little on the spicy side. Definitely messaged. You had to pull the tail off but it was worth it. Overall a great night for dinner with a view. read more

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Dinner was very good... New York strip and brisket quesadillas. Our server Brayden was excellent and offered recommendations. We will return soon. Summer Spritz was fantastic!! read more

Bostwick Lake Inn never disappoints! We were there recently for my birthday. Our food was absolutely fabulous! Our waitstaff provided great service. We enjoyed our dinner sitting by the gorgeous stone fireplace. So romantic and always a great time. read more

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My partner and I tried this restaurant for the first time last night. It was a busy Friday evening, the first day of autumn so we expected it to be busy. Surprisingly we were seated inside without a wait. They had a band playing on the deck and since the weather was warm for a late summer evening, lots of boaters were enjoying the water. Our waitress was friendly but you could tell they were under-staffed. She had tables both inside and outside so could see her running back and forth. The inside was quite dark, without overhead lighting, only fans. They had candles on the table but they weren't lit. Our food arrived pretty quickly. We both ordered a hamburger with chips. Unfortunately the burgers were very dry and had no flavor. They had lots of "extras" you could add on for an additional price ($1.50+), my partner added mushrooms but they were served on the side, not on the burger itself. They also were dry; I'm not even quite sure how to make dry mushrooms...The kettle cooked chips weren't any different or better than a bag of chips you buy from the store. I didn't take a picture of my food. But for two basic burgers and water, it was $45. The waitress asked if I wanted pickles on my burger, we both said sure. Then on the bill there was an $1 up charge for them. I have no issue paying extra for something but to charge me a dollar for TWO pickle slices is ridiculous. Our waitress was overly busy, we didn't get refills on our water and she only came back when I asked for ranch and to give us the bill. We ate our (dry) food, paid the bill and left. We might try them again in the future but for now, we'll have to give them a pass. I gave this a 2 star review because our waitress was working her butt off so we understand this was a back-of-house issue rather than front. *oh and apparently there is some contention with the parking lot based on the massive sign above the entrance. They offer golf cart rides to your car or home but I would say parking is an issue. ** I did add a blurry photo of our receipt, again it was very low lighting so difficult to see. read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Our receipt - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

I will never go back! The waitress forgot our food many times, then when it was finally delivered it was cold. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish wasn't even warm. I took a bite out of it and I couldn't manage to eat it cold. So I asked them if they could remake it. The waitress touched it and said "absolutely, let me have them remake that for you" When she came back she gave me the SAME fish that I took a bite out of and spit out and she touched. You could see the bite marks and the spit out piece. I asked her if the kitchen double fried it to heat it and she told me yes. HOW UNSANITARY for other guests. That's absolutely disgusting. I'm a super clean person but who know what else that oil has touched. What if someone had covid, or hand foot mouth, etc. My friend didn't even want to finish their food. We were completely grossed out. We were just done eating at that point. They offered to bring us something else or a gift card but there was nothing about that experience that ever wanted to make me go back. I don't care about free food, it was so bad. read more

Visited on a Thursday during covid . We were seated immediately on their outdoor deck . It was warm enough with all the heaters Nd coverings for me to take off my jacket in January. Truly my best "outdoor" dining experience . Staff was friendly , full menu is available and drinks were great. Could have used a blue cheese olive in my martini if I'm being picky . My wife ordered a burger to order with extra toppings and was very pleased . I opted for the New York Strip and asparagus. Very good steak , tender, flavorful , and topped with a blue cheese butter ... yum beat steak I've had in a bit . Very relaxed great service and busy every table full by 4:30, felt like a senior diner but it was worth going early as there was a wait when we left for those premium heated outdoor tables . read more

I would give BLI 5 stars for ambiance and 3 for food. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, a peach and bacon pizza with no onions and a burger with no onions. Our drinks were very good but all of the food except the Brussels sprouts came out wrong. They sent out a pepperoni and banana pepper pizza.... Not even close to peach and bacon. We ended up being there very late and got home an hour late to the sitter while we waited for the right food. read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Drinks were pretty good! - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

We had a Great experience here!! Table for four on Friday night and we had good service and excellent food. We sat inside by the fire on a chilly fall night, but the outdoor patio had heaters no set up and looked like a fun place to eat also. read more

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I absolutely loved dining at Bostwick Lake Inn. We sat on the patio which I highly recommend if possible. The food, drinks and service were on point. I'll definitely be back again! read more

Excellent service and bartenders, will definitely go back again. Great lake views and pick up from overflow lot.

This might be the best salmon I've ever had in my life. Beautiful location. Great atmosphere. No complaints!

Went here for date night and had a nice time. It has a more casual feel for a Gilmore Collection Restaurant, I expected it to be a little nicer. I got the fish and chips. It was delicious. My husband got the Shaved Rib-eye sandwich with Truffle fries. I tried his truffle fries and they were amazing! He enjoyed his sandwich a lot too. Service was great! I would like to try this place again when it is warmer and the patio is open for a better vibe. read more

Bostwick Lake Inn - Fish N' Chips GF - New American Near Me - Rockford, Michigan

This is such a hidden gem. Everytime we dine here, I wonder why we don't go there more often. First, the location of this restaurant is perfect. The drive up from Grand Rapids is serene, and during peak leaf color, astonishingly beautiful. It's right on a lake, and if you're lucky enough to secure deck seating, the view is breathtaking. Tonight we started on the deck (even though it was drizzling out, most of the deck is covered). However, after the rain turned into a deluge and the wind picked up, we waved the white flag and secured a booth inside. We came here for an anniversary dinner. I was pleasantly surprised at how many menu items were naturally gluten free! I had a Sicilian Soda to start, and we ordered the House Queso appetizer. For main entrees, my husband had the perch dinner, and I ordered the smoked duck breast. We both thoroughly enjoyed our dinners! The smoked duck breast was moist with the most amazing smoked flavor. My sides included a medley of brussel sprouts, sweet corn, bacon and a pompadoo onion marmalade. Never heard of it before, but it was AMAZING. For dessert, we enjoyed creme Brulee with 2 spoons. All naturally GF. Amazing dinner and amazing views! read more

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