My best childhood years were spent on the sidewalks of Bellevue Michigan fifty years ago…read more On a whim I decided to stop in to the Village Bar for dinner. I am so glad I did! Serena, a lifelong Bellevue girl was tending bar and provided great service. She introduced me to her mother, also a lifelong resident. I had a great time quietly eavesdropping on the conversation of six locals, who reminded me of why it is so great to grow up in small town America. No one is a stranger. And if you walk in there alone and sit at the bar like I did, you will not eat alone. I write about the atmosphere first, because if you live in a place where you never see the same person twice, spend some time at the Village Bar in Bellevue to understand what you're missing. It's the Midwest Michigan simplicity we've all been craving. Now for the food. I had the wet burrito which comes in steak, beef or chicken. I chose the beef which had excellent flavor. The condiments, such as sour cream, jalapeños, and salsa are served on the side As you can see by the photo there are three full meals on this single plate, all for $9 dollars. Seriously! They let me snap pictures of the boneless wings and steak salad just before they took them to the table. Both of these portions are crazy big too. They have several craft beers on tap served in frosted mugs. I chose an Oberon served with an orange slice a quarter inch wide. Perfect. If you like mixed drinks, there are no automatic stoppers on their bottles. You will get what Serena gives you as she eyeballs it, and it will be generous. So, stay on her good side and tip her well. I had a great experience. So check it out.

Awesome place and environment. Friendly work staff. Good food. Pricing is pretty good alsoread more

The Wednesday burger special is one hell of a deal! Trust me on this! Loved the service, the…read moreatmosphere, and the price!

New owner, but still a dive. In this case, dive bar is a…read moregood thing. Can get a little rough later at night, but it's a good stop.

Their BLT is killer. I came in here with my boyfriends family while visiting Marshall and we…read morestopped in on a Thursday night, so the place was decently active. We had a great spot in the booth so prime visual of the TVs and the rest of the restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating and our food didn't take too long. My BLT came with an aioli sauce which was so tasty. If I happen to come here again I would definitely order the same. It was clearly a popular spot with the locals too.

Went based on reviews and input from others that live in the area. Daughter and SIL are moving to…read morethe area and we love Schuler's for quality food but really hoped to enjoy this place for a fun atmosphere. I also heard they rent out space on the second floor and was going to inquiry about that for a party this summer but after today's experience, hell no! We went in and sat at the bar, ordered a drink, simple one with Tito's but it was wrong. That's not what bothered me, the fact that so many ppl walked by and never asked about it or asked anything says something. Also got to hear a lot of complaining. Isn't that what you love? 99% certain the person 18 inches in front of us, working was complaining about a drink made for a customer. They didn't like it and his response was that they could leave. I did call him out on that, you can tell I embarrassed him and he said he was talking about a co-worker. I'm pretty sure he was trying to cover, I know what I heard but he was embarrassed. It has been years but I've been a server, bartender, etc. the conversations are going to take place but you don't do it directly in front of customers.

Dark Horse is a solid step up from your average local bar. Their house beers are very popular. The…read morefood is also really good - it's not just stereotypical "bar food". I've have their pizza a couple of times and highly recommend it! The restaurant itself is kind of small, which means it can feel a bit crowded some nights. One fun aspect of Dark Horse, however, is that the walls (and ceilings!) are lined with custom mugs, each belonging to a Dark Horse regular. This gives the bar a special charm that makes it feel unique. Something to note is that the service can be pretty slow when they're busy.

Everyone knows to go to Dark Horse for good times in the beer garden, they have grown from a small…read morebrewery with food to know having so much more. I feel that somehow their food is overlooked and should not be. They have a great menu. My favorite, all of their pizza selections. They have offered pizza for years, but I have recently discovered their Detroit style pizza. What a game changer! I grew up on Buddy's Pizza and the Dark Horse version might be better. Check out all of the fun events because there is something for everyone.

Good food. Good drinks, great atmosphere the service is great just an all around place to spend…read moresome time at

Always a go to place for lunch and Friday fish fry with a great salad bar as a highlight. Pricing…read moreis reasonable with good service.

Omg every thing I imagined the Monte Cristo Wellington would be!!! Utter perfection!…read more Best service , best ambience, best food! We have brunch here every Sunday!!

Had dinner here a couple nights ago. I ordered off the specials menu - it was good, but one of the…read moresides was sesame kale for a fish dish; I expected the kale to be cooked, but it was raw - a bit odd. Otherwise, we were happy. One companion had the Moroccan stew and enjoyed it. Another had a burger, one had fish and chips (fries), another a steak. Interestingly, their steak is cooked in vegan butter. Service was good. TVs are a bit hard to see from the dining area - there is a row of doors acting as a wall between the bar and dining area which blocks the lower part of each TV. Nice outdoor dining space. Will definitely go back.

Really good burger. I mean top notch. My wife loved her olive burger. Me just a cheese burger with…read moregreat flavor. Quick service was not disappointed.

The cook Tom always found a way to mess up my order.. From cold flour shells on Taco Tuesday to red…read moremeat in the center of my well done burger. The bartenders pay more attention to the regular patrons than they do non regulars. The bathrooms are THE worst! They're not handicap accessible and they're very small. I recommend this place if you're looking for a dive bar with a dive bar menu. And it's called T Caps Tavern now...

Let's talk about this little divey bar! We were waiting on dinner reservations when we saw a little…read morechalkboard sign outside, near some stairs. Walking into lower levels seems sketch, but you can always find the best people there. This sweet little Speak Easy was everything we needed! Bomb cocktail drinks - we only had time to stay for 1 before leaving for reservations, but we even asked what time they closed bc we wanted to come back! Sadly, they close at 9, so you'll have to get to your gangster table at the start. Check the pictures out!!!

Avoid at all cost. The drinks were $15-18 for an old fashioned and they tasted terrible. The…read moreservice was ok and the atmosphere was decent but strange. For a speakeasy it was too bright inside but they tried. My tab was $33 for 2 drinks and it was by far the worst drink I've ever had at a speakeasy.

First time visiting Riverside Pub. Good food, service was good, a little slow. Beautiful weather,…read more so the patio was very busy. Had a great band that played. Typical bar menu. The loaded tots were delicious

God I love this place. Do I really need to write any more?!?…read more Okay. Taco Thursday is really a thing...stop in and check it out. (3) tacos for $6 bucks - phenomenal deal. Taste you ask? Soo delicious!!!! Beer is ice cold, drinks are "just right", and tacos? Absolutely amazing. If you come here you may question your GPS as you'll find yourself parking behind what you think is a laundromat, but trust me when I tell you this place is soo worth it!! And did I mention they back the blue? Yep, that's right! If you don't, just keep scrolling - they'll happily pass on your business. One of the Battle Creek's best hidden gems right here, go see for yourself!!

Great place to visit with friends and family Makes a bunch…read moreof food Keeps the gang happy Good place to watch the games