Came in by myself around 10pm to watch nba playoff game at the bar. Service was great, they had half off pizza's and happy hour late night food and drink specials. I had a supreme pizza square and a small antipasti salad. Both were very delicious. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommend the place. read more

This was a last minute visit, and a friend brought us here since it's one of their regular spots. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, which made for a welcoming experience. The interior has a casual sports bar feel, with lots of taxidermy and an outdoorsy vibe. I have a bit of mixed reviews on the food. I ordered the barbecue back ribs, but they tasted more like baked ribs than traditional barbecue, which was a little disappointing. The fries were really good and I really liked the variety of options, from waffle fries to sweet potato fries and even mashed potatoes. I was told that the walleye dinner and the chicken sandwich was really good, so it's possible I just didn't order one of their popular dishes. The prices are very reasonable, and since everyone else at the table enjoyed their meals, I would be open to coming back and trying something different. read more

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Wow - haven't been here forever! Met 3 longtime sport nuts friends. Service was beyond great - fish tacos were perfect - came with coleslaw & pickles ! Totally up north feel. - loved the overhead running model train track read more

Our waiter was very professional and our food came out quickly. Portions are a good size. Cute restaurant to go to they have this tiny train above the restaurant which is fun to watch. read more

Gilbert's Lodge - Sports Bars Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

I really used to enjoy Gilbert's. Last couple times have been bad. Burgers used to be great. Now you order medium and it's well done. Waffle fries were like they soaked them in oil for 2 days and soggy. They did the same thing to the sweet potato fries. Overall they have really gone done hill. read more

Updating since it's been a few years since I came here and I dined in this time. It was fairly busy inside but service was quick and friendly. The inside is like stepping into a restaurant from the 90s, it has a nostalgic vibe. I had to get the spinach artichoke dip again and it was still great and very garlicky. My club sandwich was good too. The waffle fries were a pretty small serving size for the almost $4 upgrade and were kind of bland. Rest of the food was good though. The menu offers a vast variety of options and seems ideal for group dining. read more

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Cute little spot with good bar food. They have the whole "lodge" vibe with pizzas, burgers and more. Service was great, our only issue was having to return the potato skins as they were WAY over cooked. Everything else was great though, and we still had plenty to eat. read more

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Visited for Father's Day... I got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken do not recommend! I had them bring me some Parmesan, hoping to give it a little flavor, but I just had no flavor at all and the chicken was a little bit chewy ... It just grossed me out However, we had the pretzel sticks. Delicious! Saganaki was perfect. My husband had the coconut shrimp also delicious My daughter got barbecue chicken pizza the flavor was really good but it two heads weird chewy chicken on it The waitress offered to talk to the manager for me to get a ticket off my bill... The Alfredo... But I told her it wasn't that serious. I tried it and I didn't like it so there was an attempt on their part to fix it. I just wouldn't order that there again! The ambience is OK definitely bar/restaurant feel I will say the people next to us got nachos. They were huge and they looked delicious. If I ever do go back I'm definitely getting the nachos. read more

The food is always good. My favorite is the turkey with artichoke & spinach dip on a pretzel bun. This is a two or three meal sammy! It's huge! Did I mention it's amazing! It's a treat to eat here! Great service! It's fun to watch the overhead train go round and round too! read more

We are members at the nearby Edsel Ford House and were going to see the holiday lights and wanted some place casual to eat before hand, since we were bundled up like snowmen and were dressed in our warmest (aka comfortable) clothes. A quick Yelp search turned up this place. I looked at the menu and saw it was huge and knew that everyone in my party could find something to eat. We went at dinner time on a Friday night and it was hopping. The main parking lot is small but they have an over flow lot, just FYI. They said a 30 minute wait but I don't think it was that long. They have a cute little area outside with fire pits. We went outside for part of our wait and then decided we will be outside enough at the Ford House and went inside for the rest of our wait. It's kind of crowded in the waiting area with just one bench to sit on. It's loud inside, be prepared for that and if it bothers you, don't go at one of their busy times. I thought the atmosphere was fun and it didn't bother me. The wait staff was super friendly. At my table there was an order of steak fajitas, and yes they smelled delicious on the sizzling platter they were served on. Also has was a Reuben and fries. My husband and I split the nachos. No joke, these things were HUGE. Embarrassingly huge....haha. we opted for chicken and it really didn't have any taste, I would suggest getting beef. The nachos themselves were good and very cheesy. Lots of salsa and sour cream on the side. We took home a small pizza box worth of leftovers. Again, they were HUGE! I'm happy to have found a casual and friendly place to eat near the Ford House and we will definitely go back and try out more of their huge menu! read more

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The best fish tacos Anywhere This establishment has really good food Anything you order Crisp drinks Great Ambiance and Service read more

We went here for Thanksgiving with family and it was the absolute worst Thanksgiving of my life. The turkey was gristly (how is that even possible?!??), the mash potatoes and stuffing were cold and the serving sizes were smaller than what you'd give to your kids if eating at home. On top of it, the service was mediocre at best. They were so rushed, that they didn't even hand out the silverware or put it in napkins, they literally dumped it on one end of the table (yes, directly on the table, not on the napkins) and left us to pass it down to everyone in the party...and of course with a large party, they baked in a 20% tip. This wasn't the end either. The meal came with a choice of pie at the end, but we were told "all we have is pumpkin". So much for that apple pie I was looking forward to. There weren't even any apologies for the lack of options that were advertised and we weren't told they were out until the end. Just an all around awful experience on what is supposed to be a festive holiday. If you're not going to do Thanksgiving correctly, then please don't even open for Thanksgiving. This was terrible. I'll definitely never come back. I rarely write poor reviews, but I literally have nothing positive to say about this experience. I've had far better food and service at a number of restaurants that are far less expensive. They would have to pay me to come back. Save your time and money. Go elsewhere. There are a ton of other great restaurants and places that do Thanksgiving really well. This isn't one. read more

The service here has become incredibly unreliable and I do not think I will be going back. We ordered three burgers and every single one was incorrect. We asked for regular buns but got pretzel buns. I asked for no bell peppers and I swear they put extra on my burger. They also forgot the 4 ranches entirely and gave me a literal four onion rings as a side. The only thing they managed to do correctly was cook the meat through. I'm incredibly disappointed with this place especially considering 3 burgers was nearly $50 read more

disappointed this trip--have always loved this place--the decor is like you are up north--the food has always been really good--was there yesterday on a monday when the pizza is half off--we ordered the $20 supreme thinking it would be $10 of course--for some reason the bill said $17--asked the bartender about it & she gave some 'mumbo-jumbo' answer--the pizza came to us on the cold side as was the case with the person sitting next to us at the bar--sad that this happened but we probably won't be back...... read more

We went here to grab a quick bite to eat and were impressed. I love how many GF options they have and that they carry GF bread and buns so you can get pretty much any sandwich and burger gluten free along with GF pizza and stir fry amongst other things. I got the turkey Asiago sandwich and it was delicious. My daughter got the pizza and loved it and my son got the tenders and it was huge and delicious, husband got a special walleye sandwich and said it was the best. Our server was prompt and friendly, I let her know it was my son's birthday and she brought out a hot cookie and ice cream for him and my daughter so they wouldn't fight. The atmosphere is very cool lodge look restaurant with a neat train overhead that my son loved to watch and the bar side was a nice size with high tops and looked like lots of fun. They have lots of TVs all over the restaurant to watch the game or whatever and a nice up north lodge feel. Highly recommended!! read more

We had a party of fifteen on a Wednesday night. They did not accept reservations, so we just popped in. They were very accommodating. We had a nice time catching up with family. I had the fish and chips. They were delicious. Also enjoyed the nachos to share with everyone. Enormous portions! Very good. read more

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From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've stepped inside a cozy, log cabin up north! I have not been here since covid happened, and the pizza is still fresh and amazing- not to mention their prices have remained very reasonable considering global supply chain inflation! I ordered a large (deep dish) Gilbert's supreme, which was loaded with toppings and they were even willing to substitute a couple things for me. The service was fast and friendly, even for being very busy during the Monday night 1/2 off pizza special (all day; dine-in only)! Plenty of leftovers over for the week for $10! They also have other daily specials during the week. They are open 364 days each year- Christmas is the only day they're closed (hours vary on holidays). read more

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Family friendly spot. Don't expect anything amazing. They have good soups & fries. I really like that they have clam chowder & sweet potatoes fries. Will be back for that. We got the ribs & burgers for the main. The ribs were meat but a little dry for me. Make sure to ask for extra BBQ sauce if you like it saucy. The burger was good also. read more

My goddaughter had just had her first dance recital and our crew that came to cheer her on wanted to treat her to a celebratory ice cream. I'm not super familiar with the east side but my friends said Gilbert's was the perfect place for a group, including three kids. Why? Their menu is huge, the tables are huge, and it's a casual enough place that a group could possibly get a little rowdy without getting side eyes from others. So to Gilbert's we went! We ended up sitting in the front covered porch/patio. Goddaughter and her twin brother went directly to the bumpy cake sundae on the menu. The rest of the table ordered more savory items like some sharable apps and then full meals. My mom and I had dinner started back at her house so we passed on the full meal but we definitely indulged in more than a few bites of their soft pretzels and loaded waffle fries. Both were quite good (tho with all the cheese, bacon, etc on the loaded fries it was not exactly good FOR you tho, haha). We enjoyed both so much we kept on snacking and before we knew it we were full. So much for the dinner we had planned! The kids loved their sundaes, which were almost as big as their heads, and overall we had a really lovely time. Our waitress was super kind and patient (bless her for rolling with the children who were now hyped up on sugar). The kids also loved watching the train running around on an elevated track near the ceiling, also a fun touch). If you're looking for a spot for a casual dinner with a group, kid friendly fare, and/or a expansive menu, Gilbert's might be the place for you. read more

Soup wasn't hot so Karen the Manager gave me a bowl to go. She was so kind and friendly. We will go back because of her. The fish and chips was delicious. Drinks good. read more

Stopped in yesterday for dinner. Definitely rustic vibes. Menu has a little of everything. Had a great server. Really loved the Saganaki pizza, you can get just cheese or add sausage or gyro meat. We will have to try it with the gyro meat next time. The spinach and artichoke dip was good, pretty standard. The Asiago chicken sandwich was very good the grilled chicken was cooked off nicely. I feel like some pesto or balsamic glaze would take it up a notch. read more

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Man it's been too long since I've been here but glad I was able to today! This place was like walking into a dream bar/restaurant! Everyone that I encountered showed a positive side to them. The food was super delicious and still cannot believe how the Patty Melt changed my views on every other patty melt that I've ever consumed! I wasn't even hungry and figured I'd eat half and take half home. Nope! I think I could have put down a 3 lbs version of that since it was so damn good! I've only had 1 place that set my scale for the best I've ever had before Gilbert's did today, and that was Bennigans! Glad this place isn't around the block from me or else I'd weigh 300 lbs before Christmas 2025! Waitstaff and every single employee was awesome too! It really did feel like a dream because I've never experienced 100% positivity before in my life until today. Bathroom was Spic N Span clean and spotless, the bar was immaculate, floor was completely clean, and all those flat screens were perfectly placed for you to watch everything without causing whiplash! My Aunt mentioned something to the waitress about the chair next to her but whatever. Mine was a little wiggly but super comfortable, almost like that little wiggle was the cherry on top of how comfortable it was to sit and not get cramps. read more

Gilbert's Lodge - Patty Melt! 3 of these would be my death penalty last meal. 4 if possible! I could do 4. - Sports Bars Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

The bartenders are always super friendly and nice! Monday is half off pizza night! Sandwiches are great too!

Food was average canned and frozen meat stuff. Service was not so good. Server was tired or overworked probably. After dropping off food never seen her until we got our bill. Where she boxed up my stuff before I was finished eating. SMH read more

Service was slow. All of us had meals that were not great. Couldn't send food back because server wasn't around and we were hungry. Have been going here for years, but the last few times have been bad. And it's not a cheap meal. I wanted a refund! read more

Had a memorial luncheon here for my cousin who passed during covid, on Wednesday at 1 pm. Driving up, there wasn't a place a park in the attached lot, so we had to park across the side street in another parking area. Our memorial luncheon was in a private room off to the right behind the hostess stand. My first thought was outdated but fine. The room was right off the kitchen, with no doors, so all we heard was banging, clanging, and the music they pumped in the kitchen. This became a REAL nuisance when we were having our ceremony. TAPS was being played and folding of an American Flag, all while we heard all that ruckus coming from the kitchen. It really made me angry. They knew what we were here for. A waitress even came in while this was happening and tried to deliver a drink. I gave her a death stare, and she proceeded to lean against the wall until were finished. After the ceremony, we were served family-style, salad and breadsticks. Their ranch was pretty good, as well as their breadsticks, both yummy. Then we had the option of chicken Marsella or parmesan cod. Hubby and I got one of each so we could try both. The cod, it was good, the chick, eh, fine. The vegetables they gave us were so overcooked, and possibly from frozen. We brought our own cake, but they served us vanilla ice cream with the cake. The ice cream was pre-scooped into metal dishes and put back into the freezer, but it wasn't earlier that day. The ice cream showed signs of being really old, when it gets gummy on the sides around the dish, and tasted like the freezer. It was gross. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR A MEMORIAL LUNCHEON! They showed no respect for our grieving, and the food was subpar. read more

How have I never been to Gilbert's? I have been working in the area for 7 years.... So Monday is half off pizza night and the place is a mad house! The ambiance is a cabin up north. Patio area, dining room, it's big open, Lodgey and loud! It's really great- rustic. Got the "black and blue" burger and it was awesome! I love a burger were it's messy! Now it didn't fall apart but Gilbert's has it right with all the toppings (lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle) and they were ample it was like a side salad of toppings! Burger was perfectly cooked medium well (don't judge). It was great. Fun place, good service, great burger! Can't wait to go back! read more

Kitchen is open until 11PM. Restaurant closes at midnight. It's busy here, a popular Friday night spot. We are seated in the patio, by Harper. Melissa is waiting on us tonight. Ordered a three alarm Turkey on burger, onion rings and the Huntsman. Was informed after my order was in a few minutes later that they ran out of turkey burger. Ordered the 3 alarm with the impossible burger instead. $29.67. The three alarm burger with the impossible patty was good. The brioche bun was soft and billowy. The burger as a whole was a good combination. Fresh jalapeños would have made it even better. The onion rings breading was crusty and at times too hard. It wasn't my jam. The slaw wasn't to my taste either. The huntsman was rather salty, but packed with a ton of turkey meat. The 3 alarm burger was the better part of our meal. Too bad we split our meal. read more

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Service was good, ambiance is hokey and kitschy. So many of my friends who are SCS natives tell me about going with their family and being obsessed with the train. They always carry Bell's Hopslam when it comes in season which is so brave, and I'll always love them for it. read more

My family has been dining here for as long as I can remember. What I love about this local restaurant is they are perfect for everyone: Gilbert's offers a large bar area with Keno and arcade games, a kids menu, and lots of tables and seating for large groups. I highly recommend the saganaki or Wisconsin cheese fries as an appetizer to split with your group. The cheese fries are essentially waffle fry nachos, with toppings and sour cream. Huge potion for everyone to happily share! My Auntie swears by the hoagie. My mom loves the fish and chips. Boyfriend was thrilled with his Reuben. I love the sweet and sour chicken sauté, with brown rice and sautéed veggies. Portions are great and you can easily walk out with food for later. Service is hit or miss but given that it's a pandemic, I know how hard everyone is working. Refills were always taken care of and we did get checked on often during our recent visit. Don't forget about half off pizza on Mondays! read more

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Service was poor. Incompetent managerial staff. Food was decent though. Need 85 characters but y'all don't need the full issue.

Food is reliably excellent and service is fast and efficient. Need anything else?? That's why we keep going across town...it's plain good.

Our go to family place to dine in SCS. Our kids love the place- service is top notch. Half off Monday Pizza is the bomb! read more

Have not been here in years and glad I stopped in.Food was great. Service was just as good. Asian salad was huge and loaded with chicken.

I would personally never go back here again. The restaurant echos alot and reminds me of eating in a cafeteria in high school due to the intense echo of other people. I got the coconut shrimp. The shrimp was too sweet and the rice was absolutely disgusting and tasted like nail polish remover. The broccoli was cold as soon as it came out, I told the server and she got me a new side about 10 mins later. It was so hot that I could tell the cooks were being passive aggressive. The server didn't take our drink order just gave us water. We had to ask for tongs for our salads they don't give them automatically. It was a joke of a restaurant. read more

Nick is the best server!! Saganaki pizza and potato skins, he even added the cherries to my cherry wheat. The service can be super hit or miss, but he is a hit! read more

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My first time there. I had the beef stew bread bowl it was delicious, the meat was so tender. My husband had the baked spaghetti and it was very good as well. The service was quick and efficient. Loved their pomegranate margaritas. Will definitely be returning. They have an extremely extensive menu, can't wait to try many other items they serve. read more

Great place! Such a wide array of food choices and great service! I loved the spinach & artichoke quesadilla!!! Loved the cabin vibe, made me feel like I was up north! Definitely will be returning. read more

Been going every year for Thanksgiving after the Lions game. Checked the website and nothing said about "reservations ", which we have never had to have. Walked in, 70% of the tables empty, yet told we cannot sit down. On top of that, after telling the hostess we had been coming for years, the person that looked to be the manager told us they can't take us and was not friendly about it. Highly disappointed in the restaurant that we have spent so many Thanksgivings together as a family. On to find a new restaurant that keeps our tradition and or posts that we need reservations. read more

Me and my fiancé hosted a family meet and greet in the private room. This is a very busy restaurant trying to get info over the phone was difficult, so I recommend that you go in person to make your arrangements. The banquet menu offers a lot to choose from at a reasonable cost. We we're able to decorate a couple of the tables and the rest were already arranged with place settings for our party of 30 guest when me and fiancé arrived. From the menu we choose , family style service of the mostaccioli and chicken marsala with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Because we had a couple Vegans attending Flip assisted with assigning the kitchen to fix them vegetable platters without dairy products. There were mixed reviews from the guest about the food but mostly positive. I personally don't suggest the mixed vegetables, they were mushy, overcooked. Everything else was tasty. The chocolate chip cookies were delicious. Drew our banquet waitress was very accommodating and patient. She even complimented me for hosting such a really nice event. Just a suggestion to management, there needs to be a door attached separating the kitchen noise from the banquet room. read more