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    Great Lakes

    3.5 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    GREAT LAKES ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mak G.

    the atmosphere was calm and quiet and it was a really pretty restaurant i liked it. the service was good because it was pretty slow when we went. the server was very kind and had good energy. the food was good i got potato skins and a bagel could have been better but potato skins arnt really diner food so it was good. and the chicken a fries were good so i'm not complaining over all i'd go back.

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    Ben P.

    This used to be a good diner. The last 3 times ive come here, all were during normal posted business hours ive been denied service. 3 months ago i show up 2 hours before their posted hours, the girl inside said it was slow so they were all going home. Last month i walked in an hour before the posted close time and was told they already shut down the kitchen. Tonight i walk in at 730 (closes at 8 Tonight), waited to be sat for 15 minutes while being ignored. At 745 the girl says im sorry we close at 8pm. Ok well its not 8... i say, ive been here for 15 minutes . Her response is well wr closed 16 minutes ago. Take your money and your patronage to a different local diner where they appreciate your business and not to a place like this where the employees gobout of their way to ignore you and make up excuses to not serve you.

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    Ryan S.

    Nice family diner with a helpful friendly staff. It was clean and had a wide variety of menu items. Went with a traditional breakfast, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns. Everything was cooked perfectly. The sausage and bacon had a unique flavor that was quite tasty. Wife went with chicken noodle soup and fries. The soup was very good and on the thicker side; lots of flavor. As for the fries, they were just okay if that. I think it was maybe just a bad batch. We'd go back....

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    The chicken fried steak was good, the meatloaf sandwich was good, and the penne alfredo was good, not mushy.

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    Bath City Bistro - All you eat Sunday Brunch, y'all. 10am-3pm every Sunday. Right now it's only $14/person

    Bath City Bistro

    3.5(162 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown Mount Clemens
    $$

    We had a reservation and came here for my moms birthday! They were busy but our server was very…read moreattentive and even gave my mom a free drink for her birthday. I got a side salad and a southwest wrap. The side salad was huge and has so many toppings with a really good creamy balsamic dressing. The wrap was phenomenal. It had a honey chipotle aioli that was creamy with a little kick to it. It was unlike anything I've tasted before and elevated a simple wrap. Not to mention the inside was wrapped in melted cheese. Overall this place can be busy and have slower service but this time we had no issues. The food is high quality and tastes above average. It is also in downtown Mt. Clemens so it's a nice to walk around afterwards.

    I was very disappointed with our experience at Bath City Bistro. My family was refused service…read morebecause we had two young children with us. We were told they didn't want to seat us because it was "a bar," even though it was during regular business hours and they were open for food service. At no point in the restaurant's description or online information does it state that guests must be 21 or older, or that children are not welcome. Had that been made clear, we never would have attempted to dine there. Families should be aware that this does not appear to be a family-friendly establishment, despite there being no indication of that beforehand. We left feeling embarrassed and disappointed by how the situation was handled.

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    Fifth stop on the 2024 Chili Cook-Off

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    Gumbo's - Ma n Cheese Bites

    Gumbo's

    4.3(220 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown Mount Clemens
    $$

    Great Cajun! Enjoyed the New Orleans Medley. I got the Etoufee, Gumbo, and Jambalaya and each cup…read morewas tasty! The cornbread was made fresh daily and made to perfection. If you're looking for Lousiana creole cuisine in SE Michigan, this is the place...

    Been awhile since I've eaten at Gumbo's. Gave it another try recently. The parking still sucks. The…read moreinterior has been remodeled and looks great, love the dark layout and the huge dining room, however the food remains touch and go. Certain dishes are great, others not. Got a huge bread basket that looked empty, when peering in, two small pieces of stale french bread smothered in Saran wrap were visible. Shame all that wasted space. C'mon Gumbo. Don't skimp on the bread. Serve it fresh too! During past dining experiences, the fried shrimp and hushpuppies were much larger. During this visit they were midget sized, like they were "cooking to a price point". That said, Gumbo's always excelled at frying and they tasted great. The fried catfish was dredged in cornmeal and flour. It tasted as good as catfish can taste, considering slimy-stank taste is natural to a bottom feeder and next to impossible to cook out. If you like catfish, gather up a chair, you're in the right place. The gumbo was watery with small dices of sausage and more midget shrimp. The broth had little taste. Mediocre gumbo is a misdemeanor violation. I wrote Gumbo's a ticket on that one. The cajun pasta was very good. In the old days they used bowtie pasta in a thick creamy sauce smacked with Cajun decadence and big ole' shrimps. Today they used penne (not a big deal, but it cheapens the dish) in a disappointly watery sauce with a few midget shrimp. It still tasted good but it quite clear at this point Gumbo's was cooking to a price point. The STAR OF THE SHOW was the shrimp crawfish etouffee. Wow! Thick, creamy, rich gravy with a heavenly base of toasted roux having notes of roasted peanut. They got that one right, midget shrimps and all. I want another bowl NOW! DIATRIBE ALERT: Service wasn't terrible but far from exceptional. The new generation of wait staff expects big tips for mediocre service, like we should should be honored by their presence. I always tip large despite my general grumpiness. Problem is, tipping culture has gotten out of hand. It's become a bottomless pit of greed. Front and back staff with their hands out perpetually. Cash registers programmed to induce tip guilt. Dirty looks for not tipping a carry-out order. CARRY-OUT RULES: If I don't sit down to eat, I ain't tipping your ass. Go back to Nursing School or something like that. Why should the customer pick up the slack for an industry refusing to pay employees a decent wage? SUMMARY: Love the vibe. Like the food. Gumbo's was clearly cooking to a price point. Midget shrimp? Sacriledge. New Orleans ain't like that.

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    The Sandbar

    The Sandbar

    3.5(107 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    The Sandbar is easy to miss if you're driving by. But, stop in and stay a while. You'll be glad you…read moredid. It wasn't busy, but it was still nice to get our order taken quickly after we sat down. The beer prices are reasonable, particularly on tap. But, my wife's Moscow Mule seemed a bit weak, and it cost more than the beer. The food arrived quickly, too, and everything was hot off the grill. My wife and I both got the salmon sliders. Each sandwich has a generous chunk of perfectly cooked salmon. I ordered the tater tots, which were amazingly crispy and flavorful. My wife got the same thing, with french fries. The fries are good, but I like the tots better. My daughter's mac & cheese was super cheesy and buttery, and just needed a little salt to make it perfect. My son got a burger with a fried egg on it, and he said it was nice and beefy. Prices were reasonable, too. And, there are big screen TVs wherever you look. I can see this becoming a regular stop for good food and drinks.

    This place sucks; we left before we even ordered, music too loud, service too slow…read more It was 9pm, and we had a long drive home, so we wanted to grab something to eat near the boat launch before we hit the highway. We sat down, the music was so loud you couldn't even have a conversation, couldn't hear the waitress, we waited a long time for her to return to our table, we asked her if they could turn down the music and were told "Well I can ask, but the people at the bar want it loud.", We got up and left. Plus, the menu was full of tree nut allergens and there was not one label.

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    O'Halloran's Public House

    O'Halloran's Public House

    3.9(107 reviews)
    2.2 miDowntown Mount Clemens
    $$

    I went here with a group for an outing. It's a nice place inside, lots of dark wood and…read morehigh-mounted TVs. We had one server for everyone, and she did a good job considering the circumstances. The food was fine, pretty standard pub fair. The soup was good, the fish and chips were ok. Unfortunately, a few weeks after this visit, they closed for good.

    We came here on a Saturday night for a couple of birthdays. We had a reservation for 5:00 and were…read moresat promptly. The service was quite slow, we ended up leaving around 7:00. It took 20ish minutes to get drinks and refills. I had asked for a water several times and we had to end up sharing. We got chicken tenders, poutine and pierogi for appetizers. The poutine and chicken tenders were both amazing! The chicken was fresh and very good quality, it seemed to be hand breaded. The poutine had great flavor also! The pierogi was dry and not great, so I would skip those next time. For dinner I ordered the mac and cheese and French onion soup. The French onion soup was so salty it was inedible. The Mac and cheese was also disappointing. I thought it would be baked or have a sauce and it didn't. It reminded me more of a kids meal (but with adult prices) and was a small portion. Husband got the fish and chips and he enjoyed them, but said he wished they gave malt vinegar with them. Overall the service was slow and some dishes were great and some were not so great.

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    Caprese salad

    O'Halloran's Public House - Assorted sliders.. Grilled cheese, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and turkey. All on soft pretzel buns.

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    Assorted sliders.. Grilled cheese, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and turkey. All on soft pretzel buns.

    J. Baldwin's - Barramundi

    J. Baldwin's

    4.3(521 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Service, food, and ambiance 5/5…read more The seafood appetizer was expertly prepared. In my experience, it is quite common to have swordfish served overcooked and tough. Not here! The swordfish was out of this world- tender, succulent, & well spiced. Even the saffron rice it was served upon was lovely. Hubby enjoyed the cracker crusted app pizza, as well. The wagyu burger was quite possibly the best burger I have ever enjoyed. Even the gluten free bun was, (dare I say), a stand out. Hubby's wagyu was served on a "normal" bun which he said was outstanding as well. It is called a Grown up Happy Meal. Finally, the truffle fries were prepared in what appeared to be in the classical, French way, that is, like pomme frites. The only down side to these fries was that I may not ever be able to go back to normal fries. Yes, that good. And served with aioli- my favorite. This dining experience was fantastic. Great friendly guests, too!

    This place was recommended to me by a friend, so I was excited to try it. Nice ambience, they…read moreappeared to have two sides; One appears to be like a bar area and then the other side is like the dining room area. Both decorated beautifully. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, large, or small groups. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. She really took my food allergy serious, which I truly appreciated. She made sure that she double checked with me on certain items to ensure that I received exactly what I wanted. The drinks were delicious & refreshing! Absolutely loved the green tea shots. I ordered the lamb chops, medium. They were very juicy and tender. However, they did need just a little bit more seasoning. Overall, delicious meal. I definitely will go back.

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    J. Baldwin's - Lamb chops - delicious

    Lamb chops - delicious

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    The famous calamari with lemon butter sauce, capers, tomatoes, green onions

    Your Mothers Food & Spirits - PATHETIC!! Almost 60$ order

    Your Mothers Food & Spirits

    3.6(77 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown Mount Clemens
    $$

    I recently called my mom to apologize for not calling her in a while. Things got busy, and I lost…read moretrack of time. Since my mom is so awesome, she told me this wasn't a problem. I feel a similar sense of guilt about how I've treated this restaurant. I've been here since Covid, but I should've updated my review. While I didn't like how they handled the pandemic (Faye acted like there was no pandemic), the food has always been amazing. And, it still is. I'm not happy that they don't have sandwiches anymore, unless you count hamburgers. But, I understand businesses need to simplify to stay profitable. I don't think lack of sandwiches is going to be a problem if they keep making the burgers this good. The beefiness is profound, and it shows that they are using fresh, high-quality meat. The mushroom and Swiss burger has a stack of sautéed mushrooms and a generous amount of Swiss. I really appreciate the waitress asking me first if I wanted mayo on it... mayo would've taken away from the robust flavors. I actually kept going "mm-mm" after each bite. And, look at the ridiculous amount of fries in my picture. These are seriously good fries. I do want to order the fish and chips next time. My daughter got them, and I'm glad she was willing to share. The whitefish has a sweetness you only get from fresh fish. And, the breading is crispy, and not the least bit greasy. My wife said she wasn't hungry (though she did have a bite of everything we ordered), so she ordered the cream of broccoli soup. It was wonderfully flavorful. As with everything else we ordered today, we would be happy to order it again. The service was excellent, and I don't mind the no-frills setting. There's no way you'd expect an old school bar to have food this good. Coming here during happy hour also helped. A strong Moscow Mule cost $10, and my 22 ounce Guinness only cost $8. Sorry, Your Mothers. I definitely won't neglect you for so long next time.

    I have been going here for several years past couple. The cleanliness has been going downhill…read morewalk-in. The tables aren't clean. You kinda have to look around for a clean spot food Soso it used to be really good. I'm not too sure what's happening here, but I probably won't be coming back anymore.

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    Your Mothers Food & Spirits
    Your Mothers Food & Spirits

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    Mr Pauls Chophouse - Special Baked Potato

    Mr Pauls Chophouse

    4.3(702 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    Mr. Pauls Chophouse is what I consider the quintessential old style steak house. Very busy,…read moresomewhat noisy and an excellent menu. We were quickly seated in a comfortable booth and the fun began. There were so many things I wanted to order but was told "you have to order the prime rib". All four of us took that advice and that is what we ordered. 1 rare, 2 medium rare and 1 medium and that is how they were delivered. Perfect. Meals came with soup or salad. You could also order the table side prepared Caesar Salad which both of our friends did order. Just watching the preparation of the salads was amazing. Our friends have been here many times so they knew how good they were. My wife and I each enjoyed the French Onion soup which was very full flavored unlike watery versions many restaurants serve. All of our prime rib dinners were outstanding. Horseradish added to the enjoyment of this perfectly prepared dish. I had heard that this restaurant had recent new owners. I did not verify this however. Service was as good as the food. Not only was our server (Mary) excellent but anyone walking the floor was quick to take away used plates and refill drinks. I experienced one thing I've never encountered before. When bringing our checks, our server reminded us not once but twice the tip was not included. Strange and I might have reacted if everything wasn't so otherwise.perfect. Maybe she's not been tiped before-I don't know. She did the job and we paid her well for it. You always feel so good (and stuffed) after a wonderful meal

    I visited this restaurant on a Tuesday and found it to be fairly busy. There was no piano music…read moreplaying, but plenty of chatter from the nearby tables. Inside is dark, moody, with lots of brick and dark woods as you would expect for the era in which the building was constructed. I sat at the bar since I dined alone, where there were plenty of open barstools. They start you off with complementary bread service which is a mix of dinner rolls as well as small and large crunchy bread sticks. I just stuck to the rolls which are fairly standard dinner rolls. They bring a bowl of butter in packets; however, they did not give me a plate to eat my bread....just a napkin layed across the bartop which was strange. I later saw other bartop patrons being served a small plate for their rolls, so apparently they just forgot mine. For drinks, they do have all the usual drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. I just stuck with an iced tea which was refilled several times during my visit. I didn't want to go crazy with ordering so I just stuck to the prime rib, a side of their special baked potato, a french onion soup and an iced tea. Their actual steaks start at around $45, as of August 2026. French onion soup - pretty standard. This is a small portion/cup. Some restaurants cup sizes are larger than others. I did like it though. Prime rib - this is a healthy 16oz slice. Cooked to perfection. They asked how I wanted it....they gave me a perfect slice. The one interesting thing is they give you 2 different horseradishes here, regular and whipped. I preferred the whipped. I ate most of it, leaving only a couple of ounces at the end. The entire time I felt like this was maybe closer to 22 or 24 ounces. Twice baked potato - really tasty as they typically are. I was only able to eat half of it though. Service was very attentive even though the bartender was training a new employee the entire time.

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    Mr Pauls Chophouse - Great live music!

    Great live music!

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    Mr Pauls Chophouse

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    Great Lakes - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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