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    JP Waterfront

    3.9 (153 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Trivia!
    Lexi M.

    We came here for our monthly book club with our group of girls and it so happened to be trivia night. We put our names in and quickly realized this place was packed with people just to play trivia. Not only is this amazing spot on the water, but they offer weekly events and specials to draw in a crowd.

    Stephanie R.

    This is a bar/restaurant located on the waterfront in Gibraltar MI. They cater to the locals and boaters, who can park right next to the bar as it is built right next to a large dock with numerous slips available for boats to park but they do have a parking lot for those of us who drove to it. They were able to accommodate our large group of 9 as we came in about 30 minutes prior to the kitchen closing. Our food was served very quickly but it didn't look rushed or uncooked. I ordered the BBQ Pulled Pork handheld that came with fries. It was good - they add on pickled onions which gave it a unique flavor with the BBQ pork. The food is fairly typical fare for a bar but it was fresh and tasty. The servers are really good - they get to business but sure have fun with you while doing their job. That's what gives this place a 4 star rating for me.

    Perch with sweet potato waffle fries
    Andrea W.

    They have a lovely setting but it can get VERY loud inside. We've been here 3 times and only once was it quiet enough to hear my companion's conversations. (1pm Sunday). The perch dinner was good but getting vegetables instead of fries and a salad instead of coleslaw incurred two up charge too bad they couldn't have interchangeable sides. The Rueben and BBQ sandwiches were plentiful and enjoyed by my in laws fries were an additional cost, but the sweet potato waffle fries were some of the best I've ever tasted. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Loletha D.

    Beautiful scenery, but the food was not hitting the way I wanted it too. The salmon I ordered was ok, I could've did without the brown sugar. The crab cake had a weird taste to it. My husband did not care for the jerk dish he had. We have visited tons of waterfront restaurants and this is not one that I'd place on the top of my list food wise. The service I can say was amazing! Tori and the rest of the staff was great I'd return for the scenery, great service and try other things on the menu.

    Laura B.

    Loved the outdoor seating and view of the water , great service I had a grouper sandwich , very good big piece of fish, steak bites for an app and a few drinks , an hour drive for us but I love being on the water so worth it

    Strawberry something

    Had a 5 wait to be at the airport and we found this little spot , our server was Britany she was GREAT !! We had drinks , shots , appetizers some pizza all on the water front with beautiful views perfect vibe Everything we orders was delicious!!! If I'm ever back in Michigan will definitely stop here

    Cobb salad with shrimp.

    The music was mostly heavy metal... On Labor Day afternoon. Salad good. Music sucked and was loud and bad choice for lunch.

    Pulled Pork Nachos
    Lauren S.

    Came here to celebrate my best friend's birthday and it was fine. Expect a wait for dinner time but the view outside is nice to look at while you're waiting. My friend didn't like the mahi tacos, we also tried their pizza which was okay but the star of the show were the pulled pork loaded nachos! The portion size was generous, I had leftovers for a couple days. The service was also great.

    Oh my! We had 8 onion rings this size!

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    Food was great! Service was just ok. Ambiance was lovely! We brought a large party but had a long wait.

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    11 months ago

    Great food, great service, great place overall. The location is great right on the water and it's beautiful.

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    Beautiful views of the water. Delicious food. Many options. Serving staff is always happy and kind.

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    Service was good. Loved the breading on the fish. Mind of loud on the inside. They have a nice patio.

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    The food was homemade and really good! We got carryout, but I loved how it was right on the water. Definitely want to go back and eat in!

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    2.2 miDownriver

    Formerly Smokie's on the Water. Tipsy Fish just opened! My husband and I flew here for the day and…read morewalked from the airport. It's about 1.5 mile walk on the water. There is an option to walk in the middle of the island with a sidewalk too. We selected that option for our walk back. The location is great. It's good for the golfers and any visitors on Grosse Ile. Causal vibe and everyone is so friendly. There will be alcohol, but their liquor license is being finalized by mid-June 2024. We were able to sit anyone. We opted for outside to enjoy the Michigan summer. Our waitress, Mary, was so nice and attentive. We started off with mocktails and ice tea. For lunch, we ordered the prime rib melt, the Buffalo chicken salad, and the fish tacos. The Buffalo chicken salad comes with grilled or fried chicken. The fish tacos come with perch, cod, or shrimp. Plus, you can select if you want them grilled or fried. The food was great! I really enjoyed my prime rib melt with grilled mushrooms and onions. You have the choice of a wasabi or garlic aioli. I went with garlic. Yum! After lunch, we walked back towards the airport to the Gilbrator Bay Alpaca Farm. Grosse Ile is a fun day trip especially with good food spots and fun activities on this cute little island.

    Some friends and I decided to stop in for some drinks this weekend and it will surely be my last…read morevisit. We ordered mimosas and a flatbread. Upon receiving my second mimosa I noticed something floating in it, so fished it out with my fork and kept drinking (I tried to convince myself it was a dark chunk of orange). Then my friend received her second mimosa and it was obvious there were chunks of mold floating in it. We waived the waitress over, and they comped 2 of our 6 drinks but the fact the bartender would serve those is super concerning. It was definitely noticeable. They also didn't seem super shocked by it. I saw enough to know this is not the type of place I care to dine at.

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