Second time here and this time I wasn't as impressed. I got a bacon cheeseburger with fries and…read morethey were both good, but not the best. One thing that did impress was the fried pickle spears! Amazing with ranch! If you like dill pickles, I definitely recommend. Our service was good and ambience was fine. I don't live in the area so likely won't be back but I know Swany's is a local favorite.

I think under new ownership.... Went about 6 months- 1 year ago- service and food great. Went…read moreyesterday and meh. Not busy and took almost 1.5 hr for a burger and fish fry. Burger was not even close to being as good as the prior visit. Maybe they are trying to figure it out with new ownership but I won't be around to find out.

My review is a 4 partly because of Deanos (see review). Also because I seen their taco salad had a…read morebread bowl of some sort and mine didn't come like that. All the food was good and I would definitely go again. Specially for the bread pillows or whatever they are called!! Amazing!! But the bar doesn't cook its food Deanos does!! Service was good. And place was about the size of a gutted out trailer. But was cute. I'd go again.

Cute little authentic bar. We sat at the bar and had drinks and an appetizer. Only negative was Fox…read moreNews on in the bar, I recommend no news at the bar. Bartender was friendly and attentive enough. If we're in the area again, we'll stop by.

I am giving this place four stars because I like smaller , low key places but some people may not…read morelike this older bar. There is no food but they have great draft prices. Everyone seems very friendly and non click-like but there are a few 'regulars' that have their favorite stools! Quiet place to meet for pool or drinks...at least til the juke box gets played.

This plays slays lol total dive local bar that Nate and I went to once not a huge miller lite guy…read morebut drank a lot here lol

The Main Bar is always worth stopping in for a beer or a bite to eat. The bartender was great…read morekeeping my group fed and hydrated. The Western burger usually comes with two patties but one was more than enough and the warm chips with ranch seasoning hit the spot. If you are in the Ovid area stop into the Main Bar and have a good time.

Slowed in for Mondays burger night. One of the best burgers I've ever had! Great service and fast…read moreto get our food!

Best burger around! Service is almost always great. Sometimes you have to wait a little for food…read morebecause they have a small grill. I don't think I've had a bad meal here. My kids tease me this is my favorite restaurant (they're right!) keep in mind is town bar, nothing fancy inside, but who cares?!

We give this place a chance after chance and they always fine a way to disappoint. Poor service,…read morecold food. Take out times takes double the time quoted. Worth the drive to St. John's, Ovid and Lansing. Awful experience

Closed permanently years ago. Closed when owner passed away. The shed in Marion springs is a great…read moreplace to if your hungry.

Bannister is my home town. It's a tiny village that oddly supported two bars, two churches, and two…read morerather large reception halls for a long time. It lost its grocery store a long time ago. Now it's down a reception hall now, but the churches are stable. While the bars, both of them, go up and down with the economy and interest. This bar has been remodeled and opened up. They run karaoke some nights, and when I was here during Lent, they served a huge crowd fish dinners on a Friday night. Even though we arrived a little late, there were only a couple of tables left. It was filled with regulars and groups of folks that travel around checking out Lenten Fish Fry nights. Except for the kids, everyone in our fairly large group had fish. It was available fried or baked, with a choice of potato, and a salad bar. The salad bar is exactly like what you find at many small town places. Several mayonnaise dressed salads, some lettuce from a bag, a few toppings, and dressing, particularly ranch. It was clean and fairly fresh -- from such a crowd. The dinners were all good and arrived fairly quickly, though they weren't particularly interesting. This is good, solid food for the same kind of people. The beer is cold. And the drinks are cheap. There are babies in the bar. Some nights there are still bar fights, and some nights someone drives home a local drunk, so no one has to worry. Tipsy bridesmaids and groomsmen will find their way down to ease the pain (and get lost for awhile) when the reception at the hall down the street is too hot. I love this bar.

Quality service, great bar food and a fun ambiance that's…read moreunique to this establishment. Burgers and pizza were top-notch. Good for group sizes up to 15 and very accommodating. Smaller kitchen so patience is important but it's worth the wait..

This place is definitely a hidden gem! My husband loves olive burgers, when I saw reviews for this…read moreon Facebook we had to give it a try. It is a bar in the back of a convenience store but it will not disappoint. If you have a big appetite this is the place to try. His olive burger was a half pound and had a great amount of olive sauce. He also ordered gizzards and said they were amazing! I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with Swiss cheese and bacon and it was very tasty. I also ordered a half order of fries and it was a full basket! There were definitely left overs to take home. Our server was amazing, he was taking orders, making the food and running the store. Will stop by again when in the area.

First time there last night. Great food, service and drinks. We be back for sure. Prices where…read morevery reasonable.

Excellent food. Ice cold beer. The Friday fish fry is top notch. Great staff that provides…read moreexcellent service!

Didn't have food, but if I had it I'm sure I'd be disappointed also with that! Came Friday night to…read morescope what I was going to drink because I had a captain and coke and the coke tasted nasty. (I'm really picky about it specially out of a gun). Decided to have crown peach and asked if they had more cuz the bottle was almost done and bartender said they were getting a shipment in Saturday am. So here Saturday and 3rd drink she tells me they are out of it. Not only out of that but they also ran out of cranberry juice earlier and also them lemons. I'm sure they ran out of other items but who knows!! Like what bar runs out of so many things?! Like go to Walmart and buy the crap!! 2nd time I came here and will never go back again even to hang with my friends!! If I could give a negative number I totally would!! Worst bar I ever been too!!

Excellent social venue for food and drinks. This is a great locally owned business that gives…read moreback to the community. I highly recommend!!