TLDR: The River Rat is an overall good experience, but the food ranged from amazing to mediocre…read more The place itself was relatively lively and cozy. The servers were attentive to our needs. The dishes I ate will be rated separately because of their range in quality. Bread Basket: 4/5 The bread basket that came with the prime rib that I ordered was better than most. It came with multiple freshly baked dinner rolls with some char on them and crispy breadsticks, complemented by a garlicky butter. Soup of the Day (Seafood Bisque): 5/5 This soup was the best dish of all that I had ordered. Despite being a side dish for the prime rib, its rich flavor overshadowed everything else I ate for the evening. House Salad: 2.5/5 The salad is a standard salad that you can skip. Nothing special. Louisiana Lemon Pepper Walleye: 4/5 The walleye was the second best dish. It was a well seasoned, large filet that had a great tartar sauce to go with it. This is a dish I would order again if I came back. Prime Rib: 3/5 The prime rib was surprisingly underwhelming. The edges of the prime were a little tougher than I'd like, and the prime rib itself came out a little cold. The au jus could have been reduced to be a little more concentrated as well. Overall, if I were to come back I would choose to order some different menu items, apart from the soup.

UPDATE after revisiting:…read more Unfortunately, my opinion of this place hasn't changed. The restaurant feels extremely dated, the service was below average, and the food was below average as well. What makes it frustrating is that this place has so much potential, but the overall operation feels stale and stuck in the past. There seems to be very little culture or energy among the staff. Some employees give the impression that they've been doing the same thing for 10 years and are simply going through the motions. Nothing feels fresh, exciting or particularly memorable. The biggest missed opportunity is the evening and weekend business. After 8 PM, there should be a reason for people to stay here for drinks--an interesting cocktail program, better bar atmosphere, music, events, late-night specials or something that creates energy. Instead, people looking for that experience are going elsewhere. That's a huge amount of potential business walking out the door. This feels like an upper-management problem more than anything else. The location and foundation are already here. What it needs is fresh leadership with a clear vision for the food, service, bar program, employee culture and overall guest experience. With the right operator, I genuinely think this could become one of the most popular restaurants in the area. Right now, though, everything feels like it's running on autopilot. Ownership needs to recognize how much potential is being left on the table and bring in leadership capable of taking this place to the next level.

This seems like exactly my kind of place. It has that neighborhood dive-bar feel, but it's a little…read morenicer and has a cool, welcoming atmosphere. It feels like the kind of place that has something for everybody--drinks, food, darts, a little arcade area, and that friendly local-bar vibe where you could easily hang out for a few hours. I only stopped in on a Tuesday to use the ATM, so I haven't had a chance to try the food or drinks yet, but just based on the atmosphere, I'm actually excited to come back and give the place a proper visit. My only complaint was the smell. There was definitely an odd sewage/urine-type smell in parts of the place, and after seeing other reviews mention it, I understand what people are talking about. It wasn't enough to make me dislike the place, but it was noticeable. Without that issue, just based on my first impression, I probably would have given it five stars instead of four. Overall, really cool neighborhood-bar atmosphere and definitely a place I want to come back to. I'll update my review once I've actually had the food and drinks.

8 of us had dinner for my brother birthday. (He's potato picture)…read moreMention it to the waitress that it was He's birthday. My nephew and his wife and their to kids. Never been here. We were saying how good the fish & chips were last month. So he wanted to try them. We order: 4-Fish and chips dinners, 2- Lake perch dinners 1- Lobster and shrimp pasta penne 1 -3 Cheese penne. Half and hour to forty-five minutes later. Ask the waitress about our food. She came back with the food. (I think she forgot about us) 3 fish and chips were Cold. And the sick looking potato, that looks like someone ate it and spit it out. My nephew said first time,and last. And we all agree!!!

This was our first visit to Bumpers Landing, and my wife and I stopped in for a late-afternoon…read morelunch/early dinner. She ordered the shrimp tacos, and I had the Bumper Cobb Salad. Both meals were delicious, fresh, and very satisfying. The weather was beautiful, and we really enjoyed sitting outside on the dock watching the boats come and go. It created a relaxing atmosphere that made the experience even more enjoyable. It wasn't overly busy, and the service was fairly quick. Our server was pleasant and attentive when we spoke with her, and I could tell she was taking care of multiple tables. My only real complaint was that our drinks weren't refilled very often, and we had to ask for refills rather than having them offered proactively. It's a small thing, but I do appreciate having my soft drink kept topped off during a meal. Other than that, the experience was very positive. The prices were reasonable, the food was excellent, and the waterfront setting was fantastic. We'd definitely return and would recommend Bumpers Landing to anyone looking for a relaxing meal by the water.

UPDATE after multiple visits:…read more Now that I live nearby and have been to Bumpers Landing multiple times, my original impression has definitely changed. At best, this place is mediocre--and that's frustrating because the property itself has unlimited potential. The waterfront atmosphere during the summer is easily the best thing Bumpers has going for it. When the outdoor areas are open, it's a great setting. Take that away during the colder months, though, and it starts feeling like just another neighborhood hole-in-the-wall bar. The food is decent but nothing memorable, and the service has consistently been mediocre. A lot of the staff seem like they've been there forever and are simply going through the motions. There's very little energy or hospitality that makes you excited to come back. The culture also seems to revolve heavily around the owner, Paul. There are references to him throughout the bar, including a custom neon sign joking that knowing Paul won't get you a discount. I've also personally watched him enter the restaurant with what felt to me like a "local celebrity" presence. Maybe some regulars enjoy that, but to me it comes across as more ego-driven than guest-driven. I've also noticed political messaging displayed within the business. Regardless of whether I personally agree or disagree with those views, I don't understand the business decision. A restaurant should be somewhere everyone feels welcome. Why potentially alienate paying customers over politics? From an operational standpoint, the biggest issue I see is culture. During my most recent visit, one of the apparent leaders was running around helping serve food and handling whatever needed to be done, which I respect, but the overall staff still had very little energy. It feels like a bar that happens to serve food rather than a restaurant/bar actively trying to create a memorable experience. That's the disappointing part: the location itself could be incredible. Bring in fresh leadership, reinvigorate the staff, improve the food and service, create some actual culture and energy, and take full advantage of that waterfront property. This could easily be one of the best neighborhood bars in the area. Right now, though, I wouldn't recommend it. There are other waterfront options competing for the same customers, and a great location alone isn't enough. Bumpers has all the ingredients to be something special--it just needs an operation that lives up to the property.

Great service great food and cold drinks..........................................................read more

We've always loved Bentley's Roadhouse, it's half bar and half restaurant with a live band one…read moreweekends. We ordered two of our usual favorites -- the Asiago chicken over angel hair pasta for me and the Cajun shrimp pasta for my husband. We also both started with the French onion soup, which is always amazing and one of the reasons we keep coming back. It was an unusually busy night because the owners were in the process of selling the restaurant, so the place was packed. Unfortunately, service wasn't the best this time. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed and often forgot about us while chatting with other tables. The food was still good overall, though my Asiago chicken came out a bit dry since it was lacking sauce. Once we mentioned it, it was corrected. Definitely not our best experience at Bentley's, but we still love the menu and the restaurant. We're really hoping the new owners keep the same great food standards because this has been one of our favorite spots for a long time.

We carry out here at least once a week. I got the ribeye…read morewith double mashed instead of mashed and veggies because the potatoes are just so creamy and delicious! Every employee we have encountered has been amazing. One of them even started recognizing us just based on our order when we call. They put the zip sauce on the side, we always get extra because is so good. They always play music and it's an adorable place. The remodel is fantastic. Be careful at night though, the parking lot can be very dark! Their Mac and cheese is really good too. I didn't get it this time, but it's nice and creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend it!

My wife and I stopped in for lunch today. The remodel is a great improvement from the old Goose…read more It's a modern decor that is open and comfortable. I had a retro dish the "tomato dipper" It was a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato basil soup. A great combination for dipping the sandwich. My wife had the cobb salad. The food and service was great. We will be coming back.

My husband cannot stop raving about the excellent quail special at Luigi's last night. It was…read morethe best he had ever eaten. It was moist and beautifully seasoned--perfectly delicious. The special continues through the weekend, so we may be heading back for more. The meal was that good,

Once again - good old school place - good service , good food ! Shared prime rib & eggplant…read moreParmesan - both came with salad - sides of pasta - bread basket included . Everything tasted good - kinda large portions. Leftovers for next day dinner .

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.

I often eat out on the weekends and seek out new eating adventures…read more I saw a new restaurant opening not far from my house The views were nice and the drinks and service that opening night was great but the restaurant food service was lacking waited what was 90 minutes for food i swore i would never be back Well as the weather warmed up i thought i would give it another try So happy i did !!! As soon as i was seatedthe band started (forgot their name) But they were good My server was quick with the drinks and shortly my meal arrived the salmon was absolutely delicious The server made evening perfect she new the menu and drink Send her my thanks, it was either a Cyndy or a Sidney Bottom line its a great place for dining snd dancing

The Food and Service are Always good at Ginos Surf. My 1…read morebeef is with the Patrons. STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BEES! Bees Live outside, if You are outside there Will probably be bees. Don't like it, Stay Indoors. It takes All I have Not to Laugh at you idiots changing tables, running around waving napkins. Stay Home !!!! Also, If the hostess leads you to a table, sit down. They seat in an order to get you waited on by the Next server due for a table, otherwise 1 server would be seated with multiple tables at once and the patron would have to Wait to get attention, and we Know how that will turn out..."can I get a server!!" I Was a server until I couldn't Take Anymore of peoples complaining. Restaurant Staff are there, Working, to make Your outing enjoyable. They are Not there for your amusement or sounding boards. Leave the Attitudes At Home or in the office !

The server (Katie) was attentive and helpful in choosing our entrees; Salmon was very flavorfulread more

Ford's garage was a great place to have lunch. Alexis our waitress was great. My american standard…read morehamburger was done perfect, With seasoned fries.

Food was so good; picture of what I had because I can't remember the names of each item…read more Also can't remember our server , but she was also super quick, informative, and super friendly The decor is so cute ! I like the big open areas with the high ceiling and there was a separation feel between the banquet room area, the dinning, the bar and outside ! I also like how they have garage doors to open the building up !

Delicious Mexican food. Great service!…read more Their chips are fried in beef tallow and that makes them taste even better!! Great atmosphere. Clean, fun and new!