Good vibes, nice people, great food. My partner and I are pescatarian and vegetarian. I always struggle to find food at restaurants that accommodate my diet, while he has more luck eating fish at most places. Octopus' Beer Garden was perfect for the both of us! They have an animal fat fryer, and a vegan fryer. I let them know what I wanted and that I was vegetarian, and they made my food in the vegan fryer. They have lots of options for a lot of different food allergies/restrictions, and it was all so good! The ambiance of being by the water was a plus. Also, you can take your drinks to the fire pits and hang out before going home. Staff was super sweet and accommodating, made me feel at home! read more

See all

This place has a great atmosphere and really good service. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the overall environment is definitely what makes this place stand out. The food is above average--nothing that's necessarily going to win any awards, but it's good, enjoyable, and does the job. For me, the real reason to come here is the atmosphere and the service. If you're looking for a place to relax, have a good meal, enjoy the surroundings and be taken care of by a good staff, this is definitely a solid choice. I'd come back! read more

Delious!! Had magic mushrooms to start!! Then Rueben sandwich with delicious onion rings Everything came out hot and fast read more

Came on a Friday evening and this place was packed. It took 20 minutes to get a drink from the bar and a 50 minute wait for a table. The noise level was medium high but conversation could be had. There was live music playing here. The server took our drink order then disappeared for a while. The server was apologetic for taking so long to get our food order. From there every thing went smoothly. 1/2 orders are the way to go as there was plenty to eat, the whole order would end up as a carry out. The double clam chowder, fish, burnt ends, and brisket were all good. This is a Beatles themed restaurant and each Beatle had his own signature drink. I had the Paul, a tasty Hendricks gin based beverage that was very tasty. This place also floats on the Clinton River which enhances the experience. If you have the patience to wait for a table it is worth it in the end. read more

See all

We saw their post earlier in the day where they asked for "help" to Kill the Kegs for the season. That seemed like a fun dinner out with tbt family. Service was amazing. Live music was ok (6/10.) Beer was great (tasted even better being 50% off.) The food was also really good. I got the beef short rib special and was very happy with it. Great flavor. read more

See all

We had the turkey Cobb salad and pound of steak bites and the Calamari. The food was mostly average. You wouldn't come here for the food you would only come for the beer and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Server didn't like that we ordered everything at the beginning with our drinks. at the very end we thought we ordered the burnt ends and the server seemed to be wanting an argument because all we wanted to know if the steak bites were what we ate and not the burnt ends which she kept saying that she repeated the order at the end of or order . read more

I loved how crispy crunchy flavorful the Katsu chicken was on the sandwich however I was greatly Disappointed that the tonkatsu sauce was more like a ketchup compared to a sweet savory brown sauce which I love. The Mac and cheese wasn't on the menu anymore but they made me a side of it - which was accommodating and nice of them- the sauce on it is creamy and plenty which was amazing but the flavor is kinda bland like butter noodles with a hint of cheese. I still am not a fan of how they serve plastic wear utensils and plastic cups for drinks. The descriptions on their food menu sounded unique and wish I had more people to dine with because I wanted to try many more items. The plastic around the dining area really keeps the cold out! read more

See all

Something fun to do in Mt. Clemens! Came her on a Saturday night while in town, we recommended by a local to come check out the place. Octopus Beer Garden is a Beatles themed outside mostly Beer Garden/restaurant. We originally went for the beer and ended up having the best tasting food and a great time. You know your girl loves her a good craft beer and this place had some great stuff on tap. We ordered two IPAs that were great. To eat I had the Steak Tips that was served over bread with a great tasting BBQ sauce to dip. I also got the Kaylas Cucumber Salad that had cucumber, cilantro, onions, tomoto, it was yummy and fresh. My friend got the Mahi Tacos and he loved it as well. This place has all the vibes too. First off, it was a little chilly and were seated in front of the floating stage, yes the stage is on water. Anyways, they have heaters which warmed us up. Most of the seating is outside but the place is super cute decorated with fire pits in the outside area. That night they had a great DJ, spinning all types of music, I mean, he was really good, even played 80's Freestyle music. I heard in the day time, they have bands playing. The other guests were enjoying the food and music as much as we were, it was a vibe for sure. This is the place to be to have a good time and eat good too. read more

See all

Open for the season! Same vibe and friendly folks, NEW menu with same quality and as always LOTS of beer. There is no wind & it is nice and warm since there is plastic to prevent the wind and cold from being inside Live music on weekends Happy hour includes $5 specials on apps, wine, & draft Seasonal specials and new craft cocktails read more

See all

I stopped here with friends a year or so ago. Nice ambiance on the river, makes for a great atmosphere to have a few drinks and appetizers at. read more

Finally made it to the east side hot spot. Larger party (6) on a Friday at 6:30. Hour wait as expected. There are bar areas to grab a drink and hang while you wait. Parking is easy and onsite. At first glance, it looks like several shipping containers with turf and docks connecting. It was hopping and now I know why it's so popular. Plenty of seating options all outside. It's dog friendly too. There is live music during the week and a dj on the weekends. All free. It was pretty loud on a Friday. You're on the river, but there are fans and it wasn't buggy at all. They have a tasty bar menu. Ordered fried mushrooms, pretzel bites, and sesame noodles. All very good. I was happily surprised to see the Untapped digital menu and a craft beer QR code. Almost 30 crafts on draft in addition to the domestics. Last but certainly not least is service. Emilieanne, our server, was so attentive, gracious, and kind. I would sit in her section any day. Great place and I'll be back. read more

See all

TLDR: The Octopus' Beer Garden is a lively place to stop by for a quick bite. Despite the prices being higher than average, the quality of the food made up for it. Our server was attentive even though the place was packed for the afternoon. The Beatles themed restaurant is right by the waterfront, with a stage floating on top of the river for live musical performances. It seems there are performances almost every night as listed on the schedule right by the front door. I had stopped by to grab a snack during the afternoon. I ordered the fried calamari and the foccacia sandwiches. The calamari was fresh and lightly breaded yet still crispy, served with a more than tangy cocktail sauce. The capers added on top were a nice touch. The foccacia itself was fluffy, but the best part of the sandwich was the pesto that was clearly made in house. The garlic in the pesto had a nice bite to it. I only ordered and ate smaller meals, but I would love to go back and try their larger servings meant for a table. read more

See all

Another great experience at OBG. Server Emili was excellent and even though she was really busy, she prioritized efficiently and was so cheerful and patient. We enjoyed the patio with beautiful weather & views, & live music. We ordered the seasoned fries to start. The portion is large and I enjoy the chipotle ketchup (reg for my Husband). I tried the Grown Up Grilled Cheese and a skewer of the Island Shrimp. My Husband got the Pulled Pork sandwich. It was all fantastic! My Key Lime Pina Colada was SO delicious!! read more

See all

My husband and I absolutely love this place! It is such a cool and unique spot. They have a lot of parking but it gets full fast. Their wait times can be longer than normal, but that's because it is a smaller restaurant. It is worth the wait. The food is good and the beer is too. It is so peaceful to sit on the water. It is really nice when it is warm outside. If you want to sit closer to the water, you may have to wait longer for an opening there. The waiters and waitresses are really nice too. We have never had an issue when coming here. I was hoping it would stay our little secret getaway but it is getting a lot more popular. read more

See all

Food and service were great. We sat outside and really enjoyed the deck and watching the water float by. Had the rib tip sliders which were great read more

Food tasted good. Service was ok. My biggest complaint was the Mac n cheese combo as cold. But I will be back. read more

Octopus' Beer Garden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Mount Clemens, Michigan

See all

Love this place! One of our favorites and the staff is really great! Being by the water is also a plus

Really great atmosphere and service! The walleye was SO tasty at a reasonable price, I was very impressed and would 100% get it again. Perch was also good (I prefer Pat O'Brien's but that's just a breading preference). The live band was fun, but very loud if you're sitting on the back patio so just a warning if that's something that bothers you. The front seating area seemed much more quiet though so you do have the option to distance yourself. read more

Octopus' Beer Garden - Perch and Walleye. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Mount Clemens, Michigan

Enjoyed my time at this cute restaurant. Came for a quick bite and a drink with a friend mid day on a Saturday. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the sun and breeze surrounded by water. Service was fast and friendly read more

Wow! We need more seasonal places like this. It actually made you feel like you were on vacation someplace. Parking is a little challenging, coming into the building probably could be cleaned up a little bit. Once you get inside, you forget about all of the stuff out front. A great bar that looks out onto the river, multi-leveled decks that have tables and umbrellas all over it and of course the entertainment right on the riverfront. The place isn't huge, it isn't too loud, and the food is good. Are we just was so nice, and patient explaining the menu to us. She made her suggestions and we ordered. She was very attentive and definitely this would be a place that I would suggest you go. It's seasonal, so get there soon or make plans for next year. read more

Service was great, would not recommend the onion rings or gyro, rings are fried batter no flavor, gyro needs more veggies and sauce

My friends took me there last year. Obviously a place well loved. It was packed and people looked happy and stayed long and not to mention the Salmon was very good and the Calamari. The atmosphere was fun and had a live band. read more

This beer garden is a cool spot on the water to check out on a nice day. The decor is cute with everything Beetles themed. The service at this bar has been amazing every time very friendly and helpful staff. The beer menu is large with a variety of rotating taps. I would love to say the food is fantastic but the few times I've eaten any of the main dishes it's mediocre at best. I do appreciate that the restaurant used animal fat instead of seed oils for frying however if you're vegan or strict vegetarian this might not be the place for you. read more

What a local jewel , our first time at the Octopus Beer Garden and I can't wait to go back ! Everything went well, our waitress was fast, consistent and kept my drink full lol. The food came out. It was fresh and hot and very tasty. The atmosphere was lively and inviting. I just wish we could've caught the live band, but we were very early. read more

See all

What a fun vibe! Out on the water, yes actually on the water. All the signage is fun happy Beatles themed vibe, great burger, we shared but I could have eaten the whole thing, so good. Split onion rings and fried mushrooms. The batter on both is next level thick and crunchy and full of flavor. We were seated quickly , it did get busier later around 6 pm or so (July 5th) give it a try you won't be disappointed read more

See all

Had dinner last night around 4pm. Had the Mexican shrimp cocktail for an app. Korean, wings, and mahi tacos Shrimp was good but the lettuce on the bottom was not fresh, wings were very good and the tacos were not good small pieces of fish 1/2-3/4 inch pieces why? See pic below. Btw Heard this restaurant is owned by the prior owners of strawberry fields. You did good there, so I know you can improve here, just constructive feed back I am not trying to be petty. read more

Octopus' Beer Garden - MAHI MAHI TACOS - Beer Gardens Near Me - Mount Clemens, Michigan

See all

Always have fresh beer great outside seating. If we ever had problems managed well by managers. Staff always welcoming

I was kinda disappointed in the food at this place. Such a cute little restaurant on the river and it looks like it would be a lot of fun at night as a bar but this place just did not hit for lunch during the day. I had a beer flight which is an awesome price at $8 but kind of a bummer that it is served in plastic cups. Definitely would taste better in glass. Their food i also thought was pretty cheap pricing which is great but you do get what you pay for! I wasn't particularly fond of my meal. I got the smoked turkey melt which was okay. Just kind of bland. The mac and cheese was not good. The noodles were undercooked and the sauce was so soupy. The Cheeto dust on top added nothing to it. Definitely needed some seasoning and flavor. A huge redeeming factor was the service! The waitress was literally so friendly and checked on us often. She also put the umbrella up for us when it started sprinkling :) they don't really have "indoor" seating. It's all open air. Their bar seating is covered by a ceiling though. read more

See all

Been visiting Octopus Garden since it opened. Something must be off. My $11 drink was just ok. The fish tacos had me wondering if it was fish or chicken.. I couldn't tell. No flavor besides blackened spice (again, is it fish or chicken??) Waitstaff was attentive, thank goodness for that. The deck inside really needs a power wash or something, looks like years of dirt and grime especially near the bar area. Ugh! read more

A great place to have a drink and listen to music. The service is great, lots of beers on tap, food is delicious, what's not to love? You can get a flight of 4 5oz pours for $8 which is a great deal. read more

See all

OBG is a great spot to stop for a quick lunch or dinner with friends. The food and drinks are on point and the prices are very reasonable. It's a great spot to hang out for a bit and have some drinks with friends. They have plenty of waitresses and the service is pretty quick. One thing to note is on sunny days it can get quite hot in the sun on the dock. They have large umbrellas, but they don't cover the whole table and there is little breeze some days. But, don't let that deter you, get in a little early and grab a drink at the bar! Seating on the upper deck is nice too, plenty of room and they have a variety of lawn games. Great place! read more

Octopus' Beer Garden - Beer Gardens Near Me - Mount Clemens, Michigan

The coconut shrimp always my favorite- now looks like it came from Popeyes fryer. No panko breadcrumbs and barely any coconut, shrimp were way smaller than usual. Total disappointment. Rest of food (walleye, perch) mediocre, frozen fish. Icing on the cake: after listening to 15 minutes of overhead paging someone to move their car bc they blocked someone in- even threatening to go table to table to find owner, walked out to find our car and many others blocked by several cars starting a "third row". Went to manager and said they have 5 minutes before I call a tow truck. She told me to go ahead! Not the response I was looking for- she said maybe if I didn't "threaten"a tow truck. She proceeded to get on the intercom, announce to the restaurant the plate number along with "and THIS lady is NOT VERY PATIENT" in a manner and attitude that shocked myself and the people standing around the hostess stand. Party of four dropped $180 in this establishment. We will absolutely not be back. read more

My husband and I went for here for dinner before Christmas. We were on our way downtown. We loved all the Christmas decorations and the ambiance. We were looking out on the water and when it got dark there was a Christmas display that lit up put on the water! I had the sliders ! They were soooo good. Real steak! Best I've had. I can't wait to come back in the summer and see everything outside. Oh yeah, everyone was very friendly and service was great! read more

Great place - good staff - fun music - exceptional Location Location Location. On the river really means "on the river"

Went here on a weekend night and hung out outside. The vibes were really cool with the lighting and being on the river. The food wasn't the greatest. I would just go back for drinks. read more

Octopus' Beer Garden - PULLED PORK TACOS - Beer Gardens Near Me - Mount Clemens, Michigan

See all

glad to see you have cocktails, although not on the online menu! coconut shrimp needs work... pretzel bites were good! read more

Octopus' Beer Garden - Cocktail Menu 9-20-25 - Beer Gardens Near Me - Mount Clemens, Michigan

We went in October which wasn't prime as part of the best is that it's on the river. They did pretty good for a large party. Down falls are smaller portions and nothing includes a side. The mushroom soup was for sure a favorite! read more

We cane at 3:30, place was hopping! Delicious meal, wonderful service, very attentive. They make a powerful margarita! Beautiful late afternoon weather in the shade on the river. read more

Octopus' Beer Garden is the only restaurant I could think of that is basically entirely updoors. There is an interior portion, but it's all open air. Whether you simply want to enjoy the beautiful weather, or you are still anxious about being in an enclosed setting, this place has you covered. Oh, and the food is still amazing, and the prices are reasonable. You can still get sandwich here for $10, but know that you are only getting the sandwich for that. A side of crinkle cut fries is massive, though, and easily enough for two people to share. The pretzel bites are golfball-sized and light, not dense and doughy pellets like most pretzel bites. The sauces that come with it are nice, but you can get mustard if you like. Drinks are served in plastic cups, and you get plastic ware instead of steel cutlery, which may seem odd for a sit down restaurant of this caliber. But, think about it: you're drinking, and you're next to a river. A lot can go wrong. The spicy fried chicken sandwich is phenomenally good, although I keep ordering the Reuben whenever I come in, and I've never been disappointed. They don't have horseradish sauce, but the rest of the sandwich is so good that I don't miss it. Smoked brisket sliders are you in there definitely worth a try for $12. The brisket is flavorful, and they do pack a good amount between the slider buns. There's also a large picnic area, which is where we had my son's graduation party. There's a lot to like about this place, which is why we keep coming back. read more

See all

We stopped in after doing some shopping on a Sunday afternoon and glad we did! They done a lot of work on it since the last time I was there and it was very nice! They have bands during week right on the water which is very cool. They have a great selection of beers and are an untapped location. They have flights and even tequila flights. Our server was super nice and friendly and we will be back! read more