Ruk Thai Kitchen

We stopped in here for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. This is a historic building with a nice…read morelittle shop inside. We looked around in the shop and the prices were decent. We then sat down outside on the patio for lunch. The service was very good. I ordered the triple berry turkey panini and thought it was very good. It was unique with lots of dried berries and a raspberry creme. My wife ordered the quiche of the day and it came with spinach, goat cheese and ham. Hers also came with a fruit cup and scone. The scone had a nice lemon creme that came with it which was a great touch. She really enjoyed her dish. This is definitely a nice stop if you are in the Clare area.

Very nice Victorian style building with an ambitious and excellent menu. We stopped for lunch and…read morethe food was excellent, especially the quiche. Very nice gift shop that was fun to look thru. Friendly and outgoing service. You need to stop by and check it out. A hidden gem in mid Michigan.

Mulberry cafe.

Homemade ham and egg quiche , with blueberry biscuit, fruit bowl.

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Herrick House

4.9(27 reviews)

Great breakfast and lunch. Extensive menu with well crafted food in a homey environment. Service…read morewas top notch.

The food here was amazing! Had the turkey Rachel on rye bread and it's literally one of the best…read moresandwiches I've ever had. It's a must do if you're in Clare!

Dining Room

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Lunch menu

Buccilli's Pizza - Clare

4.0(56 reviews)

0.1 mi

While traveling to Ludington, we found this pizza stop less than 2 minutes off Hwy 10 in Clare, MI…read more Very clean! The bathrooms were immaculate. Very good pizza for a reasonable price! They offer a pizza buffet (which was clean and well managed). However, we ordered a single pizza and it came quick. Fresh ingredients. Very tasty crust. Friendly staff.

Been coming here since 1990 or so, when I am in town this is one of my favorites still. Staff is…read morereally nice, pizza has always been great. The charge more than most places but I feel like the ingredients are high quality. I like it!

Buffet and seating area.

10inch Combo pizza.

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Cinnamon Twists

505 Cafe

4.1(74 reviews)

Great food and cute waitresses. We always have breakfast here when visiting our Clare family. Try…read morethe loaded avocado toast. Can't go wrong!

We have been coming to 505 cafe for a very long time. We even stayed in a suite on the upper floor…read moreone wkend. Last month we came in on a Saturday morning and the service was poor. We were ignored when we sat down. I had to ask someone to come take our drink order. I chalked it up to new helper. We came back this past Saturday and experienced the same thing. This time, the staff blatantly ignored us, even looked directly at us and still did not come over to bring silverware or take our drink order. We finally got up and left after watching the staff help people that came in after us. We will not return. The staff working there have no clue regarding customer service. We would spend on average $70 each visit on food and drinks. We found another place in town.

Veggie onelet

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The Evening Post Bar & Grill

4.0(46 reviews)

Really don't like to give bad reviews- probably everyone is trying .Went with a bunch of fellow…read moregolfers,who pumped it up- from prior experience here. Ordered chicken dinner. I honestly think they could have cooked a piece of the large chicken statue from outside- wouldn't have tasted worse. Super dry , chewy, basically not edible. Ok service tho. Sides - mediocre also. Can't win 'em all

I was planning to go to another place, but it was no longer there. So I looked at Yelp and saw the…read morereviews for The Evening Post. They were good, and I really liked the name. I certainly never would have found it if it weren't for Yelp, as it's kind of wedged in between 2 other buildings. I walked in and was greeted immediately. It seems to be another place that's popular with locals. The server was very good, and paid attention but didn't hover. I ordered that pulled pork tacos. It was a very odd combination of things: pulled pork inside soft tortillas with onion rings, and a few tortilla chips with refried beans and cheese on the side. But somehow, it managed to satisfy a bunch of cravings all at once! And while it didn't look like a huge portion, I could only eat half of it. I brought the other half home for another day. There were lots of interesting and appealing items on the menu. Do yourself a favor and stop by when you're in town.

This is the lite chicken tender meal Three tenders and macaroni salad and fries

What was left when we were done with the bone in wings - Kentucky bourbon and sweet chili sauce on the side was perfect

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Whitehouse Restaurant

4.4(203 reviews)

0.5 mi

Delicious burgers and friendly staff. A convenient stop/walk if you are at the Tesla supercharger…read moreas well. We ordered the jalapeño olive burger and it was fabulous!

At one time I gave this little restaurant a glowing review, but our recent experience has…read moredowngraded my opinion. Our group ordered breakfast and burgers. The pancakes were burnt (black) on one side which the lady cooking tried to hide by putting the burnt side down. The scrambled eggs and omelette was over cooked. The burger buns suffered from the same fate as the pancakes. Over cooked and hard. At one time, this was a must try find in Clare. Now, not so much. Disappointing to say the least.

Mayor of Burgertown!

Mushroom Swiss burger w fries

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Authentic street facade. Step inside and the theme continues!

Doherty Hotel

3.3(83 reviews)

0.5 mi

Stayed in JFK room. Beautiful jacuzzi and fireplace in room. Meal was superb! salmon was perfectly…read morecooked! Apple cobbler was mouth watering fantastic! Our waitress was Samantha had the best personality. we really enjoyed the special attention she gave to every detail! Our table was next to the fireplace also very romantic! The entire stay was just beautiful! I will definitely return soon! You all should too!!

Stopped in for a beer. The Guinness on tap was fresh, cold and good. The bartender on a Saturday…read morewas not friendly. We only had one drink, she left the bill in the glass and never returned to cash us out. She knew we were only having one drink. We had to ask to be checked out and she never said thank you all she said was here's your card. Apparently she doesn't care about making money as her tip could've been doubled from the $2 we left her. Tips are still based on service not to be expected. No one said goodbye as we left. The establishment was mostly older people. The decor hadn't been updated in any way and felt like it has looked like this for many years which made it look tired and worn rather than the vibe of a thriving business. Historical doesn't necessarily mean run down.

Beautiful chandelier in the front lobby

Fish tacos

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Doherty Hotels, Clare

Four Leaf Brewing

4.5(71 reviews)

We had an enjoyable experience with good food and a great selection of drinks…read more We started with the Dilly Pizza Sticks - they're great and the perfect balance of cheese, pickle and sauce. The dill pickle ranch was packed with dill and had good flavor. The meals were the Pesto Chicken Salad, and not pictured the Reuben Turkey. The salad was a smaller portion than I expected, but priced appropriately at just $12 is a great deal. The Basil Pesto dressing is divine, so flavorful and the goat cheese was perfect. This salad will absolutely bring me back. The selection of craft beer, cider, mead, and wines was outstanding - we each opted for a flight and got to try 8 amazing selections. Also priced at just $12 for a flight - it was a great deal. The cherry wheat was the best cherry wheat I've ever tried, this brewery absolutely needs to begin distributing. I'd love to offer this selection at our bar. My one complaint (because I'm super picky and quite snobby about sauces) - the ranch needs to be homemade. With so many delicious dressing and sauce recipes on the menu it's a really big disappointment to have ranch that's not homemade. For me being a sauce snob - that's a deal breaker for me at any restaurant. Overall - our experience, service and vibe here was outstanding and we felt comfortable and right at home. Our server was fantastic, the ambiance inside is very chill and relaxing, and the food was great. I'll still give ya 5 stars because it was really great overall!

Stopped into Four Leaf Brewing and really enjoyed the ciders. The staff was friendly, and the…read moreatmosphere was fun, welcoming, and clean. We ordered the Ancho Nachos with a side of beer cheese. The beer cheese was fantastic and honestly what made the nachos enjoyable. The melted cheese on the nachos themselves was pretty sparse, so having the beer cheese on the side was key. One thing I really liked was the banana peppers. They were a nice acidic surprise that added a pop of flavor in place of your traditional jalapeños. I think the dish would benefit from more tomatoes or a fresh salsa to brighten everything up. The biggest thing holding the nachos back was the chips. They were thick, grainy, old-style nacho chips that tasted a bit like cardboard. A better chip would elevate the entire dish! At $16 for a fairly modest bowl of nachos, I expected a more polished and elevated offering. The flavors are there, and the beer cheese is excellent, but the overall execution doesn't quite match the price point. Overall, I'd happily return for the cider, friendly service, and enjoyable atmosphere. A few small tweaks to the nachos could make them every bit as good as the rest of the experience.

Outside

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Timeout Tavern

3.9(91 reviews)

0.5 mi

Dined in on a Friday night and got Togo food the next night while attending a music festival around…read morethe corner. Really great prices and portions. Service was excellent as well! The first night, I had grilled shrimp with potatoes and a house blue cheese dressing salad. It was very good! I came back the next night and split a club with a friend, and it hit the spot. They also have live music

Unfortunately, almost nothing was good about this place. Our waitress seemed clueless and 2 of the…read more5 of us had to choose different meals because they "were out of that". I asked for a coffee at 4:00 pm and she told me they don't make it in the afternoon. The service was poor, no refills on water or pop even when asked she didn't come back. Food was less than medicore. Would not recommend to families, customers seemed like an afterthought to all the employees.

Bar view

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Front entrance

Peter and Chias House

4.8(94 reviews)

47.3 mi

Ummmm, one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to. We got lucky and stumbled upon this gem…read moreon Yelp when visiting bay city. Not much to look at pulling up, but some of the most amazing food inside. Only three small tables and I assume they do mostly carryout. We happened to Come at an odd time. 2:30 on a Friday which worked out perfect considering I heard them on the phone say they are often booked ahead for multiple hours. The cheese wontons and the potstickers were great, but the true masterpiece is the peppered sliced steak. We enjoyed it on the green curry but they offer as an option on many of their dishes. I would literally drive from Toledo, Ohio where I live to enjoy this place again.

Don't be fooled by the outside or you will miss one of the most delicious Thai spots I've ever…read moretried. Sounds like they get lots of phone orders and honestly some wait for up to 3 hours. We got in at the right time. The cheese rangos were crispy and the sauce was yummy. Dumplings fries just right We got the Curry with the peppered steak mid rare. It was so tender and stood on its own. Next time I'd like to order the meal with a different protein and have the steak as my app. Cooked to perfection and served with fried rice. What a perfect combo. I hope to get back! Super friendly and patient.

Exterior

Roast Duck with Vegetables

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Green tea with cup of ice

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Jennifer D.

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3 years ago

Outstanding restaurant with wonderful owners who know how to treat customers well. Love the food here!! I have been to many Thai restaurants and this hidden gem rivals any I have been to in Grand Rapids, Chicago, Philly, and New York City. We are so lucky to have authentic Thai food in this area. Thank you for providing a great place to eat in the area. Finally, we have a Thai restaurant!! I have been waiting for decades. read more

Margaret V.

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3 years ago

It was very easy to order my meal with vegan options and it was yummy!! I ordered take out and my order was ready on time. I'm planning to return to enjoy the ambiance of this charming restaurant. read more

Summer L.

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2 years ago

BEST of the BEST. Awesome food, excellent service, and a true small family-owned business. Must visit!

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