My first time going to The Alibi Bar & Grill was amazing! Super friendly staff, fast service, great food, I got the Chicken Shawarma wrap with fries 10/10! Even got to bring our four legged friends, to the outdoor deck which was such a fun experience for the dogs, such a nice atmosphere here! read more

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Inconsistent. They use great toppings for burgers, but they can never get the cook right. I request a cook on the burger each time as a medium. Most recently, yesterday, the burger was very well done and not seasoned at all. My wife's was the same way. Over all, good service, drinks, and apps, but the burgers are less to be desired. read more

Had the shrimp tacos. Shrimp are grilled and the order is for 3 tacos. Tacos were very good, had plenty of flavor along with the white sauce. Craft beer choice was good, place was clean, service was great! read more

Really like this place! Yummy food and really nice to eat there when the doors/windows are open in the summer. Nice staff and quick service. Definitely recommend! read more

Lola and her Mom are the best duo! Good food and good service! We had a great experience.

After visiting Ionia for the Hippie Festival at the fairgrounds, I wanted to stay in town to eat dinner before heading home. Was happy to find they had an Alibi here as I've ate at others in the past. They had an outdoor patio which I would normally take advantage of, but Saturday it was way too hot. So we sat inside and it was nice & cool. We had an awesome server-Sidney. She was so bubbly and prompt, knowledgeable about menu. We both ordered the chicken strips and fries. "Arnold Palmers" to drink. Liked the fact that the fries were included with the strips. The strips looked different than I've ever had before, so wasn't sure looking at them, but they were good. Loved the fries. Even had a choice of applesauce or cole slaw with it! (All for $10.95) People coming and going. Attentive staff. Worth checking out when in the area! read more

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My husband ordered the 3 tacos. They were on "soft" shells. The shells were not soft, although they likely started soft. They felt and tasted like they had been left open in the cooler. They were inedible and cost $14. Eventualy the waitress returned and got the manager who offered to have them remade. Why would he want more? They DID NOT offered to take them off the bill and indicated we could call in a couple of hours and talk to the manager. We didn't call, why bother? I had ordered Bailey's with coffee. Said she didn't hear Bailey's and brought less than a shot (below the shot line) for a large coffee. I had an olive burger which was very good, with onion rings. The onion rings are good, but wider then I like. I didn't get any dipping sauce. By the time she came back, I had eaten enough of them. I have to admit I'm not a fan of The Alibi, but my husband likes their drink specials. They had a great Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays before Covid. I had the chicken satay once. It was like jerky. The Mrs Chutney isn't bad, if you eat it before the chicken dries out. Also, they claim to have Russian food. All we could find was sauerkraut. Only left a 10% tip. Haven't done that in ages. read more

100% love this place. It's my happy place. Food interest, staff amazing, fun decor. Try this place... worth it every time :)

Don't let the name food you, this place serves excellent food of all types! Great food, excellent choices of drinks and a great atmosphere! It's off the beaten path, but worth the very short trip! read more

Awesome hamburgers! The patio is on a busy road but it's decorated well enough that you don't notice. The servers are friendly and generally quick. Great local spot for a casual lunch/dinner. Highly recommend the Tsunami burger, it has jalapeños, crispy onions, pineapple. Very delicious! Swap out the chips for onion rings or sweet potato fries. The cole slaw has a lot of dill so it might not fit every's taste. read more

We were in town for a birthday party. The food was really good. My choice was the wet burrito with chicken. Ate every bite! The service was good and the prices reasonable. I would recommend. read more

I love this place. This visit (during the pandemic) my husband got the shrimp basket and I got the Mrs. Chutney with sweet potato fries. Mrs. Chutney was just as good as she usually is and the sweet potato fries did not disappoint, they are some of the best I have ever had. My husband enjoyed his shrimp too. I was super impressed when we were met at the door by a gal that was taking temperatures. It looked like she had a box of masks to hand out too, but I didn't pay close attention to that because I had my own. The tables were all spaced to maintain social distancing and were void of any condiments unless you asked for them. All of the staff had on face coverings and they were worn properly. Service was super speedy and friendly. I can't wait to go back. During this pandemic they have special days and hours that they are open so you might want to call in advance before you go. We ended up going on a Friday night at around seven and we got immediate seating. read more

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We went for the AYCE fish fry. It was okay but nothing great and a bit overpriced. Our server was really nice and attentive though. We went right around 5:00 and got right in. It became busier as we were leaving. read more

Some of the best food in Ionia. Service is the best in town. Recommend the drink specials!!

Great local restaurant on the SE side of Ionia with great sandwiches and a cozy vibe with both indoor and patio seating. Their Reuben is fantastic: tender corned beef seasoned just right. read more

Foods pretty good and the drinks match. Nice atmosphere and not too much noise all around decent bar read more

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We love this unique restaurant! The food is so good and has many food options. Great service and quick to receive our order. This is one of our favorites. read more

Hidden gem near Ionia! Pleasantly surprised with atmosphere, service and food! An errand brought us this way at dinner time and so glad it did. Fresh, local ground beef for my husband's olive burger and I went with the shrimp Po boy special. It did not disappoint. Seasonal drink specials too. Rain was threatening so we weren't able to enjoy the adorable outside seating area, but would like to go back soon and try again. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Been going there for three years. Always pleased with the food and service.

Unassuming and out of the way in Ionia, Michigan. This two year old place takes over for the failing Corner restaurant which had major failings in its end. Coming late after 9 pm on a Thursday to a place that shuts up at 1 am, I was not sure what to expect. Walk in the door and it's loud with locals at the bar. Salad blue cheese Schnitzel potatoes gravy dill sauce. Water. Noise corner area TV. Not a good cut of meat. Cube steak(hamburger). Burnt. Thought I wouldn't notice. Haha. Just a note: my tab was billed twice and the waitstaff refunded the difference in cash. Hmm and no pen to sign a tip to cc. Pondering that one. She said she couldn't cancel once it was rung up. Server: China read more

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We'd eaten here for our five years ago and was pleased with our experience. Driving by it again while en route to look at a truck we thought we'd go again on our return trip. Bear in mind this is during the whole COVID 19 fiasco, and they could only seat so many people. They took our temp at the door and had masks available if we didn't have our own. My wife had some sort of chicken sandwich on gluten free bread, my son had a wet burrito and I had the Reuben. The sandwich looked good, and she thought it was great. I had a bite of her leftovers and the GF bread was so good I wondered if it really was glutton free! The burrito was said to taste good, and the vegetables on it looked really fresh and crisp. But the Reuben. Oh the Reuben. I'm a Reuben snob, and this was by far the best Reuben I've had in a very long time. The meat was heaped on, but more than just quantity - it was thick cut and juicy. I'd asked for extra kraut, and the sauerkraut wasn't just pulled from a can and slapped on the sandwich. It was sautéed to a light brown, on the edge of candied. A great ratio of cheese with pumpernickel bread. The waitress was super attentive to beverage refills - even the free refills - so she wasn't just trying to run up the tab. I wish I had more reasons to go to Ionia... I'd visit often; but the Alibi is a 45 minute drive, one way. I do need to remember The Alibi if I'm traveling the highway between Lansing and Grand Rapids. It's definitely worth the 10 minute detour. read more

Stopped in for dinner tonight and everything was wonderful. Our server Brooke was amazing and attentive - a consummate professional through and through. Food was tasty. Portions were great. What a wonderful little stop. There's something on the menu for everyone including the picky eaters and foodies alike. Will be back. Enjoy! read more

The only time ive ever had a perfectly cooked burger in this town superb and the service was excellent

Best place in Ionia to eat. Off the beaten path but worth finding. We always split the fish basket with extra sweet potato fries.

LOL, my wife tried ordering 3 tacos for carry out for taco Tuesday, 1 fish, 1 chicken and 1 beef, apparently taco Tuesday is dine-in only, That's stupid but whatever. so, then we were told you can carry out a 3-taco basket, so we said OK that will wok give us one of each kind of tacos, but apparently, the 3 tacos have to be the same for that basket, so it seems the Alibi doesn't have the know-how or technology to serve the carryout customers 3 tacos of their choice. If I was going to recommend a restaurant to go to in Ionia besides here, UMMM I would pretty much say anywhere besides here, I try to support a local business and can't even get 3 tacos on taco Tuesday no less. Try supporting your customers and maybe they will support you read more

The new cook has ruined the food. Use to be great food, same menu but the food I use to order taste bland and not at all what it use to be. It's over priced but I was willing to pay in the past cause the food was excellent, different and unique. Now this new woman cook ruined it. I won't be back till she's gone. read more

Excellent service, friendly staff, great tasting food and a solid beer selection. I had their tsunami burger and it was cooked perfectly. Their beer batter fries are delicious too! Couldn't ask for more from a local eatery. I highly recommend this place and will be a frequent visitor. read more

This is a gem and a great place if you're a motorcyclist. Designated parking! They make their own ranch which is a good start. Fries are hand cut and the chicken strips are hand breaded with a "panko like" crust. Very tasty and tender. Cold beer and a great selection of them. Service was also very good. We will definitely come back and this will be a regular spot for motorcycle trips this summer. Good job Alibi. read more

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Very attentive and helpful. Lots of activity behind the bar as most of the waitstaff were filling their own drink orders. Everyone seemed happy, and they were all working as a team. Beer selection seemed about average for a bar this size. I had the special, Arcadia Anglers Ale $3 pint. To eat, I had the fried catfish basket and it was tasty. My wife had the mushroom burger, she said it was a little dry, but she ordered it done medium well, so that's to be expected. Nothing a little mayo couldn't resolve. We will definitely return. read more

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I loved the Alibi. I travel all over the world and love finding gems- places with great/interesting food, great staff and is cozy. The Alibi is a perfect example. We had the bacon wrapped asparagus, hummus, and butternut squash salad. So good. The owner took the time to meet us and was really fun and nice. They have an outdoor patio that we'll definitely check out. Try this place. read more

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I've been here a few times, normally during the week. I recently just had a hangover burger; it was amazing. you can definitely tell this is not just thrown out of a bag and cooked. definitely homemade. I highly recommend stopping at this little bar in Ionia. certainly worth getting off 1-96. I was kinda of shocked when I walked in and only seen two servers but the servers almost make you feel like family(they were even sisters) and no beer was going unfilled. !!!!bathrooms were very clean!!!!!! funny signs everywhere made it feel at home. great place to eat and have a beer!!! read more

Really enjoyed this place for our first visit. Family friendly, not too big, kind wait staff & a great assortment of food and drinks. Locally owned! read more

The Alibi Bar & Grill - A fun place in Ionia we really enjoyed tonight! Check it out sometime West Michigan. - Bars Near Me - Ionia, Michigan

In my opinion, probably the best food in Ionia county. Burgers are exactly what you'd expect from a bar and grill. Totally awesome and almost too big lol. The fish is the best around and they have daily specials that are not the "norm" for a place like this. if you're going out for a night on the town this is where you want to eat. The prices are reasonable, food is great, service is top notch. They also have cocktail and drink specials. You just gotta check em out. read more

I used to go here when it was called Gregory's Tavern. Now it has a new owner and a new name, but I can't tell much difference, which for me isn't a problem because I liked it before and I like it now. They have a slightly better on tap selection than Gregory's, but with the craft beer revolution, most places have upgraded their beer offerings in the past few years unless they want to appeal only to people who wear Depends undergarments. The waitress was trying to tell me Gregory's had more of a bar atmosphere and that the Alibi is more of a restaurant, but I tell you, to me it's 95% the same. This is a good small town bar and grill without the superficial trappings of a chain place. Sometimes, even though most chains serve good food, I just can't handle the fake enthusiasm of the staff of such places when I just want a beer and a burger without enduring the formulaic fanfare read more

Just driving thru, but what a find!! Great olive burger and a Mrs chicken chutney sandwich was a super yummy creation. Fresh homemade fries and fast friendly service. Would definitely stop if we travel thru again!! read more

Great food. Wide variety of Mexican, Italian, and Americana. Kind of cozy and loud inside, but a large beautiful enclosed patio adds just the right touch of outdoor peace and quiet to make it a nice dining experience. Service was top quality. Try the potato cheese balls! Amazing! Good value for the money. $$ Inside, the bar is the central focus. Recommend for 21+. Not really a family dining experience. read more

Pretty sure they water down their alcohol. We watched a bartender "marry" a few bottles of alcohol(which the liquor control commission says isn't allowed, I've bar tended before). We sat for 8 minutes before even being acknowledged. The bar tender was too busy playing on her phone. She looked up and saw us sit down, but didn't do anything. Once she did acknowledge us, I couldn't taste any alcohol, my boyfriend has the same issue. We ordered another round, same thing. When I asked for a menu, it was thrown at me. At that point, we decided to leave. read more

I like the atmosphere here. They have one of the best catfish dinners I ever had. They make fresh coffee. They also have a meatloaf that I loved. They have great soups and drinks. They service was kind of slow but I think they are training new staff. read more

Surprising great find right outside Ionia. Good homemade food in a quaint remodeled place.

Best place in Iona to eat! Wide selection on the menu(something for everyone even the kids) Very friendly and attentive wait staff!! Whether you chose to dine inside or on the patio, you will find The Alibi to be Family friendly and locally owned. Great food! Friendly wait staff! read more