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The food was okay! We were served very quickly and wait staff was pleasant. It definitely is more…read moreof a bar/tavern and all tables are high tops.

I tried reaching out via email and private message in regards to my recent dining experience at…read moreRogue River Tavern but have not received a response. I called to discuss with management this morning but feel like our conversation fell short of understanding or resolution. I would like to note that I have never left a bad review and have certainly never reached out to contact owners, managers or staff of any establishment but feel this matter needs attention. Please allow me to explain. Last night 4/9, my sisters, grandmothers & I went to a performance at Devos in GR. After the show we researched and discussed options of where we could eat at that time of night. We had several options but my sister mentioned the great food at the Tavern. Your website advertised family friendly late night dining. We called from the parking garage to confirm Kitchen hours and were told 11:30pm so we headed that way, arriving 10:30-10:40. One of our grandmothers is blind and 89 years old so we helped her up the steps and led her to a low table in the back. Our waitress took our drink orders and when we asked for menus she said that she did not know if we could still order food and checked her watch. We mentioned that we called ahead and they said the kitchen would be open until 11:30. She returned to the table with menus and let us know that we could only order from the appetizer menu of fried food at that time of night (no problem) we are not difficult customers. We ordered 8+ appetizers for our table of 5. Our waitress checked her watch consistently throughout our time there. We appreciated the quality of the food and willingness to accommodate us at a clearly inconvenient time of night for trying to catch a bite. Half way through our meal a song played that would make even the most vulgar squirm if they were at dinner with their grandmothers. It would have been horrible in any situation but we tried to carry on conversation to distract from what was happening. I ended up waiting it out on the bathroom to get away from the entire situation. My sister (27) said that it was the most uncomfortable moment of her life and a night we certainly won't forget. I did not see a jukebox and at the time thought it must have been an employee trying to run us off as there's no possible way it would be on a Playlist. The next day I still felt that the situation was totally unacceptable as we could have visited a number of other restaurants between Grand Rapids and Midland. The majority of us from Montcalm Co. So I called to speak with management. She explained that it must have been a customer playing from the jukebox and that there is no way for staff or management to control what customers can play on the jukebox. She said that she has also been surprised by a few of the selections so I mentioned the specific song, a version of my neck my back (the most sexually explicit song possible). I find it hard to believe that there is no way to override the system or simply change the song. Are you telling me that a smartass 14 year old boy could play this song on a weekday afternoon while he's there with family and there's nothing you can do about it? I find that very hard to believe. She reiterated that there is no way to control it and hoped for a better experience next time. She did say that if I called back with waitress information she could address the service we experienced. Is this possible that there's nothing staff, management or owner can do to prevent or stop such a thing? Would you enjoy a dinner with your family with a slowed down version of this song playing louder than conversation can overpower?

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My mom took me out for birthday lunch here and it was delicious, if almost secretly places where…read moreyou almost don't see it's there. Our server was super helpful and kind and I got an elk burger and my mom had the oven roasted chicken and Brussels and we both truly enjoyed the entire meal. The atmosphere is heavily outdoors and nature themed which I enjoyed and I hope more people hear about this place and check them out

The food is amazing. But the service was beyond compare! Collin was our server the first night…read morethere. He was kind and funny with great recommendations! We can back a second time because of him! I had the porch chop with bourbon glaze. It was so delicious. My husband had the perch! Yum!!!! Go! If you are in Ludington, go there!!!

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We grabbed some amazing drinks on the patio while we waited for our table. Ordered a couple pizzas…read more They were great. Very lively atmosphere.

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My time at mudpenny was a pleasure! Great food, even better service. My server Paige was wonderful!…read moreI loved the atmosphere and would definitely return.

We stayed at the Hotel Rose and this is in the same building. Quick seating on a Sunday morning…read morewith good service. We had the Kevin Malone and the breakfast sandwich - both delicious! The salsa looked different than expected - more Tabasco than tomato sauce but still good. No condiments on the table so you have to ask for what you want but the space was relaxing and happy. We'll be back!

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This is our go-to place for a great steak in the North end. In Comstock Park, it is a surprise to…read morehave a dinner of this quality. Everything that you would get in one of the name steak houses downtown, but at a much more reasonable price. The service, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, everything is fantastic. I love walking in. It reminds me of an old-time classic steak house.

I am honestly shocked by how great some of the reviews are. It makes me wonder if it depends…read moreentirely on the day you go. My husband and I decided to check this place out on a Monday night for dinner. He had been craving a good steak for awhile, and we were excited to try a new spot. Nearly immediate disappointment. It was completely empty when we walked in, and right away we were asked if we had a reservation. We did not. The hostess seemed a little put off by this, but sat us anyway. I do understand that it's possible they had a whole group of reservations about to show up, but it was an off-putting reaction for our first time in. Our tablecloth was a little dirty and the music was a little loud, but we didn't want that to deter us, so we ordered drinks, and started looking over the menu. I decided on the salmon, and my husband was deciding on which steak. It turns out, they were out of the 6oz and all 3 of the 10oz steaks. If we had known this when we were seated, we may have come back another night. He decided on the 16oz Prime New York Strip with asparagus and mashed potatoes as the sides. Oh, they were also out of the salmon, so I ordered the shrimp accompaniment and the side Caesar salad. Already facing disappointment since they were out of so much of the menu. It got so much worse when the food arrived. The steak certainly didn't look like an actual 16oz cut, and was as thin as a cafeteria steak. It was at least cooked as asked at medium rare and had a decent char, but it was also served nearly room temperature. The steak knife was also super dull, which didn't help. The asparagus melted in your mouth, in a kind of over-cooked way, and the potatoes were so dry it was like they had been under a heat lamp for half an hour. The gravy basically tasted like a cheap canned gravy. My Caesar salad was...weird. Yes, it was a side salad, but the bowl it came in was huge, so it looked like a sad little thrown together salad. It tasted fine until I got to the bottom and there were massive chunks of bleu cheese. First of all, the menu did NOT say the Caesar would have bleu cheese - I wouldn't have ordered it. And I'm not sure it was supposed to be there since it was just chunks at the bottom, almost like they started serving the wrong salad and just plopped the correct one on top. The shrimp accompaniment was the star of the whole meal. Decent sized, seasoned well, and not over-cooked. The whole experience was just not good. I'm giving 2 stars since we did eat our food, and didn't complain to anyone, but realistically we probably should have just left when we learned they were out of 4 of their 8 steaks and the basic fish entree. Based on the experience, and how many other restaurants there are in town, I'm pretty confident we won't go back.

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4.1(39 reviews)

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The food here is so good. Great Sports and bar food. The staff is very friendly and really…read moreattentive.

This is a great bar and a local hangout for great food and drinks There is pool tables and lots…read moreof regulars Our server was fantastic We shared the nachos and added a avocado So yummy

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The Red Bird Bistro & Grill

4.3(113 reviews)

7.2 mi

Service is so nice and fast, very friendly Ambiance is…read moregreat, lots of seating, booths and a bar area, storefront on main st so neat to people watch from the windows. Food was excellent. Fresh. Handmade. Really impressed at this small town eatery. We had a great experience, don't sleep on Red Bird in Cedar Springs about 30 min North of GR

The first time was great. The second time, we were completely ignored from the moment we sat down…read more No water or anything. I guess we get no attention if other people are actually there in the dining room? Maybe that teenage girl was the only good person here. So my review ends up at: good food, bad service, don't push your luck.

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Uccello's - Rockford

3.3(108 reviews)

0.0 mi

We visited on a weeknight and timed it just right for no wait!…read more The pizza is amazing as well as the breadsticks! So worth the wait for them to come to the table piping hot with parm and garlic butter! Great gathering spot to have a couple drinks and watch the game!

We met friends for dinner. Our server was very accommodating as we took a long time to order. We…read moreneeded to catch up with each other and got distracted. Once we placed our order the food came out fast. I had the Rivera salad. The ingredients were fresh, the chicken was well prepared. It was not super busy so it was not loud, which allowed us to talk comfortably. Our server also was able to easily split the bill. It's one of our favorite places to eat at in Rockford.

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Bridge Street Burger Shack

4.6(106 reviews)

0.1 mi

A small place with big ideas. This place reminds me of the old timey stops along the interstate. I…read moremet the owner while I was there and was impressed. He truly cares for the product he puts out. I ordered the Triple Burger Meal ($12). This was a very good burger. In an apples to apples comparison it's top notch. This is a fast food burger. The amazing part is it's much better than the chains and a better value. The meat tastes high quality and is actually juicy. The fries are delicious. The service is impeccable and friendly also. Overall for what it is, a 5 star review. If I was comparing to a sit down restaurant it would be lower, but I like to rate based on what it is. A top notch, fast food burger at a good value. Would I return? Absolutely. I don't know why the M even does business in Rockford.

I keep coming back! This is by far my favorite burger spot! The restaurant is located in downtown…read moreRockford. There is only street parking or you can find a public parking area and walk to the restaurant. The place is small and most people take it to go. They have some high top seats, a table with bench seats, and a few half booths. You order and pay at the counter. They have a small menu but lots of topping options! They write your order on a bag and pass it on to the cooks. The patty's are thin but the flavor is great. They also offer chicken strips which are always nice and crispy! I ordered a single cheeseburger with just lettuce, onion, mayo this time! If you are looking for a quick bite this is the place to go! And the service is great!

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Ashley T.

103

10 years ago

I want the corner bar to be my last meal! Seriously. I am from the area and live far away and miss it everyday of my life. As I write this I am drooling thinking about fried pickles and chili cheese dogs! I have very fond memories from childhood getting dogs from the corner window and walking down the the river dam to eat them. If you live in the area, have children and haven't made this a family ritual your kids are missing out. read more

FoodieLuv M.

13 years ago

I have had a good time here. There are a lot of locals who hang here and keep to themselves. Food is good for the price. Lots of booze. Nice location. Some staff need work especially the ones who have been there a long time. Sense of entitlement. So some experience aren't always that great. Its great for meeting up with friends though. The music is always dated but recognizable. read more

Brandon C.

11 years ago

I live in Rockford and the corner bar has always been a tourist stop. I want to like it so bad.... But the food is just horrible and the hot dogs are prolly some of the worst in Grand Rapids. I wish I could like it! I just can't! It's that bad. The service is always good! read more

Beverly C.

9 years ago

This place used to be good - now they're just an embarrassment to the city - Maybe it's time to shut the doors - PERMANENTLY - the food tastes as bad as the venue looks on the inside. No repeat business from this family - ever. BKC - local resident read more

Karen B.

7 years ago

Decent food, great customer service! My kids favorite place to eat in Rockford! Food is typically very consistent and big portions!

Fooddie L.

14 years ago

So they claim to have world famous hot dogs....These things were about the size of my pinkey and soggy. Yuck

Brittany L.

13 years ago

The food is delicious but sometimes the waitresses aren't that friendly. This place is great though!

Clinton K.

7 years ago

Hot dogs are mediocre at best. This wasn't the best experience but I would give them another chance.

Julie W.

16 years ago

Terrible service. Mediocre hot dogs. And what kind of bar is not open past 10?

John B.

893

440

261

18 years ago

Stopped in for a quick lunch, food was great and service was fast. Good job!

Jane D.

4 years ago

+Good variety +hot fries +atmosphere -stale and one had mold +replaced read more

Jeff T.

14 years ago

Nice Ambiance, but lackluster food. Drinks are good.

Tom A.

5 years ago

One of my favorite places. Can't beat there hotdogs!

Ryan E.

15 years ago

Great food, awesome atmosphere. Best staff around!

Jennifer G.

11 years ago

Sad that the service has been so poor lately.

Kim H.

14 years ago

Always excellent service, great food!

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