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    The Derby Tavern

    3.9 (98 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Desserts
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Menu as of June 2024
    OHara B.

    Celiac Foodie: Overall a decent meal. 2 celiacs in the group, lots to choose from on the menu that's Gluten Free- Kudos to that! We had 4 meals; Chef burger - 'it was ok- fries excellent!' Cuban sandwich - 'very good- Parm Fries- not good, very potato-ie' GF Pork Chops- 'rice not good, meat good, not a fan of the veggies.' 1/2 Chicken- 'GF- delicious- must try it!' Long wait for food, seating was quick, busy Friday night with sports on the TVs. Worth visiting and trying out a few dishes! A must have- LAVA CAKE (gf) - warm & gooey!! Happy Dining!

    Store hours/location/info *check website for holiday hours*
    Tania C.

    This was an amazing dinner!!! From start to end the food and drinks were fantastic. We walked in on a weeknight and were able to get seated at a cozy high top right away. Our waitress promptly brought us water and greeted us and took our cocktail order while we tried to decided on an appetizer. We ordered the burnt ends and once they arrived at the table the smell forced us to dive in before being able to capture a pic. They were cooked with a great bite and crunch. Along with a hot honey and avocado cream dip that paired nicely. For cocktails we went with a classic old fashioned, the secretariat, and a Seattle slew. All well poured and no drops were spared. The highlight of the evening were the entrees. The blacked salmon was seasoned well and cooked great but after we left we couldn't stop thinking about the gnocchi!! The fluffy potato gnocchis are smothered in a creamy sauce and if you don't care for peas you won't even care they're loaded with tons of them, shiitake mushrooms, diced onions and served with a crispy side of bread. (You're able to add protein options, I went with a steak) Finished the night with a slice of classic red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting, sprinkled with candied walnuts from their holiday dessert menu. With something for everyone including gluten free to vegetarian options and an extensive beer/wine/spirits list. It's a great spot for a date night, family dinner or business/casual lunch. My husband and I have been celebrating our honeymoon staycation with visiting different restaurants all over west Michigan. The Derby has been our favorite stop and meal hands down during this week and probably our year. We were well taken care of and can't wait to come back and see what exciting flavors are coming out of The Derby!

    Pepperoni Pizza
    Makenzie T.

    Derby Tavern had been on my list to try for a while! We started off with a cocktail and draft beer. My Seattle Slew was a solid cocktail with fresh tasting strawberry puree and basil. For our appetizer we picked the pita chips, housemade hummus, and garlic tome. The pita chips were served warm and crispy. For dinner we ended up splitting a pepperoni pizza. It was a perfect size to split for two. The service was quick and friendly and the food was pretty good. There is so much more on the menu to try so we will definitely be back!

    Hot Ham and Swiss with Hot Honey! AMAZING!!!!!!
    Hallie V.

    The atmosphere is cozy and so welcoming! Our server was absolutely sweet, and we were even personally thanked by the wonderful manager during our visit. Whether you're local or just passing through, this place is a must-visit! We can't wait to come back!

    Classic pulled pork sandwich with pepper fries
    Kayla D.

    Small restaurant and quite bustling. Loved the music! The food was quite expensive and the quality / quantity was in our opinion not matched with the value. We will not be coming back, but glad we tried it!

    Filet mignon with mashed potatoes and au jus
    Kelsey D.

    Amazing. My husband surprised me with a date night here and we will definitely be back! We both got the filet mignon meal on a bed of mashed potatoes with au jus and it was SO GOOD. We had to wait a little while for the food to come out but they were super busy so we understood and were in no hurry. The manager personally came and apologized for the long wait and made sure to check on us once the food arrived. (Very appreciative of that!) It was well worth the wait! Our steaks were so tender and full of flavor, you could cut it with a spoon!! I would rank this right up there with Ruth's Chris! Also definitely recommend the focaccia bread!! Delicious!! 10/10 recommend for sure!

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    Awesome food. Super friendly and efficient service. Wonderful pub. Unexpected 5 stars.

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    Great atmosphere and amazing food! Highly recommend and would go back! Everything we had was great!

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