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    The Lodge

    4.5 (200 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    firebird wrap
    Ashley E.

    It's not a trip to Michigan without a stop at The Lodge! Ordered a carry out Firebird wrap on my way out of town - it was tasty! If you've never been inside, it's very open with a small bar. There's an outdoor seating area, but I've never been back there. I typically grab to-go with my family since the patio isn't dog friendly, but it's only about a 15 minute wait. I will say $15 is a little steep for a wrap and chips (+ $1 if you want the dip) but when you're camping and it's one of the best local options - it's worth it.

    Great Chicken. Great atmosphere. Huge outdoor patio Friendly people. Battered Onion rings are awesome.

    Broasted chicken.with slaw
    Linda H.

    This is the 2nd time we'd been here. The first was right after they opened and we weren't thrilled buttttttttttt there is all kinds of hype about this place so we tried again. I had the broasted chicken, side salad and slaw. The chicken was very hot so that was good but it was dry and I didn't care for the flavor. The cole slaw was mediocre at best. My husband said the burger was ok but nothing special. The food came out very hot so it had not sat under the light to keep it warm He tried my chicken and said it was dry and wasn't even as good as the Krispy Krunchy Chicken from the gas station. Our server Kelly G was EXCELLANT in fact all the employees we came in contact with were very pleasant, smiling & courteous. There were not a lot of menu items either of us were interested in. There is a lot of hype about this place but we just weren't impressed with it at all. It was very clean and pleasant inside. We've tried twice and both agreed there won't be a third time.

    Cole slaw
    Fabian M.

    Amazing friendly service with affordable good food? What a concept... everything we had was delicious. The sauces such as the carmelized onion dip, and spicy garlic was good. Chicken sandwiches were hefty and fried pickles were a good starter. I wish they had all this back in the DMV area. Place was super chill no expensive ambiance and poshness. Def a must try in South haven.

    Walleye lunch special for Lent
    Joe B.

    I've been a couple times with my wife who loves the vegetarian smash burger. I've tried a couple things but this last trip they offered a Walleye fish basket and it was great. I wish it was always on the menu but was told it's a special for Lent.

    Delightful craft cocktails
    Kristine H.

    We really enjoyed our first visit to The Lodge for a Saturday lunch and will definitely return when in the area again! Service was friendly and helpful with suggestions. We opted for the deviled eggs starter followed by the broasted chicken 'tendy' basket and the classic smash burger. Everything tasted great, but I can't recommend the broasted chicken 'tendies' enough; my mouth waters just thinking about them along with their amazing honey mustard dipping sauce! Note: As this was our first visit, and on a Saturday to boot, it was very busy and pretty loud; this is definitely a popular spot! If you're looking for a quieter experience (and easier parking), maybe try visiting at an off time.

    Oyster crackers with ranch-  just like my Mom made
    Bill T.

    We had two different appetizers. The ranch oyster crackers and the buttered garlic rolls. The rolls were a special for the day and were amazing. We had the Firebird (buffalo chicken sandwich with blue cheese), quesadilla, and the Cure (Smashburger with egg). We all enjoyed our dinners. Service was good and they kept our drinks filled. Efficient with food and help. Place is fairly open, w music, laughter and lots of locals. Recommended!

    Celeste S.

    Oh my. First of all, I roll in at about 2:30 on a Monday and the place is busy. Good sign! I'd heard about the deviled eggs. I went with the "traditional" and was transported back to my Momma's deviled eggs. Divine. I love fried pickles and so "had" to try those. Lightly breaded so that won points and the pickles themselves? . Ate them cold the next day, still good. I got traditional chicken tenders, cause chicken is kind of their thing. Also benefited by a light breading. But let me tell you...if you love garlic, get the spicy garlic sauce and an extra to take home and put on anything else. If you like garlic, get the spicy garlic sauce. If you don't like garlic, try it anyway. Transport to heaven. The place reflects the Lodge theme, but is not overdone. The service was awesome. Absolutely no regrets at all except that I didn't come here sooner!

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    I would think a place like this would have some perch or walleye entrees. Nope. Wait staff was friendly, but the menu is pretty boring.

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    Everything here is fantastic, but you have to try the caramelized onion dip! I can't recommend the food here enough.

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    Ask the Community - The Lodge

    Are they kid-friendly?

    Yes definitely

    Do they have Karaoke there? Live bands?

    Live bands in the summer on weekends, karaoke first Friday of every month in the off season.

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    Clementine's

    Clementine's

    3.6
    (672 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    We had a really good lunch at Clementine's! I ordered the Corner Deli, which is basically their…read moretake on a Reuben, and it was delicious. The bread was perfectly toasted, the meat was flavorful, and everything just worked together. My husband got the club and kept saying how good it was, and both of our kids liked their kids meals. The service was great too. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and our food came out quickly. The only thing that kept this from being a full 5 stars was the ambiance. The building itself has a lot of character and is really cool from the outside, but the inside felt a little dated. Overall though, we'd definitely come back because the food and service more than made up for it!

    We always make it a point to have a Clementines night during our annual summer vacation in South…read moreHaven, and it's one of those traditions we look forward to every year. It was raining and past the dinner rush, so we were pleasantly surprised to have no wait. We had to start with the onion rings, which are a family favorite and never disappoint. We also ordered the Mess of Perch, which is an absolute must every time we visit. My dad chose the walleye, and my son was perfectly happy with the buttered noodles from the kids' menu. The perch and walleye both come with Texas toast and your choice of side, making for a lot of food. I got the French onion soup and it was great. We left completely stuffed and already talking about our next visit. What makes Clementine's so special is that it never tries to be anything other than what it is. In a world where everything seems to change, Clementine's has stayed true to itself, and that's exactly what makes it such a cherished part of our South Haven vacation tradition year after year.

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    Harbortown burger, sans bun. Cream of cauliflower soup.  Excellent.
    Harbortown burger, sans bun. Cream of cauliflower soup. Excellent.
    Lemon Drop Martini/Vodka Soda & a splash of Cranberry

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    Sophie's Steakhouse & Bar

    Sophie's Steakhouse & Bar

    2.9
    (114 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    I tried Sophie's again. A friend and I wanted a "good" steak. Well, I had a good tasting and well…read moreprepare rib eye steak prepared at Sophie's! It was well marbled, properly charred , and cooked at the right temp ! A winner. Unfortunately , it was an expensive experience with a big price tag. Stay away from the double baked potato - it came highly recommended by the server. Go to the baked potato where you decide the taste. Coming from a Chicagoland dinning experience , I thought the ambiance was steakhouse appropriate . Not your Southwest dinner experience - very upscale . Our server was excellent - she did an excellent job describing the various cuts of meat and various preparations. She was always available when we needed attention . Give it a try I think you will like the steak - just be prepared for budget breaker steakhouse meal.

    I really wanted to be impressed by Sophie's, but wasn't. At all. The first thing that struck me -…read moreliterally - was some sort of hard metal brace on the underside of the table that extended straight down a few inches and made direct contact with my kneecap. Once the pain subsided, I noticed that the restaurant smells musty, kind of like an antique shop or a very old house that hasn't been cleaned well or regularly. Not how one expects a high-end steakhouse to smell. Our server greeted us, but did not introduce herself. She took our order but did not write it down. That's always impressive if the server remembers the order perfectly, although I'm always worried about it until the food arrives. As it turned out, I was right to worry. I had ordered my steak au poivre style, but our server had forgotten that detail and brought me a regular steak instead. I mentioned it immediately, and she first said she would just bring me the sauce that goes on the steak. I said that au poivre requires that crushed peppercorns are pressed into the surface of the steak before it's seared, so just bringing the sauce that goes on the cooked steak wouldn't work. I also told her that the steak au poivre was the reason I chose the restaurant. It's my favorite dish, and it's not on many menus. She told me she would take it back and "see what the cook wants to do" about it. I said, again, that doing steak au poivre correctly would require that a new steak be prepared, and she said that the cook likes to cook the steak partway, then press the peppercorns into the surface of the meat (it doesn't work that way; once the surface has been seared, it's not pliable enough for the peppercorns to adhere). She told me to pick up my potato and keep it while she took my steak back. She returned too quickly with my 'new' steak, which was very clearly the same exact steak. I mentioned how quick it was, and she gave me a story about how the cook was just getting ready to make someone else's New York Strip medium well, so he simply used my steak for them and prepared a new one for me . It had very few peppercorns on it because, as previously mentioned, they won't stick to the surface once it's already been seared. I decided to make the best of it and I cut into my steak, but it was very overcooked. I tried cutting into the opposite end, which appeared less overcooked, but it was inedible too. She didn't come back to see how the steak was until my friend was already finished eating, by which time I had simply slid my plate over to the end of the table. She told me that I should have let her know, and I pointed out that she hadn't come back. She said I should have flagged her down. I don't appreciate being told what I "should have" done; she should have come back, especially after dropping off a steak that was supposed to be a redo. I told her it was clear that the cook had tried unsuccessfully to press peppercorns into the surface of my original steak, which didn't work, and that it was overcooked as a result. She threw the cook under the bus, saying that she'd trusted him to prepare a new steak correctly, and that next time she would stay in the kitchen to make sure he did it correctly. She then said she would talk to the manager to see if he would let her Our server rushed us through dinner, which is not typical of a high-end steakhouse.

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