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    The Watershed Tavern & Grill

    3.7 (88 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Caesar Wrap, Signature Shed Chips, Shed Dip, Nachos, Cheese Bites - everything was so good!
    Amanda L.

    My friends and I came here as this is a spot located really close to where my friend lives and I just absolutely loved it here! From the outside, it is extremely understated. Located right on a corner intersection of roads without much else around it, I really didn't expect much going in. I love that the inside is just completely lined with dollar bills and whatever people have written on them, that's always a fun touch. But probably most importantly was the food. I am still dreaming of their SHED SPREAD! It was so freaking GOOD and I wish I knew what they put into it so I could remake it at home again and again! I order a basket of the Signature Shed Chips (their own homemade potato chips) to pair with the Shed Spread and it was just divine. You get so many leftovers from here and it naturally reheated/tasted just as delicious the next meal. For my main I got the Chicken Caesar Wrap with blackened chicken and it also really hit the spot. This sandwich wrap came with extra Shed Chips, so I could dip even more into the Shed Spread (which I can't fail to mention they give you quite a hefty portion of!). It just really hit the spot after a day in the Lansing area and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and still think about it several months later!! Can't wait to go back!

    Smokehouse Shed Bloody
    Kaylee L.

    The inside atmosphere is fun. There are signed dollar bills all over the walls. You can even ask for a sharpie and stapler to add your own to the wall (dollar not provided). The patio is awesome too--there is the perfect amount of shade to enjoy the warmth of summer without getting too hot. The Watershed Tavern & Grill has the most aesthetic bloody marys I've ever seen! I picked the Smokehouse Shed Bloody this time, which includes a variety of toppings including bacon, chicken thighs, and ribs. It was so good--it's like eating a charcuterie board on a stick! They also bring out a little bit of beer before the Bloody Mary arrives. I decided to also get the mozzarella sticks and they were pretty good, though I'm not sure I'd order them again. The service is quick and overall I would definitely recommend trying this place if you haven't!

    Friday lunch, nice to be off
    Andrew C.

    My sisters wedding weekend so Friday morning a bunch of us got together for lunch and boy did we pick the right place. Our vrbo want too far from this place so we likely would have ended up here regardless but once we saw they're known for bloody Mary's it was a no brainer. It was a very cool morning and so Patti want open but looked like a nice fun area. Inside photo attached but just a really cool and fun vibe for a type of dive bar with dollar bills all over the walls (our kiddos added to that!). Service was great and fast though outside of the two gentleman at the bar our family was the only group though it did pick up while we were there. The food was magnificent: we lots of shareables as the adults were getting bloodies so mushroom bites, max and cheese bites and nachos were had by all. I'm not a mushroom fan regardless but the others said it was good but definitely the max and cheese bites and especially the nachos were flavorful and delicious! My only critique would be upping their salsa game as it seemed like generic can salsa but still tasty nonetheless. And then for the main event: The bloodies! Very well made both visually and tasty. I got the dairy as a huge cheese Can and it did not disappoint. The spicy cheese cubes were probably my favorite as it does pack a kick but that's right up my alley. Nice thing to they were reasonably priced $13-15 whereas other places like this sometimes put them mid twenties to thirties which is too much. Definitely would recommend if you're in the area!

    Yummy bloody Mary's!
    Veronica G.

    Food, service, and drinks were great! If you like Bloody Mary's this master piece is only $15!

    Allison R.

    Grabbed some tacos from The Watershed for a late lunch/early dinner before heading to work and it was ok. The bar was thinly staffed and the service was sub-par, but the food was pretty good. I really liked their signature shed chips with blue cheese and thought the portion was good for the price. I also thought the tacos were a good value for the size. The tacos also had unique flavor profiles and I liked the chicken best of the three I tried. The vibe here is definitely that of a local lake bar and was reminiscent of SKOB (if you know, you know). Their indoor space is kind of small and they have an outdoor patio area that fills up fast. I hear they have good bbq so I may come back to try that in the future.

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    Tons of food options very unique place...Very Friendly staff...check out the Bloody Marys menu...I'm new to the area.....My new "Hot Spot"

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    Awesome place. Best Bloody Mary's in town. Food is solid. Terrific place to watch a game.

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    Waitress was wonderful, the food was good and Saturday nights They have a DJ. There is also dining available on the patio.

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    great Food and pricing. love the atmosphere!! cant wait to go back for the bbq. Thanks

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    Variable. Food is decent service is reasonable but cab be noisy at times. Haven't been in some time

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    Always great food and fun atmosphere. Love the decor and my kids love the dollars on the wall.

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    Didn't see a waitress for 20 minutes, ouch. Place wasn't packed, tables open inside and out.

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    One again a great meal. The smoke house barbecue brisket sandwich was awesome. Great service and watch the football game.

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    Drove by it a lot but I finally decided to stop in and I'm really glad I did. I got 15 wings with…read moremy son, sauce on the side. I got the Caribbean Jerk sauce. My son ate them without sauce, and they were amazing without it, but that jerk sauce was incredible! Their service was friendly and the food was made fresh but was still pretty quick. The place was empty but I was in there at an odd hour. This is a real gem people. Locally owned, great atmosphere, and incredible wings! Hopefully Okemos is stepping up and keeping these guys rolling! Stop and eat, trust me, you won't regret it!

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    Zynda BBQ and Smoke Shack - Smoked chicken Mac & cheese

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    4.3(10 reviews)
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    I couldn't deny my enthusiasm about this month's assignment being carnivore-friendly given our most…read morerecent review focused on vegetarian options, that while still very satisfying, still lacked the savory gratification of meat and more meat. Smoked, braised, grilled, roasted, or fried bring it on- either when I eat out or if I'm in my own personal happy place in front of my smoker. Enter Zynda's, a southwestern restaurant that now occupies the former Red Cedar Grill (one of my all-time favorite restaurants in the area) in Williamston. The venue has been nicely updated and far more open than I recalled its predecessor. There are several dining options including a nice bar serving craft cocktails, upscale booths for a special night, and the Chimney Room which can seat up to 50 guests. Billed as a barbecue restaurant on some food sites, Zynda's menu is part Tex-Mex, part New American, with some French, Asian, Cajun, and Mediterranean elements. I usually subscribe to the theory that restaurants that do a lot of everything rarely do anything exceptionally well. Zynda's had a lot of high notes, to be sure, but a lack of focus was evident on others. What's Really Good I'm a big fan of the ribeye when slathered in the bearnaise sauce. It was aromatic and rich, but not over-powering. Not as thick as most restaurants' ribeye, the steak was still cooked perfectly and paired well with the grilled asparagus. The smoked chicken atop the Baked "mac n cheese" with penne pasta was rich in smokiness. The dish had plenty of melty cheesy goodness and benefitted from both the creamy béchamel base and the crunch from panko crumbles. Likewise, the au gratin potatoes were rich and scrumptious with a nice kick from chiles. Can I get some more of this please? The onion rings were another hit, thick-cut and crispy, the batter was less greasy than some other area favorites. On lighter notes, the Michigan Springtime Salad with carrots, dried cranberries, walnuts, capers, and feta cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, and the Caesar Salad with a citrusy punch were both quite good. What's Just Ok The Smoked Chicken Quesadilla was solid, but not outstanding. The blending of Tex-Mex and slow smoking is a tricky matter, and the meat didn't shine like it did in the pasta. Further attention to detail could have been paid to several items: the corn chowder was missing the potato and bacon pictured on the menu; the coleslaw lacked creaminess and salt; and while the Southwest Pulled Pork Eggrolls, jam packed with black beans, corn, and green chiles, were an interesting way to enjoy Zynda's smoked delicacies, the smoked pork seemed at odds with everything else in each bite rather than enhanced by them. The dipping sauce added yet another layer of taste but offered a comforting cool to the Southwestern brawl. Best Bite A southwestern smokehouse will need to bring it in the flavor department when it comes to brisket. Zynda's Corned Beef Brisket was on point. Tender and juicy, the brisket was packed with a depth of flavor from both the corning and smoking processes. The flavor was ramped up a notch when coupled with either the AZ's Sweet & Savory sauce (closer to Kansas City-style tomato base and brown sugar) or the ZBQ sauce (a zestier, vinegar-based sauce akin to a Memphis-style sauce). Served with shoestring fries and a delightful jalapeño cornbread, this smokey and hearty plate is what I expect when I think of BBQ,

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    Golden Fish & Chips - Very good Shrimp dumplings

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    4.8(12 reviews)
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