Everything that I order is homemade. Every time I walk in everything is spotless. Yes I am the person walking around with a broken spine. Do not cater to me. I enjoy excellent restaurants wherever I am. Either you have what it takes or you don't. People don't like it when I come into neighbors restaurants and inspect everything. People don't like it when I come into their shops. I mean, it's a hard business when you have neighbors telling on neighbors. The ambience of this place is spot on. It is a true Michigander awesome food restaurant. It will always be 5 star in my books. Thank you. You neighbors all want honest reviews. Game on. read more

4 people for dinner on a Wednesday. Arrived shortly before 4 PM. As requested, seated on first floor rear of restaurant about 3 steps above main floor. No one else seated in that area at that time. With entire floor empty, four of us were seated at the table at the back where all traffic to and from kitchen must pass. Not a problem, but by the time we had dinner with dessert, the entire area was filled with customers...subjecting us to the constant in/out business of the kitchen traffic. Clearly we were given the noisiest and worse table in a location where there was not a single occupied table. I didn't think we appeared that undesirable. The bill for our dinners with dessert came to almost $300...two of us had salmon with plum sauce, a dish we enjoyed and have had on prior visits. My complaint...1 person asked for extra plum sauce to take with her leftover salmon. She received a plastic container with approximately 3 ounces of sauce. The charge $3.00. I am not cheap, or I wouldn't be treating people to rib-eye steak or salmon that we enjoyed at a place like White Horse Inn. But...I do consider WHI to be cheap and willing to sacrifice losing a customer with that kind of service, or lack thereof. I know that you are popular, serve good food and I understand why that is true. No doubt you won't miss the four customers you have lost over the above issues. read more

Such a beautiful building. Have been coming here since I was a teen and the food has always been amazing as it has gone through changes. Bathrooms are so clean and set up well, excellent place to hold an event, come for happy hour or any type of meal. Beautiful patio too. Robin was our server and she was attentive and helped us visualize the baby shower set up we wanted to do. I got the brisket shower and it was so good and their house made chips are a must for me. read more

The White Horse Inn - Brisket Sandwich - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan

A group of 10 friends got together and ate in an outdoor pod. What a wonderful experience. We had the privacy of our own cozy warm space, service was excellent and the food was delicious! We reserved this pod a few months ago with a minimal deposit. They limit your time to 2 hours and you are required as a group to spend a minimum of $250, which wasn't a problem for the whole group. The venison chili appetizer was a big hit, I got the salmon dinner which was delicious, my friend got the walleye, some people got ribs and overall quite a variety. A few ordered the desserts which looked amazing but I was stuffed by then!! They really didn't rush us out since we were the last group in this Narnia pod for the night. Great experience if you've never done it before! read more

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If you are seeking an experience reminiscent of a Hallmark film, this establishment is an excellent dining choice. The inside is so unique and preserved the original charm of the building. The food is absolutely amazing, the numerous times I have been here I have never had a bad item. I highly recommend the spinach dip however I did not get a photo of this. The staff is the sweetest. This is such a fun place to visit throughout the year but during the holiday season you will feel like you walked right into a scene from hallmark. Pro tip. Be sure to visit the neighboring stores for the full experience read more

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The White Horse Inn is always a favorite. It's suitable for any occasion, dress up or dress down, and you and your party will still be comfortable and enjoy a great meal. Some of my favorites are the potato chip fish, the classic turkey dinner, and always the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies (to eat there or take home for later). While I haven't tried the igloos yet since I have an aversion to driving when it may snow, inside is always fun (while it's large, the vibe is cozy with tons of details), and outside is great in the late spring and summer for sure. read more

The famous White Horse Inn in Metamora. Come here to go back in time and marvel at the beauty of a day long ago. As the sign says "Est 1850". That's 175 years ago. This place started as a stage coach stop not a Rest stop like we have along our highways now. Horses were a mode of transportation not engine powered car or trucks. We go back in time where everything went slower. Walking in, the huge fireplace, the beautiful wood floors, the lighting, nice touch with the hurricane oil lamps that have been converted to provide lights. The simple abstract horse drawings on the wall, all to help take you back to a time long ago. The food is simple but modernized with today's flair, everything from Rueben sandwiches to Salmon to meatloaf and more. We have been here now several dozen times and can tell you Kelly((manager) and her crew our awesome. Many of them have been here a long time. Everyone is sweet and nice and will take the time to converse and answer a history question, if you dare ask. This place is worth coming to, though I recommend a reservation, it helps. So pack up your car and prepare yourself to visit a magical place. Set back in time. read more

One of the coolest restaurants I've been to! Beautifully decorated, historical structures. Food is really good too! The buffaloaf is worth a trip in and of itself. Dense and really well seasoned, served atop mashed potatoes! Service was quick and very accommodating! Plan for a wait, or make a reservation! And even then you'll have to park down the road. read more

So many people had told us about this place, it was on my list and I was extremely excited to finally try it. It is an adorable establishment with two levels. I love the rustic décor and the waiting area with the fire place. It is very cozy and seems like a throw back to yesteryear, like someplace you might grab a bite at in Greenfield Village. All of the people working here were extremely kind and helpful. I, of course, needed to try the chips and dip. It was stellar. I loved the large onion pieces in the dip, and those were perhaps the best chips from a restaurant I have ever had, and that's a bold statement. I had the Charleston fizz, which was very nice, and their red ale made by Frankenmuth Brewery, was amazing. I tried their pot roast grilled cheese and it hit the spot. The ranch was good and the onion rings were great, very crispy. The Ruben was also tasty. For dessert we ordered some coffee, which I might skip next time, but the desserts were awesome. The oatmeal pie was the true star here, and their maple pecan ice cream was the creamiest I've had at a restaurant in a very long time. We also tried the carrot cake which was tasty and a large portion. I would love to go back and try the burrata salad and some other dishes. read more

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We came here for a friend's birthday; it's one of her favorite restaurants but she said she doesn't get a chance to come here that often. We ate outside on a lovely Sunday afternoon. Everyone ordered something different, from salads to entrees. I had the warm chicken salad, and it was very good. For our friend's birthday, the restaurant gave us 6 chocolate chip cookies, which we cut in half and shared. They were freshly baked and just delicious. Metamora is a long way from where I live, but if I find myself in the area again, I would certainly consider coming back. read more

great atmosphere and food worth the drive they catered my wadding also. Go across the street to the General store and have coffee,

While traveling back from Northern MI., we were on no time schedule, so decided to check out this venue, which we had recently read an interesting article about its history, which if you google White Horse Inn History, its worth the read and adds to the fun and intrigue of a roadtrip. The interior is warm and cozy, with a real fireplace, and nicely appointed area where you can sit and have a cocktail either casually or while waiting for your table. The staff was very friendly. We enjoy dining at the bar and did so on this visit. My wife had the Classic Maurice Salad: iceberg lettuce, ham, turkey, Swiss, gherkins pickles, green olives, hard boiled eggs and house made dressing. Served with a piece of really good crusty French bread. Generous portion, fresh ingredients and very flavorful. I had the Fish Fry, 2 cod filets, lightly battered, beer battered fries, which were unique, tasty and portion was generous, also included coleslaw. The fish was fresh, flaky and very good. They were setting up very cool igloos outside for the coming winter, each with its own theme. Very cool. Great cocktails and overall experience. We will definitely be going back. I recommend giving them a try. read more

The White Horse Inn - Maurice Salad - Lettuce, ham, turkey, Swiss, hard boiled eggs, gherkins pickles, green olives with house made dressing. French Bread. - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan

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It was a busy Thursday night, but after dining there it has just become " A place to eat", not the place we Always go for our birthdays, anniversary and holidays. Something has changed in the kitchen. Our ribs..eaten there many times, are now Spicy ( even tho we were told the sauce has not changed)... the special, Lobster ravioli, PEI mussels, and some type of clams with 4 shrimp... ravioli was cold in the middle and the clams were Impossible to open/eat, when I asked how to open them, I was told.... That's the way we've been serving them..(?)... the waitress did bring a small fork... but after slipping, sliding and unable to open them... with sauce splashed in 2 directions. My husband specifically ordered a full rack of ribs and got 1/2.... When served we mentioned it and the young lady said she would check with the kitchen ‍‍. Never to be seen again, but ok as we didn't like the spice. Our favorite Carrot cake is definitely now Orange cake... made with distinct orange rind and maybe orange juice. ‍‍‍. We were never asked if our meal was ok,.... But it should have been apparent with the " spicy" question and my unopened clams and mussels and most of my dinner uneaten. We are now on the hunt for a new restaurant for special occasions. $100 for disappointment does not bode well with us. read more

I've heard great things about White Horse Inn and have been wanting to come for quite a while. Walking in, the inn is absolutely gorgeous. From the huge fireplace, to the beautiful floors, to the huge mural on the wall...I absolutely loved the vibe of this place. We sat in the back room, and the paintings, tables and chairs were beautiful and the blue upholstery was gorgeous. Our server Conner was really nice and provided great service. We started with the chips and dip, venison chili and I ordered the pot roast grilled cheese with chips. My friend ordered the burnt ends Mac and cheese. Everything was so delicious, and Conner made sure we were well taken care of! We needed the meal with the seasonal strawberry cobbler and it was really good too. I definitely will be back, I heard Christmas time is really beautiful but reservations are hard to get! Definitely recommend this for a date night, birthday or special occasion. There is a room upstairs you can rent for special occasions also! Our friend told us she hosted a baby shower upstairs. The history of the Inn is really neat also. Metamora is a cute little town and stop by the antique place next door as well at the country market! read more

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Service was impeccable. I wanted coconut shrimp. It was on the appetizer menu. I asked for it to be made a dinner. No worries. Added a vegetable and potato. The food was great. The atmosphere is laid back and cozy. read more

I've been here a few times now and each time was a 5 star visit. However this specific review is for my igloo experience. Carrie was a phenomenal server. A rockstar! She let us know she was also serving 4 other igloos but was very attentive and had such a great personality. My Horse Breath cocktail was delicious, probably one of my favorite cocktails when going out. And from a previous visit, I knew to save room for dessert and got the bread pudding again. Very good and the bourbon sauce is mouthwatering! I ordered the Turkey Dinner special which was very good, but their pot roast is still my favorite. I also ordered a bowl of French Onion Soup upon a friends recommendation, one of the best French onion soups I've had dinning out as it was very flavorful and not heavily salty like other places I've been. The igloos are beautifully decorated. It was an absolute memorable dinner experience in the Narnia Igloo. read more

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This review includes my three visits over the past 15 months. (2023-2024) First off, this is a historic building that dates back to the pre-civil war times. You can read about the storied history so I won't go into the details here. The ambience/ decor certainly adds to the experience of dining here. This is one of the best restaurants to visit around the Christmas holiday season in Michigan. The menu includes a selection of hearty comfort food entrees such as: Mac and cheese, fish and chips, walleye, Salmon, Artichoke-lemon chicken, meatloaf made with buffalo meat, pot roast and various burgers,sandwiches, salads and soups. The service we experienced was attentive. Our waitress Kate, did a nice job with our group of 12. If you like to dine at an establishment that is unique as well as offer good food, I think you'll enjoy coming here. read more

The White Horse Inn - Interior Christmas wreath over the fireplace December 2024 - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan

Not sure what all the hype is about. Cute place, eh food, awful service. I ordered a salad as an appetizer for the 4 of us to split, it was off the specials menu and had pears & goat cheese. Not bad, but not memorable. I asked for 4 small plates so we all could split the salad, and 2 of the plates had dried food on them. We sent them back and asked for 2 new ones, and 1 of those plates was dirty as well! My mom got a cup of the tortilla soup, and it was like gravy. My mom won't complain, but she also had the "this isn't very good" face when eating it. She was so hungry, she didn't want to wait for something else. They bring out 4 entrees next, without bussing our table of the dirty salad dishes and soup. We had absolutely no room on our table. I had to pile dishes up and take them to the bar so we had room to eat comfortably. Two of us at the table got the pot roast grilled cheese, and they came out soggy as all heck. Not sure if this is how they're meant to be, or our sandwiches sat there while they waited for the rest of the table's food. Took one bite of mine, then decided to remove what soggy bread I could and eat it with a knife & fork. I also got a cup of the tomato bisque, which was too chunky and too acid-y. The soup needed more seasoning above and beyond the salt & pepper available on the table. My mom got some chicken caesar wrap and was again underwhelmed. My sister, however ordered off the specials menu, Shepards pie, and hers was the only dish that came out hot, and it was delicious. My mom and her friend are sweet-a-holics, so we ordered the bread pudding and oatmeal pie to split between us. We told them we would like 4 spoons and 4 plates as well. The desserts came out with no utensils, no extra plates, and guess what, our dirty entree plates were still on the table. Oatmeal pie, eh, a little dry, maple icecream, outstanding, bread pudding - to die for! It came time to pay for the bill, and it took so long for the server to collect our payment, that my sister went across the street to shop for maple syrup and come back, and our cards still weren't taken. If it wasn't for the shepards pie, maple ice cream and bread pudding, this place would only get 1-star from me. read more

We went for our 43rd anniversary. The food and service were excellent. I would highly recommend visiting the White Horse Inn for any occasion. The history of the restaurant along with the murals was very nice. read more

Everyone was so kind to us on our 4:00 pm on a whim take the kids out to dinner. Carrie made our experience feel like we were family with lots of laughs. She put us at ease knowing exactly what a mama and dada needed being out to eat for the first time after having our second baby - out and about and also reintroducing our toddler to dinning out. Our food was delicious walleye and chicken. Dessert to go was perfect chocolate torte. Thank you for making our first dinner out with baby so special read more

I love the service, the cocktails and the amazing decor and atmosphere. The food is basically VERY mediocre and seems to be getting more mediocre. I had the Mac and Cheese that used to be really good...pretty much has the consistency of wall paper paste. Seriously needs a makeover. At least bake it with some cheese on the top. The Brussels sprouts were very good... read more

The White Horse Inn - Aperol Spritzer - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan

Great atmosphere, great service, and even better food! Their specials include drinks, appetizers, food, and even a mocktail! Highly recommend. read more

The White Horse Inn - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan

I try to get here a few times per year... This Spring was a Ferrari road rally, this Summer it was a nice change from Roseville restaurants, and this Fall it's a great drive with the colors changing. I ALWAYS have great service and never had a complaint with the food...it comes out quick, tastes great, and is priced right. Ast few times I have had Karie as a server and she did a great job, attentive and quick on drink refills. I suggest getting in before the church crowd if going on a Sunday, fills up fast about 1 pm Sundays. Can't wait to drive out in the winter and dine in an igloo! read more

First time eating in an "igloo"! I ordered the French onion soup, the filet mignon (cooked perfectly medium), and had the ice cream & fudge brownie for dessert. Everything was excellent! The service was very good and friendly. The ambience inside the restaurant felt really cozy! Highly recommend! read more

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A place we had been wanting to try, so went with friends for a birthday. Here's what we liked: * very cool building, loved the rustic appeal inside. Nice exterior patio and upstairs. * Service for dinner was great, good recommendations, attentive and just a fun person. *The warm chocolate chip cookies were so good. -* Liked all the side options with the entrees. * the Plum Salmon was good- * the Cowboys mac n cheese was good, liked the pork and bacon with it. Here's what we thought could be better: * Arrived 30 minutes before our dinner time so wife and I asked if we could go to the bar- and was told absolutely. Us and only two other people at bar and took almost 20 minutes to get a drink. Service wasn't rude but wasn't great. * The spicy shrimp appetizer while it had good sized shrimp, the sauce was missing something. Almost to much Mayo or something. Wasn't bad, just could be better. * The side dishes were just ok, green beans were quite bland and the crispy Brussel sprouts, dare I say were to crispy as in almost burnt, * the carrot cake was just ok, a bit dry and heavy on the orange flavor. * the Horse Breath drink - good idea, again just lacking something. And presentation was eh. Overall- it was a nice night with friends and the final review was just ok. Not sure it is a place I would go out of my to go again. read more

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Service and ambiance were fantastic. I had the ribeye and it was tough and tasteless. The broccoli had black spots on it. Not what I am accustomed to for the price. read more

My third time at the White Horse and nothing has changed. Which is a good thing. When excellence is repeated you have every reason to come back again and again. read more

My friend wanted to come here for their themed igloo dining so we had a group of 10 & chose their Narnia igloo. We arrived about 20 or so minutes early so my husband grabbed a beer from the bar & we sat near the fireplace. This was our first time coming here & it is such a fun, cozy feel inside. Our reservation was at 7:30pm & we were sat right about then. When dining in the igloo, they do immediately let you know that you have a 2 hr time limit which they stick to that was nice for ensuring we were sat on time since larger groups tend to hangout well after they're done eating. Our waitress was friendly & helpful. A few of us ordered different soups to start. My husband & I were the only ones to order tomato & they did forget one of ours along with another persons fruit cup. They were quick to bring it out after I mentioned one was missing. The food came out pretty quickly for our size of group, but after everyone else got their food I still hadn't gotten my Mac & cheese so I had to mention my meal was missing & it was brought out probably about 5 or so minutes later. All of the food tasted really good & no one in the group had any complaints. Most people ordered drinks as well & were happy with them too. Crème brûlée is one of my absolute favorite desserts, so my husband & I split it for dessert. It was delicious & I would definitely order it again! Overall, it was a good experience with good food & I would definitely come back! read more

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We read a lot of positive testimonies for The White Horse Inn through a community Facebook group so we decided to give it a try. Overall, our experience was good, the staff was helpful and our service was what you expect, but the food was just okay. My boyfriend ordered a margarita and that was good. For an appetizer, we ordered the white fish pate that came with pickled onion and a mustard cherry, which was phenomenal. We had very high hopes after this appetizer. For main dishes, my boyfriend ordered the potato chip crusted walleye and I ordered the lemon artichoke chicken. My chicken was very good, good well, juicy with a perfect breading and sauce. My vegetables were cold, but my sweet potato fries were also very good. The walleye came out with a layer of baked cheese over top. For lack of a better term, I think this is very cheesy for being a higher class restaurant, I really didn't expect it to come out like this. It had no flavor at all, it wasn't bad, but it didn't taste like anything. Like it wasn't seasoned or even salted. It just wasn't good. For dessert, we ordered their old fashioned oatmeal pie with maple ice cream. This was excellent. Excellent. Highly recommend that if you see this on the menu, you order it. read more

The White Horse Inn - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan

I've been thinking about coming here for over a year. Just happened to be in the area and we were hungry. Perfect opportunity! The staff were welcoming and the service was very good. It was a lovely day so seating on the patio was packed. We sat in a small area indoor. It was cozy and quaint. I ordered the burrata salad. I have no complaints on the taste, but the proportion of the components didn't make sense. There was one burrata cut in half. Two whole makes more sense. More arugula and less brussel sprouts julienned would work better and more bacon. There were a few small pieces. This read more like a brussel sprout appetizer. The blackened salmon was tasty. We also had the pretzel appetizer. Again very good, but more beer cheese for the number of pretzels would be better. I plan to come out when the weather is cooler. I'd like to try some heartier fare. Cute town as well! read more

The food is good. The service was good. The atmosphere is nice. The prices are decent.

Very nice place. Very clean and the staff are very attentive. We loved our meal here and will definitely be back. I had the Ribs and they were fantastic! The cocktails are very good as well. read more

Everything here is on par. So many good things to choose from from. Go check out place for special occasions. Buffalo Meatloaf is one of my favorites. Huge servings . Tasty with mashed potatoes and gravy, so delicious. Husband loved the Fish pate appetizer. Salads are excellent. Fish is good. All dishes are plentiful. Bread pudding is best I have ever had anywhere. read more

If there was a restaurant within an hour of my home I would choose for dinner it would be this one!!! Every small town should have a destination restaurant like this. The interior has an old American feel with amazing facilities. Plenty of space. The menu is fantastic American fare. I've had the Buffaloaf every time I come and have loved it. But this last time I had the prime rib and it was maybe the best I have ever had. The au jus was perfect. They also have my favorite wedge salad (for which I am always a sucker). They have full cocktail menu as well including a bar area I describe so that I can persuade But this has got to be my favorite place north of the Wayne Oakland Macomb area. Just damn cozy! read more

Loved the atmosphere! There were four of us dining. We all ordered something different and we all said the same thing, most of the food lacks flavor. The Walleye was bland, the steak had no seasoning, and the Rueben sandwich lacked spice. The only thing that was fantastic was the plum salmon. My husband ordered a drink called horse breath, and I ordered a Cabernet and both drinks were about an inch pour. Way too pricey for what we got. Our waiter Jacob was great! He was very attentive and made appetizer suggestions that were great. He also recommended the salmon which ended up being the only dish that was enjoyed. We ordered the chocolate chip cookies for dessert. A bit too much baking soda which made them salty. Overall very disappointing :/ read more

After being told this was a very good place to eat, I went with my family. For Lapeer this is a decent spot, however they were definitely understaffed. The staff we did engage with was kind and attentive, but we had multiple servers so it was chaotic. The food wasn't anything to write home about. My filet was fine, the pot roast was half fat, but still good - just couldn't eat the whole meal. The chicken was meh. The carrot cake was different, it was served cold which definitely affects the taste. Nice ambiance for the holidays but a little noisy. read more

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Small Town Big Restaurant We went to try out the restaurant and overall the outside was very pretty in the winter season with lights and igloos. The inside was very log cabin style nicely decorated with wooden floors made of trees and other log cabin decor. We were seated immediately with no wait which was shocking by the amount of cars in the parking lot but no wait around 430pm The waitress/staff I wish was better attentive, never asked us for more drinks never took empty plates. The food came out quick with no problem in that sense. The waitress was nice don't get me wrong but overall not on the game in the sense of checking up. - 1/2 Star The food was good but as I have said in my other reviews prices don't justify it this one was right with it. I ordered the bowl of French Onion Soup, it was a nice and plenty of cheese and onions the taste was good not great but overall I'd definitely eat it again. My main dish was the Cowboy Mac and Cheese which had pulled pork added. The size was plenty and at first looking at the dish it looked like no meat till you stir it around and there was a fair share. The Mac and Cheese was below average nothing fancy no overall flavor and some noodles were cold. The pulled pork was mushy which in my book not personally good, the BBQ sauce was good. - 1 Star I'd probably not go back unless I was invited I wasn't overly impressed compared to other reviewers. Maybe it was an off night but for the price they are charging I'd assume the quality of their products would be higher read more

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White Horse Inn is lovely. Got there at 6. They sat us almost immediately for our reservation for 5. Waitress got our drinks but then disappeared for quite awhile. By then we all needed another drink but we're getting hungry so we ordered the whitefish pate which was excellent. It came with a couple of little sides of things which I did not try. I had French onion soup which was good. I ordered the ribeye. It came medium like I wanted but it just wasn't very tasty and it was a bit tough. Real average. Then we didn't see our waitress for a long time. Probably because they are are short staffed which is a shame. I will go back and try something else next time. read more

The White Horse Inn - Ribeye - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan

The food, service, and ambiance was okay, but to make things worse, the furniture was not sturdy at all--one of the chairs broke and someone got injured which made the experience even more unpleasant. I wouldn't recommend eating here. read more

I've been here twice. Once in the winter when they were doing carriage rides downtown and an unbelievable wait, next for summer on their beautiful patio. Cannot say enough good things about the food, drinks, and staff. Town is cute also and worth a walk around. read more

The White Horse Inn - American Near Me - Metamora, Michigan