I visited Timbers back in 2017ish when they did their reboot and it was fabulous. People were always waiting for tables back then and the food was great. Today we visited and it was awful. It is so sad to see that this restaurant has completely went down hill. Things started off fine. We were greeted at the door and seated right away. We then waited 50 minutes for our food to come out. Our appetizers came out quickly because they were just deep fried apps, but our entrees took 50 minutes. Our appetizers didn't taste right like the oil was old or something. The onions rings did not look appetizing, a darker color to them from the oil? My friend has the fish and chips and said the fish had good flavor but it was chewy and soggy. My other friend had the fettuccine Alfredo and didn't even eat it. We all tried it and it didn't taste like Alfredo. It had tomatoes in it too. My other friend had the salmon and rice pilaf and thought it was good. I had the cowboy burger. It was a really good burger, the patty was on the thinner side and it definitely wasn't cooked all the way as shown in picture. I appreciated that they used real bacon and not microwave cheap bacon. The bun was a little small for the burger but it was packed with onion rings, bacon and bbq sauce. Again, the onion rings weren't great. The manager/our waitress Mandy was kind and attentive. She asked why I didn't want a box for my burger, and I just said it wasn't really cooked all the way. Then she shared about how things have been rough there and she is hoping to turn it around with being recently hired. She shared how the chef "has no clue what he is doing." Whoever owns Timbers is going to have to close their doors because no one is going to visit a restaurant that is not enjoyable. It was a Saturday night at 5-6pm and there were only 4 tables with people dining. That is a big red flag if your business only has 4 tables on a Saturday. The atmosphere is great, they have an upstairs and a small deck out back, and it is just so sad it is going to waste. There is free street parking and a small parking lot next to the restaurant. Overall I hope this place can turn around. read more

Timbers Bar & Grill - Cowboy burger - American Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

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We stopped by here one night after getting a late start finding a place for dinner. Most places had a 45-60-minute wait and we were directed to this location. We were sat quickly; the server was very friendly and got us started right away. From that point unfortunately things kind of fell apart. The food, while delicious, came out in waves and the people that got their food first started eating were finished by the time the last people got theirs almost 30 minutes later. The staff were great with comping some of it but it was just a depressing experience overall. read more

Poor service, food was subpar. Waited 20 minutes to even be greeted from our server. Then waited another 20 minutes to get our drinks. Our food came out separately and we had to ask the server where the rest of the table's food was. No manager to ask how things were going or even helping out the struggling server. Also, you only get 1 chicken skewer for the 13$ appetizer. read more

The new chef has a great new menu featuring some Mexican cuisine. The fish tacos are amazing. Best I've had! I'd recommend trying it out soon! read more

We had some time to kill so we stopped in to Timbers Bar & Grill for a drink at the bar. It was late aft read more

Timbers Bar & Grill - The Bar - American Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

Overall pleased with Timbers Bar, which is different than the Timbers Steakhouse on the corner. Food was good although service was lackluster. The hostess and manager (owner?) we're very polite and accommodating when we initially entered. They were able to seat us after a short wait. It was a Monday night and all the tables were full. Our server/bartender was not very attentive although he was knowledgeable about the menu. The bang bang shrimp appetizer was disappointing. A few shrimp in a strange non traditional sauce for bang bang, and the bowl was mostly greens. The twisted Cuban, Mediterranean hummus plate, and burger were all pretty tasty. The menu posted online does not match up with those in the restaurant. We did not receive refills without asking and when I asked for water refills the server brought a single glass of water, when there were four of us and two totally empty and two mostly empty water glasses. It was weird. He never came to check on us so I had to flag down the hostess to ask for the condiments we were missing, extra napkins, etc. It can get kind of loud, it is a bar after all. But the vibe is that of an upscale bar, not a dive. read more

Timbers Bar & Grill - Burger - American Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

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Showed up at 8:00 with my family. My wife, son, daughter in law, grandson (15 months old) and myself. Got seated and placed drink order. Drinks arrive and placed food order and waited another half hour. Waitress comes back and says cook refuses to cook our food because he's closing the grill. The restaurant closes at 10:00 and it's now 8:45. It's hard enough keeping a 15 month old content for 45 minutes sitting at a table. I get that there was no manager there and they wanna get out early and have fun but they could have at least let us know before waiting nearly an hour. Walked down the street to James Port where they accommodated us knowing what happened and had a baby up past his bed time and was getting extremely antsy. Extremely unprofessional and have never dealt with anything like this in my life. There are two Timbers so this is the Timbers Bar and Grill to be clear. I seen some of the good reviews on here and the food they ordered was not at Timbers Bar and Grill. So these guys got some good reviews that were meant for the other business. read more

Great service, love the rustic, industrial decor, food was amazing, we had a party of 6 and we tried an assortment from the menu. We sat up on the upper deck with views of the Marina. I love to sit outside so when the weather is great it's nice to have the option. Owner Brad came around to the tables and checked in on the customers. Nick & Julie Morris Fountainhills, AZ read more

Timbers Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

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We loved the French Toast drink, pretzels and perch dinner! All around excellent food and friendly service!

Service was bad And nobody would come to our table and service . They seated us right away

I got the salmon protein bowl which was absolutely delicious. The salmon was yummy and the vegetables which were green beans were so fresh. My husband got the tai chicken wrap which he wouldn't recommend. Our server, Emily was attentive and friendly. read more

Just realized there are two Timbers in Ludington. Avoid the bar and grill at all costs. No hostess greeted us, 5 employees looked at us while standing at the hostess stand and no one even tried to make us welcome. Had to go to the bar after 10 minutes to ask if this was a seat yourself and was told to wait. A poorly dressed kid named Collin eventually approached. His shirt open exposing his chest like he was part of a stripper review. Took us outside to the deck, took a drink order and disappeared for 30 minutes. I eventually had to walk inside and get our own drinks. Over 45 minutes had passed and still no dinner. We eventually walked out. These times are NOT an exaggeration. Very very poor job. The 5 tables that were there should have been my first clue. More employees than customers. All other restaurants were packed. Evidently the reputation is out. I know the name Timbers has been part of Ludington for years but this place is an extremely poor representation for the name. Do better Timbers read more

It was 4th of July - a holiday, i get it -- but in a small town with so much tourist traffic, they should have expected some business. We called ahead and they said, "sure, come on over we can seat you right away". When we arrived, they said, "we can seat you right away, but you have to wait an hour before you can order anything." huh? It took 20 minutes to get a drink - and when one of our party went out to get something from the car, 2 bartenders and 4 or 5 kitchen staff were outside smoking. I get that they need breaks - still not a huge deal Not too long after that, one of the bartenders delivered some drinks to a table next to us and seemed to be intoxicated. They didn't order the drinks and she put them on the table and said, "drink them anyway." One member of our group is a smoker and went out to smoke a few times - every time there were several members (including the same bartender) out for a smoke break. This went on the whole time we were there. There were servers crying, bartenders stumbling around, cooks under the deck yelling loudly at each other. Clearly no manager on duty. Sad. The biggest take away is that there was clearly no leadership read more

This week was our first visit since our last trip to Ludington in 2022. It was just as good as we remembered. Solid, high-end bar food with friendly and efficient service. If you're going for happy hour or an early dinner, try to get a seat on the back deck to watch the S.S. Badger return from Wisconsin. read more

This place is fabulous! Twisted Cuban sandwich was great. Fries with Parmesan Garlic sprinkled on top. Cheese cake was creamy and very fresh. The cheese was not sweet, just a hint of lemon. Having the menu posted outside is plus & encouraged us to eat here. The reclaimed brick, real barn beams and local logging and ship photos from the 1800s and early 1900s tied historic Ludington into the motif. The waitress was informative and efficient. You won't be disappointed! read more

Happy to see the new location up and running. Great service! Personable and accommodating. Food met and slightly exceeded expectations. Filet cooked as requested, green beans done well, flavorful and not over done. Garlic knots very good. Not dripping as some establishments do but flavorful enough to be enjoyable. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

Excellent food and service. This is the new off- season lunch/dinner go-to place for locals. Jamming 70s music. Juicy handmade burgers, tasty wings, flavorful sauces and parm fries to die for. Plentiful refills on soda. Chef recruited from downstate came to our table to check in. Server was friendly and attentive. Heard good things about the Twisted Cuban and Fish Tacos too. read more

Excellent appetizers though small portions, we sampled the fried asparagus and peel and eat shrimp. The shrimp need some seasoning to make them more island style. Whitefish prep was nice but fish seemed not as fresh. Crab cake and steak Marsala were excellent. Featured drinks tasty... overall a great experience. read more

We'll, I don't really know how the food is- we ordered our steaks over an hour ago, and nothing...and we got here as it opened. We won't be back unless I see some drastically improved reviews! And the bathrooms , while clean, looked like maybe I was in a burger joint, not a high end steak house. read more

The restaurant was short staffed so everything took forever and service was really slow. Our server recommended the steak and then disappeared for awhile - she had to run 3 blocks to their sister restaurant to get our steaks because Timbers ran out. When the food came it was ok, nothing special. We sat upstairs on the patio in chairs that are extremely uncomfortable probably more noticeable because we were at the restaurant for so long. read more

We stopped in this cozy little place on James St just for a change of pace & were pleasantly surprised at its dining experience. We ordered the chicken wings with three sauces on the side which were very tasty with parmigiana cheese. We also enjoyed and split the chicken sandwich which was absolutely wonderful. Our waitress Rene was sweet and a pleasant addition to our experience. We also had the pleasure of meeting David the chef and also had a fun conversation with Gino the manager of both restaurants we recommend you take the time to try this little out of the way experience. We would rate it an 8 on a scale of 10. Only open from 5 to 9 so come early. Bravo to the staff ! read more

My family and I had high hopes for this place based on the reviews we read so I am not sure if we just ate here on an off night or if this is the norm. To start, I called ahead of time to ask when they opened to which they said 4pm. We arrived to a line waiting to get in. However, the hostess came out and told us that they had to change the opening time to 4:30 because staff was running late. Once we were let in, our drinks came with no ice and one had a big floating in it. The menus were dirty, crumpled, and had many things crossed out and modified in pen. I will say the highlight of the night was the pretzel appetizer - that was delightful. After waiting about an hour and 20 minutes for food to arrive, the kids chicken nuggets were literally burned and inedible. The kids hamburger was also very well done but with a heavy dose of ketchup, my child was able to eat a couple bites. I should mention that their French fries were underdone and cold. The best meal was the club sandwich. My fish tacos were overcooked. The flour tortilla was so hard that it was impossible to eat. However, the real bummer of the night was that the wine pours from the bar drastically changed throughout the night from starting with a full glass to ending with a half a glass. We were told the bartenders had to retrieve new bottles from the basement and were trying to avoid going down there. Overall, while the waitress was pleasant, we will never return. It is a shame too because I heard they have a great view of the lake. We were unable to see it. Due to the rain, they closed the deck so we were inside. read more

We love the staff here but the lack of ventilation with the fried foods is awful. Based on reviews from family and friends locally it is a constant issue. Nobody wants to leave dinner reeking like fried food. Guys you gotta invest in better ventilation. For the sake of guests and especially your staff. read more

We ordered the special. The server was rushed and didn't listen or write down our order. We ordered diet lots of ice and got a regular coke no ice We ordered our steak well done and salt and pepper only and no seasoning on the fries. It arrived 25 minutes later smothered in garlic and parsley. The server said she wasn't sure what happened she told us later that she told the kitchen staff but the chef was outside when she did and no one told him. She said she would remake it and was about to take away the plate and then we would have no fries, which were soaking in the garlic and butter sauce. Anyway 20 minutes later she brought a charred piece of meat only on a cold plate and proceeded to let us know we could keep the I'll prepared steak or they could throw it away. We overhead the waitress complaining to the host that she thought we thought they would comp our order. No apologies or discounts were given. The table we sat at had a glide missing on the base, so ever time you cut your food it would wobble. It was dark, noisy, and not busy for a Saturday night, Do Not Go Here. You will be disappointed read more

Timbers Bar & Grill - NY Strip - American Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

Great atmosphere, very relaxed and inviting. The service was great and the food was just as good! The patio is a great scene and it's the place to be when they have live music or stand up. It's a little pricy but it is very good and worth it. read more

Timbers Bar & Grill - 6oz. Filet mignon with shrooms as a side. Steak prefer rare/medium rare and came out perfect, the chef knows his stuff. - American Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

My steak tasted delicious, but it was a very thin cut and overcooked. My daughter had a delicious filet mignon, but it was raw in the middle. my sons crab stuffed shrimp was severely lacking. We waited absolutely forever for a waitress to come to our table and then waited forever for food to be delivered. Then when the bill came it was $150 with tip, and I certainly did not give the usual 20%. I'll happily pay for great service and tasty food, but absolutely never go there again! read more

Timbers Bar & Grill - Thin steak - American Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

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Went in and asked the hostess if we could be seated outside and was told no bc there was a private party up there. We were seated in the bar. Took a few minutes to get someone over. I asked for a margarita with no salt on the rim and bf got an IPA. Took a long while before she came back and there was a ton of salt on my glass. I told her I didn't want salt and her reply was well you have a straw so it's not a big deal. Really???? She didn't offer to fix it or bring me a new drink. My bf had an empty bottle of beer for a good 35 minutes. I ordered the cheeseburger and fries bf order a cheeseburger and the park fries. We waited 40 minutes. We finally had had enough so I went to the hostess and asked if she was the owner and she said no. I told her we just wanted our check for the drinks and cancel our order. She went and spoke to the waitress and then she came right over and said she would check if our was up and surprise it suddenly was. Neither of us were impressed with the burgers or parm fries (they sprinkled canned Parmesan on them). The burger had a weird seasoning on them. Well in case anyone is interested, we will never go back there again. read more

Two stars at best. The beer was the best tasting thing on the menu. Here are some pros and cons, I hope they improve: Pros: Server Etiquette Beer on tap (maybe?) Caesar salad was good. Cons: Dirty cups Wet plates Terrible seating placement Cold food Dry salmon Overly oily pasta "Seared tuna" was grey and overcooked not seared. Didn't honor reservation time Stella on tap ran out at 7pm Took forever to get things I needed read more

Arrived late and the staff kept the kitchen open to accommodate our group! Food was delicious. Our server Kaya was wonderful. Definitely will return! read more

Good food at a reasonable price with good service. Not much more to ask for. Why wait outside down the street when there is plenty of room at Timbers read more

great ambiance, stellar service by Zoe and Gino the chef knocked it out of the park with his fish tacos and garlic parm fries!! Best fish tacos these 2 Floridians have ever had and we have had a lot! It was also nice to be able to order a regular Chardonnay (kendall). Y'all rock read more

Service and food were great tonight at Timbers. Mickey are server was the best. Explained everything on the menu. Very personable. My husband got the pork chop and loved it. I got 6 oz filet it was good. Squash was perfect. Will be going back while we are in town read more

This food is definitely different than what it was in the past. It is excellent. We had chicken wings and burgers and fries. The garlic parm fries are ridiculously good. As were the burgers and wings. Will definitely go here again soon. read more

wonderful servic! lots of friendly peopl, and GREAT food! I got the meatloaf and it was phenomenal! they gave us a sample of their new fish platter, and the salmon is to die for. I really enjoyed this restaurant! read more

The waitress Carson was wonderful, and unfortunately, that was the best part of the dining experience. The website indicated the restaurant opened at 4pm on Friday. Not the case but instead had a 5pm opening and we decided to wait. It was definitely not worth the wait. The breading on the calamari fell off. The porterhouse dry aged was charred, sent back for a filet that tasted like it was marinated in old smoke. The owner said they do marinade the filets. Odd in my opinion. The owner offered to buy drinks and gave us a gift certificate. Very nice of him. Forgot the Brussel sprouts ordered. Provided a dry potato. Drinks were ok. Had High hopes for this place but I wish them luck. read more

I thought it was really good. We are from out of town (California) and ended up at Timbers after being told Jamesport would be a 1.5 hour wait. They were super kind and attentive. We have a drinks (beers on tap were great....although they were out of my first two choices....but it is the Monday after the Fourth of July). And really the nitro beer he suggested was better than the Alaskan Amber any way! The burgers are big and juicy. The fries were a little over salted on a few of our plates (there were 7 of us)....but we shared the ones that weren't salted with a heavy hand and all was good. The pace of the food went well and we were checked on often. I thought it was better than Jamesport, Barney and Rye and Ludington Bay Brewing. read more

We arrived about 445. People trickled in until we left around 530. The restaurant next door was booked with reservations for homecoming so we ended up here. The actual building is very nice with a good atmosphere. Our server Alexis was very friendly and got everything right. Our table of 6 had entree salads, pulled pork sandwiches and a burger. The portions were a little small, but they were priced accordingly compared to surrounding restaurants. The food was good. It wasn't, "wow," but it wasn't bad either. It was mildly seasoned. That tells me they don't overuse salt. The chicken on my salad was good and the lettuce was very fresh. I would eat here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice. If you're looking for decent food at a good price and quick service (at least during non peak hours) this will work well. read more

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Best Chicken wings I have had in years! homemade, served with dip. Good portions cooked just right. the perfect appetizer to go with a nice Pinot and a good IPA. the deck seating drew us in and the service was great too. try it sometime. read more

Everything was just... ok.... I grilled up a $10 steak the other day in an air fryer and, honestly I'm no chef and my palette isn't super refined... but it was better than the $66 dry aged ribeye I just had here. read more

The steak was amazing. Asparagus was good as well. Only complaint was the noise, party upstairs had music blaring. Plus three gentlemen in corner were extremely loud. But food was great. Guessing noise would not be a factor most days. read more