We went for happy hour on a Friday. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! We sat outside and ordered Dark and Stormys. The Dark and Stormys were a bit sweeter than I'm used to - I'm guessing that they used lime syrup instead of lime juice but the good news is that I like my cocktails sweet. All in all, it was a wonderful happy hour! PS I have been here before and I ordered the gazpacho. I was disappointed that it was super puréed and there weren't chopped up pieces of the veggies or anything crunchy. read more

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A great place for a date night. The place is cozy but still full of buzz. The bar is a great place to sit and chat. Love that you can build a charcuterie to your tastes. The drinks are always well made and their wine list is good. Most of the time we just get drinks and a big charcuterie and call it good. We go back often. read more

This place was excellent. I always scope out menus ahead of time, and I'm in town for a conference. A colleague made a reservation for us here, and as soon as I saw they had a steak flight on the menu, I knew that's what I wanted to order. The steak flight is supposed to come medium rare but I needed it to be medium well, and they were able to accommodate it. When the board came out, the steak was still pretty red, as you can see in my photo, and the waiter asked if I needed it cooked longer, and was able to make that happen for me - very good customer service. There is street parking right outside the restaurant, and after 6:00 p.m. it's free, so that was a good deal as well. Overall I would definitely come back here, my party didn't order dessert but I saw they had a cookie board which looked awesome, as well as a few other nice-looking options. read more

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We have been here several times and the food is always fantastic! Creatively imagined and beautifully presented. Last night we arrived at 4:30 pm for their Tuesday through Saturday happy hour where they offer several appetizers and cocktails at reduced prices. Also Bells Two Hearted and Shorts Local Light pints for $3. A select white and red wine are available for $5. Last night I enjoyed the Crisp Martini ($8) and the selected red wine which was a Malbec and delicious. Hubby had two hearted and red wine. We loved the PEI mussels and Truffle Potato Croquettes. We noshed until HH ended (6:01 pm) then split Apple Salad and Poached Halibut from the main menu. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious! This is a beautiful restaurant with a view of Michigan avenue, a cool bar and loft area as well as outside seating. We have never had trouble getting a table and I'm shocked they are not busier at Happy Hour. You gotta check it out! read more

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Service was phenomenal, genuine and kind. They were a bit slow so maybe that's why I got so much attention? Lol Food - Happy hour menu had a good selection of appetizers with great proportions Ambiance - Upscale but not exactly formal, leggings would be considered underdressed read more

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I was so impressed by this place tonight. Their wine list is amazing. Lots of great options that you aren't going to find other places. The feta mouse was nothing short of heaven. The grain salad was terrific! Definitely check it out if you are in Kalamazoo! I read more

I hadn't been to WL Social House since their rebrand, and it didn't disappoint. With a full bar, wide selection of wine, and a variety of menu items, we loved each selection. We started with the truffle potato croquettes, which had an amazing truffle and cheese sauce. There were four total, which was perfect for our group. I also ordered the duck breast for my main, and it was amazing. Our server was very attentive and kind. We definitely will be back! read more

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We dined outside. The cuisine is unique, meat driven, with a twist. I had the Social Salad which was awesome. Overall the experience was very good. Service exceptional. read more

We happened to stop by during Restaurant Week unintentionally. We had the Caprese and Gazpacho. They were ok, but didn't compare to the entrees. I had the Za'atar Crusted Salmon with pearl couscous salad, tabouli, yogurt sauce, grilled lemon. Gah! It was soooo good. I only let my husband have a small bite before I demanded it back. It paired perfectly with my Last Days of Disco. It was a gorgeous drink recommended by the wait staff and I'm not normally a Gin drinker, but this was light and refreshing, perfect for a fish dish. My husband had the short rib with elote style corn. It was fantastic and he had the Black Manhattan which tasted more like a Blackberry Old Fashioned to me. We were in the area for a Bell's Brewery Tour and a little less than an hour away. We will definitely return for more entrees. The restaurant week appetizers were just fine, but the entrees were worth returning for. Cannot wait to come back! read more

We recently had dinner here, and it was a beautiful interior and space. When making the reservation we were asked if it was a special occasion....it was a birthday. We were seated near a window, and though it was a good view, we basically needed to keep our coats/vests/sweaters on as it was definitely chilly. We had a cool server who was very helpful and had a great sense of humor. The food was good, but somewhat small portions and inconsistent depending on the selection (the duck entree for example, was about 9 forkfuls, and unfortunately a bit grizzly). May give them another chance. We'll see. read more

Great food and drink. The service was top notch. We liked it so much we went back for my birthday and brought others.

Was visiting from Chicago for the weekend and stopped in on a Saturday night. The hostess with the round glasses and brown hair was so rude! She asked if we had reservations and when we said no she pursed her lips together, tilted her head, and said "hmm." Like she was pitying us or something. There was about 10 tables open, which pissed us off. I go to downtown Chicago restaurants all of the time and have never been treated so snotty. Calm down girl, you're in Kalamazoo. Other than that the bartender and food was stellar. We ended up sitting at the bar, meanwhile the 10 tables remained opened. read more

Food was great. Bar, too. Great antidote after long day at academic conference. Server was terrific. My colleague was delayed, and the server was very sensitive about making her feel welcome & helping her forget what had delayed her. Ambiance also restorative after spending day in classrooms. Bread was excellent, though charging $5 for a small amount was excessive. The person who brought my meal to the table almost dropped it. The knife bounced off my lap onto the floor. Salad slid off the plate onto the table. I mention this blip not to jam up the person who had this mishap but to praise the server. When I mentioned the accident, which the server had not been informed of, she was beyond professional. She offered to have the order remade (no need!), brought more bread when we suggested that instead, and comped dessert (100% recommend lemon curd!). It was also my birthday...which I mention only so management can figure out which server was SO great. She'll recall us. read more

We had a great experience here. Food was delicious, and it was Thursday - half off bottles! The hostess was accommodating and got us in last minute. Sam, our server, was knowledgeable and attentive. I got the pork. It was awesome. My husband had shrimp and grits and loved it. I'll definitely try a cocktail next time. They looked amazing. This place has a high end, but chill vibe. It's very comfortable. We'll absolutely be back read more

Our wagyu steak board was a bit cold and anticlimactic. Coming from Chicago maybe I had too high of expectations? They discounted it though!

Wine Loft is open again!! New name: WL SocialHouse They have remodeled and it looks fresh and welcoming. I went on opening weekend and the service was amazing. Food menu is extensive with cheese boards, apps, entrees, salads, desserts. Wine menu is updated & fairly extensive. Can't wait to go back again soon! read more

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Our waitress Julia was a gem, so nice and accommodating. The food was amazing. I had the black and blue steak salad which was incredible but the best part was the service (& of course the White Bordeaux) read more

The ambiance is great. It's loud but I t is beautifully done. However, I waited 30 minutes for a drink despite going up to bar after 20 mins to ask our specific waitstaff in front of a manager to please let me order. Then it took another ten minutes to get the drink. and the appetizer I had was not good...skip the potato croquettes! Flavorless mashed potato balls (at 16$ no less). The service was slow and we saw our waitstaff only about every half hour. They need more staff for sure. I expect more from a millennium group restaurant--maybe just bad timing. read more

Wandering around Kzoo on our 15th Anniversary and spotted the outside dining w white tablecloths at WL Socialhouse. Food/wine was great. What made it memorable was Julia waiting on us and made our day :). Thank you Julia for being so kind and real. Also met Julia's sister JoAnn at the hostess stand, everyone here was so nice! We are from Birmingham/ Bloomfield Hills area and this is our new favorite place! read more

Amazing ! Person at table next to me very excited about shrimp dish. Wine list extensive, everything amazing !

Very nice atmosphere, the waiter was very friendly. Both dishes we ordered were delicious. If we go back in town again, will try it another time for sure read more

I love the ambiance here and the steak board was amazing, unique and prepared perfectly. What made it extra better was the affordable, bold and new red wine they recommend. read more

Have you ever accidentally invited yourself to a party? I did! I went to the wine loft with a friend. When we walked in, I looked around and said oh nice they are having a party. I went and sat on the other side of the venue. The server came over and asked if I was with the party. I said no and was informed that the wine loft is closed on Sunday and Monday. I was deeply disappointed as this was the 3rd place I had attempted to go to. However, the party host invited me to stay and gifted me with the lovely drink. The wine loft has a really nice environment. I hope to go back during business hours:-). read more

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Love this place. Such beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. I was expecting good drinks but wow the food is some of the best I've had in a while. My mother and I cannot stop talking about it. Truly spectacular. Very friendly staff as well. read more

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One of the best meals we have had in Kalamazoo in well over a year! The service was fabulous, the drinks were perfect and every dish served was perfection! We started with the Bakes Brie, 2 of us had Fresh Market Fish in Banana Leaf (Salmon) and it was delicious! My husband had the Manhattan NY Strip which was cooked perfectly and the truffle potato croquettes were amazing! My friend ordered the NY Duck breast and said it was wonderful! For desert we had the Apple Crostada - delicious!!!! read more

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I was looking for somewhere to have dinner in Kalamazoo since I am not from the area and came across this restaurant. I am so glad I did. First, the ambience is wonderful. Love the decor and how inviting it is. Next, I arrived just in time for happy hour which got me a reduced rate on a delicious red wine. Asking my server what he recommended and he said the shrimp and grits. I find it difficult to find places that know how to make this good, but I gave it a shot and ordered it. I did ask for a baguette with my meal since it did not come with it. wow!! It was fabulous and paired wonderfully with my wine. I will go back next time I'm in town again. read more

Nice cozy place! I went yesterday with my friend. We orderd beri cheese desh, potato grtain and baby broccoli dish. The taste is 10/10 perfect taste. Small portions I ordered lemonade too, it was prefect sour sweet. I would love to come here many times. Decoration is warm and wonderful. read more

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I was so happy when the Wine Loft reopened as the WL Social House. We came on a Thursday especially to hear live jazz music, which is every Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. I loved the new decor. It wasn't very busy but iwe had a winter storm the day before & morning so that probably kept people from getting out, plus it was early in the evening. We enjoyed sharing the Chef's Choice Charcuterie board and D also ordered the tuna tartare small plate, which I tried a bite and it was very good. The wine we chose was amazing. Service a very good and attentive. We plan on making the WL Social House are go-to place for music on Thursday evenings. read more

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First time we've been in since wine loft became WL social house and we love it!! The food was delicious and we were super excited to see the zero proof cocktail list. The all day spritz and zero proof gin fizz were incredible. I highly recommend the charcuterie platter. Our server Chad was very attentive and knowledgeable, he made the experience extra great for us. read more

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Put this patio on your summer must-do list. It's best enjoyed in groups so you can sample as many of their incredible small plates as possible while people-watching passersby from the comfort of their cozy outdoor furniture. Almost all the plates we tried on our recent visit were incredible. The roasted cauliflower needed a little more oomph, though, so we wound up doing it in the sauce and extras that accompanied a friend's phenomenal crab cake dish, and the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus plate was pretty puny .. I was expecting thick, fabulous Michigan asparagus and it wound up being the string-bean width asparagus you generally get in the off-season The pork belly small plate was the overall winner, though. It basically sandwiches an ample serving of mushroom medley with two large, perfectly prepared pork belly portions that aren't overly fatty. Ah-mazing. read more

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Fabulous venue with excellent service, mixology, and delectable cuisine.with a stellar ambiance.

Excellent wine selection -- enjoyed a customized Cabernet wine flight and ended up with a glass of the crowd favorite, Ravel and Stitch (CA). The highlight of the evening was the craft cocktail that our bartender, Dennis, was trialing. Will absolutely be back for more drinks and charcuterie. Note: Dan refilled our waters like a champ. It needs to be noted! Thanks for great evening, Wine Loft. Cheers read more

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Great food, great atmosphere, great cocktails and great staff! This is a place I try to go every time I am in Kalamazoo.

Amazing service, amazing charcuterie board, great drinks and fabulous ambiance. We will be back. A little pricy, but worth every penny. read more

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Was very excited to come check out the social house... however I was sat at the bar with my girlfriends and the service was wonderful at the bar. We sat at the bar and had a drink while we were waiting for our table... we were told our wait would be 30-45 minutes. We ended up asking after an hour wait for our table and then was sat at a table. After being sat we waited for forty five minutes at a table and not a single server looked their eye at our table. I personally felt high hopes for this restaurant but am very disappointed in how the service ended. Would love to give it another try though. read more

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Food here is good. They have good flatbread pizza and mini crab cakes. We had a party of 17 which they accommodate nicely, however, service was so so so slow for how slow the restaurant was. They have ample seating for large parties but expect service to be slow. I got gelato for dessert and it came out pretty melted. I snapped a photo of the gelato within 20 seconds of receiving it. Thy were quick to serve alcohol but slow to serve the food. Not sure if I'd come back again in large groups. It's a nice ambience so it's a great date night place. Had their mushroom with truffle oil flatbread and kobe beef chimichuri goat cheese flatbread. Was very happy with both. Colleagued likes her salmon dish but I didn't try. Don't get gelato or if you do and it comes out half melted, send it back. I was too passive about and just didn't bother to eat it. read more

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I wish I had pictures to share (I will update with them next time we can go). This place has such a cool, upscale, cozy romantic atmosphere. My wife and I have happily dined here several times, most often just for desserts and coffee to cap off a night out. The desserts are sublime, and it's hard to beat enjoying sweet treats in comfy couch seating. If you're looking for a bougie, cozy spot for date night, Wine Loft is worth a visit! read more

Visited a while back and had a great time! Just got drinks with a friend the service was great and very knowledgeable on the many wine options to choose from! Was dim lit with very cool laid back vibes. We kept saying we felt like we were in a movie. read more

Entering the swanky, dimly lit space to meet up with friends starts your adventure into something a little classy and a little retro. The space is gorgeous with the flare of the prohibition era to set the mood. The space is quite small for dining, but the ceiling height makes up for it. The "loft" itself is a quaint little space, maybe best suited for an intimate drink with a few close friends, but not a big crowd. On this particular evening, we had a private party in the loft, which brought friends together to sample a variety of cocktails. From the bartender to the GM, the place was top notch, with great attention to detail everywhere. As far as the wine goes...it wasn't a wine night, so I won't dive into their selection or how much I could have enjoyed sampling their collection. The appetizers we had we of the best quality and served up fresh and plated beautifully. We will be back soon! read more

This place has a classy vibe but I don't have to worry about feeling underdressed if I show up casual. Entrees are a bit pricey so instead I get the flatbread pizza, particularly the wild mushroom flatbread is my fave and they're more within my normal price range for dinner. I usually prefer less expensive places to eat but this is a good place to grab a drink for GNO and you'll find many couples here as well. I only drink sweet wine like Moscato but they have a few to choose from so I can switch it up. The dessert wines are extremely sweet and therefore only 2oz pours. Service is always good here. read more

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