Family celebrating Birthday dinner at Aster. Conveniently located downtown Midland, MI…read more Made reservation for four and we were seated immediately by the host upon arrival. Clean tables, cloth napkins, nice silverware, subtle lighting, intimate atmosphere. Friendly waiter service consistently checking on our table regularly filling waters and clearing plates replacing with new clean plates and silverware between courses. The staff and kitchen did a superb job of spacing out the courses so the drinks and appetizers came out with good timing. Finished appetizers, plates cleared from first course; the entrees arrived promptly. From my observation the staff works well together to provide a very nice dining experience for their customers from start to finish. Ordered starters: small portion appetizers. Asparagus. diced asparagus with diced morel mushroom morsels. Very good. Shrimp Toast. Harder to share as an appetizer, one piece of toast with shrimp pate. I did not try, group seemed to enjoy. Entrees: Burger Filling burger when you order "make it a double", the double is actually three beef patties. Comes with waffle cut fries. Yummy cheddar cheese sauce. I liked the brioche bun because it is soft enough to hold the burger and absorb the cheese sauce without being too messy. Smoked Whitefish Hushpuppies. Basically scrambled egg lighly battered and fried. No flavor or hint of smoked Whitefish fish. "Cocktail sauce" was just ketchup I suspect. Light and fluffy, not dense like traditional hushpuppies. One order comes with five hushpuppies for 10 dollars, the "Smoked Whitefish Hushpuppies" starter is not worth two dollars per piece. Pajun (Korean savory pancake). I really liked this dish last time I dined at Aster. This time the Pajun was burnt on the top and undercooked on the bottom. Love the soy dipping sauce. I will ask for more soy dipping sauce next time. The clever combinations of ingredients -considering local sourcing and seasonal items is- admirable. Plenty of variety for any taste. Drinks ordered: Birthday "Beer and shot": Bartender selected glass of beer, and bartender selected shot glass of hard liquor. Offer "Temperance Pilsner" (non-alcoholic). The unfortunate quality of the burnt Pajun, Hushpuppies with no flavor, but the service is excellent so I will give 5 star. I will be back to Aster to enjoy the next seasonal menu items they offer.

We came in for an early dinner while we were passing through town. What a gem for Midland! We had…read moregreat service and had the pleasure of learning a little bit about the restaurant and the team! The owner and chef is in the kitchen every day and they are a mighty team of about 6 operating every level of service! Food was great, drinks were unique and very good! If we are ever back in the area, we would absolutely visit again!

First off, the atmosphere is very homey and peaceful. The service was great and the food was…read moreexcellent. I tried the chicken pot pie combo. The pie was very tasty...I would definitely order it again. and it came with a side salad which was very crisp and fresh tasting. The Cherry vinaigrette was delicious! A thick piece of rustic bread came with it. And the bonus was the piece of pie which was your choice of which was listed (and there were many to choose from) - I chose the raspberry. I was grateful for the opportunity of having my daughter-in-law taking me there to meet a mutual friend. The workers were very patient, as we ended up talking for hours...nobody rushed us - even when they got very busy. I can't wait to get my husband there for lunch sometime!

I have been to the Traverse location and had good experiences, but this location needs help. The…read morewomen's restroom was literally falling apart. The food, service, and ambiance wasn't memorable enough to make the experience worth repeating.

Cute location. Love the ambiance. The menu is great…read more Although I have an Allium allergy and unfortunately there are not many choices for me since most things are pre made .The Charcuterie is great, I love that I can pick me own items. I used to think they had one of the best Espresso Martinis! I loved them. Whenever we were in town I had to stop just to have one. Not sure what changed but they are so weak now. The coffee tastes a lot weaker not as strong more watery. Who wants a watered down tasting espresso .... Not me. Such a huge bummer. I've tried twice now and probably won't waste my money on a third try. So we don't stop in much anymore. I really hope the other location hasn't changed theirs. Great ambience.

Extremely relaxing atmosphere! Amazing dinner spot! The bar is cute as well, I really enjoyed the…read moreambiance here. Food: I had the wedge salad and prosciutto board. Both were top notch, not one complaint. Service: Celeste was my bartender and she was very sweet and entertaining. This is my fav spot in Bay City thus far!

Everything! My only problem with them is that I enjoy their foods so much, I ALWAYS eat too much,…read moreand that always makes my belly swell up and I waddle out looking pregnant!

Got dinner via the drive through around 6:00-6:30. Service was very friendly and prompt. Sadly they…read morewere out of baguettes :(

If you enjoy not having to leave the hotel for a meal, this is the place for you. While it's not…read moresuper vegan friendly, they can accommodate and the fish is delicious. The service is fast and friendly even when it's busy. I sat on the bar side which is a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere than the main restaurant side. They have a happy hour and also desserts.

Ordered the BBQBrisket grilled cheese sandwich! Both of us can't rave enough about it the flavor is…read moreamazing the seasoned fries were also a treat. Beautiful atmosphere. The service was great took very good care of us!

Sam's was okay. It was more of a nostalgic meal. My family members used to come here as a child.The…read morehigh point was the garlic cheese bread. It was super soft and really cheesy goofy. And the fried green beans but felt like it was less than before. The pizzas were alright. The toppings were more in the center for the Sam's special. On the bbq chicken, I noticed there were some green peppers on one slice. I think their muscle memory kicked in and forgot there was a change. But this did bring up concerns regarding if anyone had serious food allergies. The place is a basic pizza joint. It was clean. Fountain drinks are self serve. There is free parking in the front and the back of the building.

Great food, felt the flavor was spot on. Hot food almost immediately!! Seriously it was perfect…read more Friendly staff and always visible.

Great local breakfast place! Clean, quick service and food was very good. Was a little disappointed…read morewith no traditional eggs Benedict in the Benedict section of the menu only eggs with sausage gravy on top. It was still good and we will come back again when we are in the area.

Good food, excellent server, big portions, quick service, reasonable prices. We'll be back!read more

This is the best food ever! I have been going to noodles and company for at least 5 years and my…read moreexperience has gotten even better!

Best Noodles I've been too. Service and food were perfect. Real plates and silverware and they even…read morecleaned up after us. Highly recommend. Not sure why the bad reviews, but maybe new management?

It's all about the Team of people taking care of the customers every need. It starts at the…read moremanagement being out front and involved in all aspects of the business every day. The servers and the bartenders are the best in the area. They display genuine care for the customer. They are attentive and create a great experience. The food is the Star and it should be. Always a great selection. Fair pricing for the oversized portions. Be ready to take home the extras. The location is excellent in the heart of the premium outlets right in Birch Run. Easy on and off the highway. The dining room is an easy and comfortable atmosphere for the family. The bar is warming and exciting and always full of energy. The games are on the TV's. And the bartenders are always smiling.

I was debating on what to give them. The service was okay but could've been better but the food was…read morejust okay. I ordered the hamburger deep dish pizza and I could barely eat it because the meat tasted very plain. I'm not sure if I would go back. But my kids did enjoy their meals. Then when asked for the dessert to go didn't even have all the ingredients like the picture and then when I asked the waitress had a problem.

Walked in and there was a strong sulfer sewer back up smell in the restaurant…read more I decided to order take out instead. The service was standard and the cashier was nice. I ordered the Japanese udon noodle dish. It was not good at all. Had I dined in, I would have said something. It tasted burnt, not carmelized and poorly seasoned...it was not good at all. Maybe one of the Italian dishes taste better?

We ordered small both of us . They are small indeed . 25$ for 2 one cup servings of noodles great…read moreflavor just small servings only 4 shrimp in small size . The Thai had just a couple pieces of egg cabbage etc