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    Zef's Lighthouse Tavern

    3.8 (53 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    ZEF'S LIGHTHOUSE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Amy W.

    We were out driving around just wanting to get away for a bit and we happened across Zef's. We decided to check it out. It looks like this may be an old gas station or garage repurposed but I never confirmed that. This was the most perfect weekend so we were happy the rolling glass doors were open allowing the sunshine and fresh air in. There is a patio area on the front that dogs are allowed in. The decor is interesting and has a lot of classic pics of Detroit from "back in the day." We enjoyed reading the captions about the Boblo boat. Nothing like a blast from the past. The bar was full of friendly regulars. We chatted with them and had great service. The food was delicious. It was typical bar food but still super good. They also have a surprisingly good variety of beer on tap for a dive bar. Check it out!

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    Linda S.

    Hit this place , the bar tender is awesome . Her name is Krista I love it's off the beaten path. The people are amazing the hot dogs are yummy.

    Insanely good burger!

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    Pretty good food. The waitress however had the worst attitude. Must be having a bad day. Hope it gets better for you dear.

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    Great food. The burgers are fantastic. Home made buns, great French fries. The also have good service.

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    It was okay! Not the best, kind of loud. Had a weird smell coming from the left side of the restaurant. Probably won't be back.

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    The hamburgers taste so good! We love the cole slaw here as well! Service is always so good! Kat is super sweet!

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    Zef's famous pita was pretty tasty as well but the jalapeños were extremely hot!

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    Off The Hook Sports Grill - 1/2 pound perch Dinner with redskin potato

    Off The Hook Sports Grill

    3.9(29 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    This little sports grill doesn't look like much from the outside, but the portions were large and…read morethe food was very tasty. I got the perch dinner 1/2 pound and it was large enough to bring home half as leftovers. I had the choice of soup, salad or coleslaw. I got the salad which was probably a mistake. The salad was lettuce, some of which was brown, with a couple cherry tomatoes and a few slices of onions. I asked if they had balsamic vinaigrette dressing and the waitress brought me vinegar for dressing. Oh well. Then I had the choice of fries, mashed or redskin potatoes. I got the redskin and they were pretty good. My friend got the black and blue burger which comes with potato chips but he upgraded to fries. He really enjoyed his burger. If I was in the mood for perch again I would go and eat there again.

    Off the Hook looks like a bar from the outside, but when you get inside... Yep, it's still a bar…read more But, it was immediately obvious that this is a place where locals come to unwind. For a small place, there's a good selection of drinks. But, we were hungry, and we definitely came to the right place. I ordered the Fair Haven Po Boy, which was billed as a beef brisket, but seems a lot more like a roast beef sandwich. Fortunately, it was good, and there was a lot of of it. The onion rings were robustly battered, and cooked properly so there was a nice crunch to every bite. There were only two servers at that time, but they were able to keep up with everybody, and the food came out quickly. Definitely worth a return visit if I'm in the area.

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    Off The Hook Sports Grill - Fair Haven Po Boy... more of a roast beef sandwich, but tasty, and there was a lot of of it. The onion rings were excellent.

    Fair Haven Po Boy... more of a roast beef sandwich, but tasty, and there was a lot of of it. The onion rings were excellent.

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    Eagles Bar & Grill - Bring Your Appetite

    Eagles Bar & Grill

    4.1(276 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    Eagles Bar is one of those places you go when you want solid food, an ice cold beer, and a game on…read moreevery single screen in sight. It's giving upscale sports bar energy. Tons of TVs, but still clean and not grimy at all. Even the bathrooms were super clean, which I always notice. The food is good and the portions are huge. Everything leans a little pricey, even the kids meals, but you are absolutely getting your money's worth. The adult meals came with a straight up mountain of tots. I'm not exaggerating. Like... a pile. My son got the cheeseburger off the kids menu and it was honestly big for a kids meal. He was pumped. And $2 for a 22oz Coors Light all day? That's a win. Service has always been fine for us. Lots of younger girls working as waitresses and we've never had anyone rude or inattentive. Nothing over the top, just consistent and friendly. There are random pinball machines and games in the back which feels kind of unexpected but fun. It's a great spot to watch a game, bring the kids, or just hang out. Just know your bill might be a little higher than you expect, but you won't leave hungry that's for sure.

    What I've eaten here so far has been amazing! I love that you get little rubber ducks in your…read moredrinks! I save them for my kids! Service is always good! Every time I've gone, the servers are running around working so hard The steak tips are so good! They're juicy and not overcooked. I recommend the sweet chili wings! You also can't go wrong with the pretzel sticks! There are a ton of TVs everywhere so going up and watching a Tigers game is perfect! This fall we'll definitely come watch the lions games!

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    423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop - Firecracker Burger

    423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop

    4.0(82 reviews)
    24.2 miDowntown Rochester

    I've had a good meal every time we come to 423 Main. The burgers are flavorful, wings are delish…read more(the kids love them), lamb chops yum, salads are good full size and flavorful, chicken tenders are always a hit here, my fave is the Tenderloin Steak Bites... overall everything is flavorful. Service : they always have nice waitstaff. It does get busy on party evenings during the weekends but the staff is very friendly and do the best they can. I don't think we ever waited "too long" for food or drinks to come out. Ambiance : family friendly I'd say before 8 any day , and good for girls night out or date on Friday and Saturday's in my opinion for a fun night . Bar: great bar selection . TVs all around. A small game area with game cards available as game currency. Room in back for private events. Fun outdoor rooftop entertainment in the spring/summer.

    We made reservations to come have dinner after walking around downtown. We were told before we were…read moreseated that we had to be gone in an hour because they had another group coming even with a reservation. Our food ended up taking forever to come out so we were rushed to hurry up and eat and leave when it came out. For appetizers we got the chips and dip and salads. The dip had a long piece of hair in it and we immediately sent it back and the waiter looked at us like we were crazy for not wanting it. The salads were pretty good - big portion with lots of fresh toppings and dressing. For entrees we got the buffalo chicken sandwiches and the grilled chicken plate. My mom asked for no buffalo and it came with buffalo on it so she didn't love it. Mine on the other hand was pretty average. It was a large portion and had a good amount of toppings on it that altogether was very flavorful. I did ask for ranch on the side when i ordered and it took awhile for it to come out. The chicken plate was just about the only good dish we had. It came with a good spread of well prepared food and was a healthy option on the menu. The worst part of this experience was when we asked for bags for left overs the waiter told us to go get it ourselves so we had to awkwardly go behind the bar to grab it. Overall the service was terrible- everyone was rude. The food was slightly above average but with the hair in it and messing up our orders i would not recommend. Even though this is in prime location there are so many better options in the area. I could see this place having potential for coming for drinks with all the tvs or on the rooftop in the summer but thats about it.

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    423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop - Garlic Chicken Pita

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    423 Main Bar Grill & Rooftop - Blackberry Bourbon Smash made with Woodford Reserve.

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    Blackberry Bourbon Smash made with Woodford Reserve.

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