Bay Pointe Bar & Grille

New American restaurant · Orangeville

Bay Pointe Bar & Grille

New American restaurant · Orangeville
11456 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, MI 49344

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Seafood, burgers, cherry cobbler, great drinks & patio views  

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Sabrina George

Google
Between all of the snowmobiles zipping around and the plane that took off and landed on the ice, we had dinner AND a show! The meal was superb (fish and chips for me, beef tips for the SO), but the highlight was the fabulous cherry cobbler for dessert! Yum! Jess was our excellent server.

Michelle Morton

Google
This review is solely written on Happy Hour drinks & our Bartender's and the Hostess. Our Bartender Ashley was fantastic! She was courteous, quick, attentive & was extremely busy! She was making yummy drinks & handling it all meticulously! Betty came in shortly before we left & she was attentive & friendly also! It was great to see hustle & staff that actually cares! Rare nowadays. Thank you ladies, will come back to see you🤗

Ashlee George

Google
I came in Saturday afternoon with a large group of friends and Ashley was our sever. She was phenomenal she was so busy, she had so many big tables all through out the restaurant but she was killing it. Never let our drinks get low always made sure we had what we needed. She was so friendly and her smile never left her face. I just wanted to let everyone know how Amazing she is!!!! We will be back to see Ashley!!!

Heather Morrison

Google
We went here for my husband's birthday. I highly recommend making reservations for Friday or Saturday nights because we have tried to stop by in the past without them and there is usually a long wait. With reservations, everything went smoothly. It was a great view while we ate and the food was delicious. We split a bottle of wine, got the cheese curd special, and each got an entree. I got the walleye with risotto, and I would get it again. The waitress was kind, but she seemed too busy to provide the quality of service expected when spending as much as you spend here. It is possible that another staff member called in sick so they were slightly short staffed on the night we visited. This is understandable and since it isn't a regular place for us, it could have been a one time thing.

Shelly Clark

Google
Loved the food...service...view....all of it! Our waitress, Beth, was the best. We had a great table on the beautiful patio. Taylor did a great job making sure the staff was taking care of everyone. She was very present all over the restaurant. Another great birthday dinner!

JoeC1983

Google
We got seated quickly. We had to ask to get a waiter, as we sat for nearly 20 minutes with nothing. It was busy, so that's understandable, but there were several waiters and waitresses that walked by us without any acknowledgement. I had a burger, and my wife had the fish sandwich. Both were really good. The patio seating overlooking the lake is awesome. I would come back to this place, but maybe make a point to your wait staff that if you see a table without any waters, or look like they haven't been seen, even if it's not their section, to let someone know, and not have the paying customer have to do so.

Mike Leonhardt

Google
Great service and even better food. My family has been eating here for years. Beautiful place!

Shianne Schrum

Google
We had the absolute pleasure of being served by Hope at Bay Pointe Inn, and she was truly the highlight of our dining experience! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel welcomed with her warm personality and genuine charm. Hope is the kind of server who makes you feel like you’re dining with a friend — attentive, personable, and just an all-around joy to be around. The food? Fantastic. The drinks? To die for. And don’t even think about skipping dessert — Miss Mel’s creations are out of this world and the perfect sweet ending to an already amazing meal. Five stars all the way!
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Luke B.

Yelp
The menus are cool but they ad just a bunch of random things on the food so they can make the price go up the bathrooms are pretty clean service was very slow took 18 minutes for them to just take our order for drinks! On the other hand the staff was very nice was able to eat the food!
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Heather F.

Yelp
We've been coming to Bay Pointe for years, and given the collective experiences I would put it currently at a ~3.5 star rating. There aren't that many places nearby that can hold a candle to the views and overall ambiance, so for that reason alone we come back when we want a special summer dinner out. The Lakeside Live music and fireworks are a good time, and the views of the water during the day are gorgeous (even if they still need to figure out how to successfully use umbrellas/arrange tables for some shade reprieve). The food is usually good, but not always predictable. The Oberon fish tacos are tasty (but don't come with any sides); the perch is fairly heavily breaded. Despite a desire to eat healthier, the salads are usually either chaotic (too many random toppings) or underwhelming, so I tend to avoid them. We tried a shrimp and grits special this summer that was quite flavorful, but really disproportionately sauce and not enough substance. I think the thing I found most irritating about a recent iteration of the menu was that while they had prime rib and other beef options available, apparently it was not possible to get these entrees with anything but home fries. Who wants home fries with prime rib? (I suspect this was really just a ploy to get you to pay extra $$ for a more appropriate side; the server told us there were no substitutions available on anything.) The service this past summer also went down a notch. It took a long time to get drinks, place orders, etc. and honestly, there were several times we probably would've ordered more if it hadn't been so hard to find a server. This was the case even when the place wasn't busy, so it didn't seem to be a staffing shortage. (One afternoon, for example, it took ~40 minutes before the server returned and we could tell her we were missing a previously ordered drink and had been attempting to order another round.) I'm hopeful things will get back on track here; given some of the other options that have opened, the views alone may not sustain our interest.
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Eric G.

Yelp
Incredible food, service, and ambiance. The food was super fresh and everyone loved their food. The truffle fries and grouper sandwich was the best (respectively) I've ever had! The sandwich bread was crispy but also soft. The grouper was freshly breaded and fried. The tartar sauce was fresh and crispy as well. The views have an insane view of the lake!
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Paula R.

Yelp
Went for brunch but apparently they do not have. No worries we'll have lunch and cocktails. We started with an order of bruschetta which was very good plenty there to share. I got the house salad and added chicken and it was plenty for lunch. My friend got the crab cake appetizer which was also plenty for lunch meal. The pineapple salsa that came with a crab cakes was fabulous. The restaurant is beautiful and has great views but you definitely want to sit on the patio or outside to get the best view of the water. Service is a little slow but overall it was a great experience.

Steve P.

Yelp
Booked a room for a special occasion, showed up for our dinner reservation and were told we would have to wait as they seated too many walk-ins. " You can wait in the bar, we'll call you, twenty minutes...." Forty five minutes later, no service, no ordering and no food and we realize they are seating new walk-ins off the street and handing them menus. Great restaurant if you like being blown off and starving. Don't waste your time. We're sorry we wasted a special night on this amateur clown show.
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A J.

Yelp
Don't ever go here. We were treated so poorly. There were open tables yet they wouldn't seat us and couldn't explain why and made us feel chastised. Very disappointing and rude. The manager wouldn't even own it or apologize. This place has an epic location but is ran very poorly. Zero stars for sucking!
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Annie A.

Yelp
I ate at this restaurant when staying at the bay pointe inn. First of all, the service was excellent. The waiter was attentive and our food came out quickly. I ordered the salmon that came with wild rice and asparagus and it met my expectations. The presentation of the cobbler was special with the little orange flower. It was good but a little overly sweet. Parking is easy right behind the restaurant and they have new outdoor seating that overlooks the lake.
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Katherine C.

Yelp
Loved this little restaurant at Bay Pointe Inn and on Gun Lake. We stayed at the hotel, and had an early dinner. Because we were early, we were able to take advantage of the happy hour for drinks, and the live music started at 5 pm. We started our meal with the cheese curds appetizer. They also served warm bread with butter and oil for dipping. My husband, and I both chose dishes from the special menu. I had the grilled meatloaf with mashed potatoes and buttered corn. This was the best meatloaf I've ever had. It had a balsamic ketchup glaze, caramelized onions, and goat cheese. The menu also said it had a Guinness and white cheddar bacon cheese sauce, but I did not notice that on my dish. The meatloaf was made with beef and pork, which kept it tender, but the edges were crispy from the grill. The blue cheese cut through the sweetness of the glaze and onions perfectly. The red skin mashed potatoes were creamy, and the corn was buttery. My husband had the Pollack fish fry. He enjoyed the light and crispy batter. The jalapeno lime coleslaw was unique and flavorful. He also loved the house made tarter sauce. The service was great, and the views of the lake were incredible.
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Vicki S.

Yelp
Stopped in for Happy Hour. Yummy Calamari and Jumbo shrimp.. great view of the lake. Very nice. Sat at the bar.. good service.

Luke T.

Yelp
This review is coming from a customer who has been dining here for 4+ years now... this is my official break-up note. There's a crazy lack of effort all around. It has declined significantly over the years. It's cool for a restaurant connected to a hotel I guess, but what seemed to be worth a 40 minute drive, is no longer worth that anymore. First you take away the ribs (understandable with new head chef) and felt like the remodel was going to increase the 'upscale' feel! Sadly, that was not the case here. You take away the mashed potatoes (this one hit), and then here's the bread and butter of it all... bread service is forever done according to a server. (Don't worry I didn't forget the raw chicken I was served when that was on the menu too but bygones...) Let's get to the meat of it, my wife and I were celebrating our 5 year anniversary. We were very excited because this was the place we celebrated our 1 year anniversary! It's kind of been an annual tradition and each time we felt even the slightest bit special with just a "Happy Anniversary!" from staff. Then they would decide to make it extra special with two strawberries for us! We loved that touch. So, upon walking in to our later reservation for our 5 year anniversary, it seemed like the hosts were disappointed we actually showed up. We got to pick where to sit which was nice and decided to sit outside. There was no mention of what we wrote in our reservation notes. Completely cool, just would've been nice since we were aiming for a special dinner. Just felt like an "Order, don't bother us, and leave soon :)))" vibe all around. It was just an average (maybe slightly below average) experience all in all. Lack of effort from the staff entirely (it seems like management plays a huge role in this according to another review), no bread service breaks our hearts, and this is now just a typical bar to stop in while on your boat! Please save yourself the trip and DO NOT come here with hopes of an 'upscale' experience based on looks! It's just Applebee's service with expensive food :D No hard feelings, we had such a great run and nice memories to look back on. Break ups aren't fun, but necessary. I have no hopes in getting a response because I genuinely think they don't care much about customer experience anyway.

Carolyn F.

Yelp
We had the most amazing relaxing dinner. The menu was just wonderful so much to choose from and we loved it! We have the nicest server as well.
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Eileen B.

Yelp
I didn't eat only stopped for drinks but I can say that they make a delicious pear martini

Brian A.

Yelp
Too expensive for what you get! Small portions with emphasis on the presentation, not the quantity or quality of the food. There are many better choices! We had a party of ten people and no one was pleased with either the food or the service.

Susan H.

Yelp
Usually a wonderful time at Baypoint when we come annually, but tonight was a huge disappointment. Service was super slow and we saw the manager just sitting there Chitty chatting with the table for quite a while. Also for two years in a row we've tried to fish tacos and they're awful so I would not suggest to those but everybody else had a nice dinner. I hope next year is a better experience.
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Gail H.

Yelp
Awesome food, service and atmosphere! I'd return without a doubt. The view is amazing.
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Events M.

Yelp
If what you are looking for is great service , great drinks and good dessert this is the spot. Amazing , Amazing, AMAZING service. Kristen and Clair all I can say are they are GUEST SERVICE GURUS. The Raspberry Sorrel and the peanut butter pie are EVERYTHING. The live music was great too. By the way the picture in my review is what use to be the peanut butter pie. R:I:P Peanut Butter Pie 5/11/22 6:42pm - 5/11/22 6:43 pm
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Bob Y.

Yelp
1st time on the west side of our great state. Beautiful site. And the view of the lake is awesome. We sat outside and there was a wedding taking place. Great music and lots of energy. The food was awesome. My wife had the fish tacos, very tasty and presented wonderfully. I was torn between the scallops that were a chefs special and the beef tips with mushrooms over pasta with a delicious sauce. The waiter recommended the beef tips and he was right. They were delicious and he was right. The waiter did an awesome job as well. I'm horrible with names so don't be offended if you are him and you are reading this. Lol. You live here in the lake. Good luck with your house. My wife also had a tasty white wine. I was going for a bourbon (they had a nice selection, about 15 good choices) when I decided to go for one of my favorites, an old fashioned. I had it with Bulleit bourbon. It was excellent. Overall we had a wonderful meal and experience. I recommend this place to anyone wanting a great meal with an equally awesome atmosphere. 10 out of 10. The meal with drinks was about $80, not bad for an excellent meal with alcohol. Highly recommended. And the service was outstanding.
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Marion S.

Yelp
Good food and atmosphere. Music is great on Wednesday at GunLake Live. We like the music in the winter too
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Hannah W.

Yelp
It seemed like the kitchen was inexperienced. We ordered the salmon and weren't asked about how done we wanted it and it came rare and cold in the middle (and was not sushi grade). The prime rib was supposed to come with a horseradish cream sauce but they were out, didn't tell us they were out, and then when we asked they sent containers of plain horseradish.
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Mark M.

Yelp
I wasn't impressed at all with the Mothers Day brunch. The food was marginal, service was subpar. We spent $134.00 for 3 adults and one toddler. 2 orders of Prime Rib, 1 jalapeño burger and the truffle fries for an additional $3.50. 2 mixed drinks and two draft beer. We sat down with 4 little plates thinking there would bread. Plates sat there there the entire time. No bread. Then we saw small plates of salad thinking we would probably get a small salad with a $34.00 plate of Prime Rib. Never did. The prime rib came rare instead of medium rare. The mashed potatoes were literally one ice cream scoop. The truffle fries and my grandsons chicken fingers were the best thing that was served. The second round of drinks that was ordered when the food came took many minutes after we were finished eating, prompting us to slug them down because when they were served we were ready for the check. The experience was further insulted by me taking my grandson by the hand down by the water on the path after we asked the front desk. We were admiring the Coy and it was a great moment until a teenager came up to me and said we had to leave because there had been a wedding there. I could see someone from the party grinning as if they were delighted to spoil the moment. Seriously what is wrong these days with control freaks? We were far from their party (all like 10 of them). And who gets married on Mother's Day? This is what makes establishments fail. It's not all in the food, it's in the experience. Please don't market how great your spot is and then throw out your guests like they just aren't quite good enough to look at the water. I won't be back. I left a 12% tip when I usually leave at least 20%. I left 12% because I didn't want to punish the waitress as it wasn't all her fault. Truthfully the tip should be $0 and the food 50% less.

Jennifer W.

Yelp
VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED. Called to try and get a reservation but was told they were completely full. So we ordered "to-go" to eat on our boat. Got there and the place had at least 10-12 empty tables! Opened our food... for $29 you get 4 tiny pieces of fish and fries. Spent $198 on 4 to-go meals. Awful!!

Theresa B.

Yelp
Fantastic atmosphere. Live music on Wednesday night. Perfect! Wonderful service. Our server was amazing!! Food was delicious! New menu is fabulous.

Pat H.

Yelp
Beautiful dining room and deck with views over Gun Lake. Farm to table menu and good bar. Evening dinner year round. Enjoyed several appetizers and entrees, and all were presented beautifully and were delicious.
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Tania I.

Yelp
The patio is a lovely way to experience dining lake side. Our waitress Lyn was wonderful; friendly, informative and thoughtful. Pis reasonable, food portions are on the large side, and one can tell careful thought went into the food and drink presentation. The menu offers gluten free and vegetarian options. The reason I'm not giving our experience a 5 star rating is because the quality in taste of our food was just ok. The two thumbs are however cast for the Tomato Cucumber Gazpacho and Cucumber Mint Mojito.

Jennifer D.

Yelp
The food was disappointing. I ordered the scallops from their dinner specials. For $32 I got three average sized scallops, the equivalent of a slice and a half of bacon and a ton or rice. Rice is cheap, and shouldn't be the main part of the dish. I did not feel that it was a good value at all.

David N.

Yelp
Friendly staff, great live music and wonderful atmosphere. Not too loud- great place to relax
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Chelsey H.

Yelp
The venue is nice and that's about it. The food is so so for the price. I got the chicken breast and it was quite over cooked. We also ordered a peach Mule and they couldn't figure out how to make one correctly. We waited for quite a long time to get our drink order and it was even longer wait to pay for our meal. We had to hint down our waitress...
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Sandy C.

Yelp
This was our first dining-out experience since the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. If you have never been here, you should first know that the view of Gun Lake is magnificent... Definitely worth sitting outside, even in 90° weather! We went out to celebrate my birthday, and so glad we chose this location. The staff were all wearing masks, and the tables were distanced sufficiently that we felt safe despite the pandemic. We arrived early, and took advantage of happy hour pricing for appetizers and drinks. Definitely try the buffalo cauliflower appetizer, it is fantastic! We also had the mushroom crostini special, which was flavorful and loaded with mushrooms... and four pieces, just right for out family of 4. (So many places do 3-piece apps, which makes me nuts!) entrées, I got the salmon bruschetta... It was cooked perfectly, and plenty of risotto and al dente green beans on the side. Hubby got the redfish special, which was blackened, but not overly done, served with mashed potatoes and green beans; also a winner! Our 16-year-old ordered a jalapeño popper burger, grilled to mid rare, served with absolutely perfect fries, and #14 had a house salad that was huge, and more than enough food for a smaller appetite. Strawberry cheesecake (to go) was light and creamy but I think it would have been better without the travel. All in all, a perfect birthday celebration.

Chris F.

Yelp
View and atmosphere was fantastic. The service and food...Meh. After being seated, we sat for a solid 20 minutes without anyone addressing our table. Minimal crowd in the restaurant, so no real excuse there. Finally the manager comes over after realizing nobody had come to our table and provided us with water and bread. At least another 15 minutes and the waitress finally arrives, to tell us, "sorry, I was talking with a group at another table and lost track of time." Drinks and appetizers were decent, but then we had to flag our waitress down again to clear the table prior to our main course arriving. Prime rib was dry and chewy, of which the waitress forgot to bring the side of au jus. After halfway through the meal, the manager realized the omission and brought it. The table next to our complained about the prime rib as well. Needless to say, not the greatest experience. Willing to give the place one more try, so we'll see.

Noah J.

Yelp
Ugh. 2 stars only because the food was good and our waitress did a good job. The horrible service accounts for the loss of 3 stars. Without getting too lengthy, I'll just say that we started out in a seating predicament and despite asking for it to be resolved a few times, we were ignored, lied to and then ignored again while guests who arrived after us were offered the accommodations we requested. The manager could have been much more proactive - such as working on solutions while we waited for our food, or even filling our water glasses which remained empty for the last half of our meal. She did stop by at the end of our meal but only gave a bunch of excuses about being very busy and trying to make sure other customers were accommodated - even the ones not there yet...while we were still sitting there! Oh yeah, she did take a bit off of our bill to, so we're grateful for that. I'm not sure if we'll be back any time soon.
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Lonnie R.

Yelp
Not what I was expecting. My mind was blown. The food was perfect. The staff was so friendly. I cannot wait to return. The New York Strip was cooked exactly as I asked it to be cooked. The ribs were scrumptious!!! I was told this place was expensive, I found that it was cheaper than Red Lobster and better food. If you have not been here, PLEASE COME TRY THEM! You will not be disappointed. The view is spectacular and you can eat outside and look out over the lake. It is a nice candle lit dinner, leave the kids home and have the dinner you deserve. I have nothing but good things to say about this place, and I am very picky. My only complaint was the coleslaw has no flavor. It was our first anniversary of being married and they brought us chocolate covered strawberries to the table free. How nice! Next time we will stay at their hotel and enjoy a weekend there. Let me know if this helps and if you enjoyed them as much as I did. Came back for our 2 year anniversary and this place does not disappoint. Ask for Emily, she is a sweetheart! Always smiling and checks on you frequently.
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Marti Z.

Yelp
EXPENSIVE and food & drinks were mediocre at best. But the place was PACKED, it was Live on the Lake night
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Ken C.

Yelp
Enjoyable patio Happy hour was great Trufle fries get 2 thumbs up Free entertainment and people watching with a lake view - two wedding parties at once Young staff, be patient and enjoy the lake view

Fadi F.

Yelp
Over priced food and drinks, but for the views and atmosphere I can live with. The service was terrible. Too many things to list. It was so bad that we kept thinking that we were being punked and that a camera crew was going to pop out.
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G Z.

Yelp
I'm a lifelong supporter of Gun Lake, literally. Have been coming from Chicago area for 64 years. While spoiled by great restaurants in the Chicago area, Terrace Grill is a welcome choice for a "nice meal out". While over the years since they've been on the lake, the food and service has waxed and waned, according to chef and staff, it is a welcome addition to Gun Lake over the years. While some meals are amazing, some as well are just adequate. However, the view, atmosphere and food, generally will be above anything in the area. Enjoy!
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Joe G.

Yelp
Had the meatloaf, one of their signature items, arrived lukewarm, seemed like it was sitting in the kitchen for a long time. When restaurants charge premium prices for their signature dishes, they need to give customers the dining experience they are paying for.

Kim M.

Yelp
My friends and I went for an early dinner last Saturday. We got there at 4:00 when they opened and got a booth along the window so we could see the water. Erin was our waitress and is amazing. She was professional and sweet too. If you go, be sure to ask for Erin. The live entertainment started at 5:00 and was a nice treat. The volume was perfect, we could still visit without having yell over the music The food was great. We tried a few of the appetizers and enjoyed all of them. I can't wait to go back.
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Janet K.

Yelp
After a frustrating wait due to disorganization at the front of the house, which appeared understaffed as there were several open tables, (had a 4pm reservation and 15 min later still waiting to be seated for 5), we were finally seated. The waitress, Ally, was a breath of fresh air after a frustrating wait. She provided amazing service and had some funny jokes. The food and cocktails were very good. Shrimp cooked perfectly and walleye risotto is a must. Cocktails were delicious - recommend the Coconut Kiss. We opted to dine indoors due to the heat/humidity, but restaurant had the option to sit outside patio overlooking Gun Lake with amazing view - the patio was pretty packed with patrons. From inside you can also certainly enjoy the view as the entire west wall of the restaurant is floor to ceiling windows. The venue also features live music every Wednesday.
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Kim L.

Yelp
The resturant is ok. The service was just ok. Wasn't impressed. There are better options in and around Gun Lake.
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Molly C.

Yelp
Makes me laugh that the menu lists "Pom frites." I assume they mean "pommes" and they are not in fact offering an appetizer of fried cheerleader. Honestly, this is so typical of this area of the state of Michigan and it makes me a little sad: boring, cliche food, everything "crusted" or "glazed" or "stuffed" with something else, priced to take advantage of the Gun Lake boaters with far, far more money than taste, and benefiting from the fact that there's little to no competition in the area. Groupon has a deal listed right now for $15 for $30 worth of food and drink. Since it appears that most of the entrees run $18 to $25, that's maybe a 25% discount for a party of two. I'll pass.
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David Z.

Yelp
What a gem! This is a great looking restaurant directly on the lake. Lots of outdoor seating and if you sit inside, there are many big windows with great views of the lake. Food was good and service was wonderful. I do not think there is anything in Grand Rapids with lake views like this. This place has a great looking bar and I am anxious to return.

Meghan M.

Yelp
We ate here a few times while we stayed at the inn. Tuna appetizer with wasabi is amazing. Fried mushrooms have a great breading. Happy hour specials are a good deal. Steaks were good. Didnt taste the butternut squash in the pasta dish. Brusselsprout wuinia salad was very good. Only downfall is they dont seem to have enough staff. We were there in the fall. When the restaurant was slow. But when a wedding party came in they were packed and even with the bookings for the two weddings it didnt seem like they had enough staff scheduled for either dinner or the free continental breakfast for guests.
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Aaron H.

Yelp
The ambience and facilities are top notch. It is very comfortable yet not stuffy. The waitstaff is accomodating and polite. The food is just a little lacking given the price. The menu is rather limited, the menu doesn't seem to change much, and after eating there about five times I can say that the food quality and taste is consistent. Unfortunately, it is consisently mediocre. I think they have certainly benefited from having very little serious competition in the nearby area. It's not a great place for kids, but bringing the kids isn't a problem. Like with the grown up food, the kids menu is overpriced as well. Add $2.25 for your kids to get a drink with their $6.00 meal. All in all it's a very nice place, with great atmosphere with decent/good food. Eat on the patio if you can, although the dining room is spacious and the tables are spread far enough apart. UPDATE - Forced to try again in December 2014. Still no good, perhaps even worse.
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Toni D.

Yelp
Hubby and I came in on a Friday, with reservations. We happened to be staying at the Inn and had a gift card. It was pricy, but you got decent portions and I even took a to go box. We also tried the Beach Bum Martini and it was SO worth it. App: Fried pickles Entree: Chicken Duxelle & NY Strip (cooked perfectly medium well) Beer & Wine Martini x2 $85
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Todd R.

Yelp
This is absolutely the most overrated and disgusting food I have ever ate. The service staff was awesome. The manager. Horrid. I will never give these people another dime. Food sucked. Management worse.
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Regina C.

Yelp
We love this restaurant. The view is fantastic and when possible we eat outside and enjoy looking at the lake The food is great. My husband loves thief perch. Service is always good even when the wait servers are busy in summer. It's always a special treat when a wedding is going on down by the lakeshore!
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Samantha H.

Yelp
We were visiting family and made reservations for dinner here. One issue is the wait, despite having a reservation. We waited about 20 minutes and there were two children with us (you can imagine how patient children are when waiting). However, they were able to seat us on the patio, which was quite nice. I enjoyed the view and ambiance. I think this restaurant is struggling with its identity. Is it supposed to be fine dining? casual waterfront? bistro? I couldn't tell. The service was okay but also took a bit long. I was tempted by the scallops but opted for the baja chicken quesadilla. I actually really enjoyed it. It was filled nicely and had solid flavor. My husband got the dip and I thought that was a bit better and more indicative of what I assume this place is trying to be. The roll it was on was perfect and the jus was very flavorful. I would go back but think it would be more successful if they honed in on what they are trying to be.

Ju G.

Yelp
We hadn't eaten out in a long time - decided to treat ourselves to a nice meal with a view. We waited a while to be seated then the waitress was there immediately when we sat down. She took our drink order and then disappeared. We could see all our drinks ready at the bar and we kept looking around for her. A long time passed...finally we decided to serve ourselves so our husbands got up and went to get our drinks at the bar and brought them to the table. When she appeared several minutes later she apologized-which was nice, she explained she was trying to fix a computer issue. She took our order and disappeared again. In record time our meal was served but my husband had ordered a salad and she asked him if he wanted it with his meal or ahead of the meals - he chose ahead of the meal. He was never served a salad and he had to mention it at the end of out meal. She comped the first 4 drinks but we were disappointed in the service. The meal was just "okay". Took a long while to check out too. We felt like there were maybe some "things" going on in the back that we just weren't privy too. We will always go back and give them a second and third chance, but it was disappointing.

MJ K.

Yelp
2.5. Very lovely location, but it takes more than that to get 5 stars! 1- Reservations: 0! We asked for a table close to the lake as possible, but tables outside are not reservable, a fact about which we were not notified, so you get whatever's left inside ir wait 40 minutes. 2, Service: 2 it's SLOW! 3. Food: 4 is so-so. 4. Location: 5 Bottom line: I would definitely go back, but for happy hour, On a night we could sit on the patio.