The bartenders are good and the food is good the bad part is the service and the owner of the restaurant

This was our first time here! I will say that it is a very unassuming spot! No frills! Your typical bar and grill in Northern Mid Michigan! They offer not just beer and brats! They offer full menu of apps, burgers, and Mac and Cheese! Everything was wonderful! The service was great as well! B&B is a bit out of the way, but it is worth the stop! read more

Relaxing atmosphere with really great selection of brats and other bar foods. Super people and staff. Easy and comfortable.

Very cool bar with unique menu items. Though I really wanted to try a brat, I chose the pulled pork instead. It was very good with the waffle fries. My friend had the country fried steak burger that he really enjoyed. Kenzie was a great server with good recommendations. I look forward to going back. read more

Beer & Brats - Country friend steak burger Barnyard Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Each time we've eaten here, we say it will be our last. About twice a year, we give it another try, hoping it has improved, but we are disappointed every time. The food is overly greasy and tastes like it was fried in old oil. The waitstaff are hit-or-miss as far as pleasantness goes. Today was our last attempt at a decent meal here; will not be going back. read more

I really really wanted this place to be good, however I have tried it twice and will not be back. Both times have been during the week when only a few people are there. Service is slow and poor. First, I have sat for a long time (outside) before someone came to get my drink order. Menus had to be asked for. Napkins and silverware had to be asked for. No one came to refill our drinks. We gave up and went inside to the bar to ask for refills. Second, my husband and brother both ordered the same kind of beer. When it came, the two beers were different colors. Immediately my brother noticed they were not the correct order. The waitress said she watched it being poured and was sure they both were the same. I told her to take it back and bring the correct beer as it was obvious they were not right (one was orange and one was brown and flat!). She said "ok but it will just be the same thing..." why argue about this?! She came back later with the correct beer and did not say anything... Third, the waiter could not answer simple questions about the menu. What do the nachos have on them? Nor did she indicate she would find out and come back. She just stood there. Now the food...my family loves brats. We each ordered a different kind - beer, polish, Italian, habanero, etc. the food came pretty quickly. However, the brats were a bit tough and chewy - cooked too long perhaps? I gave it 1 star because the French fries were good. I don't recommend this place. I won't be going back. read more

Super good food hand smaked burgers I had a barnyard burger it had a country fried steak 2 pieces cheddar cheese 2 super thick pieces of bacon 2 fried eggs 2 onion rings on a brioche bun with fries and deep fried mushrooms all hot and crunchy delicious.if your looking for good food look no further. read more

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Ordered a Hawaiian Brat, was given a plain one (noticed after taking a bite). When I notified the waitress she offered to bring me the correct one. She then returned saying the kitchen was too backed up to give me what I ordered. I ate the rest of my fries disappointed but then became really annoyed when she tried to charge us for the brat that was never brought out. She did give me 3 free drink tokens but I highly doubt I'll be back. My son really enjoyed his mac'n'cheese burger, hence the two stars instead of one. read more

Such a great place. Few of these casual roadside rural dining spots exist anymore. We were told to try it out and no regrets. Have been back several times. Sometimes a beer and a brat is all I look for. Other times, we have enjoyed a good pizza, larger meal, and listened to live music and enjoyed how friendly the patrons are. read more

Beer & Brats - Taking home leftover pizza. Such a fun place to relax. - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Michigan

The closest bar/restaurant for miles & they actually have great food & a large selection of domestic & craft beer, plus liquor cocktails. Great prices on draft beer too! It's a bar in the middle of nowhere, but a lot of heart & soul has gone into making this place feel like your neighborhood watering hole. Family friendly for dinner & plenty of seating. They do offer live music at least one night a week, if not more. I will definitely stop in every time I'm in town visiting family. read more

I randomly heard a local talking about hanging out here so I thought I would try it out and Brats were on my list while in midland. Uber ride to the place was easy, but even 20 year local uber driver didn't know about this place. It is in the middle of no where which became even more evident when we had zero cell service and weren't able to get uber ride back. LOL #almostdiedinmidland On a wednesday night the place was totally dead but luckily we got there 20mins before kitchen closed. We were able to order a few brats and some fries. The brats were really good flavor but kind of dried out. It was end of day so they were probably precooked earlier? Decent beer selection. The bartender was cool to chat with and said thursdays they have a DJ so probably a better day to go. There was a couple at the end of the bar that was also super friendly, offering to even give us a ride back to hotel after hearing us struggle to get uber. I would definitely have went back if I lived in the area. read more

Not sure about all the good reviews as our experience was terrible. We are relatively new to the area so we were eager to find some decent local places to eat out. Each in our party of three ordered a different brat. They mixed up the brats between all three of us - we didn't know until we each took a bite. We informed the server and her only response was "sorry" - no offer to replace them. We were them left to swap the partially eaten brats amongst ourselves. The brats were either such bad quality, overcooked, or most likely both because they were dry as a bone. With a name like Beer & Brats, I was expecting something much better quality. They were also served on dollar store hot dog buns. I would have preferred a Ball Park over the awful brats we were served. The side of baked beans included were refrigerator cold. Seriously?! Who expects cold baked beans? Two of us also ordered a draft Bell's Two Hearted Ale. It definitely was not a Two Hearted Ale. It tasted closer to a 50/50 mix of Two Hearted and a PBR. Needless to say, that was our first and will be our last experience at this place. read more

We wanted something different after the beach...found this hidden gem. Friendly staff, we were greeted a few times when we walked in. They had wings for .50. You had to order at least 8. We ordered 8 naked ones and 8 sweet bbq. Really good. Even the plain ones had a nice smoky flavor. We all liked our food. Simple but good menu! Soup of the day was a bison soup. We would definitely go back! Even a place to play horseshoes outside! read more

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Been a few months since we've been here. The food was good as always and the service was top notch. What put it over the top was the owner treating our grandkids like his own. He put a tote of candy on a table for them to choose from. Afterwards he brought ice cream drumsticks for them but we had to turn one down due to gluten issues. The kids will definitely be asking to go here again. read more

I don't get to stop often because I live in Indiana now but last weekend I was home and we ordered take out to pick up and take to my parents place. The food as usual was amazing. The staff was very friendly the bar was clean and our food was ready when I was told it would be. I try to make it a point to stop any time I'm home! read more

Staying in downtown Midland for work and was recommended this place by another guest at the hotel. All of the 16 brat choices are homemade. I had the habanero & pepper jack brat and it had a perfect spice level and was delicious. They have a toppings bar to put your "fixins" on your brats and burgers too. I sat at the bar where there is about a dozen drafts to choose from. I had great service and a wonderful conversation with Shaina who made me feel very welcomed. They are open everyday but Monday. I'll be back! read more

Beer & Brats - Barbeque Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Some of these one and two-star reviews on here are pretty lame. Beer & Brats is north Midland and almost in the middle of nowhere with no cell service. Are people expecting the best food ever? This is a chill place that you need to hear about to know about. It's fairly busy at all times on the weekends and probably busier in the warmer months when their patio is open with games. The best thing they have is the Smoked Bone-In Wings. If you come here, I'd definitely throw them in for any order. The rest of the food is fine. Brats taste like brats. Burgers like burgers. I'm not high on their pulled pork options, but that's just me. They have a condiment section, which some people have complained about on here and that's ridiculous. Service was also good in the times I've visited. Even if you don't want food, come here and have some cheap beer or drinks. Disconnect. Laugh. Live. read more

amazing place. Good food. Good music. totally did not get robbed like last month

Finally something different in Midland. For some reason Midland has been stuck on a trend of getting only chain restaurants, but hopefully Beer and Brats will start a new trend here. We have eaten here twice and both times the service has been great. The food is some of the best I've had. The pork sandwich is to die for. The smoked wings are so good that, you don't want them dipped. All the brats I've tried are amazing. The Rays special is the the best IMO. The baked beans and coleslaw are fresh and at just enough to the main dishes. Love the Michigan sourced products. The owners were out walking around and talking to the guest and seem to be truly excited about how you feel about your meal. The only suggestion I would have is for them to have a appetizer sampler of their brats. That way you could try them all and find which one you like the best. Keep up the great job Beer and Brats. read more

Fun local spot to hang! I had a bacon and cheese brat. Oh! So Good! It's gets pretty loud so don't be shy. The bloody mary was house mix and YUM. They were Not cheap on the alcohol. My waitress was helpful, attentive but not overly so. Very pleasant and offered great suggestions. Her name is Shaina K and she is awesome. read more

Our takeout sat on the table for 15 minutes getting cold while I was ignored at the bar. Ordered a kids chicken tenders and ended up with 4 tiny chicken nuggets. Ordered a bacon cheeseburger and ended up with a burger with only bacon. Ordered a mills mountain burger without coleslaw and ended up with coleslaw mixed in with burnt pulled pork and a burnt horseradish brat. Very disappointing dinner for $45 with tip. read more

Decided to try Beer and Brats for dinner on a whim since it's a new place. It's a bit divey, but that was expected. Service was good-our waitress was prompt and knowledgable about the menu. I had the pulled pork sandwich-it was huge! The meat was tender and sauce was good. My dad tried the Italian brat which he said was not as juicy as he expected-almost a salami texture. My mom had a burger-nothing good or bad to say about it. We didn't like how you had to get up to get your own toppings (lettuce, tomato, etc). The baked beans that come with the meal would have been exponentially better had they been served warm. All in all, I would try again just to see if it was an off night. The place was clean, prices fair, and they have outdoor seating which is somewhat rare in midland. The food just wasn't too special. read more

i heard about Beer & Brats last year and my favorite place to go to in Midland The service is also nice and friendly, they have super good beer and food. I like how I can go somewhere that doesn't have any service especially being a college kid it's nice not getting any notifications or emails while eating read more

This is not your average everyday burger, brats and sandwich joint. If the menu isn't enough to keep you coming back, then the specials will. With a great selection of beer on tap, full liquor and a booming kitchen, this is a gem in Northern Midland County. They have done a lot to make this an establishment the whole family can enjoy. The Mills Mountain burger gets the praises of the locals -at least everyone at the table next to mine. Or try the Backyard burger for something a little different. The pulled pork is also right up there. Overall, this is a destination to be experienced and enjoyed. Kudos to the owner/operator. He's doing it right! read more

The food is great & the owners & servers are so nice. The burgers are phenomenal! A must clean place to eat and have fun.

Friendly service, great food, fair prices, and lots of selection for drinks. The burgers are one of the best I've ever had. Never had a bad experience here and will continue to frequent this establishment. read more

We had pulled pork and Mac and cheese, both were delicious. If I would have had another bun I could have made a second sandwich with the amount of pork I got. Excellent service and food. We will be back. read more

Very good in all respects. Brats are cooked to perfection and garnished with whatever you want. Side orders such as baked beans are a specialty of the house. Excellent offering list of beer and soft drinks. Service is commendable. 'A favorite place for locals and you will be welcome. Also, CW entertainment is worth waiting for; Nice dance floor. Recommended for all! read more

Great food, great service! They have patio seating and can always accommodate large groups at the last minute. Live music frequently and they have lots of outdoor activities in the summer. Check out their beers on tap! read more

I would love to write about the quality of my meal at Beer and Brats but unfortunately I never ate. The service was so incredibly horrible that my party ended up walking out before our meal was served an hour after we ordered. Drinks came in shifts - one beer at a time. Friday night was very crowded and management did not staff appropriately for the volume of customers. Entire evening ruined. All I can say is that the complimentary popcorn was good. read more

Definitely not a chain - but maybe it should be. Ever been someplace where all the brats (or burgers or pasta dishes) tastes the same??? This is NOT that place. Distinct flavor and texture profiles to all the brats. Had several different beers each with its own individual notes. Speciality drinks are unique and flavorful as well. And the price is very reasonable. Good specials on the Friday and Saturday nights we went but go early the specials are good and "yes" they do sell out sometimes. Whether you live in Midland or are just passing through its worth the seven minute drive north to get there. read more

Made in Michigan? Only a few products are actually made here. Food was marginal and overpriced. Waitress was not friendly and slow service. Will not be coming back anytime soon. read more

Great place for a Birthday party! Great owner, great food, great service, great times! Try one of 12 homemade brats! Something for everyone! Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads and a Kid's menu. Great selection of domestic and Michigan craft beers. Coco-cola fountain products, Faygo and Pespi products in can! Great live music this past weekend. read more

Waited almost 2-hours for there special last night only to be told they were out. Order a burger which took 30 more minutes. Burger could have walked to the table it was so raw. Wife's burger was okay. read more

Out for a drive and came upon this place. Husband heard of it with good reviews so in we went. Saturday night around 6:30 and no problem getting a table. Service was great! Varied menu with lots of brats to choose from. Complimentary popcorn was soso... deep fried pickles doughy. I got the Italian brat and husband got the venison and a Hawaiian. Excellent!!! Waffle fries were good but not hot. Beer selection not bad! Will come back! read more

Had the worst service and experience of my life. Owners daughter felt entitled that she could treat her customers like crap. First time going we brought 16 new customers, she seemed unhappy we brought too many people and told us many times we needed reservations, and that is why we had bad service. I have never took the energy to write a review, but the service was incredibly awful. One of the women and an eight year old at our table was called a bit*h. I will never go back. read more

Second visit, not going for third. The owner is very nice and attentive, but the rest of the staff seems rather lazy; even texting. The thing I hate most is the serve yourself condiment bar. It is extremely inconvenient as there is no ledge to place your plate or basket on. It just has "The staff is too lazy to provide service." written all over it. read more

Visited this last Saturday. Extremely busy. Ordered a beer, and a Kielbasa. The kielbasa had no seasoning I've had in other locations, it also was not grilled, which would have added some flavor. I asked for it with mustard and onion, and fries. The server who brought it to the table directed me to the community mustard and garnish station. There were zero chopped onions. My companion and I counted the 15 fries that came with my order. 4 beers and the food came to $30. I hope the other products they sell are of better value. read more

READ THIS REVIEW Every Friday night my boyfriend and I meet my parents for dinner and drinks. Normally we have a routine location but some of our other family members wanted us to try something different. We were late to the party, but after a long work week anxious for dinner and drinks Friday night celebration with our family and best friends. When my boyfriend and I arrived we were told that the waitress waiting on our table was having a " bad day" but I think it was more than that, she presented herself to be very miserable. She never did greet us but quickly blurted out to me in a walk by that we could go up to the bar to get our drinks, I said " ok thanks" what else could I say? The rest of the group had ordered their food but I could tell that she was not going to offer that option to us. I ate some chips from my parents burger basket. She never waited on us at all. Oh well, I can deal with all that. What I cannot deal to well with is that she came to the center of our group and started disrespecting my young niece this waitress was telling all of us how awfully behaved and terrible she was , my niece is very young and innocent, the sweetest little girl I love and know, with a big heart that loves animals and wouldn't hurt a bug. At this point I was overwhelmed with frustration. Being a waitress is more of a challenge than most people think. I have respect for waitress, I was one for several years myself and have worked in customer service for 25 yrs. Its not a job for everyone and clearly being the owners daughter she got the privilege to attempt this job. Last night she could not handle this job, she was very unprofessional . I would suggest to the owner to take a look at his employees - daughter and reevaluate. The place make look nice but if the service isn't there the business won't last. If other people have even close to as negative experience as we did, I cant imagine business being open much more the a year or two and what a shame with the time and money he has put into it for that to happen. We left Beer and Brats and went a different local bar , we were waited on with a smile, had dinner and drinks and went home happy. I feel bad for " the owners daughter" she either has something very bad going on her life or hates working in customer service. I hope she can figure it out. To the owner, take service serious. its important read more

Waited an hour and a half for our food, owner came over and said we could have half off our bill which seemed reasonable to us, when we finally got our food 30 minutes later some of it was cold, and we had to get our own condiments and beer that we asked for multiple times. Owner didn't seem to care and somehow didn't understand why we were upset. Then he was going to make the waitress pay for half our bill, I told him he should pay half our bill not the underpaid waitress. He didn't seem to like that and told me "Don't tell me how to run my business" and then proceeded to yell at us, at which point we got up and left. He got one of his biker friends to try and intimidate us but then thought better of it when he realized they couldn't push us around. So instead he just swore at me in front of my children, if I were a small guy who knows what they would have done. All in all, the worst restaurant I've ever been to, the food wasn't very good either. read more