The folks at the Bread Bar are Amazing!! We hosted our Company's Christmas party there last night and the place settings were perfect! The ambiance was warm and cheerful, the food and drinks were delicious, and Jessica - our server, was attentive, efficient, and always with a genuine smile on her face as she flew around the room. We will definitely be back for next years party and I cannot speak highly enough for the great service we received!! read more

Excellent food, wonderful staff and great atmosphere! Unique specials, attractive location and perfect setting for any type of event!

This was my fourth time dining here. I love the restaurant's decor and feel. all of my other dining experiences were very good. I was so disappointed this visit. I had been talking it up to everyone I take there. This visit, the chicken rice soup was just okay. It was disappointing. My Caesar salad was very good. The French Onion soup was also okay, not remarkable. My meatballs were very good but the marinara sauce was very greasy. It had never been greasy. Onion purses were good. The Chicken-Scarapariello with sausage was just awful. It was a chicken thigh, deboned but skin on. Overcooked and so small. One piece of sausage sliced and 4 pieces of planked potatoes. This was sitting in a greasy mess. She ate the sausage and that was it. That was 24.00. I must say, if this had been my first visit, I would not go back. What happened? Our server actually asked if we wanted to take the remains home? NO. read more

Everything was perfection! Mary was the friendliest, most wonderful server. She guided us in all the right directions. The food was out of this world. Tuna tartare and shrimp de johne (sp?) were so flavorful. Swordfish w couscous was divine. Everything topped off with the freshest berry cobbler. Yummy Thanks Mary! We'll be back!! read more

Always look forward to a wonderful experience with the best staff- this time we celebrate 2 important Birthdays

Lucky me! Ate there on a Wednesday which is oyster night! Delicious fresh oysters, followed by a bowl of their French onion soup that was the best I've eaten, a very rich broth. The Cacio e Pepe was excellent. Service was good. Only drawback was being seated right by the front door....a lot of people traffic. Beautifully decorated for the holiday season. read more

We both ordered the octopus appetizer and it was terrible. It was old, fishy, and tougher than leather, it was bad, and there's no way who ever cooked these items that they didn't know it was sub par and rotten. Made us both sick later that night. I only ate one pieces of it and that's all it took, spoiled my appetite. Waitress was great, made sure she got 25% tip. read more

This has been one of my favorite restaurants in the area for several years now. But the last couple of times have been disappointing. Skirt steak is a staple fave of mine and last few times I've ordered it has been served luke warm at best. Tonight we learned the exceptional unique blood orange martini they had has been taken off the menu and no longer offered. And Dinner for the 6 of us took 45 mins to be served. Such a bummer. Service continues to be reliable which is always a plus. French onion purses are still amazing. Hoping these were just a few isolated incidents and our next experience will be more in line with what we've become accustomed to. read more

So perfect to spend a summer evening on their patio with every bite a morsel of goodness! Don't miss the French Onion purses with the broth sopped up with Bit O Swiss bread. Excellent service ! read more

This is one of our absolute favorite new spots for a date night or to entertain company. We immediately noticed how incredible the bread was as soon as we sat down. Come to find out, the restaurant is a concept by local bakery which explains why the baked goods and desserts are so spectacular! The tartines are incredible and underpriced in my opinion. Must-have! My scallops were buttery with a nice sear and all of the specials sounded wonderful. Steven at the bar was an excellent host. We can't wait to return! read more

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Able to get back to one of our favorite restaurants and enjoyed a complimentary order of their famous French Onion Purses. They were fabulous; just the way I remember and great for dipping the awesome breads. Ordered the Harvest Bowl with Salmon; delicious! All of the staff are so friendly and make it a place you want to come back to; often! read more

Having a late lunch and these Tartines are so yummy!! This is a cool little spot. Would definitely eat here again. The atmosphere is very chill and relaxed. We were greeted with a friendly smile and conversation when we entered. Service was a little slow, seeing as how there were only a couple of people here, but the food was definitely worth the wait! Only disappointment was I ordered the tartine with whitefish, cream cheese and fennel, and instead of fennel it had a spring mix of lettuce. Was still good, just not what I was expecting. If you're visiting the Benton harbor area, I would recommend this place!! read more

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Sat at the bar for dinner, everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Had the whitefish salad and brussles sprouts, both delicious. Great service read more

The food here is decent, nothing special. The dining area is very open and noisy (depending on when you are there).

Atmosphere was very relaxing and dim lit. Had a very comfortable vibe there and warm light. We were seated immediately on a packed Friday night without reservation. Food was amazing - has the short rib and whitefish. Wish the portions were a little bigger, but you still feel full! Heavy pours on the beers too for the price! Will be back! read more

Nicely decorated modern restaurant with in and out door seating. I loved all the fresh flowers throughout. Friendly attentive servers and amazing food. Owner was fantastic and gave us a ride to our party after dinner when we could not get an Uber!! read more

Great ambiance, great service, great food. My wife and I shared the grilled octopus app and risotto entree. Very tasty. If you're in the st joe area, check out this gem. You will not be disappointed! read more

This was a delightful experience! We had dinner here with my mom and our oldest son for Christmas. The boy had the wild boar entree - which he said was good - but he reported a 4 star. Hubs seemed to love his mussels enough that he kept trying to get the rest of us to eat them as well. My mom enjoyed her salmon enough that she was silent the whole time! My food was pretty good - my only complaint might h e been that they were out of some key ingredient to, so I had to have an option I did t want with my entree. We will be back - but probably not as quickly as to some other places. Service and setting were AMAZING read more

Bread+Bar - Menu - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Waited over an hour for a table of 10 even though we had a reservation at 7pm that was made weeks in advance. The waiter never asked if we wanted a second round of drinks. For the trouble they gave us free dessert, but we could tell it was the messed up slices they hadn't served throughout the night and would've thrown away anyway. I got the pork osso bucco and it was terrible, would not recommend. read more

If you're looking for a fun, unique and enjoyable dining experience while in the Benton Harbor, Michigan area, Bread + Bar is a wonderful choice. Fourteen of us gathered there for a family dinner as part of a reunion. From beginning to end, everything just "clicked". Our server, and those who assisted her, were outstanding being incredibly responsive to everyone in a large party. In essence if someone requested something, it was promptly delivered. Equal to their stellar service, their food was outstanding. The coconut shrimp is not to be missed! A few times during our meal, Tim Foley, the owner/Chef, stopped by to make sure all was well and enjoyable. It was obvious Tim and his wife are very dedicated to providing a great experience. Bread + Bar is a dining experience worth the journey. read more

Love this place. Everything is delish, you can't go wrong. Great for both lunch and dinner. Don't forget the lemonade cake for dessert, you will be back just for that! read more

The food was delicious as always! We celebrated our friend's birthday and staff was awesome with a complimentary desert for us to share!

Wonderful first experience. Delightful in all aspects. Do try the pink lemonade cake- you will be glad that you did. Limited menu from 3-5 with "Happy Hour" cocktail specials. Free/no password Wi-Fi. Lots of parking. Nice view of St. Joseph river from patio. read more

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First time here and the tartines are amazing!!! Roasted tomato & caponata were savory, fresh, tangy, and very tasty - these two are my favorites! The smoke whit fish over the field greens was nice and light. I was expecting a heavier taste but this was better with the cream cheese. The atmosphere has a very cool, modern vibe with the farm to table setting. I was really impressed! I will come back to try more dishes! read more

Excellent service. Great food. Great cocktails. We tried a bit of everything. My buddy tried the dessert and said it was excellent. Sorry to be so vague but our visit was two months ago. read more

Love bread bar ... food always good ... great atmosphere... whitefish salad and foleys wedge salad are few of my -favorites

This has been on our list to try for awhile and we finally had the chance to stop in for a drink and snacks on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived around 4:30 and we're cheerfully greeted by the hostess. The place was pretty empty so we had our choice of seating. We opted for the patio. Inside and out, the place is welcoming and cozy. Happy hour runs from 3-5 with a $1 off drinks and a limited food menu. They have a nice selection of local beers on draft and I've heard the cocktails are great, but didn't see a drink menu. I ordered a glass of chardonnay (Edna Valley for $8) and my husband opted for a beer. The complimentary bread basket included sliced pretzel sticks and a wheat sourdough. The place done by Bit of Swiss so you know the bread is good! The tartines made for the perfect snack. You select three for $9.50. Each tartine is three pieces on perfectly grilled como bread. We selected the smoked whitefish, serrano ham with manchego and the cannellini bean. Service was great and the place started filling up around 5:00. The dinner entrees and specials sounded great and they have a nice lunch menu as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Bread+Bar - Complimentary bread basket - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

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The place doesnt have the best view compared to the other riverside or lakefront restaurants in the area. Nevertheless, they got quite food and service. Their Sriracaha Chicken with cold Soba Noodles was probably the best dish we had in StJo. Though my halibut dinner was a bit underseasoned, being owned by the same people as A Bit of Swiss, the free fresh bread and butter makes up for it. I could definitely see ourselves coming back to this place on our next visit. read more

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Dinner, ambiance and service were wonderful. Ordered steak, Siracha chicken, and salmon all had wonderful flavor. Celebrated a family occasion and never felt rushed. Entire experience was excellent and will definitely be back. read more

My fave place to have lunch with a chocolate malt with my dad. Grew up going to Shady Shores every summer. My father passed in 2020. I plan on making the trip to Lutz for a malt in his honor soon. Best onion rings!! read more

Always consistent in quality and staff and owners always make me feel welcome! Perfect spot! Amazing ambiance and great service!

Had Valentine's day dinner and it did not disappoint! Great welcoming staff, beautiful ambiance, and delicious food. Definitely a return visit will be necessary to try more menu items. read more

Fantastic food and great service . The restaurant is spacious and the customers are friendly.

I LOVE this place, in both summer and winter. They really transform their menu with the seasons, keeping it light and fresh in the summer and warm and cozy meals in the winter, all while keeping their staples on the menu. They're open for lunch as well with a menu just as extensive as dinner. It's become my favorite place to bring my customers! Now onto the food: Amazing specials every night. Some of my favorite MUST try's Nana's Meatballs(best meatballs I've ever had) and French Onion purses (French onion soup in a bite size wonton.....absolute genius idea). The lamb chops with pomegranate glaze and the skirt steak are also at the top of my list. Lastly, DO NOT SKIP OUT ON THE CARBS or SWEETS. The owners of bread+bar are the same owners and Bit of Swiss. Every single piece of bread and dessert in the place is phenomenal. The desserts perfectly settle the stomach after a light but hearty meal! Breadbar always keeps me coming back for more! read more

Absolutely phenomenal meal! Service was amazing and even got a chance to meet Tim, the owner. Don't go any place until you've been to Bread +Bar! read more

Bread+Bar - Caesar salad with anchovies - New American Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

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Nice upscale restaurant. It is noisy because it is basically one large room without any walls or dividers. There is patio seating weather permitting. The menu is not very large and if you want a steak you won't find it here. All in all it's a good alternative to the downtown hustle and bustle. read more

Stopped in for lunch before heading back to St. Joseph for the evening. The Bread + Bar is a pretty hip, trendy place with cool modern décor and large, breezy dining room. Went light on the food since it was lunch, so I chose the tomato soup and a half sandwich. The soup was pretty plain - not bad, but compared to the rich and decadent version I had at 221 Main the night before, the Bread + Bar one paled in comparison. The turkey sandwich was also no frills, but it satisfied me just fine. Hubby went with the roast beef on a pretzel bun. He said the roast beef was good quality and the pretzel bun was very good. Overall, it was just fine for lunch. Nothing fancy or different, but for a quick meal in a sit-down restaurant, Bread + Bar was perfect. We'd go back for dinner if we were locals, for sure. read more

The food was great, the people were great, the wine was great. Overall wonderful experience. Their Sriracha chicken is very unique and delicious. Their skirt steak is also delicious. It's nice to go out and have no complaints whatsoever. Also a nice atmosphere. Cheers to Tim and his family. read more

Just a quick update from my return visit to Bread+Bar. Food and service were both a big step up from my first visit. Swordfish was outstanding and service was great which made for a great evening out on the patio. read more

Nice lighting and a cozy atmosphere- we got here on a rainy night. Good service, easy to ask and not hovering over. Vegetarian/vegan: several items available but a bit pricey for the area. Roasted eggplant and lentils $16, smaller dish. Bread (free) is excellent, this is a bakery-spun joint. Excellent dessert-we got a Creme brûlée and it was spot on! A bit cool, but perfectly smooth custard, not too sweet but every spoonful was satisfying Will come back with a larger group(4-6) so we can sample their tartines and the rest of Vg offerings read more