Indy the bartender was so sweet and welcoming!!! Delicious food and great recommendations!!read more

Had the shrimp tacos. Shrimp are grilled and the order is for 3 tacos. Tacos were very good, had…read moreplenty of flavor along with the white sauce. Craft beer choice was good, place was clean, service was great!

Really unique pizza crust, fluffy and chewy. Quite delicious! My son is a definite pizza snob,…read moreand he loved this place. Very reasonable prices too. Good craft beer/cider selection for those inclined. Pleasant staff, very friendly. Clean, small town ambiance. ...and why not bowl a few frames?, nobody here will judge the gutter ball -I threw all night.

I met a bunch of my friends at this place for a bite and drinks. I wasn't very hungry, so I only…read moregot the sweet potato fries. They were probably the best sweet potato fries I have ever had. The skin was nice and crispy without being over done. They were great dipped in the honey mustard that accompanied them, but they would have been just as equally amazing without the sauce. The service was great!

I've been there twice now…read more First night (Saturday) there was very loud, derogatory rap music playing. Families with kids eat there, they should not have to hear stuff like that. It was very hard to communicate with the server due to the noise. The actual menu is a lot smaller then what is shown on their website. Especially fish options. I had grouper tenders which were small and mostly breading. Not worth it. Fries were excellent. Tartar sauce appeared to be pure mayo, no sign of relish or lemon at all. Ketchup, mustard, and salt were the only condiments on the table, not sure if anything else was available, like cider vinegar or even pepper. It's a pub, you would think all that stuff to be automatic. Second night (9 pm Sunday) I tried to go elsewhere because of my previous night's experience, but not many other options. Most of Alma was already closed. Tonight there was no music playing, so I was able to have a conversation. I had the olive burger with steak fries, my son had boneless wings with Thai sauce and waffle fries. Everything was very good, and a good value for the money. I guess I need a third night to be a tie-breaker.

I have been to Bravehearts in the past since family lives in Alma. This past visit was painful…read more This business smelled awful. Basically took my drink to the outdoor patio (which was nice) and ended the night. Although I can't confirm my family member who likes to drink alot said the place was undergoing sewer repairs in the basement.

Great old school diner vibe. Wait staff seems to be all family, friendly and inviting. It's just…read morethe kind of place that when you go into you here everyone call each other by the first name. And the reason they come there, is not only the service but the food. It's really good diner food. Obvious for me the desserts were the most outstanding LOL I do enjoy sweet after good meal with a nice cup of coffee.

Very cute and quaint hometown diner. The staff are very friendly who make you feel right at home…read morein your Aunt's kitchen. Any time I visit, I order the black bean burger. It is homemade with black beans, corn and spices. Upgrade to the onion rings, and you're all set! Today, they had a vegetable soup in the menu that was most like a veggie/split pea soup - it was fabulous! Definitely and must get!

What an amazing, hidden gem! It's easy to miss this place but when you find it you won't forget…read moreit. They have the most creative burgers (smash burger style). The portion size is huge! The fries too...omg so good! The inside seating is cute. There is not a ton of seating if there was a rush hour, but you can always order ahead online and that would speed it up for you. Definitely give this place a try!

The atmosphere here definitely hits the nail on the head in regards to the Bigfoot motif, without…read moregoing overboard. Not sure what the bright orange colors have to do with Bigfoot, but I liked it. This is an order and pay at the counter and they'll call you when it is ready. This is not fast food, everything is cooked to order. I ordered a Yeehaw Burger ($18). This is a 1/2lb Bigfoot Blend Burger, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Crispy onion, KC Style BBQ Sauce on a Brioche Bun. The meat is a blend of Brisket, Bacon, and ground chuck. The blend itself is excellent. I could definitely taste the brisket in the blend. The burger itself as a whole was very good, it just missed in one regard. The bbq sauce was not to my liking. They have a lot of options to choose from though. The fries that come with it are very good, nice and crunchy. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall a very solid 4 star review. Would I return? Yes, while it's not going to crack my top 5 in the area, it is a very good burger spot and I highly recommend a stop.

Look, I rate local dive bars with 5s because we need them. Ryan's Roadhouse is bigger than a dive…read morebar, but equally needed in its way. Ryan's is where you go when your crowd is too big for the your hole-in-the-wall hometown dive bar or when you're feeling fancy. It is a large space with bar and table seating. Depending on where you enter, you might have to go around the bar to find the host, just keep going. You'll find the seating. If you're in need of a banquet (up to maybe around 100 people?), they also have a well-appointed basement that you can rent, and they will cater your event. Back to the standard bar-restaurant area, they now have digital menus which work well, and they will teach you how to use them. There are specials on the landing page, and then sections for burgers, sandwiches, meals, etc. A wait person will still take your order and handle substitutions, requests, and recommendations. Service is solid, and the food is good. The menu is a bit too broad for it to be great food, but they do a wide variety of things surprisingly well, so you're safe ordering almost anything, though I would question the salad bar, not from Ryan's perspectives, but the guests. Cheers.

Lions game time on a Sunday afternoon coming back downstate from camping. Ryan's Roadhouse is a…read morehot spot. It's packed for Sunday diners and football fans. They have great specials for game time, like Lions kool-aid, and half off pizzas. You have an obstructed view of at least two TVs. Easy off and back on the freeway. We took a chance with their parking lot being big enough for our rig. It definitely was and could fit a few if ppl with rigs or trailers parked correctly. The food was really good. Entrees come with soup and salad bar. It's small but just fine. I had the Mahi bowl. It was light but good flavors and not over cooked. Hubs had the Not Your Mama's lasagna. Surprisingly it was excellent with that REALLY good garlic toast. Service was quick and efficient. Could not have been better.

I was in town and had to try a burger after watching a few reviews that have come up in my feed…read more I ordered the Blue cheese burger and got it with mushrooms and the Frank's hot ranch on the side. Delicious. Like a four napkin burger haha. It isn't overly large, although a 12 ounce option is available. It's just bar grilled goodness with shredded lettuce and packed with flavor. The inside reminds me of The Bird in Mt. Pleasant. The waitress was great, refilled drinks without asking and it was busy but not packed around 3 on a weekday. Also had sweet potato fries and they were perfect darker orange but not burned. Lunch for two was $30 for 2 burgers and soda.

Stopped by here last week Saturday, and after finding a seat and waiting 10-15 minutes we were…read morerudely approached by our waitress. She came to our table and said "what do you want". Not an introduction or a hello or anything. We got up and left.

Atmosphere food and drinks were wonderful service was great we didn't have to wait long to get in…read moreespecially considering we had a party of nine we only had to wait 15 minutes. This is without a reservation next time we plan on reserving ahead of time. Really enjoyed their BLT and their steaks The bills were great and affordable

Great hidden Gem locals know and love with amazing views of the lake. We went up to the tiki bar…read more Melissa was took good care of us. Her recommendation were spot on. You gotta try the beer cheese and bacon dip with the pretzel bites. There burgers are cooked to perfection. Try a mixed berry Moscow Mule. It's awesome. If you're up here or passing through you have to stop! It's great views, awesome service, and even better food!

Is it even possible to have too much cheese? The answer, is yes. This taco salad would have been…read morebetter with less cheese, but it was still quite good. The shell was cooked perfectly and the ratio of ingredients (other than the cheese) was great. Service was good. I'll be back.

I am not sure where to begin with my compliments so I will start with the humans. Abi, our server…read morewas outstanding. She Knew the menu inside and out and had great suggestions. Interior is large and relatively quiet for how many tables they have. Came here on a Tuesday after golfing with a friend because it's halfway for both of us. They had a 14oz NY strip with two sides for $19.99 ????? I had to confirm this wasn't an error. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and had a great crust. This is a $45-$60 meal in Grand Rapids or Lansing. Quality, service and value this place is crushing it. If I am with in a 20 minute drive to here and need a meal this is where I'm coming.

We had a large group of 8. We did appetizers sorry I didn't take photos. The river rocks were…read moreamazing! Boneless wings, flat breads. I had the chicken sandwich and others had the chicken parm, burritos and chicken fingers. Katie was our waitress she was super sweet and did a great job for it being her first week there!!!

What a great find! I was traveling for work in E Lansing, and have a rule of visiting Small Town…read moreUSA, mom & pop type of places for dinner when I can. I chose River House Grill this trip since it was a beautiful night, and on the water. While getting off the interstate and heading in to town, I noticed this eerie presence, nothing was open, signs were dark, stop lights not working... I got to River House and a few regulars were still milling around the bar, I was told they were closed due to a power outage throughout the entire city. After some conversation, they said if I had cash, I could still buy a beer (always carry cash!). The regulars moved on, and I was finishing my drink when the power comes back on! The owner Mike had already sent most of his staff home, as the estimated power restoration was well beyond their normal operating hours, but he said he would turn the fryers back on, and start the pizza oven since I was there. I told him he didn't have to and I would head back to East Lansing, but he insisted, at this point I was the only one in the place! Ordered a pizza, and boy was it delish! By the time my pizza had arrived, a few others had managed to come in and fill up the place! Thanks to Mike, Jen (bartender) and the staff who stayed! I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu, and see the renovations next time I'm in the area! Cheers!