What a cute place! You wouldn't expect it to be that great with the outside looking more like a…read morehouse but the inside, including decor, staff, and food are all great! Our server was so sweet, I wish I remembered her name. She was very accommodating and kind to my baby. She was knowledgeable and did everything in a timely manner. I do wish she would've let me know my salad I asked for as an app could be included with my two sides though (at least that's what I thought.) All of the staff were very nice and I loved that there weren't people ready to clear our table. Such a nice touch! The inside was also super casual. Although casual, the food and dishes were fancy. I got chicken because I'm not a seafood lover and it did not disappoint, although a little dry. The sides were also fantastic and well-prepared. My baby even got a little prize at the end of our visit! Also want to add that there are two entrances/exits, we didn't know where we were going so we chose one the back one, they both go into the restaurant but the front is where the host stand is.

We came in later in the evening and even though it was still busy, we were seated right away and…read moreordered chicken chunks for an appetizer. We tried them with all 3 sauces, honey mustard, ranch and bbq. I liked all of them! I don't eat seafood but my husband loves it! I had their chicken Alfredo which comes with salad and vegetable on the side, green beans. He ordered the tuna with baked potato. The Alfredo sauce has just the right amount of creaminess and not too heavy and the chicken was cooked really well, tender. Their service is always friendly and love the neighborhood feel.

Wow!!!! What an awesome lunch 4 of us had!! Fried Chicken, Shrimp, Perch, Salad and all the sides,…read moreexcellent!!!! The service was excellent and attentive! First time there, will be back!

Fried oysters were inedible; I asked for them to be removed from the bill and the server said "aw…read morewell how about a box?" I said, no they are inedible, we do not want to eat them. She said it's their policy to never refund food. I heard the discussion she had with the bar manager and she didn't try to help us, they both basically talked bad about us and the manager refused to take it off. About 30 minutes later, when she brought our bill, she said they would substitute them for another appetizer to go. So we did that. The place is deceiving from the outside. It looks like a nice spot, but inside it's more like a dive bar with regulars screaming at golf on tv. Service was slow and mediocre. We ordered some appetizers and side salads but were there for over an hour because she rarely ever came back to our table. It took 46 minutes to get our bill. The Bosticks were alright. Crispy on the outside. Tasted kinda sweet to me though, so they weren't my favorite. I didn't try the onion rings because the batter looked gross. Side salad with creamy Italian dressing was fine. Fries were thick but tasted ok, not very crispy. Would not ever come back or recommend.

I took a chance on this during the covid lockdown because this is the rare opportunity that we have…read moreplenty of time to get us different meals since I'm the only seafood eater. they were timely, clean, and polite the serving size was beyond acceptable (I'm no tiny eater and had less than half.) the packaging was was perfect. I worry about getting seafood to go but it was all wrapped up seafood quality... I had shrimp and mussels combo. my only issue is that the house seasoning is unbelievably SALTY. And I like salt. This was SALTY. I'm not sure if the cajun spice is better? I was impressed enough to try again for sure.

I was kinda up in the air about a take out seafood. BUT WOW! The seafood was spot on cooked and…read moreseasoned. I will come back every week! Friendly staff food was hot. Lots of food and the price was well worth it! AMAZING! Thanks fellas. See you next week!

Good food and service. Got there early on a Friday on a cold January day. Took awhile for the…read moredining room to warm up but we managed. The perch was very good and I will definitely have it again. My friend had the ribs and enjoyed them. Service was great and friendly. Worth checking out again if you haven't been for awhile.

This place has been here forever and we have always wondered about it. The whole experience was…read morestrange. There's a bar on one side with a wall separating it from the "dining room" but there are windows so you can see over. There were chairs stacked up in the corner next to a defunct retro game. It felt like I was in the basement of an Elks club in the 80s. All it was missing was a cloud of smoke and a pull tab machine on the wall. It was us and another couple that I overheard say was also their 1st time in. The waitress said the prices for all steak and chops were $5 more than the menu. Bringing my steak to $33. We became very concerned when a nervous cook kept popping in and out of the kitchen accompanied by the sound of a microwave door opening and closing several times. The neighboring couple asked what was good and the waitress just stared reading the menu off. My husband ordered a burger and fries. The burger looked pretty good and the fries were hand cut but there were only about 10 of them. My steak was cooked appropriately and tasted good but 50% of it was fat so that was disappointing. It was served with the Veg of the day (a mixed bean blend) and a small baked potato. The beans were watery didnt have a speck of seasoning or butter on it. It looked like something youd see on a tray at the old folks home. The potato was small for a baked potato but adequate. The waitress had also asked if we'd like bread. When it came out it was 2 slider buns with what I assume was margarine. It wasn't edible. My husband ordered an IPA for his first beer and said it was skunked. No one else came in the whole time we were there. 6:30ish on a Saturday and the only 2 couples there were newcomers. I dont know what that says about the place. Can't say I'd order a steak again but I might return for a burger.

Honestly, our family always orders from here at least three times a month. They serve the best…read morechicken wings and fried catfish filets. It's saying a lot considering my boyfriend is a chicken wing connoisseur lol. The seasoning, perfect crisp, and it's consistent taste and texture throughout. They have decent prices too! We usually order 25 wings for $19.99 and a ton of catfish for about $40. Feeds our family of four for like three days lol. They're also so ver nice and kind.

The service was good I must admit, however this is a take out joint that isn't open for dine in…read more It's a typical greasy spoon type of eatery. The food does look good, however for those looking for an option that's doesn't taste like meat, this isn't your place. They cook everything in the same oil. I ordered some fried pickles, fries, and Mac n cheese balls and all taste like fish!!! Never again!!!

Came here for dinner on a week night as I was in town for a business trip…read moreFirst cumbersome part of this small yet quaint and cute establishment is that their website is not updated the email address on there is not current there are no menus online to view that are current and in order to make a reservation it leads directly to an email address of the chef and owner I made two changes to the reservation had to go back-and-forth in the email and he just stopped responding at one point As soon as you enter the establishment you are greeted by a heavy cloud of smoke even though there are prominent signs displayed at the bar area saying no smoking We opted for no appetizers the salads were par the beef Wellington was cooked perfectly however the outside dough or Philo dough was soggy The crème brûlée was runny but the flavor was on point The staff is extremely kind and friendly and super helpful I cannot complain about the service We got very lucky on parking out front however I can see how this can be an issue even during a weeknight

While the prices remain steep, the perfectly dialed-in menu and execution are of the highest…read morequality. Every neighborhood deserves an elevated bistro like the Rose & Thistle, and I imagine if they had a slightly bigger dining room and slightly lower prices, there would be a constant line out the door. But instead, it remains, in all of its perfection, completely hidden and wonderfully delightful.

I was in town traveling from California and wanted to treat myself to a nice steak dinner, and I'm…read moreso happy I stopped here! Everything was phenomenal. The service was excellent everyone was so kind and attentive. I ordered my steak Charred & Sizzled and it was absolutely divine, so tender and delicious. I also had the Calamari Fritti, which was incredibly fresh. Even the slice of their Villa Cheese Bread served with my meal was amazing, I could have eaten ten of those! The ambiance was beautiful. I especially loved the speakeasy feel with the old chandeliers and wallpaper; it gives the restaurant such a unique charm and made the whole experience feel special. Loved my experience here and will definitely have to come back next time I'm in town!

3.25 I've dined at this restaurant many times over the years…read more- the last time was over a year ago. I still find the retro historic ambiance charming- with its over-the-top velvet wallpaper, ornate chandeliers, and white tablecloths on each table. I don't believe any decor changes have been made over the decades. It's part of the restaurant's signature charm and I love it. It was a rather hot and humid day in Michigan and I immediately noticed that the AC wasn't keeping up with the heat. Still, it wasn't overly uncomfortable. Even with a 6pm reservation, the restaurant was very crowded, so I attributed the heat to the crowd and some of the sizzling plates, in addition to lack of adequate AC. . Our server greeted us promptly and told us about the specials of the night. She took our drink orders and came back to take our food orders. My friend ordered filet mignon with a baked potato, with a beef vegetable soup. I ordered the Halibut Special, broiled in butter with shiitake mushrooms and a baked potato plus a side of steamed asparagus to share. While awaiting our orders, we were served exactly two pieces of bread ("dirty bread"?!) and a basket of bread or pretzel sticks. The bread wasn't even warm and I didn't eat it further after one bite. That was okay because I was saving myself for the entree'. When our entrees arrived, they looked appetizing. Upon taking a bite of my Halibut, however,I was underwhelmed. It wasn't horrible in any way but didn't impress me as anything amazing or crave-worthy. The asparagus, imo, should have had the stalks cut down further to cut off the yellow parts of the bottoms. It was a decent sized portion though. My friend's filet mignon was "good" according to her, though no further enthusiasm. It was a pleasant enough dinner though it was rather loud and difficult to converse at times. Our server was polite, pleasant and efficient. Upon being served the check, (I was treating for my friend's birthday), I glanced at it but didn't study it. Later, I was surprised to see a petty surcharge of .50 each for sour cream for the two baked potatoes that were included in the entrees. There was also an upcharge I didn't recognize for some type of cheese? I just don't like being nickled and dimed, so it irritated me. I left the restaurant thinking that I wouldn't hurry back and that I would order a pasta dish. However, it's definitely worth checking out for the experience if you haven't tried this spot. It's very close to Toledo and there's plenty of free parking. Check out pics below!

The restaurant itself is just beautiful, and everyone was so friendly. It was a lovely place to…read morehave a dinner with our boss when traveling to visit clients. All of the food was amazing, but hands down the table favorite was honestly the whipped feta. It's what dreams are made of! It had a slightly spicy oil topper, and delicious crostini! The only note I would give, is that the bacon appetizer really needs to come with a steak knife for sharing. It was a little too hard to cut with just the butter knife. Steaks and sides are all prepared perfectly, the button mushrooms were a hit as well. I would completely recommend this restaurant to anyone, and will return again if I'm back in the area.

Food, service, ambiance...check check check. Everyone was…read moreso nice and place was very clean. Booth seating was a bit low so we switched to a table and they were very accommodating. The brought bread to the table and wow that was a meal alone. It was like a popover. It was so good and I hadn't had anything like that before. I got a New York strip since it's a steak place and cooked perfectly medium rare. And I got a twice baked potato and that hit the spot. Those take a long time to make so it's ten ten they have it on a menu. Dirty martini comes with stuffed olives.