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    4.5 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Bar's eye vie of the main floor of Compass and Cleaver
    Ken S.

    We love the people, location, the view, the outdoor seating and the food. We are regulars, generally visiting once a week. The outdoor seating on a nice summer night is a calming and delicious way to enjoy the night. Jean and Paul put their heart and soul into this restaurant. It show in the overall experience and in the small details. The desserts, specifically the ice cream pie and the crumbles are well worth saving some room. Enjoy!

    Ribeye. Best steak in town.
    Jeremy N.

    Everything here is always phenomenal. The ribeye is the best steak in the Kalamazoo area, their Italian dishes are among the most authentic I've had in town (especially the pork ragu special they have sometimes), and the chicken thighs, mac and cheese, and bread pudding in particular are incredible. Always excellent service and ambiance as well!

    Steak and mashed potatoes

    The food was so yummy and the view of the lake made dinner so special! Also, great service!

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    Our favorite place. The food, people and location can't be beat. Try the Parmesan truffle fries and the fried Brussels sprouts.

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    Great food in great location for my golfing group visiting Gull Lake from Chicago. Best restaraunt I could find in the area.

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    Awesome food. Great view. Really friendly service. Greg location near an awesome lake

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    Love the staff. Great people. Everyone is helpful and welcoming definitely a great place for food.

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    Some of the best food I've ever had, to think it comes from Richland Michigan is honestly hilarious

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    Stamped Robin - Jan 2023

    Stamped Robin

    4.7(72 reviews)
    11.3 mi
    •$$

    Prologue - Before we had demigods, holidays, causes and religions, we had observable nature. Our…read morestories explored who we are through the animal kingdom we observed around us. Villains were snakes, aggressively territorial and quick to spread venom. Heroes were underdogs, and sometimes are today. In this early literary space, a bird represented a creature gifted with the ability to live between two worlds. They could walk on the movement of earth, and fly on the breath of the wind. They often held spiritual qualities. In the case of a Robin, the early bird catches the worm. This spiritual place is not your typical cocktail bar, which is limited to movements on earth. The fearlessness of the Robin is stamped into every corner, spun in every drink, and found in the heart of those who love this place. What is this place? It's an adventure that's waiting in a glass, served with class. It's witty banter of quick witted birds. It's the boldness to standout, be clever, and be inclusive in the journey. It's a safe space to stay awhile and listen to the songs of a Stamped Robin, whose tales equal enlightenment and drinks equal spiritual refreshment. Thank you for your craft.

    What a quaint little place! Stopped here for a drink after an event at a winery just down the road…read more Cool retro vibe in here, nice guys behind the bar. Would like a few more drink options, but what we ordered were good.

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    Borrowed Time - Halloween Ravioli

    Borrowed Time

    4.7(293 reviews)
    45.5 mi
    •$$

    We came here on a quiet Thursday evening in April. This was our second visit. Both times we sat…read moreupstairs. They have an impressive drink menu. I especially liked the nonalcoholic choices while my husband enjoyed the craft beer selection. Food and service were both excellent. The deviled eggs are a must, and that's from someone who generally doesn't eat them. The dinner menu isn't terribly large but what they do, they do very well. Dessert menu rotates but the pots de crème we ordered was amazing. Prices and portion sizes are pretty reasonable. We intend to make Borrowed Time a regular stop during or trips to SW Michigan.

    Decided to go here before the Douglas Dutchers Vintage Base Ball game. The best thing I tried out…read moreof the half dozen dishes my party got was the Duck Meatballs and Tomato Bisque soup. They were both delicious. The meatballs were flavorful and moist. The soup tasted fresh and creamy with little chunks within. Those both were my absolute favorite. I was slightly disappointed in the smoked salmon, as it didn't seem like it was smoked that well. To me it was more baked than smoked. The bread was good and the Honey butter was a nice spread on it. Chicken had a nice sauce/flavor to it, though was a tad on the dry side for me. Atmosphere was alright, we enjoyed the outdoor seating and never went inside so cannot speak on that. Service was alright. Nothing to write home about. Not sure I'd make this a place to visit a second time. Thought its worth a try once.

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    Park Club - Heirloom tomatoes

    Park Club

    4.4(5 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    •$$$

    Unique and historic building. Service and food was good but not stellar. I believe they have a…read moresolid menu but have limited kitchen staff and volume to keep quality as high as you might find at top restaurants.

    So the first thing to know: this is actually a private club (not just a club in name only), so you…read morehave to be invited by a member if you aren't one yourself. But if you're fortunate enough to have access, you're in for a treat. The building is historic (and now recently renovated), filled with old dark woods, original stained glass, and antique furnishings. Private rooms are available for special occasions. Some of the food is genuinely outstanding, if not wholly so across the board. Petit filet, whitefish, and schnitzel are standards and very well executed, and most of the starters (we've had them all) are really good. The wine list and top-shelf liquor options are the best you're likely to find in town. For dessert, both the creme brûlée and sticky toffee pudding (my personal favorite) are excellent. One additional tip: there is a dress code, so guys are generally expected to wear a jacket, ladies to adopt "business formal" (not casual), and everyone should avoid jeans. It's not the stuffiest possible environment, but it is dominated by old, white money, and will never feature a diverse crowd in any respect. So bear that in mind. You should be able to expect outstanding service, though, no matter what.

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    600 Kitchen & Bar - French onion soup

    600 Kitchen & Bar

    3.9(301 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    •$$$

    600 is such a cute place for a lovely meal!…read more We have been multiple times but stopped in on a recent sunny afternoon for some lunch. 600 is so light and airy, we really love the atmosphere!! We had a really great waitress, I wish I would have gotten her name! She was doing the job of hostess and waitress to multiple tables, and doing it all very well! We ordered a chicken sandwich and a salad for our lunch entrees! Both were very good and presented very well! While the food is good and quality feels high - the price is also on the high side. For a sandwich and a salad, waters to drink, we spent over $50 for our lunch! Just something to be aware of! While we had time - the experience was not fast. Something to be aware of if needing a quick lunch. The restaurant was not overly busy but the wait was a little long to receive our order. I ordered a salmon salad - the menu nor the website specify if the salmon is wild caught or farmed. I would really love to know this information - the price would be much better reflected if it were indeed wild caught. :)

    We arrived to an appetizer table without serving tongs. Someone asked the waiter with the flower…read moreclips in his hair for tongs and eventually he produced some admitting her forgot. Everyone was using their hands to pick up meats and cheese as and jam and fruit! The food was very good and the portion was really large. I am a big eater and this was much. The price was reasonable. The stairs make it difficult for people that need assistance. There is a bathroom upstairs. We had one waiter -the same one- that took the drink orders then took the food orders and took care of the payments! He had bussing help but he was inexperienced and unavailable for guest assistance. The service was horrible! It took one hour to get a cup of coffee. Orders took a long time to arrive another 40 min after coffee. Our check took another 40 min to be produced! After all that a 23% tip was automatically applied!! Wow! Too much under the circumstances. The place is nice with a nice atmosphere and clean. The bathrooms are clean although it ran out of paper. We may try it again but with a different waiter. One more thing... burritos should not be served with toast. Fries or hash browns are a better choice.

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    600 Kitchen & Bar - From second floor seating area.

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    From second floor seating area.

    compass & cleaver - wine_bars - Updated September 2026

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