What a great addition to Chatham restaurants! I was recently visiting family and Forte was…read morerecommended. It did not disappoint! The decor is stunning and sticks with the character of the building while giving it a modern edge. Food was fantastic. We split the delcious Burrata appetizer and couldn't finish it. I almost think the bread was too much and something like crostini would be better. Truly I think we only noticed because we had ordered sandwiches. We both got the Braised Beef sandwich that was a special. The beef was so tender and the sandwich was huge. More than half came home with me and was just a great the next day. I loved that it was loaded with caramelized onions. The truffle aioli paired nicely with the truffle fries I upgraded to...hey...if you are going to go for it, might as well go all the way! My dining companion opted for the garden salad as his side and it was large compared to most side salads at other restaurants. The veggies looked crisp and fresh which was also nice to see. I had planned to just have water, but after hearing rave reviews for the cocktails, a Blackberry Mule was begging to be ordered. No joke, it was the best I've had. I appreciated the muddled blackberries and the ginger beer had a really nice bite to it. I wish I had thought to ask what vodka and ginger beer Forte uses. Wishing Forte much success!

My wife and I along with another couple went to Forte Resto Lounge for dinner last night. (Jan 17…read moreth 2026). Everything was great!!! The atmosphere was nice and the food was delicious. Our waitress Jess was very attentive and also very entertaining which helped for a fun evening. We wouldn't hesitate to stop by this restaurant again.

Decent burger, basic poutine, good hot dog…read more There's something to be said about a yankee heading to a retro Americana diner. But I was hungry, and lots of places were closed on a Sunday. So I came here to try their grub. First off, it's very much what I think everyone thinks a quintessential diner is. Multi-colored swooshes patterns on the countertop, tons of pop culture icons plastered against the walls, American country music playing on the speakers. If there was ever a tourist trap then this is it. The server was very nice and accommodating. Explained the menu and answered questions quickly. We got a poutine, a burger and hot dog, and some onion rings to round everything out. Food came out relatively quick. Pacing was good, got the poutine out first to munch on before getting the rest. The quality is very much a basic greasy spoon diner back in the states. Lots of stuff fresh out the freezer, prepared like a beach stand with stuff quick fried and sent out. There was some care shown, the burger was lightly seasoned and not overcooked. Bun was fresh and the hot dog had a good char to it. Besides that, it was underwhelming overall. That being said, it wasn't bad. Yeah, it was generic but you don't go to a place like this for solid eats. You come here for that little reminder of home or to explore from the comfort of home. In those cases, this place works. Given that it was literally next door to a Texas bbq place, they very much knew what clientele they were aiming for. If you're curious to try some of the most basic food that the US has to offer, then this place will allow one to experience that without having to drive there. It's better than a fast food chain, but there's a LOT more to explore if you ever get the chance to visit.

the food is very good, the service and servers are great people, and the soup is second to noneread more

The Tasty Lunch Diner, or just "The Tasty" as it's known by the locals in Chatham, ON, has a…read moreclassic retro feel and look. Located in downtown Chatham, The Tasty has been serving up delicious homemade meals to the area since 1934. It is a very friendly welcoming place to eat breakfast or lunch and is considered to be the best place to eat breakfast in the city. The bacon is to die for good! Always cooked to perfection. And the coffee is fantastic as well.

Not so tasty. Not bad, but not great. Had the all day breakfast french toast with bacon. Not much…read morebacon & it wasn't real maple syrup. We had a tight schedule & were accommodated for it so no complaints there.

The Retro Hotel is an interesting and energizing experience, so why should the restaurant be any…read moredifferent? I love love love the service here. The servers all are super positive and seem to have great personalities. The menu is pretty diverse and the monthly themes with weekly specials are a fantastic touch. That being said the execution on the food is usually a little short of great. It seems like something is often just a little off. Coconut shrimp? Cooked 1 minute too long Creamy Parmesan Salmon pasta? Way too much Parmesan to the cream yields a very butter aftertaste. Butter chicken poutine? Dry chicken When they do hit it right the flavors are really solid. I'll usually come back when I'm traveling because the servers are so excellent. Hoping the kitchen can up the air game that extra half a notch.

The place is pretty nice. The food is good and the ambiance is decent. They normally are quick with…read moretheir cooking.

Best little place in town. Great food, friendly service cheapest prices around. breakfast all day…read moreor burgers, pizza or fish you can have it all. Amazing food. it is a sports diner with a few celebrities that have visited us

Best place within 20 miles of Belle River for lunch and breakfast, fast, friendly and fresh made…read moreevery time, my go to place to eat.

I consider myself somewhat of a diner aficionado around Detroit/Eastside and you have about 3…read morecategories: the Bad (extremely rare), the high end Coney Islands (about 85% of the diners in the area) and then the few Stand Outs. Dan's Diner is a Stand Out. It's extremely high quality but what sets it apart is the special offerings on their menu First off, their omelettes are unique and incredible. If you want, they put a sauce on top of each one of them. I got the Italian Sausage omelette with Swiss Cheese and it was very very good. The Italian Sausage pieces were fresh, good size and high quality. The cheese was also high quality and plentiful What set it over the top though was the Mushroom Sauce they put on top of it. It was awesome! Very high quality mushroom cream sauce and it made an otherwise good omelette into a great one! Each omelette comes with either cheesy hasbrowns or regular hashbrowns and a pancake or toast. I don't eat bread but I got the cheesy hashbrowns and then added their hand cut French fries as an extra side Again, both went above and beyond typical diner fare, with the hash browns being extra crispy and well seasoned and the fries were crispy as well with a unique seasoning. Again, amongst diner food in the area, Dan's stood out and its prices were extremely fair for all the extras each omelette came with The location is great. It's a great sized restaurant with tons of booths and room. You're not stacked on top of each other here. I also like that there are a ton of windows at the restaurant. My service was incredible with multiple waitresses making sure that my coffee and water were filled. Each one of them was extremely pleasant. Food came out quickly. Highly recommend!

I visit this place occasionally because they are local and they offer a big tasty breakfast that I…read morecan split with my 9 yo grandson. Today me and the boy sat down for breakfast. He proceeded to puke water all over the table once breakfast was ordered. He's okay. Mom gave him a prophylactic supplement before he ate that didn't agree with his tummy. The servers sprung into action and brought napkins and towels, and helped me clean the table. They packed the meal to go and gave me a carry out coffee. My grandson was treated with dignity and empathy. They were so awesome that I don't think any of the other diners realized my grandson threw up in the booth. The service at Dan's Diner is always exceptional. Today they went above and beyond.

This place makes the best broasted chicken in Chatham. Soooo good. We ordered takeout and had 3 -…read more2 piece dinners with fries or home fries and coleslaw. We also had some gravy. The food was excellent and still nice and hot when I picked it up. If you want all white meat you will have to pay an up charge fee. It's totally worth it and the piece sizes are generous. They also do family size dinners as well as individual meals. Totally recommend. Right in a small strip mall near the tracks at Richmond and Lacroix. There are multiple locations but this is the one to get broasted chicken. They do great breakfasts too. There is a dining area too with booths.

Great food with very nice service. The ambiance is very nice, though the place is a little corroded.read more

Road trip tonight to try M29 based on an Instagram review we saw. Interesting drive seeing areas we…read morehave never seen. We decided to order what the reviewer sampled in his review, perch reuben sandwich (not on the menu but they will make it) and fish and chips. Wanted the chili also but was told they stop making it when the weather gets warm. Not sure what the difference is between eating chili or any hot soup when it's warm out but oh well. The fish and chips were very good but the real winner is the perch Reuben which was great. Fries were good on the order of McDees as the Instagram reviewer said and unsalted leaving the diner to salt to their personal preference .....great idea actually. All the employees were very nice. If you find yourself in the area or feel like a drive, M29 is definitely worth checking out.

Dang that hit the spot. What a delicious little gem of a place. The ladies were amazing with their…read moreservice and the place was clean. Can't wait to come back for more.

Sunday after church lunch was found at the John R Grill after making a Facebook Marketplace…read morebirthday gift purchase in Madison Heights! It's just like a box of chocolates when trying a restaurant for the time because you never know what you're going to get. The parking lot was pretty full so I wagered the food and service must be good. I was not disappointed. I only wish they had a couple chairs for patrons to sit while waiting on their takeout orders. I was welcomed right away by multiple ladies at the front counter. It was cozy vibes. I ordered a Julienne Salad with pita bread to-go that was perfect. They had several specials for breakfast, appetizers and dinner. I would like to return and dine-in for another experience.

Well I ordered a gyro sandwich with fries and the meat was completely burnt on one side and the…read morefries were so hard you barely brake them with your hand let alone try to eat it. I brought it to the waitresses she was rude and said " well some people like it that way". What does that have to do with the fact that they burned the crap out if my food?! My mom ordered a club sandwich and the bacon was rock hard. This was only the second time I've been there and I will NEVER go back again.