Saturday afternoon, headed to a Tigers game and wanted to stop somewhere we had never been for lunch. Well here we are, at Gatsby's. Here is what we liked : * Immediate seating and where you would like. Nice. And immediately greeted upon sitting and given menus. * Mushroom appetizer- while basic mushrooms were crisp and not greasy and a decent size. * Beer was cold. *The misses got a BLT, which can be a gamble. This was a solid good, decent amount and quality of bacon. Also added tots so she was happy. * I went with the Rueben and it was quite good. A mild sauerkraut and good thick slices of corn beef. And added onion rings, so I was happy. * the other couple with us got a burger that looked good and said it was good. What could of been better: * Onion rings were a bit greasy but I still ate them all. * Misses thought the high top table should have hooks for purses, as it appeared it may have in the past. Overall a friendly little bar/restaurant with a good vibe. read more

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I've met my Westside friends up here a few times and always had a good time. Think old school bar with the dark walls and lighting, darts and club Keno. The bartenders have always been nice and welcoming. Drink prices are very reasonable and their menu is good. I tried the wings before and they were hot and crispy. My friend had one of their entree salads and it was huge. They have a separate dining area and it's a family place during the daytime. They had an outside patio that is under construction now but hopefully it will be back when the construction is done. Gatsby's is worth checking out if you find yourself in the Novi/Wixom area! read more

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Great burger, smiling faces, prompt service, and spotless restaurant. Cheeseburger and fries perfectly done. Thank you for keeping this old gem open and running like a clock. We will be back soon. read more

Gatsby's - Cheeseburger and fries - Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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We were recently at the home show in Novi and needed a place to stop and get a meal. We decided to go into Gatsby and see what it was all about. Our waitress was friendly and able to help us out with whatever was on the menu if we had any questions. We had hamburgers and salads, both were very good. It seems like it would be a great place to be a regular bar patron. A very nice u-shaped bar with lots of regulars. If I had any thing to say negative, it would be the booth size is very tight. I suggest if you're eating dinner grab a table. read more

Great food and drinks, love this place. You can watch Detroit Sports while having dinner!

Friday fish and chips special are outstanding. Best in the area. Lunch specials each day also are very good. Waitstaff are all very friendly and spot in. read more

Went here to watch the Lions playoff game. It was such a fun atmosphere, everyone was singing the fight song ( I didn't even know there was one!). Everyone was so friendly from the bartender, the patrons and even the owner! Too bad we lost. I only had drinks and potato skins, they were delicious however! Such a fun time, I will go back next time I'm in Novi! read more

The outside signage always intrigued me. I thought it would be art deco inside. It was an average bar inside. They have some bar games like darts. TVs on every wall to watch the latest sports. We went at noon on a Friday and it wasn't too busy. The waitstaff was nice and accommodating when we wanted turkey Ruben's vs the corned beef Rueben on the menu. The food was average. read more

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Me and my Aunt just stopped in for lunch after the Oddities show at Suburban Showplace and man I wish I lived closer! Very comforting place to sit down and eat. The beautiful waitstaff was very courteous and made sure we had everything perfect. The bathrooms were also very clean and whoever runs this place knows what they're doing! read more

Gatsby's - I think it was called the Gatsby Burger. I just ordered what my aunt had. - Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Four of us stopped by Saturday for lunch after the home show down the road. Three of us totally enjoyed our sandwiches while one was very disappointed that his hot turkey sandwich had very little turkey to enjoy . All in all burgers were excellent as was my muffuletta sandwich . We would return another time moving forward. read more

Went for fish and chips for lunch a few weeks ago. I wish they had a lunch portion, a $25-$30 lunch with a beverage and tip for lunch is a bit much. I would say for a local establishment it's in the pricier side for bar food read more

Stopped here for lunch after an event at suburban collection showplace. Convenient location. Smells like a bar from back in the day. I had the chicken sandwich which was delicious. Would probably stop in here again when I'm in the area. read more

Our waitress was very nice - recommended the cream of mushroom soup did not disappoint- bar type atmosphere reminded me of TV show Cheers- i had the special 2 sliders and fries was surprised when 2full size cheese burgers with fried onions came out - usually sliders are small still very good burgers - my friend had brussel sprout salad with chicken and gave me a taste delicious - would go again read more

Good experience but overpriced for a simple limited menu. We were seated quickly. It took quite a while for the food to come out for such a simple meal. Very limited draft beer list. read more

Went here after dinner with some friends for a few drinks and stayed so long we ordered some appetizers. The apps were pretty good and the ranch dipping sauce was one of the best i've ever had. The only concern we had was for a Saturday night, they only had one bartender and one waitress so we had to keep going to the bar to order more drinks. The waitress kept walking by us helping other tables. We still gave her a fair tip. Would definitely go back!! read more

If you've had a long day. If you need some comfort food. If you need some comfort. Go here! Eat here! DRINK HERE! They have just about everything including a delicious open faced roast beef, French Dip, Ruben and a delicious Angus Grilled Burger. We ate there two nights in a row- on purpose Night one we were strangers walking into Cheers. Night two, we were regulars and Layla brought our previous nights drink orders over as soon as we sat down!! I wouldn't want anyone to get in trouble but they are definitely regulars and family. They got slammed on night one, the regulars were helping the one server bus some tables, double check on the out of towners an generally stepping in to give a hand. We knew it was the perfect place to come back to any time we are in town again for business Food Drink and Friends read more

Gatsby's - a picture of an old car - Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I'm sad. I wish I would have found this place at the beginning of my trip here. Best burger of my week!! Cooked exactly as I asked, my tots were hot, my pickles cold!! I love the local vibe, friendly people, awesome staff (Layla was fantastic). I guarantee my next trip I will be here the entire time. If you live local, why are you not here? This is the place where everyone can know your name. I highly recommend this establishment to everyone! read more

Wings were fatty and gross, do not recommend. Service was good, servers were all very lovely. Drinks were flowing

One of my favorite places in Novi. Close to the Suburban collection. The food is great. The drinks are strong. The prices are reasonable and the service is always fantastic. Give it a shot. read more

I went here on a whim and I'm glad I did. I was greeted as I walked by Krista with a very welcoming smile a demeanor. This was followed by great and prompt service. I ordered chili and a French dip and it was fantastic! I will absolutely be coming back each time I'm in Novi and highly recommend anybody reading this does the same. Great environment and great food! read more

Great place for a quaint meal Food came out hot, and quickly! The service was down to earth and small town vibes :)

This is the first time we have been here. I have always wanted to try this place and now we finally had the opportunity. We both got the burgers which are half pound Angus burgers. Both burgers were excellent, made exactly the way we like them. This place was really happening, the parking lot was full, but we didn't wait too long to get seated. We would definitely come back the next time we are in the neighborhood. read more

Gatsby's - The bar - Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

This is bar food and pretty good bar food at that. Stopped after hitting up something at the Suburban Showplace and I think honestly my expectations were not high, but from the moment our server came over I was impressed. She made suggestions for my husband and seemed like she really knew the menu personally. I like when a server says I really like this or that isn't our best item. The food was good. I had a french dip and I liked it. Fries and onion rings were good. This is the kind of place that you default to when thinking of where to eat, a good neighborhood restaurant. read more

Nice hometown spot! This joint was a good pick for our group after a Yelp elite event. Okay e enjoyed the service and food. Everything was good to great and nothing stood out as less than stellar. The chicken tenders and steak hoagie were great! The grilled cheese and wet burrito supreme were okay. We would all come back after the excellent service and good to great food! read more

This is a Novi favorite, right across from the Showplace. It's usually busy, but they always seem to find a table for us. Our evening as usual was great. Service A+. Prompt, efficient and friendly. We all had fish, some chips, some mac. It was all very good. Well done chef! We are always pleased with the service, quality, and overall experience here. That's probably why it's always busy. Well done. read more

This is one of those restaurants that buys frozen foods through a distributor and reheats them, and the salads are made with iceberg lettuce only. read more

This is clearly a place where friends and families meet. Everyone seems to know each other. From the warm welcome to the goodbyes, this is a cosy spot. The menu is simple and straightforwards, prices are in line with other local places and the portions are large. My dinner was up very quickly. Having a selection of craft beers, rather then the obligatory single (But excellent Sam Adams) was a welcome addition and lifted this review to a five. I had a great waitress who really took good care of me. Parking is close and easy. I will be back. read more

Just a nice, comfortable place to get basic bar-type food and drinks. They have music, they have atmosphere.

3.5 stars. Good bar food. Nothing bad, nothing great. Good service. Solid place to stop in after an expo at suburban showplace for a quick bite or to catch the game. Could use an interior facelift but was clean enough. Recommend the house wing dong sauce! read more

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Don't expect friendly service at this place. It's horrendous. I got yelled at today as did a friend of mine by management. Take your business elsewhere. read more

Cosy atmosphere with great people, great food, and great service! The steak hoagie is one of our favorites.

Not "Great" but good. I would go back again if I was in the area. There was a convention starting just down the street and they were slammed, but the staff seemed to really be on it. I'm sure they are used to it and put the right staffing in place... It did seem pretty dark in there, but I didn't think it was overly dirty, nor did I notice any stale smells as others have mentioned. We all decided on burgers for lunch. None of them were bad by any means, but not really outstanding either. I had them add bleu cheese and they certainly didn't skimp on it. bacon, bleu cheese, cooked right. The only knock is/was that the burger seemed like it was probably frozen. Again, no bad taste, not dried out or anything like that, just didn't seem overly fresh. Unfortunately I can't remember our servers name, but she was very attentive without smothering us, and as I've written before, that's something I appreciate. read more

I am surprised at the high ratings others gave this place. Hamburger is a thin patty. Taco salad was ok but more taco shell than salad. Service was good. I left with the impression that people come here for drinks and Keno and the food is an afterthought. To be fair we arrived at 3:30 on a Saturday so that might have been our timing. read more

Gatsby's - Stopped by for a very late lunch on Saturday afternoon - Bars Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Great food and a very kind waitress! Went to play darts but the two dart boards are next to each other and near tables so it was unrealistic for both to be used at the same time. read more

Today I had the Cajun Chicken Sandwich; the chicken was very good along with the Cajun spice and cooked green/red peppers and onions - I highly recommend if you like hot & spicy food! read more

Its a good place, but i feel like the dishwasher runs all damn night. Its like all theydo is dishes! I bet the owner hates that.

Tried this place today for the first time, was surprised after reading a lot of bad reviews, our waitress was very friendly and took good care of us. Food was good, my long Island ice tea was yummy. We will go back. read more

Went there for lunch on Wednesday, wife had burger which was excellent . I had fried mushrooms, the portion was huge. Went back Friday for Fish and Chips, it was very good. read more

Went a little after 4 and the place was very quite; the only customers were the regulars sitting around the bar. Went in with a group of people after a work event for some food and after work drink. The waitress was very nice and efficient. The beer price was good, only about 5-6 beers on tap. Food prices are good too, not sure why the listing shows $$, I would definitely say its a $ kind of place. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with a half order of onion rings. The burger was good (nothing fancy), but I have had better other places. The onion rings were definitely where its at! They were super crispy and the kind that when you bite into them you don't pull the entire onion out of the fried coating. Yum! Food portions were decent too. Others in my group ordered: Dinty Moore sandwich, salad, grilled chicken sandwich, french onion soup. I heard no complaints about the food. Your typical dive bar. It gets 4 stars, only because I have experienced better. read more

Gatsby's is the place to be. Great specials, great food, great staff, and great company. So many options on the menu with quick service, I've loved everything that I've tried! There usually isn't a wait, but weekend evenings do get busy. If you're looking for a place with cheap drinks, yummy food, and plenty of TVs to watch the game, Gatsby's is your place! read more