This is the kind of place that you can come back to over and over again. The food was fresh and tasty, and the desserts were on point. I ordered a six ounce lobster, and when it came out over-done my server Kathy, immediately snatched the plate from me before I could even object and had it replaced with an amazing tender succulent lobster. Kathy made my visit here. She went above and beyond, was so pleasant in demeanor, and understood immediately my situation and was completely empowered to change it without making me feel uncomfortable at all. Epic! Thanks Kathy! Also, thanks for my 2 desserts! Nomnomnom! read more

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Great experience. Super great service. The food was fabulous. I had the whitefish & it was so amazing I ate the whole thing! I'll definitely be back & loved St. Joe. We sat in the bar & had no problem talking. The tile on the bar was very cool. The ambiance is lovely. read more

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We have always considered Grande Mere Inn a great place to dine, which made our most recent experience especially disappointing. The atmosphere, service, and food fell far short of what we have come to expect. Our server seemed hurried, never mentioned the daily specials, and was quick to move our meal along. Our meal plates and drinks were not served directly but handed across the table over others at the table. The shrimp were rubbery and overcooked, and the lobster and 7 oz. filet, at (market price) $95, was not worth the price. Had I known (I should have asked) the lobster and 7 oz filet was $95, I would have had something else. At a restaurant charging these prices, that level of quality is simply unacceptable. The most concerning aspect of our recent dining experience was the overall decline in the restaurant's quality. One of our dinner plates exhibited a noticeable nickel-sized chip on the outer corner - unacceptable for a "premium" meal. Additionally, there was dried, yellow residue on a fork. The Grande Mere Inn, which was once highly enjoyable, is now rundown, neglected, and unkempt. The entire experience conveyed a sense of disinterest from management. The exterior parking lot was filled with cracks and overgrown weeds. The landscaping was totally neglected and unattended to and the plants were brown and lifeless. It was challenging to appreciate the sunset without witnessing the decay of the driveway and plants from our window. It is disappointing--and frankly, frustrating--to spend such a significant amount of money and leave with the impression that the experience fell far short of its former quality. I hope the owner will take this feedback seriously. We would love to see this restaurant return to the level of food, service, and care that made it a favorite in the first place. read more

Our server, Gina, hit the perfect mix of professionalism and relaxation making it very easy for our group to get exactly what they wanted. The food was fantastic, our group of 7 had a range of items from perch, swordfish, and shrimp to filets and liver. All of us raved about how delicious the entrees were, nobody was disappointed in the least. Gina also surprised us with individual servings of birthday cake (we were celebrating 4 birthdays) and chocolate mousse. She even arranged a serving for our gluten-free friend. Top it all off with a beautiful sunset on Lake Michigan, and we had a fantastic meal and evening. read more

The food is amazing, our favorite bar keepers service it top notch . She always makes us feel at home . This is why we always sit at the bar. Thier perch sandwich is one of the best I have had . Wife loves the oysters. The place is warm and cozy. Get a reservation most weekends its hard to get in . My wife and I treat this place as our special place to go. Some times we will go brewery hoping and stop in for desert and a nite cap before heading home . read more

Best Ribs in southwest Michigan and don't leave without having the homemade blueberry buckle with Michigan blueberries!! 5 Star!!! read more

Went for my grandmothers birthday! Don't want to categorize it as a dinner club but can't compare the quality to anything else! Phenomenal!

AMAZING food. Genuinely worth the experience!! Probably the best food truck I've tried yet lol read more

Grande Mere Inn - Seafood Near Me - Stevensville, Michigan

Way over hyped! Went there last night! Food is not worth the money! 30 bucks for 8 shrimp. A plan potato and a very sad side salad!! Not to mention what the wife had. 60 bucks for very sad food! We were fooled!!! read more

You will NOT leave this place hungry or thirsty. Our server was incredible. She made the perfect recommendations and brought us a few extra munchies that she thought we should savor. I ordered the crab stuffed shrimp and it was amazing. My husband ordered the ribs, and they fell right off the bone. Overall an excellent meal and experience! read more

Terrible service! The hostess was extremely rude. They are totally unable to accommodate large parties.

Excellent food and service. Their duckling is excellent. I love the feel of a vintage supper club.

We very much enjoyed our dinner at Grande Mere Inn. The waitress was very sweet but sometimes AWL. The food was delicious and we would definitely return again in the future. read more

Starting with the gracious and smiling hostess we had a great time tonight in the bar. The three of us had a couple of appetizers and ordered 2 shrimp dishes andI had the broiled walleye. All were really good. Extra compliments to the Chef and kitchen as the Walleye was perfect! The server, Michelle, was outstanding. So friendly and full of smiles. Way to go, again, Grand Mere Inn. read more

I tried the stuffed mushrooms, ribs, salad with pepper dressing, potatoes, and minestrone soup. I did not like the bbq sauce but everything else was good. read more

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This place is amazing! The decor is comfortable. The view is absolutely beautiful--overlooking Lake Michigan. But the food was outstanding! They provide a delightful bread board before dinner. The desserts are to die for! And Cathy, our waitress has been there for 37 years! It is definitely a family business. it's relaxed and delightful! Can't say enough wonderful things about it read more

Grande Mere Inn - View from my window at sunset! - Seafood Near Me - Stevensville, Michigan

Best service , food and drinks! Lake perch is awesome. Great team of people at Grand Mere!! My go to spot every time I'm in the area! Go, you won't be disappointed! read more

Overall the food and service are what you expect from a fine dining restaurant. This last dinner wasn't up to the norm. The liver was dry and not flavorful. The side of coleslaw wasn't very good. The best was the sword fish appetizer. Highly recommended. My wife's shrimp was also very good. I was disappointed the server didn't redspond when the plate of liver was still vedry much uneaten and the coleslaw was sent back as too bad to eat. Hopefully the next meal will be better. read more

First time visitors. The staff were really friendly and the vegetarian food was delicious. The chocolate mousse was delightful.

The food was excellent. The service was top notch. The atmosphere was inviting, relaxed, and spacious. I can't recommend it high enough. Will definately be back!! read more

Always a top rated place for a great meal. Wonderful people. Makes everything so special.

Why can't I give 10 stars?? Charlie, your team is outstanding!! The level of service, smiles, warm greetings and awesome/delicious food is amazing! I will continue to come back each and every Notre Dame football season as long as I can! Grand Mere is an American classic!!! Best lake perch (besides the lake perch my mother makes)! Thank you for multiple outstanding dinners this year and I look forward to seeing you all again next ND football season! A special shout out to Sally! Sally you are the best!!! read more

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Love the atmosphere in the Cranberry Bog Bar! So quirky and eccentric but unique and relaxing. Reminds us of our local hangout on 30-A in Florida RedBar read more

Grande Mere Inn - Cranberry bog bar - Seafood Near Me - Stevensville, Michigan

Excellent food. Great sunsets. Rustic and charming. Have GF options. Servers are friendly.

Great staff! We go early and sit in bar area. We enjoy that atmosphere better than dining room. Also like the bar menu. We like the rotating specials! read more

Perfect food service Ambiance a wee bit Pricey for families these days small portions

Wonderful service by Ava, who clearly loves her job! We began with house made breads in a basket with whipped herb butter and pate. Crispy plump chicken wings with a hint of heat, served with sauces on the side, amazing house made soup and a crisp yet juicy chicken breast with parm crust. All this wonderful food while overlooking Lake Michigan. I'm sure sunset is very special here. There are a few dining areas and a separate large bar. Pricing for food and wine was reasonable. A solid 9 out of 10! We will be back. read more

Grand Mere is a lovely restaurant, sitting high on a dune overlooking Lake Michigan. Large windows overlook garden of wildflowers. Service was well done, thank you, and the food was delicious. Love that we can go there casually dressed or dressed up! read more

Food, service & ambiance is awesome. Quite the menu selection. Seafood & steaks.. casual dining at its best.

Never been here before I was invited to a friend's birthday party this past January. The venue was crowded and bustling with life and social gatherings. Parking was a little challenging to find a spot because so many people were here. It seemed to be popular place to be on a weekend evening. Not knowing what to expect, I was dreading if they had anything on the menu for vegans. I did however got the waitress to custom make a pasta with marinara sauce with various veggies which turned out to be surprisingly very good both portion-wise and was pretty flavorful. I found myself enjoying this surprisingly simple dish. Though the waitresses seemed overwhelmed that night, they were very kind and accommodating to my preferences and I was satisfied to find something that suited my vegan needs. The service was good and ended up being a good night after all. I don't know if I'll be back since they don't have much for vegans, however I was grateful for that pasta dish. read more

Called ahead to reserve a table for 25th anniversary. Didn't think it was necessary but wanted a lake view to celebrate. Oh boy, when we got there it was completely packed on a Thursday at 6:00 PM. Grand Mere went above and beyond holding that ONE lake view table for our dinner. Those servers were hopping! We had great service and excellent food. Ribs, perch and filet. My husband loved the liver pate and escargot. We were surprised with carrot cake for our celebration. Highly recommend this restaurant for a beautiful view of Lake Michigan and fabulous food! read more

Great service, even when crowded a few days before Christmas. Nice extra touches like a gluten free menu, providing a tray of different breads and spreads and refilling it when you empty one (and providing gluten free chips for my wife). The crab stuffed shrimp and perch were excellent as was the soup and salad. Nice view of the lake. read more

Called around 1pm on a Friday and was able to get a table for two at the bar at 8. We were seated right away and they brought us a basket of bread and a drink menu. Waitress was really helpful and let us try a couple of wines to pair with our steak and brought us an extra plate to split. Bread - this was a pleasant surprise. Butter is very rich and chicken liver is flavorful Oysters - very large and fresh Clam chowder - lots of clam and tasty with the horseradish and tobasco Ribeye - not sure this was even ribeye. It was cut more like a ny strip and super lean. It was cooked nicely though. The waitress assured us that they only have ribeye though. It was also really bland even with the butter. The mixed veggies were tasty though. The fries seemed a little cold to me read more

The food is SO good, and their service is phenomenal! This restaurant also does a great job of catering events. I can't wait to return for their king crab legs! read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. A hidden Gem! Food is perfectly cooked, presented well, and wonderfully matched. Sever was kind, helpful, professional, prompt, and happy! A happy server! Think of that! We will be back. read more

Grande Mere Inn - Food is fresh, wonderfully cooked, perfectly presented, and paired well, and so much of it! - Seafood Near Me - Stevensville, Michigan

Been there twice. Great service. Staff gives great recommendations of items on menu. Food is great.

My husband and I have been waiting for a special occasion to try one of the area's favorite restaurants, so when he surprised me by taking me to Grande Mere Inn on my birthday, I was delighted. The restaurant does not have outdoor seating but they placed us at a table next to the window with a spectacular view. With its hunter green walls and wooden ceiling, the decor evokes a sense of nostalgia from a bygone era of fine dining. The menu is uniform with specials that seemed to be a tad more creative, though no less delicious. I was absolutely thrilled with the entire experience and am excited to bring friends and family. I always wonder if places that are so loved by the community will live up to the hype- Grande Mere Inn absolutely did!! read more

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Ava was an amazing server. We came here for my parents anniversary and was delighted to be served by her. Food was amazing also. Perch, oysters, steak, and crab legs. We need more servers like Ava! read more

Great seafood and terrific service. Asked for a window seat when we made our reservation and was told they could accommodate. The table they sat us at required a craning of the neck to look for the sunset. Left a bad taste on an otherwise delicious meal. read more

I've forgotten to put my review on here because I've been busy since I got back to my home state of Texas but I can finally put "pen to paper" so to speak. This should have been written on Oct 9, 2020. First- The service. We had the best waitress. I don't remember her name but I do remember her smile and her wonderful, happy personality. She was super nice and was very willing to explain the dishes we were curious about. She recommended a great wine for me to pair with the meal and brought the food out in perfect time. She even went so far as to get me the recipe for the cherry "sauce" that surrounded the wonderful baked Brie. She went and asked the owner who was more than happy to provide it. She went above and beyond and I'm so very appreciative of her service Second- And just as important. The food! Dear lord in heaven, thank you for some of the best good I've had in years. Let's start with the appetizer before our regular appetizers: the bread. Three different kinds, one garlic I think, one rye and I can't remember the other. All three were good as well as the spreads. Our first "real" appetizer was the Brie in puff pastry surrounded by a lovely and delicious moat of cherries. Perfectly baked, perfectly gooey, which was perfect with the cherries. The second app was the swordfish strips. Also perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, and perfectly paired with whatever the dipping sauce was. For my "main" I ordered the walleye as it's a fish that I've never tried before and therefore wanted to try it as simple as possible so I could truly taste it. Broiling was the way to go. It was very light, mild, and flaky. It had a horseradish dipping sauce which I would have never thought to have done but it worked absolutely wonderfully. It came with a side of herbed potatoes that were also good. This was an amazing dinner to say the least and one that I thouroughly enjoyed. I will try my darndest to get back here. It's not a meal I will soon forget. read more

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