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    Great Lakes

    3.5 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    GREAT LAKES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mak G.

    the atmosphere was calm and quiet and it was a really pretty restaurant i liked it. the service was good because it was pretty slow when we went. the server was very kind and had good energy. the food was good i got potato skins and a bagel could have been better but potato skins arnt really diner food so it was good. and the chicken a fries were good so i'm not complaining over all i'd go back.

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    Ben P.

    This used to be a good diner. The last 3 times ive come here, all were during normal posted business hours ive been denied service. 3 months ago i show up 2 hours before their posted hours, the girl inside said it was slow so they were all going home. Last month i walked in an hour before the posted close time and was told they already shut down the kitchen. Tonight i walk in at 730 (closes at 8 Tonight), waited to be sat for 15 minutes while being ignored. At 745 the girl says im sorry we close at 8pm. Ok well its not 8... i say, ive been here for 15 minutes . Her response is well wr closed 16 minutes ago. Take your money and your patronage to a different local diner where they appreciate your business and not to a place like this where the employees gobout of their way to ignore you and make up excuses to not serve you.

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    Ryan S.

    Nice family diner with a helpful friendly staff. It was clean and had a wide variety of menu items. Went with a traditional breakfast, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns. Everything was cooked perfectly. The sausage and bacon had a unique flavor that was quite tasty. Wife went with chicken noodle soup and fries. The soup was very good and on the thicker side; lots of flavor. As for the fries, they were just okay if that. I think it was maybe just a bad batch. We'd go back....

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    The chicken fried steak was good, the meatloaf sandwich was good, and the penne alfredo was good, not mushy.

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    Terry's Terrace - Terry's Terrace Voted Best Seafood 2015 and 2016

    Terry's Terrace

    3.1(534 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    This place is mostly always good because of the service especially Cecelia and coco they are great…read moreat serving and coco is very kind and down to earth and very good at the recommendations but the food is a bit iffy I got a very very undercooked steak and had to send it back twice then I just gave up on it and had it get taken off the bill so they gave me their new shake which was very good. The inside is sick to, the service in there is the cornerstone of the restaurant but they really need to make a step getting into the food to make it better.

    This is my second time here, and clearly I didn't learn from the first -- but it also looks like…read moreownership hasn't either. Your service is terrible, your food is mediocre at best, and the entire place feels poorly run. We came in with a party of 12... and you just lost all 12 of us as customers. The waitress was completely ineffective. Orders were missed, timing was all over the place, and communication was nonexistent. Some of our group finished eating before one person even got their food -- that's unacceptable. Let's talk about the food and presentation: * Fry baskets? Just awkward and unnecessary. * Pretzel with beer cheese -- the pretzel was literally sitting in the cheese, which had a skin on it... so it was either microwaved or sitting way too long. * Beer wasn't cold -- just "kind of" cold. Big difference. * Beer selection is weak and oddly repetitive (how many reds do you need?). * If I had to guess, your beer lines haven't been cleaned in a long time. The burger tasted like a frozen patty -- nothing special at all. The "hot honey fish"? It tasted like straight-up bottled sauce -- like Asian Zing from Buffalo Wild Wings. Not good, not creative. We were told a manager would come by -- never happened. If someone did and that was your manager, you've got a bigger problem. Operationally, this place is a mess: * 3 hostesses for a restaurant this size? Why not have food runners instead? * We didn't receive a significant portion of what we ordered * The dining area is dirty * The parking lot is in rough shape At some point, you've got to be honest with yourselves. Read your reviews. This isn't working

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    Gumbo's - Ma n Cheese Bites

    Gumbo's

    4.4(218 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown Mount Clemens
    $$

    Been awhile since I've eaten at Gumbo's. Gave it another try recently. The parking still sucks. The…read moreinterior has been remodeled and looks great, love the dark layout and the huge dining room, however the food remains touch and go. Certain dishes are great, others not. Got a huge bread basket that looked empty, when peering in, two small pieces of stale french bread smothered in Saran wrap were visible. Shame all that wasted space. C'mon Gumbo. Don't skimp on the bread. Serve it fresh too! During past dining experiences, the fried shrimp and hushpuppies were much larger. During this visit they were midget sized, like they were "cooking to a price point". That said, Gumbo's always excelled at frying and they tasted great. The fried catfish was dredged in cornmeal and flour. It tasted as good as catfish can taste, considering slimy-stank taste is natural to a bottom feeder and next to impossible to cook out. If you like catfish, gather up a chair, you're in the right place. The gumbo was watery with small dices of sausage and more midget shrimp. The broth had little taste. Mediocre gumbo is a misdemeanor violation. I wrote Gumbo's a ticket on that one. The cajun pasta was very good. In the old days they used bowtie pasta in a thick creamy sauce smacked with Cajun decadence and big ole' shrimps. Today they used penne (not a big deal, but it cheapens the dish) in a disappointly watery sauce with a few midget shrimp. It still tasted good but it quite clear at this point Gumbo's was cooking to a price point. The STAR OF THE SHOW was the shrimp crawfish etouffee. Wow! Thick, creamy, rich gravy with a heavenly base of toasted roux having notes of roasted peanut. They got that one right, midget shrimps and all. I want another bowl NOW! DIATRIBE ALERT: Service wasn't terrible but far from exceptional. The new generation of wait staff expects big tips for mediocre service, like we should should be honored by their presence. I always tip large despite my general grumpiness. Problem is, tipping culture has gotten out of hand. It's become a bottomless pit of greed. Front and back staff with their hands out perpetually. Cash registers programmed to induce tip guilt. Dirty looks for not tipping a carry-out order. CARRY-OUT RULES: If I don't sit down to eat, I ain't tipping your ass. Go back to Nursing School or something like that. Why should the customer pick up the slack for an industry refusing to pay employees a decent wage? SUMMARY: Love the vibe. Like the food. Gumbo's was clearly cooking to a price point. Midget shrimp? Sacriledge. New Orleans ain't like that.

    We had a good experience with takeout from Gumbo's. From the photos, I knew I had to try the Mac &…read morecheese bites and the catfish appetizer. They did not disappoint. They both tasted like they were made in house and not from frozen. I would order these again any day. I also tried the shrimp po boy. The flavors were good, but the sandwich only had 6 shrimp. Po boys are supposed to be loaded up! I'd definitely go back and order the Mac and cheese bites and catfish appetizer, because they was amazing.

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    Your Mothers Food & Spirits - PATHETIC!! Almost 60$ order

    Your Mothers Food & Spirits

    3.7(76 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown Mount Clemens
    $$

    I recently called my mom to apologize for not calling her in a while. Things got busy, and I lost…read moretrack of time. Since my mom is so awesome, she told me this wasn't a problem. I feel a similar sense of guilt about how I've treated this restaurant. I've been here since Covid, but I should've updated my review. While I didn't like how they handled the pandemic (Faye acted like there was no pandemic), the food has always been amazing. And, it still is. I'm not happy that they don't have sandwiches anymore, unless you count hamburgers. But, I understand businesses need to simplify to stay profitable. I don't think lack of sandwiches is going to be a problem if they keep making the burgers this good. The beefiness is profound, and it shows that they are using fresh, high-quality meat. The mushroom and Swiss burger has a stack of sautéed mushrooms and a generous amount of Swiss. I really appreciate the waitress asking me first if I wanted mayo on it... mayo would've taken away from the robust flavors. I actually kept going "mm-mm" after each bite. And, look at the ridiculous amount of fries in my picture. These are seriously good fries. I do want to order the fish and chips next time. My daughter got them, and I'm glad she was willing to share. The whitefish has a sweetness you only get from fresh fish. And, the breading is crispy, and not the least bit greasy. My wife said she wasn't hungry (though she did have a bite of everything we ordered), so she ordered the cream of broccoli soup. It was wonderfully flavorful. As with everything else we ordered today, we would be happy to order it again. The service was excellent, and I don't mind the no-frills setting. There's no way you'd expect an old school bar to have food this good. Coming here during happy hour also helped. A strong Moscow Mule cost $10, and my 22 ounce Guinness only cost $8. Sorry, Your Mothers. I definitely won't neglect you for so long next time.

    I thought they were going to make my mom cook food but Noo apparently some chef does…read more Over all great atmosphere though

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    Mr Pauls Chophouse - Special Baked Potato

    Mr Pauls Chophouse

    4.3(686 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    The Caesar salad is a MUST order. Best one I've ever had in my life! The steak, chicken and…read moreseafood is all fresh and cooked perfectly. I ordered the ribeye this time but have tried the filet, an chatobriegn a few times and both of those are delicious. My woman loved the scallops. The lobster cargo is amazing as well. They have a nice musician playing good music while there and the feel is an old-timey vibe which is really nice. Made me feel like the Godfather.

    Total 70's vintage. Dark, bricky, loud, cramped dining experience. This place has been here…read moreforever. PROS: Great 70's vibe. 70's menu. Excellent 70's style service too. Nice bread basket. Handmade table-side Caesar salad $17 for four servings. Good French onion soup, chops and lobster tail. The sour cream for the baked potato contained fresh cut chive. Delicious. CONS: Weird parking, seating cramped like sardines. Saturday evening dining room was LOUD! Could barely converse. Food is expensive: Tomahawk steak $90+. Ribeye $55+. New York Strip $50+. Most everything was ala carte. Disappointed that the Sander's hot fudge cream puff did not contain hot fudge anywhere near the taste and quality of the old Sanders recipe. Cream puff was stale too. A strong seafood smell permeated the entire restaurant. SUMMARY: Mr. Paul's Chophouse is a REAL restaurant for those special occasions. Total East side. Food is very good but not "great". Eat here for the old school vibe. Kudo's to the owners that keep it going.

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    Mr Pauls Chophouse - Great live music!

    Great live music!

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