I work down the road building the new event center and I come here almost daily after finding it,…read morefoods amazing, prices can't beat, foods fresher then any other seafood place around very highly recommended spot

This restaurant is a hidden gem especially that it's located inside of another restaurant. Once…read moreinside very friendly and helpful staff and some of the best "soul food" I've ever had. My wife ordered small perch dinner which came with 2 sides nothing small about it. I asked the host would he recommend the catfish or walleye he said he likes walleye better it was a good recommendation. I had Mac and cheese and baked beans for my sides my wife also had Mac and cheese with green beans. Everything was made from scratch and came out piping hot. It's definitely worth a try

The food here is amazing. This does come with a cost, but it is so worth it. I do not think I have…read moretried one single item here that was not delicious. The entire staff from the host, to the mixologists, to the waiter/waitresses was phenomenal. The restaurant is very well put together and clean. Its definitely a nice setting to sit at and unwind.

We chose Brick and Brine to celebrate a very special Anniversary!…read more Brick and Brine provided us with an absolutely phenomenal dining experience!! Our dinner stretched out over a nearly 3 hour time period, but felt like it flew by at the same time! Never rushed, but intentional and SO enjoyed!! Our waiter was fabulous and made sure that our every need (and want!) was met. He went over and above for us and we loved every moment!! I wish I had gotten his name to mention here! We started our evening browsing the cocktail menu. The offerings are vast! We ordered two different kinds of old fashioned options, always a favorite! One had very unique twist and arrived on fire/smoking! The drink continued to have a smoke effect, but this did not highly alter the flavor! It was delicious and fun! "It adds drama" is how our waiter put it, and he was right! :) It was called "Fire House No. 4". Next we perused the appetizer section. The choices were excellent and we landed on the meatballs, going off of recommendations and previous experience! For meatballs, they were indeed quite delicious but if I'm being completely honest I don't think I'd choose them again. I would venture out a little more. The scallops came highly recommended by our waiter. Also highly recommended was the steak tartare! After our appetizer we ordered a wedge salad. This was wonderful! It mimics what you'd traditionally expect from a wedge salad - this one served with multiple small wedges of iceberg lettuce - but the toppings elevate so nicely! Bleu cheese, the most delicious marinated tomatoes, pickled red onions, and the best, most flavorful chunks of bacon! This was a favorite!! It was finally time to decide on entrees. This was tough! There are many choices I'd like to try and we will definitely be back to try some more. Because this was a special meal and we had heard very good things, both of us ordered the ribeye steak. This is a large piece of meat that arrived with mouthwatering presentation. While the flavors were most definitely evident of a quality piece of meat, I would personally not choose this exact entree again. The meat was well cooked, and done to my requested level, but arrived not very warm. I like my food hot and while I acknowledge that a fine steak presentation likely requires a rest time, my own opinion is put off when I feel like my food is in any way on the cold side. I did not complain about this - and it doesn't affect my rating, but it is worth noting and something I'd like to know when making a decision for ordering! Other entrees that I saw coming out around me that I am SO very interested in trying on a future visit were the fried chicken (WOW! The presentation on this dish is NEXT level!) and the salmon! Everything I saw coming to nearby tables looked quite stunning and I'd quite honestly like to try each dish from their menu! ;) This place is quality, it is very evident! We paired our dinner entree with two side items. The side items are large, intended to serve multiple people. We chose the crispy fingerling potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. Both were perfection! We loved them! The Brussels sprouts had SO much flavor! Even the leftovers the next day were so delectable! We finished our meal with the most exceptional dessert! It was a hard decision but we chose the Chocolate Hazelnut Flourless Torte! AMAZING! It was served with an orange creamsicle ice cream which sounds like a strange accompaniment for these flavors but it fit so very well with the dish. The hazelnut crémeux on the side was also exceptional - just a really great dessert, all around! Alongside our dessert we ordered an elevated espresso that was absolute perfection! One of THE best dessert cocktail beverages I have ever had! I highly recommend this either as your dessert or as an accompaniment! So, so good! Even though there were a couple of things during this meal that I personally would not choose to order again, everything was still superb! I can't choose any less than five very deserved stars!! This was such a great experience at a very fine, local, Kalamazoo restaurant!! Be prepared to spend some five star dollar amounts, but also be prepared to receive a five star, not just meal, but entire experience!! ;)

Located above Sawall market is the restaurant. Great concept to have the restaurant and convenience…read morefoods together. Walking up the stairs from the market is like entering another world. Nice vibe and atmosphere- but very popular. So do make a resy if you want a good table seating is limited. It happened to be a cooler Friday evening so we asked to sit in the balcony outside. Server was great! Food was wonderful and we spent way too much $ in the market! One of the best natural food stores! So head on over food here is amazing.

This was the first time I did a takeout order with them. I had a taste for the food and also…read morechillin at home. When you can make ordering takeout an experience, hats off to you. I went to the bar and sat down. It's a nice little area that feels like a bar you could spend a lot of time in. I was handed a menu and told the drink specials. When I tell you the drink was magical. I wish I remembered the name. What I do remember is it tasted like being on the beach like Alex said it would. He took my order and the food came out in a good amount of time. When I got home and sat down it was worth the wait.

We had a fantastic meal at Rustica! Our server was exceptional! Ask for Carol if you can. She was…read moreprofessional and timely and so friendly and helpful. Our meal was amazing! Also had a great bottle of wine! All the good was fresh and beautifully presented and delicious. I forgot to take a picture of my hubbies duck entry which he loved. He said it was the best duck he's ever had.

Nice atmosphere, but you definitely don't get what you pay for…read more My fiance and I went for our 1-year anniversary. And we wanted somewhere nice, so didn't mind paying around $50 per dish, but the food just was nothing remarkable at all. I got the wagyu steak and she got some kind of fish. Mine was undercooked, but I'm not picky, so no big deal. But even after just having the dish at our table for a few minutes, they weren't warm anymore; just cooled to room temperature. It's like the plates had been sitting on a counter in the kitchen for 5-10 minutes before they got brought out to us. Our server was nice enough, but again for the price you're paying, you'd really expect a phenomenal experience. She was no more or less friendly than a server at Applebee's. My fiance had put on our reservation that it was our 1-year anniversary, so we thought at least somebody would say congratulations (as they do at other nice places in Kalamazoo), but it went completely unremarked upon. We didn't expect a free dessert or anything, but again, for what we paid for the meal, we expected them to at least mention the occasion. It's not a bad restaurant. But for what they're charging for food, you absolutely are not getting your money's worth.

had been at Watermark Brewery in Stevensville, MI. I ordered the lobster quesadilla, which comes…read morewith a side of pico de gallo. The guy hands me my bag and this was such a disappointment to see (see photo). I was going to walk back and ask him about the lack of pico but there was a line and I didn't want to cut in line or make a scene. First, there were no smiles from either staff working in the truck. If anything, they appeared annoyed. Second, if they were running out, just tell their customers and either charge less or offer another side. We've ordered from 3 trucks in the area and 2 out of the 3 were a similar experience (no smiles, appears annoyed). For a food truck, even though it's lobster, it's overpriced and overrated. I refuse to order from them again.

Stood in line for almost 45 minutes to be told after ordering that my card was no good.....Went…read moreinto watermark and card worked fine to buy a few drinks. Went to the ATM same result. I have been really looking forward to getting to try this food truck only to be embarrassed in front of a long line of people for a card issue that did not exist. I rode my motorcycle almost 45 minutes to meet up with the truck for a truly terrible experience. I will not be looking for this truck again

This place was fantastic from start to finish. The drinks were creative and delicious, the food was…read moreexquisite and beautifully plated, and the service was absolutely impeccable. I cannot say enough good things about Principle. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the indoor space was perfectly lit, warm, and cozy. My only regret is that this place isn't closer to home, because we would absolutely be regulars! If my son ends up going to Western Michigan, we will surely be making an appearance every time we're in town. Such a wonderful find in Kalamazoo!

Our server was great but I didn't catch his name. Lighting in the rest was dim and intimate, great…read morefor a special occasion. I went for a friend's birthday and we had a large group that they were able to accommodate. The grilled zucchini was phenomenal and I had the swordfish for dinner was loved it. Peanut butter banana split was a great way to end the night. Some people had wine, mocktails, and cocktails and everyone enjoyed their drink. Overall great experience and would go here again for a meal! This spot is right downtown so parking wasn't ideal, but downtown Kalamazoo parking isn't bad, so we only had about a 5 minute walk to dinner.

This place is so much fun! Jeffrey was a blast to be seated…read morewith- he took plenty of time explaining the best dishes (and how to eat them). Good drinks, good vibes, great food. We will be coming back regularly!

This is a place I come to knowing it's going to be ummm ok. The service is good. Servers are always…read morekind. The place is dimly lit and reminiscent of what you'd imagine an old seafood shack to be. The food is not great. It's just ok. And I know this when I go. I go here on rough days for comfort food. Quick fried food. My friend ordered the gumbo and sent it back because it looked gross. The shrimp and catfish basket were what was expected.

The best deal for us is cat fish fillet with 20 pieces of shrimp! It costs less than $11 and it is…read moregooooooooooood! We don't usually eat inside but it seems to be pretty well kept. This place can get super busy at times but the most waits we have had is 20 mins. Tip: make sure to get your fish extra crispy and extra seasoning ( you won't regret it)

I normally love everything I get from here but today I stopped to get a chicken sandwich. It…read moreliterally only comes with a slice of cheese thrown on the bottom bun. I can understand no veggies but no sauce???? Wtf?!? Guy behind counter says they don't come with any...

September 2026 update. We had another great meal at the…read moreCove last night with friends. It was a beautiful night so we sat on the deck at sunset. The atmosphere is exceptional. We enjoyed some mocktails to start which were delicious. Then the crabcakes and calamari started us off. Everybody loved both and we cleaned the plate! For dinner, two of us had the Michigan Whitefish, one had the Salmon and one had the Quinoa Burger. The Whitefish and Quinoa Burger were excellent. The Salmon was OK just a little dry and overcooked. We thoroughly enjoyed the night. And we will definitely come back again.

While visiting family in Michigan over a holiday weekend recently someone in our group had a…read morecraving for cheesecake. Apparently The Cove has a reputation for having great cheesecake so we made a special stop just for that. A lot of the menu items looked enticing and the view along the water was quite pleasant so we ended up ordering some other desserts including the chocolate mousse cake along with some other food and drinks too. Two of us had the Boozy Root Beer Float, I had the Sunset Sangria with a burger and Caesar salad. Next time I would like to try the crab cakes. Our waitress was friendly and making jokes. We enjoyed the atmosphere and even seeing a couple of swans with their babies pass us by.

Jerk chicken wrap, fish & chips, and a side of Mac & cheese hit the spot. Locally owned and ran…read morewith friendly folks and tasty food. We loved our dinner. The fish (swai) was light and flaky, the wrap was flavorful, the fries were plentiful, and the Mac & cheese was creamy with a light kick. Don't skip out on Greg, this is a great spot for good ass food.

Wow wow wow. Those are the words that I muttered every time I took a bite of the food. Customer…read moreservice was fantastic. The place was small but everything I ate was big on flavor taste and presentation. I stumbled upon this place driving trucks through the town. Below is what I got. I will stop by again