Five of us went there and first of all the service was great! We are all pretty picky and we were all happy with our food! I love the maple bacon chicken which I have them pu some provolone on. My 82 year old mother got the Ham and cheddar with a thin amount of ham, my Son had th Ball Steak which he enhailed, lol,. My Daughter loves the Hawaiian Chicken with out pineapple, and the Husband gets the Herb-Crusted Chicken. The place is always clean and beautiful and our waitress was so nice read more

Amazing we had a 12 party group. The service was like I was sitting at a table by myself and I had my own waitress and then the food all of our food came out together within about two minutes and that was just because they had to go back to the kitchen to grab another tray of food. This place is by far the best place in Hillsdale County. read more

Service was great: food was good. Salads with fresh greens and no iceberg a plus. Wine list was not so great. Need some better quality upper shelf wines. The big disappointment was the bar area. Traveling solo I prefer to eat at the bar and give the bartenders direct tips. This place had a bar, but there was no seating at the bar and the separate section that did have seating faced into a storage area and a wall. It felt like I was eating in a dismal broom closet. This place desperately needs to remodel and reconfigure their bar area. I would eat there again, but I would get a table. It's a shame though because they have some good space that they could make more appealing. read more

Hands down, one of the best meals/experiences I've had at a restaurant. Service was impeccable! Had the lake perch (special) and it was wonderful. Portions are large, prices are reasonable and EVERYTHING is made from scratch. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a meal at this hidden gem. read more

We had appetizers, drinks, NY Strip steaks, and 2 desserts for under $100 and everything was So. DELICIOUS. Best steak I've had in a long time. Peanut butter pie was to die for. Waitress was friendly and prompt. Beautiful stained glass. Had a great time & would definitely eat there again! read more

Food was great! The burgers they have are really good. Would recommend giving them a try.

Ok, pandemic can kiss my......grits, Family get together for a wedding. Wedding party part of family was doing there thing, Sotheby's rest of us, all12 of us, headed off to Johnny T's. Menu showed a lot of everything, so we figured there'd be something for everyone. Man! Was THAT an understatement! Now, one might think, with such a wide variety of stuff on the menu, a lot would be frozen, or canned, or taste like the high school cafeteria food. No no no NO! We ordered pretty much from every section of the menu. Burgers, fish, Italian, tacos. Everyone was super happy with their selections. Sorry, no pics, and since this all happened a week prior, I'm not gonna try to recall what anyone had. With the exception of a few items. Burgers! Made with locally sourced meat. Lean and absolutely great taste. Same for the chicken, locally sourced and I'm told it, too,was very good. As I said, everyone raved about their dinner. Only issue, if you want to be silly, was the size of the portions for dessert. Super-sized slice of German chocolate PIE! Not cake, PIE! That's my kind of dessert. Fresh made cheesecake that my daughter-in-law ordered, thinking she'd split a piece with my son. Two pieces on one plate! Before and after, some local craft beers and a cocktail and a pitcher of Sangria during dinner.All very very good. Likelihood of ever being in Hillsdale again. Not too likely, however, This is a Definite YES to eat again. So, if you ever are in that area, want some great food and beverages, and great service (Ramona!) stop at Johnny T's! You'll be glad you did! read more

Trout meal was delicious. Yam fries were really good. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal.

Great food! Nice atmosphere. Good service. I had Cajun catfish with shrimp & crab meat. Excellent. Homemade desserts also

Went back to have my favorite COUNTRY meal out (so wife didn't have to prepare at home just for me) of liver with onions. Portion were big (brought 1 piece of meat home), meat was fork cut able tender, bacon was done and fork cut able tender too, the gravy on the mashed potatoes was in sync with the meats and the rolls were dense along with being favorable. Service was spot on, with just the right amount of attention without being on top of the customers while they were consuming their meals. Was too sated to have a dessert, which are delicious from a previous consumption. read more

What a surprise!! Hillsdale has an Amazing restaurant!! My family has a cottage/guest house out here. We haven't been out to many restaurants in the area so we were surprised by this place! Romama (i hope i spelled her name right) she was amazing! I got a mushroom wrap, it was better than expected. My bf got Jamaican Jerk Chicken and he said it was definitely in the top 5 of the best he has ever had. Not sure where they got the jerk sause but its the best ive had! His mom got the smoked salmon and she said it was good too. Definitely no big complaints about our meal. We just wish we would have known about this place sooner! We will be back soon! Hopefully we will get Romona as our waitress! She was so bubbly and we loved our visit, so cozy! It looks like an older building and it has stained glass inside. A must check out place if you are ever in the area. read more

Johnny T's Bistro - New American Near Me - Hillsdale, Michigan

Ordered the BLT and avocado salad. The avocado was so hard I couldn't cut it. When we received the bill, it included a 3% processing fee to pay with a card. Inattentive wait staff, poor food quality, and hidden fees make this restaurant a poor choice. read more

Was staying in the area and found this place online. The building is older and has carpet throughout, so a few of us got runny noses or itchy eyes, but nothing major. Their food selection was very diverse and they offered a bit of everything. People in our party had wraps, burritos, spaghetti, and salads. Everything was good and came out hot. The service was not bad either. However, they were very busy, so there were a few spans no one stopped at out table, but nothing terrible. I would recommend! read more

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Was in the Hillsdale area and after reading reviews decided to give Johnny T's Bistro a try. It's a bit off the beaten path, so the large sign on Broad St. at the intersection of South St. ensured that I would make it there. Johnny T's has a nicely varied selection on its menu. I enjoy barbecue and a good Reuben sandwich, so Reuben's Reuben sounded interesting - a Reuben sandwich made with smoked corned beef. It was delicious and I'd highly recommend it. The atmosphere was cozy, the wait service was attentive and the prices reasonable. If you're in Hillsdale, give Johnny T's Bistro a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Food was very good. Our group ordered a variety of entrees. For some unknown reason we were seated between 2 noisy groups although we considered moving we didn't so we had an overworked waitress who did not keep drinks filled. Overall a good experience and we will return read more

Johnny T's Bistro - Spinach artichoke dip yummy - New American Near Me - Hillsdale, Michigan

I'm not one to ever order steak salads but my boyfriends mom told me Johnny T's steak salad is the best she's had around these parts so I decided to order one. I told them no onion and apparently they thought I said add onion. I can't believe this tiny salad costs $12.72. I can buy a better steak for this price. I don't know how people sleep at night charging almost $13 for a salad. Even if steak is on it. I will never buy another salad from them and it's unfortunate. The service was fast and friendly tho, next time I'll order a mini tossed salad maybe and be able to handle payin that much for food. I definitely don't like the feeling of my wallet losin that much weight over a salad. read more

Johnny T's Bistro - Steak salad - New American Near Me - Hillsdale, Michigan

What a nice little spot in the countryside of Hillsdale, MI. I went the path of comfort food, pot roast, potatoes and green beans. Great place for a family dinner. read more

Party of two went to Johnny T's for lunch. We had a hard time deciding on what to eat as everything on the menu looked good! We were served some amazing soft warm rolls and butter while we waited for our food. We ended up with a bbq bacon burger and a salad with dried cherries, feta and caramelized walnuts. Both were delicious. The kitchen thoughtfully split both items as we had decided to share the burger and salad and our server was sweet and attentive. read more

I don't think the dinner I ordered carry out would have ever been served as it was in the dining room. We have always been pleased when we have eaten here. In fact it was the first restaurant we chose after the year's quarantine to have a birthday dinner. However, after a long hot day of working in the yard I was too tired to go out and ordered carry out this week. It was extremely disappointing. I ordered the two chicken breasts breaded. When I opened the container I found two pieces of chicken that looked like they were one small breast sliced down the middle to make two. One of the pieces was so dark brown, overcooked and dry that it was inedible. It was less than a half inch thick and didn't even have much of a shape! The broccoli that came with it was plentiful but all yellow at the tops. If I'd been in the restaurant I would have sent it back. Being so hot and tired I ate what was decent and did not bother to call to complain. I was too tired to make another trip out anyway. I gave it two stars only because it was ready on time and the baked potato and few bites that were edible on the other tiny breast were good. read more

I am in Hillsdale with my family on business. Have now eaten here twice in the first 3 days we ha e been here. Both meals have been beyond our hopes. And the best part? Awesome gelato. Fair prices, freshly made, nice servers. Well done. read more

So sorry to say that our once favorite restaurant has really gone downhill in the last few months. The service (once stellar) is now virtually non-existent and the food is mediocre and inconsistent, not to mention a bit costly. We give up now and won't be returning -so sad. read more

I am from the Northeast, this place beat all of my expectations. The service was wonderful and the food was excellent. The place was quaint. Will definitely eat here again. My daughter and I had the Pot Roast Sandwich, it melted in our mouths. My husband had the Perch Platter and he thought it was delicious. read more

Really yummy joint! I had the Turkey Melt with curly fries. The avocado was fresh and the turkey was moist and flavorful. Would highly recommended this local joint! read more

Ok menu... They have too much food. Salad was wilted and boring.

Run down old restaurant, mismatched room decor. We sat in a room that was apparently being read decorated but the lighting was bright like we were sitting in the kitchen. Young staff, some had uniforms, some staff in street clothes, including gym shorts. Way overrated and way overpriced. And if it's not even that good. Their sandwiches are small with scrap portions for meat and come with chips. At that price I expect more than a dinner type of meals. This place has a reputation based on what it used to be but certainly not what it is today find somewhere else to eat. read more

Great little place to eat. Nice, full menu with specialties including Lasagna, burgers, fish, and some of the best pizza in town.

Overall pretty damn good! The beer list could have used some more Michigan beers but other than that the service was awesome, food was good and the Spartan game was on! My steak was a little tough (sirloin) but cooked perfectly, the scallops were seasoned and cooked well, beef and noodles were bomb as was the herders pie. The wedge salad was good as was the homemade bread they brought out with it. Dad had a free dessert for his birthday that looked delish. They make all their desserts homemade as well as the ice cream. They also have the worlds best coffee, Douwe Egberts!!! Will most definitely be back again. read more

Shrimp stir fry was very tasty. It was a bit on the pricey side at $14 dollars, but it was very good. My server, Elizabeth, was very friendly and attentive despite being busy during the lunch rush. All of the staff worked together and were very friendly and ensured guests were taken care of. Overall a nice place to sit down and enjoy lunch. read more

Great food. Great service mona was amazing! Great selection of foods. Always treated us very nicely! read more

Went here for dinner......TERRIBLE!!! do not waste your time!!! I order the herbed crust chicken and mashed potatoes and salad.... salad dry, bad lettuce. Chicken, no flavor and so dry could have made better at home. And potatoes were box...Neff said. Advice find somewhere else! read more

Very friendly, hometown feel. A place where people know your name and serve great food every day. You are greeted by a friendly person and served by friendly staff. Kim was especially watchful. read more

In town for work, This has been one of my favorites. Huge menu, daily specials including items that aren't on menu. Great veggie options (witch was great for me) all veggies were fresh. Great pizza. Few Michigan beers. Nice staff. Defiantly worth stopping in. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the atmosphere. Kinda dark and boring in there.. read more

My wife and I live in Battle Creek. My daughter works in Hillsdale. We visit more than often and I must admit that I always require eating here. Oh, and a drink or two works perfectly too. They have a excellent menu with many choices. I would love to woo them to Battle Creek. read more

When we want a nice dinner out with ambience we go here. The food is excellent. The staff in excellent. The prices are reasonable. This is where I take company when I want to impress them. They never disappoint. read more

Good food, not frozen reheated food (if it is then its a great job). Nice dining area great kids menu my boys loved their hamburger and spaghetti. The hamburger I ordered was cooked perfectly, they also had a gentleman playing his guitar and singing, a very nice change to the usual radio playing softly overhead. Very tasty potato skins covered in bacon (always good) read more

LOVE this place! Their is so much food I would recommend! The chef KNOWS what he's doing here. Fish, Chicken, Steak, Salad, Pizza, Wraps, Sandwiches, its all good! The rolls are delicious. We always get Cheese Moons. The homemade ice cream is just heaven. During fall and winter when they have the mulled cider, I would stop in just for that! Hillsdale is so lucky to have this place! read more

Food is all good/above average to excellent. Medium service, sometimes slower but never speedy. Only complaint I have is I have a sensitivity to perfume and heavy odors, and they seems to always have a heavily scented candle in the lobby as you enter and then a jumbo 4 wick mega candle burning in the main area of the restaurant as well. Honestly makes me a bit nauseous and causes hesitation to return, unrelated to the food. Recommended especially if you don't mind heavy candle smells. read more

Had a family dinner there in a Saturday night. Party of 11, squeezed into an 8 top, and the hostess argued with us that they've had larger parties there just fine. Waitress forgot one of our guests beverage, twice. Portion sizes were on small side, but food was good. Not a WOW factor. Building looked really neat and modern, till you got inside very out dated decor and set up. read more

The menu was large and the food was above average. Check out the old windows hanging in the arches separating one side of the dining room from the bar. I will go back. read more

Have ate here before wasn't bad that time. But this time was real bad. Slow getting food out and slow getting drinks. Don't plan on trying this place again read more