What am amazing space! I appreciated the signage as a first time visitor (though google maps…read morecould've helped a bit more for parking). The rooms were beautiful, and it was nice to wander about a little. So grateful for the Kitchen Witch workshop I attended and glad to learn there is so much more happening there!

Such an incredible music venue, featuring local and national talent. This woman-owned venue is…read morestrong in the community and the space is divine. Look for all kinds of concerts and special events!

It's a place to have some fun and if you feel like dancing, you can do it! Bar has many choices if…read moreyou feel like drinking. The ambiance is relaxing and soothing that you can dance on your own or with someone else and have fun! Nice play to relax and have some dance!

The Gatsby combines the atmospheres of a bar, nightclub, and restaurant. I love the idea of KZoo…read moretapping into its very own modern day speakeasy, but I don't feel like the Gatsby fulfills all of its potential for me to buy into the speak easy part of it. Here's what I felt missed the bar... First, a speakeasy's initial location of "secrecy"... I don't think the top floor of Monaco Bay is that difficult to find. In fact, there is a giant "Gatsby" sign lit up outside. Even if it is modern, perhaps an unmarked door at the entrance could enhance the overall feel. Second, the expectation of innovative cocktails that take you back to an era. The specials were the same as Monaco and the bartender didn't know what the night's special actually was... There's a lot of potential here to boast old custom cocktails from scratch- with a modern twist. Third, the atmosphere. The exposed brick, dark woods, and lavish style add to the tone. Would be really great if there were candles on tables instead of incredibly bright lights drilled into the floor. I did enjoy the unique lights hanging above the bar though. The decor played into vintage modern, but it's lacking some authenticity. Also, the DJ seemed to just play popular culture. Would have loved to hear some swing or jazz remixes instead.

My fault not making a reservation on Tuesday of the 4th of July week, but after an over hour drive…read morewe weren't about to leave (there aren't many other choices for dinner nearby), so we waited for about 50 minutes. Fortunately we sat in a big room with many others and had drinks. Very seasonal and tasty. Once seated we enjoyed our dinners. Took the carrot cake home to enjoy later. It's not to be missed!!

Always a favorite spot and a sure thing for a good quality meal…read more Not sure if they have a new cook, if they're cheapening their ingredients or if their supplier is cheapening things. Meal was good but we're accustomed to greatness from this restaurant. New Orleans cavatappi pasta has always pushed the limits on spicy but today it fell short. Le sigh Generous portion of walleye as usual but the sauce just came up flat. Added table salt which helps but adds a layer of unrefined flavor teasing the mind and leaving us to wonder why do we have to salt our food today? Sweet potato comes with cinnamon brown sugar butter didn't let the server tell you it's just brown sugar butter. Featured soup was Hungarian mushroom. Not sure what makes it Hungarian and the server didn't know either. ‍ We liked our meal but we didn't LOVE it like we usually do. Perhaps it was just an off day. We'll try again. Please don't let this restaurant slide down past return. It's one of the few we know we can get a high quality meal out of.

We were in the area looking for a lunch spot. We hesitated because of the low rating on Yelp but…read morebecause there had been some recent good reviews figured why not give it a try. My husband had the Cubano on a gluten free bun and I had the fried perch sandwich which was served steaming hot and had a nice light breading just as described on the menu. We both had fries. We loved our food! The bartender got my husband's very specific drink request perfect which doesn't happen too often. My Moscow Mule was just okay. Not enough of a ginger taste for my liking - seemed like there was possibly simple syrup in it. Our server was excellent - she seemed truly happy to be there. We sat outside on the deck. The interior of the restaurant could use some freshening up.

Staff is very flustered even on calm days, food came back burnt twice and they just said it was the…read morebest they could do, and on top of that the food made my girlfriend puke and instead of understanding how human anatomy works they just decided to ban her from the bar. The customers here seem cool but other than that I'd say I don't know why someone would subjugate themselves to this type of torment of their own accord. Find a different place to unwind because this place will stress you out... Don't say I didn't warn you. I left two stars because someone bought my drink.

Great atmosphere, clean venue, and good drinks. However, my friend was forced to leave without any…read moreexplanation. Because no reason was given and there was no misconduct, I strongly suspect racial discrimination. I am deeply disappointed by how management handled this situation.

Music is amazing and the dances are super fun, dj is cute would come again. the bar tender Nikki is…read morealso pretty cute would drink again.

The Livery is a microbrewery and pizzeria in the Arts District. It is located in a restored 1800s…read moreformer horse stable and grain mill. There is a large bar and they have an extensive list of rotating taps of house-brewed microbrews. My husband had the Livery Lite, reasonably priced at $5. I had the house made seltzer with blueberry lemonade flavor. They are known for their pizzas, so we each ordered a slice. My husband had an Italian Sausage and I have Goat Cheese with Herbs. The slices were large, but the pizza was disappointing. It was a thin, crispy crust with seasoning. Since the pizza was already made and being warmed in a warmer the flavors were not as robust and the cheese was not melted or gooey. If the pizza was fresh from the oven I am sure it would have been better. There is a large indoor space and outdoor beer garden. There is a stage for live events.

Came here for a Saturday afternoon brew while passing through and finding them on the Hop Passport,…read morethat gets you 2 for 1 beers at breweries. The building is a cool very old brick maybe factory or warehouse of some type. Has that industrial look to it. We ordered at the bar and our bartender was very friendly and offered us to try some beers. I had the IPA and my wife had the wheat, and both were excellent! They have a large selection for any palate, and wine too. They have a great food menu but we did not try anything. I saw on Facebook where they make asparagus soup! If in the area and need some food and beer, give them a try. They get bands throughout the year, and the variety sounded good.

Food and service was great! Stopped for a quick burger on our way back from Indiana…read more We will definitely be back!!

Went to Buds to have lunch and play pool. We had the double smash burger, mushroom Swiss burger and…read moregrilled cheese. The food was very good. Kamden was our bartender/waiter and he has a great personality. He provided great service. Thanks Kamden! The bar looks just like the original buds which we liked.

If you're looking for a swanky place to go in Kalamazoo, SkyDeck is your place. I always feel like…read morethe drinks are a good $2 more than the other bars in the Entertainment District, and there's only the 1 bar so you may have to wait if it's busy. Oh, but it's never been busy when I've gone. Background music was playing, and yes you can get a view of the city, but there's a lot of cranes and building going on now, and you're only really 7 stories up. I wish they'd move the smoking section (or get rid of it altogether) since you have to walk through a cloud of smoke to get to the bathrooms...

Upon moving to Kalamazoo, Skydeck took somewhat of a mythical status in my mind. Who wouldn't want…read moreto live it up on the tallest bar in Kzoo? The fact that you can't see it's layout from the ground floor lends to the allure. All this is to say that I created a legend in my head that sadly wasn't true. Skydeck was interesting, fun for a night, and not much more. Perhaps it's for this reason that I gave it an average rating. But I also think that there were a few flaws regarding the space and I'll lay them out here. First and foremost, you pay a premium to be in this space, both in the form of a cover ($10, nothing insane) and an apparent tariff on the drinks (maybe it's handling fees for hauling it all up so high?). Either way, you should expect to be a bit gouged for cash. Not all of the drinks are insane, but mixed drinks are pricey, and some of their "signature" drinks top $12. Now, initially, this might seem like a fair trade: a bit extra for high quality drinks and a higher quality view. But here's the rub: it's a small space, it's packed, and the edge seats go first. For me and my group to enjoy the breathtaking view of Kalamazoo, we would have to stand or share tables. It's difficult to blame them for being popular. That being said, I don't really feel like we received the main feature of the venue. A friend of mine put it sagely: it's a great date spot, or celebration, but you don't go their to drink. You go there for the experience. Therefore, this won't become one of my "regular spots." Here are some positives to end on: -Amazing view of the city -Great ambiance, especially at night -Wonderful service -Elevator!

Interesting place. It's a walk up bar. You place your order then find a seat. The smashburger was…read moreawesome! One of the best burgers I've had in a while. It came with a nice helping of salad. They offer fries but I also got the deviled eggs so that was plenty. The deviled eggs were very good. I'll be back!

We went on a Saturday afternoon with a large group and were able to secure a group of tables for…read moreour crowd. Service was nice because there was the option of waitstaff and ordering at the counter.

Haven't done a Yelp review in a few years and trust me, I've been to at least like three of four…read moredifferent places in the timespan. Nothing quite made me want to leave a review. Sure, I'd leave places and be like, "I should really do them a solid" but then I just went home and either forgot about it or started doing other stuff. Have gotten really into running since COVID and that's pretty much my favorite topic of discussion (running, not COVID). Had between 15 and 20 Miller Lites over the course of a three-night span here in late June 2026. This place is like Outback Steakhouse in the "no rules, just right" type of way. I do not believe they serve food here but did see bartenders making microwavable popcorn on request to several patrons. So this place is designed with a three-room set-up. You walk in and it's a square carpeted room that can be used for live music. Then you reach the bar area, then there are pool tables. There seemed to be an area behind the pool tables but I was too afraid to go back there. Now in terms of bar design, I would have led with the bar but that's just me and I'm sure the architects (possibly Mike Brady from "The Brady Bunch") knew what they were doing. I tend to trust professionals, apart from what our public health "experts" did to us during the forementioned COVID. This bar is cash only. That's probably in other reviews. Also, if you have AT&T cell service, good luck. There's no service so you can't look up scores and check Instagram. And now you're thinking, "what about the wifi?" C'mon bro, be serious. I love this bar. They have four different TVs in the main bar area that range from 19 to 45 inches. All are on different setups. Antenna, YouTubeTV, etc. The staff is fantastic. Patrick and Katie were my two favorites. Entertaining and straight out of bartending central casting. I was just drinking beers so I can't comment on what like a cocktail or normal-person drink tastes like. Clientele ranges from bachelorette parties to people who have seen some shit. It's a dive bar that never had to try to be a dive bar. You'll read other reviews on this place and they are super granular or longwinded or whatever. Don't pay attention to those bozos. This place is strictly vibes. Did I mention the dropped ceilings have art paintings on them? One even has a Pontiac painted on it. Hell yeah, Michigan. Haven't seen a Pontiac since cars still had cassette tape players in them. I would live there if I could. And I'm a proud Ohioan.

Bartender was cute. Definitely will drink here again…read more Great prices. Good people and fun atmosphere!