Diana, at the Lansing Mi location,at the wine tasting is amazing. we have had her a number of…read moretimes and she is so gracious and professional. Her expertise and suggestions are spot on. Simply amazing!

It's been a while since I have critiqued. And that is because of the negativity I have felt dining…read moreout in the past couple years. The high prices. The bad service. The countless times I have entered and felt the entire mood of the place and then suffered through it. I am not an old codger, dear reader. I am fairly optimistic, yet the most expensive issues for dining out are costly. For my time, my wallet and value. With that, I am pleased to offer "Cooperhawk Winery and Restaurant." It is beautiful. Inside and out. It is for the connoisseur and the starter. It is priced right and there is something for everyone. Ordinarily, I would dismiss this type of venue. But it was the occasion of our anniversary and my wife is a wine girl. So I did it. And when we walked in,,, it was stunning. The first thing you will see is the grand wine wall with a long bar in front of it. This is where you can choose wine tastings and flights. Get a little something before dinner. They asked me if I was a card holding member. I laughed and said oh no. By the end of the day, I was. And am glad for it. The staff treats you like you are welcomed guests. Kind. Intuitive... and helpful. They are educated and know their stuff. The wine tasting was outstanding with the Sommelier addressing every facet of the drinks we were trying. And it was delicious. We were called for dinner and sat in the main dining room. Beautiful. Warm. Clean. Immediately, our server showed and wished us a happy anniversary and brought us complimentary champagne. (When you reserve your seats, it asks about special occasions). A bonus. We had a warm soft pretzel loaf with butter as we waited. My wife ordered a filet mignon platter which she defined as excellent. I had a chicken dish with outstanding potatoes and fresh green beans. More wine please. We imbibed. While we were full from the main course they still brought out some truffles to seal the deal. We decided to join the club and got a membership. 2 bottles of exclusive wine a month for $50. A fair value as with it comes wine tastings, complimentary glasses of wine when visiting and several offers a month. We have been back several times, and each is better than the last. I encourage you to come a half hour early to enjoy the spirits and relax before your meal. 10 out of 10.

Our dinner here was just really, really good. We started with the garlic bean dip and house-made…read moretortilla crisps--perfectly salted, piping hot, and honestly hard to stop eating. Our server, Will, suggested a wine that turned out to be spot-on: a dry, subtle Chardonnay, nicely chilled and presented in a granite cooler on our table like it was royalty. Loved that detail. The entrées did not disappoint. My husband had the salmon, delicately enhanced with salmoriglio, served with wild rice atop a light bed of bok choy and baby carrots--simple, fresh, and perfectly balanced. I had the crab-stuffed shrimp, which was absolutely fabulous, also with wild rice, baby carrots, and that sneaky little layer of bok choy you barely notice but totally appreciate. It was a busy Saturday night, so definitely make reservations--it's worth it. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance: lively but not loud, elegant without being stuffy--the kind of place that makes you feel justified putting on heels and lipstick just because. And a special shoutout to GM Brad, who was absolutely wonderful, along with the rest of the staff. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--service like that makes a great meal unforgettable. We'll absolutely be back.

We were very excited to return to Dusty's after their 'refresh.' For those who appreciated Dusty's…read moreatmosphere, it is unchanged. Our drinks and appetizers were good. Dinner and service, however, was a huge disappointment. The 3 differnt pasta dishes ordered were bland and the pasta overcooked. The Carbonara tasted like Alfredo with some bacon pieces thrown in. While the accompaniments to the Branzino were good, the fish was overcooked and dry. Server was inattentive and didn't check on how the mains were. They also couldn't get the bill correct. We won't be back for a while. Hopefully, things will improve with time.

What a nice surprise to have found this place!!! We had…read moresuch a great time!! Talk about friendly people!!! They have the wine you're looking for and a stout and IPA guaranteed to quench your thirst. We ordered the 3 cheese charcuterie. Perfect for 2 people. They had a live Irish band playing but since I'm Deaf it didn't matter but my girlfriend listens for me and said they were good. Great job folks. Hope to be back!

Sandhill is an enjoyable place to go and relax to enjoy some wine. They are located in the country…read moreso you get a nice relaxed country feel. Yet, they are t far off 94 to get there. The facility has a country feel. Lots of comfortable seating in the sun or on the porch. Everything is very welcoming and relaxing. The staff here is very friendly. They help each other and with to make your experience enjoyable. Lots of smiles and pleasant. The wines were nice. They have a large variety of sweet and drys. We found that we liked the Norm's the best - especially for a warm summer day. Norm's had a smooth flavorful blend of Chardonnay and vignoles. In general you can get a glass or a flight of wine to try. No traditional tastings at the wine bar. My wife really liked the hummus in her vegetarian wrap. The kettle chips were nice and crispy without being too greasy. My Wine Club sandwich was excellent. It was piled high with meat and very tasty. Overall...very good experience. Go out of your way to visit!!

Recently brought a group of 5 for dinner at EnVie. Midweek visit, yet the restaurant was full…read more Great atmosphere. The bar was crowded as well. Overall, good feel to the venue. Our appetizers were each excellent. Our group ordered the Brussels sprouts and white fish dip. Would order those again. For entres, we enjoyed the burgers, filet mignon, chicken bowl, and crab caps. Each of us enjoyed our meal and agreed we would recommend these plates to family & friends. The service was lights out. Attentive, fast, yet not intrusive. From beginning to end, on a busy evening, the team performed exceptionally. Well done EnVie team. We will certainly be back.

I would like to start with everything is done well at this restaurant, I am thrilled with the…read moreexperience! The restaurant is quaint but with sufficient seating to accommodate both small and medium sized groups. There is ample parking as it is located in a downtown district. The decor is simple modern, nice clean lines every where you look. Our waitress, along with those assisting her with food and drink were abundantly pleasant and welcoming. At one point the waitress prepared to offer me and my dining companions the drink specials and I jokingly asked her if she would "freestyle them" while I beatboxed. She admitted she was horrible but was down to try! We were both horrible but the exchange was fantastic and very personable! We appreciated her and her service throughout our evening. All of the cocktails we selected were well made with high quality liquors, no complaints there! The food. The food, the food was superb! We all enjoy the presentation of our dishes, beautiful and simple! Everything tasted well balanced and flavorful served in perfect portions. Our only complaint here was the pasta in the Cacio e Pepe. It was a little heavy and thick in texture but the flavors and the lump crab made up for it! The gluten free cake was shared by the table and enough for all to feel just the tiniest bit gluttonous! I look forward to returning to Envie to check out more of their menu and perhaps be able to have the same waitress.

The food is really great, and I came in a bit skeptical. But he Gnocchi and the Pork Chop are both…read morereally, really good. The service is also good. Alicia, our server, was attentive and friendly. If it's cold out, it is a bit chilly in the area to the left of the entrance.

After hearing many mixed reviews from friends and family we decided to try Toscana ourselves…read more It's located in a business and residential area so parking can be tough to find. The restaurant is open and modernly decorated. There is also outdoor seating which appears to offer fires/warmers making late summer/early fall seating pleasant. My dining companion and I opted for classic meals of veal parmigiana and scallops. The scallops were seared to perfection and flavorful, the veal was overcooked but the tomato sauce was full of flavor and tasted fresh. The recommended wine pairings were a nice accompaniment and I appreciate the waiters insight. I am thankful to have another fine dining option in the Lansing area so we will probably visit again.

I thought they were trying to be something they are not, i.e. French bistro? Main dishes were…read moresmall, w.g. five shrimp per plate of soupy mushy not aldente risotto. Coffee was good.

We loved the Bridge Street Social. However it is not for everyone! If you're a Foody you'll love…read moreit! If you like to try new ingredients together or if you like craft drinks, c'mon! If you like career servers who love to tell you their history when asked, you'll love BSS! But if you like predictable, standard fare, with a predictable seating arrangement then you'll probably enjoy Outback better.

The food was delicious and the service was great. Staff was friendly, patient with us and our…read moreinfant and they were knowledgeable about their menu and offerings. We will definitely be back!

We took some family out to celebrate a special occasion at Cello, and it was a great choice! We…read morereserved a table for 6, and they sat us in the back right with a view of the kitchen. It was a spacious spot but cozy! Loved the atmosphere, and our waitress was welcoming and kind. My husband had the limoncello martini, and he enjoyed it. I had the bambino sorbetto and that was good too but next time I think I'll get the limoncello martini. I had the ravioli, and my husband got gnocchi and both were very good. Can't go wrong with Cello for a nice Italian cozy spot!

Lovely wine bar with a nice variety of wines to choose from! Quick and easy to refill your glass…read moreand try a new wine. There are also light bites that you can order from the table. The waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable both times that we visited. Such a fun place!

Love the atmosphere and the space is beautifully decorated. So many wonderful options to choose…read morefrom. Service was great.

We visited again on this last trip to Kalamazoo. I do still wish there were more gin and vodka…read moreoptions. I feel like they all were kind of similar? I wish that the lime and orange came through more, they both leaned very heavy on the bitter end which I wasn't expecting for both (one, sure, but not the other) I hope I find some brighter, citrus flavors on the next visit. We will always come back. It doesn't stay open super late so we gor kicked out lol but we always have a good time.

Top spot in Kalamazoo! Creative drinks, knowledgeable and friendly bartenders, and a fantastic…read moreamaro selection. The meat and cheese board is perfect with cocktails. The team make the experience fun without any arrogance highly recommend!

This is really good bar food. If you are looking for options because you just don't want to leave…read morethe hotel, this is the place for you. The service is fast and friendly. The food is prepared with care and consideration for your dietary needs which you typically don't get in a bar setting. The drink and food options are limited and enough at the same time.

Amazing service ! Diverse menu, with keen focused on attention to detail…read more Recommend ordering a specially made Old Fashion from Alexis. They are delicious.