How cool is this place? 80s music videos playing in the background, music posters all over the walls, wide variety of food including great appetizers and a selection of kabobs for entrees, decent beer selection and right by the river. Pretty cool setup if you ask me! read more

Awesome ownership that have transformed this bar into one of the premier paved in Saginaw!

A solid bar (and partly restaurant), but the food is actually quite good. It's a 90s themed bar and does a great job of being welcoming to both locals and visitors. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a solid spot for a drink and a bite. The chef allegedly is uniquely talented, but I can only confirm that the tandoori chicken I got was delicious. Great spot. Nice and knowledgable staff. A solid choice for a night on Hamilton St. Cheers! read more

Retro Rocks - Great selection - Pubs Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

I can't believe how many people have never been here for dinner! Retro has a great menu and seriously delicious food. We like to go with friends around 6 pm--before the ruckus of the night crowd. The music videos always provide an entertaining backdrop. Highly recommend! read more

Better food! Shitty service and attitude on wait staff, it was wild to see the look and body language along with the SLOW pace of staff when asking for simple things like refills. read more

Oh man. Came in not expecting much. Had the steak skewers which were phenomenal. But the star of the show is the crab legs. For $30 you get two pounds of phenomenal crab legs and we know our crab since we used to live in Nor Cal. Must try this place. We will be back. read more

Retro Rocks - Pubs Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

This was such an unexpected find and the most diverse menu for a bar I've ever seen. Food was outrageously good and it was paired with a full bar and craft beer and cocktails. Chill atmosphere and a great time with all the retro rock music! read more

Retro Rocks - BBQ Brisket quesadilla, chicken tandoori, empanadas, tofu steak and seared ahi tuna - Pubs Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

Great fun and fun. Bartender miguel did an excellent job keeping up with the crowd on a Tuesday. Had crab cheese, quesadilla and hubby had a burger. Everything was great. Good beer prices too. Look forward to our next visit. read more

Happened upon this gem when the place next door told us their kitchen was closed. BEST VALENTINE'S DAY PRESENT EVER! We had excellent service and the tomato cilantro soup, pork potstickers, empanadas, Moroccan lamb, and the hanger steak. It was amazing. My boyfriend and I agree we haven't had a better meal than Retro Rocks in the ten months we have been together. We want to take this place home with us! Don't be fooled by the exterior- it's heart (the food and the service) is pure gold. We've eaten in the hip and fancifully decorated places in Detroit, Ferndale, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, etc- and none of them hold a candle to this place. Plus, we love the retro rock vibe with amazing food. It's a must try! And speaking to the reviews that says it's too loud- I am hearing impaired and can hear my companion just fine. It's 10:30pm on a Thursday night in a college town. It's not too loud. read more

Amazing skewers! Atmosphere was moving louder as 6:30 rolled around, to the point we began to have trouble hearing one another but great venue and food. read more

Staff is awesome, always willing to chat about new beers on draft, menu items, or construction upgrades. I recommend the seared tuna (some of the best in town), paired with a cocktail made with Effen Cucumber (one of few places in town to carry the premium spirit.) Drink prices are sometimes a little high, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. Keep it goin, Retro's! read more

Such an awesome place. Food was amazing service was great. I would definitely travel another 2 1/2 hours to eat there I can't wait to go back read more

Well the decor is early american ghetto, but that didn't turn me off. The bartender was extremely rude. Not just rude, but over the top derogatory and demeaning. If it were possible to give no stars, I would be more than happy to. Scratch this place off your list unless you wish to be insulted as you dine. read more

The hanger steak is my favorite dish. Any of the skewers are a must try. Great personable service.

Great place to grab a drink and food. Love the crab cheese and also the burger with volcano shrimp. I definitely recommend this place.

I have yet to eat here, but have heard nothing but good things in regards to the food. The interior is newly remodeled and looks great. The music is fun, but it's always way too packed to totally enjoy myself. read more

Not sure what the hubbub is about with all the great reviews. Let's be real people, it's a tunnel within a bar. The "Retro" part is a bunch of mini murals of hair bands from the 80's & 90's plastered on the walls. If you like super aloud atmosphere where you have to yell to be heard, this is the place for you. Can't speak about the food but didn't see anyone eating. read more

The food here is amazing. Don't get fooled by the bar or area. It's 5/5 cuisine. I start with the garlic hummus and ahi tuna. But the feature is the lamb. Get the full rack and it won't disappoint. read more

I absolutely love this place. The differences between the old owner and new make it more fun than before. The food is excellent with varied choices and I like that they use tablets at the tables for ordering food. No more searching for an elusive server and that's great. The videos have been updated consistently and that's important. You can only hear Journey followed by Foreigner followed by Bon Jovi so many times before you're sure your ears are bleeding. Security is also excellent and that's a huge point for me. I've been watched over and protected by the staff so no drinks of mine have been roofied and they've made sure I've gotten to my car safely. They offer Club Keno and I've won enough there to pay off bar tabs and buy t-shirts. When I'm in Saginaw I am proud to say that "I Drink Here" read more

80's and 90's themed place with the decor and music to go with it. The drinks are good and definitely a step above the bar food I was expecting when my friends and I went there after work on a Friday night. Was not expecting much but we had a blast. Would recommend checking in out. read more

I had the half rack of lamb which was absouletly delicious. Tyler made the best gin martini I have ever had in Michigan. Such a treat after seeing the place in 15 years. Excellent and possibly one of the best undiscovered dining experiences in Saginaw, MI. read more

I was appalled during a recent visit here to have listened to a "manager" berate an employee outside for over an hour, yelling insults, swearing, and belittling the employee loud enough for anyone within a couple blocks to hear. Needless to say, I won't be returning here ever again. read more

The Bartender suck and he is very rude!!! He have no personality. However, the food is okay.

Turns out this is a bar and you can only go in if you're over 21. Just thought I'd point that out because this isn't clear in the yelp description. read more

I'm not a late night bar kinda girl, but I like coming here for a small dinner and drinks. The menu is great, you can't find food like this anywhere else in Saginaw, try the grilled cheese with bacon jam or the crab cheese (best in town). All the of the skewers are amazing. I am a huge fan of their dipping sauces, there is a different kind of dipping sauce served with each different dish, which is great, they compliment them perfectly. Lots of thought went into their menu, which I appreciate. The have some great drink specials during the week and the palce always seems busy on the weekends. read more

This place is so.much.fun. The soundtrack is all 80's and 90's and the drinks are cheap. Very cool ambience, and definitely no worries of contracting a disease from any surfaces. Also, you won't run the risk of accidentally witnessing any dancefloor sex, which in my experience has been a hazard of most bars/clubs that cater to a younger crowd. The decor is trendy without trying too hard; they've clearly tried to create a more upscale yet laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere and they pull it off. Mondays are Ladies Nights and feature $1.50 domestic bottles and $1 off any other drink, I believe. The place didn't get overly crowded that night, which was nice. I have also been to Retro Rocks on a Thursday night for $3 Long Islands (which were very good), and this night it did get quite packed but not as badly as the place next door. Even with a crowd, I still didn't have to wait too long to get a drink. I haven't been there for food but I hear great things. Whenever I'm back in Saginaw, Retro Rocks will be a must. read more

Great menu. This is a dance club type place later at night, but their dinner menu rocks. They offer everything from burgers to pork satay skewers, grilled tofu, ahi tuna and lots of international foods. Price is great and so is the staff. As of December 2011, on Sundays they are trying out an acoustic venue with low lights, special appetizers and acoustic retro tunes. read more

Great relaxing place that plays great music. We had the barbecue chicken quesadilla and it was wonderful. Beers and service were great!

Fun. I love 80s music and the video screens. It is impossible to move because of the busy weekends.

I definitely feel like if you're not a regular here, expect to get bad service. We went on a Saturday night when it was busier and waited over 15 minutes to get served. Twice the bartender looked over me asking for orders of people that he obviously knew. It was very frustrating. The other bartender was talking to people that she knew, not helping at all. When we did get our drink, we waited in line another 15 minutes but then decided to go. It took us a long time to get our check as well. The style is nice, the retro theme is cool along with the music, but it's a smaller bar that's always very crowded. Unless you plan to go here alot and be friends with the bartenders, I would recommend skipping this place. read more

My husband and I had a great dinner and you couldn't ask for better service - thanks Tyler. By far one of the best restaurants in Saginaw. The Argentine Beef skewers and Crab Ragoon were excellent. read more

I went on a slow Wednesday night HH and sat at the bar. Maybe if I went on a Friday or with a group I would have a better experience? The bartender seemed more interested in the table playing Keno then actually serving me. When he did arrive he was polite and knowledgeable about the food and beer selection. The beer selection was good and I would pick a Choice A and a Choice B beer (just in case they don't have Choice A and you're tired of waiting for the bartender to come back) It doesn't feel like a restaurant, it's definitely more of a bar that's trying to get more business as a restaurant. I would recommend focusing on the bar aspect and growing the selection of bar-type activities to do there. (e.g., board games, trivia night, etc.) Would definitely go back for drinks/HH but not for dinner. read more

Went out there on Thursday for their 3.50 long islands, which they make pretty strong. Got bat-shit-drunk for nice and cheap. The bartender doesn't skimp on the booze and the waitress Sam rarely lets your glass stay empty long. read more

Such a great atmosphere here. Also their food is amazing, you can't find anything like this in the area. So unique!

Well my husband and I got transferred to Michigan this year. I went out for the first time with some of my girlfriends to this bar. I guess I got spoiled by growing up in San Diego and our bars there. But this place is alright. My friends are kinda obsessed with it...If you like 80's music this place is definitely for you. Its kinda small, no dance floor but the bartenders are always attentive. They also have a screen in the back where you can text messages to and it will scoll down on the big screen for people to read. Its pretty funny. I'm sorta eh about this place. I don't have anything bad to say about this place but I wasn't thrilled by it either. I haven't tried the food yet but I've heard good things about it. If you're looking for the smaller bar scene, and some 80's music this would be the place to go. read more

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with great service. We had cilantro tomatoe bisque, ahi tuna plate and the Flank steak special with grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes and a balsamic reduction sauce. A must if you are in the area read more

Awesome atmosphere, drinks, music, videos, staff, management & owner. The new addition of the tapas (my idea) makes this place even better:)

Not my regular bar, but it's a nice "get wild" bar. Great dj's. Don't know all the bartenders, but they're all attentive and reasonably prompt. Good food. The lure of this bar are the dj's that play music over ten years old. It's fun. read more

Got actually picked up by 4 bounces and tossed out of the bar almost 4-5 feet, I got all brusied up and almost broke my leg at that they spit on me, I can't believe it, the manager pointed me out saying I did something which I did nothing, I should of sued them. read more

Fun place to hang out with friends, love the music videos and good drinks. Everything is very clean and I alwaya feel safe going out to this bar with my girlfriends. Its fun to request songs and send messages to the big screen. read more