We popped in here on a Saturday to catch a (UofM) basketball game and some food and drink. Awesome bar & grill with local vibe, and plenty of TV's. The interior is rustic, in a good way, and service was super friendly as if we'd been coming here for years. The menu had a good selection, making it almost difficult to choose but all of the food we ordered was excellent! Will certainly be back, need to try a burger after seeing them come out of the kitchen haha read more

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Wife and I live close to the sand bar . We stopped going thier several years ago when scoop burgers stopped with the new owner. But in the last few months this is our goto bar for burgers and beer . You can't beat thier prices or service . I love thier blue burgers and thier skinny fries are so good . Ambiance makes you feel at home . And the place gets hoping durring the football games . I am so glad we came back . With going out to eat being so expensive any more this is a budget friendly place with great food. read more

Sandbar & Grille - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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Always great service. They were busy today, March 20th. But two couples walked out because they were left waiting for over 10 minutes. That's too sad. I think the high top tables make it hard to see over to other tables. Or these two couples just had no patience to wait. They could have walked up to the bar to get the wait staff attention. read more

All I can say is wow! A level of service I never expected! In from out of town and stumbled upon this place. Excellent food, better than reasonably priced drinks, every game televised on the screens, a great band (the magical johnsons?) and Tom dropped me at my hotel when Uber couldn't be bothered. I won't guarantee you get that level of service, but they clearly embrace their community and go above and beyond to take care of their patrons. I don't know I will make it back to this corner of the world soon, but I would definitely come back here if I do. read more

Cowboy Burger (3/5): Pretty good burger, I just didn't like the flavor of the A1 sauce (my fault for not reading the menu carefully). The patty was thick and juicy, and the bacon was nicely crusted with black pepper. The bun was pretty good, but nothing too special. Jalapeno Poppers (2/5): The fried exterior was great (crunchy and textured), but the inside was very disappointing. There was barely any jalapeno flavor, zero spice, and it was strangely wet inside. Onion Rings (2/5): The inside of the onion ring was very wet and mushy. It was almost like a sauteed onion that was then battered and fried. The fried part was also less crunchy than I like. The sauce tasted like a blend of tartar sauce and thousand island... Not for me. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

Sandbar & Grille - Cowboy Burger with Onion Rings - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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Food was delish and service was excellent. The menu had several great options. We will be back. read more

Only weekend trip to the area and we're looking for a spot for dinner. The Sandbar came up as having good reviews so we gave it a shot. Service was friendly and helpful. The room was not quiet but not too loud. Had a good friendly and welcoming vibe. Menu is solid, great choices. Hits all the must haves like fried appetizers and great burgers. Prices are all very reasonable. It came out quick and tasted great. Cowboy burger was awesome! They had a kids menu too for the little ones. A great spot overall. read more

Delicious Friday fish fry! Great service, good menu, nice place to hang out and watch a game.

Our fav place a quick bite and drink. Plenty of tvs to enjoy any game. Menu is REAL SIMPLE with new specials each day.

Pulled pork was amazing! Highly recommend, will be going back. I ain't trippin' if your foot out read more

Went with my sisters during a winter St Joe trip. Fun dive bar vibes. Our waiter was very friendly. Food was good bar food and came out quick. We had BLT, Olive burger and guacamole burger. read more

The place is clean, family-friendly, and full of TVs for sports. The food was fantastic, definitely not your average bar food. My popcorn shrimp was delicious and affordable, and the burgers were big, juicy, and cooked perfectly. Friendly, attentive service made it even better. read more

Good food and service. My husband had the bluegill. I had the caprese grill cheese. We had so much food we also had enough for dinner. Server was great. Drinks were good. . read more

Their "smashburger" is not smashed. I complained, and the server laughed at me. I left without paying.

Service is good staff are good. Only issue Facebook advertising for tonight live music 9:30pm. Left at 10:40 pm music had not started because of basketball game!! If an event is advertised don't change plans. read more

This place is always packed. Its because they have EXCELLENT food and GREAT prices. Also, the friendliest staff ever. Omg. I love the sandbar. I hope it's around forever. read more

I'm front out of twin and stopped here based on a few reviews and they did not disappoint. Friendly service, great atmosphere and the food was amazing!! I had the cowboy burger and onion rings and also tried the garlic cheese curds. Let me tell you I cannot wait to go back!! read more

I had the Italian beef sandwich and it was fantastic! Probably the best one I've ever had! Also met the wonderful owner named Tom. The service was great! I will definitely be back again! Sincerely, Jeff Wicks read more

Service was quick and friendly! My pastrami on rye was very good and filling. The shared fried cheese curds were yummy! Had a pear cider the was crisp and tasty. The exterior was messy and did not look very well kept. It was clean well painted with a pool table at the back. Bathrooms were clean :) read more

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It was after 7 pm on Sunday night and the few open restaurants downtown had lines. We stopped at the Sandbar on the outskirts of town. They were busy, but we were seated promptly. A nice classic bar and grill. The servers were friendly and attentive. We ordered our food and drinks. They have a nice selection of domestic and craft beers and a full bar. I was pleasantly surprised to find M-43 on draft. We weren't real hungry so we ordered wings and a Caprese Salad to share. It took awhile for the food to arrive but it was understandable since they had a full house. The Dry Rubbed Chili Lime Wings were good as was the salad when which was a twist on a classic Caprese - Spring Greens, diced tomatoes, pearl mozzarella and basil. Good ambiance, people and food. read more

Sandbar & Grille - Great place for MI craft beer lovers - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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Super friendly, good food and great prices. Don't pass by if you are from out of town! We are glad we didn't! Great perch!

This place hosts standard bar food but the fish special basket was bluegill and it was DELICIOUS! My husband got the same thing. The kids got the following kids meals: popcorn shrimp, Mac n cheese bites and a grilled cheese. All of them finished their plates and our middle is a picky eater. The service was prompt and kind. The hostess gave our lil one coloring sheets. It's a standard neighborhood bar vibe. Enjoy the low key setting! read more

Sandbar & Grille - Blue gill basket - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

Yum yum yum. This place has been a staple in this town - and for a reason. It's changed ownership over the years, but the food is still amazing (maybe even better?). Must have: candied bacon BLT. Warning - it's a bit greasy, ask for light or no butter. Service is great, ambience is old school wood bar... just a fun place to grab a sandwich and a drink. read more

Sandbar & Grille - the interior of a restaurant - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

Great find along Lake Michigan. We stopped in after a long day of driving back to MI & appreciated that it was open late on a Sunday. Great spot to come in after for some good bar food & drinks after a day on the beach or road. Prices were and the staff was efficient & friendly. Will definitely try to stop in again when in the area. Perfect for a simple carefree night out. read more

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Service was good and food was great. Price was very affordable. I got the New England clam chowder and fish of the week basket (bluegill). Chowder was really good. The fish was excellent and hush puppies were also great. Plenty of food. Server recommended local beer that I would definitely get again. Good food, great price and great service! Thanks read more

Great food! The service is mediocre. Most of the time I have to track someone down to order food or drinks while sitting at the bar. Understandably, they are busy but then they need to get more staff working if they're expecting large crowds all the time. I'm not sure why they haven't finished siding the outside of the bar. I thought it was closed the first time I saw the building. Oops! But clean and staff is friendly when they do acknowledge you. read more

Food is always delicious and quick. Workers are friendly and know everyone by name. The place is always busy but a good time.

Interesting, reminded me of cheers. The staff were friendly, prompt and kind I had the open face steak sandwich and it was ok. Wife had the BLT and it was ok too. But it had more TVs than a sports bar. I need to check if they can get the games that I can't at home. If so might be worth going back Dr Ray read more

The food was excellent . There were more than enough TVs to show every possible sporting event. The only problem I had was limited seating for older and disabled persons. I was wheelchair bound due to surgery, so it was impossible for me to use the high top barstools. read more

Lovely staff. Good food. Affordable. Sandbar is a St Joe gem. Burgers and pulled pork are awesome.

My wife and I enjoyed a late afternoon meal here. The Italian beef and BLT sandwiches were excellent. Great and friendly service also. First visit. We will return. read more

Sandbar is not exactly hidden, but it certainly is a gem! In some ways it's a nice local pub, and in others it's a fun reminder of how it must have started in the 1940s. My husband and his buddies love to go for beers and to watch one of the many TVs- they're always happy to feature a channel for them. Though many solely go for drinks, the food is the best part to me. The quality is excellent and consistent. My husband loves the wings and I love that I can get any burger with a veggie patty instead of being relegated to the lone, sad vegetarian option like most restaurants offer. I also want to give them a shout out for the AMAZING work they've done through the pandemic. They quickly pivoted to offering breakfast and delivery to keep their folks employed. I have to admit, it will be hard to give both of those up! Their newfound veggie omelette and biscuits & gravy have become very popular in our home. Sandbar forever! :) read more

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Good food and drinks! The staff was pleasant as well. They had a live band that set the tone and sounded great! Would recommend! read more

Sandbar & Grille - Mushroom Swiss burger and fries - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

What a great find . Down for my sons hockey game and wanted a good burger for lunch . Apparently the sandbar has renovated and added in new large screen tvs across the bar and remodeled the interior . I was looking for a great burger and found it here . I had the mushroom Swiss burger and it was a great patty with mushrooms Swiss and their Russian sauce . Comes with skinny fries which were done just right . Thanks for the great service behind the bar. Made the visit all the better . Definitely recommend this as a friendly neighborhood place with great food and service . I will be back . read more

Had a fun night at Sandbar this past weekend. Was in St Joe for the night and it turned out my friend's place is right nearby this bar. We got there pretty late, but got a table for 4 right away. They were doing karaoke thing, so it was kinda fun to have happening in the background. Seemed like a lot of locals that seemed to know each other, so that was an interesting vibe that you don't always see in a large city like Chicago. The only thing is the kitchen was closed so we couldn't get anything to munch on with drinks. So that was a bit disappointing. Just some fries or something would've hit the spot. The waiter bright us some potato chips packs, though, so that was cool. Overall fun night at a fun spot. read more

NOT EZ in EZ out. The Sandbar is St. Joe's best dive bar! The bartender is generally rude and won't serve you until walking by you 3 times looking like he has nothing else to do. Beer isn't outrageously priced and they serve Coors Light among other good beers! They'll most likely give your girlfriend a vodka soda if she asks for tequila (bummer). Bonus points to the grandmas dancing at live music night and other good people watching! I can't speak for the food but I've heard it's generally good! read more

Sandbar & Grille - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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3 stars and I'm being forgiving. Lady took 3 phone orders that came in AFTER we walked in to order. Rude Crab extremers were store bought little mozzarella looking triangles. Not good. Don't make the mistake of asking for tarter sauce on the side.... you won't get any. Dry perch sandwich with browning wilted lettuce was mediocre at best. At least the jar coleslaw added some moisture to the sandwich. Meh, at least I could get a Guinness to go. read more

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The people there are very friendly, nice cozy clean place great for family gatherings the service is amazing and so is the food

We were in the area for an end of season lacrosse tournament and downtown Saugatuck was packed. This restaurant is just a pelt dive from the craziness that can happen downtown. The we're very accommodating for our table of 11, the service was great, large portions, drinks were great too! read more

Came here for karaoke tonight with the bestie and husband. He was hungry so ordered a burger and fries before the kitchen closed. During the night we got multiple different drinks. The bartenders are awesome and courteous. The bar does tend to get crowded and a little rowdy during karaoke. Last time some ladies were dancing with my husband while he was singing. I think he was more uncomfortable with it than I was. I will continue to come here for bar burgers and karaoke. read more

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