What a great little mom and pop spot in Shanty Creek! The dude behind the bar was awesome and the food was made with love. The spicy fried pickles were solid. Not too hot and had a great crispy texture. It was the pizza that did it for me. I ordered a personal pizza, no sauce, pepperoni, pineapple, and jalapeño. Yes, pineapple belongs on pizza! The crust was the star. But I love how it came out hot and the cheese had such a sick cheese pull. When you're up here, make sure you visit this spot. The servers and bartenders made our group feel at home! Also, I know the bartender didn't think I noticed... but I was really appreciative of him not changing the golf tournament we were watching when the guy requested the Tigers game. Mad respect there. read more

Sarducci's Creekside - Spicy Fried Pickles - New American Near Me - Bellaire, Michigan

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We were a little confused when we arrived at the address as the restaurant is part of a resort and the actual location is a small building sitting behind a handful of other buildings. If you're seeing a giant neon PIZZA sign you've found it. The food itself was okay enough but nothing overly special, especially for the price. The atmosphere was very comfortable though and the guy who runs the place seems to care a lot which was nice to see. They also have live music if you're into that. All in all I'd say if you're on the resort (or staying less than a mile away like we were) it's a good close option but I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here. read more

We had to make another visit as we were in the area. Sarducci's didn't disappoint! This little hidden gem is must when in the Bellaire/Shanty area. read more

AMAZING SPOT! Nice little quaint spot with a near perfect staff! The ribs were fall off the bone and the garlic baked mashed potatoes were mouth watering. The pizza was so tasty and the dough had a nice fluff. We will be back at this hidden gem! ** Great iced tea! read more

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Some of the worst food I've ever eaten. Pizza was by far the worst I've had. Had one slice and threw the rest away. Pasta was barely worth eating. Burger was as from a frozen patty. Their phone number didn't work and you couldn't order online so had to walk down to order from our room. Prices were outrageous for the low quality frozen bar food we ate. Just terrible!! Don't eat here. read more

First visit here and the food/ drinks/ cannoli/coffee was excellent. We had the lasagna and ribs cooked perfectly Server Mike was entertaining and made our visit fun, definitely going back read more

For such a small spot, the food here is really solid. We visit the area a couple times a year and eat here at least once or twice during that time. The pizza and mussels are our favorites on the menu. That cream sauce on the mussels is addictive. Staff is quick and attentive, even during peak season. We will keep coming back over and over. read more

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Great food and even better company. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was a little bit tricky to find, but Mike was a big help. He even made fantastic recommendations. read more

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Restaurant? Not really. Bar that serves some food. It's another Saturday night and again they closed the kitchen early, just cuz. To difficult to make pizza or any menu item even with a full hotel next door, locals out for the night, and customers looking to enjoy their stay in Shaty Creek. Why even bother... Noticed there's never a proprietor around so employees seem to coast. Glorified waitstaff in charge with no interest in managing the food side of the business, just drinks. Don't try to question them the manager will only be condescending! read more

Wow!! Food was SO good!! Staying here at the resort and decided to go here on a whim. Sat outside with beautiful weather, and Mike gave us GREAT service with jokes and food/drink recommendations. Very attentive. Everything had SO MUCH FLAVOR!!! I had the whitefish and tried some of the lasagna and wow - 10/10 would recommend and eat again. Definitely stop here!! read more

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Omg! Ask for Mike! Amazing! What an amazing service, guy knows everyone and and everything!!!!!

The food is far better than expected! I had whitefish Parmesan and it was awesome! We dined on pizza a few nights before, and it was one of the best ever! Mike is the host and manager and he adds to the atmosphere. Prices are fair and reasonable, service is awesome and the atmosphere both inside and out is like a small European bistro. Love this place!! read more

Wait-staff were all wasted, lost our order. Place was empty, alleged it was a mad house, evidently they pour a mean drink... Not to worry, I still paid full price, just waited twice as long. Bottoms up ladies... read more

Ribs were amazing! Fell off the bone and were seasoned nicely. The potatoes that came with it were great as well! Although the place was really busy the staff were attentive and on top of things. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Their food is amazing, if you're in the shanty creek area it's a must! It's hidden inside a little strip mall so it's not big but they do take out. read more

Good option if you are staying at Shanty Creek. I had the personal pizza. Not the best pizza I've had but not the worst either

So we had heard about a new Italian place that opened up around Shanty, we finally made it there and unfortunately we won't be going again. First, the bread they brought out looked good, oddly shaped but had that golden browning look that fresh bread should have. But once I cut into it, I knew there was something wrong, not done. Almost the entire inside of the loaf was uncooked. I picked at the crust (I was starving) and in doing so I also came to the realization that the bread had no real flavor. I'm a bread baker and one time, I was in a hurry, I forgot to add salt to the bread. Salt is super important for bread. I asked for a new loaf, and the next one was more done, but still not done-done. That style of bread won't have a crumb like sandwich bread, but still I know undercooked bread. This load also, had almost no taste. As per the fineness, this loaf was Super hot, like almost burned my fingers hot. Enough about the bread it was free, but I bring it up for the management there. I imagine due to the shape, this bread is made there, also because of the lack of taste, factory bread will have more flavor and more uniform shape. My advice, make sure enough salt is put in the dough and properly dissolved for even distribution. Lastly on the bread, cook smaller loaves, serve two if you need to, but this will ensure they are done and also means they will reheat faster without the need to turn them into a hazard. Onto the food. We had the seared tuna appetizer. The grade of tuna they used was good. But the tuna seemed like it had been seared earlier and maybe lightly reheated, as it was not cold and was not warm and was fairly evenly heated vs having warm outside and chilled pink center. My wife's wedge salad was good. My prosciutto pizza was not bad, scale of 1-10, solid 7, maybe an 8. The basil was flavorful, the prosciutto was good, I loved the sauce. But the crust, sometimes my most favorite part of a good pizza, was bland and flavorless. Makes me wonder if the free bread and pizza dough share a common dough, not uncommon for a pizza joint. Lastly, the dough was not done for every piece, so cooking a few more minutes would have made it perfect. My wife had the mahi, asked for the cream sauce on the side. The first plate served had sauce on it. The replacement plate had the sauce on the side, great sauce btw. The mahi was fine, not terrible, nothing spectacular. The asparagus was done perfectly and the cherry tomatoes were good. Due to the 'wait' they knocked 10% off and the service was great, our waitress was helpful and attentive. But for the price, $45 meal after discount with no drinks or desert, the quality of the food is just so subpar. So yeah, last time we will go there. I was hopeful, as my meal at the River Bistro had been great, I know their different restaurants and possibly different owners, but general proximity I was hoping for a raised bar of sorts on the food. read more

Sarducci's Creekside - Prosciutto pizza - New American Near Me - Bellaire, Michigan

We had dinner at Sarducci's while staying at Shanty Creek Resort. The outdoor seating was pleasant and on this particular night they had entertainment in the form of a guitarist. We had their pizza and it was delicious. I believe they also supply the pizza that gets catered at the Shanty Creek Confer Center. read more

The service was spectacular and food was amazing. This quaint little place is tucked behind some other buildings but worth exploring. Our waiter made the whole experience memorable. The seafood tortellini was so wonderful. Also had the lasagna and the Tuscan chicken pizza. Everything was so delicious. The waiter made us an old fashion that was great as well. If you are in the Shanty Creek area, this is a must visit restaurant! read more

Beat restaurant I have been to in a while. Great environment, great prices and absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend.

Good spot. We shared the 4 cheese bread which was great and shared a slab of ribs which were just ok. Good service

Our group was staying at The Summit at Shanty Creek and wanted something convenient for our large group. The atmosphere was fine and the service was good. However, the food we ordered was very disappointing. We ordered two large pizzas for our group and a salad. The dough seemed very undercooked, the cheese was not even fully melted, and sauce was very bland. I didn't know I could be let down by pizza but we were. I am hoping that this was just a bad experience and it is not always this way. read more

WE HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HUMILIATED OR HAD WORSE SERVICE OR FOOD. Lady manager insinuated we were poor due to me ordering water. I was on pain meds for neck surgery. " Maybe you should order vegetarian lasagna. Its only $13." I WAS ONLY LOOKING AT MENU TO ORDER. Then when we didn't eat the pizza because it was terrible, she talked down to us now for the fourth time and said, Well maybe WE SHOULD KNOW WHAT WE LIKE BEFORE WE ORDER NEXT TIME!" We left without eating we were so disgusted by unprofessional staff. NEVER AGAIN! I will tell all our friends to stay away. It ruined our evening. The arrogance of the manager leaves me questioning a lot. She certainly can say or do whatever she feels and apparently has job security. read more

I enjoy having Italian at Shanty Creek, comfortable and good food, reasonably priced.

This was the best food I've eaten in months. I ordered the Italian sub. I had my doubts when I saw the smaller size than I'd expected, with a little bit of charring on the bun. However, as soon as I bit into that sandwich I knew it was fantastic. It had a great balance of meat, fresh toppings, and sauce, and the bread didn't taste burnt at all and wasn't too hard, but gave way with a satisfying crunch. I had a little of the Tuscan pizza, which my brother ordered. It was fantastic as well. Perfectly baked, with an even spread of tasty toppings. Even without the side of chips, I'd well gotten my money's worth. On top of the great food, the service was excellent, being patient and understanding with my brother's rowdy children, and being very apologetic when we discovered that she'd missed a dish that we'd ordered. (It wasn't her fault at all; she literally couldn't hear it because of all the noise from the rest of the table.) If you get the same care and effort I did when my family went, you will not regret dining here. read more

Our waiter, "Mike until midnight", was prompt and delightful!! He seemed to know all the locals and treated new folks like best friends! We were there on a Thursday in August and the special; baby back ribs/ baked potato/ corn on the cob; was only $10. The wine may be a bit overpriced but a waiter with a sense of humor helps balance the cost and value!! My pizza had too much cheese but the sauce was thick and red and savory! My husband ordered fettuccini carbonara and was pleased with the rich and creamy sauce. So...if you happen to visit Shanty Creek in the summer, take a walk over to Sarduccis and enjoy the relaxing, fun atmosphere and the delicious food!! read more

Great restaurant! Very cute place, loved the ambience and decor. The owner was there walking around talking with guests very genuinely and friendly. We came for dinner and our food was amazing. I had the steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Steak was seasoned just right, mashed potatoes (a favorite of mine) were delicious and asparagus paired perfectly. My friend had a shrimp pasta dish and loved that too. I ordered a vodka soda with a little bit of lemonade which most people mess up but they got both of them perfect. I don't think I've ever said that before so cheers to our server Taylor who made them. We interacted with all three servers and the owner and everyone was extremely friendly and made you feel so welcome you didn't want to leave. Sorry Taylor haha. Thank you Sarducci team (shout out to the chefs who we didn't meet) for a great dinner and over all experience. read more

Our food was tasty and came out quickly. The servers were accommodating of our larger group. We were happy to find a place to eat a casual meal at Shanty Creek on NYE. read more

I did not expect to find an Italian place hiding in a strip mall inside Shanty Creek.. Let alone a decent one! Solid food. I had lamb ravioli. Full bar & wine selection. Nice surprise! read more

The food is amazing! Tuna appetizer was really good & sandwiches were to die for!! The staff was very friendly! They were very accommodated to our group of 10 (including 3 small children). read more

If you want mediocre/bad Italian and and a rude manager who cares nothing about the quality or integrity of the restaurant, then this is the place for you! With reservations we were finally served our SALADS one hour and 40 minutes after we ordered! When we were finally served dinner the fettuccine tasted like pasta in water sauce, ravioli was cold with cold shredded cheese on top and one person at our table got her entree after our dinner plates had already been cleared from the table. Just to be clear, I have NEVER left a negative review for a restaurant, I have worked in them myself and know that sometimes things happen. However, this was hands down the single worst dining experience I have ever had. I won't even get started on the rude attitude of the manager. I have never been talked to in such an insulting way. So, in short, do yourself and the manager here a favor. Don't patronize this restaurant because he doesn't want your business! read more

Never had a bad meal. I love that I can eat outside also. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I am getting hungry just writing this. read more

Pizza gets 4 stars. The rest of the menu looked great. Very friendly owner and staff. If we ski up here again we'll be back.

Great staff and a very creative chef. This young man has some excellent, unexpected food pairings and creations. They are making thrive own pizza dough as well. It is attached to a nice little coffee, ice cream shop, has a great little outside courtyard for relaxing, and shares space with Shanty Bar. You can order fro Sarducci's and eat in, on the courtyard, or at Shanty Bar. read more

Staying at Shanty Creek and ordered a pizza and salad from Sarducci's. It was terrible. Absolutely no flavor at all on the pizza. Crust was like cardboard, sauce had zero flavor and salad was a few bites at most. No utensils for a carry out at a hotel. Had to eat the salad with my hands. Then on top of all they showed me a charge of $20 and rang it up as $30. They refunded the difference immediately but had I not noticed the difference I would have paid a 1/3 more for a crappy dinner. As a note even the kids said pizza was not good you know it's bad if it can't hold up to a Little Caesar's $5 pizza. read more

Our last family dinner after a wonderful week at the resort. No problem seating 10. The food was excellent. And the ribs are large enough to share. The outside seating is fun and the service was spot on. read more

Currently sitting in sarducci, I've been here for an hour and am still hungry. After a long day of skiing I came to get my tummy filled, yet here I am hungry. Also the slope is warmer than this restaurant. read more

Mike is the best he takes care of us every time. I always get the house Cabernet to start, it's awesome. The blackened chicken in the fettuccine alfredo is really good. I even had them add it to my Kale salad. Last time I was there I had the ribs. They make them in house and they are the best ribs in Bellaire. Can't say enough about this place. read more

We've been coming to shanty creek and Bellaire for over ten years. Places come and go. We enjoyed our meal at Sarducci's so we really would like it to succeed. My Cobb salad was very good. My dining partner enjoyed his shrimp served over a corn fritter and side salad with green goddess dressing. read more

We had four diners. Waited an hour and a half for our meals. Ribs were recommended by the waiter but were super tough. Pizza was mediocre. Ravioli was OK. We were pacified with free alcohol but this will certainly be our last visit. read more