TLDR: The River Rat is an overall good experience, but the food ranged from amazing to mediocre…read more The place itself was relatively lively and cozy. The servers were attentive to our needs. The dishes I ate will be rated separately because of their range in quality. Bread Basket: 4/5 The bread basket that came with the prime rib that I ordered was better than most. It came with multiple freshly baked dinner rolls with some char on them and crispy breadsticks, complemented by a garlicky butter. Soup of the Day (Seafood Bisque): 5/5 This soup was the best dish of all that I had ordered. Despite being a side dish for the prime rib, its rich flavor overshadowed everything else I ate for the evening. House Salad: 2.5/5 The salad is a standard salad that you can skip. Nothing special. Louisiana Lemon Pepper Walleye: 4/5 The walleye was the second best dish. It was a well seasoned, large filet that had a great tartar sauce to go with it. This is a dish I would order again if I came back. Prime Rib: 3/5 The prime rib was surprisingly underwhelming. The edges of the prime were a little tougher than I'd like, and the prime rib itself came out a little cold. The au jus could have been reduced to be a little more concentrated as well. Overall, if I were to come back I would choose to order some different menu items, apart from the soup.

River Rat has a lot of potential, but right now it feels very dated and in need of a serious…read morerefresh. The interior and overall atmosphere come across as old, grungy, and worn down, and the space could really benefit from a facelift. This doesn't feel like a place locals would regularly come to hang out for drinks or drink specials. It seems much more like a lunch or dinner stop than a true neighborhood gathering place. With stronger management, more creativity, better promotions, and an updated atmosphere, I think this place could become much more appealing. The food was okay, but nothing especially memorable. Overall, the experience was pretty forgettable. There's definitely potential here, but it needs some attention and a new direction to really stand out.

This seems like exactly my kind of place. It has that neighborhood dive-bar feel, but it's a little…read morenicer and has a cool, welcoming atmosphere. It feels like the kind of place that has something for everybody--drinks, food, darts, a little arcade area, and that friendly local-bar vibe where you could easily hang out for a few hours. I only stopped in on a Tuesday to use the ATM, so I haven't had a chance to try the food or drinks yet, but just based on the atmosphere, I'm actually excited to come back and give the place a proper visit. My only complaint was the smell. There was definitely an odd sewage/urine-type smell in parts of the place, and after seeing other reviews mention it, I understand what people are talking about. It wasn't enough to make me dislike the place, but it was noticeable. Without that issue, just based on my first impression, I probably would have given it five stars instead of four. Overall, really cool neighborhood-bar atmosphere and definitely a place I want to come back to. I'll update my review once I've actually had the food and drinks.

8 of us had dinner for my brother birthday. (He's potato picture)…read moreMention it to the waitress that it was He's birthday. My nephew and his wife and their to kids. Never been here. We were saying how good the fish & chips were last month. So he wanted to try them. We order: 4-Fish and chips dinners, 2- Lake perch dinners 1- Lobster and shrimp pasta penne 1 -3 Cheese penne. Half and hour to forty-five minutes later. Ask the waitress about our food. She came back with the food. (I think she forgot about us) 3 fish and chips were Cold. And the sick looking potato, that looks like someone ate it and spit it out. My nephew said first time,and last. And we all agree!!!

This place is great if you're looking for a fun outdoor atmosphere in the summertime. Being right…read moreon the water gives it a lot of potential, and the setting itself is definitely the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, the food is pretty forgettable and could use some improvement. The service also feels like it's gone a little stale. Some of the staff seem like they've been there forever and are simply going through the motions rather than trying to create a great experience. The restaurant also comes across more like a personal hangout for the owner and his friends than a place that's focused on constantly improving the guest experience. There's a lot of emphasis on the owner's name and presence, but not enough on the food, service, and overall operation. Great location and atmosphere, especially in the summer, but the rest of the experience doesn't quite live up to the setting.

Great location and vibe on the Clinton River in a boater's party paradise. Well designed interior,…read moreexterior, and outdoor patio. Good live music too. Decent bar with mediocre service. Don't get excited over the food, it's just okay. The round pizza was no big deal, chicken fingers straight from the food service freezer truck, the ground beef nachos sucked. Diverse crowd, full of rich boaters, poor boaters, the hip, the nerdy, blue-collar conservatives, and liberal women sporting bad tattoos with inflated sense of self-importance.

Great service great food and cold drinks..........................................................read more

Bentleys used to be our favorite place but now has new owner. So be careful when ordering the…read moreTuesday burger, fries and beer special. The beer must be from the $4.25 list. We ordered $4.50 beer. When the bill came, we were charged $9.00 for the 2 beers, instead of charging is the $.50 difference. The house ended up earning $8.50 for the beer we didn't get. To make matters worse, the fries were not served with the burgers. We had to remind the waitress, a long-time employee, that they are included. The last time there, my wife ordered the new tomato, avocado, and bacon sandwich. It was served minus the avocado. Had to get the busy waitress again. What a way to spoil a meal. The place now has a new menu. Four of my favorites are no longer offered. Not to mention that our favorite waitress was let go.

We carry out here at least once a week. I got the ribeye…read morewith double mashed instead of mashed and veggies because the potatoes are just so creamy and delicious! Every employee we have encountered has been amazing. One of them even started recognizing us just based on our order when we call. They put the zip sauce on the side, we always get extra because is so good. They always play music and it's an adorable place. The remodel is fantastic. Be careful at night though, the parking lot can be very dark! Their Mac and cheese is really good too. I didn't get it this time, but it's nice and creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend it!

My wife and I stopped in for lunch today. The remodel is a great improvement from the old Goose…read more It's a modern decor that is open and comfortable. I had a retro dish the "tomato dipper" It was a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato basil soup. A great combination for dipping the sandwich. My wife had the cobb salad. The food and service was great. We will be coming back.

My husband cannot stop raving about the excellent quail special at Luigi's last night. It was…read morethe best he had ever eaten. It was moist and beautifully seasoned--perfectly delicious. The special continues through the weekend, so we may be heading back for more. The meal was that good,

Food is gross. Sauce is nothing special at all. Had penne and whitefish... of course fish was…read morefishy. Everything is overpriced yuck. Never going back. They didn't survive in Mount Clemens. They didn't survive on Hall Rd. This place is past its prime. So upset at what a dinner for 4 cost. Total waste of money.

The Sandbar is easy to miss if you're driving by. But, stop in and stay a while. You'll be glad you…read moredid. It wasn't busy, but it was still nice to get our order taken quickly after we sat down. The beer prices are reasonable, particularly on tap. But, my wife's Moscow Mule seemed a bit weak, and it cost more than the beer. The food arrived quickly, too, and everything was hot off the grill. My wife and I both got the salmon sliders. Each sandwich has a generous chunk of perfectly cooked salmon. I ordered the tater tots, which were amazingly crispy and flavorful. My wife got the same thing, with french fries. The fries are good, but I like the tots better. My daughter's mac & cheese was super cheesy and buttery, and just needed a little salt to make it perfect. My son got a burger with a fried egg on it, and he said it was nice and beefy. Prices were reasonable, too. And, there are big screen TVs wherever you look. I can see this becoming a regular stop for good food and drinks.

The flies are terrible and I got food poisoning from this bar. 0/10 - do NOT recommendread more

Only one bartender at the bar on Labor Day. The pool is packed, many people eating but they must…read morewait for the bartender to ring up your order. I was even more disappointed when I talked to a woman sitting at the bar on a laptop and found out she is the Manager. Any decent Manager in hospitality would get herself behind the bar and step in to help!

We stopped in for lunch on Sunday and the place was completely dead. Unfortunately, both the food…read moreand the service were pretty mediocre. I can understand why people come here when the back deck is open--the water view is definitely the biggest draw. But with the outdoor seating closed, I honestly don't see much reason to come. At least during the daytime, there was zero vibe or energy inside and nothing about the experience really stood out. Maybe it's a completely different atmosphere at night or when the deck is open, but based on our Sunday lunch experience, I wouldn't come back.

Wow. I didn't know a place could be this bad. Such a disappointing Mother's Day meal. Lots of empty…read moretables but it took us 30min to be seated even with a reservation. Once seated it took an additional 30 min to be greeted by a waiter -- This seemed to be everyone's experience. The menu is so not it. As nicely as they tried to remodel the restaurant the menu did not match the vibe - fried, sub- par bar food options like every other restaurant in town. They were out of the steak, the only thing that sounded appetizing. I settled with potato cheddar soup that was more like queso in a cup. Such a disappointment. I don't understand why restaurants are okay with operating at this level. If you're going to have a restaurant why not strive to make it the best?

The server (Katie) was attentive and helpful in choosing our entrees; Salmon was very flavorfulread more

Excellent service and delicious food! This review is from our visit back in June when hubby and I…read moresat at the bar and Cassie was our server/bartender. Cassie was very friendly right from the start. Made for a very enjoyable meal. I had the blackened salmon, dinner with Jasmine rice and steamed broccoli and hubby had the fish and chips. Both dinners were delicious and enough food to take home for a second meal. Heading back there tonight for a birthday dinner. Unless There is something new on the menu, I'll be ordering the blackened salmon dinner once again and I'm sure hubby will order the fish and chips. I'll update this review if there's anything new to report!