Szots Bar &amp; Grill

I was in town and had to try a burger after watching a few reviews that have come up in my feed…read more I ordered the Blue cheese burger and got it with mushrooms and the Frank's hot ranch on the side. Delicious. Like a four napkin burger haha. It isn't overly large, although a 12 ounce option is available. It's just bar grilled goodness with shredded lettuce and packed with flavor. The inside reminds me of The Bird in Mt. Pleasant. The waitress was great, refilled drinks without asking and it was busy but not packed around 3 on a weekday. Also had sweet potato fries and they were perfect darker orange but not burned. Lunch for two was $30 for 2 burgers and soda.

I love Schubergs and each time I go I try a new menu item. My food is always fresh and…read moremade-to-order. I have long loved their sweet potato fries and was devastated when they were removed from the menu. (I hope, at some point, they make a triumphant return!) Try the Mushroom Swiss "Schu" or the cod basket. They're excellent!

Free popcorn

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Sawmill Saloon

3.2(21 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great place to get a beer, food hits and doesn't break the bank. Bartenders and staff are great…read more Live music nights and trivia are total hits

I do like coming here for karaoke. This is a very down home kind of bar with a lot of friendly and…read moresupportive people. I've been coming here for months now and I bring my daughter for karaoke because it is such a supportive environment. The people here are really helping to build her confidence. The food honestly is lacking in just about everything. It's all frozen with minimal preparation but it does fill the hole and I think it's fairly priced for what it is.

Front of Saloon

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The Sawmill Patio

Gypsy Nickel Lounge

4.1(95 reviews)

0.2 mi

The reviews are true about the location. The deck is right on the river, providing a fabulous…read morebackdrop to a meal. The menu is not fancy - wraps, burgers, wings, salads, fried apps. Good drink menu for my purposes. My party enjoyed the chicken wrap, bean burger, veggie burger and chicken wings. The wings came out over cooked, but the replacement came out prefect. Gythnth (Gwen) provided excellent service. The food came out hot, including the fries! This my dear reader is unfortunately a rarity. This is not sophisticated dining establishment. It is pub fare, with great service in a scenic location. Five stars for execution.

Food and drinks at the Gypsy are usually quite good! We often sit at the bar and... sometimes…read more.. the service is a little slow. The place has, on occasion, been loud and chaotic during the dinner hour. I don't think it's the best choice for parents with small children. Having said that, if you're not in a hurry and you want a good meal, eat at the Gypsy Nickel.

River view

Cobb Salad (mixed) and Lake Perch Tacos.

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Star Shooters

2.9(19 reviews)

0.7 mi

Good times and fun games they brought us into games, buy a round and have fun the rest of the nightread more

Stood there for 10 minutes, then when the bartender was free.... He went to the girls that just…read morewalked up. If you don't have woman parts, don't go there.

Chicken fajita salad

Spicy beef wrap

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Shooters!

#52 Sports Bar and Kitchen

2.9(18 reviews)

1.6 mi

The owner is THE BEST!! We only stop by 2-3 times a year when in the area for work, and he always…read moreremembers us. Also, our waitress is always so cool, and her vibe is perfect. We actually loved our lunch so much, we came back for dinner!!

We really appreciated the great service and good food! We popped in to watch the NCAA women's…read morefinal game. Although there were a few TVs going with different sporting events, our server found a way to get the sound on for our game. It was a great place to watch.

Our bar features 13 draft beers featuring many Michigan based micro brews.

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Weekday happy specials!

The Gate

1.8(5 reviews)

1.0 mi

We went on a Saturday afternoon. We had a hard time finding bowling balls that were under 14…read morepounds, shoes that were the right size, and we were forgotten about for our chips, salsa, and pitcher of beer. It was a busy afternoon but that doesn't invalidate poor bowling experience. I do not recommend.

We love getting burgers and beer pitcher here. It is just so worth it, we couldn't pass. It is…read moresuch a great deal!! Their most basic, home run burger - 1st base, is even better than applebees and mind you bigger too for only $6.99 so I couldn't resist. Even the plating/presentaion is better than applebees. The bartenders and waiters are friendly. And most of the food/drinks I've tried from the menu is pretty good. So I would definitely recommend this to anyone. If you decided to sit down at the bar though, it could get a little noisy especially because of the bowling sound (compared to the old location) but if you're just there to eat they have a separate area which is a lot quieter. P.S.- I miss the old location especially their FISH FRIDAY cuz their battered fish is amazing!!!

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Blue Cow

4.0(180 reviews)

0.6 mi

•$$$

Amazing place great for br and the downtownhihgly recommend visiting when in br or at ferrisread more

The food was good. It would be nice if they offered more selections. The waitress was ok, not…read moreextremely friendly. She got our food to us in a timely manner. The only thing I was kind of disappointed in was...the restaurant seemed to be a little rundown, especially the restroom. If they updated the decor and design it would have a better ambiance. Overall, I would recommend.

Inside

It's Greek to Me Wrap

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Buffalo Wild Wings

2.6(73 reviews)

1.5 mi

Steph is an amazing waitress! So kind and sociable! Food came very quickly and overall a great time!read more

Management are idiots! Would serve me a beer because of an out of state ID. Said something about…read morenot matching some book. Never had a problem drinking on the road at 35 years old but first time for everything

Buffalo Wild Wings

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.6(96 reviews)

1.4 mi

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Applebee's, and a huge part of that was our server,…read moreJacob! From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. Our drinks were always full, our food came out hot and exactly as ordered, and he checked in just the right amount without ever feeling rushed. Jacob went above and beyond to make sure our meal was perfect, and his positive attitude truly made the whole visit better. This is the kind of service that keeps us coming back. Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service--thank you, Jacob, for an awesome dining experience! We'll definitely be back Try the new O-M-cheeseburger!

Applebee's has a great menu IF you do not have a gluten allergy and are not borderline diabetic…read more Too few options with no gluten and low sugar/carb. I ordered a salad and it was served with a breadstick touching the salad. The textbook definition of cross contamination. I feel they are overpriced for the few options I had. Need more options for people with dietary restrictions.

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Ruby Tuesday

3.1(59 reviews)

2.1 mi

Great birthday parties combined today celebrated at Ruby's ! Nice quiet atmosphere, great service…read more, salad bar , all food came out quick and correct. Amazing attentive waiter !

We live just 2 miles away, be going off and on since they opened, have watched it go up and down…read moreit's at the bottom at this time, the wife and I went in last week for dinner and the ribeye's were very poor they could not be eaten, had shrimp as a replacement witch was overcooked we finished and feft the server a good tip, pledge not to try it again.

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Stephen K.

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5 years ago

Not the same it used to be when I would come here as a kid. Reaks of weed and heard lots of very inappropriate and offensive conversation. Still giving 2 stars because food is very good and you can't beat the prices! Wish I had known what to expect before bringing my family by for dinner. If you like good, cheap, burgers, you can't go wrong here but I recommend you get takeout and don't dine in. read more

Alicia W.

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10 years ago

By far the best burgers in town for the best value. The chili and Reuben are amazing as well. The background noise is perfect for visiting with family and friends. The people are always super friendly and the locals make you feel right at home. read more

Cathy G.

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4

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7 years ago

Excellent burger! Ten times better than Schubergs! And cheaper too! Great place and a comfy atmosphere! Drinks are good too. Service- great! I wanted a shirt but didn't have my size! Will definitely be back! read more

Alicia W.

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4

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9 years ago

The local hang out for Big Rapids. Voted best bar and burgers in mecosta county and outstanding record for winner of mecosta county chili cook off. Awesome staff and friendly locals! read more

Bobby S.

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2

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2 years ago

Great BLT and at a good price. The staff welcomed us in and they had a friendly environment. quick and delicious

Nick I.

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4

9 years ago

Anywhere you can get a cheese burger and a beer for under ten bucks is a good place in my book.

Pete B.

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9 years ago

Best burgers in town. Cheap beer. Great people. Must stop and check it out

Joan9581 B.

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3

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4 years ago

Stopped 210 doors locked Cars in lot guess don't want service

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