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Third Nature Brewing Company

4.0 (163 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Kassey T.

I've been here a couple times in the past few years since my last review because it is close to my mom's and she likes it there. Every time, service is quite slow, so plan to be around for a while and flag down your server. I was super bummed they were sold out of their beer cheese Mac and cheese (also very odd for a weekday around 5pm) but the street bowl was much better than I expected! It was relatively spicy, but I like spice! I was so disappointed in the kid's Mac and cheese! I did not expect crappy Kraft Mac and cheese for $7.50! I thought for sure it would be a homemade Mac because of the price. My kid said it was gross and threw it all out.

pumpkin pie ale!
Tiffany S.

Visited Third Nature for the first time for a friend's wedding. The staff here offerings - from the beer (hi pumpkin pie ale!!) to the food - were awesome. I was really impressed with the diversity of the buffet food so guessing that they have some solid menu items if you come here regularly - we had: Cocktail Hour Appetizers: dry-rub wings, warm soft pretzel sticks Dinner Buffet: Pulled Pork Sandwich Bar, Street Bowl Bar, Caesar Salad, Brisket Chipotle Chili, Beer Cheese Mac (Cavatappi pasta, beer cheese sauce, sriracha bread crumbs & scallions). I also thought it was such a nice touch that they had grilled cheese and "regular" mac & cheese for the kiddos. The venue itself is pretty lovely - especially right now in fall as it's right along a trail & surrounded by trees. It's also a pretty large outdoor space with firepits and really cool Adirondack chairs with the shape of Michigan Mitten as the backrest. I'd definitely come back on my own if and when I'm in the area.

Sara M.

I have been here twice in the last two weeks because the weather has been so nice lately and Third Nature has one of the best outdoor patios in the West MI area! The BBQ chicken pizza was my favorite food item we ordered and I got the pomegranate seltzer which was delicious. The first time I got Granny Z's cider but it wasn't sweet enough for me, just my personal preference! Both times I had a great experience, but I would say you can't come here and be in a rush, the service was on the slower side both times I've been recently. Depsite the slower service, I would still go back for the patio and the pizza! They have TONS of outdoor seating and I can't wait until the food truck in the outdoor area is open to order directly from there.

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Olivia A.

We made the trip out here because we wanted to sit in the Biergarten :) i loved the variety of seating and how much room there was for how many people there were. The inside was very nice as well. Big nature murals everywhere! They were quite busy when we arrived so it took some time for someone to greet us and find us a table. Once we were seated though our server came out right away with waters and got our drink order in. To start we tried out their Bavarian Pretzel! This was so good and the salt was abundant! Really liked dipping my pretzel in the cheese and the other end in the mustard. Such a good combination of flavor. Really loved this starter. We ordered a flight to get more tastes of their alcohol and I liked some (not much of a beer drinker) and my partner really liked ALL of them! For entrees, we both wanted the chicken sandwich. The white cheddar was melted perfectly over the crispy chicken and whatever sauce they used was the right amount of spicy. I absolutely devoured this. I ordered the sweet potato fries and he ordered the regular fries. Overall loved our experience here! We left before the storm rolled in but next time we wanna explore the trails nearby!

Menu 6/2025
Mary P.

Seems like service and food just continue to get worse. I recommend going to Eastern Kille Distillery instead! Has a nice outside area for the kids if you need it. Better food.

Street Bowl
Kyle V.

This was a pretty cool spot for a new date night idea. We were specifically looking for an outdoor patio and we have always heard great things about Third Natures outdoor space. It's definitely a drive from us but we enjoyed it on a beautiful day. The staff was all very friendly and made great suggestions on their food and drink menus. We sat down at the end of happy hour so we quickly ordered the pretzel sticks with beer cheese and a few drinks. We enjoyed our drinks and the pretzel sticks were burning hot and delicious. We both liked the side of mustard more than the beer cheese dip. The wings are a special on Wednesdays for a half dozen order for only $5. We were shocked by this deal because a full order was almost $22.. this price seemed insane for 12 wings. For our dinner, I had the fried chicken sandwich with a side Caesar salad and my wife had the street bowl. They were both very good but my wife said she preferred mine. The portions were great which matches the pricing. Overall, cool outdoor space that's great for families or dogs. The food menu had a great variety of options and the happy hour menu was a great deal.

Pretzel
Eileen B.

This place is gorgeous for a brewery Painted walls with stories to tell So pretty and relaxing They have an outdoor area with fire pits and heat lamps Lots of beer but I chose wine and it was so good and the pretzel was huge and yummy with spicy mustard Great place to have a fun Saturday

Sunil A.

What an absolutely beautiful campus this brewery sits on. Large indoor area that opens out to a massive outdoor patio and then lots of open space after that. While I didn't eat here, the food looked amazing. The beer was great! And at the end of the day that's what I was here for and I was not disappointed. It was pretty crowded and the service was still spot on. No complaints at all.

Cute inside area
Heidi C.

The service is great. Lots of fun drink options. We got the Orange Radler. Fun summer fresh beer. The food was good. The chicken sandwich was basically a chicken finger on a brioche bun with a spicy sauce. The turkey sandwich was pretty good. Lots of flavor. Great ambiance. The outside setting is what you come for. Very inviting and peaceful.

Banh Mi Burger with sweet potato fries
Minna M.

We came here on a Wednesday night It was not too busy. It was also trivia night so a few more people kept trickling in. I love their beer selection. I opted for a flight and most of the beers were pretty good. I ordered the Banh Mi Burger with sweet potato fries. Burger was very good with the veggies on it. The cucumber slices were pretty big but gave it a fresh taste. The sweet potato fries were kinda soggy and kinda disappointing since it was a $3.00 up charge. They have a nice little kids menu that made my 3 year old happy. And even a little dessert menu. We tried the crème brûlée. It was very tasty. Our service was pretty good. Our server was attentive at first and then seemed to get lost. Overall, it was a good time. We tried to play a little trivia but only got through a few rounds. I think you have to be there all night to play to the end. We would definitely come back for the beer!

Outdoor patio is the best part!

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Had a business dinner. We got to sit outside. I had the Butter Chicken was really good and the…read moreMargaritas were strong. lol.

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As Restaurant Week's final day draws to a close, we chose to try The Bier Distillery…read more Off a busy road, not too far from the West River Drive exit, is a well lit restaurant adorned with wooden barrel tables and chairs. Lofted above is a great looking outdoors complete with heat lamps and a mini A framed covered area that can be rented for parties. We were greeted warmly by friendly staff and given a kids menu, draft and spirits menu, regular menu and restaurant week menu. Menus galore! We went with the 3 course meal (many items can be ordered on the regular menu) for $25. I ordered the tomato paprika soup and my husband got the split pea soup. Of the two, the split pea soup was the clear winner. Two kinds of pork (cubed and shredded), well balanced seasoning and texture married well to enhance a soup I've loved since childhood. I could've easily eaten a bowl for my meal. The accompanying homemade Dutch Rye Bread, though I'm sure it's authentic, I didn't care for. It was dense, soft and had an off putting flavor. The second course we had was equally delicious. My hubby had the beef and pork sausage overtop a bed of mashed potatoes with kale, onions and bacon. I loved the addition of kale and the sausage was tasty. Everything was well seasoned. My beef slow cooked with apples and beer was delicious. I wish it had been served with more beef. It would have been nice to have some bigger chunks of meat to dive into. The mashed potatoes they came with were good, but the potatoes with kale were the star between the two dishes. The kid's meals were also good. The hamburger had a nice smokey flavor with a tasty side of fries. My daughter didn't care for her Mac 'n cheese, but that's because it was too refined for her palette. The Gouda cheese was complimented by the egg noodles. The third course was dessert. I tried the restaurant Flip custard: Dutch custard, fruit compote, and topped with a dollop of Greek Yogurt. It came with a cute spoon that gave the perfect portions and the flavors all complemented each other well. I would order this again and again. It was a great balance of tangy, fruity and sweet. My husband had the stroopwafle icecream. It was also good, and came with a cute mini stroopwafle. I washed all this down with their Bier Distillery Lager and tried a flavored banket spirit. This restaurant originally was just a beer and specialty liquor spot. I love that they now serve food, because that was the highlight of our evening. I wish this establishment was closer to our home, but perhaps will come back when the weather is nicer to enjoy the outdoor patio. Definitely come and check out this The Bier Distillery for yummy Dutch inspired food and drink! Worth the drive.

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