We left the disaster of McCollum's (where we had a reservation) to have our anniversary dinner saved at Thistledown & Row. They NEVER disappoint!! We felt relaxed, the food & spirits were amazing, and the staff are a joy! I love the added outdoor seating! We live here. We dine here. read more

The atmosphere is lovely and the service very good. The micro green salad with shrimp and potatoes was very tasty and attractive. The crostini bread was extremely paltry for $5 and the dessert tray showed generous large sample slices. When actually served it was half the size of the sample. For $11 it's overpriced. We would come back again. B plus experience. read more

I really liked this place. The food was good. Crab cakes, steak frites with green beans instead of frites, cream cake, and chocolate cake. Service is friendly. I really like the decor. I will say that the steak could use more flavor and a better crust but I would definitely return. read more

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Beautiful plate of salmon on wild rice with asparagus. Delicious and perfectly cooked. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Warm, attentive service. We'll be back! read more

Thistledown & Row - Salmon - Cideries Near Me - Buchanan, Michigan

Had an amazing meal! The bourbon & cherry pork chop was the best I've ever had -- perfectly cooked, juicy, and not too heavy. The drinks were great too. I was worried the cider would be too sweet, but they had several balanced options that were delicious. My dining partner got the Ruby & gold salad that was honestly one of the best we've had -- super fresh with an amazing house-made dressing. Served was very helpful navigating drinks and food based on our interests. Can't wait to go back! read more

Thistledown & Row - bourbon & cherry pork chop - Cideries Near Me - Buchanan, Michigan

The peach burrata appetizer was incredible! As well as the half chicken with a fresh potato salad.. great meal and service in a beautiful venue! read more

Cutest place ever -- total swanky speakeasy vibes! It felt kind of historical having this tucked away in Buchanan, especially with all the construction going on... gave off a fun Wild West energy. Our waitress was lovely and so attentive. I'm currently pregnant, so I really appreciated the yummy mocktails, and my husband was obsessed with the bread board. The spaghetti with white wine sauce was also phenomenal -- definitely a standout. Only tiny complaint: our Caesar salad came with the dressing on the side, which made it tricky to mix everything on the small plate. Not a dealbreaker, but worth mentioning! All in all, such a memorable night -- can't wait to come back. read more

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This place is a hidden gem that should be found by the masses! Rotating seasonal menu. The specials are always tasty. Please be sure to save room for dessert- they are delicious (the chocolate cake is to die for)! Please note they only serve wine, cider and cider cocktails. read more

Ate here July 2026. Service was excellent. Vibe was cute and food was very good. The watermelon refresher did not disappoint and the French fries were the best I ever had! Burger was also very good, and don't skimp on the bacon jam! Crabcakes were also delicious better than most places. And we eat out a lot:) read more

Wonderful food, service and ambiance at this restaurant! Every meal I've had there has been really enjoyable. I also picked up a variety of desserts for a party I was attending and they were all fantastic! read more

Ambiance very nice, service was good and helpful. Salmon is excellent. Pot Pie was a serious failure. Crust needed a knife, to many potatoes, no gravy at all. Certainly not made fresh. read more

Guys, I have been to many restaurants in my time. My goal when going into a new town is to find a new culinary experience and have a rounded opinion on it. Many restaurants have one area that falls slightly short, whether it's the lack of salt on the entree, the texture of the dessert or the temperature of each component. While I am okay to look over little things, I still notice. And I honestly look for those things that slightly disappoint. This restaurant however, was absolute perfection. I've never been to a perfect restaurant. My experience was that. The ambiance? Perfect. With high end components while not being pretentious. They do that balance of high end to comfortable quite well. Which is a thin line to walk. The service? Incredible. Every server was so kind and attentive while not interrupting or being too much. If they even made a mistake I know they would have done everything to make us happy. The food? Where do I start???!? First off the menu was a perfect balance of options. Not too much not too little. We couldn't decide so we ordered: Th truffle fries with aioli, perfect levels of salt and truffle. The aioli clearly homemade thick and garlicky. The carrot salad, so flavorful. It took you on a journey of flavors starting with the sweet carrot going into the cumin and paprika then ending with a pleasant spice. Creative yet cohesive!! The goat cheese and spinach pastry? Flavors on every level yet I found it a simple creamy yet affective start to our meal. Not over powering. Came out very hot and fresh balanced with the cold cream sauce on the plate. The salmon and duck were just perfection. They came out fresh and crispy on the outside while holding that lovely tender interior. While the salmon was salted very nicely with the cold seaweed salad to complement. The duck had a balanced thin layer of sweet from the glaze. Do not get me started on the cheesecake. I was blown away. Perfect sweetness to caramelized but not overwhelming. The crust tasted like cookie dough in the best way. Balanced with a black coffee and red wine? Beautiful. I know this is a new restaurant upon writing this review, but I can tell the chefs, prep cooks, servers and owners all have a passion and drive to put forward an experience of perfection. And that was my experience. Thank you for showing me it is possible. read more

Thistledown & Row - Salmon - Cideries Near Me - Buchanan, Michigan

We stopped in to share some afternoon drinks over a business meeting. The libations were grand, the sights were vibey, while the bar area was light and airy. We were well taken care of by our server, with trainee in tow. It was exciting to see the art work that danced on the walls. This is a great spot in downtown Buchanan, Mi. read more

Thistledown & Row - Bar taps, front window, wine glasses - Cideries Near Me - Buchanan, Michigan

Was there on a quiet Thursday night. The food was outstanding. Started with the Butter board, which is butter, balsamic, some yummy jam and various breads. Delicious. Next, side salads with balsamic. Great. I got the filet mignon and it was superb. My wife got the rosemary roast chicken and it was delightful. Thistledown is highly recommended! read more

The best dining and food experience hands down! The chef has amazing creations and by far nothing in the Niles & Buchanan area can top this awesome restaurant read more

Food was delicious, waitstaff was gracious and the restaurant atmosphere warm and relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. read more

Service was good. It seemed they might be short staffed. Food was generally very good. However, the pork chops and beef pie were quite salty. I asked for cracked pepper but it didn't make it to the table. It might be nice to have salt/pepper mills on the table. The salads are huge and very tasty. It was a nice dinner. The ambiance is terrific. read more

TL;DR, Beautiful decor. Good ciders. Pleasant service. Lackluster food. First, the good stuff: As an art director, I love their branding, and the interior designer gets all of the gold stars. It's a very trendy, stylish establishment. Their ciders were good. We tried three of them (Bark & Bean, Cherry Pickin' Cider, and the Barrel Aged Scion) and were happy with the selection. Now, the not-so-good stuff: The food was less than stellar. I ordered the strawberry jalepeño chicken, and my wife had the Polynesian chicken sandwich. Overall, both of our entrées were under-seasoned and bland. The chicken sandwich looked nice, but lacked flavor. The "seasoned" fries were cold and hard, like they were leftover from another service. We both had trouble discerning whether they were actually seasoned. We left them on the plate, and this is something that NEVER happens. We are a "no fry left behind" couple. I strongly believe that the quality of a restaurant's fries is an indicator of the care and quality they put into the rest of their menu. These fries utterly failed. The strawberry jalapeño chicken sounded delicious, but what they brought out was a thin piece of grilled chicken about the size of a drink coaster, topped with a little spicy strawberry jam, on about two-thirds of a cup of buttered rice. No vegetables or other sides. The portion was so small, my wife laughed out loud when they brought it out. Now, I'm not a quantity over quality person. I'm not looking for Midwest farmer-sized portions. But this plate was a joke. I would have given it a pass if the flavors had been outstanding, but it was as bland as an appetizer-sized portion of chicken and rice can be. For dessert, the hot honey peach cheesecake sounded amazing, but we didn't want to risk it. We decided to go elsewhere for ice cream. So, if you want a cool, trendy place to enjoy a cider or a glass of wine with friends, it's great. Just don't expect fireworks from the kitchen. read more

Fabulous food, ambience and service! Love how some people say it is swanky speakeasy setting and the service is so positive, friendly and just lovey! The bourbon & cherry pork chop was the bomb and the salmon with a citrus sauce was amazing too! We love Thistledown & Row and will be headed back soon. read more

First time dining in this establishment but will definitely return. The food was delicious and the service exceptional. We both had the supposed 6 oz. filet with mashed potatoes and green beans. I say supposed because I've had 6 oz. filets in the past but this one was at least twice that size. It was quite a bargain and the desserts were scrumptious. read more

Beautiful atmosphere ! Delicious food ! Innovative dishes! Upscale restaurant in a small town setting Highly recommend ! Keep in mind , they just opened ... give them a little time and grace until they are running full steam read more

Bistro setting, quiet, excellent food. Chef Jen is a game changer for the restaurant. Servers are nice and professional. We had the bourbon cherry pork chop and prime filet. Cooked to perfection and seasoned properly. Highly recommend! read more

We have eaten at Thistle down and Row several times, and each time the food has always been amazingly delicious. The service staff is very attentive and the decor and ambiance is wonderful. If you're looking for an upscale dining experience with a little less noise in Buchanan, this is THE place to go! read more

Our second time going, our second time being blown away. The flavors in both of our dishes were incredible and the service was amazing as always. Our drink were excellent as well a perfect was to kick of spring/summer! read more

Thistledown & Row - Braised venison and gnocchi and steak frites - Cideries Near Me - Buchanan, Michigan

Ordered their chicken strawberry walnut salad to go during one of the concerts at the commons. When we opened the boxes, there was no chicken on the salad. A handful of mixed greens some walnuts and cut up strawberries. We paid almost 30.00 for the two salads. If you want a great salad go across the street to McCoy Creek. There's enough to take home for lunch the next day. Small portions and expensive. read more

First time visiting with my Wife. We enjoyed a delicious appetizer and went to the main course. I had the filet and my Wife had the chicken. Both entrees' were made to perfection! Our Waitress was Jesse. Hands down the best Waitress/Waiter we have ever had in the past! She was very knowledgeable about the menu and paired our wine perfectly with our entree. Superior Customer Service skills, great personality and very friendly. She made our visit very memorable and we will be back certainly. Thanks Jesse! read more

Delicious food, excellent service. I love how the wallpaper echoes throughout the space, and the original tin ceiling. Great atmosphere.

Food was simply amazing. Cute atmosphere with great art on the walls. Elevated dining that downtown Buchanan has been lacking. Taste combinations were top shelf. Local owners instead of chains make it a highly recommended spot for dinner. read more

Such great ambience! The wall paper and light fixtures are to die for. I had the petite filet and it was so good. Excellent service and menu! We will be back! read more

Such an amazing add to our community! Went for dinner and loved it! Had the goat cheese appetizer, split the Thistledown burger and the Brussel sprouts side. Such lovely flavors, wonderful presentation and excellent wait staff. We will definitely be back. read more

Went there the first week they were open, my meal was fantastic, it's about time Buchanan get a more sophisticated restaurant.

Decided to check this place out while in town since it had so many great reviews. I only gave 3 stars because I feel there is plenty of room to improve upon. Pro: Hamburger and Mushroom Burger were very tasty. Side pasta salad was pretty good. Cons: only side options that came with the burgers or kids meals were pasta salad or fruit cocktail. What adult eats fruit cocktail? I'm talking like the sugary chopped up fruit from a can when we were kids. The pasta salad wasnt your typical pasta salad, so probably not a good idea for kids. Speaking of kids meals, the grilled cheese was not the typical american or cheddar. It was a white cheese, so my kid wouldn't eat it. My kid is annoyingly picky though. Also, I saw fries in pics when I googled the place, where are the fries? or homemade chips? Also, other menu items that I would have preferred like steak and calamari were in pics, but not on the menu :( Hoping they will be serving spirits in the future too, because only wine there now. Overall, yes we will give this place another shot and you should too, but hoping that they expand their menu and play some music in the place! It was oddly quiet. read more

Gorgeous atmosphere & friendly staff! Appetizers and cider flights were good. We will be back!

Can't say enough about how incredible my first (of many to come) experience was at Thistledown & Row! The mimosa flights brought an incredible mix of classic feel with new and interesting flavors. The food, from the goat cheese appetizer to the braised beef and gnocchi entree, was certainly among the best that I've had in SW Michigan. Additionally, the members of the service staff were extremely attendant and personable. I'm unbelievably excited for my next visit!!! read more

Went there last weekend I had a filet and my husband had a burger both were very good the service was great too and nice atmosphere! I would definitely go back read more