Went for dinner on Wednesday with extended family and had the worst service I've seen in Michigan. It took over 90 minutes to get dinner including food for two young kids and two meals off the kids menu which we specifically requested be prepared early. And when it finally came at the two hour mark the meals were cold and soggy. Making young kids wait 90+minutes to after 8pm for any food is a sure fire way to ruin a family evening and despite our repeated requests for food or an explanation we were just told that Wednesdays are busy and it's always like this. No concern or apologies for the long delay. Maybe this works for older retired couples who have two hours to wait for dinner, but not a family friendly restaurant at all. read more

This is a tough one to write but I am going to do it anyway. My wife and I took our grandson out for his 18th birthday. We thought it would be nice to go to Timothy's which we have enjoyed in the past. We arrived for our 5 pm reservation and were seated on the patio as we requested. There were only 4 people there when we were seated. We got or drinks and appetizers in a timely manner and then the wheels fell off. We sat and waited as the patio filled up and it was soon apparent that everyone had their food but us. Our waitress pretty much ghosted us and we finally asked another waitress to find ours. She came bye and said our order was the very next one as if we were getting special treatment. My wife found a manager who said he would check on it. We told the waitress that we were over it and asked for the bill. Then the manager came out with the food. He seemed shocked when we asked that he box it for take out since we were 2 hours into the meal and had soured on the idea of this being a special event. We just wanted to leave. We took our boxed food and left after paying full price for everything without anyone offering any discount or more importantly acknowledging that there was a problem. We are done. I would like to think that this was just an off night but we aren't willing to try again. read more

The BEST food hands down. All the reduction sauces, the appetizers, entrees, desserts. PERFECTION!

Nice spot with delicious food and reasonable prices. Live music and varied menu. Would totally recommend! Get the grilled Caesar salad - yum! read more

We are never disappointed when eating at Timothy's. We haven't been here since they started st Gordon Beach Inn. So glad they expanded. The menu is expansive. Each offering is better the the next. So hard to decide what to eat. I ended up with the Tile fish and my husband had the grouper. Both were perfectly cooked to a flakey mouthwatering state. You have to try Timothy's house vinaigrette with your salad. I wish I could take some home. So good. We had to try some dessert so we had the fruit crumble. Ours had peaches but they have other fruits depending on the season. All this great food while sitting at by a large picture window with a view of the gardens. Update/tip: Make a reservation so you don't have to encounter the rude snobby hostess and get seated with the riffraff. read more

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Top notch dinning. The Brussels sprout appetizer is mouth watering with flavors that bursts goodness in every bite. The Cedar planked Halibut is delicious by far my favorite dish. Service is great. The staff is highly attentive to all requests. The ambiance has a lovely feel of colorful art. Definitely a great place for date night, family gatherings and nights out with friends. read more

Been there four times. Food has been under cooked. Service is fair, depending on how busy they are. Ambiance is nice inside and outside. The busier they are the worst the food. Not a recommendation. I'm read more

Went there this evening, the Hostess was very rude with a major attitude!! After waiting 15 minutes without even a hello from her. Like she was doing us a favor. Mentioned we were in from out of town, she could care less. Not a good vibe at all. First impression's are usually right. We turned right around and went up the street to cozy Italian restaurant, it was wonderful!! read more

Great food, service, selection... and a nice vibe. Coconut Crusted Grouper is one of my favorites. But they have something for everyone. Steaks , ribs,chicken all in delicious and eclectic preparations. Try a Michigan blueberry martini to start! read more

The white fish is excellent and service was outstanding! I would recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a nice evening out!

Great food Great atmosphere Wonderful staff We always make our way to Timothy's when visiting New Buffalo, Michigan read more

The Thai Chilean Sea Bass is my new favorite meal. We enjoyed the best egg rolls & fish for dinner. Love the ambiance! Great service.

It breaks my heart to leave this review. One or two bad experiences does not erase a multitude of good ones. But we just experienced the worst. After talking this restaurant up to our out-of-town friends, we were mortified. The tone was set when they placed us (4) at an on octagonal table designed for six. Not so bad, however, the restaurant was nearly empty. The real disappointment was after each of us tasted our cocktails. Each one was terrible. In fact, describing them as terrible is actually a compliment. When we mentioned it to our server, we were then advised that the bartender was "willing to add more flavor" to each. We were also advised that it was their customary bartender. It was bewildering that the bartender did not come out, and even more bewildering that we were not offered a fresh set of drinks. Perhaps the restaurant is on hard times. We all felt the bartender thought each of us did not know what we were talking about, or were grifters. We don't know what she thought, she never came out to investigate. Unfortunately, this experience likely biased us for the rest of the meal, which was mediocre at best. The tomato soup was amazing, but that was about it. The service was adequate, and it was very clear that our server was brand new, and likely intimidated by the bartender. This has been a favorite restaurant of ours for decades, even before it was Timothy's. One of our children had their rehearsal dinners at Timothy's. These facts were politely communicated to our server in an attempt to convince him that the cocktails were beyond the pale horrendous. Every single one of the four. We are actually very stoic people who don't complain. We over-tip. We all had jobs like the people serving us that night. We are all professionals in service industries. We deal with clients every day of our lives. We also have substantial experience dining in every type of restaurant, diner, yurt, food truck, and grub hall all over the world. Wow, was last night a disappointing bust. read more

It breaks my heart to leave this review. One or two bad experiences does not erase a multitude of good ones. But we just experienced the worst. After talking this restaurant up to our out-of-town friends, we were mortified. The tone was set when they placed us (4) at an on octagonal table designed for six. Not so bad, however, the restaurant was nearly empty. The real disappointment was after each of us tasted our cocktails. Each one was terrible. In fact, describing them as terrible is actually a compliment. When we mentioned it to our server, we were then advised that the bartender was "willing to add more flavor" to each. We were also advised that it was their customary bartender. It was bewildering that the bartender did not come out, and even more bewildering that we were not offered a fresh set of drinks. Perhaps the restaurant is on hard times. We all felt the bartender thought each of us did not know what we were talking about, or were grifters. We don't know what she thought, she never came out to investigate. Unfortunately, this experience likely biased us for the rest of the meal, which was mediocre at best. The tomato soup was amazing, but that was about it. The service was adequate, and it was very clear that our server was brand new, and likely intimidated by the bartender. This has been a favorite restaurant of ours for decades, even before it was Timothy's. One of our children had their rehearsal dinners at Timothy's. These facts were politely communicated to our server in an attempt to convince him that the cocktails were beyond the pale horrendous. Every single one of the four. We are actually very stoic people who don't complain. We over-tip. We all had jobs like the people serving us that night. We are all professionals in service industries. We deal with clients every day of our lives. We also have substantial experience dining in every type of restaurant, diner, yurt, food truck, and grub hall all over the world. Wow, was last night a disappointing bust. read more

We had a wonderful walleye dinner at Timothy's recently. It was absolutely delicious and the mashed potatoes were fabulous too! Our waiter, Robert, was attentive and helpful with the recommendation. We can't wait to return! read more

Been going to Timothy's for years, both the old location and the new. Never once have I been disappointed. Shout out to my favorite dish, Coconut and Macadamia Nut Crusted Grouper. Since it is pretty rare to see Grouper on a menu, it is my go to...bonus that it is delicious and always cooked to perfection. Timothys bar will use fresh mulled fruit in their drinks and the deserts are always fresh and scrumptious. Love the decor, and the fish themed chihuly like glass display hanging from the ceiling. The motto of the place it "Expect it to be wonderful" and it truly is...every time. read more

Amazing dinner and fantastic chef! Our favorite place to celebrate special occasions and to take our out of town guests for a wonderful meal every time! Love the friendly atmosphere Grilled Caesar SaladLemon Basil SaladThai Chilean Sea Bass. read more

Best seafood in SW Michigan! Unique, hand crafted cocktails are supreme. I would recommend this fine dinning establishment. read more

We were here recently for dinner. Service was good. I love the lemongrass chicken. I also liked my burger and tomato soup. We will definitely return. read more

Back at Timothy's for their amazing Bang Bang Shrimp! Fresh, dunked in an amazing peanut glaze with a touch of heat. This is what Sizer Appitizer Perfection Tastes like. Always perfect, always amazing! It was so good that we ate the plate before we could share the shot! Sorry, come try it for yourself and tip the waitstaff these folks took it on the chin during the pandemic. Show the love with a tip that shows some appreciation. We tipped 50%, just to say..."Thank you for weathering the storm!" Worth every penny. Genuine service doesn't get better than how you are treated at Timothy's. Just like family! We rolled in late for a delicious nightcap. Kitchen had just closed down, but in typical Timothy's style, they opened the kitchen, whipped up our Amazing, succulent Bang Bang Shrimp, anyways! Who does that? This is where you come to be treated like royalty. The visionary owner even came out of the kitchen to join us. This guy is a Foodie Legend. Eating at Timothy's is like attending a Culinary Master Class! Ron L. read more

Timothy's Restaurant - Bang Bang Shrimp was so good that we ate the plate before we could share the shot! Sorry, come try it for yourself. - New American Near Me - Union Pier, Michigan

Always the best food and the staff couldn't be better! The atmosphere is really nice no matter where you choose to sit. Looking forward to my next visit ! read more

Giving this three stars because of the server. She was super The food (chicken confit) was bland and the fries were ice cold and I mean ICE cold We have had many really good meals at this restaurant but this one was really bad Not sure if there is new management or a new chef but this experience was not worth going back read more

What a pleasure!! The food and service were excellent!! We went with a group of friends and we all agreed our dishes were fabulous! Here is what we ordered: Coconut Grouper Bang Bang Shrimp Ribeye steak Chilean Seabass Salomon Ahi Tuna Not to mention fancy and absolutely yummy cocktails!! The Rat Pack, The not so rat pack, old fashion and Salty Dog were out drinks. We loved them all. The cherry on top was our server Allison. She was on top of it all and checked on us. What a perfect dinner on vacation! read more

Tonight at Timothy's was everything you could wish for in a dining experience. Ann's recommendations on drinks were in depth and thoughtful based on our preferences. The cucumber basil martini was crisp and refreshing and the new old fashion was a great take on a classic. The shining star is the owner, Tim. He's the textbook definition of hospitable, so gracious and so generous. The different sections of the restaurant have different feels so Timothy's is perfect for a casual drink in the bar or a romantic date night. I love the TVs in the floor of the bar, what an interesting touch! Timothy's will always have my business. read more

Timothy's Restaurant - Cucumber basil martini - New American Near Me - Union Pier, Michigan

Incredible fresh food, great atmosphere, people. Love their diverse menu with price ranges for everyone.

Some of the best seafood in the area Great staff and food, highly recommend this restaurant read more

Always a wonderful experience at Timothy's! Tim is a culinary master and he might even come out of the kitchen to meet you at your table. We appreciate the menu options all year long! read more

Rough experience. Ate here while traveling from out of town. Tried to give it the benefit of the doubt but it was a fail from service to food. The waitress seemed busy and overwhelmed which is understandable in the restaurant business lately, but we felt like we were a burden to her the whole time. No introduction and tried pushing sides with no welcome or chit chat. Just very matter of fact. Food was very underwhelming and expensive for flavors that wouldn't rival applebees. Lacked seasoning. One dish was overcooked fish while the steak was cold. Definitely not herb crusted steak. Save your time, save your wallet, go elsewhere. read more

Everything from drinks, appetizers, to main dish was so delicious! The server was excellent. Made great suggestions and there if we needed anything. Vibe was fun on a Saturday night. Had reservations and got us right to our table! Will definitely go back ! read more

First of all, I overpaid for our meal for 3 kids and two adults. Second, the staff couldn't have been snottier when we came to pick up our order. Nobody even talked to my husband when he tried to pick up our carry out order. If you have a dress code to pick up an order after spending time at the beautiful beach: state it in the pickup directions. We aren't dining in. We chose to chill at our friends' place (who is a local) instead. Portions and meals? Please ask other locals for places that are worth the money and offer the very LEAST: good customer service. Thank you for my basic side salad. read more

A must stop if in the New Buffalo area. Many options and specials on certain nights. A beautiful back patio that serves pizza and has a bar. We did not get to experience the pizza part this time but ambiance is cool. Highlights were the roasted garlic, duck special and Ahi Tuna. Our server Randy was very helpful on all our questions. We will be back.. read more

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Awesome service...incredible food...can't wait to go back. Felt safe during this whole pandemic ordeal as well. Stay healthy read more

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Robert was awesome!!!!!!!! The restaurants is amazing and we want to go there a million times!!! We wish we could go there everyday! Thank you! Wiley and Hitchens! The food was fantastic, thank you for such a wonderful evening! Wiley and Hitchens' Mom and Grandma! read more

If giving no stars was an option, I would have chosen that option. 6:30 reservation for 6 was initially seated at a table for 4... after that correction, we sat for 22 minutes before water was brought to the table. After another 20 minutes we were brought poorly made drinks which tasted nothing like what was ordered. Another 15 minutes passed and our order was taken... after which we waited another 65 minutes before the food was brought to the table. The excuse: we ordered modifications... since when is a side order a modification Anyway... not interested in ever revisiting in the future. read more

I'm so grateful we chose Timothy's for our 10 year anniversary. As Chicagoans we are spoiled by amazing food. Choices seem scarce in the area but WOW!!!! Everything was amazing service food drinks! Thank you so much we will be back. read more

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This place is a must for a delicious night out and to enjoy food I only look forward to eating there. Yummy seafood with flavors only they have mastered. Although I loved the original location, the new location has one of the best ambiances in the area. I always recommend Timothy's! read more

Did a stage one day a while back and watched a cook drop chicken on the floor then cook it and serve it. Told the chef before it went out and he still served it! Grossssssss read more

This is easily the best restaurant in Harbor Country and on a par with restaurants of its type in Chicago. Great menu, great service, great surroundings, what else is there? We go regularly. read more

I haven't been to Timothy's in years but attended a birthday party there this past Sunday. I was sorely disappointed. The service was good but the food was subpar, which did not match the price point. The Sunday night special was a rack of smoked ribs. They were the toughest ribs I've ever encountered in a restaurant. I ordered a full rack to start with and the "full rack" they served was 7 bones. A full rack of ribs is 10-13 bones, not 7. It wouldn't of mattered however because they were barely eatable. Another member of our party ordered the same thing and sent hers back to the kitchen. I wish I would have done the same. I instead saved mine for a topper for my dogs kibble. They didn't seem to mind. I had two drinks and a dessert and my bill was just shy of $80. I could have spent a third of that at a local pub and got a better meal. read more

I've had an excellent time each and every time I go. My favorite is the white chocolate crème brûlée. I've had a different entree every time and they've all been perfectly cooked. read more