We had a good time at the Rubber Duck. We actually both ordered Taco Salads. They serve it was a…read moreprepackaged guacamole. I really would have loved some fresh guacamole. The shrimp cocktail was good and the cocktail sauce has a little zip to it. Drinks were decent, too.

Ordered a large beef southwest nacho for pick up and the portion was huge and it was layered and…read moretopped nicely. The side of gauc was my favorite it was prepackaged. The price was great $20 . I liked that it came in a pizza box. The sour cream was amazing. The downfall : the flavor of the taco meat was disgusting and it made it hard to get through or enjoy. Unappetizing - threw most of the nachos away. Two of us had the same opinion about the beef flavor - If you can recall elementary or middle School nacho meat flavor / seasoning back in the 90s that's what these tasted like. I'd be willing to try them with a different meat maybe it would taste better ?!

Mothers' Day Brunch was amazing! Food,drinks, service all of it. So glad the weather was gorgeous…read moreand we could enjoy the outside patio and play some games. Absolutely love this place.​

The good: decor, staff friendliness, menu size…read more Issues: construction- not their fault. May be affecting business. Salad- switching to chopped, lettuce free salad. Again, being cautious? Slow service- we can't see the kitchen, but for a small menu the service was too slow leading us to question organization and other things. Drinks- the prices are astronomical. Two gin and tonics were $38. That's outrageous! Food prep- In concept good. But it's not carried out well. Stuffed chicken should be sliced thinner or flattened then rolled. No problems with fried selections. Staff- need more thorough training before tending bar or serving tables. It's a speakeasy, so an inexperienced bartender should not be left on their own. If you do it well at justified prices, regardless of road construction, people will come. This establishment could use professional consultation. If they listen, could be amazing, but needs work.

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

Today we checked out this cool reszy bar the locals love this spot for the beer, reasonable drink…read moreprices & vibe that adds to the neighborhood. Laurie, the bar attendant, was friendly-awesome suggested her favs like Greek chicken pita w/ dill sauce & tater tots. She served yummy frozen cranberry sangria and apple cider slushies, Margarita w/ sugared rim, didn't miss. Wednesdays, Mexican night, the mucho nachos you can split with a friend, 3 for 5 taco specials, must try the Chorizo Burrito And some appetizers next time. GREAT stop try when you're in the area & HAVE A HAPPY JOY DAY Have a happy joy day!

I worked with George to arrange catering for a party. I asked a few questions about their limitless…read moremenu, and he assured me that I could truly choose whatever I wanted. He helped me figure out how much food I needed to feed my guests. I ended up going with a cookout-style menu. He made great suggestions, like replacing regular size burgers with sliders to appeal to adults and kids, and they could get a taste of everything else that I was serving. The sliders, toppings, buns, and chicken breasts were arranged so beautifully that I put away my serving platters and set out the takeout trays. The food was delicious and a lot of my guests commented on how nice everything looked and how good the food tasted. The price was very fair and I didn't have to cook or clean much. Pasta and salad sides also were fair priced. All the proteins were gluten-free, dairy, free, and nut free. I will make a note, we didn't discuss temperature of the burgers so this was my fault, and I am only stating so that anyone else who orders makes sure to add that to conversation. the sliders were pink inside. I will order them well done next time, no pink, for the sake of them being in a warmer for the duration of the party and keeping leftovers for the next day. The leftover chicken and sliders were just as good the next day.

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?

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.

UPDATE after multiple visits:…read more Now that I live nearby and have been to Bumpers Landing multiple times, my original impression has definitely changed. At best, this place is mediocre--and that's frustrating because the property itself has unlimited potential. The waterfront atmosphere during the summer is easily the best thing Bumpers has going for it. When the outdoor areas are open, it's a great setting. Take that away during the colder months, though, and it starts feeling like just another neighborhood hole-in-the-wall bar. The food is decent but nothing memorable, and the service has consistently been mediocre. A lot of the staff seem like they've been there forever and are simply going through the motions. There's very little energy or hospitality that makes you excited to come back. The culture also seems to revolve heavily around the owner, Paul. There are references to him throughout the bar, including a custom neon sign joking that knowing Paul won't get you a discount. I've also personally watched him enter the restaurant with what felt to me like a "local celebrity" presence. Maybe some regulars enjoy that, but to me it comes across as more ego-driven than guest-driven. I've also noticed political messaging displayed within the business. Regardless of whether I personally agree or disagree with those views, I don't understand the business decision. A restaurant should be somewhere everyone feels welcome. Why potentially alienate paying customers over politics? From an operational standpoint, the biggest issue I see is culture. During my most recent visit, one of the apparent leaders was running around helping serve food and handling whatever needed to be done, which I respect, but the overall staff still had very little energy. It feels like a bar that happens to serve food rather than a restaurant/bar actively trying to create a memorable experience. That's the disappointing part: the location itself could be incredible. Bring in fresh leadership, reinvigorate the staff, improve the food and service, create some actual culture and energy, and take full advantage of that waterfront property. This could easily be one of the best neighborhood bars in the area. Right now, though, I wouldn't recommend it. There are other waterfront options competing for the same customers, and a great location alone isn't enough. Bumpers has all the ingredients to be something special--it just needs an operation that lives up to the property.

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!!!

Good vibes, nice people, great food. My partner and I are…read morepescatarian and vegetarian. I always struggle to find food at restaurants that accommodate my diet, while he has more luck eating fish at most places. Octopus' Beer Garden was perfect for the both of us! They have an animal fat fryer, and a vegan fryer. I let them know what I wanted and that I was vegetarian, and they made my food in the vegan fryer. They have lots of options for a lot of different food allergies/restrictions, and it was all so good! The ambiance of being by the water was a plus. Also, you can take your drinks to the fire pits and hang out before going home. Staff was super sweet and accommodating, made me feel at home!

This place has a great atmosphere and really good service. The staff was friendly and attentive,…read moreand the overall environment is definitely what makes this place stand out. The food is above average--nothing that's necessarily going to win any awards, but it's good, enjoyable, and does the job. For me, the real reason to come here is the atmosphere and the service. If you're looking for a place to relax, have a good meal, enjoy the surroundings and be taken care of by a good staff, this is definitely a solid choice. I'd come back!

Great service Food is delicious well praised atmosphere is great.I highly recommend snapcheck out…read morethe new renovations

Basically a bar with good food. Has good music, pull tabs, and you can do your lottery business…read morealso. Plentiful bourbon selection to include hard to find Wellers and some Pappy. Had an old fashioned with angels envy that was well made. Also good beer selection. Rotating cast of servers and always making sure we had what we needed. The woman's bathroom was very very cold, and I guess that's not where you want to spend your time anyway. Definitely will go back! Tasty food, great drink selection.

I absolutely love dive bars and I have driven past this one for years and it was on my list to stop…read morein for a while now. It was as great as I hoped. No overpriced fancy cocktails, no pretentious leather aprons on mixologists, never even heard of Peychauds and would probably get you punched in the mouth. The other guys in here were the best, off color jokes, yelling at the pool table, cheering the Tigers... ...great time if you love dive bars

Great Bar! Great Staff! Great owner! Live entertainment and DJ/Karaoke on the weekends! Drink…read moreprices are so reasonable, awesome vibe all the way around! They also have a pool table and Horseshoe p