Belleville Bait Shop Bar and Grill

I must say I have never been treated the way I was tonight, in my entire life. My friend and I were on a road trip heading back home and we asked a girl wheres some good food nearby. She told us to go to the bait shop. We arrived and the host seemed really confused and walked into the kitchen and about 2 minutes later, walked back out and then sat us in a back area all by ourselves. We definitely felt secluded, in a bad way. We both ordered waters. Then my friend asked our server, Jenna for recommendations. She suggested the pulled pork mac n cheese. I got the walleye with mashed potatoes and gravy and a side salad with bleu cheese. Our server asked me if I'd like my salad first and I said, yes please. Welp fast forward maybe 10 minutes later and she brought all our food out, apologized that it came up to quickly to get the salad out first, dropped it all off, and said enjoy. My friend took one look at her dry "pulled pork" and couldn't bring herself to eat it. I started eating mine. The dressing tasted like ranch with chunks of bleu cheese. I couldn't tell if the mashed potatoes were instant but they definitely didn't look nor taste like fresh ones. The walleye was bland, and lacking of any flavor but I was starving so I tried eating it. About 5 minutes passed and our server came to ask how was everything. My friend apologized and stated Im sorry this looks so dry and unappealing, I can't eat it. The server offered to get her something different and my friend declined. The server took the food and then proceeded to the end of the bar where her, the bartender/ manager, and the kitchen manager started staring at us and talking about us. The kitchen manager who was dressed in plain clothes and drinking at the end of the bar walks up to our table and says "hey so um what was wrong with the food because I personally made it?" ( Which was a total lie. He was inebriated and sitting at the bar the whole time.) My friend stated she thought it was bbq pulled pork and he interrupted her and said it was. She said well it was so dry it looked old and unappealing. He said that dry food isn't an excuse, they would pack it up for us but he wasn't taking it off the bill. We both looked at him in shock. I've worked the restaurant industry for almost 30 years and I have never, ever heard someone speak to a patron in that manner! I pushed my food away seeing as my appetite was completely ruined and my friend told him she Was NOT paying for something she didn't eat. He started to argue and got aggressive especially for approaching two females in the manner he did. I asked him what his name was and he responded "don't bother with that", went to walk away, then turned back around and said Carter's my name. He said I'll send the owner over. We waited for a few minutes, saw no one was coming, so we got up and asked the server at the host stand to speak with the owner. The bartender comes up to us and tells us he's the manager. His demeanor was defensive from the start. And he goes on about how this is a small establishment and they don't take food off. Also, it's our fault for ordering something on a suggestion. He said he tasted it and it wasnt dry. We again stated we weren't paying for food she didnt eat and that was made wrong. He tried bargaining and saying he'd take half off and pack it up for us. We responded saying no and how he just stated that he ate some of the food why would we want something he stuck his finger in and ate??? About 2 minutes goes by and I paid for my food even though I barely touched it, he took hers off the bill and we left. I don't know what the owner thinks is going to happen with this many complaints about the exact same thing. I have never been to a restaurant that screws up your food, blames you, and tries to force you to pay for it. I hope the server doesn't get in trouble. They were all walking around on eggshells. It was very clearly a toxic and abusive work environment. I think it g

Bait shop has amazing service, delicious food!! I always go back. Please stop in and try this. Wings and fish and chips amazing.

Friendly service and tasty dishes. We will be back

Not my usual scene, but I was there for a friend. If you're into fishing, taxidermy fish and the like, you're in luck. The food was really good and the service was too.
We ordered the campfire tater, which was delicious and MASSIVE! It truly IS a meal by itself. And the delicious mini cheesecake bites!
We shared the spinach artichoke dip (can't recall the name) very tasty!
My friends each got the fried chicken bowl (it looked and smelled great) and the Impossible burger (this was also pretty good.)

Had the walleye dinner with cowboy beans and coleslaw excellent 👍

Great service, awesome vibe, dope music. Always a good time. The food is so good.

Great!

Belleville strawberry salad is my new fave! Love the dueling pianos 😁

They posted an opening day special starting at 11. We got there at 11 and when we asked about the specials, we are told they weren't starting until 12:30. But then we saw others get the specials, so I guess it just means if you know someone or not. I've only been here twice but each time it gives me a vibe that they're annoyed I came and don't really want me back. And the sandwiches don't even come with a side.

Had the steak breakfast tacos and they were delicious! Highly reccommend

The brunch was delicious! It was my first time eating brunch there and I ordered the 2 eggs and corned beef hash breakfast! Not only was it yummy the portion was huge!! I will be returning again! Not bad price either $12!

Went to the Baitshop on October 7th and ordered a chicken caesar wrap. I ended up sick with Campylobacter (food poisoning). The symptoms were so bad that I was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital for 7 days. I’ll never go back to this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very nice small town feeling bar, drinks are not fancy but they are strong and the food is authentic and almost comfort food good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great restaurant customer friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was a great place to meet up with friends with a great view of Belleville lake, and catch a game.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips