Sawmill Saloon

1003 Maple St, Big Rapids
(231) 796-9812

Recent Reviews

Cindy Osaer

Karaoke there is awesome!!!! I always feel welcome there.

Z-Knight FERGUSON

Great friendly staff and a cool building!!! Stop by you'll enjoy it

Fred Roodvoets

Good bar food. Has outdoor seating too. Limited draft beer selections. Right off the White Pine Trail for bicycle riders. The ceiling is covered in dollar bills, and other cool postings on the walls. They have a stage for musicians and mic nights.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: 10 Spicy Chicken Wings, Hot Dog

Matt King

My wife is a cancer patient. She smokes a CBD cartridge out of a vape pen. Everybody vapes in this bar, even the karaoke person. I don't ask them what's in there vape pen. The law states says no cigarette smoking. Anyway, the "singing bartender" approached my wife and said, there is no THC smoking in this bar to the both of us. My wife said, i don't do THC, I do CBD. He said, no I know what that is and it's THC. I said Really, I said this is Not a THC vape pen. He said, yes, that is THC because it's a vape pen. I told him there are CBD cartridges that use a vape pen.Are you accusing us if that? He said yes. I said I'm done here, I'm leaving and I will be in tomorrow morning to speak to the owner about this.Further action will be taken by the both of us

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Justin Macauley (macaulj)

Food is moderate and average. There are better places in town to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Amy Gibbons (monarchwhisperer)

The best burgers and fries!People too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A. Bing

Really enjoy the Sawmill Saloon. The atmosphere is relaxed and low profile. The entertainment outdoors is always enjoyable. The outdoor seating area is great. Would recommend having a server or staff member in the outdoor area. The activities during the week are entertaining and well planned. The location is perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amber Rutkowski

Went for drinks, didn’t try the food.. but the atmosphere lemme tell you.. AMAZING. Just like hanging at home in the backyard enjoying your people.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Off Road 4 By 4

This girl/ bartender had the most amazing voice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

FriedMattato

Burger was't particularly good to begin with, and unfortunately crunched down on a bone shard after waiting for what felt like forever after ordering, ruining my whole appetite. Seems understaffed, wouldnt be surprised if the owner is the type who says "No one wants to work anymore uwu"

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Judy K.

I thought to give this establishment a 1 star review; I bumped it up to 2 stars because the atmosphere is pretty cool... and pet friendly. However, the service was TERRIBLE. Admittedly, there was just one server working and a about 6 patrons seated together at a table when I walked in. I thought I'd keep it pretty simple by ordering a hot dog. The Sawmill Dog. I waited about half an hour before I went to the bar to ask the server to make my order to go. Then I saw her put a hot dog in the microwave and heat it up. I paid $8 and waited over half an hour for a microwaved hot dog, a couple slices of microwave b(facon), and a sliced pickle topped with fake nacho cheese! The excuse? Sorry it took so long; I had 9 people come in (which was the same 6, not 9 people who were already seated and served when I arrived). At least be honest and just say you forgot about my order.

Ed Meier

No wait staff, one bartender at first, live band (no cover) could hit their notes but nothing special. We met to drink to a lost friend and we had privacy to do that. Friendly place, all locals who know each other.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Richard Smith Jr

Very nice bar. Atmosphere was good. The band was great. Food was good and reasonably priced. The outdoor patio was beautiful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Onion Petals, Giant Bavarian Pretzel, Battered Mushrooms, Breaded Pickles,

Jared Jacques

It's just good, if you don't like it that's you problem

Mary Curie

Older bar that reminds me of a neighbor bar. Atmosphere is relaxing. We went for lunch. They have bands in the evening, some of which are Blues. Food was good as well as service. I would like to go again in the evening when they have a Blues band. Would I recommend this place...yes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breaded Clam Strips, Chicken Tender Strips

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