The Belvedere Grand

The food at the Belvedere Grand Restaurant was 10/10. Unbelievably delicious. As good if not better than food back home in Grand Rapids. The staff members were delightful as well.

We stopped for coffe which was delicious,and the people were so very kind! Our kids loved Winston the dog and their goats, Harmony and Penelope were also a huge hit! Beautiful place and can't wait to return!

Overpriced and unimpressed with the food. Blue gill was good but the ribeye not so much. Service was great though.

So sad to see the deterioration of this historic place. They’ve removed every ounce of character, charm and family friendly aspect. After decades of enjoying this spot, it’s sad to see it declining under new ownership. We continue to pop in here and there to check up and unfortunately it’s worse every time.

I've been coming to this spot for 30 years, ever since it was Chamberlin's and I was a preschooler. When the new owners took over, my husband, toddlers, and I visited a handful of times. We loved our usual routine of drinks and appetizers on the porch, where our girls could play on the kids playground and even meet some of the goats. We always had such a good time.

This summer, we were excited to return and try out the new coffee bar. As a total caffeine addict, I was really looking forward to getting a fresh coffee for myself and some kid-friendly breakfast options for our girls. We'd promised them they could run around and play on the playground like they always do.

Unfortunately, we were really disappointed when we arrived to find the playground and the entire kids' play area had been removed. Our kids were devastated! I'd hoped they might have just updated it with something else kid-friendly outside, but there was nothing there for them. That was a real bummer.

We went inside and tried to order bagels from the chalkboard menu, but were told they were out. So, we opted for cinnamon rolls, which were absolutely fantastic, and a yogurt parfait, along with my much-needed coffee. The barista was super nice and friendly, and the coffee was good. However, the $6.50 yogurt parfait was definitely not worth it. While the yogurt was fine, it was supposed to come with mixed fruit and granola. The granola was good, but the only fruit was frozen blueberries that I couldn't even bite into. I ended up picking them all out and just had yogurt and granola for $6.50.

Maybe I've set the bar too high, but I really miss the old Chamberlin's, and my kids truly miss the play space. While I like the idea of the new morning breakfast options, it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of execution. We'll definitely try again in the future, hopefully with a more positive review to write.

We were first greeted by the friendliest dog and two goats. That’s when I knew this place would be good. The server is very kind but just a tad bit slow understanding this is the UP. The food was outstanding.

I debated posting this review, as Bud and Kelly have been friends of mine and I had my wedding at the inn.

The plan to have Mother’s Day lunch was a big deal, since I live an hour and a half away and planned to take the in-laws. I wanted this to be something special.

The issues started with making lunch reservations. 4 calls made and not once did anyone pick up. I know for a fact Kelly would pick up after a ring or two.

When we did arrive and got seated, our waitress was very kind and took our orders after having a starter. The wait was quite long, considering there were only four other tables with customers and the bar was empty. The meal was sub par, to say the least. The $50 steak was tough and I should have skipped it for chicken strips on the kids menu.

I believe this was the first day open for the season but the whole place was just not what it used to be. The men’s bathroom had no paper towel, the decor is completely absent and there was no fire going. It was cool enough to keep a jacket on in the building. Someone propped the door to the back room with a rock and there were seasonal decorations spread all over the place.

To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. I was really hoping the new owners were going to make some improvements but this is missing the mark by a long shot. The ambience just isn’t the same and I miss the feeling of stepping into Chamberlins and being home.

Time will tell if this changes but I doubt I will return.

Nicole was warm and welcoming, Winston and Penelope and their sidekick were as well, breakfast sandwiches and cappuccino in the morning were just what we needed to start the day. They weren’t open for dinner the night we were there but the Shipwreck in town was equally welcoming as if we had been coming there for years. Warmth brings warmth.

First, let me preface that I was very excited about this meal with it being our first "real" meal in days.

I am not sure if our visit was an anomaly, but things started off well with our table already set upon arrival.

Unfortunately, the food was a bit underwhelming though. We started with the charcuterie board, which I will say was an A+ for everyone at the table (hence the 3 stars and not less).

However, the meal went downhill from there. We had the Tuscan Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp (as an entree). The Tuscan Shrimp was OK, and the Coconut Shrimp was not what was expected in a poor way. In both dishes, the shrimp was so crispy that the tails were hard to bite off.

After spending over $100 on the meal, we walked away less than satisfied.

Went for dinner on Friday night. It was so disappointing. I have been going to Chamberlin’s since 1995…I lived in McMillian and ate there for many occasions. You have made what was a 5 star to a 1 star. This is no longer “Chamberlin’s”. The owner definitely needs to rename the place. I couldn’t believe a worker actually swept
the carpet with a broom right
behind our table…
DISGUSTING!!! Food was cold
and very mediocre for the price I paid…which by the way, I was
overcharged!!! Waitress didn’t
even act like she wanted to be
there. Noise level was higher than it would have been if things had been left on the walls, etc. Too many issues to mention. Since my visit there I have shared my experience and find everyone has had similar experiences. OWNER: Find your own way to make people want to come back OR go back to what worked for BUD. I’m pretty sure you won’t care, but my friends and I will NEVER return.

Service: 2

Don't pay attention to any bad reviews of the food! It was the most amazing food I have had in a long time! The cook is amazing and the new hours with reservations has resolved the problem of long waits. We did not have to wait any longer than any other restaurants. We stayed 2 nights. Place was clean and has a friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed the bonfire, the lake view, the porch, the gazebo, and coffee available all day with some snacks was a plus!

Breathtaking oasis. The view, the rooms, the hospitality is top notch! Michelle, the cook should have her own cooking show! Her creations are amazing!!! Make your dinner reservations now! The staff is wonderful! Everyone is so friendly! 5000+ stars!!!

Service: 5

First of all, the wait staff was amazing, but the management could use some drastic improvements I grew up going here and it was always a great experience. Five years ago we got married here and love it. We came back to celebrate our five year anniversary and had a rude awakening. Over the past couple of years a new owner has come in. “Reservations required”. We called day of and made a reservation for 6:15… we weren’t able to be seated until almost 7:30 because the kitchen had a catering event they were doing. The entire time we kept being told 10 more minutes, ten more minutes, ten more minutes… One of the smallest menus you have ever seen (both font and options). No steak option, which bothered my already annoyed husband. The entire atmosphere is different, many changes have been made on the interior. The owner was there but not once did she come check in the customers even after the extremely long wait and even after asking to speak with a manager. It’s not anything like the chamberlains anyone has grown up with, sadly. It’s no longer a place that I would bring my family to for special occasions.

Chamberlains ole forest inn, Curtis MI
Love this place. Come here every time I’m in town. Wonderful dining experience not often found in the

Service: 5

First time up under new ownership, We were not disappointed, same ol Chamberlin's. Great front porch, good surprise breakfast, Nicole helped us out of the heat. Thank you, we'll be back