Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant

Edit: also when they take someone’s ID and say it’s fake, and you call non emergency on them (they tell you it’s the only way to get it back) they BAN YOU. God this bar sucks.
The workers suck, the drinks are midpack and expensive. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve seen security go on a power trip.
One of the big problems I’ve seen is that the security doesn’t understand new Michigan licenses let alone out of state licenses.
When Michigan started with the new IDs, everyone in this bar thought they were fakes, they took peoples licenses and IDs and those same people had to call the police to get it back.
Absolutely inane behavior, just avoid this place.

Will steal your ID and ban you when you call the cops to get it back.

Maybe stop taking real IDs from people

We tried going last night and the bouncer had denied entry for my friend who had a legitimate Arkansas ID and was about to hold his drivers license. So we attempted to get the local police department involved to sort this out and instead of the bouncer admitting he was wrong he handed back the ID and said “leave”. Due to this unprofessional behavior, I will not be supporting this bar in any capacity and I hope they re-assess who works here.

The entertainment is always great. It's been about a decade since I have been there until tonight. Came for my 40th bday. I was just not impressed there wasn't any food. Like nothing not even appetizers. So our group of 16 had to go elsewhere. I have never been to a bar they didn't serve food. All the waiters bartenders were great and friendly.

Fun place, lack of servers is a small issue. Some of the players are just plinkers...not overly talented

Such a fun and interactive experience! Get their early to get the best seating because they fill up fast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Girls trip to Art Prize, this an amazing place to stop. We had so much fun. They make it clear, they have no food but food can be brought in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Bring ID. Doorman denied entry to 64 & 36 year old. Took 10 minutes to get IDs from hotel. Came back @ 11pm and doorman said they were closed. Suggest that owner doesn’t publish 12pm closing time if entry is denied at 11pm.

I've been wanting to post one of these for a while. I have been bartending here for three years. No, nobody coarsed me to write this. I'm just simply sick of people playing the blame game and over telling people the same things. I know it's all part of the gig, but if this reaches patrons before coming in, that'd be cool. ?

Please read!

Reasons why we refuse entry:
-We are at capacity
-No ID (no, you can't use your friend's and a picture on your phone isn't acceptable (freshly 21s need their paper AND drivers' license.))
-Fake ID (that's ours now!)
-Expired ID
-You're already inebriated and could cause issues or accidents
-You were disrespectful to our staff before trying to get in
-You're under 21
-You're trying to bring outside beverages inside
-No, it's not because we are racist (look at our staff, we ain't all the same ethnicity)
Remember, we can refuse entry to anybody! ?

Reasons why you get kicked out:
-You were disrespectful to staff/piano players
-You puked (no, you can't clear your stomach and drink more. That's a beautiful lead to alcohol poisoning.
-You were standing or dancing on tables/chairs
-You were getting in the windows upstairs (we don't want you hurting yourself or others).
-You tried coming behind the bar
-You took your shoes off (there is glass/puke/whatever on the ground). Be smart.
-You started/encouraged an altercation
-You made creepy sexual comments about staff/patrons. We aren't paid to go home with you. We are all just trying to make rent and have a good time.
-You assaulted staff. Don't put your hands on or throw shit at us.
-You were destructive to our property

Things to consider:
-WE JUST WORK HERE! Staff can't change menu items/prices or regulations. That's the owner.
-You know the owner or his daughter? Sick! So do we.
-Our restaurant has been closed since I started. Outside food is acceptable.
-We don't have draft/tap beer, but we do have bottles/aluminum cans.
-Our TVs have very few channels. Most of the time, we don't have the game on. We are not Big E's or any other sports bar. We are a piano bar with a DJ. Come make memories with humans instead of technology!
-There are song request slips with pencils in wooden black caddies on every table and dispersed on our L rails. The players also take Venmo. Bar staff does not.
-We have a QR code for cocktails on our straw caddies facing you. You can also go to our website from here to see what we have.
-There is a quarter machine by the pool table upstairs. Check to see if it's in order before asking the bar for quarters pLeAsE.
-We do not currently have N/A beers. I apologize. ?
-We don't give out free drinks because of a birthday/engagement/wedding/retirement (whatever occasion). If we decide to buy one for you, we are required to pay for it out of our own pockets without discount. Feel special if/ when we do this.
-Please know what you/your friends/family are ordering before we get to you. *ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE BUSY* If it's taking a while for y'all to decide, most of us are going to go down the line and skip you. We are here to make money and memories!
-We shut the bathrooms down after the music has stopped and the lights have come up. This is around 1:30AM. We need everybody out of the building before 2AM. Once one person uses the bathroom, so does the whole table. We don't need people unknowingly passed out in the toilet, and we check/clear them to make sure nobody is straggling behind.
-We do not have a liquor license for y'all to be leaving with your drinks. We are not part of the "social district." No accept

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Katie and her team are just fabulous! We held a private late night happy hour event during a yearly conference we attend and everything was so great. Brenna, Laurel, Patience & Miggy were our bartenders and Derek was our guy at the front door - literally the nicest and sweetest people ever. All of our guests had an absolute wonderful time and we received so much good feedback. The piano guys were great, and even stayed and played longer for us because our group was having such a great time. We catered food from Uccello’s which was also a huge hit. THANK YOU Mojos for a truly unforgettable evening. You have such a wonderful spot and the best people working for you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Closed way early on a Saturday night

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

I really wish I could give this an honest review, but google requires that I give a star rating.

Pros
- The staff who are paid to speak honestly about this place will tell you what that have been told to say.

Cons:
If you are able or allowed to freely think about a business, you’ll realize this business will let you IF, and only IF, your review is in line with what they want. If your opinions are not what they want them to be, you will be asked to leave the premises.

I was harassed (physically and verbally) by their security for doing something their bartenders said was allowed.

Honestly, I’m ready to go back and assert my 2A rights.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The dueling pianos were amazing!! They were all full of energy and got the audience to be engaged in the show. All 5 guys were extremely talented!! Time flew by and ended up staying out way too late b/c we lost track of time!!

Atmosphere: 5

We always go to Mojo's when we're in Grand Rapids. It's the BEST time! The guys on the piano are very entertaining!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5