this place really outdid themselves, stopped in after traveling down for a fishing trip and me and my father really enjoyed the food. It was surprisingly good. I will definitely be coming back many times.
Brent Hinson
We recently traveled from Tennessee to Michigan to visit family and friends. During a day trip out sightseeing, we were looking for a place to get a bite to eat to start the day.
We saw Block Brewing as we were driving through Howell and thought it looked like an optimal place to stop.
We arrived 10 minutes after they opened, so our party of six was easily able to get a table right away.
Since it was our first time there, our waitress was helpful and patient with us as we browsed both the drink and food menu.
My wife ordered their Tangerine Wheat beer and absolutely loved it. She liked it so much that she inquired about buying it in a six-pack to take with us. Unfortunately, they didn't have that beer available on the day we visited. We did end up buying some beer to take with us, though, including the Guava Vanilla Gose, which actually has a picture of Gozer from Ghostbusters on the can.
As for the food, everything we had was fantastic.
Do yourself a favor and get the Pepper-Jack Crab Soup. It is amazing. My wife and I ended up sharing their chicken tenders for our actual meal. They were excellent. I used the sweet BBQ sauce, one of the four different sauces available on the table, to dip my fries and tenders in. That stuff is spot on.
Our friends both ordered a burger. I now regret not getting one because when they came out, they looked and smelled amazing.
Even my son, who is a picky eater, ate all of his Soft Pretzel sticks.
Most of the items on the menu are pricy, so if you plan to go, keep that in mind. That's not a knock on Block Brewing because the quality of food you get definitely reflects the price.
Again, we arrived right when they opened, so it was a laid-back atmosphere. However, given the size of the place, it could get a little louder as the day progresses.
An excellent experience for us and a place I'd recommend.
Chris Spensley
This is a place where they do everything they can to accommodate you. I’ve had two company Christmas parties there and they were both A++. Most recently, we had a last minute family get together and they came through with a huge last minute catering order for us.
For casual dining, the food is great and the beer is too. Staff is A+++.
Heidi Paule
Gave this place yet another try last night hoping for some reason it was better. The only thing decent the bartenders know how to make a drink. Soup was pasty thick and way over salted (cooks taste what your making before allowing it to be served ) ! Daughter didn't care for mac and cheese (dry) and the appetizer fries with queso was just ok not worth 16.00 at all. I think sadly this place is going downhill 😕. (Waitress never even asked how food was makes me think she knew what the answer would of been). Wont be back and won't recommend 😕
kelly spurlock
My husband and I recently had our wedding reception at their Howell location in May 2025, and it was fantastic. The food was absolutely amazing—10/10! In the days following the wedding, multiple guests told me, “That was the best wedding food I’ve ever had!” Personally, I can’t stop thinking about the mac and cheese and pulled pork.
The atmosphere was great, and the team was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. They responded to all my emails quickly and clearly. Special shoutout to Karen, Lauren, and Keith—they’re organized, professional, kind, and truly dedicated to helping you get your event just right.
For everything included under one roof, we felt the pricing was fair and not at all overpriced. They did a great job breaking down the costs from the start, and there were no hidden fees or last-minute surprises.
Zachary Lopez
Nice place! Our server was great and very helpful with beer selection and food!
Corn bread muffins were amazing, and I thought their texas bbq sauce was spot on! I thought the smoked turkey was well prepared and seasoned!
Scott Kennedy
Would give more stars if available! Food, environment, service and beer were all excellent. Early Saturday morning and Kendall took great care of us. She was super hospitable and knowledgeable of Block and her job. She was super with a new hostess who was getting acclimated. You can really tell Kendall is a leader and a passionate employee in these times. Thanks Kendall!
Riley Schaefer
I recently attended a wedding at Block Brewing Company in Howell and was incredibly impressed with the entire experience! The venue itself is a great space for hosting events, and the staff made it even better. The three women working the bars were amazing—friendly, professional, and so knowledgeable when it came to crafting drinks. Even during the busier moments, they handled the crowd with ease and kept everything moving smoothly. The food and drinks were also top-notch. Seriously, it was some of the most flavorful chicken I’ve ever had! Every bite was delicious, and the sauces were out of this world. I’m still thinking about that ranch, it’s hands down the best ranch I’ve had in my life. The BBQ sauces were excellent too, packed with flavor and just the right amount of kick. If you’re looking for a great place to host a party or event, I can’t recommend Block Brewing in Howell enough. I’m a lifelong brighton girl, but i’ll definitely be returning to howell for some drinks and nosh! Amazing staff, incredible food, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
pat krueger
Came here to leave a fantastic review for a wedding I attended this past weekend on May 10th at the Howell location. The restaurant has a huge event room upstairs that was perfect for the reception. The food was excellent, and very fresh, great BBQ and it was replenished with no waiting. The waitstaff was awesome! All three ladies were so nice, and working so hard but were so friendly and fun the whole night! They were on top of everyrhing from bartending to clearing tables, cake cutting etc. I would 10/10 recommend!
•Moon Light•
This review is based on my experience at a wedding reception. The space is ok. The food was nothing special. Salad, corn, roasted potatoes, macaroni and cheese ( this was the best thing on the buffet) pulled pork and the world’s driest chicken. There is zero service in the reception. You have to get everything yourself. There aren’t even water glasses on the table. You have to go to the bar and ask for water. They cut the cake , but the guests have to go get the cake from a table it’s not served. Bartenders are slow and not knowledgeable at all. There was one younger bartender that was friendly and tried to be helpful. Unless you were getting a draft beer it was about a 20 minute wait per drink that you had to go to the bar and order. Bartenders had to google basic drinks like a cosmo, and still got it wrong.
Agree with everyone saying food is mediocre- decided to give this place a second chance . Got a side salad, Mac and cheese & baked beans and the side salad was the highlight of my meal (actually a really good salad). My bf got chicken tenders and fries and the fries were pretty good so I just ate some of his food. Mac and cheese didn’t have any flavor :( my bf said the pop is super low in syrup for some reason
Donna Earns
Food was fantastic and people were very professional. Thank you !!
Lutz Krieger
Amber provided us with great service and great drinks! Delicious food! That sweet bbq sauce hit the spot.
DeMarco Britt
5 ⭐ all day! 😋 My daughters burger was perfect! The Big Block meal is VERY MUCH worth the price for a large group!
RB
Great beer and food. Maddie is a great bartender!!
this place really outdid themselves, stopped in after traveling down for a fishing trip and me and my father really enjoyed the food. It was surprisingly good. I will definitely be coming back many times.
We recently traveled from Tennessee to Michigan to visit family and friends. During a day trip out sightseeing, we were looking for a place to get a bite to eat to start the day.
We saw Block Brewing as we were driving through Howell and thought it looked like an optimal place to stop.
We arrived 10 minutes after they opened, so our party of six was easily able to get a table right away.
Since it was our first time there, our waitress was helpful and patient with us as we browsed both the drink and food menu.
My wife ordered their Tangerine Wheat beer and absolutely loved it. She liked it so much that she inquired about buying it in a six-pack to take with us. Unfortunately, they didn't have that beer available on the day we visited. We did end up buying some beer to take with us, though, including the Guava Vanilla Gose, which actually has a picture of Gozer from Ghostbusters on the can.
As for the food, everything we had was fantastic.
Do yourself a favor and get the Pepper-Jack Crab Soup. It is amazing. My wife and I ended up sharing their chicken tenders for our actual meal. They were excellent. I used the sweet BBQ sauce, one of the four different sauces available on the table, to dip my fries and tenders in. That stuff is spot on.
Our friends both ordered a burger. I now regret not getting one because when they came out, they looked and smelled amazing.
Even my son, who is a picky eater, ate all of his Soft Pretzel sticks.
Most of the items on the menu are pricy, so if you plan to go, keep that in mind. That's not a knock on Block Brewing because the quality of food you get definitely reflects the price.
Again, we arrived right when they opened, so it was a laid-back atmosphere. However, given the size of the place, it could get a little louder as the day progresses.
An excellent experience for us and a place I'd recommend.
This is a place where they do everything they can to accommodate you. I’ve had two company Christmas parties there and they were both A++. Most recently, we had a last minute family get together and they came through with a huge last minute catering order for us.
For casual dining, the food is great and the beer is too. Staff is A+++.
Gave this place yet another try last night hoping for some reason it was better. The only thing decent the bartenders know how to make a drink. Soup was pasty thick and way over salted (cooks taste what your making before allowing it to be served ) !
Daughter didn't care for mac and cheese (dry) and the appetizer fries with queso was just ok not worth 16.00 at all. I think sadly this place is going downhill 😕. (Waitress never even asked how food was makes me think she knew what the answer would of been). Wont be back and won't recommend 😕
My husband and I recently had our wedding reception at their Howell location in May 2025, and it was fantastic. The food was absolutely amazing—10/10! In the days following the wedding, multiple guests told me, “That was the best wedding food I’ve ever had!” Personally, I can’t stop thinking about the mac and cheese and pulled pork.
The atmosphere was great, and the team was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. They responded to all my emails quickly and clearly. Special shoutout to Karen, Lauren, and Keith—they’re organized, professional, kind, and truly dedicated to helping you get your event just right.
For everything included under one roof, we felt the pricing was fair and not at all overpriced. They did a great job breaking down the costs from the start, and there were no hidden fees or last-minute surprises.
Nice place! Our server was great and very helpful with beer selection and food!
Corn bread muffins were amazing, and I thought their texas bbq sauce was spot on! I thought the smoked turkey was well prepared and seasoned!
Would give more stars if available! Food, environment, service and beer were all excellent. Early Saturday morning and Kendall took great care of us. She was super hospitable and knowledgeable of Block and her job. She was super with a new hostess who was getting acclimated. You can really tell Kendall is a leader and a passionate employee in these times. Thanks Kendall!
I recently attended a wedding at Block Brewing Company in Howell and was incredibly impressed with the entire experience! The venue itself is a great space for hosting events, and the staff made it even better. The three women working the bars were amazing—friendly, professional, and so knowledgeable when it came to crafting drinks. Even during the busier moments, they handled the crowd with ease and kept everything moving smoothly. The food and drinks were also top-notch. Seriously, it was some of the most flavorful chicken I’ve ever had! Every bite was delicious, and the sauces were out of this world. I’m still thinking about that ranch, it’s hands down the best ranch I’ve had in my life. The BBQ sauces were excellent too, packed with flavor and just the right amount of kick. If you’re looking for a great place to host a party or event, I can’t recommend Block Brewing in Howell enough. I’m a lifelong brighton girl, but i’ll definitely be returning to howell for some drinks and nosh! Amazing staff, incredible food, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Came here to leave a fantastic review for a wedding I attended this past weekend on May 10th at the Howell location. The restaurant has a huge event room upstairs that was perfect for the reception. The food was excellent, and very fresh, great BBQ and it was replenished with no waiting. The waitstaff was awesome! All three ladies were so nice, and working so hard but were so friendly and fun the whole night! They were on top of everyrhing from bartending to clearing tables, cake cutting etc. I would 10/10 recommend!
This review is based on my experience at a wedding reception. The space is ok. The food was nothing special. Salad, corn, roasted potatoes, macaroni and cheese ( this was the best thing on the buffet) pulled pork and the world’s driest chicken. There is zero service in the reception. You have to get everything yourself. There aren’t even water glasses on the table. You have to go to the bar and ask for water. They cut the cake , but the guests have to go get the cake from a table it’s not served. Bartenders are slow and not knowledgeable at all. There was one younger bartender that was friendly and tried to be helpful. Unless you were getting a draft beer it was about a 20 minute wait per drink that you had to go to the bar and order. Bartenders had to google basic drinks like a cosmo, and still got it wrong.
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Agree with everyone saying food is mediocre- decided to give this place a second chance . Got a side salad, Mac and cheese & baked beans and the side salad was the highlight of my meal (actually a really good salad). My bf got chicken tenders and fries and the fries were pretty good so I just ate some of his food. Mac and cheese didn’t have any flavor :( my bf said the pop is super low in syrup for some reason
Food was fantastic and people were very professional. Thank you !!
Amber provided us with great service and great drinks! Delicious food! That sweet bbq sauce hit the spot.
5 ⭐ all day! 😋 My daughters burger was perfect! The Big Block meal is VERY MUCH worth the price for a large group!
Great beer and food. Maddie is a great bartender!!
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