Restaurants in Kalamazoo
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Best Restaurants
“Ordered ahead today and this is the second time of me having food from here. The fish was fried hard like I requested and the portions are enough to last a few days! Thanks again for your service. I will be ordering again soon! 🤎🫶🏽💯💪🏽👑”
“Planning to come with a blind friend to try out the handmade braille menu offered by an employee with management support!”
“As an Executive Chef ( currently on vacation) .. this was an excellent experience . Amazing food , excellent attention to detail, great staff and amazing management . I’ll definitely be going back when in town ! Oh , and the wine was great too !”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“✨ Had an incredible evening at Roca for their Six-Course Heritage Dinner! ✨ Each course was packed with unique and vibrant flavors—what an experience! If you haven’t tried this gem yet, you’re missing out! The staff here is so warm and welcoming, making an effort to learn your name and ensure you feel at home. The chefs come out regularly to chat about each dish, eager to hear your thoughts, and the bartenders greet you like an old friend. The owner goes above and beyond with customer service, creating such a personal and unforgettable atmosphere. 100% recommended for an amazing night out! 🍽🍷 #SupportLocal #FoodExperience #HighlyRecommend”
Restaurants with Delivery
“My 9yo grandson wanted to try a new place to eat lunch today so he Googled restaurants nearby his home and thought this sounded good. So we went there and found his new favorite place to eat in the world! They had fresh cut fries which he raved about! Mimi, these are so good, way better than Mc Donald's! And those were his favorite fries , lol. He also got 1/4 BBQ chicken with spicy sauce, baked beans and garlic toast. I tried their Italian beef with peppers and onions. There was more food than we could eat and it was all delicious. The owner was very nice, helpful and personable but not intrusive at all. We required a to go container for my grandsons leftovers so he now had a full lunch for tomorrow as well. Food was very fresh and well made with large portions and the restaurant was clean and full of sports memorabilia. It's a delightful change from chain places and I highly recommend it.”
“Lake Burger on West Main is a real gem. The burgers are made from locally sourced, pasture-raised beef, and you can taste the difference. Everything feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The fries are hand-cut and some of the best I’ve had — crispy, flavorful, and not too greasy. Jake, the owner, is there every hour, making sure things are running smoothly and checking in with customers. It’s rare to see an owner that hands-on, and it really shows in the quality of the food and service. Jake’s a great guy, and his passion for his restaurant comes through in every detail. If you’re looking for a great burger in Kalamazoo, Lake Burger is the spot. Highly recommend!”
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“Always have a great time at Bell's. I love to go see live music there - both the indoor and outdoor shows are great and they have a diverse selection of terrific acts come. Beer, food and service are always top notch. Sometimes you can't get food at the shows though.”
“✨ Had an incredible evening at Roca for their Six-Course Heritage Dinner! ✨ Each course was packed with unique and vibrant flavors—what an experience! If you haven’t tried this gem yet, you’re missing out! The staff here is so warm and welcoming, making an effort to learn your name and ensure you feel at home. The chefs come out regularly to chat about each dish, eager to hear your thoughts, and the bartenders greet you like an old friend. The owner goes above and beyond with customer service, creating such a personal and unforgettable atmosphere. 100% recommended for an amazing night out! 🍽🍷 #SupportLocal #FoodExperience #HighlyRecommend”
“We have become regulars for Tuesday nights Music Bingo! The staff at HighDive are fun, energetic, friendly and they are always taking care of their patrons. The food is amazing, the drinks are delish, and the atmosphere is welcoming.”
“We celebrated our daughter's wedding with a family dinner (The Hopkins Wedding, a party of 14) in the loft area The service was outstanding! The food was amazing! I've never been to a dinner where everyone was saying, "You've got to try this!' and everyone was tasting each other's dishes. They were fine with us bringing a wedding cake and even found a box big enough to hold the leftover cake. Speaking of leftovers, most of us required take home containers because of the generous portions.We weren't about to leave food that tasty behind!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I don’t like doing one stars anymore. If someone has that bad of a opinion nobody forced you to go here . A lot of people crying over prices. Again nobody made you buy here . But on the other hand everything I ate wasn’t very fresh. To eat the French toast you need a cup of water to dip it in . Way to hard . I got hash here and was like rocks . The slushes are the best . But nice little snack area. Only thing two employees was talking and I walked up stood there for 30 seconds and they still didn’t say anything. So I said excuse me . Still nothing. So I walked away . They then tried to help me and I said nvm pay attention to your customers. With all this I still give a 5 star. Because it helps a manager talk to these people to fix the issues. If you complain about the price and give a one star , just seems crazy . Also with COVID I think they should clean the tables. Couldn’t find one clean table and they just stood there for most part”
“Served me a raw burger and refused a refund.
I stop at this truck stop regularly, and I do believe being served the burger this way was an honest mistake.
After talking to Jeff, a new manager, he corrected the mistake and made me a new meal. He seemed very concerned and even stated that he is keeping a closer eye on the grill.
His eye contact and professionalism convinced me of his genuine effort.
Thank you, Jeff. I appreciate people like you, and I hope you keep training this standard with all of your employees.
I also appreciate the handshake.”
“Denisha was a wonderful manager and assisted me so efficiently and diligently when my order got messed up on my way to work in the morning and was able to replace it for me with no issues it's great to see a manager who actually handles the responsibilities well honestly this is one of the best McDonald's in the Kalamazoo area”
“We were visiting our son, daughter in law and grandkids from NC. Our son suggested going to One Well Brewing. The food was delicious and we had a blast playing the games and bowling!!!”
“First time visiting. Had a smash burger and fries. It was an excellent burger. The taste made my mouth come alive”
Takeout Restaurants
“It has large portions of delicious food. I liked how they provided pictures of each dish. It helped me visualize what the dishes were going to look like and helped me decide what I wanted. The food perfectly matched the photos in the book and were delicious. If you are looking for spicy dishes, delicious noodles, and perfectly cooked meals, I would recommend going here.”
“I forgot to order a cake ahead of time and my son wanted an ice cream cake. I came into Menchie’s last minute, hoping and praying I could get a sonic cake made for him. I honestly didn’t think they would be able to do it but figured I’d try. I can’t remember who I talked to, but she was AMAZING! So helpful, super understanding, SO accommodating, she promised to have the cake made & ready in 24 hours. I picked it up this afternoon and it was the PERFECT sonic cake! My son said “my cake is the best cake ever” after his first bite! I’d say that’s a win! It’s absolutely delicious! I’ll be coming back for my daughters birthday(and a just because cake 🤷🏾♀️😂) Highly recommend!”
“My husband and I tried this spot today and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of every aspect of this great little eatery! The chicken we had was amazing, the Boba is great, the house-made sauces were fantastic, and the service by Sara was wonderful. I highly recommend this awesome spot on Gull!”
“Came in from out of town and made sure to check out a hockey themed bar being a live long hockey fan. Burger was good despite me not being super hungry. Service was great and our bartender/waitress was great. Only issue was this loud drunk couple swearing and yelling loudly at the bar, throwing F bombs and loudly calling people pussies. I watched the bartender tell him to tone it down a few times but the guy was just a loud belligerent drunk. I am no prude but I don’t go to a restaurant to listen to that. This was at 7:00 not 10:30. Glad I didn’t bring young children with me as that would have been an issue. Loved the place other than that.”
“I just moved here from Florida and I AM IN LOVE with this place! BEYOND fresh ingredients! Great service ! I come here almost everyday now. I can not express enough how Good this place is! Cute little atmosphere inside , and overall BEYOND recommend ❤️ amazing prices ! For a large sub, chips, and my water I pay about 11-$14 ! It's a MUST place”
“Honestly...my experience here had nothing 2 do with food... shooting pool which is fun...but I had the pleasure of meeting the owner & got a complete rundown on him & the story behind Lamplighter...such an awesome guy...stop by & offer 2 help him finish his dream of finishing the Lamplighter... he's also 80...has a tendency 2 fall..but keep on working on the Lamplighter ??...I had the pleasure of helping him & learning the history behind the Lamplighter from the beginning 2 now...????”
“European flare, fresh, delicious creations with the wine list to complete your selections by their excellent Chef. A must visit destination.”
“My husband and I had our wedding reception there 13 years ago and it was wonderful. We took over the restaurant and outdoor patio (with heaters) in November. Our dear friends had theirs there recently and it was still wonderful. For a small business in todays age…that speaks volumes. They were great then and are great now.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Butler's has the vibe that it's been here for decades even though its only a couple years old. The food is good and the portions are big. We had blueberry lemon curd pancakes and the club Benedict. Both were excellent! Service was great and attentive and the prices were affordable.”
“I had my first meal there on 12/21/24, excellent food! I will return!”
“My wife and I had dinner with our dear friends at Saffron this evening. Everything was so amazing - service, food, atmosphere, and community! We have lived in many states over the years and Saffron is the best Indian Cuisine we have ever had. Special thanks to the team at Saffron!! Be sure to experience one of Kalamazoo's finest!”
“I have been a member of Juicy Leaf for a few months now, so when I decided to host my first yoga retreat in August of 2022 I jumped at the chance to include them. Toyo was extremely thoughtful and helpful when communicating with me on what would work best for my retreat. She worked with me on quantity and variety of juices for my guest and provided cute containers for each juice. She above and beyond in helping my store the containers until I could pick them up the day before I left for my retreat. If you are ever in Kalamazoo, try to get one of their juices. If you live in Kalamazoo and haven’t taken the plunge to try one, you’re missing out!”
Cheap Eats
“Last night we tried Condado for the first time. We were instantly met with a smiling individual who sat us promptly. Breanna was our server and was an absolute delight. Breanna explained the menu and gave us fun info about the art work (which was one of my favorite parts!). All of the staff were cheery. The food was absolutely fantastic; the best carne asada I’ve ever had! Try the pineapple lemonade and smoked queso! We will absolutely be back and tell all of our friends! You guys are exceeding the industry standards!”
“Myself and husband decided to stop here for the 1st time tonight can't believe we waited so long we got the prime rib baked potato side salad and fried mushrooms it was so good and so much food plus 2 drinks for 62 bucks 😋 will definitely go back gotta try the patty melt and some of the other stuff for sure the waitress was great also I like not being bothered every couple of minutes and that's exactly how it went she came by every 5 to 10 minutes instead of every 2 lol 😊”
“This food is fantastic. They give you plenty to eat. Every thing we have tried has been so yummy. We keep going back day after day I can’t stop thinking about their Birria tacos. They are to die for. And their regular tacos are just as memorable.😋 Going now for breakfast. Can’t wait. Give this place a try parking is a little cramp but you can park at the cookies right next store to them. ☺️ I gove this place a 10”
“If you get the opportunity to be served by Logan and Jade downstairs, do not miss it under any circumstance. I haven’t been to downtown in a long time (I’m a country hick), and these two treated my group like we were the only people in the restaurant. As far as those two were concerned, we were royalty. While they were “just doing their jobs,” they were amazing. If the rest of the staff is half as good as these two, do not hesitate to stop in. We could not have dreamed of better service. I just hope we tipped enough for how they treated us.”
“This place really delivers. The wings are cooked to perfection with bold, well-balanced flavors, and the variety of sauces keeps things interesting. Service is friendly and efficient, and the bartenders are sharp—attentive without being overbearing. It is a solid go-to spot for great food and a welcoming vibe.”
“Hands down the absolute best bakery! We used Berts for my daughter's wedding a month ago and we did a cake on each table instead of one big cake (we had many different food allergies.). everyone is still raving about the cakes! They were absolutely fabulous and the workmanship of Amy the owner, attention to detail and just the professionalism she showed was incredible. We were so happy with our choice. Do not hesitate to use Berts! Thank you Amy”
“I was so excited to find your menu online. I am always in the neighborhood and craving sushi, however I can’t eat anything with shellfish and I don’t eat anything rawr. So that makes things limited for me, however I found they had my favorite roll the Diablo roll! I was thrilled, went and picked it up and it was beautiful, it was so delicious. The service was great! 10/10 would recommend coming here for lunch or dinner! Will be back soon!”
“Food is delicious, takeout orders frequently wrong. This is the best food in Kalamazoo, but they’ve gotten my takeout order wrong five times in just 2025. This is nothing new for this place as I’ve been coming since 2013 and I’ve had so many mix ups. The workers are polite and friendly, and everything is always delicious. Would recommend you eat in person.”
“The bartenders are friendly and that's one of the most important things to me.”
“The food and atmosphere make you look forward to returning before the meal is even over.”
“Martell’s has a wide array of options, however I came here to highlight the mushroom soup. All I want is SOUP! 🤩 It’s neat that they utilize West Michigan Pasta & Provision’s in their pasta entrees, as this man is often at the farmers market - bonus points for emphasizing sustainable sourcing! 🧑🍳 Proud to support this long standing establishment. 🥰”
“After one tea bomb, this place had me absolutely HOOKED! The drinks are so good and the owner is the absolute sweetest! This is a small business worth the patronage 100000%. Sigh, take my money pls”
“Did takeout tonight, the prosciutto arugula flatbread and seafood risotto were both amazing!”
“Best sushi and the absolute best fried rice!!! Made with FRESH vegetables and light on the oil. Very very good! LOVE Sura. Their customer service is also outstanding. Their kimchi is also out if this world.”
“8oz sirloin was 50% grizzle and 25% fat. Never order the 8oz. The 6 ounce are usually good. My dog wouldn't even eat the left overs. Also don't make a waiter 5 tables have to take care of online orders. I felt bad for the guy.”
“Great service, super friendly. Great food (more than any one person could eat). Always happy to eat here. Yum Yum !! 😋”
“The food was fabulous! They're sharing a space with another restaurant so if you want to find them look for the hot wings sign. Food was very southern, homestyle not Caribbean inspired. But tasty.”
“I worked with the team at Wild Bull to plan my fraternity’s semi-formal. The venue, drinks, and people were fantastic. I highly recommend Wild Bull for anyone who is planning an event.”
“Spent a weekend in Tampa to check out the zoo for my kiddos. Had a rare opportunity to head out for a girls night so we decided to check out the Ybor City location. We wanted a good margarita and our bartenders delivered! Nick and Ben made great drinks, were polite and friendly. They are definitely an asset to this establishment! We will be back to check out the food and have another great margarita perfecto.”
“Landmark for WMU! hasn't changed much in 30 years and is still the go to bar on game day. Drinks are a little pricey. Food looked and smelled good but we didn't eat. Also have multiple levels and a pool table.”
“This place is amazing! The best Cajun food I have had since being in New Orleans! The service and food was amazing!”
“Place was very good, food was good, atmosphere was very nice got to watch football on the televisions in there. Look out for Jaina W. she is so nice and provided excellent service! Although our appetizers were a little late, it was good after all. Definitely coming back in the future.
Kid-friendliness: It’s kids friendly she was nice to my son”
Latest Reviews
“My 9yo grandson wanted to try a new place to eat lunch today so he Googled restaurants nearby his home and thought this sounded good. So we went there and found his new favorite place to eat in the world! They had fresh cut fries which he raved about! Mimi, these are so good, way better than Mc Donald's! And those were his favorite fries , lol. He also got 1/4 BBQ chicken with spicy sauce, baked beans and garlic toast. I tried their Italian beef with peppers and onions. There was more food than we could eat and it was all delicious. The owner was very nice, helpful and personable but not intrusive at all. We required a to go container for my grandsons leftovers so he now had a full lunch for tomorrow as well. Food was very fresh and well made with large portions and the restaurant was clean and full of sports memorabilia. It's a delightful change from chain places and I highly recommend it.”
“First time here, and I felt that for a cheesesteak it was difficult to see any cheese but there was s very slight taste of cheese. Large portion on a fresh roll but I would prefer the meat to not be ground up so much. Wife had a hamburger and was very pleased with her sandwich. The regular french fries were very hot with a large portion. Will come back again.”
“This food is fantastic. They give you plenty to eat. Every thing we have tried has been so yummy. We keep going back day after day I can’t stop thinking about their Birria tacos. They are to die for. And their regular tacos are just as memorable.😋 Going now for breakfast. Can’t wait. Give this place a try parking is a little cramp but you can park at the cookies right next store to them. ☺️ I gove this place a 10”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Last night we tried Condado for the first time. We were instantly met with a smiling individual who sat us promptly. Breanna was our server and was an absolute delight. Breanna explained the menu and gave us fun info about the art work (which was one of my favorite parts!). All of the staff were cheery. The food was absolutely fantastic; the best carne asada I’ve ever had! Try the pineapple lemonade and smoked queso! We will absolutely be back and tell all of our friends! You guys are exceeding the industry standards!”
“Our family loves the backyard. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and they are always hosting fun events. The food is very good quality and priced very fairly. The chicken wings are fantastic. The service is always great and the owners really put their heart into it. For sure five stars from us 🫶🏼”
“You were a first suggestion from a local hotel. We went with it and boy were we glad we did! First thing noticed was the delicate yet beautiful land scape. Upon entering we were greeted with many “good mornings” :) it felt good. The colors of the establishment really make you feel welcomed. It was not hectic or crazy or loud yet the machine was working so beautifully. Our waiter was incredibly kind and on top of the coffee refills! The food….. my goodness how can we forget that…. I mean y’all are a restaurant right!! I swear it felt like I was reviewing something for better homes and gardens…. The food was priced well below average I’d say. But the portions were over achieved. Both of us were over satisfied with our visit. Thank you…. Great/ impeccable service is hard to find! Way to go management/owner!!!!”
“Denisha was a wonderful manager and assisted me so efficiently and diligently when my order got messed up on my way to work in the morning and was able to replace it for me with no issues it's great to see a manager who actually handles the responsibilities well honestly this is one of the best McDonald's in the Kalamazoo area”
“It has large portions of delicious food. I liked how they provided pictures of each dish. It helped me visualize what the dishes were going to look like and helped me decide what I wanted. The food perfectly matched the photos in the book and were delicious. If you are looking for spicy dishes, delicious noodles, and perfectly cooked meals, I would recommend going here.”
“My family and I love this place! Hint; If you plan to go for dinner you will want to arrive between 4:30 - 5:00 pm as that is around the time they clean up the lunch items and bring out the dinner items, fresher than you'll get anywhere else. I recommend the sushi bar and fresh veggie sous chef area if you're into eating fresh & healthy. Tip your chef well and when you're done, tip your server well even though it's a buffet the servers work hard and are awesome at getting anything you need and of course they also clean up after you and your family so I always tip them at least 30%, they more than deserve it and after all the money you saved by eating here, you can afford it.”
“My first time dining at Brick and Brine was tonight. The food and ambiance was fabulous and Travis and Mike were amazing and knowledgeable servers. Looking forward to dining there again.”