Restaurants in Portage

“Arrived around 6pm Table 24 Server: Joanna B. Manager: Payton My wife and I chose to come here to celebrate my birthday and I enjoy the atmosphere. I ordered a 10 oz steak with broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes, my wife ordered the Fettuccine Carrabba and we both had coke to drink. My wife loved her meal and there was nothing wrong with it at all. She ordered one of the soups and it came with a washed but still dirty spoon that had food still stuck on it. I had the Caesar Salad that was filled more than halfway with the stalks of the iceberg lettuce. I don't mind some crunch in my salad, but I separated the stalks out and it was more than the leaves. I ordered my steak medium rare and it came out rare to raw in the middle and it was cool to the touch in the middle. My broccoli was squishy and like mush to the point that I could use my knife to press it flat without much resistance. My garlic mashed potatoes were great except for the fact that I had enough potato skins in my two scoops to make 2 or three potatoes. Now I wouldn't have minded that except that they were still all connected together in three big clumps of skin that had not been cut apart. Alright I know, this sounds like a pretty lack luster experience so far and with it being my birthday, you would think that I would have given a one or two star rating but here is the reason why I gave it three stars. Our server, Joanna, did such a fantastic job with handling the different issues in a professional and positive manner. Honestly, her personality and upbeat energy made us feel like family or friends coming over for dinner rather than going to a restaurant. And it was refreshing to have someone that actually treated us like friends rather than just Table 24. Payton, the manager on duty, was also very receptive to the issues that we had experienced, actually listened to our concerns and worked to fix the issue to make sure that we left as happy customers. These two women are the reason why we will be coming back again. Keep up the work that you are doing and know that you both are doing a great job of representing Carrabba's.”

“My husband and I had a day date here and it was a great atmosphere and amazing food. Not to mention delicious drinks!”

“I liked it alot, I had lunch and felt like Olive Garden has not cheapened up it's restaurant like so many others have had to. A nice experience. It was far about average compared to other places nowadays.”

“We were treated like VIP and enjoyed the amazing appetizers and sushi. Thanks”

“The biscuits are the best.”

“I love their smoked meats and sides!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the wonderful chance to visit The Cove Lakeside Bistro and wow — what an experience! From the moment you walk in, those wall-to-wall windows and the lake view just take your breath away. The menu is completely scratch-made, with options for vegan, gluten-free, or any allergy accommodations you might need. The Lobster Cobb and the coconut-crusted cod and chips are definite must-haves. Whether it’s a date night, special occasion, or just a casual dinner with an unbeatable view, The Cove delivers every time. Highly recommend signing up for Millennium Rewards too — you don’t want to miss their specials and events!”

“shout out to the staff who adjusted their policy to get me 5 dozen rolls to take to the cardiac unit nurses!!! was taking my dad dinner and couldn't let them nurses smell them and not share!!!”

“Good pizza but…Hope you have your own pizza slicer on hand…”

“I love this restaurant it's amazing definitely recommended, get the butter beer if your going”

“Everything was fabulous... They were ready to seat us right away... Becki (our server) was outstanding... She was right there for any of our requests and checked back often... The food was fantastic... All 8 of us had different choices and everyone was spot on... This is our 3rd Christmas Eve at Black Rock (along with other visits) and I would 100% recommend it...”

“Amazing food, I’ve gone two times now. Sandwiches, potatoes and soup and of course the best dill pickle. Both times everything was delicious. Way better than Panarea.”

“Birthday dinner for 11 people. Great fun and good.”

“Their food was spectacular especially the malts! Very nice and friendly little lady taking orders.”

“Everything was amazing, and prices were great. Sushi was probably the best I've had, chicken and steak hibachi and chicken curry katsu were all incredible. We will definitely be back soon ❤️”

“IMHO PK is the best pizza in W Michigan. I love Jaspers also but the King is the King for a reason.”

“We placed a small catering order this past weekend for our son's first birthday party and the morning of the party, half of our guests canceled due to illness. We called in a panic to try and downsize the order and ultimately had to cancel our taco bar. Whomever we talked to was incredibly gracious and understanding but we felt terrible for our change in plans. We had our hearts set on mexican food and were able to still place a pickup order for our remaining guests that afternoon. From burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and guac, our guests enjoyed it very much! The portions were impressive, everything was hot and fresh, and well packaged. Incredible value, great quality food - we highly recommend Fiesta Burrito and can't wait until our next visit. Thank you!”

“The Jim Shoe is fantastic! Great service and you definitely get the most “bang for your Buck” with the food.”

“I was so excited to try them...not a big selection in my area when it comes to Mediterranean food!!!!! im in love!!! the butter chicken was soooooooo good. Pita way, where have you been my whole life!!!”

“Excellent food, attentive service. Buffet had many tasty choices. We will be back.”

“Whenever I’m in town (I live in Milwaukee, WI), I always make it a point to stop here! Easily the best ramen spot and they sell the broth to go so I can take it home with me! The boba is just as nice and the customer service is unmatched! I love this place so much ❤️”

“Absolutely delicious! I got the Peach Boba tea along with a Chicken Soup special they had and I enjoyed every bite! Definitely going to become a go to when I'm close by!”

“Service was excellent, food was excellent, environment was excellent. Loved everything about this restaurant. Best one in Kalamazoo for sure! (We'd been to the other ones all multiple times.)”

“Cute shop with lovely loose leaf tea. It's a nice place to go and share a drink with a friend you want to catch up with. Friendly staff, and my husband loves their sweets.”

“The Live Bands are awesome and they bring a lot of dancing to the floor. The food and Drinks are Great, and the selections will appeal to everyone! I highly Recommend the Presidential!”

“loved the different types of frozen yogurt and toppings. even had little yopup cups for dogs”

“Great coffee! Nice place!”

“I loved the food! They were so friendly too! I asked questions about the sweet tea, cuz I'm from the south we got different tastes of tea lol, thank you for being polite! Great place, great food!”

“Great place to eat and drink with friends or family”

“Gluten Free Pizza was delicious! 😍 Ate here with three kids, it was fast and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.”

“Food is great quality for the price! Its delicious and creative! Def. will be adding them to my choices when I want some fast food!”

“very good food and service! 10/10 would recommend!”

“Great pizza the sauce is delicious! Must try the Homemade Italian sausage it was tasty! That Deep dish was cooked perfectly! The wait time was exactly as quoted.”

“This is by far the best sushi around.... some of the best i have ever had. We love this restaurant!”

“Great breakfast. Nice atmosphere. Our waiter was experienced and very good at their job. I really liked the carafe of coffee on the table. Big bonus points for that. My friend liked that he could get some Bailey's with their coffee. Brought home a slice of peanut butter pie too. 🙂 For what it's worth we go somewhere different every Sunday for breakfast and this place is now near the top of the list. 💯”

“My first time eating at a Culver’s and as a person who has spent her entire adult life in marketing and sales I highly recommend. The service was amazing and the food was awesome. I especially want to give a shout out to Evan who took our order; he was a pleasure to meet, kind and brings value to the entire team. Every one was super friendly and sent me home with a concrete to eat later. Thank so much for everything you all did to make my first time such a wonderful and memorable experience. I pray God continues to bless you all! 💜💜💜”

“The quaint dinner has an amazing staff. They were friendly, efficient, and professional. Breakfast and lunch are served anytime. Food came out quickly and piping hot. We're looking forward to our next visit.”

“Great custard and fast. love the turtle sundae.”

“Came in clutch today! Power is out at home, couldn't sleep or charge my phone. Amazing ice cream, excellent service and a power outlet to borrow!”

“We drive 2 hours for their food! Excellent service and the best tasting food. Every thing is amazing.”

“Their turkey grinders are delicious”

“Awesome healthy dining. I loved it!”

“They were able to fit in our large party at the last minute! Servers were super friendly and food was great.”

“Loved the crab Rangoons and the Jac's special pizza. Both were hot, fresh and delicious!”

“My husband and I went for lunch on Valentine’s Day we love Red Robin’s food is always great our server Diamond Was an excellent waitress very attentive made sure we had refills made also made sure we were happy with our food the only complaint I have is that the supervisors were just standing around never table touched I think table touching is very important for a manager/ supervisor especially on a holiday other than that excellent experience”

“Amazing pizza and subs taste like heaven and super friendly and helping workers!!”

“it's was so delicious omg love the bean cheese and burrito was on point me and my boyfriend love it so much Was Amazing I gave it a big 10”

“Pretty effing delicious and great portion sizes! I can't get enough of the Cool Noodles.”

“Great service! The bacon cheeseburger was delicious! Felt the fries were a little on the small size for the price I paid for them but aside from that I would definitely return!”

“Tried Dak Good today. Had a little wait to be seated because they were busy (thats a good thing!) Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was super yummy. Fried rice was 🔥. We got both flavors of stripes; the soy garlic sauce was so tasty. We are teying the ramen next! Definitely a must try”

“I just found this place a couple weeks ago and have started coming here for lunch instead of JJs. The bread is so good and the sandwiches are huge. They are superior in every way to the big chains. And it’s nice to support a local spot. The lunch deal is also a great special!”

“Friday night during lent, it’s 6:15, they were swamped! Which is completely understandable. My two piece fish was crispy, oil was clean! My potatoes were hot, very good service. They did such a good job, Thankyou!”

“I love that they employee people with special needs! everyone is really friendly, but the best part is that all of their drinks are incredible.”

“I really enjoyed the live music!”

“Alright, Jersey Giant, kuddos to you! I recently placed a large online order for myself and eight of my co-workers, and I was thoroughly impressed.

Everyone's order was perfectly accurate, which is a rarity these days. The entire team agreed that the subs were amazing, and it was a refreshing change from our usual pizza lunch.

Jersey Giant truly deserves a 10 out of 10 rating! Highly Recommend!”

“Tried the summer veggie and sausage, cheddar, chive quiche for dinner tonight. They were amazing. Hands down best quiche I've had!”

“This is hands down the best smoothie I have ever tasted. I had the Lemon Twist Strawberry and added raspberries, so delicious! The crew on shift was knowledgeable and engaging, I highly recommend Smoothie King in Portage.”

“Wow - a nice surprise. First time at Jersey Giant Subs - and I am glad I did stop in. Fresh and flavorful sub - I had the classic. Well prepared - just the right amount of seasonings and sauce. I added pickles and giardiniera to the standard toppings. Glad they offer Great Lake Chips which are the best. To top it all off - service was friendly and helpful and welcoming. Thank you.”

“New owners- good food and drinks! 🍹”

“Excellent pizza! I have a new favorite!”

“Just had some takeout for dinner. The staff were super friendly and warm. The atmosphere seems cozy and casual. But the food…omg the food…it’s made with love, friends. Like getting a hug from the inside. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back. So good.”

“I appreciate the good food, kind customer service & the nostalgia dairy Queen brings to my local city. Olive burger is always on point accompanied by a delicious blizzard nothing better.”

“Amazing food and very friendly staff! The portions are big too. Food is fresh.”

“The parfeits, shakes, energy bites and drinks have helped me in my getting healthy life style”

“I ate at the Portage location while my dog was getting groomed next door. The people were so nice and hospitable. The pizza was amazing also. 10/10!”

“Very happy with my Banana Caramel Crunch and I will definitely be back.Both times I have gone here, a year apart, the ice cream is still delicious and I loved my cup of fresh made creation!”

“Anybody with a membership and a smart phone should check out and use the scan and go QR code on the gas pump. Way faster!!! 👍🏻”

“Food was very good. Server Doug? excellent.”

“Excellent chicken strips with a side of Mac & Cheese. Best Mac & Cheese in Kalamazoo/Portage! Had a perfectly prepared dinner tonight. The grilled nuggets were very good and tasty tonight, with a side salad. Lots of dressing options.”

“I checked this place out on a recent business trip. The food was good, the lady that served me wasn’t so good. She kept leaving for long periods of time, the couple next to me had to send a dish back because it was incorrect, my appetizer and meal came out together. After the first waitress went missing again another waitress felt bad and got me the check and cashed me out.”

“My wife and I came in and Adam was ourvservice person ( took our order and made our food)
The smash burger and fries with a cookie was $10 and so good! Im surprised how good it is!! Above how good the food is, and how cheap it is, the best part was the service! Adam was so nice and took our order and said please and thank you a million times and brought our food out to us. Im sure working in a little cafe above the Air Zoo could probably get boring, but Adam had pep in his step and made us feel so welcome 🤗!!! Thank You Adam!!!!”

“My go to take out restaurant. Everything is delicious”

“Rushing to get dressed I entered the wrong address and the store gave the correct one to driver and my order was delivered before I have to leave for work!!! Awesome job to you all working right now!!! I'm only missing a straw lol!”

“Everything about our order was absolutely incredible! We trusted Kayty with our big secret for our gender reveal cupcakes, and she was wonderful to work with from start to finish. We received compliments from everyone on how delicious the cupcakes and frosting tasted. And they turned out so cute!!!! Do yourself and your guests a favor and look no further for your new favorite dessert bakery!! We can’t wait to use her again in the future!!! 🥳🧁🎀”

“I'm impressed! My first time ordering here and not a single portion or my order was disappointing. There was way more flavor coming from all of it than I was expecting! Highly recommend!”

“Delightful experience from start to finish! The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and exceptional breakfast menu make this place a true gem. Wymann’s Cafe is definitely a must-visit for anyone in Kalamazoo looking for a delicious and comforting breakfast.”

“I placed an order today and it was inadvertently delivered to my neighbors. But before I found it, the manager was super apologetic and said she would make a new order and have it right out to me. Thank you for being super professional and nice! We love our Jimmy Johns.”

“great Bagels but 1 suggestion, please obtain packaging other than Harding's paper bags to throw a dozen sliced bagels in. These were bought for a clinic and people prefer to not have their food touched by others and the way these were provided, that couldn't be helped. Not sanitary, even a little bit.”

“Extremely disappointed! Just stopped at Tiffany’s at 8:15Am on Sunday, walked in the door and restaurant was 1/2 full with no wait! As soon as we walked in manager and 2 staff immediately left to the kitchen with no acknowledgment. 5 min later hostess came to us and said there was a wait in the kitchen of 5-10 min and would not seat us! There were several open tables so why not at least seat us?”

“great service it'll be a regular stop now”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Fresh, Fast, and Real Service
I stopped by the Subway inside the Walmart shopping center, and I’ve got to give credit where it’s due.
There’s one guy in there holding it down, and I respect that. Real humble, respectful, and easy to deal with. That kind of energy goes a long way.
When I ordered my sub, he made it quick and efficient, but still made sure it was done right. Fresh ingredients, clean setup—certified.
What stood out to me—because I take the time to do real reviews and record videos—I noticed more than I normally would. There’s a seating area off to the side and in the back, and when I turned around, I also caught the drinking fountain on the right-hand side that I didn’t notice at first.
That’s what happens when you move with intention—you start seeing more than the average eye.
Big respect to him for the service and consistency. I also dropped a video so people can see the setup for themselves.
If you’re in the area and want something quick, fresh, and made right—this spot is solid.
House of Truth and Fire certified. 🔥”

“The food is still awesome. Good people run it. Highly recommend”

“I have to say, if you are going to go to one Arby's in Portage, this one is the ONE to go to.”

“Not really the friendliest place, not the cleanest place to eat in, but my goodness the food is delicious. Overall though it's really not bad for a sandwich shop, and the sandwiches are much better than most.”

“Very clean and I requested gluten free due to allergy and they were very careful to switch gloves etc to avoid cross contamination which was really nice to see. Love that I can actually eat a sub with gf bread!”

“Listen, if you're ready for great authentic food at an amazing price, friendly atmosphere, and AMAZING a customer service. This is your spot. Marcos is amazing, and the service his staff provided in a last minute order for a holiday party, was even more top tier.

Highly recommend this place 👌”

“1st time here- excellent service- wonderful food a will be back!”

“Great and cute coffee shop close to the Greenspire apartments. The staff have always been friendly and courteous as well! My favorite morning spot for a coffee or smoothie :)”

“Like 5 guys. Haven’t been in a while. I know inflation, but holy sh*t was it expensive.”

“The wings are awesome and my favorite waitress Shelli is always on top of things!”

“Ordered the regular mac and cheese. Emilee was my cashier and she was really nice. Food was reasonably priced really good. The entire staff made me feel welcome and they were very helpful.”