27 Best American Restaurants in Portage

“First off, the staff is amazing, and Morgan, our waitress, was outstanding. She went above and beyond. The food was great, and the selection was astounding. We had breakfast and were taken aback by the choices. The facility was clean and provided a friendly feel. The ambiance with the personable staff and good food makes this an outstanding location. A must-try location and a definite do-again.“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“Good food, a lot of menu options, fast a as bd efficient service“

“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.“

“Super good! Highly recommend! I have had the chicken sandwich with regular tots and the buffalo blue cheese tots 🔥“

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

“Very yummy food - great service by John😸“

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

“My father and I went here waiting for his glasses to ge made at Eyemart Express.
We came here to have breakfast and it was delicious. I had a farmer's omelete with delicious creamy country gravy smothered on top. And my father had a combo of some sort. 2 eggs. Pancake, meat of choice and he loved it so much.
The waitress we had bless her soul. She was so nice. I dont know her name but the day we went she was in a cute hocus pocus sweater and jeans. With her hair pulled back.
She was the nicest and attentive.
P.s. antique kitchen is the perfect name for this place“

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

“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“

“I have been here several times with family and got good service and food. I like steak and usually I will order one. Couple times their food served cold, and steak not cooked as ordered, but they corrected the order.
This an update. This visit was an exceptionally good experience. Their steak was as expected. I changed the rating from 4 to 5.“

“Their turkey grinders are delicious“

“What a pretty little place near the lake to watch the swans and other wildlife. There are places to park, or benches to sit on. What a pleasant little place to catch some fresh air and pleasant scenery on the lake. Good job, City of Portage!“

“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!!!“

“We came in for a quick meal and sat outside.
Grace D was our waitress and she was fantastic! Very nice and helpful.
The Tigers were on the big TVs and they set up corn hole for customers. It was a nice evening and a good vibe. Thanks Grace D“

“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.“

“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?“

“We had a very good breakfast and Montgomery was our server. Montgomery was pleasant,attentive, and very personable! She made our experience great! Kudos to Montgomery!“

“The biscuits are the best.“

“Everything about our experience was 5 star except their completely lame priority seating concept. Who ever came up with that should be shot. If I make a reservation with a restaurant for a specific time then I expect them to honor that time and not tell me it's a 45 minute wait because I really didn't make a reservation (which I did), they said they really don't except reservations just priority seating. That's BS, then why are they on Open Table?“

“Forgot how amazing this place is! Ordered online and picked up in store. It was hot and ready when they said it would be. Very friendly service while I checked out and the food was delicious! Cheesesteak and small fries for the win, I'm stuffed.“

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

“We try to go to Steak ‘n Shake anytime we find them during our journey. They are a great price with a nostalgic feel. Food is always great.“

“This place is so clean. They are very attentive to every customer. The food was spot on the eggs were prepared perfectly. I have not been to a restaurant where the servers and the staff were so together and so on point this place was very amazing. I’m very thankful that we found a place to go Where it’s clean. It has a bright atmosphere and the servers really serve you. 11/28/2025“