12 Best American Restaurants near Sand Lake

“A lot of people work hard and for Free to make this a nice place to be! Good people are welcome to join. Check us out you won't be sorry.“

“The staff were so attentive and willing to work with dietary restrictions. Friendly crew and excellent food. We will definitely come back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“We hosted a baby shower for my son and daughter‑in‑law today, and everything was fantastic. Kirsten was so fun to work with and helped plan the menu, and the whole team was incredibly flexible throughout the process. The food was delicious, and the banquet room had such a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Jody, the owner, was friendly, helpful, and offered great guidance along the way. Our waitress, Alecia (sp), was wonderful—quick to bring anything we needed and even helped carry all the gifts out at the end.

We truly appreciated the service and care from everyone involved. It made the day feel special.“

“Blackberry Cobbler is life.“

“4 stars only because after we paid the customer service was non existent. No refills. No desert offerings.

Had to eventually ask for refills, which a different lady gladly provided.

We are a big family meeting for lunch and chatting, definitely could of used some refills, definitely would of ordered dessert if she would of checked on us.

Food was absolutely delicious.

Could tell it was all home made and fresh.

Did not pay attention to the fact there is a 4 percent charge to use a card.

The pickle wraps were my favorite.

The olive burger had olive sauce on both sides of the bun.

Fries are very delicious.“

“Everything!!! Northern Trails Bar and Grill is the best restaurant in Newaygo County.💯💯💯“

“✨ A Little Slice of Heaven on Earth ✨ We had the true pleasure of enjoying breakfast at this beautiful little diner, and we just have to give thanks where it’s due. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed like family. The kindness of the staff, the warmth of the atmosphere, and the care they put into every plate—it was more than a meal; it was ministry in the form of hospitality. In a world that moves so fast, this place reminded us to slow down, give thanks, and enjoy the blessings God places in front of us. The food was made with love, the coffee was brewed with intention, and the smiles were served without limit. We wholeheartedly recommend this diner to anyone looking for more than just good food—this is where hearts are fed too. God bless this team and their hands that serve so faithfully. We will definitely be back. 🙏 #SupportSmallBusiness #GodIsInTheDetails #BlessedAndFed #LocalLove #FaithAndFood“

“Wow! I went back to the Big Boy in Cedar Springs after staying away for a long time, and guess what? It was way better this time. It felt like finding out Santa really DID bring you the good candy. The best part? They have a breakfast buffet. A real one! Those are super rare now, like spotting a reindeer in the wild. But Big Boy has it, and they keep it filled up with fresh food. The whole place looked cleaner too—nice floors, tidy tables, everything looking happy. On my first plate, I grabbed all the yummy classics: • Thick French toast with warm syrup (it tasted like a hug!) • A pancake with sweet cinnamon apples on top • Crispy bacon • Sausage links • Scrambled eggs The French toast was the star—golden and soft and perfect. The pancake was a little old, but the apples made it taste great anyway. The meats were tasty too, just not super hot. On my second plate, I went for the savory stuff: • Fried potatoes • More scrambled eggs • Polish sausage • More bacon and sausage • And then… SAUSAGE GRAVY ON TOP! (Yes, please!) The gravy was rich and peppery and made everything taste extra cozy. Some of the food was a little cool, though. And I saw a pan of cheesy hash browns that looked very burnt—like “left in the oven since last Christmas” burnt. The server was friendly and checked on me just enough—like a good elf who knows when you need more chocolate milk. All in all, this Big Boy is back to being a great place for a big, simple, happy breakfast. The buffet is fun, the place is cleaner, and the staff is kind. If they keep the food a little hotter and swap out old items faster, it’ll be even better. If you love breakfast buffets, this one is worth a visit. Smiling’s my favorite, and breakfast buffets might be my second favorite!“

“I had my first visit to Evergreen Inn for breakfast this a.m. I ordered the breakfast tacos(1 of each sausage, bacon, and ham). Delicious!!! fast, friendly service. clean, spacious setting. would highly recommend 😊 we will be back.“

“Fantastic Olive burger! Dare I say best ever! Flame Broiled burger! Husband got Broasted chicken plate. Super good! 13 year old son got his own build your own burger. He said it was the best burger ever! He considers himself a burger condesur as many teenagers do. Best kept Cedar Springs Secret!“

“Great meal, excellent service!! 👍“

“This place has been around forever and the recipes and quality of food have stayed the same! Excellent!!! And always very welcoming!“