50 Best Bar & Grill near Utica

“I recently visited Black Rock and was impressed by the service from the team. Here are the standout members:

Linda — Amazing host. Welcoming, friendly, and attentive.
Athraa — Very attentive. Anticipated needs and kept everything seamless.
JD — Great character. Added energy and a welcoming vibe.

Overall: Outstanding hospitality from Linda, Athraa, and JD made the visit memorable. Highly recommended.“

“I just found this place and month ago and I've been back 3 times. Asian Tacos app and the quesadiila burger everytime. My wife got the Roast beef sandwich tonight and I had a bite, it was really good too. they're working on a new menu that I can't wait to try more of their food. Basam and Stacy have been great everytime I've been there too.“

“Great food, service and management.“

“Great food, Great service“

“Right off of the paint creek trail, this gem has the most amazing burgers I have had the privilege of tasting in quite some time. The logistics of the building is kind of tricky and their parking is not the greatest if you come by car. I would advise that you park down the street and take a short walk for better parking.“

“My wife ordered on Door Dash. One of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had. Gonna have to check the place out in person“

“The names of the staff that I can remember our Tayler, Courtney what’s the guys name Trevor, Trevor, Eric Gary, Harry, Harry, the girl who had the blue snowman on her black shirt under it I was here at the bar don’t remember she’s been here a couple nights in a row though, since I met you in the past couple weeks yeah she’s nice I just want to thank everyone for welcoming me here at Robusto‘s because everyone is nice, and they help me find a cigar that is perfect for completely“

“I’ll have to say one of the best bar burgers. Wings are very good too.“

“Amazing food…Excellent service…Great vibes!“

“I love Malones. They have a wonderful staff and great food. Just had a retirement party. They were so accommodating making sure everyone was happy with their meal and ensuring drinks were refreshed. Thank you so much. Everyone had a wonderful time.“

“Best Chili anywhere, in season. I líke the cozy size of this place and there are enough nice people in winter to keep each other warm. I miss the place much.“

“best quality food and Great atmosphere the drinks are phenomenal highly recommend“

“Great food , large portions, been there 1/2 dozen times , top notch!!“

“Great food. Nice atmosphere. Nice servers. The owner is awesome and doesn't put up with people who want to start drama. 5 stars!!!!“

“How come nobody is mentioning the great pizza?!!!!“

“My friends and I love coming here! We’ve made it the spot we visit regularly! Great food, fantastic staff and a welcoming atmosphere all around!“

“It was my first time here with some friends and it was so fun! I had such a fun time! The food was great and the drinks were amazing! I met Felicia who was the manager and she was so nice! She recommended a non-alcoholic drink because I don't drink but I like to do fun nights with friends! Lol The atmosphere is fun and I really liked it. I will definitely be back.“

“Took our first trip to this place just last night. Has a little bit of everything for those not looking to stay seated during dinner. Food took forever though and was decent. Waitress was a little lost with constantly asking our table of 6 what they ordered and whose drink went with whose order. Other than that the atmosphere was pretty cool. We played some cornhole, which was decently priced by the hour ($10). Plus they had classic arcade games, free to play like Ms Pac Man, Galaga, Frogger, and Donkey Kong along with 90’s classics like Mortal Kombat, NFL Blitz and House of the Dead. Plus over a dozen pinballs. Arcade area was a sight to see since most places now use carnival or ticket games. They also had a poker room which was full. Did not see any pool tables, darts or disc golf so not sure if those get removed during poker night. I’d consider coming back but not during their busier times. It was more than half capacity but id imagine an even further delay on food or your wait staff being really lost handling more than 20 orders at multiple tables. Either way I’d recommend it as long as you aren’t really hungry going in or don’t like huge crowds.“

“It's a fun place to hang out and have a good time!“

“As Toby Keith would say, “I love this bar”! I just found my new home away from home. So cute inside. TV’s, pool, darts…etc. Amazing food. Which they are going to expand their menu. Keno is coming soon. ? They have fish for Fridays. I’m hooked. ? I had the garden fresh pizza and it was fabulous. My girlfriend had the Guido burger and she said it was heaven. Met George, one of the owners and cooks, very friendly! Looking forward to my next visit here.“

“Awesome food and drinks for over 15+ years. Come on in!!“

“Best burger in town B“

“Good atmosphere, great food and awesome bartenders“

“This place has some good menu options and the cooks are willing to customize orders. The gulf port sandwich with cajun mayo is fantastic. So are the salads, good healthy, delicious, and filling bang for buck with those.

Chicken wings and Chicken quesadea are also fantastic here. And although on the more expensive side, the jamablaya is the genuine article and is hard to top.

The tables are cleaned regularly and the waittresses are both pretty and attentive.“

“This is always our go to when it comes to going out with our 2 year old. All the staff and so friendly and so are the patrons too.“

“The food here is fabulous. ribs are fall off the bone and no fat. Seasoned fries are super yummy. There special stuffed cabbage and boiled potatoes melt in your mouth. Excellent food with great service. They love all the locals.“

“Nice time Saturday night. First timers. Good band, service, burgers and cold beers. We’ll be back!!“

“Love, love, love it!“

“Fun time meeting people. Great food and drinks.“

“Love the new sand courts and bar.“

“Over 5 stars recommend!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The atmosphere, staff, and food was all phenomenal at Whiskey Rae's! The smell, taste and love in the food. It's gourmet homemade food with a twist 🤌 Much respect and appreciation for the Chef Drew. Excellent hospitality and service from our down to earth server Isla!“

“I like going here lots of TV's.. i an hooked on their Bloody Mary's. it's hard for me to find bloody mary mix i like.. most, I do not like. Been there 3x in the last 10 days. All the bar food was exactly what I think bar food should be. A GREAT share plate it's the Super Nachos.“

“Delicious food and excellent selection of Michigan draft beers. Great atmosphere as well.“

“Great food! Great atmosphere! Nena is always the best server! Always fun playing board games on Tuesday.“

“I had my baby shower there yesterday and we had the best experience! Everything was perfect. The servers were on top of it the entire time and did an amazing job. The food was delicious and everyone was raving about it. I highly recommend this place and cannot say enough good things about it. We could not have asked for a better experience. ❤️“

“The owner got us a great table to accommodate our reservation and group that grew from 6-14 and it was PERFECT! We all had the BEST time and our waitress Kaitlyn (dressed up as a deer) was absolutely AWESOME! We had an UNFORGETTABLE night of karaoke, laughter, drinks, fun and we made great memories...THANK YOU CORNER BAR STAFF!!!! I love rock and roll by Joan Jett will never be the same lol“

“Great place to wind down at the end of a long day. The wait staff is top notch!“

“Best burgers!!! You will not be disappointed“

“I took my two son’s here today. My youngest has autism and others’ kindly describe him as “a handful.” Accurate. The server comes over and asks for our drinks. She brings them back and my son just throws the cup across the aisle. And then laughs. Autism is super fun like that. Lauren (the server) was super nice about the mess. Another female server cleaned up the milk. They were both very understanding and it helped so much - probably more than they realize! I tipped them both but I hope a manager sees this, because, they are awesome employees!! You’re lucky to have them!“

“Fun place to meet friends“

“great food and atmosphere,“

“Such a great place! We both had the salmon, Probably the best prepared salmon I have ever had and cooked perfectly. They had a very good selection of wines at good prices. I would highly recommend this restaurant. It is cozy and relaxed, never really super busy and yet consistently good food and friendly staff“

“There were a lot of things I loved about this place. First off, I love a good grill & bar when I see one. The server we got (I didn't catch his name) was super nice and friendly. He was eccentric in a way that he cracked jokes with my party. The dirty soda options offer some fun flavors. I got the tropical Red Bull dirty soda (I don't remember what else it had), and it tasted incredible

I had the fan-favorite Rodeo Burger, and I can see why it's a fan-favorite. The burger was so flavorful and juicy. It also comes with a cheese sauce that was so heavenly. The truffle fries were unbelievable. They had such a great flavor to them that I couldn't get enough!

I heard good things about this place before, and it did not disappoint. I truly recommend checking this restaurant out, even if it's just for lunch“

“Dude. We went here last night…AMAZING. Food was great. Drinks were great. Music was A VIBE. I feel bad I don’t remember the server’s name who was outside on the patio, but genuinely some of the best service I’ve ever had, and I worked in the industry for 10+ years. He made great recommendations, was running his butt off, and just overall did a great job. You guys keep doing exactly what you’re doing. We’ll definitely be back!!“

“Good food. Great service. Ask for Montana, she was great. I had a burger, friends had wings. Burger was good, friends raved about the wings. If we ever come back to the area, we’ll definitely visit again.“

“Just went to this great place ! The food is delicious! Just what we needed around here! Chadd is terrific! Best chef! The bartender Jessica is also awesome…. Our drinks were amazing. Everyone needs to stop in!“

“Every time I've been in the Metro, I've gotten great service and the food was outstanding!! Even in carryout form, the food is excellent!! The next time I put together a big party, I'm thinking I'll be taking it to the Metro!! I only wish that they would make their cream of asparagus soup more often. I can make a meal of just that soup!! It is excellent!! They just don't offer it enough!!“

“We had a great time in our private igloo. It was an experience for our Super Seniors (parents). Good food, AMAZING SERVICE (Thanks Mary🥰), memories created.“

“My husband and I live just down the road from Mug Pub, and it’s become one of our favorite local spots! We love the fun, lively atmosphere, the fantastic drinks, and the friendly staff. The food is great too. We highly recommend Mug Pub for anyone looking for a fun sports bar experience!“