Honestly maybe this place was good 4 years ago, but not anymore. Their food tastes like it’s frozen, it’s watery, flavourless … i know i Could have had better but from the grocery store. Not worth the price or hassle. Go somewhere else by the water
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
NateSW 2.0
A nice experience with great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The VIP Chicken Sandwich, Fish and Chips
F Rogers
A waterside restaurant will always be a hit. Alternate Grounds sticks to a straightforward diner menu and does it well: burgers, fries, crab cakes, fish and chips, fish tacos etc. But two factors make it a great choice: the wait staff are a lot of fun and the views of the marina and the St Claire riverfront just keep on coming.
Somebody under the age of 75 needs to grab the controls and stream something a little more up to date. Fossilized 1970s radio rock is not it, haha!!
We enjoyed a delicious dinner. Our son-in-law said the buttermilk chicken tenders were the best he's had. We had the fish and chips; and we were not disappointed - YUM! We did have to wait about 25 minutes for an outside table, but it was beautiful outside and the time flew by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Waffles
MarkRoberta Buchanan
Service was fast and friendly from all staff. Fish and chips batter was too thick; other places in town do it better. Lobster Mac and cheese didn’t have much lobster. Overall, food was just okay. The place could use a refresh as it’s a bit run down. Kudos to all the staff who were friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Shegufta Islam
Very interesting restaurant, although not overly big. There’s some Seating outside but it was too cold to sit there. Everything we ordered was spot on and service was excellent (fish tacos, lobsters rolls, lobster Mac and cheese). We will be back to try some more food.
They have brunch on the weekends. Free parking. Prices seemed fair overall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Mac and Cheese, Nachos, Lobster Roll, Fish Tacos
Krisztina Gyurasz
Great food. Service was awesome, very polite. The drinks were awesome. Will be going again for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Wilkins
A great place for lunch on a sunny day! Don’t go if you’re in a rush but if you want a good meal and enjoy watching boats.. it’s worth it! We ordered the lobster rolls and really liked them! Our server was friendly and it was a beautiful day to eat outdoors.
Miranda Gjergji
Even in a great position right into water...lots of lacks in service cleanness of tables , loud music and expensive compare to whats served!!! The waiter guy was interesting to serve keeping on sunglasses and very snobby the way he was approached and introduced himself and menu...not a great vibe! Lots of people soo loud ..we could better hear others than ourselves ...lots of uneducated people ? not respectful...unfortunately. my first and last time it was just because of the view!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kathy Fox
Not a place if you are gluten free. They have salads which are fine, but didn't feel like risking anything else.
Very poor rude service by the owner. Take out items were missing all the sides
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Quynh Bolhuis
It takes a bit of time for waiting to be seated in a patio but worth it. My third time here, foods are amazing, services are the best! Will definitely come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Latke Eggs Benedict, Reuben Sandwich, Fish Tacos
Anna Maria Corrado
Nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Chapman
Had breakfast outside on the deck with friends. Food was cooked perfectly and service was great. Our coffee cups never got empty. Great way to start your day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Wallace
Food was quite average! Service was absolutely spectacular. . We had a gorgeous table right on the dock.. pay a little more for service and the experience! Lobster roll smelt like an a can of tuna... was tough spending extra for less.
Honestly maybe this place was good 4 years ago, but not anymore. Their food tastes like it’s frozen, it’s watery, flavourless … i know i Could have had better but from the grocery store. Not worth the price or hassle. Go somewhere else by the water
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A nice experience with great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The VIP Chicken Sandwich, Fish and Chips
A waterside restaurant will always be a hit. Alternate Grounds sticks to a straightforward diner menu and does it well: burgers, fries, crab cakes, fish and chips, fish tacos etc. But two factors make it a great choice: the wait staff are a lot of fun and the views of the marina and the St Claire riverfront just keep on coming.
Somebody under the age of 75 needs to grab the controls and stream something a little more up to date. Fossilized 1970s radio rock is not it, haha!!
Overall fun experience.
Dietary restrictions: Keto friendly options
Carnivore friendly options
Paleo friendly options
Low carb friendly options
Parking: Big, well lit lot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
We enjoyed a delicious dinner. Our son-in-law said the buttermilk chicken tenders were the best he's had. We had the fish and chips; and we were not disappointed - YUM! We did have to wait about 25 minutes for an outside table, but it was beautiful outside and the time flew by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Waffles
Service was fast and friendly from all staff. Fish and chips batter was too thick; other places in town do it better. Lobster Mac and cheese didn’t have much lobster. Overall, food was just okay. The place could use a refresh as it’s a bit run down. Kudos to all the staff who were friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Very interesting restaurant, although not overly big. There’s some
Seating outside but it was too cold to sit there. Everything we ordered was spot on and service was excellent (fish tacos, lobsters rolls, lobster Mac and cheese). We will be back to try some more food.
They have brunch on the weekends. Free parking. Prices seemed fair overall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Mac and Cheese, Nachos, Lobster Roll, Fish Tacos
Great food. Service was awesome, very polite. The drinks were awesome. Will be going again for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great place for lunch on a sunny day! Don’t go if you’re in a rush but if you want a good meal and enjoy watching boats.. it’s worth it! We ordered the lobster rolls and really liked them! Our server was friendly and it was a beautiful day to eat outdoors.
Even in a great position right into water...lots of lacks in service cleanness of tables , loud music and expensive compare to whats served!!! The waiter guy was interesting to serve keeping on sunglasses and very snobby the way he was approached and introduced himself and menu...not a great vibe! Lots of people soo loud ..we could better hear others than ourselves ...lots of uneducated people ? not respectful...unfortunately. my first and last time it was just because of the view!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Not a place if you are gluten free. They have salads which are fine, but didn't feel like risking anything else.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Very poor rude service by the owner. Take out items were missing all the sides
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
It takes a bit of time for waiting to be seated in a patio but worth it. My third time here, foods are amazing, services are the best! Will definitely come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Latke Eggs Benedict, Reuben Sandwich, Fish Tacos
Nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had breakfast outside on the deck with friends. Food was cooked perfectly and service was great. Our coffee cups never got empty.
Great way to start your day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was quite average! Service was absolutely spectacular. . We had a gorgeous table right on the dock.. pay a little more for service and the experience! Lobster roll smelt like an a can of tuna... was tough spending extra for less.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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