Tight quarters but still able to hold a conversation with each other and not feel intrusive. Started with an old fashion, not the best I've ever had but good and it looks great in a photo ?. We also had the buffalo wings which were delicious. The clam chowder was ok and just a little above room temperature.Hubby had the yellow belly perch with onion rings ands he thought it was very delicious, and I agree! I had the shrimp Mediterranean style and that was also wonderfully yummy.Service was very friendly and even with the busy restaurant she (I'm doing bad lately with names, sorry) did a great job keeping up with all tables.Prices are average with dinners around $20-$25. Since we came in the winter it didn't seem to be too busy, however the tables were always full but we got a table right away. Parking can be tight, especially if it gets real busy but if you find a spot...stay for a delicious meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tonie Spearing
Made a reservation on line because it said “we except online reservations” and when we arrived the manager said “we do not do online reservations”. I told her it was on the website. She said, prove it. When I showed her the website on the phone she started texted her website person and talking to me about it. After an hour of waiting and others going first we asked for a menu and had our meal at the bar. I was very uncomfortable her style.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Candida Skuse
Great local place, cozy, great drink and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anneke Leestma
THIS PLACE IS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Scarfo
Got in, got seated, atmosphere was good. I thought we were in for a treat, until the waitress came. She tried to take our order without a pen and paper. She failed, got it wrong. Onion rings came out raw basically. That makes two red flags. Suddenly, I hate being sober blared from the kitchen. I like the song, but the chef's voiceover sucked. Waitresses tweeting instead of asking how our raw onion rings tasted. Chicken pesto sammy came out wet and nasty. Wife opted out of her half-cooked chicken wings.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian TerBeek
News FlashPork chop gets high score! Try it.The sweet potato and fresh green beans are a perfect match.
Went for lunch at noon, Saturday before New Years, with a table of five. I will start off by saying that our waitress was probably filling in for three, but her service, attention, and attitude was top notch. Food was pretty good, nothing over the top. One specialty, Pommes Frites, really sounded good. I got a small filet, cooked correctly, but smothered with canned gravy with mushrooms. Campbells soup style. The frites were crinkle cut frozen fries al la Ore Ida frozen foods. I really expected better for the price. Other foods served that day looked good, and everyone had a nice get together. If you are going to serve a "French Favorite", Step up the game.
Andrew Ford
We had a very refined experience. Great service, great food, and wonderful people!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia Dykema
We love eating at BLT! The fish tacos with mango salsa are the best! If you want a good burger the Tavern burger is a great choice. It is a full 1/4 lb, topped with bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. The service is very prompt and the wait staff never misses a beat. They even recognize return customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Coleslaw, Hamburger
Madalyn V.
We enjoyed the ambience and decor at Bear Lake Tavern. The food was decent but nothing over the top. The burrito meat was seasoned a little differently and the red sauce didn't impress. My friend had the fish tacos and really enjoyed those. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. It is a very busy place and the parking is limited and crammed. The tables/booths are very close together and you can clearly hear your neighbors conversation. It feels very crowded in there in such a small space when you you visit at a busy time. We would go back for drinks and try the fish. Overall ok!
Randall Venema
If you can't cook a decent burger, which you didn't, I'm finished. 35 years after my first visit to BLT, tonight was my last visit.... very sad. Sorry.
Quaint atmosphere. It felt like a family dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tight quarters but still able to hold a conversation with each other and not feel intrusive. Started with an old fashion, not the best I've ever had but good and it looks great in a photo ?. We also had the buffalo wings which were delicious. The clam chowder was ok and just a little above room temperature.Hubby had the yellow belly perch with onion rings ands he thought it was very delicious, and I agree! I had the shrimp Mediterranean style and that was also wonderfully yummy.Service was very friendly and even with the busy restaurant she (I'm doing bad lately with names, sorry) did a great job keeping up with all tables.Prices are average with dinners around $20-$25. Since we came in the winter it didn't seem to be too busy, however the tables were always full but we got a table right away. Parking can be tight, especially if it gets real busy but if you find a spot...stay for a delicious meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Made a reservation on line because it said “we except online reservations” and when we arrived the manager said “we do not do online reservations”. I told her it was on the website. She said, prove it. When I showed her the website on the phone she started texted her website person and talking to me about it. After an hour of waiting and others going first we asked for a menu and had our meal at the bar. I was very uncomfortable her style.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Great local place, cozy, great drink and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THIS PLACE IS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got in, got seated, atmosphere was good. I thought we were in for a treat, until the waitress came. She tried to take our order without a pen and paper. She failed, got it wrong. Onion rings came out raw basically. That makes two red flags. Suddenly, I hate being sober blared from the kitchen. I like the song, but the chef's voiceover sucked. Waitresses tweeting instead of asking how our raw onion rings tasted. Chicken pesto sammy came out wet and nasty. Wife opted out of her half-cooked chicken wings.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
News FlashPork chop gets high score! Try it.The sweet potato and fresh green beans are a perfect match.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Steak Sandwich, Hamburger, Yellow Belly Perch
Great Food, Great Service!!❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grouper
Great food, would like more veg options. Cool drink options, great cider, great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for lunch at noon, Saturday before New Years, with a table of five. I will start off by saying that our waitress was probably filling in for three, but her service, attention, and attitude was top notch. Food was pretty good, nothing over the top. One specialty, Pommes Frites, really sounded good. I got a small filet, cooked correctly, but smothered with canned gravy with mushrooms. Campbells soup style. The frites were crinkle cut frozen fries al la Ore Ida frozen foods. I really expected better for the price. Other foods served that day looked good, and everyone had a nice get together. If you are going to serve a "French Favorite", Step up the game.
We had a very refined experience. Great service, great food, and wonderful people!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love eating at BLT! The fish tacos with mango salsa are the best! If you want a good burger the Tavern burger is a great choice. It is a full 1/4 lb, topped with bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. The service is very prompt and the wait staff never misses a beat. They even recognize return customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Coleslaw, Hamburger
We enjoyed the ambience and decor at Bear Lake Tavern. The food was decent but nothing over the top. The burrito meat was seasoned a little differently and the red sauce didn't impress. My friend had the fish tacos and really enjoyed those. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. It is a very busy place and the parking is limited and crammed. The tables/booths are very close together and you can clearly hear your neighbors conversation. It feels very crowded in there in such a small space when you you visit at a busy time. We would go back for drinks and try the fish. Overall ok!
If you can't cook a decent burger, which you didn't, I'm finished. 35 years after my first visit to BLT, tonight was my last visit.... very sad. Sorry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3