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Bluebird Restaurant & Bar
Category: Restaurants American (Traditional) American (Traditional) [Edit]
102 E RiverLeland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9081
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Bluebird Restaurant & Bar
9 reviews in English
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Review from Mike M.
Traverse City, MI
8/15/2011
If it weren't for the view, I'd never.........
The view would be a lot nicer if they elevated the awning a few feet higher. there must be a lot of short people that frequent this place. -
Review from Patrick D.
Chicago, IL
7/25/2011
I'm definitely a fan of Bluebird. It's always part of David and my vacation to Michigan. The food is quite good, the whitefish Bluebird style is a standout. The salad bar is good.
The view is terrific. Be SURE to request a window seat.
Service is friendly, good, not great, but hey it's a restaurant that is in an area that is very slow during the winter VERY busy during the summer.
Dressy casual and comfortable. Skip the t-shirt, upgrade to a polo shirt!! Slacks, not jeans, though they won't throw you out. Nice shorts are OK.
Relax and enjoy a nice dinner. Share with friends and you'll have a lovely evening. Not the least expensive restaurant in the area, not the most, but considering everything a GREAT value. Family friendly. Gay friendly. -
Review from E L.
Elk Grove Village, IL
7/12/2011
A neighbor friend recommended Bluebird to us as a stop on our trip to North Manitou Island. Enjoyed their brunch buffet on Sunday. Ate around noon in a party of 3. was kinda late for brunch but all the dishes were well stocked and fresh. buffet items were immense especially their dessert selection: numerous pies, cakes, fresh fruits, pastries...
Atmosphere was nice. waiters and wateriness were clean and polite. view of the river from every table.
weird observation. but important - all their tableware was very clean (and warm, been just machine washed). -
Review from Ryan Z.
Washington, DC
9/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
The Bluebird was billed as a classic Leland establishment, and I think they rest mostly on these laurels to keep guests coming. To its credit, the view of the Leland River from the windows was great, so make sure to request a window seat for a view of the Leland river. But aside from its historical charm, the Bluebird was somewhat of a let down, especially for the price.
Atmosphere: 2 stars
Even though the fish was solid, something about the indoor atmosphere just wasn't right. Perhaps it was the worn out carpet or the Ruby Tuesday's style salad bar with iceberg lettuce, but it just felt like somewhere you go for dinner with your grandparents (in all honesty, I was there with my grandparents).
Food: 3.5 stars
That said, the local fish offerings were still good. The Walleye Oscar was particularly tasty. The Fresh Lake Michigan Whitefish was also solid, although the blackened version of this was served a bit too charred. In general, this is a quality spot to pick up some Lake Michigan fish.
Service:
Very nice waitress, but the hostess was quite pushy about making our party take its seats while one person was in the bathroom even though there were empty tables and no line. She also yelled at people later for standing in the wrong spot in the salad bar line. Reminded me of the middle-school lunch cafeteria all over again. -
Review from Jenny z.
Logan Square, Chicago, IL
9/1/2007
This place has been around forever and has been owned by the same family since it opened in 1923. It's the kind of place that, when I was a kid, we'd head to for a dress up dinner with our grandparents. It sits directly on the river, affording very pretty views if you can get one of those tables - I highly recommend that you make reservations ahead of time, especially in the summer.
Far more casual now, jeans and such okay, but still an old favorite and a must-visit when in Leelanau County. Steaks, lamb, chicken, etc. are all fairly good, but what people really come here for is the Whitefish. They prepare it a number of ways, but I've found that the more simple preparations are best - I generally stick with the broiled whitefish at this point, but the breaded is very good as well. Very flaky, delicate and fresh - I highly recommend it. In the winter they offer "Ethnic Nights," check their website for themses/dates.
Sides and veggies are fairly standard , soups are quite good, attractive and fresh salad bar is available with entrees for a few dollars more or as a standalone. I don't get a appetizers very often here as they have generous servings, but the whitefish spread is really quite good. Good cinnamon rolls. Very, very excellent wine list!!!!!
Quality seems to have declined just a bit over the years, but the staff is always great and the food (especially the Whitefish) is solid overall. I would give it 3 stars for the food and one star for the great views. A good place to come with the family. -
Review from Tim S.
3/18/2010
Always a stop on the way back from the Island when delivering the Boat.
Good food and a nice atmosphere. The staff is always quick with a recommendation if you are not sure. -
Review from susanna f.
Macomb, MI
8/16/2010
We were very excited to try out this popular restaurant and were VERY disappointed! We deemed it an "upscale Denny's". Overpriced for the quality. Our waiter was so awkward. They had a salad bar which didn't fit into the "upscale" appearance. VERY LITTLE servings, and not in a good/gourmet way. As we left, we saw what seemed like a GREAT restaurant on the lake up the street... wish we had chosen better!
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Review from Katherine C.
St. Clair Shores, MI
3/10/2010
Really great food and a nice atmosphere. Looks over the Leland River.
Fantastic White fish. Make reservations (in the summer),cinnamon rolls are an extra treat. Good service.:) Family owned since 1923. Walk the town after to work off your dinner. -
Review from Mark W.
Sterling Heights, MI
3/15/2011
I can't say much about the dinners as our family always comes for the Sunday brunch during our annual Leelanau visits. Fantastic! Make reservations well in advance.
