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$5 - $30
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American, Bar, Seafood, Cajun & Creole
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed November 22, 2022 via mobile

Welcoming staff. Great atmosphere. Really good food. Nice menu selection! Staff is well versed on the menu selections.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded November 25, 2022

Hello, we are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable time dining with us. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Reviewed October 3, 2022 via mobile

On a Monday, birthday lunch with daughter and one of the few places open. She had a chicken dish with an amazing breading and I had french onion soup and a Waldorf Salad. The soup was great, the tri-colored apples and spinach in the salad...with candied pecans and a really good dressing were worth the decision to go there. What topped it off was our server Gage. He was sweet and funny and attentive. Checked in regularly but not hovering. He even sang happy birthday, unashamedly, in the middle of the dining room to my daughter acapella, after lighting the candle on a really yummy lava cake. He was truly the highlight of the meal. Take the time to visit, ask for Gage and enjoy a good meal for lunch or dinner...great seafood and really yummy lunches and desserts!!!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded October 7, 2022

Hello, thanks so much for celebrating your daughter's birthday with us! We are so glad to hear that Gage was such a great server. Your amazing comments mean so much to us!

Reviewed September 10, 2022

Food is great and reasonably priced. Atmosphere is that of a vibrant place. Fully recommended meat dishes here.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded September 12, 2022

Hello, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your fantastic 5-star review!

Reviewed July 12, 2022 via mobile

Really good service. The cheese curds we’re really good. The Chicken Alfredo was even better. Definitely coming back.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded July 15, 2022

Hello, we really appreciate that you took the time to leave your wonderful feedback. We look forward to seeing you again!

Reviewed June 30, 2022 via mobile

You have to try the seafood fondu … and their homemade focaccia bread is to die for!!! The shrimp jambalaya & walleye were wonderful…portions are large. Angel was our server…did a magnificent job & very pleasant! 5 Stars all the way! Loved the rustic decor!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded July 5, 2022

Hello, we are so glad you had such great service from Angel! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your wonderful comments. We hope to see you again!

Reviewed June 29, 2022

Went here to celebrate our anniversary. We had been here several times before and really like the food. Service was great, our waitress was wonderful! Hubby got the Seafood Diablo and loved it. I ordered the Filet Medallion Trio, medium rare. It came out more...medium well. The waitress agreed. I sent it back. It took quite a while for my entree to return, my husband was almost done eating by the time it arrived. When I cut into my steaks they were raw. I just asked for my food to be boxed up to take home. At this point I was done and so was my husband. I wish I could remember our waitresses name, as she was very apologetic and extremely nice. Not sure we will ever go back.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded July 5, 2022

Hello, we are very sorry that your anniversary dinner was not up to our high standards that we have for our restaurant. We are glad that your waitress was able to provide great service regarding your meal. We want to thank you for bringing this...More

Reviewed May 5, 2022

The northern Canadian theme that reflects the name of the restaurant is fun and funky, but the highlight is the cajun/creole cuisine, which is awesome! We tried the crab cake appetizer, which was delicious, and then the shrimp jambalaya and blackened fish, which were both...perfectly prepared, with just the right amount of spicy zest and lots of flavor. Even the home-made bread was special. Service was friendly and efficient, making for a very enjoyable dinner. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded May 9, 2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed so many aspects of your dining experience with us. We really appreciate hearing your wonderful comments. We hope to see you again!

Reviewed March 17, 2022 via mobile

Stopped for an early dinner. Excellant service, James was a great waiter. The food was very good,hot and tasty. So glad we took James advice.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded March 21, 2022

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad you enjoyed your dinner with us. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed February 6, 2022

I cannot say enough good about the wonderful experience we had today at lunch. We gathered for a baby shower that just included sisters and cousins and kept it small purposely to keep mama and nana safe from any possible exposures to COVID. We were...first met by Christina who greeted us at the front desk--she was so helpful and kind. Christina is who every establishment needs at their main entrance because it is those first impressions that clue you on how the rest of the experience will be. Once in our reserved area, we met Lily. What an amazing and engaging young woman!! A mask cannot deter her excellent customer service skills and warmth that she brings with every interaction. Lily never once displayed anything but kindness and courtesy toward us all. She is also a gem and Thunder Bay is so fortunate to have her. She deserves an A for accommodating. Lastly, and I apologize that I didn't get his name but the gentleman who came in to clean the table -- was yet another example of why every adult in our party will return with their family to enjoy the excellent food (yes, everything was delicious!) and that coupled with the excellent service makes for an experience that will bring us all back. Treat these people well Thunder Bay!!More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded February 8, 2022

Thank you for having the baby shower with us at Thunder Bay! We are so glad you all enjoyed the experience. We hope to see you all back again soon!

Reviewed December 12, 2021

My family and I went to this place Friday night and 2 host were working.The middle aged woman was very welcoming but the younger host was very rude and she wasn't dressed to be in this type of setting.She had .The other host sat us...when the younger one didn't want to and the server was very good the food was awesome..But one bad apple can spoil everythingMore

Date of visit: December 2021
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded December 14, 2021

Thank you for telling us about your recent visit. Although we are glad to hear that you enjoyed some aspects of your visit, we are sorry to see that there were things that did not meet our expectations. We very much apologize that this occurred...More

Reviewed December 5, 2021 via mobile

The food was excellent. I had a great time with my family. I ordered blackened walleye and enjoyed it. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded December 6, 2021

Hello, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us here at Thunder Bay Grille in Rockford. We appreciate the wonderful feedback and we hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed November 15, 2021

Went with a large group. Service top-notch. Food was excellent. I had alfredo pasta with chicken. location very convenient for people staying in the nearby hotels. would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded November 18, 2021

We are so thrilled to see that everything met expectations - thank you for posting your review!

Reviewed October 6, 2021 via mobile

Decided to stop by for dinner. Parking lot was empty so we were a bit nervous, but went in anyway. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess. The dining area was nicely decorated. The menu has something for everyone. The shrimp Alfredo was delicious...and my husband got the Cajun chicken & shrimp which he said was very good, too. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was phenomenal! If you're looking for a cheap meal, this isn't it. But, for the price paid, the quality and portion size was shot on!More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded October 8, 2021

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us here at Thunder Bay Grille. We appreciate the wonderful feedback and we hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed September 2, 2021

Had dinner here while traveling. Our server, Miguel, was attentive, friendly and courteous. We shared a whole rack of ribs and they were fantastic! These ribs had so much meat on them it was unreal. They were perfectly cooked and the barbecue sauce was not...too sweet with a little spice. They were absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded September 3, 2021

Betty, thank you for the outstanding review! We take pride in our restaurant and we love to hear that everything has met your expectations. We appreciate your patronage!

Reviewed July 30, 2021 via mobile

Prime Rib ❤️❤️❤️. Only on Friday or Saturday. Caesar salad, baked potato and grilled asparagus. Oh boy!! A glass of Malbec with dinner and finish it off with Lava cake!! My culinary suggestion; 2 scoops of ice cream and only 1 of whipped cream. Sit...at the bar and the Katlyns (K&C) will treat you right. 👍🏻More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Heart of America Group, Marketing at Thunder Bay Grille, responded to this reviewResponded August 6, 2021

Hello! Thank you for your positive review! We are so happy to hear your experience met the high expectations we strive to meet. We hope you dine with us again soon.

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Fried Walleye, seafood jambalaya, shrimp, seafood Bouillabaisse. I didn't any lobster dishes.
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4