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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations
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4.0
257 reviews
Excellent
92
Very good
82
Average
48
Poor
16
Terrible
19
Deb H
Lansing11 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Stillwater Grill has a pleasant traditional/modern atmosphere, serves good food and the typical number of other diners seems about right. It feels festive, but not crowded or noisy, and we are usually able to get a table on a weeknight without a wait. The food quality is consistent and a good value for the serving sizes, although prices have gone up since the pandemic, as they have at most other restaurants. Each of the menu items we have tried have been tasty and nicely presented. I often order the pecan chicken, which is excellent. We were a little surprised when we dined there last week and were told they were out of a couple of entrée items, and also “very low” on the mashed potatoes. I usually order the pecan chicken, served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, but instead ordered an entrée salad, which was very good. One other disappointment was that there is now a 3% “convenience fee” added to the tab. We asked our server about it, and she indicated it had to do with increasing costs. There is a note at the top of the menu, with a brief explanation, indicating that this charge will be added. I haven’t seen this type of fee at other local restaurants yet, and was a bit put off by it. I researched “convenience fee” online, and after reading about it expect it will soon become a thing with other local restaurants as well, though I have not seen it on the other local menus in similar restaurant categories as yet. Otherwise, the food and service have been great on our visits and the vibe works for us at Stillwater Grill.
Written July 17, 2023
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Joe A
Salem286 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We were in need of a restaurant serving late and everywhere else we checked or called closed at 9pm. Stillwater was open until 10 pm and boy what a find! We started with cocktails and were very happy. My elderberry cosmos was suburp. Entrees come with your choice of side salad, casesar or Stillwater: Mixed greens, dried MI cherries, toasted pecans, grape tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles & Dijon vinaigrette. I had the pecan crusted chicken which was absolutely mouth watering with the Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts Tossed with shaved parmesan, pecans, & maple-balsamic glaze. One of the top brussels I've had. My partner had the Short Rib Stroganoff: Fettuccine tossed with a sour cream enriched sauce of braised short rib, caramelized onion & roasted mushrooms. He enjoyed it immensely and had enough left over to feed both of us for another meal! Mine was the smaller portion and I, indeed, was well satisfied!
Written July 20, 2021
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Brian C
Saint Johns54 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
My wife and I visited the Stillwater Grill to check it out. The staff were very friendly and polite no concerns. My complaint is that the food was average at best. I had the Ribeye which was very expensive. The cut of meat was tough and seasoning average. The food is overpriced in my opinion for what you get. The Texas Roadhouse is a much better choice for a steak.
Written April 11, 2024
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Jacob K
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • couples
Stillwater advertised a valentine's day special with four courses. $55 for four courses is pretty fair for what they advertised. What we were served was far less than fair. The lobster bisque was plain and passed as a restaurant style bisque. The crab stuffed shrimp were overwhelmed with a curry sauce and looked to be thrown at the plate rather than placed on it. The salads were fine, boring, yet it was the best tasting course. The nightmare of a main course was brought out next. A "filet mignon" that I would question if it were intended for dogs, and a lobster tail starting to show signs of being under a heat lamp for too long. The bearnaise was gagworthy. The parsnip puree was underseasoned and the carrots were the most appetizing piece of the course. The chocolate mousse cake tasted better than it looked, but again quite boring. The cocktails we ordered were very over priced and unimaginative. The bourbon smash was laughable as I've been served better cocktails in a college party house. At the end of the day this place does not know what it wants to be. Don't class up the menu if you can't meet the quality customers expect from your marketing. False advertising and cheap eats. Two thumbs down. 👎👎
Written February 15, 2021
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BusinesGalTravel
United States90 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
After driving 5 hours I was excited to NOT eat at a hotel restaurant and excited to try the Stillwater steak salad with Cabernet Sav. Salad dressing. After I watched the bar attendant check to see if I had everything- I headed out to my hotel. When I got back to my room- no utensils, napkins or even the touted salad dressing 😯. I ate what I could with my hands but for $18 I ate about $5 worth. Second stop in Okemos today with lack luster service. What a bummer!
Written March 3, 2020
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MSVRestaurants
Hello, Thank you for the feedback. I am disappointed to hear about your poor experience at Stillwater Grill. I have forwarded your review to our General Manager, Walter Watts, and we would really like to speak with you personally. If possible, please contact Walter at (517) 349-5039. If you prefer to provide your contact information I would be happy to pass it along to him. We truly hope to better serve you in the future.
Written March 4, 2020
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John C
Goodyear258 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We've been to Stillwater many times in Brighton, MI. This was our first visit to their location in Okemos. We were a party of four and not only enjoyed the food, we loved our server, Kelly K. We also laughed a lot.
The entrees we enjoyed were the Signature Baby Back Ribs, Maryland Style Lump Blue Crab Cakes and the Pecan Chicken.
Written September 6, 2020
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burroughsfarmsgirl
Mason194 contributions
Dec 2020 • couples
Exceeded expectations! Food was generous & delicious and hot. Prime Rib cooked to order, asparagus, salad, garlic smashed, pumpernickel roll & choc truffle cake for dessert. We very much enjoyed it! Thank you!!
Written December 31, 2020
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mwpflash65
Jacksonville331 contributions
Nov 2020 • family
Took wife and her mom for first time for dinner. Top notch! They got prime rib and I got great crab cakes. They special made a smaller portion for the mom. Tasty veggies - especially the fried Brussels sprouts and sweet potato fries. House salad was tasty with nuts and other extra toppings.
Also, the server was very accommodating, facilities were clean and relaxing, and the prices were reasonable. On my go-back list now.
Written November 10, 2020
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Dave F
11 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
Ownership change since we were last here - big upgrade. For a great experience eat at the bar and be served by Ashley. She is fun, knowledgeable, and on the ball. We have traveled Scotland, Ireland, and England and never found fish and chips as good as at Stillwater.
Written August 28, 2022
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FowlervilleBill
Fowlerville43 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
I couldn't possibly be more unimpressed in a restaurant!!! Expensive!!! Very small portions! Extremely slow service! Waiter totally unattentive! We will NEVER be back! Food was absolutely nothing special. Soup was served luke warm. McDonald's would have been better and I am not kidding!
Written August 27, 2022
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Randy F
Pinckney980 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Wait staff was friendly. We had the crab stuffed salmon with rice and broccoli. The salmon was perfect, I love broccoli, the rice was terrible. It really didn't matter, it didn't effect the meal. I did not eat it, more than plenty of food. I will definitely return.
Written February 28, 2020
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kathy d
Ravenna30 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Great restaurant. We were in town on business for 2 nights and went for happy hour the first night and enjoyed so much decided to go for dinner the next night. Everyone was very friendly and quick to make recommendations. The second night Kayli was our waitress and she did a fabulous job,very attentive and friendly. The food and drinks were enjoyable. A great evening
Written October 12, 2020
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Laura S
Macomb287 contributions
Mar 2020 • solo
This place used to be good. I stopped in on a business trip to get a salmon salad. The fish wasn’t very fresh. The salad and bread were good. The server kept nearly a dollar in loose change. The bill was $20.02 or $20.09. I put down two twenties and asked for change. She brought me $19. I had planned to leave $5. I left $4 instead. I intended to use the loose change for coffee tips at Starbucks.
Written March 15, 2020
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Packerfan52
Luxemburg13 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
My wife and I stopped in for dinner. We enjoyed excellent food and outstanding service. Our waitress went out of her way to make our dinner exceptional.
Written June 21, 2022
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Aneil M
Durham5 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We eat there almost every time we visit my in-laws in Okemos, and we haven’t had a bad meal in well over 20 visits. Great, friendly service, and the steaks are excellent.
Written July 21, 2021
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