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VI Grill

201 Saint Joseph, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231 271 3300
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Ranked #6 of 14 restaurants in Suttons Bay
Price range: RM22 - RM63
Cuisines: American, Mexican, Pizza, Sandwiches
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: After-hours
Description: The VI Grill serves fresh All American "Up North" fare in a family friendly atmosphere. Some our specialties include Fresh Whitefish, hand crafted burgers, hand cut fries, fresh salads or unique sandwiches and save room for our local fresh daily desserts including Moomers Ice Cream. We have a large outdoor seating area with acoustic music throughout the Summer. Our Tavern is accented with hand scraped Hickory floors, several flat screen tv's and our Restaurant includes a two story stone fireplace. Next time your in Suttons Bay, try the first eatery in Leelanau County Est. 1871!
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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We really enjoyed our meals. Excellent sweet potato fries. Also enjoyed the salsa trio appetizer. My husband said the sausage and prime rib sandwich was the best he's ever had! Great, attentive, friendly service. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Suttons Bay.

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North of Chicago, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

WOW, we sat outside and watched the day go by. Both of us ordered the burgers, mine was the one with fried onions, the bun was so fresh, we had a side of the garlic mayo to add to ours and we think these were one of the best burgers we ever had. The outside is cute and sitting right... More

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Niles, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

What a great place and great food. My husband had the best Rueben sandwich ever and loved they had some lunch specials. We enjoy playing keno and this was the only place in town that we found had it. Great service and friendly staff too. Would have tried it for dinner had we found it sooner.

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

This place was recommended to us by some of the locals of Suttons Bay and we weren't disappointed. The food was delicious and very cost effective (6.95 lunch specials). There is a huge menu variety to choose from. Service was great as well. We'd highly recommend and plan to come back. Everyone in Suttons Bay is SO friendly!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

The service was very good, but the food wasn't and there was dust hanging from the things hanging all over the walls. My children and I won't go back.

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Richard R, Owner at VI Grill, responded to this review
22 January 2013

Thank you for the feedback. I am glad to hear the service was good. I was very dissappointed in the "avergae food" comment. I am not sure what food item you ordered but we are committed to quality. I know that you did not experience this but I have just hired a second Executive Chef to keep our product at... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013 via mobile

I ordered oatmeal and it was mushy and sweet, prior to any sugar being put on. Waiter reported they do not make their own oatmeal. I also got frozen blueberries that were rubbery and cold on the side.

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Richard R, Owner at VI Grill, responded to this review
22 January 2013

Thanks for the feedback. I see you and your friend are from Ann Arbor. I went to school there, lived there after school and it is a great food town! I know we dissappointed you both at breakfast and I am truly sorry! The oatmeal is packets intended for kids who are hard to please. I have taken oatmeal off... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013 via mobile

The oatmeal was from packets and the grapes were not even washed. The coffee says fresh ground but not even close, left disappointed.

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Richard R, Owner at VI Grill, responded to this review
22 January 2013

Thanks for your feedback. I was very disappointed to see your review. Our oatmeal is a side intended for kids and and I have removed it from the menu. I am sorry it was in sides! The fruit not being washed is unacceptable and I have talked to the kitchen staff. The coffee is fresh ground and brewed (its actually... More

Traverse City, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

A backwoods buttcrack bar. Food's good, service is fine, prices are acceptable. Changing the name to the VI Grill doesn't change much.

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Richard R, Owner at VI Grill, responded to this review
22 January 2013

Thanks for your feedback. I am not exactly sure what you mean by your comment but we have a lot of local support as well as summer residents and depending upon the time of year that you visit leelanau county, this will determine the mix of clientele. More

Grand Haven, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Tried this restaurant for the first time this weekend. We had breakfast but will definetly try lunch and dinner service. They have a variety of items on the menu to satisfy all tastes. The owner stopped by our table twice during our meal to make sure everything was OK and to thank us for stopping in. We will visit this... More

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Oviedo, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

Dinner was excellent, had the batter fried Perch, fries and coleslaw. Others at the table had the cheeseburger. Everyone agreed it was a great place to stop and eat. I highly recommend it.

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