Location: Benton Harbor
Top Restaurants in Benton Harbor
Where to eat American food in Benton Harbor: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on American food in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located west of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana. In 2010, the population was 10,038 according to the census. It is the smaller, by population, of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with 156,813 people.
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10. Clementines Too
Overall Ratings
4 based on 427 reviews
Reviewed By K3231ZEdavidh
Clementines Too is a great place to eat whether a tourist or local. Nice variety of meal options withoug being overwhelming, specials every night, great staff, well prepared food. The outdoor seating area is great in good weather, and the location along the St. Joseph River allows views of boats heading out to and in from Lake Michigan.
9. Plank's Tavern on the Water
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
Plank's Tavern features approachable modern cuisine at the water's edge. Situated within The Inn at Harbor Shores where the St Joseph and Paw Paw Rivers meet Lake Michigan in one of Lake Michigan's oldest harbors.
Reviewed By stilts16
Sunday late morning. Very busy with large crowd. Was offered table on the patio which was surprising since it was a nice day. Nice view of the harbor. Waitress arrived promptly and took orders. Food was very good and good sized for price. A little higher price for the area but good service, outdoor seating, and enjoyable experience make it okay. Will be back for another family treat.
8. Bread + Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By shari w
When this restaurant first opened, I was negatively impressed with their food.Last week I had an experience that changed my mind. Great meal. Great service. Great Prickly Pear. Looking forward to going back. And the desserts there are fabulous.
7. Schu's Grill and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 377 reviews
Reviewed By setter3
We ate here on a sweltering day during the St Joe art fair. The place was absolutely packed. Our service was terrific and I wish I could remember the young man's name. He was quick with drink refills and was attentive but not cloying. Hubby had a burger and I had a veggie burger. Both were great. The fries were yummy and the beer was ice cold. We even tipped the kitchen staff because they must have been hot and tired. The only thing that kept it from 5 stars? The manager? owner? was walking around and banging trays and glasses. I know he was trying to keep things neat but he made a lot of noise and startled us when he banged a tray just below us.
6. The Buck Burgers & Brew
Overall Ratings
4 based on 489 reviews
Local craft beers, locally sourced food
Reviewed By faldain
Huge list of beers, but were out of 5 when we visited. Management needs to be on top of replacing beers with similar styles, out of 4 Hefeweizen styles on the menu, they were all tapped out. Food was good. Service was good except the waitress had no idea about beer.
5. Sophia's House of Pancakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 245 reviews
What a great breakfast and awesome service. I normally prefer healthier fare, but if you are looking for IHOP this is really a step above. The service is way better than I've experienced at restaurants far more expensive with far better food.
Reviewed By Chris V
Be warned that mere mortals cannot consume portions as large as those provided at Sophiaâs. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. Jeri (I hope Iâve remembered the name correctly) was one of the best servers Iâve EVER hadâfast, positive, helpful, upbeat. If there was a waitress hall of fame, sheâd be in it.
4. Rye Belles
Overall Ratings
4 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By LouBobHarborSprings
This nice restaurant in downtown St. Joseph justly deserves its high rating by most TripAdvisor reviewers. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a downtown building, close to Lake Michigan, with a terrace level as well for summer dining. On a Friday evening in early November the restaurant was very busy. Still, the wait staff (Alex) was friendly and accommodating. Our entrees of salmon and perch were tasty, as were the vegetable selections and the side salad. Bread, too, was quite good. A house cabernet at $6.50 was delicious..
3. Silver Harbor Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
Silver Harbor Brewing features a locally inspired new american style lunch and dinner menu plus 15 Award Winning handcrafted beers on tap, Michigan wines and spirits are also available. The taproom room highlights an amazing 100+ year old building with pl
Reviewed By elizjameson
Silver Harbor Brewing Company had an expansive menu, with a variety of snacks, appetizers, sandwiches, full entrees. The food looked amazing! We mostly drank while we were there and got the Asian salad with chicken. It was great! Staff was really courteous and friendly. We would go back!
2. Mason Jar Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By Leatherneck73
Friendly service, good prices and delicious food. Truly a place that values local sourcing, and careful attention to detail in preparing your meal. Had the burger with a side of bacon and it was delicious. Others had the salad, salmon, and both were amazing. Would readily come back here time and time again, every time Iâm in the area.
What to do and see in Benton Harbor, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. The Buck Burgers & Brew
Overall Ratings
4 based on 489 reviews
Local craft beers, locally sourced food
Reviewed By faldain
Huge list of beers, but were out of 5 when we visited. Management needs to be on top of replacing beers with similar styles, out of 4 Hefeweizen styles on the menu, they were all tapped out. Food was good. Service was good except the waitress had no idea about beer.
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