Tavern 109
115 E Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI, 48895
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Address :
115 E Grand River Ave
Williamston, MI, 48895 - Phone (517) 655-2100
- Website https://www.tavern109.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Cory A.
I live in Williamston and have been waiting for this place to open for over a year. The builder did an amazing job restoring the building and is worth the stop to check out. They have Michigan craft brews on tap an a large selection of bottled beers and other drinks. I have had the Pear Pizza, Pulled Pork Sandwich on Pretzel Bun and the Lobster Mac & Cheese. All very good. Great addition to town!
(5)Davor R.
Very very good food, love their kettle chips. I had their blue cheese burger was delicious, girlfriend had the fish and chips was also delicious. Bar tender was very friendly. Definitely recommend going there. Make sure to bring extra cash because it is somewhat expensive.
(5)Dave S.
My favorite Williamston restaurant - great food, fast service, reasonable prices. Fish and Chips are the best in the area, uses whitefish instead of cod. Good beer on tap selection.
(5)Marlena Y.
We had a wonderful lunch. The pear pizza was amazing!
(5)J B.
Try the truffle fries-loved. Also enjoyed the garlic mashed potatoes and infused martini! Caesar salad short on dressing and Parmesan and steak wasn't anything exceptional but still good. Like the decor and atmosphere.
(4)Casey M.
Love this place. Some of the best food in Lansing. The chicken and waffles is delish.
(4)Alex T.
This place is kinda rad! Great atmosphere, everything we ate (pear pizza, pulled pork and buffalo chicken sliders) was delicious. I'm not sure about the beer selection as I didn't partake, but it seemed decent- they had some mysterious jugs of infused boozes on the wall that were pretty intriguing. I don't live super nearby but I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some of the fascinating desserts.
(5)Michael Z.
Tasty food in a trendy atmosphere. Decided to come here for a weekend brunch and thoroughly enjoyed my bacon and eggs. The best part of meal? Definitely the breakfast potatoes, which were super crisp on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. The english muffin with blackberry jam was rock solid as well. I also ordered a fruit and yogurt parfait that was just okay. The berries in the parfait were definitely of the frozen variety and came in a too-sweet syrup. Service was stellar, and if I was in town again, I would definitely come back for dinner and try one of the many beers on tap.
(4)John L.
This is the favorite bar for the actors at Williamston Theatre. Good food, beer selection, atmosphere. Try the chicken and waffles!
(5)Kate S.
I really want to like this place. I want to like the cocktails, which are kind of uninspired, and I want to like the "local" and "seasonal" dishes, which apparently consist of things like tomatoes in January and sweet corn in May, in Tavern 109's alternate reality. The service is pretty iffy as well. The restaurant on a whole seems to be pretending something it isn't, which is unfortunate because mid-Michigan has lots of farmers raising beautiful produce and meats. For the price, I just can't justify going here when there are other places serving a better experience and better food.
(2)Rob E.
Had a visit with my wife and toddler about 3 weeks ago. I wanted a burger and we were just cruising down Grand River from Lansing back towards metro Detroit. Saw the billboard and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed whatsoever. Burger was amazing! Wife a veggie sandwich with brie and our kid had chicken tenders. Win! Had a cup of chowder to start along with a veggie starter with hummus. No complaints here, if in area again soon I would purposely drive over to try again. Also, beer selection seemed nice. Curious if the chef might do a beer dinner at some point. Staff were very polite and courteous.
(4)Danielle F.
I wish I lived closer to this wonderful place! The service was great, the wine, beer and drink list was expansive and had really quality items. And the atmosphere is so nice...very cozy, with the exposed brick, hardwood floors and very tall ceilings...The food was awesome comfort food...people in my group had the pear pizza, margarita pizza, shrimp & grits, maple glazed chicken and a chicken salad...everyone was impressed with the food and service.
(5)Esther G.
The food here was great, and the service was quick and friendly. Decent beer selection. I'd eat here again.
(4)Ryan T.
Williamston is a pretty cool small town, with new restaurants and bars in renovated buildings. One of the newer establishments in Tavern 109. Everyone in the party enjoyed their food and drink. The prices aren't rock bottom, but they aren't a rip off either. On the day we were there, they were advertising a food and drink pairing that sounded excellent, for $55 a person. If it worked out in our schedule I would have gone for sure.
(4)Iris C.
We've been to Tavern 109 on a number of different occasions, and the food here has always been quite good - the fish and chips, as well as the seasonal risotto are excellent. The only thing that keeps me from giving five stars is the service. The hostesses always seem a touch on the rude side, and some of the waitstaff has been a bit flaky - forgetting things, not checking in on the table, etc.
(4)L M.
Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, good crowd not packed. Greated by a very cheerful young lady and seated promptly. Server was very up beat and knowledgable about the menu. I had their smoked turkey and bacon panini with pesto. Served grilled and came with a choice of side, so I opted for the side order of mac and cheese. Delicious flavor, fresh ingredients, and portion size was appropriate. The mac and cheese was smooth and creamy, served with a topping of home made bread crumbs that were toasted. The decor was very nice and hip; simple and yet elegant, the interior was very sympathetic to the historic nature of the building. Bathrooms are clean and well cared for. Overall all appearance at lunch time was clean and tidy. I will certainlly be going back.
(4)Andrew S.
Great. I have been to many of the top restaurants in the Detroit area and this place compares favorably. Very nice building and atmosphere. Casual but upscale. Food was top notch. Great calamari. The whitefish dip was fantastic. The Cuban sandwich was one of best I have tasted in a long top. My wife loved the shrimp po boy. Also had a good beer and win selection. Nice old town for a great overall experience.
(5)Ashley N.
Decor is simple and elegant. The place is cute and clean. The food was wonderful! Everything was sent to the table piping hot. They make their own dips, which were amazing. Vegetables were fresh, steak was cooked perfect, and the fries were so crunchy. My husband got fish & chips, we were delightfully surprised to see it was overly breaded and coated in a layer of grease. It was a nice light meal for being fried. Only complaint, and it was minor, the service could be a tidge nicer with a smile, and it could be faster. We were only on or 4 tables in the place. But, it wasn't horrible. Our only critique.
(4)Spaulding S.
Good service and great food!! The atmosphere is very nice and welcoming. Gourmet food at a reasonable price.
(5)Mimi D.
This is our second time here. This time we were heading to Dearborn from Glen Arbor. Service was great, food is inventive and fresh and delicious. Bathrooms are clean and match the decor and theme of the restaurant. Cocktails are awesome. Try the Michigan Manhattan you will not be disappointed. Candied bacon garnish!!!
(5)Hannah B.
The pizzas are amazing and for the amount of food you get, the prices are totally worth it. Great atmosphere, newly renovated and awesome service.
(5)Jill M.
Favorite place for lunch and dinner in the Lansing area. I've been over 10 times. I haven't ordered the same thing twice and I'll loved everything I've eaten. I recommend this place if you don't mind waiting for the small kitchen to keep up. Have a libation while you wait. Your meal will be worth waiting for. I recommend the Porch lemonade.
(5)Mel C.
Went here for lunch last weekend and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere and decor are very inviting. They have a large selection of local craft beers and are happy to let you sample before ordering. We orderded the new chicken sandwich and a steak oizza. Both were perfectly cooked with interesting flavors. I never would have thought gouda and hummus would be a good combination on a chicken sandwich, and it tasted amazing. I'm not a fan of the pear pizza everyone loves so much, so we tried the steak one and will definitely get that again. We've decided it's worth the 20 minute drive and Tavern is going in our regular rotation for eating out! Also, service is very good.
(5)Darren M.
I went during restaurant week with a bunch of friends and the results were mixed at best. This was my third time trying the place and it will also be my last. I decided to not go with the prix fixe menu and just get a burger. Upon recommendation of the server I got the "bacon plus". While it was a reasonable burger, although small, it really was really overpriced at $14! The bun was not very substantial and the goat cheese overpowered the rest of the taste. Oh well. Maybe a 3 star burger. Others at my table ranged from ambivalent to unhappy with their food. My girlfriend ordered the "beef tip" salad and the meat was overcooked and there was barely any feta! Another did order of the prix fixe menu and tried to return her filet because it reeked of lighter fluid. The waitress came back from the kitchen and said that the chef said that they all smell that way and did she want chicken. WTF?? She went with the risotto. Regarding service, it was also not very good. We were a group of 15 split between two tables and it took three hours to eat! We made the reservation two weeks in advance and confirmed the day before and the day of the dinner. Management should have allocated two servers to our party instead of the one we had. Although our server worked very hard, she was clearly overextended. Drinks went unfilled for large parts of the meal and rarely was anyone asked how was their meal. Often requests had to be made several times. How sad since the town is picturesque and the inside of the restaurant is beautiful with exposed brick and a gorgeous bar.
(1)Gary V.
I didn't have a great experience here. The restaurant itself is a nice, exposed brick and wood floor kind of place. All the surfaces are hard so it can get quite loud. I ordered the Lobster Mac n Cheese which was enthusiastically confirmed by our server,. The dish arrived at a tepid temperature at best which made it a little gaggy to eat. My Manhattans were mostly ice. The Peanut Butter pie was very tasty. Our server was nice but a little scattered, and slow to come around. My dining companion had the house-made Black Bean burger which she enjoyed. One other odd thing was being asked how quickly we would finish our meals and leave because they had a large group coming in for the table we were sitting at. 8 feet away was an empty table that was not reserved and remained empty the entire time we were there. Odd. I won't go back on my own.
(2)Beau M.
Pretty cool little spot. We had the fries with garlic aioli shaved Parmesan and truffle oil. Very good. My wife had a hoe gaarden beer that she liked and my captain and coke was so weak that I will not waste my money trying it a second time. The waiter was nice. We were waiting for a show so he brought our check early. Very cool little spot in the middle of Williamson. Nice brick inside very big city with small city charm. Just need to find a bartender that knows how to use a jigger. Weak drinks means people won't buy booze. Everything else was great.
(4)Jill B.
Great find. Nice place to grab a bite not far from MSU campus. Lends itself toward a bit more sophistication than the typical outside-of-campus spot. Gluten free options, including pizzas and good for groups or just grabbing a bite at the reclaimed bar. Truffle and garlic fries are a great starter.
(4)Nancy K.
Wow. We came here for dinner with friends for what seems to be an annual dinner in Williamston. I'm always shocked that this tiny town you never hear of has such brilliant restaurants. We had one vegetarian, one gluten-free and one seafood allergic in our group but the waitstaff was well-versed in the menu and there were more than enough options for all of us. Besides an excellent selection for any dietary need, the beer list is phenomenal and the space is beautifully appointed, clean and well kept but not pretentious. We sat in the bar area which was a little noisier than the dining room but in a good way. The acoustics of the room work to keep things at a decent volume but the energy is great. We need to come back again soon and also grab dessert... I'm sure they're great.
(4)Rudolph W.
From vegetarian to filet, everything sounds delicious! The swine mac was superb! Fried chicken was delicious! Definitely will return!
(5)Claudia B.
Recently here with a few friends. We had a drink and then ate dinner. We hadn't seen each other in a while so we were just sitting and talking after dinner. Diane, I believe the manager, quickly came by our table and told us we had to leave because they had a reservation for our table! I have NEVER been asked to leave a restaurant before! There were 2 empty tables right by us. I will never go back.
(1)John F.
Met friends at Tavern 109 for brunch today. We ordered primarily brunch fare and mimosas. Everything was tasty except the breakfast potatoes. They were deep fried and greasy. If you are looking for a reasonable Sunday brunch location, I would recommend... Just steer clear of the potatoes!
(4)Daria H.
Love this place. It is pricey, so be prepared. Food is delicious. I would not order Michigan cherry chicken (can't remember the name) - it isn't the best. But definitely get smoked whitefish dip (it is like crack!!!!! Can't stop eating it). Lobster mac and cheese and po'boy sandwich are out of this world delicious. Great quiet atmosphere. We love it.
(5)Rachel B.
Easy to miss for Metro Detroiters or Lansing residents, but well worth a stop. Food: Stumbled into sunday brunch and tried the chicken & waffles. Chicken was tenders and wet-battered (unusual in my experience), but featured excellent flavor and was very moist. Waffles weren't as crisp as I would have liked - maybe could have benefited from more time in the iron? The dish was accompanied by real maple syrup and a bacon gravy that was delicious and really displayed attention to detail. My other gripe, if any, would be the complete lack of anything green on the plate. Bar: Full bar. There were some unusual bottles and interesting infusions (bacon, watermelon, and one that I cannot remember). The beer selection was solid and tended to focus on some of the better Michigan brews out there. Specialty drinks featured some of the house infusions but liquor selection in general was pretty standard Service/Atmosphere: Sat at the bar, where we were well taken care of. The bartender was attentive and very friendly; she also took fairly seriously the art of mixing drinks. The chef came out during a slow period and was sure to mix with guests and ask about the food - he seemed to really care about the dining experience. Not sure how many more opportunities I'll have to try this place, but I'd definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a good meal.
(4)Brad W.
Really like this place -great atmosphere and great service -food is good and good drinks
(4)Nikki S.
We had high hopes for our dinner last night but were terribly disappointed by awkward, slow service at a high top in the bar. 2 hours on a slow Sunday for 2 salads, a pizza and chili Mac was too long. The arrogance of our server was enough to put me over...maybe it was just due to having been a server myself? But, challenging my father with a glib "I just assumed you were satisfied with the beer you selected" when he simply asked if our server had had a chance to ask the bartender if they had any Sam Adams bottles seemed to be the straw that broke the camels back for me. Is it that difficult to say, "shoot I totally forgot to ask, let me go find out?" This is also coming off of a previous experience of getting snoozed and watching others get served for 15 minutes at brunch and ultimately leaving about a year ago too; maybe that's why it's ultra scathing. I'm sad because the food is fantastic, but the service has been and continues to be appalling. Maybe we'll Try take out if we try Tavern 109 again.
(2)Allie M.
Not only are the staff beyond helpful and friendly, but to food is great!! Different selections of food with quality taste. My favorite restaurant in the area!!!
(5)Tom H.
Stopped for my first visit on 1/25/14 and was very impressed. We called ahead when about 30 min. away and the a Hostess put our name on the list. We got right in and I really loved the atmosphere throughout the pub. Our waitress was spot on with recommendations and was excellent throughout our meal. Among the three of us we had Fish & Chips, Salmon, and Mustard-Crusted Whitefish. All were excellent and it's obvious the cooking staff knows their stuff. We also enjoyed the nice selection of local craft brews...great variety. All in all an excellent visit and I would highly recommend Tavern 109 to anyone looking for a casual meal whenever you're in the Williamston area. I can't wait to stop out again!
(5)Megan H.
So so so good. 109 Porch Lemonade was perfect. Throw your diet out the window for one day and get the lobster Mac and cheese. You will not regret it!!
(5)Fred C.
Enjoyed dinner here. We sat in the bar which was really nice. I had the sirloin steak which was really good. The salad was really tasty. If I recall correctly there was sliced pears which went really well with the dressing. The other folks at our table had a burger which looked really good and a pizza which looked really good as well. Overall a nice experience, nice and warm decor. Not too loud even though we sat in the bar. We'll definitely be back again.
(4)Karri H.
We've been here 3 times, but won't go back. First time, had calamari & burgers. Calamari soggy & on a bed of mixed greens that didn't really go together (I didn't order calamari salad?). I'm a calamari enthusiast, so I was not impressed, but burger was ok. Second chance had mussels, and chicken & waffles. Mussels in a white wine sauce I didn't care for, others might. Chicken & waffles decent. Asked for red sangria, told they were out of it, asked for white, admitted they wouldn't have Sangria again until Summer (this was in Jan). Went back for Valentines Day bc their advertised specials looked amazing. So we order one of the specials. They were out of the filet, which was one of their specials of "Turf"and is ALSO on the REGULAR menu!!! Plus, waiter didn't tell us they were out of anything before we began looking over the menu. And, I walked in knowing exactly what I wanted, the surf & turf. So I get the Surf, boyfriend gets NY strip. My lobster appears to be large prawns, his steak is good, but his mashed potatoes are cold. 3 strikes, you're out. Good atmosphere, good service, overpriced food. Surprised they've been in business this long.
(2)Sarah W.
Pretty overpriced for $23 Lobster Mac and Cheese. Had quit a few bites of lobster shell in there, and seemed wayyyy too spicy. Probably wouldn't try it again.
(3)LJ M.
I want to like this place and it was good enough that we will give it another chance sometime. We didn't really get to experience all the good food we've been hearing about because they were still serving breakfast when we got there. It was quarter to two! The server explained they don't start lunch until 2pm. Disappointed, I ordered the biscuits and gravy when the server warned me that it's $8 for only one biscuit. OKAY....so I got the eggs benedict. It was okay but not amazing. The staff and atmosphere was very nice. They were a little behind but she did apologize. We will try another time after 2pm before we push this place to the side.
(3)Stefanie L.
Excellent food and service. Pear Pizza is awesome; Lobster Mac and Cheese is garlicky but fabulous!!
(4)Erik S.
The beef and gorgonzola pizza was delicious, I would recommend it. The beer selection was adequate, the beer and wine flights are a reason to come back again, well priced, and you could order them by style. We were pleased with our meal.
(4)Liz A.
annette and kevin came to visit today to bring me some furniture and help me attach my tv to the wall with one of those arm thingies so i can pretend i'm a real grown up with a tv over my fireplace. we wanted to eat before trying to do any manual labor and i thought it would be nice to kill 2 birds with one stone (brunch + cocktails) so i suggested tavern 109 in williamston. it's one of these new american type places with the whole wood floor/exposed brick/big windows things going on. i enjoy that kind of a vibe. the cocktails were great. kevin and i got the bacon infused bourbon manhattan and it was good (i did think it was a little strange that it came on the rocks but that's probably for the best at 12 pm anyway). annette's bloody mary was delicious and had a bunch of nice snacks on a stick (cheese, pepperoni, olives, pickles, celery, etc.). annette and kevin got the chili and really liked it. then annette and i got the ham and cheese sandwich which is basically a croque monsieur on white bread and it was delicious. we also got the macaroni and cheese and it was fine but nothing to write home about. kevin got the shrimp po boy and he ate the whole thing so i'm assuming he liked it. worth noting is that kevin made a fuss about not wanting brunch and they let him order off the full menu so that's nice. service was ok. the server didn't come by very often and we had to wait a while to get things like cream and sugar for coffee, the bill, etc. maybe they were understaffed? we were in the second room so we couldn't really tell how busy it was in the front room. overall i think this is a decent brunch option although it is a bit far from lansing. the menu included both whitefish dip and chicken and waffles which made me happy even though i didn't order any of them. and there was an amazing draft list but that seems to just be the norm around here.
(4)Susan D.
My second visit to Tavern 109 and I was, frankly, underwhelmed. The first trip was mediocre but I was willing to try again as the celebrant of the day, an 86 year old celebrating her birthday had chosen the spot. This was mentioned when I made the reservation. But no effort was made on the part of the staff to acknowledge this milestone- not even a "Happy Birthday"--so unlike most establishments in the area. The salads were alright but came with no bread. When we asked for some, we were told that bread would incur a 75-cent charge per person. Ridiculous, particularly when we considered that the one meal with bread, a grilled cheese ordered by one member of the party, turned out to be a barely grilled roll with still cold cheese inside--very disappointing. We won't be back.
(1)John M.
I have had dinner at Tavern 109 several times over the last few months, and actually twice this week as well. Each and every time we walk through the door we are greated with a warm smile. I make it a point to try something new for me on the menu when I go somewhere. I just can not say enough about the flavors of each dish that I have tried. It is refreshing to be able to go to a place, watch a game with friends and have it followed or accompanied with great food and a fun atmosphere. I drive 45 minutes to get there and it is well worth it.
(5)Marina P.
Visited Tavern 109 for the second time tonight. Both of my dinners there were excellent. Service is good and atmosphere is warm. The menu is fun and the food's fairly unique (try the pear, gorgonzola, and bacon pizza!). I ordered drinks on both occasions and liked them very much - I didn't find them to be watered down, as the other reviewer noted. We like Gracie's down the street too... Red Cedar Grill, not so much!
(5)Autumn W.
I am all about new places to try!! Well i wont go back here!!! Not only was the food so bland but i witnessed the cook eating while making my food when i asked if he could wash his hands he rolled his eyes and asked the server why...as he continued to cram food in his mouth. It was disgusting he got an attitude and my server did too, although there was a server there that tried to make up for it she was very kind. The place is beautiful but the service and the food HORRIBLE!!
(1)James C.
What a good addition to downtown Williamston! Architect/Designer Steve Eyke did an amazing job of taking two turn-of-the-20th Century storefronts and restored them to their original condition. Micro-brews from local craft breweries and a nice selection of other-than-burger menu items make it a great place for lunch or dinner. Mickey D's, eat your heart out!
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