Address: | 321 Chartier Rd, Marine City, MI 48039, USA |
Phone: | +1 810-765-8084 |
Site: | thelittlebarrestaurant.com |
Rating: | 4.2 |
Working: | Closed 4–9PM 4–9PM 4–9PM 4–10PM 4–10PM 11AM–8PM |
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Maria Dziedzic
Can I give The Little Bar zero stars?? We made reservations for 20 people on a Sunday after my daughters christening. My husband confirmed the reservation with them 3 times prior, giving them his name and phone number. When we arrived they had given our reservation to another party and could do absolutely nothing for us. Apparently two groups had made reservations that day but the idiots who work there thought there was just one, under my husbands name, and when the other party arrived they didnt bother to check the name. Had they, they wouldve seen it was not my husbands name. So when our party arrived, the ONE waitress that was there turned us away. Did not offer to put some tables together, just said "oops, sorry." And to have one waitress serving a table of 20 plus other patrons eating dinner is absolutely ridiculous. My husband talked to the owner at a later time, and she apologized, but that does not even come close to making it right. The incompetence of her and her staff is inexcusable. You own a restaurant, you and your staff should know how to take reservations. We had to scramble to find another restaurant nearby that could accommodate our large party last minute. Luckily McRaes Big River Grill did, and we had great service and a delicious dinner.
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jay newcomb
As a former employee I got an insider view. The owner has the personality of a wet fart. Working for her is an effort in futility as she is all knowing and all powerful, just ask her, shell be more than happy to tell you. And so will the half dozen Chefs/Cooks that have been fired or quit in the last year. The majority of the waitstaff is the textbook definition of ineptness. Its like an ongoing episode of a keystone cops episode. Zero training, no understanding of how to pace a dining room for effective service, and the owner is seating..double seating..taking tables and bartending, while they pound the kitchen with a dining room full of orders then stand there and complain about ticket times..lol. can you hear the circus music..this is what happens when an owner who has zero restaurant experience and isnt willing to humble themselves to learn the business, and refuses to listen to employees with years of experience. The food is old school mediocrity, the ambience is ok, a bit crowded, the endless Neil Diamond (per request of owner) is monotonous. The waitstaff is lacking experience and proper training for the "finer dining" situation the owner is trying to pull off. The only reason this gets two stars is the potential this place has.
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Steve Franks
The Little Bar is a Marine City icon that suffered a fire a few years ago. It was closed for quite a spell. I just recently visited the Little Bar for a St. Patricks Day meal of corned beef and cabbage. Well, the meal was excellent with the service uncommon friendly and attentive. It was my first time there, but the staff treated me as if I were a long time regular. Living up to its name, the bar is rather short and the dinner area cozy and comfortably sized with large window views along the street front. The interior is neat, tasteful, well organized and squeaky clean. And, it does not have the aroma of stale beer that so many poorly kept bars often have. That is a big turn off for me. The menu is not overly large, but the selection caters to every taste,. As one should expect for a river town, the Little Bar has several fresh, lake fish dishes that I am dying to sample. They even have a sesame chicken dish that I certainly have my eye one. The cuts of corned beef, BTW, were generously thick, lean, and unusually tasty indicating a good buyer for the kitchen. Prices generally hover at $8.95 and $15.95 depending on the dish. Will I go back? You bet. Cant seem get that sesame chicken out of my head!
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Monica Bethuy
The stars are for the food, excellent. However the service is rough & the cloth table cloths are filthy. Weve been here times now. The last 3 times weve been here, its taken 20 mins for a waitress to come to the table to let us know shell be back to take our order. After we place our order, it takes another 30-45 mins to get our food. The owner has sat us at our table these 3 times & is not very personable. The paper on top of the tables gets changed but the table cloths do not. Our last time there, this past weekend the table cloth was full of ketchup or the like. We love the food but the service is very slow, tables are dirty aside of the sheet of paper & the music is vrry loud & its always the same music.
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Dan Gizar
The little bars been around for a long time and for a small place does a good business. The food is always good a little pricey but worth it. Staff is friendly there quick and is a good place for a little change.
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Stephen Eichhorst
Quaint atmosphere, great food, and great service. Our waitress was cheerful and provided just the right amount of attentiveness. Ill definitely be back.
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Scott Whiting
Been there many times and always a positive experience. Great food, good specials, and super selection of drinks. Highly recommend.
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Mitten360 by Peter Michael Photography Studio
Great meal, but service was very slow. Not sure if they were under staffed but Ill go back again as long as the food stays yummy.
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Tox1cn
Amazing food with amazing people we had a great time with a great waitress she made jokes and was tipped good.
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Jason Itrich
Very classy place with Great food thats not overpriced. Theyre known for their prime rib.
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Donald Reach
Excellent meals, prompt service. Reservations suggested for Friday & Saturday nights.
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Bob Lyons
Friendly staff, good food, fair price. Pleasant interior. We will be going back.
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karliluqqlagrjason ths uppleger
Hostess was very unprofessional. Reservation. Its do you have reservations?
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Kathleen Mcglynn
Great prime rib. Love the wait staff. Good service and reasonable prices
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Jennifer Kuzera
Great atmosphere, fantastic service, homemade food, vegan options
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Fred Macksoud
Good food , good service , what more can you I say , enjoy .
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Tom Carter
Great burgers and fries. Price fair and service good.
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Angel Louise
We had an excellent dinner friends and family
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Brian Bartsch
Great food, good prices, great selections.
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Cynthia Greenia
Awesome food..great cozy feeling
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joe nowak
The food and service was great
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Mark Hilla
Good food , make reservations
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Christine Kadey
Great food, great service!
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Kourtney Annn
Amazing place