Bravo! Restaurant & Cafe
| Address: | 5402 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002, USA |
| Phone: | +1 269-344-7700 |
| Site: | bravokalamazoo.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
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Jessica Wesoloski
First impression: the place is beautiful, and the staff professional. The menu was beautiful, but it gave us higher expectations than perhaps we should have had. I wouldnt even have been put off by the high prices if the calamari wasnt so chewy, and the pita bread (alongside the artichoke mousse) hadnt been so salty. On its own, the mousse may have been creamy and very pleasing, but it was overpowered by the red onion it was served inside. Similarly, a sprig of fresh rosemary should not have been used as a garnish. Much better to have left the sweet pepper to stand alone atop the potential this dish has. Perhaps the cook was just having an off night.
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A Private User
This restaurant rocks! I took all my servers suggestions for food. He directed me towards some of the best calamari Ive ever had. For dinner I had the shrimp scampi....WOW! The pasta was tossed with butter, shrimp and some sort of tomato that gave it a complex acidity and zing! If you havent had any dessert there, go in just for that. Apparently they have a pastry chef that makes everything in house, I went with pumpkin cheesecake with a bourbon pecan sauce per the servers suggestions. Located right off I-94 it is a perfect stop for travelers like myself!
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Devin Feller
Its a very nice looking restaurant with a clean, pleasing interior. You can tell they want to be an upscale place. The shrimp scampi was delicious but the portion was small. For $26 I expect more, or at least a side salad. No salad. I did get a small loaf of tasty bread. My wife had a pizza. Its a thin crust kind. Its tasty really good, but a little on the oily side. When I Made reservations, I told them it was our anniversary. They brought out a huge Baked Alaska desert for free! Thank you Bravo...that was nice.
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A Private User
My friends and I were "wow"ed with this restaurant from start to finish. Their wine list is extensive, service was incredibly accommodating (as we had two people in the group with specific dietary limitations), the food was phenomenal and the dessert (which we were informed are prepared in-house by their own award-winning pasty chef) was to die for. We all will definitely be back to Bravo!, and we are looking forward to trying their Handcrafted Beer!
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A Private User
They managed to take $80 out of my pocket, but I have no intention to ever give them another dime of me or my companys business. After waiting 30 minutes, we were given stale bread and sour butter to snack on before given a meal only comparable to those found for free in the soup kitchens of America. Spent the rest of the night feeling very nauseous off their spoiled, over seasoned food. Look to be impressed no more, Bravo has lost its pizazz.
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A Private User
Meat was pure fat, potatoes pure salt. I complained and the waiter offered no solution, then gave me a bill for $50. McDonalds would have been better quality. If you want to feel like an idiot who likes to pay lots and eat steaks bought out of the dumpsters behind chinese take outs, eat here! From what I understand this place once had decent food to match the appearance. No more.
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A Private User
The food was non edible, and the waiter tried to give me his phone number, which is cool I guess.... but....im a guy. I dont want to sound homophobic, but id really like to not be hit on by gay people when im trying to eat with my 7 year old daughter. He bought me a free apple martini, so uh, I give them one start instead of 0(evne though i dont think i can give 0?)
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Kevin Smutek
Food was very bland both times Ive been here. I had the chicken breast and vegetable medley. It was half a chicken breast with a couple of vegetables on top for $20. Were given no plates for bread. Saw the waitress twice, when she took our order and got us the bill. This restaurant is lacking quality and service, wont be back. Very disappointed.
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A Private User
The food was disgusting, the portions small, the prices sky rocket. My meat was extremely fatty, and my potatoes tasted like salt. I would never eat there again! I would not recommend this food to even my worst enemy, a dog shouldnt even have to eat the food served there. Save your taste buds - and your wallet! Eat somewhere else.
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Tessa Geiersbach
This is a great restaurant. Went to the brunch buffet for the second time this morning and was just as impressed as the first time (but be sure to make a reservation, it gets crowded!). Tons of delicious breakfast and lunch options to choose from and an awesome dessert table. Friendly service as well. We will definitely be back!
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Andy Fletcher
On Valentines Day I picked up and brought home their Valentines day meal. Beef Wellington with Caesar Salad, potatoes some veggies and White chocolate mouse for desert. Meal is already cooked by Bravo but you heat it back up at home. Not cheap but I must say the Beef Wellington was very good. Highly recommended.
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Gee Barger
I feel Bravo is a little bit pricey for what it is. That said, there are two exceptions, Thursday night, when Pizza, Pasta, and Pints are all half off. The other exception is Sunday brunch, where for 20 bucks you get an all you can eat buffet, beverage and a mimosa. ALL YOU CAN EAT BACON.
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Amber Jones
Food was way too pricey. Could have made the lasagna WAY better myself. Atmosphere is cute...kinda. The dessert was not all that great either. Very disappointed especially with the portions for the cost of the food. Merely a snack.
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Megan Taylor
A great Italian restaurant. The owners are very friendly and the food is delicious. I highly recommend their wood-fired pizza. They have a great wine selection, they brew their own beer, and the cocktails are quite good as well.
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Bill Klinesteker
My wife and I eat at Bravo often and love to out of town take friends when ever we can. The food is always wonderful and the staff is always professional. We love having this level of a restaurant in Kalamazoo to go to.
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A Private User
Tried their blond ambition beer the other night and it was bloody good. Also enjoy many of their other house made beers. They even pair beers with their dishes on the menu. Excellent choice for any good beer lover
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Sara Jessee
We were there for Mothers day brunch in which I had to make reservations in February. The food was good but not really a great brunch in my opinion. We will continue to go to the Beacon Club for family functions.
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A Private User
My favorite restaurant in Kalamazoo! It has a wonderfully romantic atmosphere, amazing Italian food, and absolutely the most delicious desserts- the lemonade cake and the white chocolate mousse is to die for!
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Hendo ThaNeezy
Food is very good, been treated like a scrub a few times because I dont feel like this place is fancy enough to warrant dressing up. Otherwise would be 5 stars.
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A Private User
A GREAT meal and experance everytime. And the brunch is amazing on Sundays. Thin crust pizza with one of their Handcrafted Beer cant be beat!
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karen rome
Went with a large group dinner. The room was too cold. It was in August. Salads took a long time. Dinner wasnt up to Bravo standards.
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Troy Zawacke
Excellent food! Also have house brewed beers. The dining room was quiet and the décor was very nice. The wait staff is very attentive.
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Charlie Chapman
Not that upscale! The lasagna was good, but not $20 good for a small portion, and I was disappointed in the service.
