Fireside Grille

We have been passing this on our way north for a while now, never having the opportunity to stop, but wondering how it was. We decided to meet here with family as a «half-​way» point for Easter brunch/​lunch. I couldn’t be more pleased.
Firstly, the staff was on-​point. Friendly, professional and kind. Our poor server even handled my family member that LOVES to give servers a hard time very well.
The building was beautiful — fun, modern architecture, an unusual layout and great view of the golf course. It really didn’t feel like most «up-​north» restaurants. Very classy. The booths are large and roomy and the space is well organized.
Don’t even get me started on the food. Again, I kept wondering if we were really in that area of the state. This is some gourmet grub, folks. Salmon, Prime Rib, Asparagus Salad with Parmesan … I had no room for dessert, but my husband’s looked awesome.
I am really looking forward to hitting this place with the family going forward — it’s a gem!

Great food, great service, a little pricey,
Check out the Sunday brunch.
Dress to inpress

I’ve eaten at Fireside several times & haven’t ever been disappointed. Between the occasional complimentary tapas to the main course & dessert, Fireside Grille gets 5 stars from us. We have only done dinner & apps so I can’t comment on the lunch menu or the brunch but I’ve always had great service & elegant food. You don’t even know you’re in Shepherd once you walk in the door. Very modern with lots of natural light. My husband & I are both big eaters but we have shared the app pork nachos, chicken kabobs, & dessert with enough food for each of us. Kids loved the mac n cheese & I loved the left overs… a little pricey but I love it. I keep meaning to try International Night but somehow always seem to forget, I hear it is amazing as well.

Not a very good example of a brunch. Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast, COLD! Sign said chicken wings, oh yeah, we really don’t have that. We only have thighs. Two. And cold. Manager said we could make some more. Really? A party of 6 just walked up and walked away.

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the food and service, but…
1) The menu was inaccurate. The bruschetta oddly contained olives (both of us dislike them), but that was not mentioned on the menu, both online and in-​restaurant. Also, their spinach salad said it came with walnuts, but did not mention they were candied walnuts. They really need to be careful and accurately list items to make sure they don’t run into people with allergies.
2) The menu was overpriced. $ 9 for a spinach salad (although I think it’s hilarious that anyone would pay that more than $ 3 – 4 for a salad) is a bit excessive, but the $ 21 seafood soup was a good (albeit messy) deal.
3) This is a mid-​Michigan fancy place, but they have no craft beer? Get with the times! Get rid of Miller, Bud, and Coors. Support Mountain Town, Bell’s, Founder’s, Odd Side, etc.
We’ll be back, of course! Give it a shot!

The food is great and service is good. On Thursday they have international night with different types of food and it always good to try something different.

FANTASTIC food, service and surroundings! Will tell everyone we know how good this is! Will return, soon!!!
Lake 13 Food Group

My wife and I have been here three times and each time we remarked it was the best food we’ve had in this area. We always order something different and have not been disappointed with anything we’ve ordered.