Loved the old world decor and charm of Schulers building. The historical feel gives it character unlike the cookie cutter new age no charm neutered restaurants so popular now. I got the turkey potpie; hubby fish and chips. That potpie was the best i've ever eaten. Hub wished he had also order it, just because he is a potpie fan not because the fish and chips were not as good. Fries/chips were those wonderful coated but not coated with seasoning kind. Just can't describe them properly. Portion sizes could feed two, and this was lunch. $15 for most entrees. we both were somewhat full from the cracker sticks and cheese, then the rye hot rolls and butter. but the waiter kept bring more crackers and cheese. In fact he gave us a large takeout box full of more plus 2 more cheeses just because we ask if he had lids for the two containers of cheese untouched (after the two we ate.!) guess he was working for a better tip; and it was much deserved cause he did put lots of effort into keeping us fed and watered. Dessert list was fantastic but we were too full to order. Definitely would return, happily!
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David T.
Stopped in here for lunch after a meeting in the area, sat up at the bar. Our bartender was great, very friendly and she offered some great recommendations for lunch. I decided to go with the fish and chips which included an awesome house-made tartar sauce. The food was great and I am definitely coming back here when I return. The restaurant has a warm, comfortable feel with all of the dark wood at the bar and at the tables. Great service, great atmosphere, great food!
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Sam L.
We met up in Marshall with my boyfriend's grandparents on our trip back to Tennessee. The meal at Schuler's was SO good. I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup with house made potato chips. I could have done without the chips (they were really hard), but the soup and grilled cheese was delish! Our server had a very unique personality too, which we love to see. Who wants a cookie cutter server??
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Patty S.
Outstanding service. We ate dinner the first night in town and the waiteress, Julie, was wonderful. Fried chicken with real mashed potatoes was great. My husband's white fish was good, but he loved the chicken (3 big pieces-I couldn't eat it all). The next day we when back for lunch and had the best pot roast sandwich. Matt, the bartender, had advised it and wasn't wrong. Also, they have Dark Horse and Bells on tap, for that alone it is worth the 2 hour trip.
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Terry N.
Wonderful staff, lousy food. All of the staff were very welcoming. I asked for a recommendation from my waiter and ordered the marinated steak. He had no recommendation for wine though and hadn't tried any of them, which was disappointing. My steak tasted like solidified soy sauce. I really wanted to like this place, but they desperately need some new kitchen staff.
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Craig M.
I want to second Liz W on the Pub at Schulers. Nice place. Liked the decor, the atmosphere and the service. Has a nice British pub feel tucked under the German restaurant above. Perhaps that's why they call it "Winston's". The food was a little pricey, but more reasonable than the upstairs menu. The quality was there to match the price. I had a bowl of Salmon Chowder and it was chocked full of seafood. $6.00 was a tad high, but I'm not not complaining as it was delicious. I also had a sample of the Tomato Basil soup and it was thick and delicious. Definitely not ordinary tomato soup. At first I thought that $11 Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich was a bit over priced until I took my first bite. Best French Dip I have ever had. You could tell this was from high quality prime rib and not some shaved shank of a geriatric cow. What really blew out the budget though was the Ladies Martinis. The bill surprisingly ballooned into $65 (with tip) for lunch for two. At fault were the $10 Martinis. Steer away from those and your bill will be reasonable. As Rodger W said today, many bars are using the name "Martini" as a license to charge an outrageous amount for 25 cents worth of Alcohol combined with 60 seconds of labor... Outrageous even if shaken, not stirred.
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Christina P.
Schuler's is a true Michigan establishment. All of the dark wood paneling, the German-inspired main dining room, and the plush looking entrance/lobby area make their place a perfect family gathering place. When I was at Albion for college, my dad would take me to Winston's Pub towards the front which has more reasonable prices, but still the same Schuler's quality for service and food. You can never go wrong with the Heritage Cheese and Crackers platter or their Seafood chowder. They also have several good Michigan beers on tap, so do ask your server what is on tap that day when you go. When my boyfriend was working in Michigan Senator Carl Levin's office in DC, they shipped in giant blocks of Schuler's cheese for his re-election office party. That's how awesome Schuler's is.
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Mary E.
Our frequent dining trips to restaurants throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, and Arizona during the past 14 years provided us with a variety of up-scale experiences. For sheer enjoyment of culinary artistry, gustatory pleasure, professional/personable service, and hospitable environment Schuler's Restuarant achieved our 5 star level of joy.
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Ryan E.
Schuler's was great! Drove in from Ann Arbor. Love the old-fashioned atmosphere, the antique environment, and of course the food.
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Jacob D.
Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, and pretty good service. It's well decorated too. It's just a touch on the expensive side, cost me more than 20 for a lunch entree with water, tax, and tip.
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Erin L.
Great place with a nice Easter brunch! Everything is very clean and organized. We had the buffet, it had everything! We will be back to try the regular menu:)
Great atmosphere, but not great food. Stuffed mushrooms, four of them, really. Wine list is way too expensive unless you just don't care. Went here years ago and it was fabulous. Not anymore.
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Allen F.
Yes the food is great and it's a great atmosphere but if I'm not treated like I'm a valued customer then it ruins the whole experience. There are a ton of less expensive places to eat where I would be ok with less but I came here with high expectations only to be disappointed. Now I'm off to find dinner elsewhere.
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Nicole D.
I live in Detroit now, but for two years I lived in Battle Creek which is not quite the culinary capital of the Midwest. When people came to visit I knew I had two choices to show them great food: Kalamazoo or Marshall. While Kalamazoo has a few really great options like Rustica and Food Dance, Marshall has one: Schuler's. Now that I live on the east side of the state, I look forward to stopping at Schuler's any time I find myself on 94 headed to/from Chicago or the lakeshore. Here's what I like: Food - always on point, whether eating in the more casual pub or the fancier restaurant. Fresh, tasty and a good variety for any kind of eater. While the pub has good bar food and lighter fare, the restaurant has really interesting and slightly European food. Also: if you have someone in your party who likes prime rib, these folks make a really good one. Wine - the wine list at Schuler's is always strong and interesting. Sometimes they have wine dinners, too. Really enjoyable! Ambiance - I love looking at the pictures from Schuler's past and present. The whole establishment has a family feel. You feel important as a customer and you know they have a long tradition of taking good care of their guests. Impress Mom quotient - high, very high. This is where I brought my mother when she came to visit me from Washington, D.C.
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Peter L.
Look's great, very comfortable and the service is excellent, I went two nights in a row. Thursday few people but Friday it was full. the food was good, and the atmospheric was even better,, ( don't get the New York Strip! )
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Milie F.
The food was awesome, the sangria was also good. Not quite Spanish food, but still good pub food none the less. What got me and my family was the lack of service. We went on a Saturday around 6pm. We didn't have much of a wait for a table but the wait for our food approached 3 hours. No one told us that the kitchen was running behind or that there would be any wait. And when our food did come, it came with 20 minutes between each of our respective meals. Had they communicated with us or offered some compensation for the wait it wouldn't have been bad but none was offered. I would recommend coming on a week night when no one is around if you really feel the desire to try it.
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Adam G.
Everything was excellent from the service to the food. I would recommend the Pub unless you want to have a higher end night out. Truly a gem in the very charming downtown Marshall. Don't think about it any longer, just go here. You won't be disappointed.
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Maria C.
What a great find! Thanks for the wifi! The food was just what we needed after a long drive. The burgers were perfect. We also had a couple of salads and they were delicious as well. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and made us feel welcomed. I totally recommend this restaurant! It's worth it.
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David S.
This is a very old establishment in South Central Michigan, located in Michigan's first Capital. It was in decline but seems to be in a resurgence of sorts. The Wife and I ate in Winston's, the Bar. After some preliminary libations, cranberry-apple margaritas, we ordered sandwiches. The soup for both was a French onion. The Wife had a 3 cheese and I had a turkey rueben on cranberry-walnut bread. We finished with with an adult dessert beverage called pumpkin pie. Our waitress was helpful,efficient, and most important had an exceptional smile. The bar was not crowded. I hope this is not an indication of a resurgence that has come to a standstill and will no longer be the premier restaurant of this region. Give this place a try.
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Josh B.
Market sentiment suggested the prime rib, but sometimes I'm not blown away by prime rib the way one is supposed to be, so I opted against spending $32 for the presumed best item in favor of diversification. The burger was giant and juicy. The fries were nothing special. The "famous" barbecue meatballs are basically meatballs in barbecue sauce. You won't regret trying them but it's not mandatory. I would, however, steer you toward the Swiss onion soup, a flavor powerhouse topped with gruyere and parmesan. The free cheese spread gets a jolt from horseradish. The setting is an early-20th-century knockout and the service was efficient and intuitive.
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Christina G.
Wow we really had a nice time. Debated between 4 and 5 stars. They get 5 stars. Wonderful service from Dawn. She was very friendly with great suggestions. Prime rib is excellent!! Get it at least once. Ill ask for end cut next time to try some extra seasoning. Horseradish sauce needs a little more zip. Swiss onion soup is very good. Thick and rich. It has deep deep flavor probably from long hours cooking with prime rib leftovers. Seafood chowder is good. Flavorful. Shulers salad is pretty good. Shredded cheese, blue cheese, creamy garlic dressing, tomatoes, olives. Baked Alaska desert is excellent. Will definitely get it again.
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David C.
Maybe I was so smitten with the reviews about this place that my expectations were just too high. Everyone raves about the prime rib, so my sons and I ordered it and it was good but not great. And the creamy horseradish is weak, weak weak! The restaurant's extra-large dining room is impressive, in a semi-medieval Bavarian/Swabian Alps way, with large-type "inspirational" quotes painted throughout the place. A little weird for sure, but what's a well-lived life without weirdness... The pre-dinner breads were ok, the sides were ok, and the prime rib was ok. No single flavor or presentation stood out as exemplary, unfortunately. At the price point Schuler's demands, the value is questionable. Underwhelmed to be sure, aside from the unique dining room and its king-kong sized quotations in bright yellow against all the dark Bavarian wood, which is a bit overwhelming. The service however, was absolutely stellar. However, I'd rather have great food and good service, rather than good food and great service. I'm not sure I'd plan a return dinner trip here, but glad I was able to stop in with the kids after a long ski trip. We enjoyed it but no raves from my side.
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Taylor A.
Haven't tried out the pub. My mom and I don't live in Michigan and they were kind of brisk and sudden in ushering us to our table and we didn't realize it was a kind of fancy setting (only ones in casual wear) but that was just an unexpected thing for our experience. Not a huge menu but I ordered the salmon - comes with delicious asparagus, crunchy but not too crunchy and mashed potatoes - those were very creamy. The salmon was amazing and soaked in butter. My mom got the Walleye fish with the same sides but she didn't find the fish as good. I'd have to say a good restaurant and to get the salmon!
Came to town from Grand Rapids on business with a fellow employee. He suggested we try this place because of the cheese. I was not disappointed at all! We choose to eat in the pub, the prices of the restaurant were a little too step for me ($$$ range). For an appetizer we had the Cheese and cracker platter. The cheese spread had lite hint of horse radish and was delicious. The platter itself came with bread, crackers, celery, and sweet potatoe slices. A side of ranch dressing and butter also accompanied it. For the entree We both went with the Two napkin beef brisket. The brisket was sliced nice and thin and was topped with a very liberal drenching of barbecue sauce. What initially struck me as odd was the sweet pickle on it, but in contrast with the in house baked jalapeño bread, it was a perfect blend of flavored. Our server was super nice and quick to refill our drinks. It was an overall dining experience that I would love to repeat again some time.
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Ken J.
Went to Schuler's whilst traveling on business last month. I remembered, sitting in the bar, that I'd been here many many times as a kid, driving between my parent's home in suburban Chicago and my cousins' home in Farmington Hills. It hasn't really changed -- which is good. Went with my client for dinner and we elected to sit in the bar as she thought the dining room was too fancy for her tastes. I didn't find it intimidating, but maybe the white table clothes put her off. Whatever, it's nice, dark wood, comfortable and rich feeling without being imposing; leather upholstery on the chairs, feels sort of like a Victorian-era gentleman's club. The bar is nice, if a bit dark, but hey, it's a bar, right? You can order from the dining room menu or the bar menu even if seated in the bar. We had the Pub Potato Chips as our appetizer and man, that sucker was HUGE! I swear it easily could have been our complete meal. It was very tasty, but kinda greasy -- I know, I should have known that when ordering it, but hope springs eternal. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and my client had the Gourmet Burger. The sandwich was good, but not really memorable. Client said her burger was great. They have a phenomenal selection of microbrews on-tap. I wish I could have had more than the one, but I was driving. Our super nice server let me taste a couple of others, and that was greatly appreciated. Not much in the way of wines by the glass which is always disappointing, but I sort of understand. All in all, it met my expectations for a "fancy" restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere Michigan. I'd go back.
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Scott W.
Again, Wow! Was there, with my family on Christmas Eve, the only disappointment was they would not allow me to order the burger from the bar, as they had a special menu for the evening. That actually worked out well, as I ordered the spinach ravioli , and in true Schuler's form, it was Awesome. The service as usual was just right, great local beer, and the Amazing Cheese Cake was again, out of this world. Whether eating in the restaurant, or in Winston's pub, the experience is always stellar. It is a must for every visit to Michigan.
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Bill W.
Best prime rib anywhere ever!!! Sure this place is pricey but when you compare the price to good restaurants in a large metro downtown area it is not all that different. And I don't mind paying a higher price for melt-in-your-mouth prime rib. Dinner came with potatoes and green beans (both done perfectly and not overcooked like so often happens). Does it sound like this is one of my favorite places? Well yes, which is why I have been coming back on special occasions since 1974!!! So, when you have savored your butter tender prime rib, how do you finish? I recommend the pecan ball for dessert...an exquisite ball of ice cream rolled in pecans and then covered with hot fudge. You will think you have gone to heaven! By the way, when you are there, you absolutely must get yourself a Cranberry apple margarita. It's new and it is wonderful! Try it! Hmmmm, good.
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Kelli P.
Pot roast sandwich with sweet potato fries was excellent! Our server, Sabrina, was professional and friendly. Next time I'm traveling through Michigan I will definitely stop.
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Ryan T.
Had an amazing time at the Schuler's wine dinner with Guenoc Winery! Compliments to the chef... The food pairings were amazing. Especially the Duck salad! Looking forward to the next wine (or beer!) dinner at Schuler's!
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Mary S.
Had the meatball appetizer and the sauce is good, the meatballs average. The Prime Rib was good. It's probably over-priced but, hey, I got to sit in a room with a fireplace and all those terrific sayings all over the walls. The service was STELLAR. One thing that I didn't like is the little, black plastic cups they serve all of the condiments in, including the Famous Cheese. That makes it feel like a chain restaurant but, they probably need to do it to save money and I'm all for keeping the Schuler's open! Vodka Martini tasted that bad and while I ordered the "well" Vodka, never had bad-tasting Vodka before. I'll be more specific next time.
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Krista L.
Last year, my friend's and I stopped here on our way back home to Chicago after visiting Ann Arbor. This restaurant had a fantastic small-town feel, the waitress was friendly, and the food was good. The parking was even free on Sundays (as opposed to 10 cents/hour the rest of the week - so refreshing compared to Chicago prices!)
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J B.
I have been to Schulers three times throughout the years and would not go back even if someone else was paying. The prices are NOT right for the service and what you recieve. I have no idea why people go here honestly. Im thinking its because Marshall doesn't have alot to offer and for the people with money here its like a status thing perhaps. The first time was tolerable I had soup and salad for a wedding brunch. The waitress was barely around. You almost had to call the restaurant to remind them you were still there. We could have left and she probably would have never known. The second was another wedding. I ordered a medium prime rib. Everyone else was eating for awhile.. I was not. Still waiting. Still waiting. Great its here! Hmm it almost raw. Away it goes to be taken care of. By the end of waiting and excuses and apologies I was ready to head to McDonalds. The third (and last time) a dinner after a funeral service (always a good time). I ordered another prime rib (dont ask me why) this time medium rare. So everything actually goes ok this time. Service is great and the food comes out timely. On first glance the strings beans are looking awfully strange! Some were a yellowish color and others green like they had a nutrient deficieny or something while growing. The potatoes where only 75% mashed. It was terrible! It was like they started to and it was to much work so they just like f$&# it! The Rib was inbetween Medium and well done. I wanted to complain but I did not due to the circumstances. So I sucked it up and ate my chewy rib, my discolored bland strings beans, and my lumpy potatoes. All the while not feeling great about it. I smiled a very forced happy smile and thanked everyone for the "lovely meal" and headed home. Much later I did not feel that well. Much much later I was violently ill and thought I was going to eventually throw up my insides. I have NEVER been that sick from food in my life. You couldn't PAY me to come back unless it was to tell others to go elsewhere.
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Art H.
I've been going to Schulers since the late 80s and what is nice is that it really doesn't change much. You can expect great service and an excellent meal every time. Most recent visit was more of the same, great wait staff, drinks kept full, timing of meal for our large group was perfect, and the meal was excellent.
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Terri K.
The scallops were fantastic, perfectly cooked. The guest I was with got the pot roast and enjoyed it. The service was good, and there was a Christmas choir singing that night, very festive. The only negative comment I would make is that the food is way over priced. We spent $110.00. Had 1 glass of wine and the entrees. I have had the same caliber food for a better value. Needs to be re evaluated.
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Rocky W.
WAY over priced for only mediocre food. Every time I go there I say "why did I waste my money on food I could of gotten cheaper at Applebee's"!
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Harold S.
This was the first time here for dinner. We ate in the pub side of the restaurant, which offers more reasonable priced food options. There was a large group of us, and the restaurant catered to our large size group. Our waitress was great, and very polite. She was one of the most well mannered waitresses that have ever served me. The only bad thing was, she did mix up my order with another person's seat, and gave all my food to him, but she apologized. My food was great. I had the garden salad to start, and then had the small size pub nachos. And then finished up with an ice cream sunday for desert. The only bad part of this experience was how long it took for our food to arrive. But that may have been all part of the experience. I loved the inside of this restaurant. It sure does feel like you have stepped back in time. This is the first restaurants in Michigan, opened in 1909. This restaurant is a must if you're in the Marshall area.
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Kristen J.
The third time's the charm! After my last visit here, I was a little put off by now loud it was. This last visit was nice and quiet. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken dish I ordered and my husband loved his prime roast. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a place like this. I have zero complaints. Shoutout to Shondel who really made us feel like valued customers. Thanks again! :)
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Calla L.
While the food was very good (I had a roasted vegetable wrap and my husband had a hamburger with a complimentary baked alaska dessert to mark our anniversary) and the service was excellent; the decor was too dark and there was a heavy "febreeze-like' odour at the entrance which was a bit off-putting. Would I stop again anyway for lunch - likely yes.
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Kyle M.
I've been going to Schuler's for practically my entire life. It's had it's ups and downs over the past 4 decades (like any business that's been around for over 100 years!), but I'd have to say that they are on top of their game these days. Good food. Good service. Joe, one of the managers, is top notch. I'd recommend the Schuler's salad and the fish tacos.
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Colleen H.
Very good food, but slow. Love the little town of Marshall free parking right in front. Very large restaurant space and a separate bar area. The menu was quite impressive. I would never eat the Schuler cheese unless I was at the restaurant and it was wonderful! I had delicious seafood chowder and a grilled veggie sandwich on naan bread! DEEEELLLLIIIIIIISSSSHHHH!! I was so full after eating the cheese and crackers and soup and sandwich. Order lighter than you think you need to. We all walked out stuffed!
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Stefanie N.
This is a 100 year old restaurant...and kind of feels like one. I suppose I'm more partial to open space dining with lots of natural light and this place feels like a German pub of days gone by with plenty of history in the woodworks. Went here for a team dinner and were seated in a private room. The appetizers were a bit forgettable and the prime rib was ok.
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Kristin G.
A dinosaur of the restaurant world. I remember scooping crackers full of Schuler's cheese dip as a kid...I had heard they had a restaurant in Michigan and finally made my way there on a recent trip to Chicago. I do love the feeling of the restaurant. I doubt it's changed much since it revamped from a bowling alley to a restaurant. It's clear that there's much pride & nostalgia to Schuler's for many people just by walking in. There's a whole slew of Touristy breads and syrups and high ball glasses with the Schuler logo. It's an establishment that appears to be banking on it's own hyped up "fame." To start off, the hostess was nothing short of rude. I don't normally comment on the service unless it's one of the extremes: great or terrible. The hostess gave us a terrible first impression. We walk up and she goes, "Can I help you with something?" In a very unenthusiastic tone. Let's see here, oh we're standing in the entrance to a restaurant...I think that means we would like to dine here...?! We look inside the monolith of a dining room and not even half of the tables were full, yet she stood there whistling a song to herself while looking at some chart on the wall for a good minute or so. My husband and I exchanged a serious of perplexed looks. What in the world was that?! I mean, we were driving home from a whirlwind weekend in Chicago so we weren't in our Sunday best or anything but we surely weren't in any state where we should be treated like that. The rest of the meal was just ok. The cheese spread was dry & crusty on the outside as if they had prepped it a day ago. Nasty. Come on, Schuler's! This is one thing you're known for! Maybe don't deliver it dried up and sad in a little plastic ramekin. Weak. On to the entrees...I ordered the Turkey Pot Pie & my husband got the Prime Rib, Michigan Cut (9 oz) ...the regular cut is a whopping 11oz slab of beef! My pot pie was pretty good, the crust was a bit much. I'd have liked less crust and more filling but the savory gravy & white meat turkey was pretty delicious. I just wish there were more turkey morsels in there. My husband had a bit of a Ron Swanson moment with the prime rib. He really enjoyed it, but even with the Michigan Cut, still couldn't finish all that beef! It came on a big oval plate in a nice savory beef au jus sauce. If that's not a meal for a man's man, then I don't know what is. It is the saving grace from me giving Schuler's 2 stars. Dessert was coconut rolled ice cream with chocolate sauce. I was disappointed in the mediocre quality of the chocolate sauce but it was a good combination of flavors. Schuler's seems to be riding on it's own coat tails of decades past. I just don't see what the hype is about. I get tradition. I do. But something needs updating at Schuler's and I think what they're missing is taste to match their steep prices. I don't mind paying big $ for great cuisine. What I do mind is paying big $ for mediocre, resting on it's own laurels/reputation cuisine. I think Schuler's needs a tour from ghosts of Restaurant Years Past...or it might just bite the dust when older generations fade away...a relic of Restaurants past...Step it up a few notches, Schuler's!
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Bob N.
There have been only 2 places in Mi. that I would travel over a 75 miles to get a meal from, Iva's Chicken in Sterling and a Clydes hamburger in St. Ignace. It's time to add a 3rd. Going on the countless stories my late dad told me of great meals here I stopped with my friend on the way back from Chicago. We originally sat in the dining room but moved to Winstons pub. For apps we ordered the meatballs, served in a pewter mini stein they were melt in your mouth yummy. We were also served the "Schulers" cheese, which is not to be confused with the stuff from the grocery store. According to our server the store version is from years ago when the owner sold the recipe which Campbell's soup cheapened and changed. The original made fresh every day at the restaurant was great, light with a good chedder bite, served on housemade crackers. For dinner we both ordered the French Dip, talk about good, this was slap my momma and call me sally delish. Fresh shaved prime rib with onions and cheese on fresh baked rolls with a au jus that was real, not the salt lick liquid you get at most places. Service was also spot on. This is now my gold standard for French Dips from no on. Take a nice leisurely drive and visit Schulers.
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Rachael G.
How could you not love this place! It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Midwest. The food is delicious. We started with a crispy and fresh Caesar salad- high quality freshness rare in January, also really nice anchovies- not the cheap kind. Plus they make their own bread and croutons yummy!The prime rib was perfect and the chicken was juicy. The only reason I didn't go with all stars is I couldn't stand the outfits the wait staff had on. They looked like 1950s maids outfits- and I don't mean the racy kind! Its impossible for anyone to look good in them. They bring down the atmosphere and energy, plus they look awful. I love tradition but this one gets in the way. The food is classy and upscale, the uniforms should reflect that.
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Meghann S.
Went there tonight and since it was the holidays, the place was very busy. Our server was Michelle and she made our night! Was there w/ my parents, sister and her bf, my husband, and 2 yo son. We were warmly welcomed and our drink order was quickly taken and delivered. The salads were standard - my husband loved his Caesar! The waitress brought out my dad's salad (which was ordered from the pub menu, so thus a different kitchen) early which was perfect for us since he is the slowest eater EVER! My mom got the crusted chicken stuffed w brie and loved it. My hubs had the London Broil and raved about it and the potatoes it came with. Sis had the whitefish and enjoyed it and her bf got the scallops and said they were excellent. I had the walleye salad and it was great. Every course was wonderfully timed and our server was attentive w/o hovering. The best came at the end with an adorable little sundae for my son with M&Ms, chocolate sauce, and gummi bears. He loved the toppings so much that our server came back with extra 'to go' cups of M&Ms and gummi bears for my son! Michelle was great!
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John M.
We ate here for Thanksgiving 2013 and I have to say it was a real disappointment. The $25 for a basic turkey dinner with few vegetables and dessert costing extra was way over priced for the quality and quantity of food. More than this, however, was the poor service. Our server was basically never around and simply handed off the food. The entire meal there we had just one water refill and really no opportunity to ask for anything. Yes it is Thanksgiving, and yes they were busy, but management needs to either do it right our close for the holidays. My conclusion is that it was a poorly run establishment that could get away with it due to limited choice. Personally I won't be back.
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Marcia C.
Salad, bread very average. Desert-baked Alaska-bad. Ambience and service very good. Roast prime rib was extraordinary. So good it's worth going here.
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Gary B.
Knowing and respecting the great history of this establishment left me a little disappointed. Stopped for lunch and was hit with a very high $15 sandwich cost and not with the service to match. Also I was underwhelmed with the taste and presentation of said high priced sandwich. Bottom line, Eat in the bar area of the restaurant for lunch
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Jen F.
The last of the Schuler restaurants and fittingly the original - there isn't much to say that hasn't been said below. Good service, good food. I enjoyed it. It isn't somewhere I'd crave but it was somewhere I am glad I went. Especially for the avocado bruschetta. However, as tempting as it may seem (or not) don't get the end cut prime rib. The middle is the way to go!!
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Liz W.
I got a tip from a local to eat downstairs in Winston's pub for equal food at cheaper rates. We did just that as we are cheap. It was my mom, dad and me on the way home after a weekend visiting friends, me in Kalamazoo and them in Battle Creek respectively. It made sense to carpool. We stopped off here as we all wanted a bite pretty soon after we started out. We started with a combo appetizer platter which had Schuler meatballs, chicken drums, potato skins, cheese spread, carrot and celery sticks, and house-made crackers for 12 bucks. Honestly two of us could have happily split it for lunch, we should have just gotten soup with it. The cheese spread is so much better than that crap you get at the grocery store. The portions of each item are ginormous too. Not realizing it would be a major graze we all got sandwiches too. I had a reuben with turkey, tavern slaw and Swiss cheese grilled on Schuler's cranberry walnut bread, with cranberry relish on the side. Yummy stuff. I should have gotten a loaf of the bread to go as they sell it. My dad ate a french dip with prime rib, grilled onion and Swiss cheese on an asiago ciabatta roll, au jus for dipping on the side. He really enjoyed it. My mom got a bistro grilled chicken sandwich with smoked gouda, avocados, tomatoes, baby greens and salsa verde on house-made focaccia. Everything was super fresh and the flavors made her happy. We ended up trucking a bunch of stuff back to the area leftover wise, luckily my parents are the be prepared type and already had a cooler in the back. yep that so does not happen when I road trip solo or even with James. When next I pass by Marshall I will stop in.
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Angie H.
We visited Schulers yesterday on a road trip back from Detroit. We'd seen the billboards and figured it was a break from the usual side of the road fast food options. Going by these reviews we sat in the bar. It was pretty filled up for a Sunday. I overheard a waitress telling another table that they get a lot of weekend traffic with travellers. Service was prompt and attentive. We had the cheese and cracker spread even though that usually is just a dining room perk. Food was decent. Had the Bistro Chicken sandwich which, when all assembled, would never have fit in my mouth. So I made it into a little chicken salad. The bread looked like it would've been dry. Fries were good. My husband didn't mind his meal but he's had better fish and chips elsewhere. In all, it was a bit expensive with drinks (40 dollars after the tip) but it was a nice change from Wendys and McD.
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Justin M.
The reviewers here have provided a pretty accurate synopsis of the Schuler's experience. I am glad I went given its history, but it's not somewhere I will be hurrying back to anytime soon. The dimly lit dining room has a storied feel to it, and the Heritage cheese spread and crackers is a tasty and fun tradition. For Mother's Day, the baker was providing complimentary raisin rolls as an appetizer, which sounds really strange, but they were not too sweet and actually quite good. The rest of the meal was decidedly mediocre. The roasted red pepper soup was bland. The Lake Superior Whitefish was sauteed well and generously portioned, but again, the preparation was a little too bland. The vegetable accompaniment was uninspiring and looked as though it may have come from a bag (there were baby carrots). I haven't eaten in the Pub, but I am told that the bar food is actually better. The rest of our dinner party, who grew up with this place, seemed apologetic and conceded that the quality of food here has gone down in recent years. The innumerable Schuler's billboards along highway 69 indicate to me that this place is coasting on reputation and history alone, and the reviews here seem to suggest that reputation may be slipping.
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Mae S.
It's one thing to coast on a 100 year old reputation. It's another thing to fall as far as this venerable institution seems to have fallen. We started with a soft drink (since we are doing a road trip), ordered some lunch, and nibbled on the famous Win Schuler cheese and crackers. We nibbled. We sipped our drinks. We nibbled. After around 1/2 an hour or so, we inquired about our orders. "Oh, we are so busy," was the answer, "the kitchen is struggling. They are way behind." In other words, they had not even started to prepare our lunch, the maitre-d admitted. (The waitress was avoiding us.) We could see that more than half the tables in the copious dining room were empty -- so the claim of being busy wasn't credible. Obviously, our wait was only beginning. So we asked to pay for our drinks (they declined the money). And we left. Too bad. We remember better. But it's been years since we had a good meal there. Anyway, the whipped cheese tastes the same as it ever did -- not worth bothering about.
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Michael D.
Schuler's is one of those Southwest Michigan experiences that you cannot miss in terms of dining. Always a great place to go for a business meeting with a colleague for lunch. It is also where I took my wife for our anniversary dinner recently. They have great booths, and cozy alcoves so you can have a quiet conversation and enjoy the company of whomever you are dining with. The place has great German hardwood, and details from history around the region. Schulers celebrated their 100th anniversary recently! The food is very nice, and there is a good variety on the menu which makes it a great dining experience for just about anyone's taste. They also have very nice event rooms for larger gatherings. I would not recommend a late night group dinner, as they will usher you out at closing time, so start earlier in the evening if you have a long event planned. Other than that, it is a perfect place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming through the area looking for a great Michigan dining experience.
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Xaxa H.
eehhhh, it was ok. I took my staff here for lunch. We agreed on Schuler's after I posed the question "where is the most expensive place in town??" I was told in unison, "Schuler's!" I was excited, but with Marshall being a small town, I didn't expect much. The place is very cute, kinda throw-back old timey German pub feel, with a decent menu. The avocado bruschetta was weird. Nice try to be a bit avant-garde or forward-thinking in a small town, but seemed out of place on the menu. My salmon was marginal, at best. The sauce was a nice beurre blanc, but the fish itself tasted of brown sugar?? It had an odd sweet taste that was so off-putting, I only managed a few bites. That flavor profile belongs on pork, not fish. Gak. I'm thinking my fish may have been prepared on a surface shared by another menu item. The bread "sticks" are hand-made (also for sale in the lobby) were very good. The pastry area in the lobby was nice and a great place for tourists to stock up on interesting bakery items. As for the food, stick to the staples.
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Kelly B.
Been to Schuler's a few times over the years, but have never been blown away. The decor is lovely, very dark and "pub"ish. The cheese is of course the highlight - so much better than the processed stuff from the grocery. But the actual food has never left me wanting to head back anytime soon. Most recently we stopped in for lunch on the way back from Chicago, I had thought my mom had never been there, but I was mistaken - it had just been a long time. Honestly, if I had known that we probably would have kept going. I had the prime rib po' boy - it had all the right components to be good, but it was very dry. The meat was very well done and there was not enough moisture from anywhere else in the sandwich to help it out. Mom had the seafood cakes, and never found the "seafood" part. Aunt had the fish & chips, which was cooked well but had a LOT of batter. Every item on the lunch menu was at least 12.95, so I felt it was a bit overpriced for the quality. The 3 stars are mostly due to the atmosphere and the fact that everyone from Michigan should go at least once and experience some local history. It's not awful, but expect to pay for the nostalgia.
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Sam K.
My parents lived in Marshall for 12 years. It is a quaint little town. Shuler's is certainly one of the big attractions there, if not the biggest. In addition, it is (apparently) state-wide famous--people always ask you about Shuler's when you tell them you're from Marshall. The food here is perfectly good bar-type food. It is not novel, it won't win any awards for presentation, but if you want good basic menu items, salads, appetizers, steaks, etc., it won't disappoint. If you happen to find yourself in Marshall and you don't know what to do, there are far worse things than eating at Shuler's.
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Robert C.
Schuler's is an old, well established tavern in Marshall, Michigan. The environment is upscale rustic. I like the restaurant facilities and location but the food is bland, boring and overpriced. I think Schuler's is relying on past reputation and the fact that they are the only fine dining in town.
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Lori H.
Too expensive for what you get, which was average at best. Their signature appetizers-lovers salad and meatballs were bad. Seven people got the salad and everyone agreed it was nothing special and not enough dressing. Meatballs were cold. The entrees were average but the price is not! On the positive side our waiter was good and the atmosphere is still nice. They really need to take a critical look at their food and improve it and drop the prices.
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Holly G.
I have been eating here, against my will, since the fifties. I have never had a memorable meal.
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Don C.
Great lunch menu. Whitefish was excellent with sweetpoatoe fries. Peppermint chocolate pie was awesome. Wait staff was good.
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Wolf H.
Attended my aunt's (big Schuler's fan) birthday dinner at this bustling restaurant this past Monday evening. Word of mouth is that this 100 yr old restaurant is one of the key attractions in Michigan, but I have mixed reviews. Located amongst a nest of nearby beautiful churches, you get the feel of entering the home of a hobbit when you walk into the dining room with its exposed wood beams, Gothic written pearls of wisdom scribed over the walls, and dim light. Atmosphere is that of a loud, rustic, busy, open feel. Service was excellent by the host and our server. The long waits between seating, drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert was evenly spaced, therefore plenty of time for conversation within our group. We started off with an appetizer of tangy meatballs served in pewter mugs. I suppose an attempt to connect to their pub past. I chose a caesar salad which was disappointing. It looked as if the kitchen staff went down to the local grocery produce section, picked out a head of lettuce and chopped it in half and laid it on the plate. I am not a connoisseur of lettuce, but it didn't look at all like romaine. Pretty hard to screw-up a salad, but they did. And the house dressing tasted oddly similar to the cheese that we used to dip our crackers in. For the main course I had the pecan crusted stuffed with spinach chicken. Sound good? I thought so. There was so much butter in this dish overpowering the flavor I thought the Land of Lakes butter girl was going to bust through the kitchen door. You have to dig to find the spinach (*please don't be frozen box spinach), but it was there. But as the saying goes, I saved the best for last....dessert. I had the peppermint ribbon pie which every bite tasted like a refreshing cool wind on a wintry day...de-lic-ious! Definitely get the peppermint ribbon pie so you can leave Schuler's with a smile and lighter wallet. All in all, the food was lacking for the price and for such an upscale restaurant, but a terrific atmosphere to take a group for a couple hours.
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Mit O.
The prices of the menu only match the architecture of the building, and not the quality of their food though it isn't bad, it's just not great. Good presentation though.
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Bill M.
Quaint, for sure, a bit musty. Someowhat like a ye-olde-knights-of-the-roundtable-haunt for C-list gladiators. Meatballs were not bad, swimming in bbq sauce. I don't remember too many meatballs I've met that I didn't like, so I may be too much of a meatball whore to be completely reliable or unbiased. The orange cheese stuff in ramekins that accompanied the meatballs--everybody else was devoring the stuff, but I cannot stand horseradish, and it permeated through this appetizer. I had the French dip, which the waitress raved about. I give it a 4 on a 1-10 scale. Not all that tender. After lunch, they brought a tray of cookies, big-ass cookies full of nuts and regular choc chips, white choc chips. I'm trying to do low carb whenever possible, but the cookie was calling out to me. Man was it good. I was filled with self-loathing for at least an hour.
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Marilyn J.
Love the atmosphere and service but food is lacking. We had a fish chowder that was served luke warm and lacked much flavor. Our daughters had fish and chips and chicken strips which they did not think was very good. My husband had walleye which he said was very bland. I had fried chicken which has corn flake coating. I have never had it this way before but I did not care for it at all. It was fried nicely, crunchy on outside and moist inside but did not care for the taste. I guess they are using corn flakes because of Kelloggs close by. Mashed potatoes were again lacking much flavor. I think using some salt and pepper would do a world of good. The green beans and cole slaw were good. We don't live in the area and stopped because we had heard so much about it. I don't think we would go again because it is too expensive to not have really good food.
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Anthony M.
Great Roadside Find: You are on a road trip and you see a sign off of the interstate that tells you to go to a restaurant that has been standing since 1909...you have to get off the road and go there. I was only let down to find out that the restaurant was not a traditional German Restaurant...but the food was excellent and creative. There were two dinning rooms to choose from. The Restaurant which was very over priced but the food looked very good. And the Pub which was a cozy little bar and reasonable prices. We choose the Pub side. My wife had the French Dip...it was really good. I had the iron skillet steak sandwich with roasted red peppers, puree of onion and blue cheese...what a delicious combination of flavors!!! I could hardly believe I was finding such a yummy meal on the road and all because I followed a road sign. You must also try onion rings too. They also have there own brewed beer here...it was really good...I had to have the beer because I found out I could only get the beer in two places in town...now that is a beer I must have. The waitress we had was very nice and friendly. She was a great person to hang out with but a terrible waitress when it came to selling the food on the menu. She could hardly recommend anything to me on the menu. When I asked her about the iron skillet steak, she said that is was tough and that alot of people set it back. I was kind of shocked by that comment because the best thing about an iron skillet steak is that if done right it is so tender. I didnt trust her judgement and still tried the steak and it was very tasty. The waitress said that she was a chicken finger kind of girl and could recommend the chicken fingers as being really good...at that point...I could have went to any fast food joint off of the road. I am glad I did not trust her judgement in food. I would highly recommend you stop here and have a great meal in a cozy warm spot. (Dined here 2/11/07)
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Annah D.
I love this place! Especially the pub.
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David M.
this review is specific to the Easter Sunday Brunch. what a huge disappointment. since shuler's primary demographic is the nostalgic senior citizen, you would think that they would specifically cater to that person. they should offer some menu selections so that people with walkers, canes, wheelchairs can order from their table. there was no menu. all these families who brought elderly parents for easter brunch had to navigate them to the food line - past two sets of one-step stairs, no handicap accessibility or ramp indicated. the buffet line was crammed into the main dining area, with a lengthy line. many items were out when we got to them. our 84 year old mother was almost knocked over by people cutting in line. the food, what was available when we got there, was okay. roast beef, but no ham. whoever heard of a traditional easter dinner with no ham. to top it off, our waitress was absolutely unseen, making me wonder how much of a tip do you leave when you serve yourself and you're coffee is ice cold when you return to the table with no warm up. inexcusably bad planning and complete disregard for the customer. they get two stars because i'm generous. i would probably give two stars to the country buffet as well, just to be nice. we expect so much more out of a place like Shulers.
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Casey S.
I had to pass through this relatively small city once on the way to a client site. I took the opportunity to visit the famous "Win Schuler's." I had to go for the prime rib and it did not disappoint.
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Kyle M.
I've been going to Schuler's for practically my entire life. It's had it's ups and downs over the past 4 decades (like any business that's been around for over 100 years!), but I'd have to say that they are on top of their game these days. Good food. Good service. Joe, one of the managers, is top notch. I'd recommend the Schuler's salad and the fish tacos.
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Maria C.
What a great find! Thanks for the wifi! The food was just what we needed after a long drive. The burgers were perfect. We also had a couple of salads and they were delicious as well. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and made us feel welcomed. I totally recommend this restaurant! It's worth it.
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David S.
This is a very old establishment in South Central Michigan, located in Michigan's first Capital. It was in decline but seems to be in a resurgence of sorts. The Wife and I ate in Winston's, the Bar. After some preliminary libations, cranberry-apple margaritas, we ordered sandwiches. The soup for both was a French onion. The Wife had a 3 cheese and I had a turkey rueben on cranberry-walnut bread. We finished with with an adult dessert beverage called pumpkin pie. Our waitress was helpful,efficient, and most important had an exceptional smile. The bar was not crowded. I hope this is not an indication of a resurgence that has come to a standstill and will no longer be the premier restaurant of this region. Give this place a try.
Great atmosphere, but not great food. Stuffed mushrooms, four of them, really. Wine list is way too expensive unless you just don't care. Went here years ago and it was fabulous. Not anymore.
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Allen F.
Yes the food is great and it's a great atmosphere but if I'm not treated like I'm a valued customer then it ruins the whole experience. There are a ton of less expensive places to eat where I would be ok with less but I came here with high expectations only to be disappointed. Now I'm off to find dinner elsewhere.
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Ryan E.
Schuler's was great! Drove in from Ann Arbor. Love the old-fashioned atmosphere, the antique environment, and of course the food.
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Jacob D.
Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, and pretty good service. It's well decorated too. It's just a touch on the expensive side, cost me more than 20 for a lunch entree with water, tax, and tip.
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Erin L.
Great place with a nice Easter brunch! Everything is very clean and organized. We had the buffet, it had everything! We will be back to try the regular menu:)
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Nicole D.
I live in Detroit now, but for two years I lived in Battle Creek which is not quite the culinary capital of the Midwest. When people came to visit I knew I had two choices to show them great food: Kalamazoo or Marshall. While Kalamazoo has a few really great options like Rustica and Food Dance, Marshall has one: Schuler's. Now that I live on the east side of the state, I look forward to stopping at Schuler's any time I find myself on 94 headed to/from Chicago or the lakeshore. Here's what I like: Food - always on point, whether eating in the more casual pub or the fancier restaurant. Fresh, tasty and a good variety for any kind of eater. While the pub has good bar food and lighter fare, the restaurant has really interesting and slightly European food. Also: if you have someone in your party who likes prime rib, these folks make a really good one. Wine - the wine list at Schuler's is always strong and interesting. Sometimes they have wine dinners, too. Really enjoyable! Ambiance - I love looking at the pictures from Schuler's past and present. The whole establishment has a family feel. You feel important as a customer and you know they have a long tradition of taking good care of their guests. Impress Mom quotient - high, very high. This is where I brought my mother when she came to visit me from Washington, D.C.
(5)
Ryan T.
Had an amazing time at the Schuler's wine dinner with Guenoc Winery! Compliments to the chef... The food pairings were amazing. Especially the Duck salad! Looking forward to the next wine (or beer!) dinner at Schuler's!
(5)
Kristen J.
The third time's the charm! After my last visit here, I was a little put off by now loud it was. This last visit was nice and quiet. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken dish I ordered and my husband loved his prime roast. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a place like this. I have zero complaints. Shoutout to Shondel who really made us feel like valued customers. Thanks again! :)
(5)
Calla L.
While the food was very good (I had a roasted vegetable wrap and my husband had a hamburger with a complimentary baked alaska dessert to mark our anniversary) and the service was excellent; the decor was too dark and there was a heavy "febreeze-like' odour at the entrance which was a bit off-putting. Would I stop again anyway for lunch - likely yes.
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Krista L.
Last year, my friend's and I stopped here on our way back home to Chicago after visiting Ann Arbor. This restaurant had a fantastic small-town feel, the waitress was friendly, and the food was good. The parking was even free on Sundays (as opposed to 10 cents/hour the rest of the week - so refreshing compared to Chicago prices!)
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Liz W.
I got a tip from a local to eat downstairs in Winston's pub for equal food at cheaper rates. We did just that as we are cheap. It was my mom, dad and me on the way home after a weekend visiting friends, me in Kalamazoo and them in Battle Creek respectively. It made sense to carpool. We stopped off here as we all wanted a bite pretty soon after we started out. We started with a combo appetizer platter which had Schuler meatballs, chicken drums, potato skins, cheese spread, carrot and celery sticks, and house-made crackers for 12 bucks. Honestly two of us could have happily split it for lunch, we should have just gotten soup with it. The cheese spread is so much better than that crap you get at the grocery store. The portions of each item are ginormous too. Not realizing it would be a major graze we all got sandwiches too. I had a reuben with turkey, tavern slaw and Swiss cheese grilled on Schuler's cranberry walnut bread, with cranberry relish on the side. Yummy stuff. I should have gotten a loaf of the bread to go as they sell it. My dad ate a french dip with prime rib, grilled onion and Swiss cheese on an asiago ciabatta roll, au jus for dipping on the side. He really enjoyed it. My mom got a bistro grilled chicken sandwich with smoked gouda, avocados, tomatoes, baby greens and salsa verde on house-made focaccia. Everything was super fresh and the flavors made her happy. We ended up trucking a bunch of stuff back to the area leftover wise, luckily my parents are the be prepared type and already had a cooler in the back. yep that so does not happen when I road trip solo or even with James. When next I pass by Marshall I will stop in.
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Ani B.
Loved the old world decor and charm of Schulers building. The historical feel gives it character unlike the cookie cutter new age no charm neutered restaurants so popular now. I got the turkey potpie; hubby fish and chips. That potpie was the best i've ever eaten. Hub wished he had also order it, just because he is a potpie fan not because the fish and chips were not as good. Fries/chips were those wonderful coated but not coated with seasoning kind. Just can't describe them properly. Portion sizes could feed two, and this was lunch. $15 for most entrees. we both were somewhat full from the cracker sticks and cheese, then the rye hot rolls and butter. but the waiter kept bring more crackers and cheese. In fact he gave us a large takeout box full of more plus 2 more cheeses just because we ask if he had lids for the two containers of cheese untouched (after the two we ate.!) guess he was working for a better tip; and it was much deserved cause he did put lots of effort into keeping us fed and watered. Dessert list was fantastic but we were too full to order. Definitely would return, happily!
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David T.
Stopped in here for lunch after a meeting in the area, sat up at the bar. Our bartender was great, very friendly and she offered some great recommendations for lunch. I decided to go with the fish and chips which included an awesome house-made tartar sauce. The food was great and I am definitely coming back here when I return. The restaurant has a warm, comfortable feel with all of the dark wood at the bar and at the tables. Great service, great atmosphere, great food!
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Sam L.
We met up in Marshall with my boyfriend's grandparents on our trip back to Tennessee. The meal at Schuler's was SO good. I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup with house made potato chips. I could have done without the chips (they were really hard), but the soup and grilled cheese was delish! Our server had a very unique personality too, which we love to see. Who wants a cookie cutter server??
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Patty S.
Outstanding service. We ate dinner the first night in town and the waiteress, Julie, was wonderful. Fried chicken with real mashed potatoes was great. My husband's white fish was good, but he loved the chicken (3 big pieces-I couldn't eat it all). The next day we when back for lunch and had the best pot roast sandwich. Matt, the bartender, had advised it and wasn't wrong. Also, they have Dark Horse and Bells on tap, for that alone it is worth the 2 hour trip.
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Terry N.
Wonderful staff, lousy food. All of the staff were very welcoming. I asked for a recommendation from my waiter and ordered the marinated steak. He had no recommendation for wine though and hadn't tried any of them, which was disappointing. My steak tasted like solidified soy sauce. I really wanted to like this place, but they desperately need some new kitchen staff.
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Angie H.
We visited Schulers yesterday on a road trip back from Detroit. We'd seen the billboards and figured it was a break from the usual side of the road fast food options. Going by these reviews we sat in the bar. It was pretty filled up for a Sunday. I overheard a waitress telling another table that they get a lot of weekend traffic with travellers. Service was prompt and attentive. We had the cheese and cracker spread even though that usually is just a dining room perk. Food was decent. Had the Bistro Chicken sandwich which, when all assembled, would never have fit in my mouth. So I made it into a little chicken salad. The bread looked like it would've been dry. Fries were good. My husband didn't mind his meal but he's had better fish and chips elsewhere. In all, it was a bit expensive with drinks (40 dollars after the tip) but it was a nice change from Wendys and McD.
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Justin M.
The reviewers here have provided a pretty accurate synopsis of the Schuler's experience. I am glad I went given its history, but it's not somewhere I will be hurrying back to anytime soon. The dimly lit dining room has a storied feel to it, and the Heritage cheese spread and crackers is a tasty and fun tradition. For Mother's Day, the baker was providing complimentary raisin rolls as an appetizer, which sounds really strange, but they were not too sweet and actually quite good. The rest of the meal was decidedly mediocre. The roasted red pepper soup was bland. The Lake Superior Whitefish was sauteed well and generously portioned, but again, the preparation was a little too bland. The vegetable accompaniment was uninspiring and looked as though it may have come from a bag (there were baby carrots). I haven't eaten in the Pub, but I am told that the bar food is actually better. The rest of our dinner party, who grew up with this place, seemed apologetic and conceded that the quality of food here has gone down in recent years. The innumerable Schuler's billboards along highway 69 indicate to me that this place is coasting on reputation and history alone, and the reviews here seem to suggest that reputation may be slipping.
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Mae S.
It's one thing to coast on a 100 year old reputation. It's another thing to fall as far as this venerable institution seems to have fallen. We started with a soft drink (since we are doing a road trip), ordered some lunch, and nibbled on the famous Win Schuler cheese and crackers. We nibbled. We sipped our drinks. We nibbled. After around 1/2 an hour or so, we inquired about our orders. "Oh, we are so busy," was the answer, "the kitchen is struggling. They are way behind." In other words, they had not even started to prepare our lunch, the maitre-d admitted. (The waitress was avoiding us.) We could see that more than half the tables in the copious dining room were empty -- so the claim of being busy wasn't credible. Obviously, our wait was only beginning. So we asked to pay for our drinks (they declined the money). And we left. Too bad. We remember better. But it's been years since we had a good meal there. Anyway, the whipped cheese tastes the same as it ever did -- not worth bothering about.
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Stefanie N.
This is a 100 year old restaurant...and kind of feels like one. I suppose I'm more partial to open space dining with lots of natural light and this place feels like a German pub of days gone by with plenty of history in the woodworks. Went here for a team dinner and were seated in a private room. The appetizers were a bit forgettable and the prime rib was ok.
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Peter L.
Look's great, very comfortable and the service is excellent, I went two nights in a row. Thursday few people but Friday it was full. the food was good, and the atmospheric was even better,, ( don't get the New York Strip! )
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Craig M.
I want to second Liz W on the Pub at Schulers. Nice place. Liked the decor, the atmosphere and the service. Has a nice British pub feel tucked under the German restaurant above. Perhaps that's why they call it "Winston's". The food was a little pricey, but more reasonable than the upstairs menu. The quality was there to match the price. I had a bowl of Salmon Chowder and it was chocked full of seafood. $6.00 was a tad high, but I'm not not complaining as it was delicious. I also had a sample of the Tomato Basil soup and it was thick and delicious. Definitely not ordinary tomato soup. At first I thought that $11 Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich was a bit over priced until I took my first bite. Best French Dip I have ever had. You could tell this was from high quality prime rib and not some shaved shank of a geriatric cow. What really blew out the budget though was the Ladies Martinis. The bill surprisingly ballooned into $65 (with tip) for lunch for two. At fault were the $10 Martinis. Steer away from those and your bill will be reasonable. As Rodger W said today, many bars are using the name "Martini" as a license to charge an outrageous amount for 25 cents worth of Alcohol combined with 60 seconds of labor... Outrageous even if shaken, not stirred.
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Christina P.
Schuler's is a true Michigan establishment. All of the dark wood paneling, the German-inspired main dining room, and the plush looking entrance/lobby area make their place a perfect family gathering place. When I was at Albion for college, my dad would take me to Winston's Pub towards the front which has more reasonable prices, but still the same Schuler's quality for service and food. You can never go wrong with the Heritage Cheese and Crackers platter or their Seafood chowder. They also have several good Michigan beers on tap, so do ask your server what is on tap that day when you go. When my boyfriend was working in Michigan Senator Carl Levin's office in DC, they shipped in giant blocks of Schuler's cheese for his re-election office party. That's how awesome Schuler's is.
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Mary E.
Our frequent dining trips to restaurants throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, and Arizona during the past 14 years provided us with a variety of up-scale experiences. For sheer enjoyment of culinary artistry, gustatory pleasure, professional/personable service, and hospitable environment Schuler's Restuarant achieved our 5 star level of joy.
(5)
Lori H.
Too expensive for what you get, which was average at best. Their signature appetizers-lovers salad and meatballs were bad. Seven people got the salad and everyone agreed it was nothing special and not enough dressing. Meatballs were cold. The entrees were average but the price is not! On the positive side our waiter was good and the atmosphere is still nice. They really need to take a critical look at their food and improve it and drop the prices.
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Holly G.
I have been eating here, against my will, since the fifties. I have never had a memorable meal.
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Don C.
Great lunch menu. Whitefish was excellent with sweetpoatoe fries. Peppermint chocolate pie was awesome. Wait staff was good.
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Wolf H.
Attended my aunt's (big Schuler's fan) birthday dinner at this bustling restaurant this past Monday evening. Word of mouth is that this 100 yr old restaurant is one of the key attractions in Michigan, but I have mixed reviews. Located amongst a nest of nearby beautiful churches, you get the feel of entering the home of a hobbit when you walk into the dining room with its exposed wood beams, Gothic written pearls of wisdom scribed over the walls, and dim light. Atmosphere is that of a loud, rustic, busy, open feel. Service was excellent by the host and our server. The long waits between seating, drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert was evenly spaced, therefore plenty of time for conversation within our group. We started off with an appetizer of tangy meatballs served in pewter mugs. I suppose an attempt to connect to their pub past. I chose a caesar salad which was disappointing. It looked as if the kitchen staff went down to the local grocery produce section, picked out a head of lettuce and chopped it in half and laid it on the plate. I am not a connoisseur of lettuce, but it didn't look at all like romaine. Pretty hard to screw-up a salad, but they did. And the house dressing tasted oddly similar to the cheese that we used to dip our crackers in. For the main course I had the pecan crusted stuffed with spinach chicken. Sound good? I thought so. There was so much butter in this dish overpowering the flavor I thought the Land of Lakes butter girl was going to bust through the kitchen door. You have to dig to find the spinach (*please don't be frozen box spinach), but it was there. But as the saying goes, I saved the best for last....dessert. I had the peppermint ribbon pie which every bite tasted like a refreshing cool wind on a wintry day...de-lic-ious! Definitely get the peppermint ribbon pie so you can leave Schuler's with a smile and lighter wallet. All in all, the food was lacking for the price and for such an upscale restaurant, but a terrific atmosphere to take a group for a couple hours.
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Mit O.
The prices of the menu only match the architecture of the building, and not the quality of their food though it isn't bad, it's just not great. Good presentation though.
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Bill M.
Quaint, for sure, a bit musty. Someowhat like a ye-olde-knights-of-the-roundtable-haunt for C-list gladiators. Meatballs were not bad, swimming in bbq sauce. I don't remember too many meatballs I've met that I didn't like, so I may be too much of a meatball whore to be completely reliable or unbiased. The orange cheese stuff in ramekins that accompanied the meatballs--everybody else was devoring the stuff, but I cannot stand horseradish, and it permeated through this appetizer. I had the French dip, which the waitress raved about. I give it a 4 on a 1-10 scale. Not all that tender. After lunch, they brought a tray of cookies, big-ass cookies full of nuts and regular choc chips, white choc chips. I'm trying to do low carb whenever possible, but the cookie was calling out to me. Man was it good. I was filled with self-loathing for at least an hour.
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Michael D.
Schuler's is one of those Southwest Michigan experiences that you cannot miss in terms of dining. Always a great place to go for a business meeting with a colleague for lunch. It is also where I took my wife for our anniversary dinner recently. They have great booths, and cozy alcoves so you can have a quiet conversation and enjoy the company of whomever you are dining with. The place has great German hardwood, and details from history around the region. Schulers celebrated their 100th anniversary recently! The food is very nice, and there is a good variety on the menu which makes it a great dining experience for just about anyone's taste. They also have very nice event rooms for larger gatherings. I would not recommend a late night group dinner, as they will usher you out at closing time, so start earlier in the evening if you have a long event planned. Other than that, it is a perfect place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming through the area looking for a great Michigan dining experience.
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Marilyn J.
Love the atmosphere and service but food is lacking. We had a fish chowder that was served luke warm and lacked much flavor. Our daughters had fish and chips and chicken strips which they did not think was very good. My husband had walleye which he said was very bland. I had fried chicken which has corn flake coating. I have never had it this way before but I did not care for it at all. It was fried nicely, crunchy on outside and moist inside but did not care for the taste. I guess they are using corn flakes because of Kelloggs close by. Mashed potatoes were again lacking much flavor. I think using some salt and pepper would do a world of good. The green beans and cole slaw were good. We don't live in the area and stopped because we had heard so much about it. I don't think we would go again because it is too expensive to not have really good food.
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Anthony M.
Great Roadside Find: You are on a road trip and you see a sign off of the interstate that tells you to go to a restaurant that has been standing since 1909...you have to get off the road and go there. I was only let down to find out that the restaurant was not a traditional German Restaurant...but the food was excellent and creative. There were two dinning rooms to choose from. The Restaurant which was very over priced but the food looked very good. And the Pub which was a cozy little bar and reasonable prices. We choose the Pub side. My wife had the French Dip...it was really good. I had the iron skillet steak sandwich with roasted red peppers, puree of onion and blue cheese...what a delicious combination of flavors!!! I could hardly believe I was finding such a yummy meal on the road and all because I followed a road sign. You must also try onion rings too. They also have there own brewed beer here...it was really good...I had to have the beer because I found out I could only get the beer in two places in town...now that is a beer I must have. The waitress we had was very nice and friendly. She was a great person to hang out with but a terrible waitress when it came to selling the food on the menu. She could hardly recommend anything to me on the menu. When I asked her about the iron skillet steak, she said that is was tough and that alot of people set it back. I was kind of shocked by that comment because the best thing about an iron skillet steak is that if done right it is so tender. I didnt trust her judgement and still tried the steak and it was very tasty. The waitress said that she was a chicken finger kind of girl and could recommend the chicken fingers as being really good...at that point...I could have went to any fast food joint off of the road. I am glad I did not trust her judgement in food. I would highly recommend you stop here and have a great meal in a cozy warm spot. (Dined here 2/11/07)
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Annah D.
I love this place! Especially the pub.
(5)
David M.
this review is specific to the Easter Sunday Brunch. what a huge disappointment. since shuler's primary demographic is the nostalgic senior citizen, you would think that they would specifically cater to that person. they should offer some menu selections so that people with walkers, canes, wheelchairs can order from their table. there was no menu. all these families who brought elderly parents for easter brunch had to navigate them to the food line - past two sets of one-step stairs, no handicap accessibility or ramp indicated. the buffet line was crammed into the main dining area, with a lengthy line. many items were out when we got to them. our 84 year old mother was almost knocked over by people cutting in line. the food, what was available when we got there, was okay. roast beef, but no ham. whoever heard of a traditional easter dinner with no ham. to top it off, our waitress was absolutely unseen, making me wonder how much of a tip do you leave when you serve yourself and you're coffee is ice cold when you return to the table with no warm up. inexcusably bad planning and complete disregard for the customer. they get two stars because i'm generous. i would probably give two stars to the country buffet as well, just to be nice. we expect so much more out of a place like Shulers.
(2)
Casey S.
I had to pass through this relatively small city once on the way to a client site. I took the opportunity to visit the famous "Win Schuler's." I had to go for the prime rib and it did not disappoint.
(4)
Gary B.
Knowing and respecting the great history of this establishment left me a little disappointed. Stopped for lunch and was hit with a very high $15 sandwich cost and not with the service to match. Also I was underwhelmed with the taste and presentation of said high priced sandwich. Bottom line, Eat in the bar area of the restaurant for lunch
(3)
Jen F.
The last of the Schuler restaurants and fittingly the original - there isn't much to say that hasn't been said below. Good service, good food. I enjoyed it. It isn't somewhere I'd crave but it was somewhere I am glad I went. Especially for the avocado bruschetta. However, as tempting as it may seem (or not) don't get the end cut prime rib. The middle is the way to go!!
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Josh B.
Market sentiment suggested the prime rib, but sometimes I'm not blown away by prime rib the way one is supposed to be, so I opted against spending $32 for the presumed best item in favor of diversification. The burger was giant and juicy. The fries were nothing special. The "famous" barbecue meatballs are basically meatballs in barbecue sauce. You won't regret trying them but it's not mandatory. I would, however, steer you toward the Swiss onion soup, a flavor powerhouse topped with gruyere and parmesan. The free cheese spread gets a jolt from horseradish. The setting is an early-20th-century knockout and the service was efficient and intuitive.
(4)
Christina G.
Wow we really had a nice time. Debated between 4 and 5 stars. They get 5 stars. Wonderful service from Dawn. She was very friendly with great suggestions. Prime rib is excellent!! Get it at least once. Ill ask for end cut next time to try some extra seasoning. Horseradish sauce needs a little more zip. Swiss onion soup is very good. Thick and rich. It has deep deep flavor probably from long hours cooking with prime rib leftovers. Seafood chowder is good. Flavorful. Shulers salad is pretty good. Shredded cheese, blue cheese, creamy garlic dressing, tomatoes, olives. Baked Alaska desert is excellent. Will definitely get it again.
(5)
Chris K.
Came to town from Grand Rapids on business with a fellow employee. He suggested we try this place because of the cheese. I was not disappointed at all! We choose to eat in the pub, the prices of the restaurant were a little too step for me ($$$ range). For an appetizer we had the Cheese and cracker platter. The cheese spread had lite hint of horse radish and was delicious. The platter itself came with bread, crackers, celery, and sweet potatoe slices. A side of ranch dressing and butter also accompanied it. For the entree We both went with the Two napkin beef brisket. The brisket was sliced nice and thin and was topped with a very liberal drenching of barbecue sauce. What initially struck me as odd was the sweet pickle on it, but in contrast with the in house baked jalapeño bread, it was a perfect blend of flavored. Our server was super nice and quick to refill our drinks. It was an overall dining experience that I would love to repeat again some time.
Maybe I was so smitten with the reviews about this place that my expectations were just too high. Everyone raves about the prime rib, so my sons and I ordered it and it was good but not great. And the creamy horseradish is weak, weak weak! The restaurant's extra-large dining room is impressive, in a semi-medieval Bavarian/Swabian Alps way, with large-type "inspirational" quotes painted throughout the place. A little weird for sure, but what's a well-lived life without weirdness... The pre-dinner breads were ok, the sides were ok, and the prime rib was ok. No single flavor or presentation stood out as exemplary, unfortunately. At the price point Schuler's demands, the value is questionable. Underwhelmed to be sure, aside from the unique dining room and its king-kong sized quotations in bright yellow against all the dark Bavarian wood, which is a bit overwhelming. The service however, was absolutely stellar. However, I'd rather have great food and good service, rather than good food and great service. I'm not sure I'd plan a return dinner trip here, but glad I was able to stop in with the kids after a long ski trip. We enjoyed it but no raves from my side.
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Taylor A.
Haven't tried out the pub. My mom and I don't live in Michigan and they were kind of brisk and sudden in ushering us to our table and we didn't realize it was a kind of fancy setting (only ones in casual wear) but that was just an unexpected thing for our experience. Not a huge menu but I ordered the salmon - comes with delicious asparagus, crunchy but not too crunchy and mashed potatoes - those were very creamy. The salmon was amazing and soaked in butter. My mom got the Walleye fish with the same sides but she didn't find the fish as good. I'd have to say a good restaurant and to get the salmon!
(4)
Milie F.
The food was awesome, the sangria was also good. Not quite Spanish food, but still good pub food none the less. What got me and my family was the lack of service. We went on a Saturday around 6pm. We didn't have much of a wait for a table but the wait for our food approached 3 hours. No one told us that the kitchen was running behind or that there would be any wait. And when our food did come, it came with 20 minutes between each of our respective meals. Had they communicated with us or offered some compensation for the wait it wouldn't have been bad but none was offered. I would recommend coming on a week night when no one is around if you really feel the desire to try it.
(1)
Adam G.
Everything was excellent from the service to the food. I would recommend the Pub unless you want to have a higher end night out. Truly a gem in the very charming downtown Marshall. Don't think about it any longer, just go here. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Scott W.
Again, Wow! Was there, with my family on Christmas Eve, the only disappointment was they would not allow me to order the burger from the bar, as they had a special menu for the evening. That actually worked out well, as I ordered the spinach ravioli , and in true Schuler's form, it was Awesome. The service as usual was just right, great local beer, and the Amazing Cheese Cake was again, out of this world. Whether eating in the restaurant, or in Winston's pub, the experience is always stellar. It is a must for every visit to Michigan.
(5)
Ken J.
Went to Schuler's whilst traveling on business last month. I remembered, sitting in the bar, that I'd been here many many times as a kid, driving between my parent's home in suburban Chicago and my cousins' home in Farmington Hills. It hasn't really changed -- which is good. Went with my client for dinner and we elected to sit in the bar as she thought the dining room was too fancy for her tastes. I didn't find it intimidating, but maybe the white table clothes put her off. Whatever, it's nice, dark wood, comfortable and rich feeling without being imposing; leather upholstery on the chairs, feels sort of like a Victorian-era gentleman's club. The bar is nice, if a bit dark, but hey, it's a bar, right? You can order from the dining room menu or the bar menu even if seated in the bar. We had the Pub Potato Chips as our appetizer and man, that sucker was HUGE! I swear it easily could have been our complete meal. It was very tasty, but kinda greasy -- I know, I should have known that when ordering it, but hope springs eternal. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and my client had the Gourmet Burger. The sandwich was good, but not really memorable. Client said her burger was great. They have a phenomenal selection of microbrews on-tap. I wish I could have had more than the one, but I was driving. Our super nice server let me taste a couple of others, and that was greatly appreciated. Not much in the way of wines by the glass which is always disappointing, but I sort of understand. All in all, it met my expectations for a "fancy" restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere Michigan. I'd go back.
(3)
Bill W.
Best prime rib anywhere ever!!! Sure this place is pricey but when you compare the price to good restaurants in a large metro downtown area it is not all that different. And I don't mind paying a higher price for melt-in-your-mouth prime rib. Dinner came with potatoes and green beans (both done perfectly and not overcooked like so often happens). Does it sound like this is one of my favorite places? Well yes, which is why I have been coming back on special occasions since 1974!!! So, when you have savored your butter tender prime rib, how do you finish? I recommend the pecan ball for dessert...an exquisite ball of ice cream rolled in pecans and then covered with hot fudge. You will think you have gone to heaven! By the way, when you are there, you absolutely must get yourself a Cranberry apple margarita. It's new and it is wonderful! Try it! Hmmmm, good.
(5)
Kelli P.
Pot roast sandwich with sweet potato fries was excellent! Our server, Sabrina, was professional and friendly. Next time I'm traveling through Michigan I will definitely stop.
(4)
Harold S.
This was the first time here for dinner. We ate in the pub side of the restaurant, which offers more reasonable priced food options. There was a large group of us, and the restaurant catered to our large size group. Our waitress was great, and very polite. She was one of the most well mannered waitresses that have ever served me. The only bad thing was, she did mix up my order with another person's seat, and gave all my food to him, but she apologized. My food was great. I had the garden salad to start, and then had the small size pub nachos. And then finished up with an ice cream sunday for desert. The only bad part of this experience was how long it took for our food to arrive. But that may have been all part of the experience. I loved the inside of this restaurant. It sure does feel like you have stepped back in time. This is the first restaurants in Michigan, opened in 1909. This restaurant is a must if you're in the Marshall area.
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Art H.
I've been going to Schulers since the late 80s and what is nice is that it really doesn't change much. You can expect great service and an excellent meal every time. Most recent visit was more of the same, great wait staff, drinks kept full, timing of meal for our large group was perfect, and the meal was excellent.
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J B.
I have been to Schulers three times throughout the years and would not go back even if someone else was paying. The prices are NOT right for the service and what you recieve. I have no idea why people go here honestly. Im thinking its because Marshall doesn't have alot to offer and for the people with money here its like a status thing perhaps. The first time was tolerable I had soup and salad for a wedding brunch. The waitress was barely around. You almost had to call the restaurant to remind them you were still there. We could have left and she probably would have never known. The second was another wedding. I ordered a medium prime rib. Everyone else was eating for awhile.. I was not. Still waiting. Still waiting. Great its here! Hmm it almost raw. Away it goes to be taken care of. By the end of waiting and excuses and apologies I was ready to head to McDonalds. The third (and last time) a dinner after a funeral service (always a good time). I ordered another prime rib (dont ask me why) this time medium rare. So everything actually goes ok this time. Service is great and the food comes out timely. On first glance the strings beans are looking awfully strange! Some were a yellowish color and others green like they had a nutrient deficieny or something while growing. The potatoes where only 75% mashed. It was terrible! It was like they started to and it was to much work so they just like f$&# it! The Rib was inbetween Medium and well done. I wanted to complain but I did not due to the circumstances. So I sucked it up and ate my chewy rib, my discolored bland strings beans, and my lumpy potatoes. All the while not feeling great about it. I smiled a very forced happy smile and thanked everyone for the "lovely meal" and headed home. Much later I did not feel that well. Much much later I was violently ill and thought I was going to eventually throw up my insides. I have NEVER been that sick from food in my life. You couldn't PAY me to come back unless it was to tell others to go elsewhere.
(1)
Terri K.
The scallops were fantastic, perfectly cooked. The guest I was with got the pot roast and enjoyed it. The service was good, and there was a Christmas choir singing that night, very festive. The only negative comment I would make is that the food is way over priced. We spent $110.00. Had 1 glass of wine and the entrees. I have had the same caliber food for a better value. Needs to be re evaluated.
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Rocky W.
WAY over priced for only mediocre food. Every time I go there I say "why did I waste my money on food I could of gotten cheaper at Applebee's"!
(2)
Mary S.
Had the meatball appetizer and the sauce is good, the meatballs average. The Prime Rib was good. It's probably over-priced but, hey, I got to sit in a room with a fireplace and all those terrific sayings all over the walls. The service was STELLAR. One thing that I didn't like is the little, black plastic cups they serve all of the condiments in, including the Famous Cheese. That makes it feel like a chain restaurant but, they probably need to do it to save money and I'm all for keeping the Schuler's open! Vodka Martini tasted that bad and while I ordered the "well" Vodka, never had bad-tasting Vodka before. I'll be more specific next time.
(4)
Bob N.
There have been only 2 places in Mi. that I would travel over a 75 miles to get a meal from, Iva's Chicken in Sterling and a Clydes hamburger in St. Ignace. It's time to add a 3rd. Going on the countless stories my late dad told me of great meals here I stopped with my friend on the way back from Chicago. We originally sat in the dining room but moved to Winstons pub. For apps we ordered the meatballs, served in a pewter mini stein they were melt in your mouth yummy. We were also served the "Schulers" cheese, which is not to be confused with the stuff from the grocery store. According to our server the store version is from years ago when the owner sold the recipe which Campbell's soup cheapened and changed. The original made fresh every day at the restaurant was great, light with a good chedder bite, served on housemade crackers. For dinner we both ordered the French Dip, talk about good, this was slap my momma and call me sally delish. Fresh shaved prime rib with onions and cheese on fresh baked rolls with a au jus that was real, not the salt lick liquid you get at most places. Service was also spot on. This is now my gold standard for French Dips from no on. Take a nice leisurely drive and visit Schulers.
(5)
Rachael G.
How could you not love this place! It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Midwest. The food is delicious. We started with a crispy and fresh Caesar salad- high quality freshness rare in January, also really nice anchovies- not the cheap kind. Plus they make their own bread and croutons yummy!The prime rib was perfect and the chicken was juicy. The only reason I didn't go with all stars is I couldn't stand the outfits the wait staff had on. They looked like 1950s maids outfits- and I don't mean the racy kind! Its impossible for anyone to look good in them. They bring down the atmosphere and energy, plus they look awful. I love tradition but this one gets in the way. The food is classy and upscale, the uniforms should reflect that.
(4)
Kristin G.
A dinosaur of the restaurant world. I remember scooping crackers full of Schuler's cheese dip as a kid...I had heard they had a restaurant in Michigan and finally made my way there on a recent trip to Chicago. I do love the feeling of the restaurant. I doubt it's changed much since it revamped from a bowling alley to a restaurant. It's clear that there's much pride & nostalgia to Schuler's for many people just by walking in. There's a whole slew of Touristy breads and syrups and high ball glasses with the Schuler logo. It's an establishment that appears to be banking on it's own hyped up "fame." To start off, the hostess was nothing short of rude. I don't normally comment on the service unless it's one of the extremes: great or terrible. The hostess gave us a terrible first impression. We walk up and she goes, "Can I help you with something?" In a very unenthusiastic tone. Let's see here, oh we're standing in the entrance to a restaurant...I think that means we would like to dine here...?! We look inside the monolith of a dining room and not even half of the tables were full, yet she stood there whistling a song to herself while looking at some chart on the wall for a good minute or so. My husband and I exchanged a serious of perplexed looks. What in the world was that?! I mean, we were driving home from a whirlwind weekend in Chicago so we weren't in our Sunday best or anything but we surely weren't in any state where we should be treated like that. The rest of the meal was just ok. The cheese spread was dry & crusty on the outside as if they had prepped it a day ago. Nasty. Come on, Schuler's! This is one thing you're known for! Maybe don't deliver it dried up and sad in a little plastic ramekin. Weak. On to the entrees...I ordered the Turkey Pot Pie & my husband got the Prime Rib, Michigan Cut (9 oz) ...the regular cut is a whopping 11oz slab of beef! My pot pie was pretty good, the crust was a bit much. I'd have liked less crust and more filling but the savory gravy & white meat turkey was pretty delicious. I just wish there were more turkey morsels in there. My husband had a bit of a Ron Swanson moment with the prime rib. He really enjoyed it, but even with the Michigan Cut, still couldn't finish all that beef! It came on a big oval plate in a nice savory beef au jus sauce. If that's not a meal for a man's man, then I don't know what is. It is the saving grace from me giving Schuler's 2 stars. Dessert was coconut rolled ice cream with chocolate sauce. I was disappointed in the mediocre quality of the chocolate sauce but it was a good combination of flavors. Schuler's seems to be riding on it's own coat tails of decades past. I just don't see what the hype is about. I get tradition. I do. But something needs updating at Schuler's and I think what they're missing is taste to match their steep prices. I don't mind paying big $ for great cuisine. What I do mind is paying big $ for mediocre, resting on it's own laurels/reputation cuisine. I think Schuler's needs a tour from ghosts of Restaurant Years Past...or it might just bite the dust when older generations fade away...a relic of Restaurants past...Step it up a few notches, Schuler's!
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Colleen H.
Very good food, but slow. Love the little town of Marshall free parking right in front. Very large restaurant space and a separate bar area. The menu was quite impressive. I would never eat the Schuler cheese unless I was at the restaurant and it was wonderful! I had delicious seafood chowder and a grilled veggie sandwich on naan bread! DEEEELLLLIIIIIIISSSSHHHH!! I was so full after eating the cheese and crackers and soup and sandwich. Order lighter than you think you need to. We all walked out stuffed!
(4)
Meghann S.
Went there tonight and since it was the holidays, the place was very busy. Our server was Michelle and she made our night! Was there w/ my parents, sister and her bf, my husband, and 2 yo son. We were warmly welcomed and our drink order was quickly taken and delivered. The salads were standard - my husband loved his Caesar! The waitress brought out my dad's salad (which was ordered from the pub menu, so thus a different kitchen) early which was perfect for us since he is the slowest eater EVER! My mom got the crusted chicken stuffed w brie and loved it. My hubs had the London Broil and raved about it and the potatoes it came with. Sis had the whitefish and enjoyed it and her bf got the scallops and said they were excellent. I had the walleye salad and it was great. Every course was wonderfully timed and our server was attentive w/o hovering. The best came at the end with an adorable little sundae for my son with M&Ms, chocolate sauce, and gummi bears. He loved the toppings so much that our server came back with extra 'to go' cups of M&Ms and gummi bears for my son! Michelle was great!
(4)
John M.
We ate here for Thanksgiving 2013 and I have to say it was a real disappointment. The $25 for a basic turkey dinner with few vegetables and dessert costing extra was way over priced for the quality and quantity of food. More than this, however, was the poor service. Our server was basically never around and simply handed off the food. The entire meal there we had just one water refill and really no opportunity to ask for anything. Yes it is Thanksgiving, and yes they were busy, but management needs to either do it right our close for the holidays. My conclusion is that it was a poorly run establishment that could get away with it due to limited choice. Personally I won't be back.
(1)
Marcia C.
Salad, bread very average. Desert-baked Alaska-bad. Ambience and service very good. Roast prime rib was extraordinary. So good it's worth going here.
(3)
Kelly B.
Been to Schuler's a few times over the years, but have never been blown away. The decor is lovely, very dark and "pub"ish. The cheese is of course the highlight - so much better than the processed stuff from the grocery. But the actual food has never left me wanting to head back anytime soon. Most recently we stopped in for lunch on the way back from Chicago, I had thought my mom had never been there, but I was mistaken - it had just been a long time. Honestly, if I had known that we probably would have kept going. I had the prime rib po' boy - it had all the right components to be good, but it was very dry. The meat was very well done and there was not enough moisture from anywhere else in the sandwich to help it out. Mom had the seafood cakes, and never found the "seafood" part. Aunt had the fish & chips, which was cooked well but had a LOT of batter. Every item on the lunch menu was at least 12.95, so I felt it was a bit overpriced for the quality. The 3 stars are mostly due to the atmosphere and the fact that everyone from Michigan should go at least once and experience some local history. It's not awful, but expect to pay for the nostalgia.
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Sam K.
My parents lived in Marshall for 12 years. It is a quaint little town. Shuler's is certainly one of the big attractions there, if not the biggest. In addition, it is (apparently) state-wide famous--people always ask you about Shuler's when you tell them you're from Marshall. The food here is perfectly good bar-type food. It is not novel, it won't win any awards for presentation, but if you want good basic menu items, salads, appetizers, steaks, etc., it won't disappoint. If you happen to find yourself in Marshall and you don't know what to do, there are far worse things than eating at Shuler's.
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Xaxa H.
eehhhh, it was ok. I took my staff here for lunch. We agreed on Schuler's after I posed the question "where is the most expensive place in town??" I was told in unison, "Schuler's!" I was excited, but with Marshall being a small town, I didn't expect much. The place is very cute, kinda throw-back old timey German pub feel, with a decent menu. The avocado bruschetta was weird. Nice try to be a bit avant-garde or forward-thinking in a small town, but seemed out of place on the menu. My salmon was marginal, at best. The sauce was a nice beurre blanc, but the fish itself tasted of brown sugar?? It had an odd sweet taste that was so off-putting, I only managed a few bites. That flavor profile belongs on pork, not fish. Gak. I'm thinking my fish may have been prepared on a surface shared by another menu item. The bread "sticks" are hand-made (also for sale in the lobby) were very good. The pastry area in the lobby was nice and a great place for tourists to stock up on interesting bakery items. As for the food, stick to the staples.
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Robert C.
Schuler's is an old, well established tavern in Marshall, Michigan. The environment is upscale rustic. I like the restaurant facilities and location but the food is bland, boring and overpriced. I think Schuler's is relying on past reputation and the fact that they are the only fine dining in town.
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Josh B.
Market sentiment suggested the prime rib, but sometimes I'm not blown away by prime rib the way one is supposed to be, so I opted against spending $32 for the presumed best item in favor of diversification. The burger was giant and juicy. The fries were nothing special. The "famous" barbecue meatballs are basically meatballs in barbecue sauce. You won't regret trying them but it's not mandatory. I would, however, steer you toward the Swiss onion soup, a flavor powerhouse topped with gruyere and parmesan. The free cheese spread gets a jolt from horseradish. The setting is an early-20th-century knockout and the service was efficient and intuitive.
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Christina G.
Wow we really had a nice time. Debated between 4 and 5 stars. They get 5 stars. Wonderful service from Dawn. She was very friendly with great suggestions. Prime rib is excellent!! Get it at least once. Ill ask for end cut next time to try some extra seasoning. Horseradish sauce needs a little more zip. Swiss onion soup is very good. Thick and rich. It has deep deep flavor probably from long hours cooking with prime rib leftovers. Seafood chowder is good. Flavorful. Shulers salad is pretty good. Shredded cheese, blue cheese, creamy garlic dressing, tomatoes, olives. Baked Alaska desert is excellent. Will definitely get it again.
(5)
David C.
Maybe I was so smitten with the reviews about this place that my expectations were just too high. Everyone raves about the prime rib, so my sons and I ordered it and it was good but not great. And the creamy horseradish is weak, weak weak! The restaurant's extra-large dining room is impressive, in a semi-medieval Bavarian/Swabian Alps way, with large-type "inspirational" quotes painted throughout the place. A little weird for sure, but what's a well-lived life without weirdness... The pre-dinner breads were ok, the sides were ok, and the prime rib was ok. No single flavor or presentation stood out as exemplary, unfortunately. At the price point Schuler's demands, the value is questionable. Underwhelmed to be sure, aside from the unique dining room and its king-kong sized quotations in bright yellow against all the dark Bavarian wood, which is a bit overwhelming. The service however, was absolutely stellar. However, I'd rather have great food and good service, rather than good food and great service. I'm not sure I'd plan a return dinner trip here, but glad I was able to stop in with the kids after a long ski trip. We enjoyed it but no raves from my side.
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Taylor A.
Haven't tried out the pub. My mom and I don't live in Michigan and they were kind of brisk and sudden in ushering us to our table and we didn't realize it was a kind of fancy setting (only ones in casual wear) but that was just an unexpected thing for our experience. Not a huge menu but I ordered the salmon - comes with delicious asparagus, crunchy but not too crunchy and mashed potatoes - those were very creamy. The salmon was amazing and soaked in butter. My mom got the Walleye fish with the same sides but she didn't find the fish as good. I'd have to say a good restaurant and to get the salmon!
Came to town from Grand Rapids on business with a fellow employee. He suggested we try this place because of the cheese. I was not disappointed at all! We choose to eat in the pub, the prices of the restaurant were a little too step for me ($$$ range). For an appetizer we had the Cheese and cracker platter. The cheese spread had lite hint of horse radish and was delicious. The platter itself came with bread, crackers, celery, and sweet potatoe slices. A side of ranch dressing and butter also accompanied it. For the entree We both went with the Two napkin beef brisket. The brisket was sliced nice and thin and was topped with a very liberal drenching of barbecue sauce. What initially struck me as odd was the sweet pickle on it, but in contrast with the in house baked jalapeño bread, it was a perfect blend of flavored. Our server was super nice and quick to refill our drinks. It was an overall dining experience that I would love to repeat again some time.
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Milie F.
The food was awesome, the sangria was also good. Not quite Spanish food, but still good pub food none the less. What got me and my family was the lack of service. We went on a Saturday around 6pm. We didn't have much of a wait for a table but the wait for our food approached 3 hours. No one told us that the kitchen was running behind or that there would be any wait. And when our food did come, it came with 20 minutes between each of our respective meals. Had they communicated with us or offered some compensation for the wait it wouldn't have been bad but none was offered. I would recommend coming on a week night when no one is around if you really feel the desire to try it.
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Adam G.
Everything was excellent from the service to the food. I would recommend the Pub unless you want to have a higher end night out. Truly a gem in the very charming downtown Marshall. Don't think about it any longer, just go here. You won't be disappointed.
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Maria C.
What a great find! Thanks for the wifi! The food was just what we needed after a long drive. The burgers were perfect. We also had a couple of salads and they were delicious as well. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and made us feel welcomed. I totally recommend this restaurant! It's worth it.
(4)
David S.
This is a very old establishment in South Central Michigan, located in Michigan's first Capital. It was in decline but seems to be in a resurgence of sorts. The Wife and I ate in Winston's, the Bar. After some preliminary libations, cranberry-apple margaritas, we ordered sandwiches. The soup for both was a French onion. The Wife had a 3 cheese and I had a turkey rueben on cranberry-walnut bread. We finished with with an adult dessert beverage called pumpkin pie. Our waitress was helpful,efficient, and most important had an exceptional smile. The bar was not crowded. I hope this is not an indication of a resurgence that has come to a standstill and will no longer be the premier restaurant of this region. Give this place a try.
Great atmosphere, but not great food. Stuffed mushrooms, four of them, really. Wine list is way too expensive unless you just don't care. Went here years ago and it was fabulous. Not anymore.
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Allen F.
Yes the food is great and it's a great atmosphere but if I'm not treated like I'm a valued customer then it ruins the whole experience. There are a ton of less expensive places to eat where I would be ok with less but I came here with high expectations only to be disappointed. Now I'm off to find dinner elsewhere.
(2)
Ryan E.
Schuler's was great! Drove in from Ann Arbor. Love the old-fashioned atmosphere, the antique environment, and of course the food.
(4)
Jacob D.
Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, and pretty good service. It's well decorated too. It's just a touch on the expensive side, cost me more than 20 for a lunch entree with water, tax, and tip.
(4)
Erin L.
Great place with a nice Easter brunch! Everything is very clean and organized. We had the buffet, it had everything! We will be back to try the regular menu:)
(4)
Nicole D.
I live in Detroit now, but for two years I lived in Battle Creek which is not quite the culinary capital of the Midwest. When people came to visit I knew I had two choices to show them great food: Kalamazoo or Marshall. While Kalamazoo has a few really great options like Rustica and Food Dance, Marshall has one: Schuler's. Now that I live on the east side of the state, I look forward to stopping at Schuler's any time I find myself on 94 headed to/from Chicago or the lakeshore. Here's what I like: Food - always on point, whether eating in the more casual pub or the fancier restaurant. Fresh, tasty and a good variety for any kind of eater. While the pub has good bar food and lighter fare, the restaurant has really interesting and slightly European food. Also: if you have someone in your party who likes prime rib, these folks make a really good one. Wine - the wine list at Schuler's is always strong and interesting. Sometimes they have wine dinners, too. Really enjoyable! Ambiance - I love looking at the pictures from Schuler's past and present. The whole establishment has a family feel. You feel important as a customer and you know they have a long tradition of taking good care of their guests. Impress Mom quotient - high, very high. This is where I brought my mother when she came to visit me from Washington, D.C.
(5)
Ryan T.
Had an amazing time at the Schuler's wine dinner with Guenoc Winery! Compliments to the chef... The food pairings were amazing. Especially the Duck salad! Looking forward to the next wine (or beer!) dinner at Schuler's!
(5)
Mary S.
Had the meatball appetizer and the sauce is good, the meatballs average. The Prime Rib was good. It's probably over-priced but, hey, I got to sit in a room with a fireplace and all those terrific sayings all over the walls. The service was STELLAR. One thing that I didn't like is the little, black plastic cups they serve all of the condiments in, including the Famous Cheese. That makes it feel like a chain restaurant but, they probably need to do it to save money and I'm all for keeping the Schuler's open! Vodka Martini tasted that bad and while I ordered the "well" Vodka, never had bad-tasting Vodka before. I'll be more specific next time.
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Krista L.
Last year, my friend's and I stopped here on our way back home to Chicago after visiting Ann Arbor. This restaurant had a fantastic small-town feel, the waitress was friendly, and the food was good. The parking was even free on Sundays (as opposed to 10 cents/hour the rest of the week - so refreshing compared to Chicago prices!)
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Ken J.
Went to Schuler's whilst traveling on business last month. I remembered, sitting in the bar, that I'd been here many many times as a kid, driving between my parent's home in suburban Chicago and my cousins' home in Farmington Hills. It hasn't really changed -- which is good. Went with my client for dinner and we elected to sit in the bar as she thought the dining room was too fancy for her tastes. I didn't find it intimidating, but maybe the white table clothes put her off. Whatever, it's nice, dark wood, comfortable and rich feeling without being imposing; leather upholstery on the chairs, feels sort of like a Victorian-era gentleman's club. The bar is nice, if a bit dark, but hey, it's a bar, right? You can order from the dining room menu or the bar menu even if seated in the bar. We had the Pub Potato Chips as our appetizer and man, that sucker was HUGE! I swear it easily could have been our complete meal. It was very tasty, but kinda greasy -- I know, I should have known that when ordering it, but hope springs eternal. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and my client had the Gourmet Burger. The sandwich was good, but not really memorable. Client said her burger was great. They have a phenomenal selection of microbrews on-tap. I wish I could have had more than the one, but I was driving. Our super nice server let me taste a couple of others, and that was greatly appreciated. Not much in the way of wines by the glass which is always disappointing, but I sort of understand. All in all, it met my expectations for a "fancy" restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere Michigan. I'd go back.
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Scott W.
Again, Wow! Was there, with my family on Christmas Eve, the only disappointment was they would not allow me to order the burger from the bar, as they had a special menu for the evening. That actually worked out well, as I ordered the spinach ravioli , and in true Schuler's form, it was Awesome. The service as usual was just right, great local beer, and the Amazing Cheese Cake was again, out of this world. Whether eating in the restaurant, or in Winston's pub, the experience is always stellar. It is a must for every visit to Michigan.
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Bill W.
Best prime rib anywhere ever!!! Sure this place is pricey but when you compare the price to good restaurants in a large metro downtown area it is not all that different. And I don't mind paying a higher price for melt-in-your-mouth prime rib. Dinner came with potatoes and green beans (both done perfectly and not overcooked like so often happens). Does it sound like this is one of my favorite places? Well yes, which is why I have been coming back on special occasions since 1974!!! So, when you have savored your butter tender prime rib, how do you finish? I recommend the pecan ball for dessert...an exquisite ball of ice cream rolled in pecans and then covered with hot fudge. You will think you have gone to heaven! By the way, when you are there, you absolutely must get yourself a Cranberry apple margarita. It's new and it is wonderful! Try it! Hmmmm, good.
(5)
Kelli P.
Pot roast sandwich with sweet potato fries was excellent! Our server, Sabrina, was professional and friendly. Next time I'm traveling through Michigan I will definitely stop.
(4)
J B.
I have been to Schulers three times throughout the years and would not go back even if someone else was paying. The prices are NOT right for the service and what you recieve. I have no idea why people go here honestly. Im thinking its because Marshall doesn't have alot to offer and for the people with money here its like a status thing perhaps. The first time was tolerable I had soup and salad for a wedding brunch. The waitress was barely around. You almost had to call the restaurant to remind them you were still there. We could have left and she probably would have never known. The second was another wedding. I ordered a medium prime rib. Everyone else was eating for awhile.. I was not. Still waiting. Still waiting. Great its here! Hmm it almost raw. Away it goes to be taken care of. By the end of waiting and excuses and apologies I was ready to head to McDonalds. The third (and last time) a dinner after a funeral service (always a good time). I ordered another prime rib (dont ask me why) this time medium rare. So everything actually goes ok this time. Service is great and the food comes out timely. On first glance the strings beans are looking awfully strange! Some were a yellowish color and others green like they had a nutrient deficieny or something while growing. The potatoes where only 75% mashed. It was terrible! It was like they started to and it was to much work so they just like f$&# it! The Rib was inbetween Medium and well done. I wanted to complain but I did not due to the circumstances. So I sucked it up and ate my chewy rib, my discolored bland strings beans, and my lumpy potatoes. All the while not feeling great about it. I smiled a very forced happy smile and thanked everyone for the "lovely meal" and headed home. Much later I did not feel that well. Much much later I was violently ill and thought I was going to eventually throw up my insides. I have NEVER been that sick from food in my life. You couldn't PAY me to come back unless it was to tell others to go elsewhere.
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Art H.
I've been going to Schulers since the late 80s and what is nice is that it really doesn't change much. You can expect great service and an excellent meal every time. Most recent visit was more of the same, great wait staff, drinks kept full, timing of meal for our large group was perfect, and the meal was excellent.
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Terri K.
The scallops were fantastic, perfectly cooked. The guest I was with got the pot roast and enjoyed it. The service was good, and there was a Christmas choir singing that night, very festive. The only negative comment I would make is that the food is way over priced. We spent $110.00. Had 1 glass of wine and the entrees. I have had the same caliber food for a better value. Needs to be re evaluated.
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Rocky W.
WAY over priced for only mediocre food. Every time I go there I say "why did I waste my money on food I could of gotten cheaper at Applebee's"!
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Harold S.
This was the first time here for dinner. We ate in the pub side of the restaurant, which offers more reasonable priced food options. There was a large group of us, and the restaurant catered to our large size group. Our waitress was great, and very polite. She was one of the most well mannered waitresses that have ever served me. The only bad thing was, she did mix up my order with another person's seat, and gave all my food to him, but she apologized. My food was great. I had the garden salad to start, and then had the small size pub nachos. And then finished up with an ice cream sunday for desert. The only bad part of this experience was how long it took for our food to arrive. But that may have been all part of the experience. I loved the inside of this restaurant. It sure does feel like you have stepped back in time. This is the first restaurants in Michigan, opened in 1909. This restaurant is a must if you're in the Marshall area.
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Kristen J.
The third time's the charm! After my last visit here, I was a little put off by now loud it was. This last visit was nice and quiet. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken dish I ordered and my husband loved his prime roast. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a place like this. I have zero complaints. Shoutout to Shondel who really made us feel like valued customers. Thanks again! :)
(5)
Calla L.
While the food was very good (I had a roasted vegetable wrap and my husband had a hamburger with a complimentary baked alaska dessert to mark our anniversary) and the service was excellent; the decor was too dark and there was a heavy "febreeze-like' odour at the entrance which was a bit off-putting. Would I stop again anyway for lunch - likely yes.
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Kyle M.
I've been going to Schuler's for practically my entire life. It's had it's ups and downs over the past 4 decades (like any business that's been around for over 100 years!), but I'd have to say that they are on top of their game these days. Good food. Good service. Joe, one of the managers, is top notch. I'd recommend the Schuler's salad and the fish tacos.
(4)
Colleen H.
Very good food, but slow. Love the little town of Marshall free parking right in front. Very large restaurant space and a separate bar area. The menu was quite impressive. I would never eat the Schuler cheese unless I was at the restaurant and it was wonderful! I had delicious seafood chowder and a grilled veggie sandwich on naan bread! DEEEELLLLIIIIIIISSSSHHHH!! I was so full after eating the cheese and crackers and soup and sandwich. Order lighter than you think you need to. We all walked out stuffed!
(4)
Kristin G.
A dinosaur of the restaurant world. I remember scooping crackers full of Schuler's cheese dip as a kid...I had heard they had a restaurant in Michigan and finally made my way there on a recent trip to Chicago. I do love the feeling of the restaurant. I doubt it's changed much since it revamped from a bowling alley to a restaurant. It's clear that there's much pride & nostalgia to Schuler's for many people just by walking in. There's a whole slew of Touristy breads and syrups and high ball glasses with the Schuler logo. It's an establishment that appears to be banking on it's own hyped up "fame." To start off, the hostess was nothing short of rude. I don't normally comment on the service unless it's one of the extremes: great or terrible. The hostess gave us a terrible first impression. We walk up and she goes, "Can I help you with something?" In a very unenthusiastic tone. Let's see here, oh we're standing in the entrance to a restaurant...I think that means we would like to dine here...?! We look inside the monolith of a dining room and not even half of the tables were full, yet she stood there whistling a song to herself while looking at some chart on the wall for a good minute or so. My husband and I exchanged a serious of perplexed looks. What in the world was that?! I mean, we were driving home from a whirlwind weekend in Chicago so we weren't in our Sunday best or anything but we surely weren't in any state where we should be treated like that. The rest of the meal was just ok. The cheese spread was dry & crusty on the outside as if they had prepped it a day ago. Nasty. Come on, Schuler's! This is one thing you're known for! Maybe don't deliver it dried up and sad in a little plastic ramekin. Weak. On to the entrees...I ordered the Turkey Pot Pie & my husband got the Prime Rib, Michigan Cut (9 oz) ...the regular cut is a whopping 11oz slab of beef! My pot pie was pretty good, the crust was a bit much. I'd have liked less crust and more filling but the savory gravy & white meat turkey was pretty delicious. I just wish there were more turkey morsels in there. My husband had a bit of a Ron Swanson moment with the prime rib. He really enjoyed it, but even with the Michigan Cut, still couldn't finish all that beef! It came on a big oval plate in a nice savory beef au jus sauce. If that's not a meal for a man's man, then I don't know what is. It is the saving grace from me giving Schuler's 2 stars. Dessert was coconut rolled ice cream with chocolate sauce. I was disappointed in the mediocre quality of the chocolate sauce but it was a good combination of flavors. Schuler's seems to be riding on it's own coat tails of decades past. I just don't see what the hype is about. I get tradition. I do. But something needs updating at Schuler's and I think what they're missing is taste to match their steep prices. I don't mind paying big $ for great cuisine. What I do mind is paying big $ for mediocre, resting on it's own laurels/reputation cuisine. I think Schuler's needs a tour from ghosts of Restaurant Years Past...or it might just bite the dust when older generations fade away...a relic of Restaurants past...Step it up a few notches, Schuler's!
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Bob N.
There have been only 2 places in Mi. that I would travel over a 75 miles to get a meal from, Iva's Chicken in Sterling and a Clydes hamburger in St. Ignace. It's time to add a 3rd. Going on the countless stories my late dad told me of great meals here I stopped with my friend on the way back from Chicago. We originally sat in the dining room but moved to Winstons pub. For apps we ordered the meatballs, served in a pewter mini stein they were melt in your mouth yummy. We were also served the "Schulers" cheese, which is not to be confused with the stuff from the grocery store. According to our server the store version is from years ago when the owner sold the recipe which Campbell's soup cheapened and changed. The original made fresh every day at the restaurant was great, light with a good chedder bite, served on housemade crackers. For dinner we both ordered the French Dip, talk about good, this was slap my momma and call me sally delish. Fresh shaved prime rib with onions and cheese on fresh baked rolls with a au jus that was real, not the salt lick liquid you get at most places. Service was also spot on. This is now my gold standard for French Dips from no on. Take a nice leisurely drive and visit Schulers.
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Rachael G.
How could you not love this place! It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Midwest. The food is delicious. We started with a crispy and fresh Caesar salad- high quality freshness rare in January, also really nice anchovies- not the cheap kind. Plus they make their own bread and croutons yummy!The prime rib was perfect and the chicken was juicy. The only reason I didn't go with all stars is I couldn't stand the outfits the wait staff had on. They looked like 1950s maids outfits- and I don't mean the racy kind! Its impossible for anyone to look good in them. They bring down the atmosphere and energy, plus they look awful. I love tradition but this one gets in the way. The food is classy and upscale, the uniforms should reflect that.
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Meghann S.
Went there tonight and since it was the holidays, the place was very busy. Our server was Michelle and she made our night! Was there w/ my parents, sister and her bf, my husband, and 2 yo son. We were warmly welcomed and our drink order was quickly taken and delivered. The salads were standard - my husband loved his Caesar! The waitress brought out my dad's salad (which was ordered from the pub menu, so thus a different kitchen) early which was perfect for us since he is the slowest eater EVER! My mom got the crusted chicken stuffed w brie and loved it. My hubs had the London Broil and raved about it and the potatoes it came with. Sis had the whitefish and enjoyed it and her bf got the scallops and said they were excellent. I had the walleye salad and it was great. Every course was wonderfully timed and our server was attentive w/o hovering. The best came at the end with an adorable little sundae for my son with M&Ms, chocolate sauce, and gummi bears. He loved the toppings so much that our server came back with extra 'to go' cups of M&Ms and gummi bears for my son! Michelle was great!
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John M.
We ate here for Thanksgiving 2013 and I have to say it was a real disappointment. The $25 for a basic turkey dinner with few vegetables and dessert costing extra was way over priced for the quality and quantity of food. More than this, however, was the poor service. Our server was basically never around and simply handed off the food. The entire meal there we had just one water refill and really no opportunity to ask for anything. Yes it is Thanksgiving, and yes they were busy, but management needs to either do it right our close for the holidays. My conclusion is that it was a poorly run establishment that could get away with it due to limited choice. Personally I won't be back.
(1)
Marcia C.
Salad, bread very average. Desert-baked Alaska-bad. Ambience and service very good. Roast prime rib was extraordinary. So good it's worth going here.
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Gary B.
Knowing and respecting the great history of this establishment left me a little disappointed. Stopped for lunch and was hit with a very high $15 sandwich cost and not with the service to match. Also I was underwhelmed with the taste and presentation of said high priced sandwich. Bottom line, Eat in the bar area of the restaurant for lunch
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Jen F.
The last of the Schuler restaurants and fittingly the original - there isn't much to say that hasn't been said below. Good service, good food. I enjoyed it. It isn't somewhere I'd crave but it was somewhere I am glad I went. Especially for the avocado bruschetta. However, as tempting as it may seem (or not) don't get the end cut prime rib. The middle is the way to go!!
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Liz W.
I got a tip from a local to eat downstairs in Winston's pub for equal food at cheaper rates. We did just that as we are cheap. It was my mom, dad and me on the way home after a weekend visiting friends, me in Kalamazoo and them in Battle Creek respectively. It made sense to carpool. We stopped off here as we all wanted a bite pretty soon after we started out. We started with a combo appetizer platter which had Schuler meatballs, chicken drums, potato skins, cheese spread, carrot and celery sticks, and house-made crackers for 12 bucks. Honestly two of us could have happily split it for lunch, we should have just gotten soup with it. The cheese spread is so much better than that crap you get at the grocery store. The portions of each item are ginormous too. Not realizing it would be a major graze we all got sandwiches too. I had a reuben with turkey, tavern slaw and Swiss cheese grilled on Schuler's cranberry walnut bread, with cranberry relish on the side. Yummy stuff. I should have gotten a loaf of the bread to go as they sell it. My dad ate a french dip with prime rib, grilled onion and Swiss cheese on an asiago ciabatta roll, au jus for dipping on the side. He really enjoyed it. My mom got a bistro grilled chicken sandwich with smoked gouda, avocados, tomatoes, baby greens and salsa verde on house-made focaccia. Everything was super fresh and the flavors made her happy. We ended up trucking a bunch of stuff back to the area leftover wise, luckily my parents are the be prepared type and already had a cooler in the back. yep that so does not happen when I road trip solo or even with James. When next I pass by Marshall I will stop in.
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Ani B.
Loved the old world decor and charm of Schulers building. The historical feel gives it character unlike the cookie cutter new age no charm neutered restaurants so popular now. I got the turkey potpie; hubby fish and chips. That potpie was the best i've ever eaten. Hub wished he had also order it, just because he is a potpie fan not because the fish and chips were not as good. Fries/chips were those wonderful coated but not coated with seasoning kind. Just can't describe them properly. Portion sizes could feed two, and this was lunch. $15 for most entrees. we both were somewhat full from the cracker sticks and cheese, then the rye hot rolls and butter. but the waiter kept bring more crackers and cheese. In fact he gave us a large takeout box full of more plus 2 more cheeses just because we ask if he had lids for the two containers of cheese untouched (after the two we ate.!) guess he was working for a better tip; and it was much deserved cause he did put lots of effort into keeping us fed and watered. Dessert list was fantastic but we were too full to order. Definitely would return, happily!
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David T.
Stopped in here for lunch after a meeting in the area, sat up at the bar. Our bartender was great, very friendly and she offered some great recommendations for lunch. I decided to go with the fish and chips which included an awesome house-made tartar sauce. The food was great and I am definitely coming back here when I return. The restaurant has a warm, comfortable feel with all of the dark wood at the bar and at the tables. Great service, great atmosphere, great food!
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Sam L.
We met up in Marshall with my boyfriend's grandparents on our trip back to Tennessee. The meal at Schuler's was SO good. I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup with house made potato chips. I could have done without the chips (they were really hard), but the soup and grilled cheese was delish! Our server had a very unique personality too, which we love to see. Who wants a cookie cutter server??
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Patty S.
Outstanding service. We ate dinner the first night in town and the waiteress, Julie, was wonderful. Fried chicken with real mashed potatoes was great. My husband's white fish was good, but he loved the chicken (3 big pieces-I couldn't eat it all). The next day we when back for lunch and had the best pot roast sandwich. Matt, the bartender, had advised it and wasn't wrong. Also, they have Dark Horse and Bells on tap, for that alone it is worth the 2 hour trip.
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Terry N.
Wonderful staff, lousy food. All of the staff were very welcoming. I asked for a recommendation from my waiter and ordered the marinated steak. He had no recommendation for wine though and hadn't tried any of them, which was disappointing. My steak tasted like solidified soy sauce. I really wanted to like this place, but they desperately need some new kitchen staff.
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Angie H.
We visited Schulers yesterday on a road trip back from Detroit. We'd seen the billboards and figured it was a break from the usual side of the road fast food options. Going by these reviews we sat in the bar. It was pretty filled up for a Sunday. I overheard a waitress telling another table that they get a lot of weekend traffic with travellers. Service was prompt and attentive. We had the cheese and cracker spread even though that usually is just a dining room perk. Food was decent. Had the Bistro Chicken sandwich which, when all assembled, would never have fit in my mouth. So I made it into a little chicken salad. The bread looked like it would've been dry. Fries were good. My husband didn't mind his meal but he's had better fish and chips elsewhere. In all, it was a bit expensive with drinks (40 dollars after the tip) but it was a nice change from Wendys and McD.
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Justin M.
The reviewers here have provided a pretty accurate synopsis of the Schuler's experience. I am glad I went given its history, but it's not somewhere I will be hurrying back to anytime soon. The dimly lit dining room has a storied feel to it, and the Heritage cheese spread and crackers is a tasty and fun tradition. For Mother's Day, the baker was providing complimentary raisin rolls as an appetizer, which sounds really strange, but they were not too sweet and actually quite good. The rest of the meal was decidedly mediocre. The roasted red pepper soup was bland. The Lake Superior Whitefish was sauteed well and generously portioned, but again, the preparation was a little too bland. The vegetable accompaniment was uninspiring and looked as though it may have come from a bag (there were baby carrots). I haven't eaten in the Pub, but I am told that the bar food is actually better. The rest of our dinner party, who grew up with this place, seemed apologetic and conceded that the quality of food here has gone down in recent years. The innumerable Schuler's billboards along highway 69 indicate to me that this place is coasting on reputation and history alone, and the reviews here seem to suggest that reputation may be slipping.
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Mae S.
It's one thing to coast on a 100 year old reputation. It's another thing to fall as far as this venerable institution seems to have fallen. We started with a soft drink (since we are doing a road trip), ordered some lunch, and nibbled on the famous Win Schuler cheese and crackers. We nibbled. We sipped our drinks. We nibbled. After around 1/2 an hour or so, we inquired about our orders. "Oh, we are so busy," was the answer, "the kitchen is struggling. They are way behind." In other words, they had not even started to prepare our lunch, the maitre-d admitted. (The waitress was avoiding us.) We could see that more than half the tables in the copious dining room were empty -- so the claim of being busy wasn't credible. Obviously, our wait was only beginning. So we asked to pay for our drinks (they declined the money). And we left. Too bad. We remember better. But it's been years since we had a good meal there. Anyway, the whipped cheese tastes the same as it ever did -- not worth bothering about.
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Stefanie N.
This is a 100 year old restaurant...and kind of feels like one. I suppose I'm more partial to open space dining with lots of natural light and this place feels like a German pub of days gone by with plenty of history in the woodworks. Went here for a team dinner and were seated in a private room. The appetizers were a bit forgettable and the prime rib was ok.
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Peter L.
Look's great, very comfortable and the service is excellent, I went two nights in a row. Thursday few people but Friday it was full. the food was good, and the atmospheric was even better,, ( don't get the New York Strip! )
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Craig M.
I want to second Liz W on the Pub at Schulers. Nice place. Liked the decor, the atmosphere and the service. Has a nice British pub feel tucked under the German restaurant above. Perhaps that's why they call it "Winston's". The food was a little pricey, but more reasonable than the upstairs menu. The quality was there to match the price. I had a bowl of Salmon Chowder and it was chocked full of seafood. $6.00 was a tad high, but I'm not not complaining as it was delicious. I also had a sample of the Tomato Basil soup and it was thick and delicious. Definitely not ordinary tomato soup. At first I thought that $11 Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich was a bit over priced until I took my first bite. Best French Dip I have ever had. You could tell this was from high quality prime rib and not some shaved shank of a geriatric cow. What really blew out the budget though was the Ladies Martinis. The bill surprisingly ballooned into $65 (with tip) for lunch for two. At fault were the $10 Martinis. Steer away from those and your bill will be reasonable. As Rodger W said today, many bars are using the name "Martini" as a license to charge an outrageous amount for 25 cents worth of Alcohol combined with 60 seconds of labor... Outrageous even if shaken, not stirred.
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Christina P.
Schuler's is a true Michigan establishment. All of the dark wood paneling, the German-inspired main dining room, and the plush looking entrance/lobby area make their place a perfect family gathering place. When I was at Albion for college, my dad would take me to Winston's Pub towards the front which has more reasonable prices, but still the same Schuler's quality for service and food. You can never go wrong with the Heritage Cheese and Crackers platter or their Seafood chowder. They also have several good Michigan beers on tap, so do ask your server what is on tap that day when you go. When my boyfriend was working in Michigan Senator Carl Levin's office in DC, they shipped in giant blocks of Schuler's cheese for his re-election office party. That's how awesome Schuler's is.
(4)
Mary E.
Our frequent dining trips to restaurants throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, and Arizona during the past 14 years provided us with a variety of up-scale experiences. For sheer enjoyment of culinary artistry, gustatory pleasure, professional/personable service, and hospitable environment Schuler's Restuarant achieved our 5 star level of joy.
(5)
Kelly B.
Been to Schuler's a few times over the years, but have never been blown away. The decor is lovely, very dark and "pub"ish. The cheese is of course the highlight - so much better than the processed stuff from the grocery. But the actual food has never left me wanting to head back anytime soon. Most recently we stopped in for lunch on the way back from Chicago, I had thought my mom had never been there, but I was mistaken - it had just been a long time. Honestly, if I had known that we probably would have kept going. I had the prime rib po' boy - it had all the right components to be good, but it was very dry. The meat was very well done and there was not enough moisture from anywhere else in the sandwich to help it out. Mom had the seafood cakes, and never found the "seafood" part. Aunt had the fish & chips, which was cooked well but had a LOT of batter. Every item on the lunch menu was at least 12.95, so I felt it was a bit overpriced for the quality. The 3 stars are mostly due to the atmosphere and the fact that everyone from Michigan should go at least once and experience some local history. It's not awful, but expect to pay for the nostalgia.
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Sam K.
My parents lived in Marshall for 12 years. It is a quaint little town. Shuler's is certainly one of the big attractions there, if not the biggest. In addition, it is (apparently) state-wide famous--people always ask you about Shuler's when you tell them you're from Marshall. The food here is perfectly good bar-type food. It is not novel, it won't win any awards for presentation, but if you want good basic menu items, salads, appetizers, steaks, etc., it won't disappoint. If you happen to find yourself in Marshall and you don't know what to do, there are far worse things than eating at Shuler's.
(3)
Xaxa H.
eehhhh, it was ok. I took my staff here for lunch. We agreed on Schuler's after I posed the question "where is the most expensive place in town??" I was told in unison, "Schuler's!" I was excited, but with Marshall being a small town, I didn't expect much. The place is very cute, kinda throw-back old timey German pub feel, with a decent menu. The avocado bruschetta was weird. Nice try to be a bit avant-garde or forward-thinking in a small town, but seemed out of place on the menu. My salmon was marginal, at best. The sauce was a nice beurre blanc, but the fish itself tasted of brown sugar?? It had an odd sweet taste that was so off-putting, I only managed a few bites. That flavor profile belongs on pork, not fish. Gak. I'm thinking my fish may have been prepared on a surface shared by another menu item. The bread "sticks" are hand-made (also for sale in the lobby) were very good. The pastry area in the lobby was nice and a great place for tourists to stock up on interesting bakery items. As for the food, stick to the staples.
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Robert C.
Schuler's is an old, well established tavern in Marshall, Michigan. The environment is upscale rustic. I like the restaurant facilities and location but the food is bland, boring and overpriced. I think Schuler's is relying on past reputation and the fact that they are the only fine dining in town.
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Lori H.
Too expensive for what you get, which was average at best. Their signature appetizers-lovers salad and meatballs were bad. Seven people got the salad and everyone agreed it was nothing special and not enough dressing. Meatballs were cold. The entrees were average but the price is not! On the positive side our waiter was good and the atmosphere is still nice. They really need to take a critical look at their food and improve it and drop the prices.
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Holly G.
I have been eating here, against my will, since the fifties. I have never had a memorable meal.
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Don C.
Great lunch menu. Whitefish was excellent with sweetpoatoe fries. Peppermint chocolate pie was awesome. Wait staff was good.
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Wolf H.
Attended my aunt's (big Schuler's fan) birthday dinner at this bustling restaurant this past Monday evening. Word of mouth is that this 100 yr old restaurant is one of the key attractions in Michigan, but I have mixed reviews. Located amongst a nest of nearby beautiful churches, you get the feel of entering the home of a hobbit when you walk into the dining room with its exposed wood beams, Gothic written pearls of wisdom scribed over the walls, and dim light. Atmosphere is that of a loud, rustic, busy, open feel. Service was excellent by the host and our server. The long waits between seating, drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert was evenly spaced, therefore plenty of time for conversation within our group. We started off with an appetizer of tangy meatballs served in pewter mugs. I suppose an attempt to connect to their pub past. I chose a caesar salad which was disappointing. It looked as if the kitchen staff went down to the local grocery produce section, picked out a head of lettuce and chopped it in half and laid it on the plate. I am not a connoisseur of lettuce, but it didn't look at all like romaine. Pretty hard to screw-up a salad, but they did. And the house dressing tasted oddly similar to the cheese that we used to dip our crackers in. For the main course I had the pecan crusted stuffed with spinach chicken. Sound good? I thought so. There was so much butter in this dish overpowering the flavor I thought the Land of Lakes butter girl was going to bust through the kitchen door. You have to dig to find the spinach (*please don't be frozen box spinach), but it was there. But as the saying goes, I saved the best for last....dessert. I had the peppermint ribbon pie which every bite tasted like a refreshing cool wind on a wintry day...de-lic-ious! Definitely get the peppermint ribbon pie so you can leave Schuler's with a smile and lighter wallet. All in all, the food was lacking for the price and for such an upscale restaurant, but a terrific atmosphere to take a group for a couple hours.
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Mit O.
The prices of the menu only match the architecture of the building, and not the quality of their food though it isn't bad, it's just not great. Good presentation though.
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Bill M.
Quaint, for sure, a bit musty. Someowhat like a ye-olde-knights-of-the-roundtable-haunt for C-list gladiators. Meatballs were not bad, swimming in bbq sauce. I don't remember too many meatballs I've met that I didn't like, so I may be too much of a meatball whore to be completely reliable or unbiased. The orange cheese stuff in ramekins that accompanied the meatballs--everybody else was devoring the stuff, but I cannot stand horseradish, and it permeated through this appetizer. I had the French dip, which the waitress raved about. I give it a 4 on a 1-10 scale. Not all that tender. After lunch, they brought a tray of cookies, big-ass cookies full of nuts and regular choc chips, white choc chips. I'm trying to do low carb whenever possible, but the cookie was calling out to me. Man was it good. I was filled with self-loathing for at least an hour.
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Michael D.
Schuler's is one of those Southwest Michigan experiences that you cannot miss in terms of dining. Always a great place to go for a business meeting with a colleague for lunch. It is also where I took my wife for our anniversary dinner recently. They have great booths, and cozy alcoves so you can have a quiet conversation and enjoy the company of whomever you are dining with. The place has great German hardwood, and details from history around the region. Schulers celebrated their 100th anniversary recently! The food is very nice, and there is a good variety on the menu which makes it a great dining experience for just about anyone's taste. They also have very nice event rooms for larger gatherings. I would not recommend a late night group dinner, as they will usher you out at closing time, so start earlier in the evening if you have a long event planned. Other than that, it is a perfect place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming through the area looking for a great Michigan dining experience.
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Marilyn J.
Love the atmosphere and service but food is lacking. We had a fish chowder that was served luke warm and lacked much flavor. Our daughters had fish and chips and chicken strips which they did not think was very good. My husband had walleye which he said was very bland. I had fried chicken which has corn flake coating. I have never had it this way before but I did not care for it at all. It was fried nicely, crunchy on outside and moist inside but did not care for the taste. I guess they are using corn flakes because of Kelloggs close by. Mashed potatoes were again lacking much flavor. I think using some salt and pepper would do a world of good. The green beans and cole slaw were good. We don't live in the area and stopped because we had heard so much about it. I don't think we would go again because it is too expensive to not have really good food.
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Anthony M.
Great Roadside Find: You are on a road trip and you see a sign off of the interstate that tells you to go to a restaurant that has been standing since 1909...you have to get off the road and go there. I was only let down to find out that the restaurant was not a traditional German Restaurant...but the food was excellent and creative. There were two dinning rooms to choose from. The Restaurant which was very over priced but the food looked very good. And the Pub which was a cozy little bar and reasonable prices. We choose the Pub side. My wife had the French Dip...it was really good. I had the iron skillet steak sandwich with roasted red peppers, puree of onion and blue cheese...what a delicious combination of flavors!!! I could hardly believe I was finding such a yummy meal on the road and all because I followed a road sign. You must also try onion rings too. They also have there own brewed beer here...it was really good...I had to have the beer because I found out I could only get the beer in two places in town...now that is a beer I must have. The waitress we had was very nice and friendly. She was a great person to hang out with but a terrible waitress when it came to selling the food on the menu. She could hardly recommend anything to me on the menu. When I asked her about the iron skillet steak, she said that is was tough and that alot of people set it back. I was kind of shocked by that comment because the best thing about an iron skillet steak is that if done right it is so tender. I didnt trust her judgement and still tried the steak and it was very tasty. The waitress said that she was a chicken finger kind of girl and could recommend the chicken fingers as being really good...at that point...I could have went to any fast food joint off of the road. I am glad I did not trust her judgement in food. I would highly recommend you stop here and have a great meal in a cozy warm spot. (Dined here 2/11/07)
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Annah D.
I love this place! Especially the pub.
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David M.
this review is specific to the Easter Sunday Brunch. what a huge disappointment. since shuler's primary demographic is the nostalgic senior citizen, you would think that they would specifically cater to that person. they should offer some menu selections so that people with walkers, canes, wheelchairs can order from their table. there was no menu. all these families who brought elderly parents for easter brunch had to navigate them to the food line - past two sets of one-step stairs, no handicap accessibility or ramp indicated. the buffet line was crammed into the main dining area, with a lengthy line. many items were out when we got to them. our 84 year old mother was almost knocked over by people cutting in line. the food, what was available when we got there, was okay. roast beef, but no ham. whoever heard of a traditional easter dinner with no ham. to top it off, our waitress was absolutely unseen, making me wonder how much of a tip do you leave when you serve yourself and you're coffee is ice cold when you return to the table with no warm up. inexcusably bad planning and complete disregard for the customer. they get two stars because i'm generous. i would probably give two stars to the country buffet as well, just to be nice. we expect so much more out of a place like Shulers.
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Casey S.
I had to pass through this relatively small city once on the way to a client site. I took the opportunity to visit the famous "Win Schuler's." I had to go for the prime rib and it did not disappoint.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : Yes Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Ani B.
Loved the old world decor and charm of Schulers building. The historical feel gives it character unlike the cookie cutter new age no charm neutered restaurants so popular now. I got the turkey potpie; hubby fish and chips. That potpie was the best i've ever eaten. Hub wished he had also order it, just because he is a potpie fan not because the fish and chips were not as good. Fries/chips were those wonderful coated but not coated with seasoning kind. Just can't describe them properly. Portion sizes could feed two, and this was lunch. $15 for most entrees. we both were somewhat full from the cracker sticks and cheese, then the rye hot rolls and butter. but the waiter kept bring more crackers and cheese. In fact he gave us a large takeout box full of more plus 2 more cheeses just because we ask if he had lids for the two containers of cheese untouched (after the two we ate.!) guess he was working for a better tip; and it was much deserved cause he did put lots of effort into keeping us fed and watered. Dessert list was fantastic but we were too full to order. Definitely would return, happily!
(4)David T.
Stopped in here for lunch after a meeting in the area, sat up at the bar. Our bartender was great, very friendly and she offered some great recommendations for lunch. I decided to go with the fish and chips which included an awesome house-made tartar sauce. The food was great and I am definitely coming back here when I return. The restaurant has a warm, comfortable feel with all of the dark wood at the bar and at the tables. Great service, great atmosphere, great food!
(4)Sam L.
We met up in Marshall with my boyfriend's grandparents on our trip back to Tennessee. The meal at Schuler's was SO good. I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup with house made potato chips. I could have done without the chips (they were really hard), but the soup and grilled cheese was delish! Our server had a very unique personality too, which we love to see. Who wants a cookie cutter server??
(4)Patty S.
Outstanding service. We ate dinner the first night in town and the waiteress, Julie, was wonderful. Fried chicken with real mashed potatoes was great. My husband's white fish was good, but he loved the chicken (3 big pieces-I couldn't eat it all). The next day we when back for lunch and had the best pot roast sandwich. Matt, the bartender, had advised it and wasn't wrong. Also, they have Dark Horse and Bells on tap, for that alone it is worth the 2 hour trip.
(5)Terry N.
Wonderful staff, lousy food. All of the staff were very welcoming. I asked for a recommendation from my waiter and ordered the marinated steak. He had no recommendation for wine though and hadn't tried any of them, which was disappointing. My steak tasted like solidified soy sauce. I really wanted to like this place, but they desperately need some new kitchen staff.
(2)Craig M.
I want to second Liz W on the Pub at Schulers. Nice place. Liked the decor, the atmosphere and the service. Has a nice British pub feel tucked under the German restaurant above. Perhaps that's why they call it "Winston's". The food was a little pricey, but more reasonable than the upstairs menu. The quality was there to match the price. I had a bowl of Salmon Chowder and it was chocked full of seafood. $6.00 was a tad high, but I'm not not complaining as it was delicious. I also had a sample of the Tomato Basil soup and it was thick and delicious. Definitely not ordinary tomato soup. At first I thought that $11 Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich was a bit over priced until I took my first bite. Best French Dip I have ever had. You could tell this was from high quality prime rib and not some shaved shank of a geriatric cow. What really blew out the budget though was the Ladies Martinis. The bill surprisingly ballooned into $65 (with tip) for lunch for two. At fault were the $10 Martinis. Steer away from those and your bill will be reasonable. As Rodger W said today, many bars are using the name "Martini" as a license to charge an outrageous amount for 25 cents worth of Alcohol combined with 60 seconds of labor... Outrageous even if shaken, not stirred.
(4)Christina P.
Schuler's is a true Michigan establishment. All of the dark wood paneling, the German-inspired main dining room, and the plush looking entrance/lobby area make their place a perfect family gathering place. When I was at Albion for college, my dad would take me to Winston's Pub towards the front which has more reasonable prices, but still the same Schuler's quality for service and food. You can never go wrong with the Heritage Cheese and Crackers platter or their Seafood chowder. They also have several good Michigan beers on tap, so do ask your server what is on tap that day when you go. When my boyfriend was working in Michigan Senator Carl Levin's office in DC, they shipped in giant blocks of Schuler's cheese for his re-election office party. That's how awesome Schuler's is.
(4)Mary E.
Our frequent dining trips to restaurants throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, and Arizona during the past 14 years provided us with a variety of up-scale experiences. For sheer enjoyment of culinary artistry, gustatory pleasure, professional/personable service, and hospitable environment Schuler's Restuarant achieved our 5 star level of joy.
(5)Ryan E.
Schuler's was great! Drove in from Ann Arbor. Love the old-fashioned atmosphere, the antique environment, and of course the food.
(4)Jacob D.
Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, and pretty good service. It's well decorated too. It's just a touch on the expensive side, cost me more than 20 for a lunch entree with water, tax, and tip.
(4)Erin L.
Great place with a nice Easter brunch! Everything is very clean and organized. We had the buffet, it had everything! We will be back to try the regular menu:)
(4)Melissa T.
Swiss onion soup was good. The burger was ok, nothing to write home about. Fiancé had the prime rib and he was disappointed. Said it was too dry. Waitress took forever to get back to us with everything. And their bathroom wasn't stocked with toilet paper or paper towels. Disappointing stop on our road trip.
(2)Dan C.
Great atmosphere, but not great food. Stuffed mushrooms, four of them, really. Wine list is way too expensive unless you just don't care. Went here years ago and it was fabulous. Not anymore.
(3)Allen F.
Yes the food is great and it's a great atmosphere but if I'm not treated like I'm a valued customer then it ruins the whole experience. There are a ton of less expensive places to eat where I would be ok with less but I came here with high expectations only to be disappointed. Now I'm off to find dinner elsewhere.
(2)Nicole D.
I live in Detroit now, but for two years I lived in Battle Creek which is not quite the culinary capital of the Midwest. When people came to visit I knew I had two choices to show them great food: Kalamazoo or Marshall. While Kalamazoo has a few really great options like Rustica and Food Dance, Marshall has one: Schuler's. Now that I live on the east side of the state, I look forward to stopping at Schuler's any time I find myself on 94 headed to/from Chicago or the lakeshore. Here's what I like: Food - always on point, whether eating in the more casual pub or the fancier restaurant. Fresh, tasty and a good variety for any kind of eater. While the pub has good bar food and lighter fare, the restaurant has really interesting and slightly European food. Also: if you have someone in your party who likes prime rib, these folks make a really good one. Wine - the wine list at Schuler's is always strong and interesting. Sometimes they have wine dinners, too. Really enjoyable! Ambiance - I love looking at the pictures from Schuler's past and present. The whole establishment has a family feel. You feel important as a customer and you know they have a long tradition of taking good care of their guests. Impress Mom quotient - high, very high. This is where I brought my mother when she came to visit me from Washington, D.C.
(5)Peter L.
Look's great, very comfortable and the service is excellent, I went two nights in a row. Thursday few people but Friday it was full. the food was good, and the atmospheric was even better,, ( don't get the New York Strip! )
(4)Milie F.
The food was awesome, the sangria was also good. Not quite Spanish food, but still good pub food none the less. What got me and my family was the lack of service. We went on a Saturday around 6pm. We didn't have much of a wait for a table but the wait for our food approached 3 hours. No one told us that the kitchen was running behind or that there would be any wait. And when our food did come, it came with 20 minutes between each of our respective meals. Had they communicated with us or offered some compensation for the wait it wouldn't have been bad but none was offered. I would recommend coming on a week night when no one is around if you really feel the desire to try it.
(1)Adam G.
Everything was excellent from the service to the food. I would recommend the Pub unless you want to have a higher end night out. Truly a gem in the very charming downtown Marshall. Don't think about it any longer, just go here. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Maria C.
What a great find! Thanks for the wifi! The food was just what we needed after a long drive. The burgers were perfect. We also had a couple of salads and they were delicious as well. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and made us feel welcomed. I totally recommend this restaurant! It's worth it.
(4)David S.
This is a very old establishment in South Central Michigan, located in Michigan's first Capital. It was in decline but seems to be in a resurgence of sorts. The Wife and I ate in Winston's, the Bar. After some preliminary libations, cranberry-apple margaritas, we ordered sandwiches. The soup for both was a French onion. The Wife had a 3 cheese and I had a turkey rueben on cranberry-walnut bread. We finished with with an adult dessert beverage called pumpkin pie. Our waitress was helpful,efficient, and most important had an exceptional smile. The bar was not crowded. I hope this is not an indication of a resurgence that has come to a standstill and will no longer be the premier restaurant of this region. Give this place a try.
(5)Josh B.
Market sentiment suggested the prime rib, but sometimes I'm not blown away by prime rib the way one is supposed to be, so I opted against spending $32 for the presumed best item in favor of diversification. The burger was giant and juicy. The fries were nothing special. The "famous" barbecue meatballs are basically meatballs in barbecue sauce. You won't regret trying them but it's not mandatory. I would, however, steer you toward the Swiss onion soup, a flavor powerhouse topped with gruyere and parmesan. The free cheese spread gets a jolt from horseradish. The setting is an early-20th-century knockout and the service was efficient and intuitive.
(4)Christina G.
Wow we really had a nice time. Debated between 4 and 5 stars. They get 5 stars. Wonderful service from Dawn. She was very friendly with great suggestions. Prime rib is excellent!! Get it at least once. Ill ask for end cut next time to try some extra seasoning. Horseradish sauce needs a little more zip. Swiss onion soup is very good. Thick and rich. It has deep deep flavor probably from long hours cooking with prime rib leftovers. Seafood chowder is good. Flavorful. Shulers salad is pretty good. Shredded cheese, blue cheese, creamy garlic dressing, tomatoes, olives. Baked Alaska desert is excellent. Will definitely get it again.
(5)David C.
Maybe I was so smitten with the reviews about this place that my expectations were just too high. Everyone raves about the prime rib, so my sons and I ordered it and it was good but not great. And the creamy horseradish is weak, weak weak! The restaurant's extra-large dining room is impressive, in a semi-medieval Bavarian/Swabian Alps way, with large-type "inspirational" quotes painted throughout the place. A little weird for sure, but what's a well-lived life without weirdness... The pre-dinner breads were ok, the sides were ok, and the prime rib was ok. No single flavor or presentation stood out as exemplary, unfortunately. At the price point Schuler's demands, the value is questionable. Underwhelmed to be sure, aside from the unique dining room and its king-kong sized quotations in bright yellow against all the dark Bavarian wood, which is a bit overwhelming. The service however, was absolutely stellar. However, I'd rather have great food and good service, rather than good food and great service. I'm not sure I'd plan a return dinner trip here, but glad I was able to stop in with the kids after a long ski trip. We enjoyed it but no raves from my side.
(3)Taylor A.
Haven't tried out the pub. My mom and I don't live in Michigan and they were kind of brisk and sudden in ushering us to our table and we didn't realize it was a kind of fancy setting (only ones in casual wear) but that was just an unexpected thing for our experience. Not a huge menu but I ordered the salmon - comes with delicious asparagus, crunchy but not too crunchy and mashed potatoes - those were very creamy. The salmon was amazing and soaked in butter. My mom got the Walleye fish with the same sides but she didn't find the fish as good. I'd have to say a good restaurant and to get the salmon!
(4)Susan W.
This is a restaurant and pub that's been around well over a hundred years and is a must stop for The Hubster and I, whenever we have a road trip into or out of "Pure Michigan"! Way back in December 1969 we dined their with both our parents after our wedding ceremony as we were having the reception a week later. (hubby had been drafted and returned from basic traing....)-anyway it's a major memory and the atmosphere and food is a big part of that. Their bar cheese is absolutely fabulous and they utilize a lot of their homemade breads to make their own chip like devices to dip in the spread. It's an appetizer that is a must have for us. The other appetizer that we can't do without is their meatballs in their special sauce . The meatballs are comprised of at least a couple different meats and the combination is unique and very tasty, and then there's the sauce, i've never been able to replicate it! We always end up taking at least a quart to go as well as devouring a serving ourselves while there. They have a full bar and lots of reasonably priced wine choices. After all those appetizers we usually share an entrée and we have tried many of them through the years. We have never had a bad meal. Too many to list since we try to go at least annually all these years but some of the highlights are the whitefish the prime rib the tenderloin the walleye and the lobster mac & cheese. Leave room for dessert and share it as they don't do skimpy servings! One of my favorites is the cherry crumble made with Michigan cherries and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All those years ago they had an ice cream that they made into a ball and rolled in coconut and my mom took the idea and made that every year for my sisters whose birthday was Christmas Eve as it was festive and looked great with the candle inserted in the top. It's still on the menu! I always like to talk about the customer service and it is very good at Win Schuler's. They have had some of the same waitstaff for years and with some it's family tradition. Our server this year let us know that both her parents had been waitstaff during their college years long ago. It really adds to the feeling of comfort when you dine there. We will continue to stop at least every year and I encourage you to consider it if your ever in or near Marshall, Michigan.
(4)Chris K.
Came to town from Grand Rapids on business with a fellow employee. He suggested we try this place because of the cheese. I was not disappointed at all! We choose to eat in the pub, the prices of the restaurant were a little too step for me ($$$ range). For an appetizer we had the Cheese and cracker platter. The cheese spread had lite hint of horse radish and was delicious. The platter itself came with bread, crackers, celery, and sweet potatoe slices. A side of ranch dressing and butter also accompanied it. For the entree We both went with the Two napkin beef brisket. The brisket was sliced nice and thin and was topped with a very liberal drenching of barbecue sauce. What initially struck me as odd was the sweet pickle on it, but in contrast with the in house baked jalapeño bread, it was a perfect blend of flavored. Our server was super nice and quick to refill our drinks. It was an overall dining experience that I would love to repeat again some time.
(5)Ken J.
Went to Schuler's whilst traveling on business last month. I remembered, sitting in the bar, that I'd been here many many times as a kid, driving between my parent's home in suburban Chicago and my cousins' home in Farmington Hills. It hasn't really changed -- which is good. Went with my client for dinner and we elected to sit in the bar as she thought the dining room was too fancy for her tastes. I didn't find it intimidating, but maybe the white table clothes put her off. Whatever, it's nice, dark wood, comfortable and rich feeling without being imposing; leather upholstery on the chairs, feels sort of like a Victorian-era gentleman's club. The bar is nice, if a bit dark, but hey, it's a bar, right? You can order from the dining room menu or the bar menu even if seated in the bar. We had the Pub Potato Chips as our appetizer and man, that sucker was HUGE! I swear it easily could have been our complete meal. It was very tasty, but kinda greasy -- I know, I should have known that when ordering it, but hope springs eternal. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and my client had the Gourmet Burger. The sandwich was good, but not really memorable. Client said her burger was great. They have a phenomenal selection of microbrews on-tap. I wish I could have had more than the one, but I was driving. Our super nice server let me taste a couple of others, and that was greatly appreciated. Not much in the way of wines by the glass which is always disappointing, but I sort of understand. All in all, it met my expectations for a "fancy" restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere Michigan. I'd go back.
(3)Scott W.
Again, Wow! Was there, with my family on Christmas Eve, the only disappointment was they would not allow me to order the burger from the bar, as they had a special menu for the evening. That actually worked out well, as I ordered the spinach ravioli , and in true Schuler's form, it was Awesome. The service as usual was just right, great local beer, and the Amazing Cheese Cake was again, out of this world. Whether eating in the restaurant, or in Winston's pub, the experience is always stellar. It is a must for every visit to Michigan.
(5)Bill W.
Best prime rib anywhere ever!!! Sure this place is pricey but when you compare the price to good restaurants in a large metro downtown area it is not all that different. And I don't mind paying a higher price for melt-in-your-mouth prime rib. Dinner came with potatoes and green beans (both done perfectly and not overcooked like so often happens). Does it sound like this is one of my favorite places? Well yes, which is why I have been coming back on special occasions since 1974!!! So, when you have savored your butter tender prime rib, how do you finish? I recommend the pecan ball for dessert...an exquisite ball of ice cream rolled in pecans and then covered with hot fudge. You will think you have gone to heaven! By the way, when you are there, you absolutely must get yourself a Cranberry apple margarita. It's new and it is wonderful! Try it! Hmmmm, good.
(5)Kelli P.
Pot roast sandwich with sweet potato fries was excellent! Our server, Sabrina, was professional and friendly. Next time I'm traveling through Michigan I will definitely stop.
(4)Ryan T.
Had an amazing time at the Schuler's wine dinner with Guenoc Winery! Compliments to the chef... The food pairings were amazing. Especially the Duck salad! Looking forward to the next wine (or beer!) dinner at Schuler's!
(5)Mary S.
Had the meatball appetizer and the sauce is good, the meatballs average. The Prime Rib was good. It's probably over-priced but, hey, I got to sit in a room with a fireplace and all those terrific sayings all over the walls. The service was STELLAR. One thing that I didn't like is the little, black plastic cups they serve all of the condiments in, including the Famous Cheese. That makes it feel like a chain restaurant but, they probably need to do it to save money and I'm all for keeping the Schuler's open! Vodka Martini tasted that bad and while I ordered the "well" Vodka, never had bad-tasting Vodka before. I'll be more specific next time.
(4)Krista L.
Last year, my friend's and I stopped here on our way back home to Chicago after visiting Ann Arbor. This restaurant had a fantastic small-town feel, the waitress was friendly, and the food was good. The parking was even free on Sundays (as opposed to 10 cents/hour the rest of the week - so refreshing compared to Chicago prices!)
(4)J B.
I have been to Schulers three times throughout the years and would not go back even if someone else was paying. The prices are NOT right for the service and what you recieve. I have no idea why people go here honestly. Im thinking its because Marshall doesn't have alot to offer and for the people with money here its like a status thing perhaps. The first time was tolerable I had soup and salad for a wedding brunch. The waitress was barely around. You almost had to call the restaurant to remind them you were still there. We could have left and she probably would have never known. The second was another wedding. I ordered a medium prime rib. Everyone else was eating for awhile.. I was not. Still waiting. Still waiting. Great its here! Hmm it almost raw. Away it goes to be taken care of. By the end of waiting and excuses and apologies I was ready to head to McDonalds. The third (and last time) a dinner after a funeral service (always a good time). I ordered another prime rib (dont ask me why) this time medium rare. So everything actually goes ok this time. Service is great and the food comes out timely. On first glance the strings beans are looking awfully strange! Some were a yellowish color and others green like they had a nutrient deficieny or something while growing. The potatoes where only 75% mashed. It was terrible! It was like they started to and it was to much work so they just like f$&# it! The Rib was inbetween Medium and well done. I wanted to complain but I did not due to the circumstances. So I sucked it up and ate my chewy rib, my discolored bland strings beans, and my lumpy potatoes. All the while not feeling great about it. I smiled a very forced happy smile and thanked everyone for the "lovely meal" and headed home. Much later I did not feel that well. Much much later I was violently ill and thought I was going to eventually throw up my insides. I have NEVER been that sick from food in my life. You couldn't PAY me to come back unless it was to tell others to go elsewhere.
(1)Art H.
I've been going to Schulers since the late 80s and what is nice is that it really doesn't change much. You can expect great service and an excellent meal every time. Most recent visit was more of the same, great wait staff, drinks kept full, timing of meal for our large group was perfect, and the meal was excellent.
(4)Terri K.
The scallops were fantastic, perfectly cooked. The guest I was with got the pot roast and enjoyed it. The service was good, and there was a Christmas choir singing that night, very festive. The only negative comment I would make is that the food is way over priced. We spent $110.00. Had 1 glass of wine and the entrees. I have had the same caliber food for a better value. Needs to be re evaluated.
(3)Rocky W.
WAY over priced for only mediocre food. Every time I go there I say "why did I waste my money on food I could of gotten cheaper at Applebee's"!
(2)Harold S.
This was the first time here for dinner. We ate in the pub side of the restaurant, which offers more reasonable priced food options. There was a large group of us, and the restaurant catered to our large size group. Our waitress was great, and very polite. She was one of the most well mannered waitresses that have ever served me. The only bad thing was, she did mix up my order with another person's seat, and gave all my food to him, but she apologized. My food was great. I had the garden salad to start, and then had the small size pub nachos. And then finished up with an ice cream sunday for desert. The only bad part of this experience was how long it took for our food to arrive. But that may have been all part of the experience. I loved the inside of this restaurant. It sure does feel like you have stepped back in time. This is the first restaurants in Michigan, opened in 1909. This restaurant is a must if you're in the Marshall area.
(4)Kristen J.
The third time's the charm! After my last visit here, I was a little put off by now loud it was. This last visit was nice and quiet. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken dish I ordered and my husband loved his prime roast. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a place like this. I have zero complaints. Shoutout to Shondel who really made us feel like valued customers. Thanks again! :)
(5)Calla L.
While the food was very good (I had a roasted vegetable wrap and my husband had a hamburger with a complimentary baked alaska dessert to mark our anniversary) and the service was excellent; the decor was too dark and there was a heavy "febreeze-like' odour at the entrance which was a bit off-putting. Would I stop again anyway for lunch - likely yes.
(3)Kyle M.
I've been going to Schuler's for practically my entire life. It's had it's ups and downs over the past 4 decades (like any business that's been around for over 100 years!), but I'd have to say that they are on top of their game these days. Good food. Good service. Joe, one of the managers, is top notch. I'd recommend the Schuler's salad and the fish tacos.
(4)Colleen H.
Very good food, but slow. Love the little town of Marshall free parking right in front. Very large restaurant space and a separate bar area. The menu was quite impressive. I would never eat the Schuler cheese unless I was at the restaurant and it was wonderful! I had delicious seafood chowder and a grilled veggie sandwich on naan bread! DEEEELLLLIIIIIIISSSSHHHH!! I was so full after eating the cheese and crackers and soup and sandwich. Order lighter than you think you need to. We all walked out stuffed!
(4)Stefanie N.
This is a 100 year old restaurant...and kind of feels like one. I suppose I'm more partial to open space dining with lots of natural light and this place feels like a German pub of days gone by with plenty of history in the woodworks. Went here for a team dinner and were seated in a private room. The appetizers were a bit forgettable and the prime rib was ok.
(3)Kristin G.
A dinosaur of the restaurant world. I remember scooping crackers full of Schuler's cheese dip as a kid...I had heard they had a restaurant in Michigan and finally made my way there on a recent trip to Chicago. I do love the feeling of the restaurant. I doubt it's changed much since it revamped from a bowling alley to a restaurant. It's clear that there's much pride & nostalgia to Schuler's for many people just by walking in. There's a whole slew of Touristy breads and syrups and high ball glasses with the Schuler logo. It's an establishment that appears to be banking on it's own hyped up "fame." To start off, the hostess was nothing short of rude. I don't normally comment on the service unless it's one of the extremes: great or terrible. The hostess gave us a terrible first impression. We walk up and she goes, "Can I help you with something?" In a very unenthusiastic tone. Let's see here, oh we're standing in the entrance to a restaurant...I think that means we would like to dine here...?! We look inside the monolith of a dining room and not even half of the tables were full, yet she stood there whistling a song to herself while looking at some chart on the wall for a good minute or so. My husband and I exchanged a serious of perplexed looks. What in the world was that?! I mean, we were driving home from a whirlwind weekend in Chicago so we weren't in our Sunday best or anything but we surely weren't in any state where we should be treated like that. The rest of the meal was just ok. The cheese spread was dry & crusty on the outside as if they had prepped it a day ago. Nasty. Come on, Schuler's! This is one thing you're known for! Maybe don't deliver it dried up and sad in a little plastic ramekin. Weak. On to the entrees...I ordered the Turkey Pot Pie & my husband got the Prime Rib, Michigan Cut (9 oz) ...the regular cut is a whopping 11oz slab of beef! My pot pie was pretty good, the crust was a bit much. I'd have liked less crust and more filling but the savory gravy & white meat turkey was pretty delicious. I just wish there were more turkey morsels in there. My husband had a bit of a Ron Swanson moment with the prime rib. He really enjoyed it, but even with the Michigan Cut, still couldn't finish all that beef! It came on a big oval plate in a nice savory beef au jus sauce. If that's not a meal for a man's man, then I don't know what is. It is the saving grace from me giving Schuler's 2 stars. Dessert was coconut rolled ice cream with chocolate sauce. I was disappointed in the mediocre quality of the chocolate sauce but it was a good combination of flavors. Schuler's seems to be riding on it's own coat tails of decades past. I just don't see what the hype is about. I get tradition. I do. But something needs updating at Schuler's and I think what they're missing is taste to match their steep prices. I don't mind paying big $ for great cuisine. What I do mind is paying big $ for mediocre, resting on it's own laurels/reputation cuisine. I think Schuler's needs a tour from ghosts of Restaurant Years Past...or it might just bite the dust when older generations fade away...a relic of Restaurants past...Step it up a few notches, Schuler's!
(3)Bob N.
There have been only 2 places in Mi. that I would travel over a 75 miles to get a meal from, Iva's Chicken in Sterling and a Clydes hamburger in St. Ignace. It's time to add a 3rd. Going on the countless stories my late dad told me of great meals here I stopped with my friend on the way back from Chicago. We originally sat in the dining room but moved to Winstons pub. For apps we ordered the meatballs, served in a pewter mini stein they were melt in your mouth yummy. We were also served the "Schulers" cheese, which is not to be confused with the stuff from the grocery store. According to our server the store version is from years ago when the owner sold the recipe which Campbell's soup cheapened and changed. The original made fresh every day at the restaurant was great, light with a good chedder bite, served on housemade crackers. For dinner we both ordered the French Dip, talk about good, this was slap my momma and call me sally delish. Fresh shaved prime rib with onions and cheese on fresh baked rolls with a au jus that was real, not the salt lick liquid you get at most places. Service was also spot on. This is now my gold standard for French Dips from no on. Take a nice leisurely drive and visit Schulers.
(5)Rachael G.
How could you not love this place! It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Midwest. The food is delicious. We started with a crispy and fresh Caesar salad- high quality freshness rare in January, also really nice anchovies- not the cheap kind. Plus they make their own bread and croutons yummy!The prime rib was perfect and the chicken was juicy. The only reason I didn't go with all stars is I couldn't stand the outfits the wait staff had on. They looked like 1950s maids outfits- and I don't mean the racy kind! Its impossible for anyone to look good in them. They bring down the atmosphere and energy, plus they look awful. I love tradition but this one gets in the way. The food is classy and upscale, the uniforms should reflect that.
(4)Meghann S.
Went there tonight and since it was the holidays, the place was very busy. Our server was Michelle and she made our night! Was there w/ my parents, sister and her bf, my husband, and 2 yo son. We were warmly welcomed and our drink order was quickly taken and delivered. The salads were standard - my husband loved his Caesar! The waitress brought out my dad's salad (which was ordered from the pub menu, so thus a different kitchen) early which was perfect for us since he is the slowest eater EVER! My mom got the crusted chicken stuffed w brie and loved it. My hubs had the London Broil and raved about it and the potatoes it came with. Sis had the whitefish and enjoyed it and her bf got the scallops and said they were excellent. I had the walleye salad and it was great. Every course was wonderfully timed and our server was attentive w/o hovering. The best came at the end with an adorable little sundae for my son with M&Ms, chocolate sauce, and gummi bears. He loved the toppings so much that our server came back with extra 'to go' cups of M&Ms and gummi bears for my son! Michelle was great!
(4)John M.
We ate here for Thanksgiving 2013 and I have to say it was a real disappointment. The $25 for a basic turkey dinner with few vegetables and dessert costing extra was way over priced for the quality and quantity of food. More than this, however, was the poor service. Our server was basically never around and simply handed off the food. The entire meal there we had just one water refill and really no opportunity to ask for anything. Yes it is Thanksgiving, and yes they were busy, but management needs to either do it right our close for the holidays. My conclusion is that it was a poorly run establishment that could get away with it due to limited choice. Personally I won't be back.
(1)Marcia C.
Salad, bread very average. Desert-baked Alaska-bad. Ambience and service very good. Roast prime rib was extraordinary. So good it's worth going here.
(3)Gary B.
Knowing and respecting the great history of this establishment left me a little disappointed. Stopped for lunch and was hit with a very high $15 sandwich cost and not with the service to match. Also I was underwhelmed with the taste and presentation of said high priced sandwich. Bottom line, Eat in the bar area of the restaurant for lunch
(3)Jen F.
The last of the Schuler restaurants and fittingly the original - there isn't much to say that hasn't been said below. Good service, good food. I enjoyed it. It isn't somewhere I'd crave but it was somewhere I am glad I went. Especially for the avocado bruschetta. However, as tempting as it may seem (or not) don't get the end cut prime rib. The middle is the way to go!!
(3)Liz W.
I got a tip from a local to eat downstairs in Winston's pub for equal food at cheaper rates. We did just that as we are cheap. It was my mom, dad and me on the way home after a weekend visiting friends, me in Kalamazoo and them in Battle Creek respectively. It made sense to carpool. We stopped off here as we all wanted a bite pretty soon after we started out. We started with a combo appetizer platter which had Schuler meatballs, chicken drums, potato skins, cheese spread, carrot and celery sticks, and house-made crackers for 12 bucks. Honestly two of us could have happily split it for lunch, we should have just gotten soup with it. The cheese spread is so much better than that crap you get at the grocery store. The portions of each item are ginormous too. Not realizing it would be a major graze we all got sandwiches too. I had a reuben with turkey, tavern slaw and Swiss cheese grilled on Schuler's cranberry walnut bread, with cranberry relish on the side. Yummy stuff. I should have gotten a loaf of the bread to go as they sell it. My dad ate a french dip with prime rib, grilled onion and Swiss cheese on an asiago ciabatta roll, au jus for dipping on the side. He really enjoyed it. My mom got a bistro grilled chicken sandwich with smoked gouda, avocados, tomatoes, baby greens and salsa verde on house-made focaccia. Everything was super fresh and the flavors made her happy. We ended up trucking a bunch of stuff back to the area leftover wise, luckily my parents are the be prepared type and already had a cooler in the back. yep that so does not happen when I road trip solo or even with James. When next I pass by Marshall I will stop in.
(4)Angie H.
We visited Schulers yesterday on a road trip back from Detroit. We'd seen the billboards and figured it was a break from the usual side of the road fast food options. Going by these reviews we sat in the bar. It was pretty filled up for a Sunday. I overheard a waitress telling another table that they get a lot of weekend traffic with travellers. Service was prompt and attentive. We had the cheese and cracker spread even though that usually is just a dining room perk. Food was decent. Had the Bistro Chicken sandwich which, when all assembled, would never have fit in my mouth. So I made it into a little chicken salad. The bread looked like it would've been dry. Fries were good. My husband didn't mind his meal but he's had better fish and chips elsewhere. In all, it was a bit expensive with drinks (40 dollars after the tip) but it was a nice change from Wendys and McD.
(3)Justin M.
The reviewers here have provided a pretty accurate synopsis of the Schuler's experience. I am glad I went given its history, but it's not somewhere I will be hurrying back to anytime soon. The dimly lit dining room has a storied feel to it, and the Heritage cheese spread and crackers is a tasty and fun tradition. For Mother's Day, the baker was providing complimentary raisin rolls as an appetizer, which sounds really strange, but they were not too sweet and actually quite good. The rest of the meal was decidedly mediocre. The roasted red pepper soup was bland. The Lake Superior Whitefish was sauteed well and generously portioned, but again, the preparation was a little too bland. The vegetable accompaniment was uninspiring and looked as though it may have come from a bag (there were baby carrots). I haven't eaten in the Pub, but I am told that the bar food is actually better. The rest of our dinner party, who grew up with this place, seemed apologetic and conceded that the quality of food here has gone down in recent years. The innumerable Schuler's billboards along highway 69 indicate to me that this place is coasting on reputation and history alone, and the reviews here seem to suggest that reputation may be slipping.
(3)Mae S.
It's one thing to coast on a 100 year old reputation. It's another thing to fall as far as this venerable institution seems to have fallen. We started with a soft drink (since we are doing a road trip), ordered some lunch, and nibbled on the famous Win Schuler cheese and crackers. We nibbled. We sipped our drinks. We nibbled. After around 1/2 an hour or so, we inquired about our orders. "Oh, we are so busy," was the answer, "the kitchen is struggling. They are way behind." In other words, they had not even started to prepare our lunch, the maitre-d admitted. (The waitress was avoiding us.) We could see that more than half the tables in the copious dining room were empty -- so the claim of being busy wasn't credible. Obviously, our wait was only beginning. So we asked to pay for our drinks (they declined the money). And we left. Too bad. We remember better. But it's been years since we had a good meal there. Anyway, the whipped cheese tastes the same as it ever did -- not worth bothering about.
(1)Michael D.
Schuler's is one of those Southwest Michigan experiences that you cannot miss in terms of dining. Always a great place to go for a business meeting with a colleague for lunch. It is also where I took my wife for our anniversary dinner recently. They have great booths, and cozy alcoves so you can have a quiet conversation and enjoy the company of whomever you are dining with. The place has great German hardwood, and details from history around the region. Schulers celebrated their 100th anniversary recently! The food is very nice, and there is a good variety on the menu which makes it a great dining experience for just about anyone's taste. They also have very nice event rooms for larger gatherings. I would not recommend a late night group dinner, as they will usher you out at closing time, so start earlier in the evening if you have a long event planned. Other than that, it is a perfect place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming through the area looking for a great Michigan dining experience.
(4)Xaxa H.
eehhhh, it was ok. I took my staff here for lunch. We agreed on Schuler's after I posed the question "where is the most expensive place in town??" I was told in unison, "Schuler's!" I was excited, but with Marshall being a small town, I didn't expect much. The place is very cute, kinda throw-back old timey German pub feel, with a decent menu. The avocado bruschetta was weird. Nice try to be a bit avant-garde or forward-thinking in a small town, but seemed out of place on the menu. My salmon was marginal, at best. The sauce was a nice beurre blanc, but the fish itself tasted of brown sugar?? It had an odd sweet taste that was so off-putting, I only managed a few bites. That flavor profile belongs on pork, not fish. Gak. I'm thinking my fish may have been prepared on a surface shared by another menu item. The bread "sticks" are hand-made (also for sale in the lobby) were very good. The pastry area in the lobby was nice and a great place for tourists to stock up on interesting bakery items. As for the food, stick to the staples.
(3)Kelly B.
Been to Schuler's a few times over the years, but have never been blown away. The decor is lovely, very dark and "pub"ish. The cheese is of course the highlight - so much better than the processed stuff from the grocery. But the actual food has never left me wanting to head back anytime soon. Most recently we stopped in for lunch on the way back from Chicago, I had thought my mom had never been there, but I was mistaken - it had just been a long time. Honestly, if I had known that we probably would have kept going. I had the prime rib po' boy - it had all the right components to be good, but it was very dry. The meat was very well done and there was not enough moisture from anywhere else in the sandwich to help it out. Mom had the seafood cakes, and never found the "seafood" part. Aunt had the fish & chips, which was cooked well but had a LOT of batter. Every item on the lunch menu was at least 12.95, so I felt it was a bit overpriced for the quality. The 3 stars are mostly due to the atmosphere and the fact that everyone from Michigan should go at least once and experience some local history. It's not awful, but expect to pay for the nostalgia.
(3)Sam K.
My parents lived in Marshall for 12 years. It is a quaint little town. Shuler's is certainly one of the big attractions there, if not the biggest. In addition, it is (apparently) state-wide famous--people always ask you about Shuler's when you tell them you're from Marshall. The food here is perfectly good bar-type food. It is not novel, it won't win any awards for presentation, but if you want good basic menu items, salads, appetizers, steaks, etc., it won't disappoint. If you happen to find yourself in Marshall and you don't know what to do, there are far worse things than eating at Shuler's.
(3)Robert C.
Schuler's is an old, well established tavern in Marshall, Michigan. The environment is upscale rustic. I like the restaurant facilities and location but the food is bland, boring and overpriced. I think Schuler's is relying on past reputation and the fact that they are the only fine dining in town.
(2)Lori H.
Too expensive for what you get, which was average at best. Their signature appetizers-lovers salad and meatballs were bad. Seven people got the salad and everyone agreed it was nothing special and not enough dressing. Meatballs were cold. The entrees were average but the price is not! On the positive side our waiter was good and the atmosphere is still nice. They really need to take a critical look at their food and improve it and drop the prices.
(2)Holly G.
I have been eating here, against my will, since the fifties. I have never had a memorable meal.
(2)Don C.
Great lunch menu. Whitefish was excellent with sweetpoatoe fries. Peppermint chocolate pie was awesome. Wait staff was good.
(5)Wolf H.
Attended my aunt's (big Schuler's fan) birthday dinner at this bustling restaurant this past Monday evening. Word of mouth is that this 100 yr old restaurant is one of the key attractions in Michigan, but I have mixed reviews. Located amongst a nest of nearby beautiful churches, you get the feel of entering the home of a hobbit when you walk into the dining room with its exposed wood beams, Gothic written pearls of wisdom scribed over the walls, and dim light. Atmosphere is that of a loud, rustic, busy, open feel. Service was excellent by the host and our server. The long waits between seating, drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert was evenly spaced, therefore plenty of time for conversation within our group. We started off with an appetizer of tangy meatballs served in pewter mugs. I suppose an attempt to connect to their pub past. I chose a caesar salad which was disappointing. It looked as if the kitchen staff went down to the local grocery produce section, picked out a head of lettuce and chopped it in half and laid it on the plate. I am not a connoisseur of lettuce, but it didn't look at all like romaine. Pretty hard to screw-up a salad, but they did. And the house dressing tasted oddly similar to the cheese that we used to dip our crackers in. For the main course I had the pecan crusted stuffed with spinach chicken. Sound good? I thought so. There was so much butter in this dish overpowering the flavor I thought the Land of Lakes butter girl was going to bust through the kitchen door. You have to dig to find the spinach (*please don't be frozen box spinach), but it was there. But as the saying goes, I saved the best for last....dessert. I had the peppermint ribbon pie which every bite tasted like a refreshing cool wind on a wintry day...de-lic-ious! Definitely get the peppermint ribbon pie so you can leave Schuler's with a smile and lighter wallet. All in all, the food was lacking for the price and for such an upscale restaurant, but a terrific atmosphere to take a group for a couple hours.
(3)Mit O.
The prices of the menu only match the architecture of the building, and not the quality of their food though it isn't bad, it's just not great. Good presentation though.
(3)Bill M.
Quaint, for sure, a bit musty. Someowhat like a ye-olde-knights-of-the-roundtable-haunt for C-list gladiators. Meatballs were not bad, swimming in bbq sauce. I don't remember too many meatballs I've met that I didn't like, so I may be too much of a meatball whore to be completely reliable or unbiased. The orange cheese stuff in ramekins that accompanied the meatballs--everybody else was devoring the stuff, but I cannot stand horseradish, and it permeated through this appetizer. I had the French dip, which the waitress raved about. I give it a 4 on a 1-10 scale. Not all that tender. After lunch, they brought a tray of cookies, big-ass cookies full of nuts and regular choc chips, white choc chips. I'm trying to do low carb whenever possible, but the cookie was calling out to me. Man was it good. I was filled with self-loathing for at least an hour.
(3)Marilyn J.
Love the atmosphere and service but food is lacking. We had a fish chowder that was served luke warm and lacked much flavor. Our daughters had fish and chips and chicken strips which they did not think was very good. My husband had walleye which he said was very bland. I had fried chicken which has corn flake coating. I have never had it this way before but I did not care for it at all. It was fried nicely, crunchy on outside and moist inside but did not care for the taste. I guess they are using corn flakes because of Kelloggs close by. Mashed potatoes were again lacking much flavor. I think using some salt and pepper would do a world of good. The green beans and cole slaw were good. We don't live in the area and stopped because we had heard so much about it. I don't think we would go again because it is too expensive to not have really good food.
(2)Anthony M.
Great Roadside Find: You are on a road trip and you see a sign off of the interstate that tells you to go to a restaurant that has been standing since 1909...you have to get off the road and go there. I was only let down to find out that the restaurant was not a traditional German Restaurant...but the food was excellent and creative. There were two dinning rooms to choose from. The Restaurant which was very over priced but the food looked very good. And the Pub which was a cozy little bar and reasonable prices. We choose the Pub side. My wife had the French Dip...it was really good. I had the iron skillet steak sandwich with roasted red peppers, puree of onion and blue cheese...what a delicious combination of flavors!!! I could hardly believe I was finding such a yummy meal on the road and all because I followed a road sign. You must also try onion rings too. They also have there own brewed beer here...it was really good...I had to have the beer because I found out I could only get the beer in two places in town...now that is a beer I must have. The waitress we had was very nice and friendly. She was a great person to hang out with but a terrible waitress when it came to selling the food on the menu. She could hardly recommend anything to me on the menu. When I asked her about the iron skillet steak, she said that is was tough and that alot of people set it back. I was kind of shocked by that comment because the best thing about an iron skillet steak is that if done right it is so tender. I didnt trust her judgement and still tried the steak and it was very tasty. The waitress said that she was a chicken finger kind of girl and could recommend the chicken fingers as being really good...at that point...I could have went to any fast food joint off of the road. I am glad I did not trust her judgement in food. I would highly recommend you stop here and have a great meal in a cozy warm spot. (Dined here 2/11/07)
(4)Annah D.
I love this place! Especially the pub.
(5)David M.
this review is specific to the Easter Sunday Brunch. what a huge disappointment. since shuler's primary demographic is the nostalgic senior citizen, you would think that they would specifically cater to that person. they should offer some menu selections so that people with walkers, canes, wheelchairs can order from their table. there was no menu. all these families who brought elderly parents for easter brunch had to navigate them to the food line - past two sets of one-step stairs, no handicap accessibility or ramp indicated. the buffet line was crammed into the main dining area, with a lengthy line. many items were out when we got to them. our 84 year old mother was almost knocked over by people cutting in line. the food, what was available when we got there, was okay. roast beef, but no ham. whoever heard of a traditional easter dinner with no ham. to top it off, our waitress was absolutely unseen, making me wonder how much of a tip do you leave when you serve yourself and you're coffee is ice cold when you return to the table with no warm up. inexcusably bad planning and complete disregard for the customer. they get two stars because i'm generous. i would probably give two stars to the country buffet as well, just to be nice. we expect so much more out of a place like Shulers.
(2)Casey S.
I had to pass through this relatively small city once on the way to a client site. I took the opportunity to visit the famous "Win Schuler's." I had to go for the prime rib and it did not disappoint.
(4)Kyle M.
I've been going to Schuler's for practically my entire life. It's had it's ups and downs over the past 4 decades (like any business that's been around for over 100 years!), but I'd have to say that they are on top of their game these days. Good food. Good service. Joe, one of the managers, is top notch. I'd recommend the Schuler's salad and the fish tacos.
(4)Maria C.
What a great find! Thanks for the wifi! The food was just what we needed after a long drive. The burgers were perfect. We also had a couple of salads and they were delicious as well. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and made us feel welcomed. I totally recommend this restaurant! It's worth it.
(4)David S.
This is a very old establishment in South Central Michigan, located in Michigan's first Capital. It was in decline but seems to be in a resurgence of sorts. The Wife and I ate in Winston's, the Bar. After some preliminary libations, cranberry-apple margaritas, we ordered sandwiches. The soup for both was a French onion. The Wife had a 3 cheese and I had a turkey rueben on cranberry-walnut bread. We finished with with an adult dessert beverage called pumpkin pie. Our waitress was helpful,efficient, and most important had an exceptional smile. The bar was not crowded. I hope this is not an indication of a resurgence that has come to a standstill and will no longer be the premier restaurant of this region. Give this place a try.
(5)Melissa T.
Swiss onion soup was good. The burger was ok, nothing to write home about. Fiancé had the prime rib and he was disappointed. Said it was too dry. Waitress took forever to get back to us with everything. And their bathroom wasn't stocked with toilet paper or paper towels. Disappointing stop on our road trip.
(2)Dan C.
Great atmosphere, but not great food. Stuffed mushrooms, four of them, really. Wine list is way too expensive unless you just don't care. Went here years ago and it was fabulous. Not anymore.
(3)Allen F.
Yes the food is great and it's a great atmosphere but if I'm not treated like I'm a valued customer then it ruins the whole experience. There are a ton of less expensive places to eat where I would be ok with less but I came here with high expectations only to be disappointed. Now I'm off to find dinner elsewhere.
(2)Ryan E.
Schuler's was great! Drove in from Ann Arbor. Love the old-fashioned atmosphere, the antique environment, and of course the food.
(4)Jacob D.
Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, and pretty good service. It's well decorated too. It's just a touch on the expensive side, cost me more than 20 for a lunch entree with water, tax, and tip.
(4)Erin L.
Great place with a nice Easter brunch! Everything is very clean and organized. We had the buffet, it had everything! We will be back to try the regular menu:)
(4)Nicole D.
I live in Detroit now, but for two years I lived in Battle Creek which is not quite the culinary capital of the Midwest. When people came to visit I knew I had two choices to show them great food: Kalamazoo or Marshall. While Kalamazoo has a few really great options like Rustica and Food Dance, Marshall has one: Schuler's. Now that I live on the east side of the state, I look forward to stopping at Schuler's any time I find myself on 94 headed to/from Chicago or the lakeshore. Here's what I like: Food - always on point, whether eating in the more casual pub or the fancier restaurant. Fresh, tasty and a good variety for any kind of eater. While the pub has good bar food and lighter fare, the restaurant has really interesting and slightly European food. Also: if you have someone in your party who likes prime rib, these folks make a really good one. Wine - the wine list at Schuler's is always strong and interesting. Sometimes they have wine dinners, too. Really enjoyable! Ambiance - I love looking at the pictures from Schuler's past and present. The whole establishment has a family feel. You feel important as a customer and you know they have a long tradition of taking good care of their guests. Impress Mom quotient - high, very high. This is where I brought my mother when she came to visit me from Washington, D.C.
(5)Ryan T.
Had an amazing time at the Schuler's wine dinner with Guenoc Winery! Compliments to the chef... The food pairings were amazing. Especially the Duck salad! Looking forward to the next wine (or beer!) dinner at Schuler's!
(5)Kristen J.
The third time's the charm! After my last visit here, I was a little put off by now loud it was. This last visit was nice and quiet. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken dish I ordered and my husband loved his prime roast. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a place like this. I have zero complaints. Shoutout to Shondel who really made us feel like valued customers. Thanks again! :)
(5)Calla L.
While the food was very good (I had a roasted vegetable wrap and my husband had a hamburger with a complimentary baked alaska dessert to mark our anniversary) and the service was excellent; the decor was too dark and there was a heavy "febreeze-like' odour at the entrance which was a bit off-putting. Would I stop again anyway for lunch - likely yes.
(3)Krista L.
Last year, my friend's and I stopped here on our way back home to Chicago after visiting Ann Arbor. This restaurant had a fantastic small-town feel, the waitress was friendly, and the food was good. The parking was even free on Sundays (as opposed to 10 cents/hour the rest of the week - so refreshing compared to Chicago prices!)
(4)Liz W.
I got a tip from a local to eat downstairs in Winston's pub for equal food at cheaper rates. We did just that as we are cheap. It was my mom, dad and me on the way home after a weekend visiting friends, me in Kalamazoo and them in Battle Creek respectively. It made sense to carpool. We stopped off here as we all wanted a bite pretty soon after we started out. We started with a combo appetizer platter which had Schuler meatballs, chicken drums, potato skins, cheese spread, carrot and celery sticks, and house-made crackers for 12 bucks. Honestly two of us could have happily split it for lunch, we should have just gotten soup with it. The cheese spread is so much better than that crap you get at the grocery store. The portions of each item are ginormous too. Not realizing it would be a major graze we all got sandwiches too. I had a reuben with turkey, tavern slaw and Swiss cheese grilled on Schuler's cranberry walnut bread, with cranberry relish on the side. Yummy stuff. I should have gotten a loaf of the bread to go as they sell it. My dad ate a french dip with prime rib, grilled onion and Swiss cheese on an asiago ciabatta roll, au jus for dipping on the side. He really enjoyed it. My mom got a bistro grilled chicken sandwich with smoked gouda, avocados, tomatoes, baby greens and salsa verde on house-made focaccia. Everything was super fresh and the flavors made her happy. We ended up trucking a bunch of stuff back to the area leftover wise, luckily my parents are the be prepared type and already had a cooler in the back. yep that so does not happen when I road trip solo or even with James. When next I pass by Marshall I will stop in.
(4)Ani B.
Loved the old world decor and charm of Schulers building. The historical feel gives it character unlike the cookie cutter new age no charm neutered restaurants so popular now. I got the turkey potpie; hubby fish and chips. That potpie was the best i've ever eaten. Hub wished he had also order it, just because he is a potpie fan not because the fish and chips were not as good. Fries/chips were those wonderful coated but not coated with seasoning kind. Just can't describe them properly. Portion sizes could feed two, and this was lunch. $15 for most entrees. we both were somewhat full from the cracker sticks and cheese, then the rye hot rolls and butter. but the waiter kept bring more crackers and cheese. In fact he gave us a large takeout box full of more plus 2 more cheeses just because we ask if he had lids for the two containers of cheese untouched (after the two we ate.!) guess he was working for a better tip; and it was much deserved cause he did put lots of effort into keeping us fed and watered. Dessert list was fantastic but we were too full to order. Definitely would return, happily!
(4)David T.
Stopped in here for lunch after a meeting in the area, sat up at the bar. Our bartender was great, very friendly and she offered some great recommendations for lunch. I decided to go with the fish and chips which included an awesome house-made tartar sauce. The food was great and I am definitely coming back here when I return. The restaurant has a warm, comfortable feel with all of the dark wood at the bar and at the tables. Great service, great atmosphere, great food!
(4)Sam L.
We met up in Marshall with my boyfriend's grandparents on our trip back to Tennessee. The meal at Schuler's was SO good. I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup with house made potato chips. I could have done without the chips (they were really hard), but the soup and grilled cheese was delish! Our server had a very unique personality too, which we love to see. Who wants a cookie cutter server??
(4)Patty S.
Outstanding service. We ate dinner the first night in town and the waiteress, Julie, was wonderful. Fried chicken with real mashed potatoes was great. My husband's white fish was good, but he loved the chicken (3 big pieces-I couldn't eat it all). The next day we when back for lunch and had the best pot roast sandwich. Matt, the bartender, had advised it and wasn't wrong. Also, they have Dark Horse and Bells on tap, for that alone it is worth the 2 hour trip.
(5)Terry N.
Wonderful staff, lousy food. All of the staff were very welcoming. I asked for a recommendation from my waiter and ordered the marinated steak. He had no recommendation for wine though and hadn't tried any of them, which was disappointing. My steak tasted like solidified soy sauce. I really wanted to like this place, but they desperately need some new kitchen staff.
(2)Angie H.
We visited Schulers yesterday on a road trip back from Detroit. We'd seen the billboards and figured it was a break from the usual side of the road fast food options. Going by these reviews we sat in the bar. It was pretty filled up for a Sunday. I overheard a waitress telling another table that they get a lot of weekend traffic with travellers. Service was prompt and attentive. We had the cheese and cracker spread even though that usually is just a dining room perk. Food was decent. Had the Bistro Chicken sandwich which, when all assembled, would never have fit in my mouth. So I made it into a little chicken salad. The bread looked like it would've been dry. Fries were good. My husband didn't mind his meal but he's had better fish and chips elsewhere. In all, it was a bit expensive with drinks (40 dollars after the tip) but it was a nice change from Wendys and McD.
(3)Justin M.
The reviewers here have provided a pretty accurate synopsis of the Schuler's experience. I am glad I went given its history, but it's not somewhere I will be hurrying back to anytime soon. The dimly lit dining room has a storied feel to it, and the Heritage cheese spread and crackers is a tasty and fun tradition. For Mother's Day, the baker was providing complimentary raisin rolls as an appetizer, which sounds really strange, but they were not too sweet and actually quite good. The rest of the meal was decidedly mediocre. The roasted red pepper soup was bland. The Lake Superior Whitefish was sauteed well and generously portioned, but again, the preparation was a little too bland. The vegetable accompaniment was uninspiring and looked as though it may have come from a bag (there were baby carrots). I haven't eaten in the Pub, but I am told that the bar food is actually better. The rest of our dinner party, who grew up with this place, seemed apologetic and conceded that the quality of food here has gone down in recent years. The innumerable Schuler's billboards along highway 69 indicate to me that this place is coasting on reputation and history alone, and the reviews here seem to suggest that reputation may be slipping.
(3)Mae S.
It's one thing to coast on a 100 year old reputation. It's another thing to fall as far as this venerable institution seems to have fallen. We started with a soft drink (since we are doing a road trip), ordered some lunch, and nibbled on the famous Win Schuler cheese and crackers. We nibbled. We sipped our drinks. We nibbled. After around 1/2 an hour or so, we inquired about our orders. "Oh, we are so busy," was the answer, "the kitchen is struggling. They are way behind." In other words, they had not even started to prepare our lunch, the maitre-d admitted. (The waitress was avoiding us.) We could see that more than half the tables in the copious dining room were empty -- so the claim of being busy wasn't credible. Obviously, our wait was only beginning. So we asked to pay for our drinks (they declined the money). And we left. Too bad. We remember better. But it's been years since we had a good meal there. Anyway, the whipped cheese tastes the same as it ever did -- not worth bothering about.
(1)Stefanie N.
This is a 100 year old restaurant...and kind of feels like one. I suppose I'm more partial to open space dining with lots of natural light and this place feels like a German pub of days gone by with plenty of history in the woodworks. Went here for a team dinner and were seated in a private room. The appetizers were a bit forgettable and the prime rib was ok.
(3)Peter L.
Look's great, very comfortable and the service is excellent, I went two nights in a row. Thursday few people but Friday it was full. the food was good, and the atmospheric was even better,, ( don't get the New York Strip! )
(4)Craig M.
I want to second Liz W on the Pub at Schulers. Nice place. Liked the decor, the atmosphere and the service. Has a nice British pub feel tucked under the German restaurant above. Perhaps that's why they call it "Winston's". The food was a little pricey, but more reasonable than the upstairs menu. The quality was there to match the price. I had a bowl of Salmon Chowder and it was chocked full of seafood. $6.00 was a tad high, but I'm not not complaining as it was delicious. I also had a sample of the Tomato Basil soup and it was thick and delicious. Definitely not ordinary tomato soup. At first I thought that $11 Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich was a bit over priced until I took my first bite. Best French Dip I have ever had. You could tell this was from high quality prime rib and not some shaved shank of a geriatric cow. What really blew out the budget though was the Ladies Martinis. The bill surprisingly ballooned into $65 (with tip) for lunch for two. At fault were the $10 Martinis. Steer away from those and your bill will be reasonable. As Rodger W said today, many bars are using the name "Martini" as a license to charge an outrageous amount for 25 cents worth of Alcohol combined with 60 seconds of labor... Outrageous even if shaken, not stirred.
(4)Christina P.
Schuler's is a true Michigan establishment. All of the dark wood paneling, the German-inspired main dining room, and the plush looking entrance/lobby area make their place a perfect family gathering place. When I was at Albion for college, my dad would take me to Winston's Pub towards the front which has more reasonable prices, but still the same Schuler's quality for service and food. You can never go wrong with the Heritage Cheese and Crackers platter or their Seafood chowder. They also have several good Michigan beers on tap, so do ask your server what is on tap that day when you go. When my boyfriend was working in Michigan Senator Carl Levin's office in DC, they shipped in giant blocks of Schuler's cheese for his re-election office party. That's how awesome Schuler's is.
(4)Mary E.
Our frequent dining trips to restaurants throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, and Arizona during the past 14 years provided us with a variety of up-scale experiences. For sheer enjoyment of culinary artistry, gustatory pleasure, professional/personable service, and hospitable environment Schuler's Restuarant achieved our 5 star level of joy.
(5)Lori H.
Too expensive for what you get, which was average at best. Their signature appetizers-lovers salad and meatballs were bad. Seven people got the salad and everyone agreed it was nothing special and not enough dressing. Meatballs were cold. The entrees were average but the price is not! On the positive side our waiter was good and the atmosphere is still nice. They really need to take a critical look at their food and improve it and drop the prices.
(2)Holly G.
I have been eating here, against my will, since the fifties. I have never had a memorable meal.
(2)Don C.
Great lunch menu. Whitefish was excellent with sweetpoatoe fries. Peppermint chocolate pie was awesome. Wait staff was good.
(5)Wolf H.
Attended my aunt's (big Schuler's fan) birthday dinner at this bustling restaurant this past Monday evening. Word of mouth is that this 100 yr old restaurant is one of the key attractions in Michigan, but I have mixed reviews. Located amongst a nest of nearby beautiful churches, you get the feel of entering the home of a hobbit when you walk into the dining room with its exposed wood beams, Gothic written pearls of wisdom scribed over the walls, and dim light. Atmosphere is that of a loud, rustic, busy, open feel. Service was excellent by the host and our server. The long waits between seating, drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert was evenly spaced, therefore plenty of time for conversation within our group. We started off with an appetizer of tangy meatballs served in pewter mugs. I suppose an attempt to connect to their pub past. I chose a caesar salad which was disappointing. It looked as if the kitchen staff went down to the local grocery produce section, picked out a head of lettuce and chopped it in half and laid it on the plate. I am not a connoisseur of lettuce, but it didn't look at all like romaine. Pretty hard to screw-up a salad, but they did. And the house dressing tasted oddly similar to the cheese that we used to dip our crackers in. For the main course I had the pecan crusted stuffed with spinach chicken. Sound good? I thought so. There was so much butter in this dish overpowering the flavor I thought the Land of Lakes butter girl was going to bust through the kitchen door. You have to dig to find the spinach (*please don't be frozen box spinach), but it was there. But as the saying goes, I saved the best for last....dessert. I had the peppermint ribbon pie which every bite tasted like a refreshing cool wind on a wintry day...de-lic-ious! Definitely get the peppermint ribbon pie so you can leave Schuler's with a smile and lighter wallet. All in all, the food was lacking for the price and for such an upscale restaurant, but a terrific atmosphere to take a group for a couple hours.
(3)Mit O.
The prices of the menu only match the architecture of the building, and not the quality of their food though it isn't bad, it's just not great. Good presentation though.
(3)Bill M.
Quaint, for sure, a bit musty. Someowhat like a ye-olde-knights-of-the-roundtable-haunt for C-list gladiators. Meatballs were not bad, swimming in bbq sauce. I don't remember too many meatballs I've met that I didn't like, so I may be too much of a meatball whore to be completely reliable or unbiased. The orange cheese stuff in ramekins that accompanied the meatballs--everybody else was devoring the stuff, but I cannot stand horseradish, and it permeated through this appetizer. I had the French dip, which the waitress raved about. I give it a 4 on a 1-10 scale. Not all that tender. After lunch, they brought a tray of cookies, big-ass cookies full of nuts and regular choc chips, white choc chips. I'm trying to do low carb whenever possible, but the cookie was calling out to me. Man was it good. I was filled with self-loathing for at least an hour.
(3)Michael D.
Schuler's is one of those Southwest Michigan experiences that you cannot miss in terms of dining. Always a great place to go for a business meeting with a colleague for lunch. It is also where I took my wife for our anniversary dinner recently. They have great booths, and cozy alcoves so you can have a quiet conversation and enjoy the company of whomever you are dining with. The place has great German hardwood, and details from history around the region. Schulers celebrated their 100th anniversary recently! The food is very nice, and there is a good variety on the menu which makes it a great dining experience for just about anyone's taste. They also have very nice event rooms for larger gatherings. I would not recommend a late night group dinner, as they will usher you out at closing time, so start earlier in the evening if you have a long event planned. Other than that, it is a perfect place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming through the area looking for a great Michigan dining experience.
(4)Marilyn J.
Love the atmosphere and service but food is lacking. We had a fish chowder that was served luke warm and lacked much flavor. Our daughters had fish and chips and chicken strips which they did not think was very good. My husband had walleye which he said was very bland. I had fried chicken which has corn flake coating. I have never had it this way before but I did not care for it at all. It was fried nicely, crunchy on outside and moist inside but did not care for the taste. I guess they are using corn flakes because of Kelloggs close by. Mashed potatoes were again lacking much flavor. I think using some salt and pepper would do a world of good. The green beans and cole slaw were good. We don't live in the area and stopped because we had heard so much about it. I don't think we would go again because it is too expensive to not have really good food.
(2)Anthony M.
Great Roadside Find: You are on a road trip and you see a sign off of the interstate that tells you to go to a restaurant that has been standing since 1909...you have to get off the road and go there. I was only let down to find out that the restaurant was not a traditional German Restaurant...but the food was excellent and creative. There were two dinning rooms to choose from. The Restaurant which was very over priced but the food looked very good. And the Pub which was a cozy little bar and reasonable prices. We choose the Pub side. My wife had the French Dip...it was really good. I had the iron skillet steak sandwich with roasted red peppers, puree of onion and blue cheese...what a delicious combination of flavors!!! I could hardly believe I was finding such a yummy meal on the road and all because I followed a road sign. You must also try onion rings too. They also have there own brewed beer here...it was really good...I had to have the beer because I found out I could only get the beer in two places in town...now that is a beer I must have. The waitress we had was very nice and friendly. She was a great person to hang out with but a terrible waitress when it came to selling the food on the menu. She could hardly recommend anything to me on the menu. When I asked her about the iron skillet steak, she said that is was tough and that alot of people set it back. I was kind of shocked by that comment because the best thing about an iron skillet steak is that if done right it is so tender. I didnt trust her judgement and still tried the steak and it was very tasty. The waitress said that she was a chicken finger kind of girl and could recommend the chicken fingers as being really good...at that point...I could have went to any fast food joint off of the road. I am glad I did not trust her judgement in food. I would highly recommend you stop here and have a great meal in a cozy warm spot. (Dined here 2/11/07)
(4)Annah D.
I love this place! Especially the pub.
(5)David M.
this review is specific to the Easter Sunday Brunch. what a huge disappointment. since shuler's primary demographic is the nostalgic senior citizen, you would think that they would specifically cater to that person. they should offer some menu selections so that people with walkers, canes, wheelchairs can order from their table. there was no menu. all these families who brought elderly parents for easter brunch had to navigate them to the food line - past two sets of one-step stairs, no handicap accessibility or ramp indicated. the buffet line was crammed into the main dining area, with a lengthy line. many items were out when we got to them. our 84 year old mother was almost knocked over by people cutting in line. the food, what was available when we got there, was okay. roast beef, but no ham. whoever heard of a traditional easter dinner with no ham. to top it off, our waitress was absolutely unseen, making me wonder how much of a tip do you leave when you serve yourself and you're coffee is ice cold when you return to the table with no warm up. inexcusably bad planning and complete disregard for the customer. they get two stars because i'm generous. i would probably give two stars to the country buffet as well, just to be nice. we expect so much more out of a place like Shulers.
(2)Casey S.
I had to pass through this relatively small city once on the way to a client site. I took the opportunity to visit the famous "Win Schuler's." I had to go for the prime rib and it did not disappoint.
(4)Gary B.
Knowing and respecting the great history of this establishment left me a little disappointed. Stopped for lunch and was hit with a very high $15 sandwich cost and not with the service to match. Also I was underwhelmed with the taste and presentation of said high priced sandwich. Bottom line, Eat in the bar area of the restaurant for lunch
(3)Jen F.
The last of the Schuler restaurants and fittingly the original - there isn't much to say that hasn't been said below. Good service, good food. I enjoyed it. It isn't somewhere I'd crave but it was somewhere I am glad I went. Especially for the avocado bruschetta. However, as tempting as it may seem (or not) don't get the end cut prime rib. The middle is the way to go!!
(3)Josh B.
Market sentiment suggested the prime rib, but sometimes I'm not blown away by prime rib the way one is supposed to be, so I opted against spending $32 for the presumed best item in favor of diversification. The burger was giant and juicy. The fries were nothing special. The "famous" barbecue meatballs are basically meatballs in barbecue sauce. You won't regret trying them but it's not mandatory. I would, however, steer you toward the Swiss onion soup, a flavor powerhouse topped with gruyere and parmesan. The free cheese spread gets a jolt from horseradish. The setting is an early-20th-century knockout and the service was efficient and intuitive.
(4)Christina G.
Wow we really had a nice time. Debated between 4 and 5 stars. They get 5 stars. Wonderful service from Dawn. She was very friendly with great suggestions. Prime rib is excellent!! Get it at least once. Ill ask for end cut next time to try some extra seasoning. Horseradish sauce needs a little more zip. Swiss onion soup is very good. Thick and rich. It has deep deep flavor probably from long hours cooking with prime rib leftovers. Seafood chowder is good. Flavorful. Shulers salad is pretty good. Shredded cheese, blue cheese, creamy garlic dressing, tomatoes, olives. Baked Alaska desert is excellent. Will definitely get it again.
(5)Chris K.
Came to town from Grand Rapids on business with a fellow employee. He suggested we try this place because of the cheese. I was not disappointed at all! We choose to eat in the pub, the prices of the restaurant were a little too step for me ($$$ range). For an appetizer we had the Cheese and cracker platter. The cheese spread had lite hint of horse radish and was delicious. The platter itself came with bread, crackers, celery, and sweet potatoe slices. A side of ranch dressing and butter also accompanied it. For the entree We both went with the Two napkin beef brisket. The brisket was sliced nice and thin and was topped with a very liberal drenching of barbecue sauce. What initially struck me as odd was the sweet pickle on it, but in contrast with the in house baked jalapeño bread, it was a perfect blend of flavored. Our server was super nice and quick to refill our drinks. It was an overall dining experience that I would love to repeat again some time.
(5)Susan W.
This is a restaurant and pub that's been around well over a hundred years and is a must stop for The Hubster and I, whenever we have a road trip into or out of "Pure Michigan"! Way back in December 1969 we dined their with both our parents after our wedding ceremony as we were having the reception a week later. (hubby had been drafted and returned from basic traing....)-anyway it's a major memory and the atmosphere and food is a big part of that. Their bar cheese is absolutely fabulous and they utilize a lot of their homemade breads to make their own chip like devices to dip in the spread. It's an appetizer that is a must have for us. The other appetizer that we can't do without is their meatballs in their special sauce . The meatballs are comprised of at least a couple different meats and the combination is unique and very tasty, and then there's the sauce, i've never been able to replicate it! We always end up taking at least a quart to go as well as devouring a serving ourselves while there. They have a full bar and lots of reasonably priced wine choices. After all those appetizers we usually share an entrée and we have tried many of them through the years. We have never had a bad meal. Too many to list since we try to go at least annually all these years but some of the highlights are the whitefish the prime rib the tenderloin the walleye and the lobster mac & cheese. Leave room for dessert and share it as they don't do skimpy servings! One of my favorites is the cherry crumble made with Michigan cherries and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All those years ago they had an ice cream that they made into a ball and rolled in coconut and my mom took the idea and made that every year for my sisters whose birthday was Christmas Eve as it was festive and looked great with the candle inserted in the top. It's still on the menu! I always like to talk about the customer service and it is very good at Win Schuler's. They have had some of the same waitstaff for years and with some it's family tradition. Our server this year let us know that both her parents had been waitstaff during their college years long ago. It really adds to the feeling of comfort when you dine there. We will continue to stop at least every year and I encourage you to consider it if your ever in or near Marshall, Michigan.
(4)David C.
Maybe I was so smitten with the reviews about this place that my expectations were just too high. Everyone raves about the prime rib, so my sons and I ordered it and it was good but not great. And the creamy horseradish is weak, weak weak! The restaurant's extra-large dining room is impressive, in a semi-medieval Bavarian/Swabian Alps way, with large-type "inspirational" quotes painted throughout the place. A little weird for sure, but what's a well-lived life without weirdness... The pre-dinner breads were ok, the sides were ok, and the prime rib was ok. No single flavor or presentation stood out as exemplary, unfortunately. At the price point Schuler's demands, the value is questionable. Underwhelmed to be sure, aside from the unique dining room and its king-kong sized quotations in bright yellow against all the dark Bavarian wood, which is a bit overwhelming. The service however, was absolutely stellar. However, I'd rather have great food and good service, rather than good food and great service. I'm not sure I'd plan a return dinner trip here, but glad I was able to stop in with the kids after a long ski trip. We enjoyed it but no raves from my side.
(3)Taylor A.
Haven't tried out the pub. My mom and I don't live in Michigan and they were kind of brisk and sudden in ushering us to our table and we didn't realize it was a kind of fancy setting (only ones in casual wear) but that was just an unexpected thing for our experience. Not a huge menu but I ordered the salmon - comes with delicious asparagus, crunchy but not too crunchy and mashed potatoes - those were very creamy. The salmon was amazing and soaked in butter. My mom got the Walleye fish with the same sides but she didn't find the fish as good. I'd have to say a good restaurant and to get the salmon!
(4)Milie F.
The food was awesome, the sangria was also good. Not quite Spanish food, but still good pub food none the less. What got me and my family was the lack of service. We went on a Saturday around 6pm. We didn't have much of a wait for a table but the wait for our food approached 3 hours. No one told us that the kitchen was running behind or that there would be any wait. And when our food did come, it came with 20 minutes between each of our respective meals. Had they communicated with us or offered some compensation for the wait it wouldn't have been bad but none was offered. I would recommend coming on a week night when no one is around if you really feel the desire to try it.
(1)Adam G.
Everything was excellent from the service to the food. I would recommend the Pub unless you want to have a higher end night out. Truly a gem in the very charming downtown Marshall. Don't think about it any longer, just go here. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Scott W.
Again, Wow! Was there, with my family on Christmas Eve, the only disappointment was they would not allow me to order the burger from the bar, as they had a special menu for the evening. That actually worked out well, as I ordered the spinach ravioli , and in true Schuler's form, it was Awesome. The service as usual was just right, great local beer, and the Amazing Cheese Cake was again, out of this world. Whether eating in the restaurant, or in Winston's pub, the experience is always stellar. It is a must for every visit to Michigan.
(5)Ken J.
Went to Schuler's whilst traveling on business last month. I remembered, sitting in the bar, that I'd been here many many times as a kid, driving between my parent's home in suburban Chicago and my cousins' home in Farmington Hills. It hasn't really changed -- which is good. Went with my client for dinner and we elected to sit in the bar as she thought the dining room was too fancy for her tastes. I didn't find it intimidating, but maybe the white table clothes put her off. Whatever, it's nice, dark wood, comfortable and rich feeling without being imposing; leather upholstery on the chairs, feels sort of like a Victorian-era gentleman's club. The bar is nice, if a bit dark, but hey, it's a bar, right? You can order from the dining room menu or the bar menu even if seated in the bar. We had the Pub Potato Chips as our appetizer and man, that sucker was HUGE! I swear it easily could have been our complete meal. It was very tasty, but kinda greasy -- I know, I should have known that when ordering it, but hope springs eternal. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and my client had the Gourmet Burger. The sandwich was good, but not really memorable. Client said her burger was great. They have a phenomenal selection of microbrews on-tap. I wish I could have had more than the one, but I was driving. Our super nice server let me taste a couple of others, and that was greatly appreciated. Not much in the way of wines by the glass which is always disappointing, but I sort of understand. All in all, it met my expectations for a "fancy" restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere Michigan. I'd go back.
(3)Bill W.
Best prime rib anywhere ever!!! Sure this place is pricey but when you compare the price to good restaurants in a large metro downtown area it is not all that different. And I don't mind paying a higher price for melt-in-your-mouth prime rib. Dinner came with potatoes and green beans (both done perfectly and not overcooked like so often happens). Does it sound like this is one of my favorite places? Well yes, which is why I have been coming back on special occasions since 1974!!! So, when you have savored your butter tender prime rib, how do you finish? I recommend the pecan ball for dessert...an exquisite ball of ice cream rolled in pecans and then covered with hot fudge. You will think you have gone to heaven! By the way, when you are there, you absolutely must get yourself a Cranberry apple margarita. It's new and it is wonderful! Try it! Hmmmm, good.
(5)Kelli P.
Pot roast sandwich with sweet potato fries was excellent! Our server, Sabrina, was professional and friendly. Next time I'm traveling through Michigan I will definitely stop.
(4)Harold S.
This was the first time here for dinner. We ate in the pub side of the restaurant, which offers more reasonable priced food options. There was a large group of us, and the restaurant catered to our large size group. Our waitress was great, and very polite. She was one of the most well mannered waitresses that have ever served me. The only bad thing was, she did mix up my order with another person's seat, and gave all my food to him, but she apologized. My food was great. I had the garden salad to start, and then had the small size pub nachos. And then finished up with an ice cream sunday for desert. The only bad part of this experience was how long it took for our food to arrive. But that may have been all part of the experience. I loved the inside of this restaurant. It sure does feel like you have stepped back in time. This is the first restaurants in Michigan, opened in 1909. This restaurant is a must if you're in the Marshall area.
(4)Art H.
I've been going to Schulers since the late 80s and what is nice is that it really doesn't change much. You can expect great service and an excellent meal every time. Most recent visit was more of the same, great wait staff, drinks kept full, timing of meal for our large group was perfect, and the meal was excellent.
(4)J B.
I have been to Schulers three times throughout the years and would not go back even if someone else was paying. The prices are NOT right for the service and what you recieve. I have no idea why people go here honestly. Im thinking its because Marshall doesn't have alot to offer and for the people with money here its like a status thing perhaps. The first time was tolerable I had soup and salad for a wedding brunch. The waitress was barely around. You almost had to call the restaurant to remind them you were still there. We could have left and she probably would have never known. The second was another wedding. I ordered a medium prime rib. Everyone else was eating for awhile.. I was not. Still waiting. Still waiting. Great its here! Hmm it almost raw. Away it goes to be taken care of. By the end of waiting and excuses and apologies I was ready to head to McDonalds. The third (and last time) a dinner after a funeral service (always a good time). I ordered another prime rib (dont ask me why) this time medium rare. So everything actually goes ok this time. Service is great and the food comes out timely. On first glance the strings beans are looking awfully strange! Some were a yellowish color and others green like they had a nutrient deficieny or something while growing. The potatoes where only 75% mashed. It was terrible! It was like they started to and it was to much work so they just like f$&# it! The Rib was inbetween Medium and well done. I wanted to complain but I did not due to the circumstances. So I sucked it up and ate my chewy rib, my discolored bland strings beans, and my lumpy potatoes. All the while not feeling great about it. I smiled a very forced happy smile and thanked everyone for the "lovely meal" and headed home. Much later I did not feel that well. Much much later I was violently ill and thought I was going to eventually throw up my insides. I have NEVER been that sick from food in my life. You couldn't PAY me to come back unless it was to tell others to go elsewhere.
(1)Terri K.
The scallops were fantastic, perfectly cooked. The guest I was with got the pot roast and enjoyed it. The service was good, and there was a Christmas choir singing that night, very festive. The only negative comment I would make is that the food is way over priced. We spent $110.00. Had 1 glass of wine and the entrees. I have had the same caliber food for a better value. Needs to be re evaluated.
(3)Rocky W.
WAY over priced for only mediocre food. Every time I go there I say "why did I waste my money on food I could of gotten cheaper at Applebee's"!
(2)Mary S.
Had the meatball appetizer and the sauce is good, the meatballs average. The Prime Rib was good. It's probably over-priced but, hey, I got to sit in a room with a fireplace and all those terrific sayings all over the walls. The service was STELLAR. One thing that I didn't like is the little, black plastic cups they serve all of the condiments in, including the Famous Cheese. That makes it feel like a chain restaurant but, they probably need to do it to save money and I'm all for keeping the Schuler's open! Vodka Martini tasted that bad and while I ordered the "well" Vodka, never had bad-tasting Vodka before. I'll be more specific next time.
(4)Bob N.
There have been only 2 places in Mi. that I would travel over a 75 miles to get a meal from, Iva's Chicken in Sterling and a Clydes hamburger in St. Ignace. It's time to add a 3rd. Going on the countless stories my late dad told me of great meals here I stopped with my friend on the way back from Chicago. We originally sat in the dining room but moved to Winstons pub. For apps we ordered the meatballs, served in a pewter mini stein they were melt in your mouth yummy. We were also served the "Schulers" cheese, which is not to be confused with the stuff from the grocery store. According to our server the store version is from years ago when the owner sold the recipe which Campbell's soup cheapened and changed. The original made fresh every day at the restaurant was great, light with a good chedder bite, served on housemade crackers. For dinner we both ordered the French Dip, talk about good, this was slap my momma and call me sally delish. Fresh shaved prime rib with onions and cheese on fresh baked rolls with a au jus that was real, not the salt lick liquid you get at most places. Service was also spot on. This is now my gold standard for French Dips from no on. Take a nice leisurely drive and visit Schulers.
(5)Rachael G.
How could you not love this place! It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Midwest. The food is delicious. We started with a crispy and fresh Caesar salad- high quality freshness rare in January, also really nice anchovies- not the cheap kind. Plus they make their own bread and croutons yummy!The prime rib was perfect and the chicken was juicy. The only reason I didn't go with all stars is I couldn't stand the outfits the wait staff had on. They looked like 1950s maids outfits- and I don't mean the racy kind! Its impossible for anyone to look good in them. They bring down the atmosphere and energy, plus they look awful. I love tradition but this one gets in the way. The food is classy and upscale, the uniforms should reflect that.
(4)Kristin G.
A dinosaur of the restaurant world. I remember scooping crackers full of Schuler's cheese dip as a kid...I had heard they had a restaurant in Michigan and finally made my way there on a recent trip to Chicago. I do love the feeling of the restaurant. I doubt it's changed much since it revamped from a bowling alley to a restaurant. It's clear that there's much pride & nostalgia to Schuler's for many people just by walking in. There's a whole slew of Touristy breads and syrups and high ball glasses with the Schuler logo. It's an establishment that appears to be banking on it's own hyped up "fame." To start off, the hostess was nothing short of rude. I don't normally comment on the service unless it's one of the extremes: great or terrible. The hostess gave us a terrible first impression. We walk up and she goes, "Can I help you with something?" In a very unenthusiastic tone. Let's see here, oh we're standing in the entrance to a restaurant...I think that means we would like to dine here...?! We look inside the monolith of a dining room and not even half of the tables were full, yet she stood there whistling a song to herself while looking at some chart on the wall for a good minute or so. My husband and I exchanged a serious of perplexed looks. What in the world was that?! I mean, we were driving home from a whirlwind weekend in Chicago so we weren't in our Sunday best or anything but we surely weren't in any state where we should be treated like that. The rest of the meal was just ok. The cheese spread was dry & crusty on the outside as if they had prepped it a day ago. Nasty. Come on, Schuler's! This is one thing you're known for! Maybe don't deliver it dried up and sad in a little plastic ramekin. Weak. On to the entrees...I ordered the Turkey Pot Pie & my husband got the Prime Rib, Michigan Cut (9 oz) ...the regular cut is a whopping 11oz slab of beef! My pot pie was pretty good, the crust was a bit much. I'd have liked less crust and more filling but the savory gravy & white meat turkey was pretty delicious. I just wish there were more turkey morsels in there. My husband had a bit of a Ron Swanson moment with the prime rib. He really enjoyed it, but even with the Michigan Cut, still couldn't finish all that beef! It came on a big oval plate in a nice savory beef au jus sauce. If that's not a meal for a man's man, then I don't know what is. It is the saving grace from me giving Schuler's 2 stars. Dessert was coconut rolled ice cream with chocolate sauce. I was disappointed in the mediocre quality of the chocolate sauce but it was a good combination of flavors. Schuler's seems to be riding on it's own coat tails of decades past. I just don't see what the hype is about. I get tradition. I do. But something needs updating at Schuler's and I think what they're missing is taste to match their steep prices. I don't mind paying big $ for great cuisine. What I do mind is paying big $ for mediocre, resting on it's own laurels/reputation cuisine. I think Schuler's needs a tour from ghosts of Restaurant Years Past...or it might just bite the dust when older generations fade away...a relic of Restaurants past...Step it up a few notches, Schuler's!
(3)Colleen H.
Very good food, but slow. Love the little town of Marshall free parking right in front. Very large restaurant space and a separate bar area. The menu was quite impressive. I would never eat the Schuler cheese unless I was at the restaurant and it was wonderful! I had delicious seafood chowder and a grilled veggie sandwich on naan bread! DEEEELLLLIIIIIIISSSSHHHH!! I was so full after eating the cheese and crackers and soup and sandwich. Order lighter than you think you need to. We all walked out stuffed!
(4)Meghann S.
Went there tonight and since it was the holidays, the place was very busy. Our server was Michelle and she made our night! Was there w/ my parents, sister and her bf, my husband, and 2 yo son. We were warmly welcomed and our drink order was quickly taken and delivered. The salads were standard - my husband loved his Caesar! The waitress brought out my dad's salad (which was ordered from the pub menu, so thus a different kitchen) early which was perfect for us since he is the slowest eater EVER! My mom got the crusted chicken stuffed w brie and loved it. My hubs had the London Broil and raved about it and the potatoes it came with. Sis had the whitefish and enjoyed it and her bf got the scallops and said they were excellent. I had the walleye salad and it was great. Every course was wonderfully timed and our server was attentive w/o hovering. The best came at the end with an adorable little sundae for my son with M&Ms, chocolate sauce, and gummi bears. He loved the toppings so much that our server came back with extra 'to go' cups of M&Ms and gummi bears for my son! Michelle was great!
(4)John M.
We ate here for Thanksgiving 2013 and I have to say it was a real disappointment. The $25 for a basic turkey dinner with few vegetables and dessert costing extra was way over priced for the quality and quantity of food. More than this, however, was the poor service. Our server was basically never around and simply handed off the food. The entire meal there we had just one water refill and really no opportunity to ask for anything. Yes it is Thanksgiving, and yes they were busy, but management needs to either do it right our close for the holidays. My conclusion is that it was a poorly run establishment that could get away with it due to limited choice. Personally I won't be back.
(1)Marcia C.
Salad, bread very average. Desert-baked Alaska-bad. Ambience and service very good. Roast prime rib was extraordinary. So good it's worth going here.
(3)Kelly B.
Been to Schuler's a few times over the years, but have never been blown away. The decor is lovely, very dark and "pub"ish. The cheese is of course the highlight - so much better than the processed stuff from the grocery. But the actual food has never left me wanting to head back anytime soon. Most recently we stopped in for lunch on the way back from Chicago, I had thought my mom had never been there, but I was mistaken - it had just been a long time. Honestly, if I had known that we probably would have kept going. I had the prime rib po' boy - it had all the right components to be good, but it was very dry. The meat was very well done and there was not enough moisture from anywhere else in the sandwich to help it out. Mom had the seafood cakes, and never found the "seafood" part. Aunt had the fish & chips, which was cooked well but had a LOT of batter. Every item on the lunch menu was at least 12.95, so I felt it was a bit overpriced for the quality. The 3 stars are mostly due to the atmosphere and the fact that everyone from Michigan should go at least once and experience some local history. It's not awful, but expect to pay for the nostalgia.
(3)Sam K.
My parents lived in Marshall for 12 years. It is a quaint little town. Shuler's is certainly one of the big attractions there, if not the biggest. In addition, it is (apparently) state-wide famous--people always ask you about Shuler's when you tell them you're from Marshall. The food here is perfectly good bar-type food. It is not novel, it won't win any awards for presentation, but if you want good basic menu items, salads, appetizers, steaks, etc., it won't disappoint. If you happen to find yourself in Marshall and you don't know what to do, there are far worse things than eating at Shuler's.
(3)Xaxa H.
eehhhh, it was ok. I took my staff here for lunch. We agreed on Schuler's after I posed the question "where is the most expensive place in town??" I was told in unison, "Schuler's!" I was excited, but with Marshall being a small town, I didn't expect much. The place is very cute, kinda throw-back old timey German pub feel, with a decent menu. The avocado bruschetta was weird. Nice try to be a bit avant-garde or forward-thinking in a small town, but seemed out of place on the menu. My salmon was marginal, at best. The sauce was a nice beurre blanc, but the fish itself tasted of brown sugar?? It had an odd sweet taste that was so off-putting, I only managed a few bites. That flavor profile belongs on pork, not fish. Gak. I'm thinking my fish may have been prepared on a surface shared by another menu item. The bread "sticks" are hand-made (also for sale in the lobby) were very good. The pastry area in the lobby was nice and a great place for tourists to stock up on interesting bakery items. As for the food, stick to the staples.
(3)Robert C.
Schuler's is an old, well established tavern in Marshall, Michigan. The environment is upscale rustic. I like the restaurant facilities and location but the food is bland, boring and overpriced. I think Schuler's is relying on past reputation and the fact that they are the only fine dining in town.
(2)Josh B.
Market sentiment suggested the prime rib, but sometimes I'm not blown away by prime rib the way one is supposed to be, so I opted against spending $32 for the presumed best item in favor of diversification. The burger was giant and juicy. The fries were nothing special. The "famous" barbecue meatballs are basically meatballs in barbecue sauce. You won't regret trying them but it's not mandatory. I would, however, steer you toward the Swiss onion soup, a flavor powerhouse topped with gruyere and parmesan. The free cheese spread gets a jolt from horseradish. The setting is an early-20th-century knockout and the service was efficient and intuitive.
(4)Christina G.
Wow we really had a nice time. Debated between 4 and 5 stars. They get 5 stars. Wonderful service from Dawn. She was very friendly with great suggestions. Prime rib is excellent!! Get it at least once. Ill ask for end cut next time to try some extra seasoning. Horseradish sauce needs a little more zip. Swiss onion soup is very good. Thick and rich. It has deep deep flavor probably from long hours cooking with prime rib leftovers. Seafood chowder is good. Flavorful. Shulers salad is pretty good. Shredded cheese, blue cheese, creamy garlic dressing, tomatoes, olives. Baked Alaska desert is excellent. Will definitely get it again.
(5)David C.
Maybe I was so smitten with the reviews about this place that my expectations were just too high. Everyone raves about the prime rib, so my sons and I ordered it and it was good but not great. And the creamy horseradish is weak, weak weak! The restaurant's extra-large dining room is impressive, in a semi-medieval Bavarian/Swabian Alps way, with large-type "inspirational" quotes painted throughout the place. A little weird for sure, but what's a well-lived life without weirdness... The pre-dinner breads were ok, the sides were ok, and the prime rib was ok. No single flavor or presentation stood out as exemplary, unfortunately. At the price point Schuler's demands, the value is questionable. Underwhelmed to be sure, aside from the unique dining room and its king-kong sized quotations in bright yellow against all the dark Bavarian wood, which is a bit overwhelming. The service however, was absolutely stellar. However, I'd rather have great food and good service, rather than good food and great service. I'm not sure I'd plan a return dinner trip here, but glad I was able to stop in with the kids after a long ski trip. We enjoyed it but no raves from my side.
(3)Taylor A.
Haven't tried out the pub. My mom and I don't live in Michigan and they were kind of brisk and sudden in ushering us to our table and we didn't realize it was a kind of fancy setting (only ones in casual wear) but that was just an unexpected thing for our experience. Not a huge menu but I ordered the salmon - comes with delicious asparagus, crunchy but not too crunchy and mashed potatoes - those were very creamy. The salmon was amazing and soaked in butter. My mom got the Walleye fish with the same sides but she didn't find the fish as good. I'd have to say a good restaurant and to get the salmon!
(4)Susan W.
This is a restaurant and pub that's been around well over a hundred years and is a must stop for The Hubster and I, whenever we have a road trip into or out of "Pure Michigan"! Way back in December 1969 we dined their with both our parents after our wedding ceremony as we were having the reception a week later. (hubby had been drafted and returned from basic traing....)-anyway it's a major memory and the atmosphere and food is a big part of that. Their bar cheese is absolutely fabulous and they utilize a lot of their homemade breads to make their own chip like devices to dip in the spread. It's an appetizer that is a must have for us. The other appetizer that we can't do without is their meatballs in their special sauce . The meatballs are comprised of at least a couple different meats and the combination is unique and very tasty, and then there's the sauce, i've never been able to replicate it! We always end up taking at least a quart to go as well as devouring a serving ourselves while there. They have a full bar and lots of reasonably priced wine choices. After all those appetizers we usually share an entrée and we have tried many of them through the years. We have never had a bad meal. Too many to list since we try to go at least annually all these years but some of the highlights are the whitefish the prime rib the tenderloin the walleye and the lobster mac & cheese. Leave room for dessert and share it as they don't do skimpy servings! One of my favorites is the cherry crumble made with Michigan cherries and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All those years ago they had an ice cream that they made into a ball and rolled in coconut and my mom took the idea and made that every year for my sisters whose birthday was Christmas Eve as it was festive and looked great with the candle inserted in the top. It's still on the menu! I always like to talk about the customer service and it is very good at Win Schuler's. They have had some of the same waitstaff for years and with some it's family tradition. Our server this year let us know that both her parents had been waitstaff during their college years long ago. It really adds to the feeling of comfort when you dine there. We will continue to stop at least every year and I encourage you to consider it if your ever in or near Marshall, Michigan.
(4)Chris K.
Came to town from Grand Rapids on business with a fellow employee. He suggested we try this place because of the cheese. I was not disappointed at all! We choose to eat in the pub, the prices of the restaurant were a little too step for me ($$$ range). For an appetizer we had the Cheese and cracker platter. The cheese spread had lite hint of horse radish and was delicious. The platter itself came with bread, crackers, celery, and sweet potatoe slices. A side of ranch dressing and butter also accompanied it. For the entree We both went with the Two napkin beef brisket. The brisket was sliced nice and thin and was topped with a very liberal drenching of barbecue sauce. What initially struck me as odd was the sweet pickle on it, but in contrast with the in house baked jalapeño bread, it was a perfect blend of flavored. Our server was super nice and quick to refill our drinks. It was an overall dining experience that I would love to repeat again some time.
(5)Milie F.
The food was awesome, the sangria was also good. Not quite Spanish food, but still good pub food none the less. What got me and my family was the lack of service. We went on a Saturday around 6pm. We didn't have much of a wait for a table but the wait for our food approached 3 hours. No one told us that the kitchen was running behind or that there would be any wait. And when our food did come, it came with 20 minutes between each of our respective meals. Had they communicated with us or offered some compensation for the wait it wouldn't have been bad but none was offered. I would recommend coming on a week night when no one is around if you really feel the desire to try it.
(1)Adam G.
Everything was excellent from the service to the food. I would recommend the Pub unless you want to have a higher end night out. Truly a gem in the very charming downtown Marshall. Don't think about it any longer, just go here. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Maria C.
What a great find! Thanks for the wifi! The food was just what we needed after a long drive. The burgers were perfect. We also had a couple of salads and they were delicious as well. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and made us feel welcomed. I totally recommend this restaurant! It's worth it.
(4)David S.
This is a very old establishment in South Central Michigan, located in Michigan's first Capital. It was in decline but seems to be in a resurgence of sorts. The Wife and I ate in Winston's, the Bar. After some preliminary libations, cranberry-apple margaritas, we ordered sandwiches. The soup for both was a French onion. The Wife had a 3 cheese and I had a turkey rueben on cranberry-walnut bread. We finished with with an adult dessert beverage called pumpkin pie. Our waitress was helpful,efficient, and most important had an exceptional smile. The bar was not crowded. I hope this is not an indication of a resurgence that has come to a standstill and will no longer be the premier restaurant of this region. Give this place a try.
(5)Melissa T.
Swiss onion soup was good. The burger was ok, nothing to write home about. Fiancé had the prime rib and he was disappointed. Said it was too dry. Waitress took forever to get back to us with everything. And their bathroom wasn't stocked with toilet paper or paper towels. Disappointing stop on our road trip.
(2)Dan C.
Great atmosphere, but not great food. Stuffed mushrooms, four of them, really. Wine list is way too expensive unless you just don't care. Went here years ago and it was fabulous. Not anymore.
(3)Allen F.
Yes the food is great and it's a great atmosphere but if I'm not treated like I'm a valued customer then it ruins the whole experience. There are a ton of less expensive places to eat where I would be ok with less but I came here with high expectations only to be disappointed. Now I'm off to find dinner elsewhere.
(2)Ryan E.
Schuler's was great! Drove in from Ann Arbor. Love the old-fashioned atmosphere, the antique environment, and of course the food.
(4)Jacob D.
Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, and pretty good service. It's well decorated too. It's just a touch on the expensive side, cost me more than 20 for a lunch entree with water, tax, and tip.
(4)Erin L.
Great place with a nice Easter brunch! Everything is very clean and organized. We had the buffet, it had everything! We will be back to try the regular menu:)
(4)Nicole D.
I live in Detroit now, but for two years I lived in Battle Creek which is not quite the culinary capital of the Midwest. When people came to visit I knew I had two choices to show them great food: Kalamazoo or Marshall. While Kalamazoo has a few really great options like Rustica and Food Dance, Marshall has one: Schuler's. Now that I live on the east side of the state, I look forward to stopping at Schuler's any time I find myself on 94 headed to/from Chicago or the lakeshore. Here's what I like: Food - always on point, whether eating in the more casual pub or the fancier restaurant. Fresh, tasty and a good variety for any kind of eater. While the pub has good bar food and lighter fare, the restaurant has really interesting and slightly European food. Also: if you have someone in your party who likes prime rib, these folks make a really good one. Wine - the wine list at Schuler's is always strong and interesting. Sometimes they have wine dinners, too. Really enjoyable! Ambiance - I love looking at the pictures from Schuler's past and present. The whole establishment has a family feel. You feel important as a customer and you know they have a long tradition of taking good care of their guests. Impress Mom quotient - high, very high. This is where I brought my mother when she came to visit me from Washington, D.C.
(5)Ryan T.
Had an amazing time at the Schuler's wine dinner with Guenoc Winery! Compliments to the chef... The food pairings were amazing. Especially the Duck salad! Looking forward to the next wine (or beer!) dinner at Schuler's!
(5)Mary S.
Had the meatball appetizer and the sauce is good, the meatballs average. The Prime Rib was good. It's probably over-priced but, hey, I got to sit in a room with a fireplace and all those terrific sayings all over the walls. The service was STELLAR. One thing that I didn't like is the little, black plastic cups they serve all of the condiments in, including the Famous Cheese. That makes it feel like a chain restaurant but, they probably need to do it to save money and I'm all for keeping the Schuler's open! Vodka Martini tasted that bad and while I ordered the "well" Vodka, never had bad-tasting Vodka before. I'll be more specific next time.
(4)Krista L.
Last year, my friend's and I stopped here on our way back home to Chicago after visiting Ann Arbor. This restaurant had a fantastic small-town feel, the waitress was friendly, and the food was good. The parking was even free on Sundays (as opposed to 10 cents/hour the rest of the week - so refreshing compared to Chicago prices!)
(4)Ken J.
Went to Schuler's whilst traveling on business last month. I remembered, sitting in the bar, that I'd been here many many times as a kid, driving between my parent's home in suburban Chicago and my cousins' home in Farmington Hills. It hasn't really changed -- which is good. Went with my client for dinner and we elected to sit in the bar as she thought the dining room was too fancy for her tastes. I didn't find it intimidating, but maybe the white table clothes put her off. Whatever, it's nice, dark wood, comfortable and rich feeling without being imposing; leather upholstery on the chairs, feels sort of like a Victorian-era gentleman's club. The bar is nice, if a bit dark, but hey, it's a bar, right? You can order from the dining room menu or the bar menu even if seated in the bar. We had the Pub Potato Chips as our appetizer and man, that sucker was HUGE! I swear it easily could have been our complete meal. It was very tasty, but kinda greasy -- I know, I should have known that when ordering it, but hope springs eternal. I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich and my client had the Gourmet Burger. The sandwich was good, but not really memorable. Client said her burger was great. They have a phenomenal selection of microbrews on-tap. I wish I could have had more than the one, but I was driving. Our super nice server let me taste a couple of others, and that was greatly appreciated. Not much in the way of wines by the glass which is always disappointing, but I sort of understand. All in all, it met my expectations for a "fancy" restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere Michigan. I'd go back.
(3)Scott W.
Again, Wow! Was there, with my family on Christmas Eve, the only disappointment was they would not allow me to order the burger from the bar, as they had a special menu for the evening. That actually worked out well, as I ordered the spinach ravioli , and in true Schuler's form, it was Awesome. The service as usual was just right, great local beer, and the Amazing Cheese Cake was again, out of this world. Whether eating in the restaurant, or in Winston's pub, the experience is always stellar. It is a must for every visit to Michigan.
(5)Bill W.
Best prime rib anywhere ever!!! Sure this place is pricey but when you compare the price to good restaurants in a large metro downtown area it is not all that different. And I don't mind paying a higher price for melt-in-your-mouth prime rib. Dinner came with potatoes and green beans (both done perfectly and not overcooked like so often happens). Does it sound like this is one of my favorite places? Well yes, which is why I have been coming back on special occasions since 1974!!! So, when you have savored your butter tender prime rib, how do you finish? I recommend the pecan ball for dessert...an exquisite ball of ice cream rolled in pecans and then covered with hot fudge. You will think you have gone to heaven! By the way, when you are there, you absolutely must get yourself a Cranberry apple margarita. It's new and it is wonderful! Try it! Hmmmm, good.
(5)Kelli P.
Pot roast sandwich with sweet potato fries was excellent! Our server, Sabrina, was professional and friendly. Next time I'm traveling through Michigan I will definitely stop.
(4)J B.
I have been to Schulers three times throughout the years and would not go back even if someone else was paying. The prices are NOT right for the service and what you recieve. I have no idea why people go here honestly. Im thinking its because Marshall doesn't have alot to offer and for the people with money here its like a status thing perhaps. The first time was tolerable I had soup and salad for a wedding brunch. The waitress was barely around. You almost had to call the restaurant to remind them you were still there. We could have left and she probably would have never known. The second was another wedding. I ordered a medium prime rib. Everyone else was eating for awhile.. I was not. Still waiting. Still waiting. Great its here! Hmm it almost raw. Away it goes to be taken care of. By the end of waiting and excuses and apologies I was ready to head to McDonalds. The third (and last time) a dinner after a funeral service (always a good time). I ordered another prime rib (dont ask me why) this time medium rare. So everything actually goes ok this time. Service is great and the food comes out timely. On first glance the strings beans are looking awfully strange! Some were a yellowish color and others green like they had a nutrient deficieny or something while growing. The potatoes where only 75% mashed. It was terrible! It was like they started to and it was to much work so they just like f$&# it! The Rib was inbetween Medium and well done. I wanted to complain but I did not due to the circumstances. So I sucked it up and ate my chewy rib, my discolored bland strings beans, and my lumpy potatoes. All the while not feeling great about it. I smiled a very forced happy smile and thanked everyone for the "lovely meal" and headed home. Much later I did not feel that well. Much much later I was violently ill and thought I was going to eventually throw up my insides. I have NEVER been that sick from food in my life. You couldn't PAY me to come back unless it was to tell others to go elsewhere.
(1)Art H.
I've been going to Schulers since the late 80s and what is nice is that it really doesn't change much. You can expect great service and an excellent meal every time. Most recent visit was more of the same, great wait staff, drinks kept full, timing of meal for our large group was perfect, and the meal was excellent.
(4)Terri K.
The scallops were fantastic, perfectly cooked. The guest I was with got the pot roast and enjoyed it. The service was good, and there was a Christmas choir singing that night, very festive. The only negative comment I would make is that the food is way over priced. We spent $110.00. Had 1 glass of wine and the entrees. I have had the same caliber food for a better value. Needs to be re evaluated.
(3)Rocky W.
WAY over priced for only mediocre food. Every time I go there I say "why did I waste my money on food I could of gotten cheaper at Applebee's"!
(2)Harold S.
This was the first time here for dinner. We ate in the pub side of the restaurant, which offers more reasonable priced food options. There was a large group of us, and the restaurant catered to our large size group. Our waitress was great, and very polite. She was one of the most well mannered waitresses that have ever served me. The only bad thing was, she did mix up my order with another person's seat, and gave all my food to him, but she apologized. My food was great. I had the garden salad to start, and then had the small size pub nachos. And then finished up with an ice cream sunday for desert. The only bad part of this experience was how long it took for our food to arrive. But that may have been all part of the experience. I loved the inside of this restaurant. It sure does feel like you have stepped back in time. This is the first restaurants in Michigan, opened in 1909. This restaurant is a must if you're in the Marshall area.
(4)Kristen J.
The third time's the charm! After my last visit here, I was a little put off by now loud it was. This last visit was nice and quiet. I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken dish I ordered and my husband loved his prime roast. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a place like this. I have zero complaints. Shoutout to Shondel who really made us feel like valued customers. Thanks again! :)
(5)Calla L.
While the food was very good (I had a roasted vegetable wrap and my husband had a hamburger with a complimentary baked alaska dessert to mark our anniversary) and the service was excellent; the decor was too dark and there was a heavy "febreeze-like' odour at the entrance which was a bit off-putting. Would I stop again anyway for lunch - likely yes.
(3)Kyle M.
I've been going to Schuler's for practically my entire life. It's had it's ups and downs over the past 4 decades (like any business that's been around for over 100 years!), but I'd have to say that they are on top of their game these days. Good food. Good service. Joe, one of the managers, is top notch. I'd recommend the Schuler's salad and the fish tacos.
(4)Colleen H.
Very good food, but slow. Love the little town of Marshall free parking right in front. Very large restaurant space and a separate bar area. The menu was quite impressive. I would never eat the Schuler cheese unless I was at the restaurant and it was wonderful! I had delicious seafood chowder and a grilled veggie sandwich on naan bread! DEEEELLLLIIIIIIISSSSHHHH!! I was so full after eating the cheese and crackers and soup and sandwich. Order lighter than you think you need to. We all walked out stuffed!
(4)Kristin G.
A dinosaur of the restaurant world. I remember scooping crackers full of Schuler's cheese dip as a kid...I had heard they had a restaurant in Michigan and finally made my way there on a recent trip to Chicago. I do love the feeling of the restaurant. I doubt it's changed much since it revamped from a bowling alley to a restaurant. It's clear that there's much pride & nostalgia to Schuler's for many people just by walking in. There's a whole slew of Touristy breads and syrups and high ball glasses with the Schuler logo. It's an establishment that appears to be banking on it's own hyped up "fame." To start off, the hostess was nothing short of rude. I don't normally comment on the service unless it's one of the extremes: great or terrible. The hostess gave us a terrible first impression. We walk up and she goes, "Can I help you with something?" In a very unenthusiastic tone. Let's see here, oh we're standing in the entrance to a restaurant...I think that means we would like to dine here...?! We look inside the monolith of a dining room and not even half of the tables were full, yet she stood there whistling a song to herself while looking at some chart on the wall for a good minute or so. My husband and I exchanged a serious of perplexed looks. What in the world was that?! I mean, we were driving home from a whirlwind weekend in Chicago so we weren't in our Sunday best or anything but we surely weren't in any state where we should be treated like that. The rest of the meal was just ok. The cheese spread was dry & crusty on the outside as if they had prepped it a day ago. Nasty. Come on, Schuler's! This is one thing you're known for! Maybe don't deliver it dried up and sad in a little plastic ramekin. Weak. On to the entrees...I ordered the Turkey Pot Pie & my husband got the Prime Rib, Michigan Cut (9 oz) ...the regular cut is a whopping 11oz slab of beef! My pot pie was pretty good, the crust was a bit much. I'd have liked less crust and more filling but the savory gravy & white meat turkey was pretty delicious. I just wish there were more turkey morsels in there. My husband had a bit of a Ron Swanson moment with the prime rib. He really enjoyed it, but even with the Michigan Cut, still couldn't finish all that beef! It came on a big oval plate in a nice savory beef au jus sauce. If that's not a meal for a man's man, then I don't know what is. It is the saving grace from me giving Schuler's 2 stars. Dessert was coconut rolled ice cream with chocolate sauce. I was disappointed in the mediocre quality of the chocolate sauce but it was a good combination of flavors. Schuler's seems to be riding on it's own coat tails of decades past. I just don't see what the hype is about. I get tradition. I do. But something needs updating at Schuler's and I think what they're missing is taste to match their steep prices. I don't mind paying big $ for great cuisine. What I do mind is paying big $ for mediocre, resting on it's own laurels/reputation cuisine. I think Schuler's needs a tour from ghosts of Restaurant Years Past...or it might just bite the dust when older generations fade away...a relic of Restaurants past...Step it up a few notches, Schuler's!
(3)Bob N.
There have been only 2 places in Mi. that I would travel over a 75 miles to get a meal from, Iva's Chicken in Sterling and a Clydes hamburger in St. Ignace. It's time to add a 3rd. Going on the countless stories my late dad told me of great meals here I stopped with my friend on the way back from Chicago. We originally sat in the dining room but moved to Winstons pub. For apps we ordered the meatballs, served in a pewter mini stein they were melt in your mouth yummy. We were also served the "Schulers" cheese, which is not to be confused with the stuff from the grocery store. According to our server the store version is from years ago when the owner sold the recipe which Campbell's soup cheapened and changed. The original made fresh every day at the restaurant was great, light with a good chedder bite, served on housemade crackers. For dinner we both ordered the French Dip, talk about good, this was slap my momma and call me sally delish. Fresh shaved prime rib with onions and cheese on fresh baked rolls with a au jus that was real, not the salt lick liquid you get at most places. Service was also spot on. This is now my gold standard for French Dips from no on. Take a nice leisurely drive and visit Schulers.
(5)Rachael G.
How could you not love this place! It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Midwest. The food is delicious. We started with a crispy and fresh Caesar salad- high quality freshness rare in January, also really nice anchovies- not the cheap kind. Plus they make their own bread and croutons yummy!The prime rib was perfect and the chicken was juicy. The only reason I didn't go with all stars is I couldn't stand the outfits the wait staff had on. They looked like 1950s maids outfits- and I don't mean the racy kind! Its impossible for anyone to look good in them. They bring down the atmosphere and energy, plus they look awful. I love tradition but this one gets in the way. The food is classy and upscale, the uniforms should reflect that.
(4)Meghann S.
Went there tonight and since it was the holidays, the place was very busy. Our server was Michelle and she made our night! Was there w/ my parents, sister and her bf, my husband, and 2 yo son. We were warmly welcomed and our drink order was quickly taken and delivered. The salads were standard - my husband loved his Caesar! The waitress brought out my dad's salad (which was ordered from the pub menu, so thus a different kitchen) early which was perfect for us since he is the slowest eater EVER! My mom got the crusted chicken stuffed w brie and loved it. My hubs had the London Broil and raved about it and the potatoes it came with. Sis had the whitefish and enjoyed it and her bf got the scallops and said they were excellent. I had the walleye salad and it was great. Every course was wonderfully timed and our server was attentive w/o hovering. The best came at the end with an adorable little sundae for my son with M&Ms, chocolate sauce, and gummi bears. He loved the toppings so much that our server came back with extra 'to go' cups of M&Ms and gummi bears for my son! Michelle was great!
(4)John M.
We ate here for Thanksgiving 2013 and I have to say it was a real disappointment. The $25 for a basic turkey dinner with few vegetables and dessert costing extra was way over priced for the quality and quantity of food. More than this, however, was the poor service. Our server was basically never around and simply handed off the food. The entire meal there we had just one water refill and really no opportunity to ask for anything. Yes it is Thanksgiving, and yes they were busy, but management needs to either do it right our close for the holidays. My conclusion is that it was a poorly run establishment that could get away with it due to limited choice. Personally I won't be back.
(1)Marcia C.
Salad, bread very average. Desert-baked Alaska-bad. Ambience and service very good. Roast prime rib was extraordinary. So good it's worth going here.
(3)Gary B.
Knowing and respecting the great history of this establishment left me a little disappointed. Stopped for lunch and was hit with a very high $15 sandwich cost and not with the service to match. Also I was underwhelmed with the taste and presentation of said high priced sandwich. Bottom line, Eat in the bar area of the restaurant for lunch
(3)Jen F.
The last of the Schuler restaurants and fittingly the original - there isn't much to say that hasn't been said below. Good service, good food. I enjoyed it. It isn't somewhere I'd crave but it was somewhere I am glad I went. Especially for the avocado bruschetta. However, as tempting as it may seem (or not) don't get the end cut prime rib. The middle is the way to go!!
(3)Liz W.
I got a tip from a local to eat downstairs in Winston's pub for equal food at cheaper rates. We did just that as we are cheap. It was my mom, dad and me on the way home after a weekend visiting friends, me in Kalamazoo and them in Battle Creek respectively. It made sense to carpool. We stopped off here as we all wanted a bite pretty soon after we started out. We started with a combo appetizer platter which had Schuler meatballs, chicken drums, potato skins, cheese spread, carrot and celery sticks, and house-made crackers for 12 bucks. Honestly two of us could have happily split it for lunch, we should have just gotten soup with it. The cheese spread is so much better than that crap you get at the grocery store. The portions of each item are ginormous too. Not realizing it would be a major graze we all got sandwiches too. I had a reuben with turkey, tavern slaw and Swiss cheese grilled on Schuler's cranberry walnut bread, with cranberry relish on the side. Yummy stuff. I should have gotten a loaf of the bread to go as they sell it. My dad ate a french dip with prime rib, grilled onion and Swiss cheese on an asiago ciabatta roll, au jus for dipping on the side. He really enjoyed it. My mom got a bistro grilled chicken sandwich with smoked gouda, avocados, tomatoes, baby greens and salsa verde on house-made focaccia. Everything was super fresh and the flavors made her happy. We ended up trucking a bunch of stuff back to the area leftover wise, luckily my parents are the be prepared type and already had a cooler in the back. yep that so does not happen when I road trip solo or even with James. When next I pass by Marshall I will stop in.
(4)Ani B.
Loved the old world decor and charm of Schulers building. The historical feel gives it character unlike the cookie cutter new age no charm neutered restaurants so popular now. I got the turkey potpie; hubby fish and chips. That potpie was the best i've ever eaten. Hub wished he had also order it, just because he is a potpie fan not because the fish and chips were not as good. Fries/chips were those wonderful coated but not coated with seasoning kind. Just can't describe them properly. Portion sizes could feed two, and this was lunch. $15 for most entrees. we both were somewhat full from the cracker sticks and cheese, then the rye hot rolls and butter. but the waiter kept bring more crackers and cheese. In fact he gave us a large takeout box full of more plus 2 more cheeses just because we ask if he had lids for the two containers of cheese untouched (after the two we ate.!) guess he was working for a better tip; and it was much deserved cause he did put lots of effort into keeping us fed and watered. Dessert list was fantastic but we were too full to order. Definitely would return, happily!
(4)David T.
Stopped in here for lunch after a meeting in the area, sat up at the bar. Our bartender was great, very friendly and she offered some great recommendations for lunch. I decided to go with the fish and chips which included an awesome house-made tartar sauce. The food was great and I am definitely coming back here when I return. The restaurant has a warm, comfortable feel with all of the dark wood at the bar and at the tables. Great service, great atmosphere, great food!
(4)Sam L.
We met up in Marshall with my boyfriend's grandparents on our trip back to Tennessee. The meal at Schuler's was SO good. I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup with house made potato chips. I could have done without the chips (they were really hard), but the soup and grilled cheese was delish! Our server had a very unique personality too, which we love to see. Who wants a cookie cutter server??
(4)Patty S.
Outstanding service. We ate dinner the first night in town and the waiteress, Julie, was wonderful. Fried chicken with real mashed potatoes was great. My husband's white fish was good, but he loved the chicken (3 big pieces-I couldn't eat it all). The next day we when back for lunch and had the best pot roast sandwich. Matt, the bartender, had advised it and wasn't wrong. Also, they have Dark Horse and Bells on tap, for that alone it is worth the 2 hour trip.
(5)Terry N.
Wonderful staff, lousy food. All of the staff were very welcoming. I asked for a recommendation from my waiter and ordered the marinated steak. He had no recommendation for wine though and hadn't tried any of them, which was disappointing. My steak tasted like solidified soy sauce. I really wanted to like this place, but they desperately need some new kitchen staff.
(2)Angie H.
We visited Schulers yesterday on a road trip back from Detroit. We'd seen the billboards and figured it was a break from the usual side of the road fast food options. Going by these reviews we sat in the bar. It was pretty filled up for a Sunday. I overheard a waitress telling another table that they get a lot of weekend traffic with travellers. Service was prompt and attentive. We had the cheese and cracker spread even though that usually is just a dining room perk. Food was decent. Had the Bistro Chicken sandwich which, when all assembled, would never have fit in my mouth. So I made it into a little chicken salad. The bread looked like it would've been dry. Fries were good. My husband didn't mind his meal but he's had better fish and chips elsewhere. In all, it was a bit expensive with drinks (40 dollars after the tip) but it was a nice change from Wendys and McD.
(3)Justin M.
The reviewers here have provided a pretty accurate synopsis of the Schuler's experience. I am glad I went given its history, but it's not somewhere I will be hurrying back to anytime soon. The dimly lit dining room has a storied feel to it, and the Heritage cheese spread and crackers is a tasty and fun tradition. For Mother's Day, the baker was providing complimentary raisin rolls as an appetizer, which sounds really strange, but they were not too sweet and actually quite good. The rest of the meal was decidedly mediocre. The roasted red pepper soup was bland. The Lake Superior Whitefish was sauteed well and generously portioned, but again, the preparation was a little too bland. The vegetable accompaniment was uninspiring and looked as though it may have come from a bag (there were baby carrots). I haven't eaten in the Pub, but I am told that the bar food is actually better. The rest of our dinner party, who grew up with this place, seemed apologetic and conceded that the quality of food here has gone down in recent years. The innumerable Schuler's billboards along highway 69 indicate to me that this place is coasting on reputation and history alone, and the reviews here seem to suggest that reputation may be slipping.
(3)Mae S.
It's one thing to coast on a 100 year old reputation. It's another thing to fall as far as this venerable institution seems to have fallen. We started with a soft drink (since we are doing a road trip), ordered some lunch, and nibbled on the famous Win Schuler cheese and crackers. We nibbled. We sipped our drinks. We nibbled. After around 1/2 an hour or so, we inquired about our orders. "Oh, we are so busy," was the answer, "the kitchen is struggling. They are way behind." In other words, they had not even started to prepare our lunch, the maitre-d admitted. (The waitress was avoiding us.) We could see that more than half the tables in the copious dining room were empty -- so the claim of being busy wasn't credible. Obviously, our wait was only beginning. So we asked to pay for our drinks (they declined the money). And we left. Too bad. We remember better. But it's been years since we had a good meal there. Anyway, the whipped cheese tastes the same as it ever did -- not worth bothering about.
(1)Stefanie N.
This is a 100 year old restaurant...and kind of feels like one. I suppose I'm more partial to open space dining with lots of natural light and this place feels like a German pub of days gone by with plenty of history in the woodworks. Went here for a team dinner and were seated in a private room. The appetizers were a bit forgettable and the prime rib was ok.
(3)Peter L.
Look's great, very comfortable and the service is excellent, I went two nights in a row. Thursday few people but Friday it was full. the food was good, and the atmospheric was even better,, ( don't get the New York Strip! )
(4)Craig M.
I want to second Liz W on the Pub at Schulers. Nice place. Liked the decor, the atmosphere and the service. Has a nice British pub feel tucked under the German restaurant above. Perhaps that's why they call it "Winston's". The food was a little pricey, but more reasonable than the upstairs menu. The quality was there to match the price. I had a bowl of Salmon Chowder and it was chocked full of seafood. $6.00 was a tad high, but I'm not not complaining as it was delicious. I also had a sample of the Tomato Basil soup and it was thick and delicious. Definitely not ordinary tomato soup. At first I thought that $11 Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich was a bit over priced until I took my first bite. Best French Dip I have ever had. You could tell this was from high quality prime rib and not some shaved shank of a geriatric cow. What really blew out the budget though was the Ladies Martinis. The bill surprisingly ballooned into $65 (with tip) for lunch for two. At fault were the $10 Martinis. Steer away from those and your bill will be reasonable. As Rodger W said today, many bars are using the name "Martini" as a license to charge an outrageous amount for 25 cents worth of Alcohol combined with 60 seconds of labor... Outrageous even if shaken, not stirred.
(4)Christina P.
Schuler's is a true Michigan establishment. All of the dark wood paneling, the German-inspired main dining room, and the plush looking entrance/lobby area make their place a perfect family gathering place. When I was at Albion for college, my dad would take me to Winston's Pub towards the front which has more reasonable prices, but still the same Schuler's quality for service and food. You can never go wrong with the Heritage Cheese and Crackers platter or their Seafood chowder. They also have several good Michigan beers on tap, so do ask your server what is on tap that day when you go. When my boyfriend was working in Michigan Senator Carl Levin's office in DC, they shipped in giant blocks of Schuler's cheese for his re-election office party. That's how awesome Schuler's is.
(4)Mary E.
Our frequent dining trips to restaurants throughout Florida, Michigan, Virginia, and Arizona during the past 14 years provided us with a variety of up-scale experiences. For sheer enjoyment of culinary artistry, gustatory pleasure, professional/personable service, and hospitable environment Schuler's Restuarant achieved our 5 star level of joy.
(5)Kelly B.
Been to Schuler's a few times over the years, but have never been blown away. The decor is lovely, very dark and "pub"ish. The cheese is of course the highlight - so much better than the processed stuff from the grocery. But the actual food has never left me wanting to head back anytime soon. Most recently we stopped in for lunch on the way back from Chicago, I had thought my mom had never been there, but I was mistaken - it had just been a long time. Honestly, if I had known that we probably would have kept going. I had the prime rib po' boy - it had all the right components to be good, but it was very dry. The meat was very well done and there was not enough moisture from anywhere else in the sandwich to help it out. Mom had the seafood cakes, and never found the "seafood" part. Aunt had the fish & chips, which was cooked well but had a LOT of batter. Every item on the lunch menu was at least 12.95, so I felt it was a bit overpriced for the quality. The 3 stars are mostly due to the atmosphere and the fact that everyone from Michigan should go at least once and experience some local history. It's not awful, but expect to pay for the nostalgia.
(3)Sam K.
My parents lived in Marshall for 12 years. It is a quaint little town. Shuler's is certainly one of the big attractions there, if not the biggest. In addition, it is (apparently) state-wide famous--people always ask you about Shuler's when you tell them you're from Marshall. The food here is perfectly good bar-type food. It is not novel, it won't win any awards for presentation, but if you want good basic menu items, salads, appetizers, steaks, etc., it won't disappoint. If you happen to find yourself in Marshall and you don't know what to do, there are far worse things than eating at Shuler's.
(3)Xaxa H.
eehhhh, it was ok. I took my staff here for lunch. We agreed on Schuler's after I posed the question "where is the most expensive place in town??" I was told in unison, "Schuler's!" I was excited, but with Marshall being a small town, I didn't expect much. The place is very cute, kinda throw-back old timey German pub feel, with a decent menu. The avocado bruschetta was weird. Nice try to be a bit avant-garde or forward-thinking in a small town, but seemed out of place on the menu. My salmon was marginal, at best. The sauce was a nice beurre blanc, but the fish itself tasted of brown sugar?? It had an odd sweet taste that was so off-putting, I only managed a few bites. That flavor profile belongs on pork, not fish. Gak. I'm thinking my fish may have been prepared on a surface shared by another menu item. The bread "sticks" are hand-made (also for sale in the lobby) were very good. The pastry area in the lobby was nice and a great place for tourists to stock up on interesting bakery items. As for the food, stick to the staples.
(3)Robert C.
Schuler's is an old, well established tavern in Marshall, Michigan. The environment is upscale rustic. I like the restaurant facilities and location but the food is bland, boring and overpriced. I think Schuler's is relying on past reputation and the fact that they are the only fine dining in town.
(2)Lori H.
Too expensive for what you get, which was average at best. Their signature appetizers-lovers salad and meatballs were bad. Seven people got the salad and everyone agreed it was nothing special and not enough dressing. Meatballs were cold. The entrees were average but the price is not! On the positive side our waiter was good and the atmosphere is still nice. They really need to take a critical look at their food and improve it and drop the prices.
(2)Holly G.
I have been eating here, against my will, since the fifties. I have never had a memorable meal.
(2)Don C.
Great lunch menu. Whitefish was excellent with sweetpoatoe fries. Peppermint chocolate pie was awesome. Wait staff was good.
(5)Wolf H.
Attended my aunt's (big Schuler's fan) birthday dinner at this bustling restaurant this past Monday evening. Word of mouth is that this 100 yr old restaurant is one of the key attractions in Michigan, but I have mixed reviews. Located amongst a nest of nearby beautiful churches, you get the feel of entering the home of a hobbit when you walk into the dining room with its exposed wood beams, Gothic written pearls of wisdom scribed over the walls, and dim light. Atmosphere is that of a loud, rustic, busy, open feel. Service was excellent by the host and our server. The long waits between seating, drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert was evenly spaced, therefore plenty of time for conversation within our group. We started off with an appetizer of tangy meatballs served in pewter mugs. I suppose an attempt to connect to their pub past. I chose a caesar salad which was disappointing. It looked as if the kitchen staff went down to the local grocery produce section, picked out a head of lettuce and chopped it in half and laid it on the plate. I am not a connoisseur of lettuce, but it didn't look at all like romaine. Pretty hard to screw-up a salad, but they did. And the house dressing tasted oddly similar to the cheese that we used to dip our crackers in. For the main course I had the pecan crusted stuffed with spinach chicken. Sound good? I thought so. There was so much butter in this dish overpowering the flavor I thought the Land of Lakes butter girl was going to bust through the kitchen door. You have to dig to find the spinach (*please don't be frozen box spinach), but it was there. But as the saying goes, I saved the best for last....dessert. I had the peppermint ribbon pie which every bite tasted like a refreshing cool wind on a wintry day...de-lic-ious! Definitely get the peppermint ribbon pie so you can leave Schuler's with a smile and lighter wallet. All in all, the food was lacking for the price and for such an upscale restaurant, but a terrific atmosphere to take a group for a couple hours.
(3)Mit O.
The prices of the menu only match the architecture of the building, and not the quality of their food though it isn't bad, it's just not great. Good presentation though.
(3)Bill M.
Quaint, for sure, a bit musty. Someowhat like a ye-olde-knights-of-the-roundtable-haunt for C-list gladiators. Meatballs were not bad, swimming in bbq sauce. I don't remember too many meatballs I've met that I didn't like, so I may be too much of a meatball whore to be completely reliable or unbiased. The orange cheese stuff in ramekins that accompanied the meatballs--everybody else was devoring the stuff, but I cannot stand horseradish, and it permeated through this appetizer. I had the French dip, which the waitress raved about. I give it a 4 on a 1-10 scale. Not all that tender. After lunch, they brought a tray of cookies, big-ass cookies full of nuts and regular choc chips, white choc chips. I'm trying to do low carb whenever possible, but the cookie was calling out to me. Man was it good. I was filled with self-loathing for at least an hour.
(3)Michael D.
Schuler's is one of those Southwest Michigan experiences that you cannot miss in terms of dining. Always a great place to go for a business meeting with a colleague for lunch. It is also where I took my wife for our anniversary dinner recently. They have great booths, and cozy alcoves so you can have a quiet conversation and enjoy the company of whomever you are dining with. The place has great German hardwood, and details from history around the region. Schulers celebrated their 100th anniversary recently! The food is very nice, and there is a good variety on the menu which makes it a great dining experience for just about anyone's taste. They also have very nice event rooms for larger gatherings. I would not recommend a late night group dinner, as they will usher you out at closing time, so start earlier in the evening if you have a long event planned. Other than that, it is a perfect place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming through the area looking for a great Michigan dining experience.
(4)Marilyn J.
Love the atmosphere and service but food is lacking. We had a fish chowder that was served luke warm and lacked much flavor. Our daughters had fish and chips and chicken strips which they did not think was very good. My husband had walleye which he said was very bland. I had fried chicken which has corn flake coating. I have never had it this way before but I did not care for it at all. It was fried nicely, crunchy on outside and moist inside but did not care for the taste. I guess they are using corn flakes because of Kelloggs close by. Mashed potatoes were again lacking much flavor. I think using some salt and pepper would do a world of good. The green beans and cole slaw were good. We don't live in the area and stopped because we had heard so much about it. I don't think we would go again because it is too expensive to not have really good food.
(2)Anthony M.
Great Roadside Find: You are on a road trip and you see a sign off of the interstate that tells you to go to a restaurant that has been standing since 1909...you have to get off the road and go there. I was only let down to find out that the restaurant was not a traditional German Restaurant...but the food was excellent and creative. There were two dinning rooms to choose from. The Restaurant which was very over priced but the food looked very good. And the Pub which was a cozy little bar and reasonable prices. We choose the Pub side. My wife had the French Dip...it was really good. I had the iron skillet steak sandwich with roasted red peppers, puree of onion and blue cheese...what a delicious combination of flavors!!! I could hardly believe I was finding such a yummy meal on the road and all because I followed a road sign. You must also try onion rings too. They also have there own brewed beer here...it was really good...I had to have the beer because I found out I could only get the beer in two places in town...now that is a beer I must have. The waitress we had was very nice and friendly. She was a great person to hang out with but a terrible waitress when it came to selling the food on the menu. She could hardly recommend anything to me on the menu. When I asked her about the iron skillet steak, she said that is was tough and that alot of people set it back. I was kind of shocked by that comment because the best thing about an iron skillet steak is that if done right it is so tender. I didnt trust her judgement and still tried the steak and it was very tasty. The waitress said that she was a chicken finger kind of girl and could recommend the chicken fingers as being really good...at that point...I could have went to any fast food joint off of the road. I am glad I did not trust her judgement in food. I would highly recommend you stop here and have a great meal in a cozy warm spot. (Dined here 2/11/07)
(4)Annah D.
I love this place! Especially the pub.
(5)David M.
this review is specific to the Easter Sunday Brunch. what a huge disappointment. since shuler's primary demographic is the nostalgic senior citizen, you would think that they would specifically cater to that person. they should offer some menu selections so that people with walkers, canes, wheelchairs can order from their table. there was no menu. all these families who brought elderly parents for easter brunch had to navigate them to the food line - past two sets of one-step stairs, no handicap accessibility or ramp indicated. the buffet line was crammed into the main dining area, with a lengthy line. many items were out when we got to them. our 84 year old mother was almost knocked over by people cutting in line. the food, what was available when we got there, was okay. roast beef, but no ham. whoever heard of a traditional easter dinner with no ham. to top it off, our waitress was absolutely unseen, making me wonder how much of a tip do you leave when you serve yourself and you're coffee is ice cold when you return to the table with no warm up. inexcusably bad planning and complete disregard for the customer. they get two stars because i'm generous. i would probably give two stars to the country buffet as well, just to be nice. we expect so much more out of a place like Shulers.
(2)Casey S.
I had to pass through this relatively small city once on the way to a client site. I took the opportunity to visit the famous "Win Schuler's." I had to go for the prime rib and it did not disappoint.
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