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  • Angie R.

    I am giving this place 3 stars, I'm torn because it's almost a 4, oh what the heck, I'll give it a 4. First of all the food is nothing out of the ordinary and their menu is not big at all. The great thing about this place is their outdoor seating area. They have a nice size deck facing the water and they have plenty of seating. Our server was nice and attentive. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and it had a decent flavor and I could tell it had been marinated. My son had a cheese burger, my daughter a plain hot dog on a pretzel bun which she loved, my boyfriend had the fish and chips and my other daughter had chicken strips. Everything was edible, nothing was amazing but we all were happy with our choices. We really enjoyed sitting outside, watching the boats go by, the ducks swim around and relax after spending a morning and afternoon at the beach. This is a good place for a very casual lunch with nothing fancy on the menu. I recommend it highly if you are looking to sit outside and enjoy some brews.

    (4)
  • Betty P.

    Nice location, hip waitress (my husband's words). Sat on the dock with a great breeze. Food was well portioned and tasty. We had Fish and chips (real chips not fries) and the melting pot with fries. My favorite was the chips. Oh and their red sangria was delightful as well. In a large glass and not a lot of ice to water it down like most restaurants do.

    (4)
  • Emily P.

    It's great sitting on the deck and enjoying a nice cold beer.... but their food is subpar. My soup of the day was served cold & salty. The loaded broccoli was overcooked & the fish & chips (fries) were dry and average at best. It's still a great place to enjoy the view & grab a drink though.

    (2)
  • Rick S.

    Boat parking , bike parking and my favorite Jeep parking . This little tavern has been a few bad places over the last few years but the new owners remodeled and upgraded every thing . Nice beer choices. Love sitting right on the water watching the boats going in and out to Lake Michigan . Being the kids lots of ducks . They love tater tots and fries. Ordered then Angry grilled cheese . Texas toast , pepper jack cheese , BACON and lots of sliced jalapeño peppers . Great sandwich . Shoestring potato fries . Cheers... Go Blue!

    (4)
  • mick v.

    We ordered the pot stickers for an appetizer and got a deep-fried surprise that was terrible - over cooked and dry, ugh. For my entrée I ordered a burger and I asked if it could be done medium rare. But the server said they can only make them one way: well done. It was Horrible! We went to split the total right down the middle and the server screwed up the bill entirely. Overall it was bad food, bad service, and a bad experience. I will not give it a second chance.

    (1)
  • Kyle K.

    The worst food I ever had at a restaurant. Cold coffee Shrimp linguini Alfredo was like paste. Loved the location on the St. Joseph River. Would never recommend this place to eat at. Stop in have a beer or two and leave.

    (1)
  • Patrick S.

    YOU MUST EAT THESE BURGERS! This is definitely the best burgers in St. Joe's. It is not exactly a burger joint. It is more of a grill. Super delicious. Must try!

    (5)
  • Sasha H.

    Two families of Antipodeans picky about their fish and chips were incredibly surprised at the quality of the battered cod and fries. Adults and children alike cleaned their plates. A beautiful sunny day on the Labor Day long weekend saw us sitting out on the back deck overlooking the river. There was plenty of boat traffic to keep the kids amused while waiting for their meals. The wait staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble, splitting meals and bringing extra plates and cutlery for the kids.

    (5)
  • Rachel G.

    If you want one step above fast food, this is your place. While service was fine, the food was atrocious. Everything is either frozen food or from a can. The "house" salad dressing is yellow goop that I was told was similar to an Italian vinaigrette. Grilled salmon was unseasoned and dry and the presentation of the entrees is sloppy. Clearly, the owner and cooks at this waste of awesome restaurant space no pride in their establishment. If you want fresh food, look elsewhere.

    (1)
  • Lindsey S.

    Great atmosphere & love sitting on the deck! Haven't tried the food YET! But drinks are always nice!

    (5)
  • Jason S.

    We spent another great Saturday afternoon at OTRT. This particular Saturday included a OTRT sponsored Dinghy Poker Run on the St. Joseph River. The Tavern setup a very nice, inexpensive buffet for the participants as well as options from the main menu. Their wine list and beer selections is one of the best in St Joe, in my option. The service is outstanding! Andrew, the GM, and his staff to a wonderful job of combining fast service with a personal touch. Highly recommend stopping in and enjoying the food, drink, and companionship along the river.

    (5)
  • Christy T.

    Unlike the 1 star review, we had a good experience here. Service was a little slow at first but then everything worked out fine. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our food. The manager, Andrew, was talking to guests and very involved. Friendly service, laid back yet not "seedy" scene. My daughter had a kid's meal with a build your own burger and a huge ice cream sundae was included for dessert. We felt prices were reasonable and drink selection was good. I think new restaurants, especially those with friendly service and good food, need a chance to iron out the kinks during their first few weeks in business. And from what I experienced at the tavern, the owner and manager were attentive and willing to accept feedback. We will definitely be back!

    (4)
  • M K.

    We had a great meal on the deck over looking the river. Reminds me of the casual dining at Fisherman's Wharf with great food, a friendly place to mingle with friends and always something to see on the river. Boats can pull up to the pier; you can walk from downtown; or of course, drive. It offers unique crafted beer; tavern food; salads; along with some fish and favorites. We enjoyed watching the sun set with friends. It is well worth trying some place new.

    (4)
  • Julian L.

    I have been coming here since it was Barney's and the place has done a 100% turnaround. Last year this was about as divey a place you could go to. The new owners have put a lot of heart and hard work into this place remaking it into a very nice place to visit. I found the food to be very good and the micro brews on tap are great. Andrew the manager is out there working and greeting everyone and has a most pleasant personality and will see to all your needs. Can't beat sitting out on the dock on a nice summer evening enjoying the river, good food and drinks.

    (5)
  • Ryan S.

    Great place to eat out on the river and watch the boat parade, or dock your dinghy here and come aboard

    (4)
  • Anne E.

    Our favorite place to come and sit on the river! The chicken wings are great and our favorite server, Adriana is fantastic! Good music, drinks, food and view!

    (5)
  • J W.

    Pros: It's on the channel so as long as the weather is nice you can sit outside. Big tvs A nice large bar Cons: Godawful calamari. I mean, come on, if you're going to bang people $9 for calamari at least don't use cheap frozen calamari. And for cryin out loud don't deep fry it until it's rubber Overpriced for what you get. It's bar food. We got calamari and then a perch sandwich and a chicken salad. The perch and the salad were fine. The perch was $11, which is a little pricey for three little perch fillets. The salad is, well,a salad. This is a bar first with food as an afterthought. We went on a Saturday night around 7 when it was 75 degrees out and the place wasn't even half full. Unless the owner is very wealthy I can't see this place staying in business through the winter

    (2)
  • carmen o.

    I generally do not review places that I only give one star to, but my friends and I waited 45 minutes for our drinks (water) and one hour and 45 min for our food. I might understand if the place was crazy busy, but it was pretty empty. Our food was not that great. It was also really overpriced for the small amount that you get. Everybody was very displeased.

    (1)
  • Mel S.

    Recently stopped here after attending band concert downtown St. Joe. Great waitress, reasonable price in drinks, perch sandwich was a little overcooked but good. One friend had quesadillas and thought they very good...another had burger...nothing special. The homemade chips were very good.....would .go back just ti have them and a drink. We will eat there again. I think it will improve as time goes in....seems to be a learning mode. Outside seating is nice.

    (4)
  • Fools Rush I.

    We were out on our boat one afternoon with a group of friends and were looking for somewhere to eat that had docks available. This place was awesome. The waiter helped us tie off the boat and sat us at a picnic table on the deck. The food was really good. A couple of people had the fish and chips and I had the garbage quesadilla and it was super tasty. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We thought the prices were reasonable and we will definitely be back.

    (4)
  • Travis E.

    absolutely one of my favorite places away from home the food is great the people the atmosphere is absolutely wonderful and I take my craft very seriously and I absolutely love what I do everyday and that's just to put a smile on someone's face after eating our wonderful food here down at the OTRT

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Accepts Bitcoin : No
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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