VI GRILL, Suttons Bay - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

Skip to main contentUnited StatesMichigan (MI)Leelanau CountySuttons BaySuttons Bay RestaurantsVI GrillVI GrillClaimedSomeone from this business manages this listing.Learn MoreSave4.0 of 5 bubbles465 reviews#3 of 21 Restaurants in Suttons BayAmerican, Vegetarian friendly, $$ - $$$201 N Saint Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682-5103+1 231-271-3300Open now11:00 AM - 10:00 PMImprove this listingWebsiteMenuMapWrite a review84What is Travelers’ Choice?Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.Interior25Food20Menu5VI GrillAboutA fresh take on All American cuisine featuring local grass-fed local beef, cheeses, vegetables, wines, and ice cream. We source local wherever possible. Enjoy some all-natural hand-cut fries lightly sea salted to perfection with one of our 22 drafts by our outdoor stone fireplace. If you prefer a craft cocktail we have you covered as well. Either way, we invite you to experience our casual Up North dining restaurant. When you visit the V.I., you can expect fresh food in a clean environment served by friendly staffRead moreRead lessFeaturesCUISINESAmericanMeal typesLunch, Dinner, DrinksSpecial DietsVegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free optionsFEATURESAmerican ExpressFree WifiFull BarGift Cards AvailableHighchairs AvailableMastercardOutdoor SeatingParking AvailableSeatingServes AlcoholStreet ParkingTable ServiceTakeoutTelevisionVisaWheelchair AccessibleWine and BeerLocation201 N Saint Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682-5103Parking Available, Street ParkingIs this an American restaurant? YesNoUnsureSave this restaurantSaveHoursSuggest an editOpen nowSunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PMMonday11:00 AM - 10:00 PMTuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PMWednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PMThursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFriday11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSaturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PMContribute Write a reviewUpload a photoAsk a questionReviewsQ&A4.04.0 of 5 bubbles465 reviewsExcellent234Very good139Average60Poor17Terrible15FiltersEnglishMost recentPaul K1 contribution05.0 of 5 bubblesBest Sunday BrunchSep 2019 • noneSue and I(Paul) come to Northern Michigan every year for a weeks vacation during Labor Day week. We experienced V.I.Grill,s Sunday brunch quite a number of years ago and have made it a point to always make a visit to this eating establishment for the brunch. So much to choose from, and ever so delicious! They have a small outdoor seating area and we have been able to bring our two well behaved golden retrievers with us. Looking forward to visiting this restaurant again this year. Virus or no virus.Read moreWritten August 8, 2020 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.RetireeOTRManton347 contributions05.0 of 5 bubblesVery good Staff, Food & AtmosphereMay 2021 • couplesFollowing mask protocol inside, didn't notice outside. We would have preferred outside but we had a party of 6, and table wasn't available. Quickly seated inside, very few people inside so felt comfortable sitting inside. Ordered quickly, food came out & was delicious. Charlie was our host & server, very polite, cheerful and answered all our questions. We had whitefish sandwiches, wedge salads, club sandwich, perch appetizer, food was nicely prepared, hot and good serving size. We will be backRead moreWritten May 18, 2021 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.50ChicagoMoeChicago21 contributions15.0 of 5 bubblesGreat family restaurant after a long bike rideJun 2021 • noneSuper staff and very good food. We were famished midway through a 22 mile bike ride. And the weather had turned cold. We did burgers, pulled pork, real Canadian Labatt Blue - - and suggested hot chocolate w/whip cream for the kids from Vanessa our waitress. Lovely little stop, inside or out. Read moreWritten June 25, 2021 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Melinda G2 contributions22.0 of 5 bubblesCelebration of LifeJan 2020 • friendsWhen we got there everything was set up nicely. As the evening went on food wasn't replaced so by 6 p.m. there wasn't much food left. Roast beef was the only choice of meat. I asked a server for at least some cookies for the buffet. He brought me 2 burnt cookies and dropped them in front of me. At 6:15 a server started taking what little bit of food was left away and guests were still coming. I do not feel they listened when we said there would be 60 to 100 people. I paid for 63 people but at the end many didn't eat because the choice was roast beef, bread, crushed chips and 2 burnt cookies. There was not enough help in the beginning. I have used them in the past but will not again. Rather than work the room the servers mainly stood in there work station and people needed to go to them for drink refills. This is the second time we have used them and I don't understand how the first time could have been so good and the second time so disappointing. 20% gratuity was way too much for the service.Read moreWritten February 16, 2020 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Sally PSuttons Bay51 contributions02.0 of 5 bubblesDisappointed big timeDec 2020 • couplesI like the VI, we live in town and frequent it often. Last Friday we ordered two burgers and fries to go. The order was not only grossly overcooked it was totally wrong and not at all what was printed on our itemized receipt. $36.00 for two crunchy overcooked burgers was a huge disappointment.Read moreWritten December 13, 2020 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Richard RHappy New Year! Again, Thank you for your feedback! I just wanted to follow up and make sure everything was ok from the other night How were the burgers the second time around?Read moreWritten January 7, 2021 This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Kenneth MTraverse City96 contributions05.0 of 5 bubblesGreat fishAug 2021 • couplesAfter a long day touring the local wineries we wanted to try some of the local fish. We were delighted that we could sit outside on the patio and enjoy the warm evening Our server arrived promptly and we ordered white fish and fried perch. White fish was a large portion of moist and tender whitefish properly seasoned and flavorful. The perch were very lightly battered fresh, and very tasty. The meal overall was a real delight. And the service was prompt and pleasurable.We would highly recommend VI and plan to go back.Read moreWritten August 23, 2021 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Amber G1 contribution05.0 of 5 bubblesOutstanding FoodAug 2021 • couplesThe overall experience was wonderful! We were seated in the outdoor seating very quickly. Our server was very attentive and accommodating to meet my food needs, especially with my food allergy. The food was delicious. Definitely will come back when we are in Suttons Bay!Read moreWritten August 23, 2021 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.timatlgaAtlanta185 contributions03.0 of 5 bubblesMeh...Jul 2021 • noneHave been here several times on trips to visit family in Suttons Bay. Its nothing special really. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are very good. Went here twice on the last trip. First time I had the whitefish sandwich. Good flavor but the whitefish portion was very small and it is pricey. The second time I had the burger and was not impressed. It is PLENTY of food, so no complaints there. Just not that great of a burger though. Their hand cut fries are good though and they do have a very nice selection of local and other beers on draft.Read moreWritten July 20, 2021 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.john c4 contributions12.0 of 5 bubblesLeast bad of the choices availableNov 2021 • noneAverage at best. Lots of pre-packaged food just heated up. We ordered two burgers at different temps and they came out the same. No seasoning. Service not very efficient or attentive. Fries were hand cut but cold. Dirt under the table. Fish special used frozen fish and was way over-cooked and overpriced. There aren't many good choices for decent casual/bar food in the area. But try Fisher's Happy Hour or the Cove over this place. For good food, try The Wren in Suttons Bay, although it is pricey. For Farm to Table try Farm Club.Read moreWritten February 1, 2022 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Jacqueline S117 contributions14.0 of 5 bubblesGood Curbside ServiceAug 2020 • noneSince so many of the restaurants now require reservations (and quite far ahead of time), we decided on carry-out one night from V.I. Grill. Curbside pickup was quick and friendly. Food was good and a good value.Read moreWritten August 13, 2020 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.MRabel815Crystal Lake81 contributions04.0 of 5 bubblesNice outdoor dining spaceJul 2020 • couplesNice outdoor dining space due to Covid-19. We had to book in advance and came back at said time, table was ready. I had a very large salad with fresh blue cheese, dried cherries, chicken and candied pecans, with cherry vinaigrette! It was delicious. My husband had the fried perch dinner, he said the fish was excellent! We would go here again! Service was very good! Read moreWritten July 8, 2020 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Ralph S347 contributions05.0 of 5 bubblesGreat food and drinksOct 2021 • couplesOur party of six (3 couples) visited while staying in Suttons Bay and we enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and drinks. We mostly had beer and they had a wide variety, but my wife ordered a mixed drink she loved. We ordered several different types of burgers, the salmon, fish and chips, and Weinerschnitzel which was an Octoberfest special. The food was good overall. The only thing that was odd was that the Weinerschnitzel was not breaded and fried. We would probably return when in Suttons Bay again!Read moreWritten October 10, 2021 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Sandy D206 contributions05.0 of 5 bubblesWonderful WalleyeSep 2020 • noneFirst time here but hopefully not the last. Stopped in for lunch and ordered the walleye. It was a huge portion, nicely batter fried, moist and flakey. Topped it off by sharing a piece of cherry pie that again was huge and very tasty. Service was great!Read moreWritten October 12, 2020 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.jennifer wBirmingham8 contributions11.0 of 5 bubblesNot a good dinner Aug 2023 • familyNot good. Wings had to be returned to get crispier. They used one breast of chicken and split it between 3 salads ordered (!?!?!). It was definitely cooked the day before. Even the fries were meh. The battered walleye was curved - meaning it was just dropped into a fryer. Not good. Sad because there’s not many places to eat in Suttons Bay….we just wanted to walk to dinner. And sad it was horrible.Read moreWritten August 19, 2023 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.Ken A1 contribution21.0 of 5 bubblesJust Don't GoSep 2023 • couplesWe went for our anniversary dinner and ordered the Ribeye and the Salmon. The mash potatoes reminded us of prison food while the ribeye was tough. The food was tasteless and we never salt/pepper our restaurant food but it helped at the VI Grill. We grazed lightly over our $100 meal and treated it as an appetizer and ended up leaving to get a fantastic meal at another establishment. Live and learn - we will never go back. Read moreWritten September 24, 2023 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. 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