Grande Mere Inn

I recently had the pleasure of dining at a local gem, which surpassed my expectations in a region with limited culinary choices. The establishment excels in delivering a gastronomic experience reminiscent of home-cooked meals, a rarity in today's restaurant scene. The Chicken Parmesan, a standout dish, showcased a delightful harmony of flavors and textures. The chicken, enveloped in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb coating, was fried to golden perfection, evoking the essence of traditional home frying techniques.

However, I must note an area ripe for refinement - the bar service. The Old Fashioned, a classic cocktail, was presented with an unconventional twist of a half orange, diverging from the traditional garnish. While innovation in mixology is commendable, the excessive ice and modest portion size detracted from the rich, robust flavors of the bourbon. This aspect of the experience, though minor, left room for improvement in an otherwise exceptional dining experience. In future visits, I anticipate seeing how this establishment evolves, particularly in its cocktail offerings.

My husband and I dropped in for drinks and an appetizer. The owner/manager was extremely attentive and helped us find a great spot in the bar area. Service was outstanding and the mushrooms were fantastic. We will be back for dinner soon!

Every year our family comes here for a Christmas meal, and every year it is perfect! The waitstaff is always friendly, accommodating, and attentive. The breads and spreads always are fresh. And the main courses always are a hit. I look forward to returning next year.

I wish I could give our server more than 5 stars. We really appreciated the service and food recommendations. She even brought me a candle for my to-go birthday dessert as I was too full from our amazing dinner. Thank you!

It was our first time here and will definitely be back. Ava was our waitress and she was amazing. Very attentive and made us feel so welcome. The food was excellent. We loved everything about this place. Highly recommend

Grand Mere has been a family favorite for so long. I finally got to experience it for the first time and was not disappointed at all. I had the escargot appetizer, mushroom soup, and the walleye special and my husband had the duck with peppercorn sauce. Everything was delicious and the entire staff were very friendly, attentive, and fun. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area again.

Recommended by local friends while we were visiting, this restaurant did not disappoint! The brie and puff pastry appetizer was delightful, a whole triangle of delicious brie in a cherry glaze. My husband got the jumbo shrimp and I got the crab stuffed shrimp, both delicious. Enjoyed the cranberry bog martini, a cranberry version of a French martini. Finished it off with the bread pudding. Everything was great. The staff was delightful, helpful and extremely pleasant! We will be back the next time we visit. It started snowing the day we were there, but on a beautiful day the lake view from our window seat would be gorgeous!

Great dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine for $100 with over a 20% tip included! We were impressed with the complimentary bread with pate and flavored butter! We split the seafood platter with lobster tail, stuffed shrimp, breaded perch, and blackened swordfish. The dish came with two sided and was plenty for two for $50. We were way too full but the dessert menu looked incredible!

A wonderful evening. First time I have ever had duck, and it was fantastic. Was a charming restaurant with a down-home feeling. I enjoyed myself. I will definitely return.

Food was good as always the booth we sat at in the bar area was tiny service was alright would probably been better if it wasn't so busy the waitress was polite but not so prompt waited for one drink about fifteen minutes drinks are always good though one more thing the baked potato was tiny

Always a winning dining choice for a fine dining experience . The cosmopolitan is fantastic. Warm friendly atmosphere I do recommend making reservations.

Almost always get king crab when I am there....unfortunately this time it wasn't as good as the past. Small and a bit fishy. Our server was very good and sweet.

This is one of the best Seafood I have eaten in a long time. I had their Scallop Special and it was amazing. The red potatoes side dish was also very good.. What we really loved was their bread with herb/chive spread and their pate. My husband got the Seafood Special which he really loved.
The staff and the waitress were amazing. They explained there was a wait, which was less than we were told. They sent us to bar if wanted. We had a drink in less than 2 minutes which watched being made. Our waitress was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the Menu and specials.
We went on a Thursday night and it was packed. They have plenty of parking in the rear, which has an amazing view. If you go on a weekend, I would get a reservation.

A truly great restaurant! Lovely, friendly staff, incredible food! My filet was perfect and my mom's lake perch was outstanding!

WOW! Exceptional establishment.
I can not say enough positive things about this superb restaurant, the enthusiastic, friendly staff, & the incredibly welcoming, entertaining, & amiable owner.
Let's start with the amazingly savory food. We got the seafood platter, and the plate was overflowing with all the seafood delicacies. Everything was mouth-watering delicious. Lobster tail, blackened swordfish, fresh lake caught perch, and the crab stuffed shrimp. I seriously could not choose a favorite item because each morsel was so distinctive & enjoyable. It was apparent that they take great pride in all their food. Even the house made salad dressings are delightfully enjoyable. We had their blue cheese and French dressings. Both were the best I've tasted.
The Grande Mere is so rich in history too. Take a moment to look at all of it's pictures and adornments.
A big hearty thank you to the most gracious owner, Charlie. You've earned yourself a lifelong fan and customer.
Slainte!

The best food and best service anywhere!It was wonderful and had enough for 2 meals. I even got a free dessert for my birthday

Came upon this place in our way up north. Read the reviews and gave it a try . Excellent food, service and lots of locals enjoying their neighborhood gathering place. Steaks were huge and lobster excellent. I ate an appetizer for my dinner and couldn’t finish. Take the time to go out in their back garden benches overlooking Lake Michigan at night. Just beautiful.

Best seafood in Berrien Springs. We come here every year for Valentine's Day. Their white bread has cheese baked into the top and depending on how busy they are can be purchased as a whole loaf.

Our trips here are few and far between these days but every time we make the journey, usually for a special occasion, the service and food are stellar. This last trip was no exception. All of it was top notch.

Very pleasant staff. Good menu well-executed and served by nice waitstaff. Even the table busser did a nice job. Grand Mere is unpreposessing from the roadside, which makes the interior and its views a delightful surprise.