Big River Grille - Algonac

The half-price dinner/drinks special on Wednesdays is unlike anything I've ever seen anywhere. Highly recommend the homemade pizza. Friendly service. Comfortable lounge.

We came across this little gem while driving along the river. The wait staff is always friendly and the food is delicious. I have ordered several of the menu items and specials on our many date nights here, I have never been disappointed. I would recommend BRG to anyone looking for a good meal. Keep up the good work.

We were visiting family who live nearby, and they recommended we go here an early dinner. the view is fantastic!! Beautiful scene, right next to the river. The main dining area is large, with plenty of tables/seating. Since we went early we had no problem getting a table for a large group (10). The wait staff was fabulous! They took care of us very well. I know it's not easy to take care of such a large group. The food was great too! They have a large menu, and the dessert tray is to die for!! We ordered quite the variety of dinners, and every person was satisfied with their meal. There was an adorable little ferret or mink or something that kept popping out of the bushes while we were there, it was so fun to watch. Overall, we had a really nice time. I'd definitely come back if in the area. Great family restaurant.

I 'm not sure where the other reviewers were eating, but this place deserves a visit from the Public Health Department! When the staff says I would never eat here-listen!! We were greeted promptly and seated at a table overlooking the water. The beverage menu was soiled with someone else 's food splatters. It was then that my husband pointed out the numerous red carpet runners all over the large dining room. We realized they were to cover the dAted mauve stained carpet from the early 80 's. A dustied, spider-webbed matching green and mauve valence framed our water view. We could see the beat up, rusted out legs of the tables below the stained table clothes. These were then further covered over with brown paper-classy. Our waitress, Haley, was sweet and courteous. We each ordered a glass of red wine from an unimpressive list. When she brought the overfilled glasses she asked if I would smell it . Skeptical to play along, I asked why she was asking. She admitted to not knowing much about red wine, but thought it smelled funny and wanted me to check. I did and told her she is to trust her olfaction! The wine smelled like vinegar. She proceeded to tell us that their specialty wines don 't get used that often, so she has started to write the dates on the bottles so they know how many days or weeks have passed since the bottles were opened. the restaurant seats at least 150 people and they can 't turn over a bottle of red wine??!! We each ordered the surf and turf, a Sunday special. I had the filet and salmon. My husband had the popcorn shrimp and herb chicken. Both came with choice of soup or salad, potato and broccoli. My salmon wAs closer to cardboard it was so overcooked. I asked for med rare filet, but said if the chef has a heavy hand request it rare. She did and it was a perfect med rare. My husbands herb chicken was breaded, fried and smothered in cheese-disgusting. Before our departure I needed to use the restroom. In front of me were 2 employees carrying a mop and bucket with grayish water. They entered into the women 's restroom and proceeded to let me in. It was then that they asked which toilet had overflowed. While mopping the floor, one employee said to the other, I will never eat here...ever! Another customer and I walked out...and kept going.

I really enjoy this place. I like the setting and the food. I have noticed that their menu does change at times, depending on the season. They have delicious calamari. I like to order the stuffed shrimp, which isn't there all the time. That's the only downfall. So overall, good food and good views.