Fireside Kitchen - Village of Clarkston (MI)

3 /5 Luxxe Travel: Fireside Kitchen has a really nice vibe, cozy and stylish with great ambiance. We started with the crab cake appetizer. It was okay and came out room temp, which made it kind of underwhelming. Husband ordered the stuffed sweet potato entrée which was actually really good, probably the HIGHLIGHT of the meal. I had the pork tomahawk cooked medium, but it was tough and totally lacking in flavor. I only managed two bites. We ordered a Glenfiddich 12 neat, which is usually a solid choice, but it felt overpriced for the location. Our server was very kind and attentive, which made the experience better. After dinner, we found the speakeasy downstairs and that was definitely the best part of the night. Took us about 10 minutes to find the hidden doorbell (kind of like an escape room), but once inside, the vibe was amazing. The bartender was great, and we enjoyed a double poor of Wooven Honor neat and an Irish whiskey flight . Overall, Fireside has a lot going for it with the ambiance and speakeasy, but the food and drink pricing could use some improvement.

5 /5 Charlene Cathcart: My absolute favorite bar/speakeasy. The vibes are always right, the cocktails are amazing, and the experience is consistently top-tier. Huge shoutout to Sebastian and Randy—easily the best bartenders. They’re friendly, talented, and somehow always know exactly what drink you’re in the mood for. This place feels like home every time I’m here.

3 /5 Ashley Yaldo: The restaurant is smaller than expected on the outside. The overall aesthetic is really nice. It’s cozy and relaxing. We went on a Friday night and it was busy. I would recommend calling ahead to make reservations, again given the size. Staff were all friendly and helpful. For drinks I tried Lime in the coconut and if you like coconut I would recommend it. It was tasty. For starters we had prosciutto flatbread and it was fantastic. Highly recommend. Dinner I had the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes. It was good overall. I wish the potatoes had been a creamer consistency. They were dense. My boyfriend ordered the steak with chimichurri and steak fries. This was also okay. The steak came out an under medium rare, and the fries were good. The chimichurri itself was very garlic forward and overpowered the steak. We would go back and try other things next time.

5 /5 Valerie Sitarski: UPDATE: We returned to Fireside Kitchen to make sure that our amazing first visit wasnt just a fluke - IT WAS NOT! We experienced the same great service (Diamond, waitress by request), amazing food and incredible ambiance. We tried one of the new editions to the menu, calamari, and it was excellent. It wasnt greasy at all and we wanted a vat of the sweet chili sauce - compliments to the chef-Josh! Shout out to one of the owners - Jake, who made his way to our table to ask how things were going with the meal. He was very engaging and sincere - made us feel right at home. Last but not least, Justin - the amazing bartender. I requested a Brandy Alexander made with ice cream. He doesnt use blenders so he hand shook the ice cream until it was pourable to make my drink - incredible! If I could give them more than 5 stars - I would! This is a scratch kitchen and the food here delicious!! ****************************************************** Absolutely Amazing Experience at Fireside Kitchen! From the moment we walked into Fireside Kitchen, we knew we were in for something special. The warm, cozy atmosphere made us feel right at home, and the service was truly top-tier. Our waitress, Diamond, was a total gem—no pun intended! She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She made excellent recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed throughout the evening. You can tell she really cares about her guests experience. The drinks were another highlight of the night. The bartender crafted one of the best Old Fashions I’ve ever had—perfectly balanced, smooth, and just the right amount of flair. It’s clear they take their cocktails seriously here. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Every dish we tried was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. From appetizers to dessert, not a single note was missed. Fireside Kitchen is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back—and asking for Diamond again!

5 /5 Stephanie Slemons: Absolutely loved Fireside Kitchen! We started with two fantastic cocktails, then shared the flatbread appetizer—hands down the best I’ve ever had. I had the sea bass, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband’s burger was equally amazing. We finished with a dessert that was truly out of this world. Cozy atmosphere, great service, and top-notch food. Can’t wait to go back!