The Western Reserve - Muskegon (MI)

3 /5 Joshua Miller: My overall experience was positive. However, the menu and food were a confusing experience. The wood fired chicken was unavailable and so was the coulotte steak. The menu lists wagyu as an option on the pizza but does not indicate which cut. The menu also lists a black opal wagyu steak but does not list the cut. That is what I ended up ordering which was a denver steak. The steak was actually phenomenal and one of the best steaks I have ever received at a restaurant. It had a nice char and butter. It was also cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was very tender. The green beans were under seasoned and the mashed potatoes were dry. My wife got a pizza with caramelized onions and basil. However, the onions were not caramelized and the pizza had parsley instead of basil. The cheese also did not have much flavor. Overall, the pizza was pretty mid. Seemed like something you would get from one of those make your own fast casual pizza joints. The atmosphere was fun and our waitress was very kind and patient.

5 /5 Chad: The Western Reserve was an awesome surprise from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, with that classic steakhouse feel but without being stuffy. Their booths are honestly some of the best I have sat in: roomy, comfortable, and perfect for settling in and taking your time over a meal. Our server was friendly, checked on us often, and had great timing with everything, which made the whole visit easy and enjoyable. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, and it was one of the better versions I have had. It came out hot and creamy with plenty of flavor and just the right amount of cheese, and the wood fired flatbread it was served with was perfect for dipping. It disappeared from the table fast and set the tone for the rest of the meal. The highlight of the visit was the Golden Pulled Pork pizza. The crust had great texture, the golden barbecue sauce was sweet and smoky, and the pulled pork was tender and well seasoned. The jalapeño added a nice kick without overpowering anything. Overall, The Western Reserve delivered a really solid experience, and I would definitely come back and order both of those again.

5 /5 Kenny Wright: Placed a Togo order over the phone with Katie, she was great. We got wings and the ribeye, presentation was wonderful. I sat at the bar and ordered a drink while I waited for my food and the margarita was very good. 10/10 will definitely be back. Zane made my steak too can’t wait to try it!

2 /5 Nicolle H: Walked in and our feet stuck to the floor. Considered walking back out but figured we give it a shot. It was a neat old building, nice decor and the exposed bricks on the wall beautiful. The service was slow, especially for being fairly empty. Ordered a long Island iced tea and the shrimp cocktail. The drink tasted like sugar water. The shrimp came in the sauce. The menu online is not the same when we got there. The menu had 4 steaks available, not the 10 you see online.