“ Not sure how this place has any less than 5 stars! Cleanliness: The restaurant is absolutely clean and beautiful. Saw someone cleaning tables as we were eating- definitely brings comfort knowing they take cleanliness in mind. Restrooms were cleaner than any public restroom I have been in - and I have been to some pretty nice restaurants. Service: Hostess greeted and sat us instantly. Bar tender acknowledged us on the way out, too! Our waitress was absolutely fabulous and made her rounds constantly. Never had to ask for refills or anything. She took away used plates as we ate and was quick to offer menu suggestions. Amazing service! The Food: We started with stuffed dates and bison chili. The stuffed dates were amazing- great taste with the right amounts of everything to go with them. Highly recommend. Coconut shrimp was good. The bison chili was so flavorful and not lacking ingredients of any kind... Tons of meat, beans, and other vegetables! The chili was also not overly acidic, either. Ribeye was great... a little pricey at 60, but we considered it a splurge. Walleye was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. The baked potato was huge and cooked perfectly. Mashed potatoes are home made and have great flavor and texture. The French Dip was hands down the best one I have ever had - the aujus was AMAZING and not overly salty. Truffle fries were great, too! Overall: I highly recommend visiting The Forager. Great food and great service. Don't complain about prices- things like that you can find out beforehand. If you're looking for something easier on the bank account, look elsewhere. BUT this place has great quality food and it is worth the price. Sidenote: We shared a brownie sundae for dessert. Best brownie around! ”

“ My husband and I had our anniversary dinner here and everything in the restaurant’s power was absolutely amazing! Unfortunately there was a table by us that was incredibly rude to their server and was a bit of a bummer. I made sure to let our server know that the other server was amazing and I hope she was able to have a good rest of her night. We will for sure be back for more celebrations to come. Thank you!! ”

“ We had Brian as our server and how hilarious he was. Food came out GREAT and hot. Took left overs home. Tiffany had sweet and spicy shrimp tacos so delish. I had the chicken bacon wrap it was soooo good. Went back on Sun 3/23/ 25..had chicken strips dinner also really good and fresh... ”

“ This evening my wife and I celebrated her birthday at The Forager in Howard City, MI, and it was an exceptional experience that left us eager to return. From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance and attentive staff set the perfect tone for a special evening. The menu, featuring locally inspired dishes, was both inviting and creative, making it tough to choose. My wife opted for the pork chop, which was perfectly cooked—juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, complemented by well-seasoned sides that elevated the dish. I went with the bluegill fish & chips, and it was a standout. The fish was fresh, lightly battered, and fried to a golden crisp, paired with perfectly seasoned fries that were the ideal balance of crispy and soft. The portion sizes were generous, yet the quality never faltered. To cap off the night, we shared the apple crisp a la mode, and it was nothing short of fantastic. The warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and crunchy topping, paired with creamy vanilla ice cream, were pure comfort in every bite. The service was impeccable, with staff ensuring every detail was perfect. The Forager delivered a memorable evening, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit. ”

“ There were 8 of us who went out for a family dinner and drinks. Several wanted to try oysters so we ordered the oyster appetizer. I’m not into oysters, but everyone else liked them, especially my wife. For the main meal I had the ball steak with grilled shrimp, baked potato, and asparagus. It was delicious! ”

“ From the calamari to the shrimp tacos we enjoyed everything we had. Service was attentive and responsive. The restaurant is inside an old restored building and has some neat character ”

“ We love The Forager. The historic building, excellent service and we’ve never had a bad meal. Always delicious. We enjoyed the service and conversation with our server, Bryan tonight. Top date night restaurant and worth the drive. ”

“ Spoiled ourselves with oysters and calamari! So good and the best calamari dish I’ve ever had, great flavor! Loved my salad with shrimp and the bread pudding was amazing also. The meatloaf was also delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals! ”