Big Buck Brewery & Steak House

This restaurant has been closed for at least 2 years. I believe they have another location up north somewhere. more

This restaurant has been closed for at least 2 years. I believe they have another location up north somewhere. more

Don't bother with this restaurant chain! After many years of visiting this location, they have closed down and not even bothered to tell their customers that they did. I always used to go there as I loved the food and the service, but we wernt on their website last night, even phoined them and there was nothing about them being closed at all. We drove all the way from Toledo, OH with 3 young kids and 5 adults only to find a sign on their door informing their EMPLOYEES that they were closed due to the increase in their lease and not wanting to pay it and that they would be paid in full. Didn't even have the courtesy to apologies to their customers!! Absolutely disgusted! Pros: No pros 'cos their not even open! Cons: Didn't even bother to post info on website or on their recorded info on the phone! more

The service at this establishment was a complete embarassment to our group. First off we arrived at 4:40 pm on Saturday afternoon and were told 20 minutes for a table. No problem there, 35 ,minutes later i went to inquire about the status of the table and the hostess was very rude and replied "" we do not have any tables now but you can go ask a table to leave if you wish"". I was appauled at this response and quietly just went back to waiting. After getting seated we get to a table with no silverware and only 6 menus for our party of 8. We went and found our own menus since the staff was unavailable to help us. We waited 13 minutes before a server came by to take our drink order. I am in the restaurant business and this is completely unacceptable. Pros: Nothing Cons: Service, Speed, Most Everything more

I love this place! The food is excellent, the staff is fun and the beer is THE BEST. I had a steak, my friend got pasta - everything was tasty. We used their shuttle service to get to the Piston's game, and it was great. Didn't have to wait forever to get out of the Palace parking lot, and we got an after-game drink and appetizer when we got back (yes, we ate there twice in one day!). Pros: Happy Hour, Shuttle Service more

I was very excited to try Big Buck however my boyfriend and I had gone there for an early dinner before a Pistons game at 3:30pm and despite the fact that there were no more then 7 tables in the non-smoking area it still took 40minutes to get even our appetizor. We were offered the wrong appetizor and then about 5 minutes later we were offered ours but not before it had been sitting on someone elses table! The server realized he took it to the wrong place and then offered it to us claiming that no one had touched it. We declined the appetizor even after they offered to make it again but we had already waited 40minutes for that and just wanted to eat, we were starting to run late. Also, a table next to us who was seated 25 minutes after us were already nearly done with their salads and we had not even had a bite to eat yet. So we finally got our dinner and it was great! WHen our check arrived we paid full price. The manager was never aware that we were angry or dissatisfied and we werent offered a discount or even a desert. I am just surprised that since it was so slow, our food came out so late, and the manager was not even aware of what was going on in the restaurant. We are not going back! Pros: The food was good when you got it and it was your own! Cons: Food took forever despite the place being slow, was given food off someone elses table! more

I went to Big Buck for the first time this past week because I wanted to watch the WORLD CUP. The game started at 10 am but, they don't open their doors until 11 am. The girl who answered the phone was so friendly and inviting. She said that they would be more than happy to open the doors for my group of 20 people at 10 am. Thanks to her and the staff at Big Buck we didn't miss anything. They also have the best burgers I've ever tasted. I definitely go back. Pros: Big Screen Televisions, Ambience, Amazing Service. more

I eat at Big Buck atleast every other week. I always order either their Buffalo Burger or their Brew Master Burger, they are both awsome. They are very flavorful and juciy. They also have a Venison Reuben thats just as good. It's served on Rye Bread with Saurcraut and 1000 Island Dressing it's incredible. If you haven't been to Big Buck yet, you need to get your butt in there. You will be very full and satified that you did. Pros: Great FOOD, Great BEER, Friendly SERVICE more

We read about this restaurant on the front page of the Oakland Press while staying at Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, Mi (Pistons Game). The hotel staff confirmed that the new ownership has infused a high level of energy into the restaurant making it the hottest spot in Michigan. My colleges and I have traveled the world dining at the most amazing culinary and service oriented restaurants and our dinning experience was amazing. We entered (hour and thirty minute wait) to a vibrant staff passing sample beer(s), fruit and cheese tray, wonderful protein samples of meat, etc. During our dining we counted over a thousand dinners and the overall dining experience was unbelievable. Watch out for the homemade beer is delicious; however, strong. Pros: Thumbs up! Cons: Large parking lot more

We had such a wonderful experience at Big Buck Brewery. The beer, food, and atosphere was all up to par! I would highly recommend girls to try this spot for happy hour or even Saturday night dinner!!! Great Beers too! Pros: Good Beers, Great Happy Hour, FREE Shuttle to Palac more

Wonderful place. Great food and surrondings. The beer is top notch! more

I was surprised to find such wonderful gourmet food at Big Buck! I loved the scallops and my husband went crazy for the venison rueben. The salad was great - crispy and fresh. They have a lot of variety - not just the usual ""steak and potatoes"" fare. Lots of wild game, seafood choices and unusual appetizers. The beer was great, too (I'm always happy to try a home-brew, and they have lots to try). I recommend the delicious stout (my husband liked the IPA). Our waitress was great - very friendly, efficient and helpful. This place is worth a special trip! Pros: Lots of Food Variety, Friendly Service, Great Beer more

Scallops and daily fish special were truly fantastic. I inquired into the kitchen and found that the Executive Chief (Mary) is from the school of Cordon Blue of France. Our server noted our inquiry and Chief Mary (who my spouse noted was stunningly beautiful) took us for a tour of her working kitchen the entire staff was fantastic and Chief Mary was wonderful and fun. The decor and building is amazing (several patrons where taking pictures of the restaurant) you dont have to wonder why this restaurant is so busy. Pros: Bar / drink menu, Amazing food, Cheif Mary more

A group of us have traveled through-out North America and this is the best dam hamburger place ever!!! Pros: Hot staff, Great late night, Hot staff more

Pistons shuttle works awesome. Park, entertain and enjoy one of the nicest (luxury) event buses. We finished our great romantic night with a humor and I do. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Great date place. We love the late night energy. Say hi to our new favorite waitress Sue. Pros: Luxury event shuttle, Great value more

My name is Kelly and I was traveling with my boss last week. The Hilton recommended Big Buck as one of the best restaurants in the state so we invited our clients to dinner (group of over 60). The experience was awesome (and I am a rather picky customer as my family owns several restaurants in the Cleveland area). What an amazing facility. As we say in the business GREAT FOOD FAST (HOT FOOD HOT & COLD FOOD COLD), WITH A SMILE AND ALWAYS ON TIME. Great job Scott (manager) and I look forward to our party in February that we have booked for 300. Pros: Amazing facility, great for groups, great service and foo more

I live in the area, however, the last few years the management changed quit a bit. New management is great (Brendan). I hear that the company has gotten rid of the ""old boys"" that were screwing this concept up. Who ever is making the changes thank you. This is going to be our frequent dining again. Great beer and big changes with the food and staff - Steve W. Pros: staff, service, food more

Wow - we have not been to Big Buck in the past few months; however, after shopping with out of town guest we went to Big Buck - Wow Wow Wow!! - they have made some great changes - Great food - our out of town guest loved the experience. We heard that Big Buck has made big changes. We were really impressed with the atmosphere, staff, and definitely the food was impressive. The steaks were awesome!!! We didnt know that there was shuttle service to and from the Palace. What a great idea! We will definitely take advantage of that service in the future. The new management is really doing a great job and working hard to make Big Buck the best place in town. Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Pros: great staff, great menu, great for groups more

Big Buck has recently replaced the bar area high tables and stools with dining tables and chairs. This changes the atmosphere in the bar area from the happy hour mingling crowd to a more sedated group. Less people are gathering after work to let their hair down. Loud laughing and funny outbursts are discouraged and even forbidden. Big Buck is definitely catering to the older or family dinner crowd. Too Bad. Pros: Large area, good lighting, full bar Cons: , strict policies, poor bar seating more