The Southerner

Incredible! Food, atmosphere, and service were top notch. The space is very casual and cozy, and it overlooks the river, so your views are quite tranquil. We split the half chicken and it was the...

After a long day of exploring and driving, we were looking for something hearty to eat. Arrived around 5:30 PM and there was a slight wait. We went to the front patio to grab drinks, which were...

7.5/10 | June 2025 | This was our second time back to The Southerner and gave it another go. I feel like our first time there was the same experience, but busier because we went during dinner...

The server was super kind and helpful but it took WAY too long to get our food. Food was delicious

I heard great things about this unassuming establishment on the Kalamazoo River. Getting nods from James Beard is no easy feat. While there was some things that I loved, there were other aspects...