5 O'Clock Sports Bar

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  So when I was thinking of what to write for this review, one word kept coming to the forefront of my thoughts--STICKY!  Sure this place is huge.  And, yes, they have a lot of TVs.  And, to be honest, I don't really care how good the food might be, because when everything you touch is STICKY, it kind of grosses you out.  Once you touch a sticky menu, and then a sticky table cloth, then everything just feels sticky, no matter if it's in your head or not--the glassware, the tableware, the plates...blah.  As a result, I felt most comfortable ordering typically bar food staples--wings and fried pickles, which, I gotta admit, were both pretty impressive.  The wings were infused with blue cheese, which is impressive to say the least.  The pickles you could tell were hand-battered, and they came with an AMAZING, yet really spicy sauce.  They also do have a rather nice beer selection from MI, although it was served in a, you guessed it, sticky glass.  My fiance ordered black bean burger, which I'm pretty sure was the same thing as those frozen ones you buy at Costco--but it wasn't terrible.
  
  If you have children, there are a few cool arcade games to keep them occupied.  Also, this is extremely convenient for those staying at the Hampton, as they literally share the same parking lot.  
  
  One more negative--would it really kill them to trim the bushes and pull a few weeds??  This place has less curb-appeal than Waffle House.

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  Posted on 06.11.12 Dan N.

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  I'm not a big fan of the bar itself but I must say... Their Wings are the best in town.  They have some Thai Sweet Chili wings that are not on the Menu but they are out of this world good!   I'll always be a Customer as long as they keep the Wings just the way they are!

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  Posted on 06.04.12 Kevin R.

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  I've been here 3 times.  First two times were Ok.  Last week, below average.  This place is huge and there is not very many people there dining during dinner rush on a Friday evening which should tell you something.  Like their burgers...fries and rings are not good.  Rings look really good but not crispy.  Potato skins and beef app's not recommended either.

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  Posted on 11.18.11 Scott B.

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  Decent place, but quiet, even at dinnertime.  The fries and appetizers were pretty good, and the beer was cheap, but the burger was pretty average.  A little dry with a bit too much bun.  There are much worse places to stop if you're around the dunes/beaches though.

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  Posted on 11.15.11 Erik H.

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  Average bar food.  The restaurant set up our waitress - new and no help.  So took a while, but once we got the food it was good.

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  Posted on 07.24.11 P R.

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  This is a nice bar to visit but definitely not the best place I've ever been.
  
  Jason, the bartender, was very nice and very speedy with the refills.  He was also fairly knowledgeable about the bar's variety of beers.
  
  I ordered the Reuben, my favorite "bar food."  It was mediocre but I wasn't unhappy that I ordered it.
  
  It is located right next to the Hampton Inn which makes it a great place to visit after a long day.

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  Posted on 03.04.11 Zechariah S.

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  Good for big parties and bar action. Pretty typical sports bar.
  
  We played bags in the courtyard, fun fun!

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  Posted on 10.27.10 J M.

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  It's a bar.  It's a pretty nice bar.  The food isn't very good.  The first item I ordered they didn't even have.  I went with a group of around 15 for dinner and drinks.  I'd go back anytime for drinks but not for dinner.

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  Posted on 10.01.10 Kurt R.

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  A great local bar that has just about everything you want in one....small, well-lit front bar area with plenty of TVs & hightop tables, a pool room, large eating & banquet areas, a game room, & finally a patio. There may be more downstairs, but I've only been down there for the restroom.
  
  A short double gets you a strong cocktail & the food is pretty good.  Wings, sandwiches, & more expensive entrees that are all  very good.  No complaints about the service.  The only negative WAS the amount of smoke in the place, but that has been fixed thanks to the new non-smoking laws.
  
  Five o'clock sports bar is a great bar that you should take the time to visit.

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  Posted on 08.30.10 D h.

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  Friends, TV, and Liquor. Anything else?

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  Posted on 08.06.10 Ryan E.

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  This place is very large and and got a lot, full bar, eat in area, TV's, 3 pool tables, and kid area arcade. I have only had there appetizers but the one I had was ok.

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  Posted on 06.29.10 Eric R.

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  Lots of TV's, Average bar. Food tasted like every thing was frozen and microwaved nothing fresh. ok to stop in for a beer but I would eat else were.

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  Posted on 04.27.10 Rick S.

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  This place is great.  Went on a Monday for $2 domestics.  More sports screens than Las Vegas, plus the service is quick and friendly.  Has basic bar food, plus good vegetarian options and some fairly fancy entrees. Regulars comes here for trivia and pool, and it gets a few bikers, as well as some families.  Pretty much a hodge-podge of SW Michigan.

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  Posted on 07.28.08 J B.

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  5 O'clocks is quite a large, well stocked bar with tons of TVs and hooked up with Buzztime (interactive trivia).  Generally just a great place to kick it.  
  
  The only thing I've ever eaten here was the fried platter of goodness.  It was HUGE, came with 5 dipping sauces and consisted of a wide variety, including, chicken strips, onion rings, jalapeno poppers, fried pepper slices, pot stickers and mozzarella sticks.  I think I took a few years off of my life due to all of that grease.

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  Posted on 03.09.08 Noel M.

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