This place is great! I love the specials and the variety is wonderful. I like to bring visitors to The Brass because I know the quality is high and it's a lovely atmosphere. The dining area is well decorated and the bar has a wide selection. I'd recommend The Brass for a nice dinner or a nice lunch, if you're meeting someone from out of town.
Review Source:The best place to eat in Michigan as far as my husband and I are concerned. Thursday night is Tapas style as chef Emma and her crew put together 8 or 9 dishes of the freshest items available in unique combinations delighting their regular customers. It's a good place for vegetarian food, as well as excellent salmon. Service is sweet, atmosphere quiet on the dining side. We highly recommend The Brass.
Review Source:Probably 3.5 stars.
The food is good, maybe too ambitious, but better than 99% of places in the area.
The service is the real downfall here. Â It starts from the awkward seating process, and ends with servers who are really poorly trained and inattentive.
On 3 of my 4 visits here, the chef was out walking around chatting with diners. This is nice, but also sends a message to the staff that wandering away from their primary tasks is okay. Â It is not.
There is little to no pace to the experience, little attention to details (such as clean plates and silverware between courses), etc.
Servers just disappear for 10-15 mins at a time. Â
They should close down for a day, and head over to Zinc in Midland for a benchmarking trip on how to properly provide dinner service.
The menu is still too large.
I recently dined for lunch here with a group of six; because of the group size and busy activity in downtown Mt. Pleasant, I called for "call ahead" seating, and provided group size, name and time. When we arrived, the hostess had no knowledge of the call, but was still able to seat us.
I also inquired which salad option would be the most filling, since I was quite hungry. Our waitress recommended the Seared Salmon Salad, and indicated that the portion was significant. I then inquired whether the "Norwegian salmon" was wild caught or farm raised. Our waitress did not know, but quite confident that it was wild caught, but did not offer to check. I found out later that it was farm raised . Â Strike two.
When my lunch came, the salmon was a sliver in size, and I inquired the size of the portion, and it was stated, 4 ounces. Since my wife ordered the same entrée, it almost appeared as if they split a 4 ounce piece in half. I have never seen such a small serving when ordering salmon, which I order routinely. Strike three.
Some in our party decided to have dessert, and so three of us ordered the appealing sounding peach pie. After ordering and waiting a bit, our waitress came back and indicated that they were out of peach pie. So I decided to order the crème brulee; after another bit of time, the waitress came back and indicated that they were also out of that. It is quite curious, and quite disappointing that she did not let us know what was available given that three of our party were already disappointed with her lack of communication regarding the peach pie. Poor, poor, poor.
Needless to say, I will not be returning here. There are better choices in Mt. Pleasant to go to for an enjoyable dining experience.
I did not expect the menu options this place offered. Fingerlings, rosotto, walleye, but there is a whole other menu with classic bar food for the more picky types.
I ordered a ribeye with a chili sauce, grilled asparagus, and fingerling potatos. A friend got the walleye with tomato soup and another friend got a bacon cheese burger with steak-cut fries. Â The fish and steak came out stacked on our "sides." Â The side salad had fresh greens - NO ICEBERG - pears, pecans, red onion, and a citrus vinegarette. The steak was the most juicy and tender hunk of meat I have ever had. Â They use all grass fed, local, meat.
Zero complaints. We went in at 8 on a Friday night, were quickly seated, service was good, food was amazing, and the tab wasn't bad either. The ribeye, two sides, side salad, and fresh baked bread was $26 after tax (drank water).
Very good food!! The goat cheese bruschetta was amazing! I also had a Caesar salad with my meal which was ok, my friend got a soup that looked a lot more appetizing. I order the portabella mushroom and it was very good. I was stuff from our appetizer, the bread and the salad so it was hard finishing my meal but it was so good so I overstuffed myself.
We sat in the bar area and the guy playing the keyboard was playing it TOO LOUD, it would have been nicer if we could talk to each other without having to yell.
My girlfriend and I decided to try something different other than Mountain Town and decided to see what other restaurants Mount Pleasant had to offer. Â I did call ahead seating as it was Valentine's Day weekend and I didn't want to get left in the cold. Â When we got there, they seated us promptly at a nice quaint table. Â We were met with very polite and attentive service. Â The waitress was quite familiar with the menu (as she should be) but she was also able to offer me a wonderful pairing of beer with my food. Â We started off with an appetizer of lobster risotto. Â It was the perfect tone to start off the meal. Â It was creamy, flavorful and done to perfection. Â For our main entree, I ordered the duck confit while my girlfriend had the panko crusted chicken breast. Â Both were plated very beautifully and tasted just as good. Â The meal was finished off with a raspberry brownie which was not too big and not too small. Â It was perfect for two and not too overbearing. Needless to say the Brass Cafe has provided us with a memorable and pleasurable dining experience. Â We definitely will be back for more.
Review Source:pretty upscale place! Â You can fit in with dress clothes on or with jeans on. Â The bar is separated from the cafe part of it. Â When I went they had a magician going around to all the tables showing off tricks which was really cool! Â Their menu is a little expensive and the food is alright for the price
Review Source:I have been to the Brass cafe many times, and never walked out disappointed. Good wine, cocktail, and beer selection (no sparkling wine by the glass). Variety of appetizers to please everybody.  bread is always very fresh and special. Love their soup, but it's always a struggle to choose between soup or salad since both are very homemade.  Entree  is excellent at this price level. Recently had their five-spice pork shoulder and I thought the spice level was just right. After eating at Brass mutiple times I prefer Brass cafe much than Molly's in midland mi.
Should call ahead on nights when there is a show in Soaring Eagle Casino.
Delicious!
After reading the reviews for this place since we have gotten here about 2 months ago, I have been wanting to try it. Tonight was that lucky night.
We started off with the Honeyed Goat Cheese as an appetizer. It had goat cheese that was spread on like butter and chunks of goat cheese on it. The slices of roasted red pepper and the toasted almonds made this simple appetizer a prize-winner in my book. Our waitress offered us some regular bread with olive oil as well, but I chose not to engulf myself on bread when I knew other deliciousness would be coming shortly.
I also decided two months ago, that I was going to order the Sweet Potato Rissoto and the Petite Lamb Chops off the Appetizer menu as my entree. The Risotto was unlike any risotto I have ever had. It was subtly sweet with chunks of goat cheese and toasted pepitas (which tasted just like sunflower seeds). It wasn't over or under cooked, it was just right. The Lamb Chops were coated with herbs and spices. Brown and beautiful on the outside, pink and moist on the inside. The pickled carrot that it came with was also very good, just hard to eat.
My husband had the Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs. This big hunk of meat was so tender a toothless person could eat it. It was so tasty and juicy. This came on top of a bed of Mashed potatoes. I am a big fan of mashed potatoes so it saddened me when I got too full on my meal to eat more of this goodness.
As if the delicious food wasn't enough, they also had Lindeman's Framboise. I LOVE this beer, if you can even call it a beer. It is a raspberry Lambic beer "that is crisp with a very sweet, tart, berry flavor". This drink is hard to find in any liquor store in the city, and yet they have bottles of it here.
This was definitely the best food we have had here and I am sure it will stay that way.
This place is awesome! Â A must try for the area if you haven't already. Â Fresh local ingredients, nice fun atmosphere, attentive staff. Â The menu is creative but they should reduce the amount of items offered and simplify the dishes, too much isn't always better, sometimes letting the wonderful fresh food speak for itself says it all.
Loved it!
This is our absolute favorite restaurant, bar none. The food is always fresh, inventive and tasty, and we also appreciate the emphasis on local/regional foods. Small Dishes Night, on Thursdays, is always great fun. The desserts are outstanding, especially the homemade ice creams and sorbets. We've enjoyed the featured beers/wines of the day as well. We are also impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the waitstaff -- a rare thing around here.
Review Source:We had a surprisingly good meal here after an event elsewhere in the area (we were in from out of town). I had searched online for promising sounding restaurants in the area and this was one of the few options that intrigued me. We were not disappointed.
Excellent food, coupled with polite, attentive, and swift service. The dinner specials were excellent, the appetizers terrific, and the wine list more than sufficient. This restaurant is also quite accommodating for vegetarians, which is ultimately why I chose to try it (my companion doesn't eat meat).
We both thoroughly enjoyed our food and overall experience here. I don't know when I'll be in Mt. Pleasant next, but I plan to return here when I am.
Downtown Mt. Pleasant is not really the first place that springs to mind when you think of places to get some food that toes the line between gourmet and casual. As a matter of fact, with places like the Bird and Blackstones nearby, it's really not even close to the first place that should spring to your mind (not that there's anything wrong with those places).
Yet, somehow, the Brass Cafe & Saloon manages to pull it off. In a stylistic manner even. Although the food (and prices) do seem to be a bit on the upscale side, there's no pressure to wear a coat and tie in this place.
All the food here seems to be very fresh and especially unique. From every aspect of the dining experience, this place has it together. Food is plated very well, the flavors all seemed to be balanced, and there are definitely a lot of items on this menu you won't get anywhere else. At least, not nearby. This menu is sporting flavors like duck, lamb, mixed with spicy black beans, mojo reduction (read: delicious), and all sorts of great flavors. Stuff you think you might be tired of, like chicken breast, is given a fresh face here and prepared a new way you probably haven't had before AND will enjoy.
If I had to guess, I'd place the average price for dinner around $15 a person for an entree. Drinks, dessert, and any appetizers will certainly be extra. Your dinner entree does come with choice of soup or salad (not a super salad much to my dismay... that's what I thought she said, I swear!) and the obligatory basket of bread. Compared to other ho-hum restaurants, I'd say this is a pretty good value for your money.
What more could you want? Well, maybe better parking. It's either the street (yeah right) or the nearby lot by the old-ass theater which has seen better days and often fills up. No worries though, it's worth it once you get in. I give this place major props for having unique entrees, great flavors, awesome presentation, and fair prices. Why not five stars? I think it's because I wish it WAS more of an upscale experience. Everything else is in place... it just needs that final touch. Maybe it doesn't deserve the docked star, but I just can't give it 5 for some reason...
This place is awesome and I'll definitely be returning. ASAP.
The Brass has a great food selection and ambiance. They have a Tapas night that is just killer. The desserts are phenomenal and the beers are good too. They have a very seasonal menu so the food is always fresh and tasty.
The crowd here tends to be a bit more classy than some of the neighboring spots which makes it a great place for a first or special date. It's also a great place to take someone as a thank you.
Very classy and moderately upscale restaurant, though it's certainly fine to walk in wearing jeans. Â The menu is constantly changing, with a big focus on seasonal ingredients. Â If you're not in the mood for dinner, this is also easily one of the best places to stop for coffee and a dessert later at night. Â This is an ideal location to take a date you wish to impress, or simply to celebrate a special occasion. Â Take note that the restaurant can be extremely busy during major weekends for Central Michigan University (such as homecoming or graduation), so plan accordingly.
Review Source:One of, if not the best restaurant in Mount Pleasant. The Brass is locally owned (and I believe that the owners have a direct hand in managing, which really shows in the quality of food and service) which sets it apart from nearly every other restaurant in town. The food is always excellent and the portions are very reasonable (not the gigantic overeater sizes that many restaurants seem to use to try to compensate for lesser quality). They have a number of vegetarian options and specials which vary per the day. The lunch and dinner menus are different and both include a great selection.
The Brass also features live music in the bar area (which is much nicer and retains the cozy but elegant atmosphere that the restaurant seating area also has) some nights and they have a higher grade of "bar food" than most places. The wine and beer selection is also top-notch.
A definite must-visit when in Mount P, the Brass is right in the heart of downtown.
This is a really great to hangout at in downtown Mt. Pleasant. Â It's a very nice change from the typical bars around the city. Â The atmosphere is very classy and stylish. Â They have great food and a very good selection at the bar including seasonal microbrews. Â The restaurant and bar are seperated by a wall, so if you're looking for a nice relaxing place to take a date, check out The Brass Saloon.
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