Nice ride there, but "not really worth it".
Being Polish and married to a European, this is about our 6th try thru ought the years trying to eat out in a "real polish" eatery.
It "just never happens".
As with any "nationality, being "polish, or Italian FROM that country", does NOT automatically make you a GOOD Cook of their specialty dishes,
As happenned here.
I actually have friends that are "county folk", mixed nationalitiy, and they have made GREAT tasting stuffed cabbage and homemade soups perogies, etc.
Nobody has ever topped mine(sorry, its true)
I give credit "where credit is due", but this is ok, but "not the best"...Plus portions are small...
REAL european decent "can't "give you enough" for your dollar.
But, if you really don't know what REAL polish food should taste like"...Go, you may be impressed.
Service too slow...
Everyone should take the drive and eat here "at least once".
This place gets a second star for their view. Â I'm shocked people rave about the food. Â Everything I tried on the menu when we came here with my wife's family was overpriced, small portioned, and extremely bland. Â My MIL's fish came with exactly 2 halves of a fingerling potato (and a few other vegetable tidbits). Â It took forever for the food to arrive. Â The waitress was foreign, which in itself isn't bad...but when everything we asked had to be relayed to her manager for translation, it got annoying.
It sure seems like we got a raw deal with our visit, and I'll hold my opinion as an overall singular experience.
But man, I've never been more disappointed in a restaurant, and I'll never be back. Â And for the record, I've lived in Germany for a year, and know good European food when I taste it :)
Leg's Inn is all about 3 things. Â The drive, the food and the view. Â All 3 are wonderful and well worth the experience in and of themselves. Â Put them together and you have an experience that is hard to beat anywhere in the country.
First, the drive. Â Coming in from the south, take the M119 through the Tunnel of Trees. Â Take your time on this narrow winding road because in summer this road is frequented by bicyclists as well as cars and when I say 'narrow' I really mean it. Â Take your eyes off the road for too long and you can end up with paint on a tree. Â The problem is the views are just so beautiful with Lake Michigan on the left and some truly spectacular properties on the right.
Second, the food. Â They serve traditional Polish dishes and there is no need to ever try the American side of the menu. Â Everything from the appetizer (Whitefish dip) to the soups (something Polish with potato, sausage and egg) to the stuffed cabbage and then finally a dessert was a delight, well prepared and served hot. Â The selection of Polish beers was very good as well.
Finally, the view. Â Pick a nice day and sit out on the patio among the glorious flowers and shrubs while drinking in the view of Lake Michigan. Â Really folks, it doesn't get much better than this.
I should also like to mention the well trained and attentive staff. Â I really don't know how they do it but many of the wait staff are college students working there during the summer and they lend a wonderful air of authenticity to the experience. I can't wait until we can go back.