Thirsty Buddy

4.2

11 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Welcome to Thirsty Buddy, a unique dining experience for all offering a swanky indoor lounge, four season deck, and outdoor patio. An upscale yet comfortable atmosphere serving hand-crafted cocktails, tantalizing shareables, wood-fired pizza, and expressive entrées. So come join us and see why Thirsty Buddy is the talk of Gun Lake, Michigan!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 397-1210
Website
https://thirstybuddygunlake.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering from 20 to 100+, Thirsty Buddy has a wide variety of catering options certain to please. Contact Julie at 312-961-8657.
Private party facilities
Thirsty Buddy offers 3 distinctive settings to host a variety of special occasions. From elegant wedding showers and rehearsal dinners to sophisticated business events and festive holiday gatherings, Thirsty Buddy is a blend of modern sophistication and rural charm perfect for your next event.

Location
12850 M-179, Wayland, MI 49348-9318
Neighborhood
Wayland
Cross street
M-179 and Patterson, just 2 miles east of the Gun Lake Casino.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Live Music Every Friday and Saturday Night
Multiple dates available
Enjoying live entertainment at Thirsty Buddy as a touch of sophiscation, elegance and fun to your night out. The dim lighting and plush seating inside the Lounge creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere or select our more casual four season deck or stunning ourdoor patio.
Trivia Thursday
Multiple dates available
Every Thursday night at Thirsty Buddy is Trivia Night. It's fun!!! Prizes for first, second and third place teams!

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very good and the staff were friendly. Food was acceptable but nothing special.
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StephanieR
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing in all aspects. Saturday night, no music as advertised. Lights up bright, pizza undercooked and cold. Service slow and unconcerned. Had to pay cash because they never came for our payment and we were super ready to go. Two thumbs down.
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MATTV
Grand Rapids
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Don’t order the prime rib. They should take it off their menu as they don’t cook it. It was grey and looked liked they microwaved it. The chicken and shrimp cocktail were excellent. Also the old fashioned was very good.
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HowieB
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to this new restaurant near our home, and I made a reservation to celebrate my wife's birthday. Abby was our server and did a great job to make our dining experience extra special. We ordered the mushrooms as an appetizer and a wood-fired pizza for dinner and both were excellent. We will definitely return again this summer when I'm sure it'll be even better with live entertainment, etc.
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JulieT
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In my reservation I suggested I wanted to sit on couches but it wasn't a requirement. When I arrived they didn't have couches left which was not a big deal to me but they offered moving furniture around for me. I declined and took an available table but was very impressed by the service and how they were willing to go above and beyond for me.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It's kind of hitter missed with this place depending on what time of the day you go and what day of the week you go. We went there on a Saturday when they had open miwhich. We did not know so that probably didn't help. Our food took over an hour. They have pretty good food but I don't know what happened last night. For the most part, I would recommend this place. I wouldn't recommend going during a really busy time.
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SandiR
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The prices reasonable. The drinks were awesome. They go the extra mile. We were celebrating a birthday and they let us bring in a cake.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool atmosphere! Awesome selection of drinks. Roasted chicken was amazing! Asparagus was soggy and needs some serious help. Would love to see a steak on the menu. Will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are always a little concerned when we read poor reviews about a place, but we decided to try it anyway. Really happy we did! Really near place. Our service was great and the wood fired pizzas were awesome. The Mack ‘n Cheese needed to be a little saucier, but that’s seriously my only complaint. Can’t believe this place isn’t busier. Will go again when it gets warm to try the outdoor activities they offer as well!
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RickH
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner in an igloo, toasty warm, Dominic did an outstanding job! Good food and drink, we will be back!
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FAQs

Thirsty Buddy is rated 4.2 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

12850 M-179, Wayland, MI 49348-9318

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
M-179 and Patterson, just 2 miles east of the Gun Lake Casino.
Neighborhood
Wayland
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thirstybuddygunlake.com/
Phone number
(269) 397-1210
Catering
Catering from 20 to 100+, Thirsty Buddy has a wide variety of catering options certain to please. Contact Julie at 312-961-8657.
Private party facilities
Thirsty Buddy offers 3 distinctive settings to host a variety of special occasions. From elegant wedding showers and rehearsal dinners to sophisticated business events and festive holiday gatherings, Thirsty Buddy is a blend of modern sophistication and rural charm perfect for your next event.

Thirsty Buddy

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Live Music Every Friday and Saturday Night

Trivia Thursday

Menu

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Thirsty Buddy restaurant rated?

Is Thirsty Buddy currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information