River Crab Blue Water Inn

Reviews

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  Mike Bishoping

  4 days ago
  1.0
  Overpriced when you consider the food and level of service.
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  Tom Nelson

  Dec 21, 2025
  5.0
  My wife picks a restaurant at random once or twice a month. She picked one today. I was a little leery when I saw it was part of a motel. But my wife had read the menu and I saw it had Charley’s chowder which is a signature soup of Bill Kruse’s restaurants. All his restaurants have superb food and service so I was put at ease. The ambience is superb. We elected to sit at a table by the window overlooking the water. The place was decorated for Christmas which was nice. Our server was David. Extremely professional. I asked if Bill Kruse owned it ( I know Bill because I am a real estate broker in Rochester Michigan and sold Bill’s son a house). David advised me that it was now owned by Landry restaurants. My wife and shared an appetizer of almond Bree with apple chutney. It was excellent. My wife ordered apple jack sea bass with a Martha’s Vineyard salad. I had one pound king crab legs and sunburst salad with goat cheese instead of blue cheese. Both salads were very fresh great tasting and quite large. My wife said that the sea bass she had was one of the best. The king crab legs were very fresh and the meat came easily off in solid pieces-it was the best king crab legs I have ever had!! David constantly made sure our drinks were refreshed and that everything was perfect. We opted for desert. I had the cheese cake which was wonderful with what appeared to be home made blueberry sauce ( I asked for it in the side because I have had some sauces at other restaurants that weren’t good) this blueberry sauce was superb. My wife had the creme brule’ which she said was very delicious. This was an awesome dining experience, and although a hour drive from my home we plan to go here again soon with friends. If you go you will not be disappointed. I suggest you ask for David as your server If he is available. Highest recommendation!!!
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  Thomas Hulsey

  Nov 26, 2025
  5.0
  We had the best experience thanks to our amazing waitress Shea! From the moment she came to our table, she brought personality, warmth, and so much positive energy that it completely elevated our meal. She didn’t just take our order — she connected with us, made us laugh, and somehow managed to stay on top of everything even during a busy rush. Drinks stayed full, food came out perfect, and she checked in at all the right times without hovering. It’s rare to find someone who can make you feel welcomed, appreciated, and entertained all at once, but she nailed it. You could tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re heading to River Crab Inn, cross your fingers you get her — she’s an absolute gem
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  Ranae Beyerlein

  Nov 25, 2025
  5.0
  Excellent food and service. Very accommodating staff. A true indulgence. We did not spend the night but had dinner to celebrate my birthday. I had shrimp linguine. Hubby had fish. This restaurant is as good or better than many that are in the Detroit area and its suburbs. It even beats most that are in Florida. Fresh and delicious food.
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  Kimmy K

  Nov 15, 2025
  4.0
  We went there for dinner. It was pricey, but the food was all amazing. All staff who worked here were amazingly friendly. However, our server, Angie, was friendly, accommodating and informative. It was nice to find a place with good tasting non-alcoholic cocktails. My husband's alcoholic drinks were good, but SO expensive. No holds barred, but our final bill was $200 for 2 persons. We could have eaten well for $100 if we we more cautious about the costs. Beautiful site on the river. You can watch freighters going by all day and night, even in the Winter. I love the fireplaces and the pianist. What a treat! Well worth a visit for a special event. The only negative (and why I didn't give it a 5 star) was that areas in the restaurant smelled like vomit. I think that it's the old carpet. Time for new flooring.

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