Kruse's Deer Lake Inn 7504 Dixie Highway, City of the Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

"Been here many times and can't believe I've never left a review because I have a fabulous experience every time! Tonight was no exception. Kids went through 3 bags of bread. So good. Calamari was delicious appetizer. Our waitress offered to make sauces on the side (yes pls for the kids). Crab cakes with mustard aoili was awesome dinner, complete with tasty bean salad and rice pilaf. Highly recommend. First time for a mocktail here...had the blueberry gin. Was just meh. But I'd try the mule next time. Parking is a bear (even with two lots) so just allow for time and be prepared for a wait some nights."

"The bread is amazing. The crab cakes are average. The seasonal peach pork scalopini was good, but the accompanying arugula salad needed help. I love arugula with lemon but the dressing was so tart it hurt my tongue. I also started with the seasonal peach salad, and it had 3 small peach pieces in the entire meal. My friend got the panko flounder and it was just ok. There was no seasoning in the breading in either dish which would have set it apart. Sadly, the most disappointing dish was the creme brulee which did not have a caramelized top shell. It was also oddly thick. Our waitress was awesome. All of the staff was super friendly. We were sat quickly without reservations and the tables were turned timely. Hopefully we just had a few outlier dishes. Will be back and hopefully will be able to give more stars."

"Smaller than I thought, but we enjoyed the seafood! Good drinks, and great food! We definitely will be going back when we go to DTE concerts!"

"Food was really great! Bartender was awesome and so friendly. I could tell he really enjoyed his job. My dinner was very good! Flavorful. French onion soup was very good!!!! The busser Quinn was working hard. Had a great conversation with him also. Staff was friendly. Busy but my food came out in good time. Will definitely be back."

"Fantastic food taste! Atmosphere was very loud due to the echo of talking. Service staff was very pleasant and helpful. Phone call reservations were made and carried out as listed, online reservations did not work for our party of 7. Some handicap accessibility but limited. Bread was fantastic! Will return again."