Redwood Steakhouse & Brewery

This is easily my favorite restaurant in Flint when I’m looking for an upscale location with a local feel. Redwood has an outstanding beer selection to complement their high-​end steaks, appetizers, and desserts. It is also easily accessible in its location immediately off of US-​23. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking a new beer to try and for those looking to impress their friends or coworkers.

I Love the lively atmosphere. I had the prime rib and was not disappointed. The local beers were very tasty. I will dine here whenever I’m back in this area.

I have found either a drink or dinner maybe a dozen times here so far. What strikes me about those trips is how consistent the food, drinks and service are.
First the RAW Bar has a fun bunch that will get as creative as their ingredients will allow. What they create is really great. Eat the seaweed salad that comes along. It is delicious-​not just a garnish.
The ribeye is really good, especially blackened (for variety) as is the prime rib.
But really, I find myself here for a decent brew house beer, made in house.

Nice place, good food with huge portions. They also brew their own beer on site.

Me and the crew from work like to come here sometimes after mandatory office meetings for a drink and to talk about work, what else.
I can’t say too much about the food, but the bar is nice. Nice atmosphere, very inviting. and quiet. As a brewery, it’s good. As a restaurant, I’m not sure yet.
It seems to be a favorite place for my workmates. It’s basically the place a small group of us run to immediately after an afternoon of these tedious work meetings. We can blow off steam and relax here with a couple pints.

If you’re going for their buffet for a special occasion, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! The food was horrible! My son didn’t even eat anything and when I told the waitess about it, she said she would ask her manager. Well, I waitress for a living and know she didn’t say a word to him because what manager doesn’t want to talk to an upset and disappointed customer? Over a hundred dollars worth of horrible food!

This is a good restaurant. I had the crab and steak and enjoyed it. I started out the meal with oysters and they were delicious!

Stopped in for lunch, a nice atmosphere, good sized menu and the food was delicious. There was a certain specific taste to their french fries that made them really stand out, I will definitely be back my next trip through Flint.

I didn’t think I’d be back this soon or ever again. Another snowstorm brought me a week later but I’m not so happy with Redwood this time around.
I went with the Plank Salmon entrée and was disappointed at the bland and standard fare. The worse part was that part of the plank, a thinly shaved piece was under my fish and slightly soft enough to get swallowed by me. In fact, it was probably more than one piece before I realized what was occurring here. Now the thing (can I call it a splinter?) feels like it’s stuck in my throat.
Add to that the extremely bitter balsamic vinaigrette with the accompanying entrée and the bland rice pilaf.
I would try this place one more time to average out my initial good experience but even then the food wasn’t as outrageous as you’d think the price would dicta

The only premium dining experience in the flint area! We have had Kevin as our server multiple times, but whether we have Kevin or others, our experience is always awesome. The food is more than top notch, Great cuts of beef and amazing sides. The Dutch Apple pie is the best desert, make sure you save room!

We found ourselves in flint during a bad weather storm, staying in the gateway center without a rental car, so this place was our saving grace. Beers are good, nachos are great, had a good pizza and a good burger along with a couple of salads over three meals here. The staff is friendly. What more could you ask for, all with reasonable prices.

Ventured here while looking for dinner after a work conference. The reviews were glowing!!! So my co-​workers and I gathered our coats and off we go!
When we arrived the place was packed. Good sign, right? NO!!! We were seated at a stick table but no big problem they were busy due to the conference attendees looking for dinner.
I was set I wanted the ribs, oh no they were out. No problem let’s try the salmon on crab cake dish with crab meat on top and partner it with the specialty beer. No more of the beer on special but they had the salmon.
When my food arrived the crab cakes looked great salmon was ok, but the crabmeat that was to top the dish was imitation crab! REALLY! I asked my waiter if it was imitation and he said no. Which was a lie, the crab cake had real crabmeat not this thick pink chewy mess.
Over all stick table, no ribs, no beer on special, and imitation crab.
Thanks but no thanks!

I’ve never taken the time to write a Unilocal review before, but this place deserves it. Traveling on business, who would think I’d find my favorite restaurant in FLINT MICHIGAN!
The atmosphere– incredible, the place is packed on a Thursday. Really cool cabin vibe with a separate sports bar-​ish room for less formal dining
Service — bartender has been nothing but attentive and friendly
Beer — brewed in house, very tasty and VERY CHEAP
Food — I had the steak Oscar it was wonderful
⁵⁄₅ would go out of my way to stop back here again

My business trips to Flint are made special by this place. They genuinely care about what they serve, and I’ve never had a bad meal or drink here.
I can recommend the Munich Helles and the Lake Perch.

I must admit I have a conflict of interest reviewing this place, as I worked there for a year in high school as a dishwasher. Even after eating here multiple times in the past, I am still impressed with their food and their beer. 9 years later they’ve still got it!
We came in before a wedding reception to get some beers and an appetizer. We decided to go with the pulled pork nachos, because who doesn’t want pulled pork on nachos? The chips were well done and crispy, may have been homemade? And slathered with barbecue sauce and pulled pork with melted cheese baked on top crusted with vegetables and jalapeños. Very well done. Oh also, their portion was enormous. Check the photo I posted.
The beer I tried was a limited release bourbon porter in a 7 ounce snifter glass. The beer was very balanced and smooth with a subtle hint of the barrel they aged it in. I truly enjoyed it.
From previous experience, if I were to come for dinner you can do no wrong here with a good cut of beef. Filet or T-​bone with the mashed potatoes would be my recommendation.
The service was quick and excellent, they always have a ton of space and you rarely have to wait for a table.
Overall: a very nice place to get a steak in a land of mediocre food. Their beer is pretty good too.

Beer is ok and food is average at best for the price. I always visited for the Lobster Sauté but that was removed from the menu. I have been back multiple times with my kids and none of us have really had anything good except the steak. It is a Steakhouse so order steak, anything else may lead you to disappointment. Last visit was the backend Mahi Mahi wrap and there was hardly any fish. Not enough to really taste. The Pulled pork sandwich has the worst bbq sauce and was not enjoyable either.

Redwood salad was drowning in balsamic dressing. Get it on the side. 8 oz filet was cooked to correct temperature. Green beans had too much oregano and oil. Wild grilled Mushrooms garlicky with too much oil. Get all oil on the side. Beer cold. Waitress was attentive. I didn’t share complaints.

It was so delicious! I got the Twin Rolls sushi platter and my boyfriend has the pot roast dinner with the white cheddar mashed potatoes. Three people at our table got nachos and (the server will warn you) they are GIGANTIC! The whole table probably could have shared and order of them. The pulled pork machines were especially delicious.
Being a brewery, they obviously have some great beers. I tried the Coconut Porter, which is a beer cocktail with rum, coconut vodka, and one of their own beers. It tasted just like a Mounds candy bar — very delicious if you LOVE coconut!

I was craving some calamari so I looked up a few places in the area that served it. This place was the closest by me so I figured I give it a try. This restaurant is a lot bigger in the inside, I was surprised with the way it is set up. It doesn’t look like a typical steakhouse. There are several seating areas and are sectioned off spaciously. There is a sit down bar in the back and another, more lounge like. I only walked in a little bit to take a glance, so I wasn’t clear with what I saw because the room was dimly lit. The service was friendly. I went to the bar to order my take out for calamari.
The calarmi was not my typical. It was thick and the coating of flour was really light. Though the frying wasn’t too great because there was no crunch and it kind of seemed a bit soggy. For a higher end place, I guess I shouldn’t expect that they give me much, but I was expecting a bit of a larger portion when they mentioned «for 2.» The sauce was interesting. It was thick, and more of a cajun style sauce. I expected calamari to be more thinly cut but these were large and chunky, which is why I assume there should be more coating of flour and fried a bit longer.

Standing Volcano Pork Shoulder Osso Bucco in Grand Banc, MI??? Really ?? Second best ever; they even had Broccolini as the veg !!! Perfect — nice bottle of red and all set! Perhaps too many white onions in the risotto– but very good nonetheless… Vito + Joe at Leonardo’s in Romulus — do not despair — your Volcano Roast is still primero my friends — not sure if it’s the cut or prep — still número uno !! Above average wine list at Redwood — priced right too — Opus 2010; Barolo’s; Amarone’s. Give Redwood (ie) a shot !!
JW