Blue Stem

Name: Blue Stem
Address: 15579 E. Augusta Dr., Augusta, MI, United States, 49012
Telephone: (269) 220-3977
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

192 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Great for outdoor dining

Located adjacent to Stoatin Brae, Blue Stem’s guest enjoy the same breathtaking views from one of the highest point in Kalamazoo County. Take in the scenery on the beautiful outdoor patio while listening to the running waterfall and warming yourself next to the fire. Of course, the scenery is amazing, but the food is just as good. The modern American flavors feature classic dishes with a twist. Add in the full service bar and warm atmosphere and you will see why Blue Stem is one of the best restaurants to visit in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon 11:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 220-3977
Website
https://www.gulllakeview.com/dine/blue-stem/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
15579 E. Augusta Dr., Augusta, MI 49012
Neighbourhood
Augusta
Cross Street
46th St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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WingsUS$9.00
Brined wings with your choice of dipping sauce, parmasean garlic, Asian ginger, or Caribbean jerk
BurrataUS$11.00
Marinated heirloom tomatoes, basil, burrata, rosemary
Stoatin DipUS$10.00
Marinara with roasted garlic and olive oil, topped with baked cheese and basil pesto, served with parmesan toast points
Margherita FlatbreadUS$12.00
Crusty flatbread topped with burrata cheese, olive oil, basil, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinegar
Pan Fried FetaUS$11.00
Panko breaded & pan fried Feta cheese with a Greek olive Tapenade, served with toast points
Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$9.00
Brussel sprouts, dried cranberries, red onion, candied walnuts, balsamic glaze, served warm

Soup & Salad

Scottish Fish ChowderUS$7.00
Smoked whitefish, potatoes, corn, onion, cream
Beef Steak ChiliUS$7.00
Pot Roast, kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, peppers, scallions, cheddar, tortilla chips
Arugula SaladUS$10.00
Organic spicy greens, Kalamata olives, shaved parmesan cheese, pistachio + lemon vinaigrette
Chicken Chop SaladUS$12.00
Chopped iceberg, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$10.00
Romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Tomato Burrata SaladUS$11.00
Burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic glaze

Medium

Pasta CarbonaraUS$18.00
Fettuccine, bacon, Carbonara sauce, heirloom tomato, Burrata, parmesan and basil
BologneseUS$17.00
Beef, onion, mushroom, garlic, tomato sauce, with hand cut pappardelle and parmesan
Summer Chicken PastaUS$15.00
Pene pasta with garlic cream sauce, summer squash and zucchini
Shrimp & GritsUS$18.00
Gulf shrimp, bbq broth spinach, grits, and a pice of crusty bread
Beef Tips & RisottoUS$19.00
Flame seared tenderloin tips, risotto, and mushroom ragu, chef vegetable
Kobe BurgerUS$15.00
Kobe beef, gouda, lettuce, tomato, and onion Served with parm fries

Principles

Mahi MahiUS$25.00
Grilled Mahi Mahi with coconut Chimichurri, seasoned rice and mango salsa
Faroe Island SalmonUS$26.00
Scottish salmon, cabbage, leek s, tomoato, stone ground mustard and caraway broth, pomegranate molasses and fingerling potatoes
Great Lakes WhitefishUS$23.00
Lake Superior fresh, panko and herb crusted, pan fried, basmati rice, and chef vegetable
Honey Pineapple Glazed ChickenUS$22.00
House brined roasted chicken, white rice with coconut and chef vegetable
Lemon Basil Grilled PorkchopUS$24.00
Grilled Pork Chops, lemon pepper, and herbs, served with chef vegetable and startch
Top Loin CoulotteUS$29.00
12 oz, top loin steak served with mushroom ragout, chef vegetable and startch
Peppercorn Crusted FiletUS$32.00
8 oz, choice beef filet crusted in peppercorns and a Cognac cream sauce, chef vegetable and starch

Sides

House SaladUS$5.00
Truffle Parmesan FriesUS$8.00
Chef Choice VegetableUS$5.00
Chef Choice StarchUS$5.00
Cheesy Anson Mills GritsUS$6.00

Desserts

Blue Stem Carrot CakeUS$7.00
Golden raisins, carrots, cinnamon, walnuts, cream cheese frosting
Creme BruleeUS$7.00
Chefs favorite house made creme brulee
Espresso BrownieUS$7.00
Coffee ice cream, sanders hot fudge, whipped cream
Upside Down Apple PieUS$7.00
butter, brown sugar, pecans, vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream

What 192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

192 Reviews

JM
JosephM
Cincinnati
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Third time trying this place and it is three stikes and you are out! Same poor service as the past two times, this time accompanied by a limp lettuce ceasar salad, overcooked "medium-rare" burger, very stale carrot cake for desert, and a barely warm cup of coffee. At this time of year, with the sun setting well before dinner time, the stunning views this place has to offer in the summer are absent so even the atmosphere didn't offer any appeal. Not coming back.
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JosephP
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful view!!! Very good service! Very good food!! Really enjoyed ourselves. We just discovered you about a week and half ago. Will be back again in the spring!
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Llynn
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our party of 6 genuinely enjoyed the experience. The service was friendly and prompt, the food was good and the atmosphere was great. I would recommend the restaurant to all.
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GeorgeB
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptionally good. Will be coming back and telling friends about this gem of a restaurant!
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KendraH
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful view, great service, and the food was amazing!
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Cheryl
Detroit
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t really speak to the noise level as we were the only customers in the restaurant at that time.
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KevinM
Grand Rapids
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our first time here, and it was enjoyable. Great location/view. Good food. There were a number of staff standing around the bar who were quite loud.
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JudyH
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great first visit to Blue Stem. We took advantage of the patio on a beautiful afternoon. Kristin’s service was spot on, as was her wine recommendation. We look forward to going again!
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RobertS
Grand Rapids
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always outstanding see goggle review.
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Tess
Grand Rapids
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The server was very good. The service was good halfway through, then she got really busy, so it slowed down considerably. I do not blame the server for that. I feel there wasn’t enough help. The ambiance would have gotten a higher rating, but the noise level from other patrons brought that score down. As soon as we walked in, it was extremely loud and continued during our entire meal. The food was good.
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15579 E. Augusta Dr., Augusta, MI 49012

Additional information

Cross Street
46th St.
Neighbourhood
Augusta
Hours of Operation
Mon 11:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.gulllakeview.com/dine/blue-stem/
Phone number
(269) 220-3977

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Small

Shrimp CakesUS$11.00

WingsUS$9.00

BurrataUS$11.00

Stoatin DipUS$10.00

Margherita FlatbreadUS$12.00

Pan Fried FetaUS$11.00

Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$9.00

Soup & Salad

Scottish Fish ChowderUS$7.00

Beef Steak ChiliUS$7.00

Arugula SaladUS$10.00

Chicken Chop SaladUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Tomato Burrata SaladUS$11.00

Medium

Pasta CarbonaraUS$18.00

BologneseUS$17.00

Summer Chicken PastaUS$15.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$18.00

Beef Tips & RisottoUS$19.00

Kobe BurgerUS$15.00

Principles

Mahi MahiUS$25.00

Faroe Island SalmonUS$26.00

Great Lakes WhitefishUS$23.00

Honey Pineapple Glazed ChickenUS$22.00

Lemon Basil Grilled PorkchopUS$24.00

Top Loin CoulotteUS$29.00

Peppercorn Crusted FiletUS$32.00

Sides

House SaladUS$5.00

Truffle Parmesan FriesUS$8.00

Chef Choice VegetableUS$5.00

Chef Choice StarchUS$5.00

Cheesy Anson Mills GritsUS$6.00

Desserts

Blue Stem Carrot CakeUS$7.00

Creme BruleeUS$7.00

Espresso BrownieUS$7.00

Upside Down Apple PieUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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