Blue Stem

4.1 (156)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

15579 E. Augusta Dr., Augusta, MI 49012

About this restaurant

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Sunday 11am-8pm Monday 11am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm
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
Neighborhood
Augusta
Cross street
46th St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Shrimp Cakes$11.00
Gulf Shrimp, shallots, thyme, red peppers, burnt scallion aioli
Wings$9.00
Brined wings with your choice of dipping sauce, parmasean garlic, Asian ginger, or Caribbean jerk
Burrata$11.00
Marinated heirloom tomatoes, basil, burrata, rosemary
Stoatin Dip$10.00
Marinara with roasted garlic and olive oil, topped with baked cheese and basil pesto, served with parmesan toast points
Margherita Flatbread$12.00
Crusty flatbread topped with burrata cheese, olive oil, basil, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinegar
Pan Fried Feta$11.00
Panko breaded & pan fried Feta cheese with a Greek olive Tapenade, served with toast points
Roasted Brussel Sprouts$9.00
Brussel sprouts, dried cranberries, red onion, candied walnuts, balsamic glaze, served warm

Soup & Salad

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

Medium

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

Principles

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

Sides

House Salad$5.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries$8.00
Chef Choice Vegetable$5.00
Chef Choice Starch$5.00
Cheesy Anson Mills Grits$6.00

Desserts

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

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Blue Stem.

4.1

(156)

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

156 Reviews

JM
JosephM
Cincinnati4 reviews
1.0
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 Rapids1 review
5.0
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
Richmond1 review
4.0
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 Rapids1 review
5.0
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 Rapids1 review
5.0
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
Detroit13 reviews
5.0
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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JudyH
Grand Rapids2 reviews
5.0
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 Rapids38 reviews
4.0
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 Rapids1 review
3.0
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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TomM
South Carolina15 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 4, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great steak and service was wonderful!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Sunday 11am-8pm Monday 11am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm
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
Neighborhood
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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Blue Stem

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Small

Shrimp Cakes$11.00

Wings$9.00

Burrata$11.00

Stoatin Dip$10.00

Margherita Flatbread$12.00

Pan Fried Feta$11.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Soup & Salad

Scottish Fish Chowder$7.00

Beef Steak Chili$7.00

Arugula Salad$10.00

Chicken Chop Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Tomato Burrata Salad$11.00

Medium

Pasta Carbonara$18.00

Bolognese$17.00

Summer Chicken Pasta$15.00

Shrimp & Grits$18.00

Beef Tips & Risotto$19.00

Kobe Burger$15.00

Principles

Mahi Mahi$25.00

Faroe Island Salmon$26.00

Great Lakes Whitefish$23.00

Honey Pineapple Glazed Chicken$22.00

Lemon Basil Grilled Porkchop$24.00

Top Loin Coulotte$29.00

Peppercorn Crusted Filet$32.00

Sides

House Salad$5.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$8.00

Chef Choice Vegetable$5.00

Chef Choice Starch$5.00

Cheesy Anson Mills Grits$6.00

Desserts

Blue Stem Carrot Cake$7.00

Creme Brulee$7.00

Espresso Brownie$7.00

Upside Down Apple Pie$7.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable