Generally, you need to be prepared to journey a little bit off the crushed path to discover a good meal.
One restaurant that’s actually well worth the journey is Sanford Lake Bar and Grill.
Situated simply north of the village of Sanford at 3770 N. Bailey Street, Sanford Lake Bar and Grill is among the principal staples of the neighborhood due to its delicacies and repair to the realm. Since I used to be on project to put in writing a narrative in regards to the restaurant’s 50th anniversary – and the 35th anniversary of Dick and Sharlyn Corbat taking possession – I figured it was an opportune second to attempt their meals.
Wanting across the inside of the restaurant, I may see its historical past unfold like a map. The entrance a part of the constructing consists of the bar. The ambiance is that of a typical tavern: barely darker lighting, a well-polished high-top bar, several types of liquor mirrored in a mirror backsplash and a handful of large-screen TVs taking part in baseball and golf video games.
Antiques and objects straight out of the Corbats’ previous adorn the partitions and grasp from the ceiling; for me, it was an ideal sport of “I Spy” as I observed bicycles, fuel pumps, lanterns and toy automobiles.
Additional again, the constructing’s carpeted flooring transitioned into tile with a handful of cubicles lining the partitions. Once I interviewed the Corbats, they defined they constructed the additions because the restaurant’s reputation grew. This growth in enterprise may be primarily attributed to the introduction of freshwater perch to the menu.
Since I had heard many good issues in regards to the restaurant’s fish, I made a decision to attempt the small perch basket with tater tots as a facet and cottage cheese as an appetizer.
Fact be instructed, I’ve had cod, salmon and whitefish, however not perch.
The perch got here in three small strips alongside a beneficiant portion of tater tots, a roll and tartar sauce. I had no use for the sauce, however made use of the lemon wedges, spritzing the fish with juice. The perch was flippantly breaded, which offered a satisfying crunch with out overpowering the meat. The fish itself was delicate and barely flaky, however didn’t have the fishy style that I’ve come to dread with different aquatic dishes.
If fish isn’t your factor, Sanford Lake Bar and Grill has a number of different fashionable dishes. A few girls on the subsequent desk every ordered a plate of nachos, which I estimated may simply be changed into two, if not three, meals. The restaurant’s pizzas and burritos are additionally fan favorites.
I might be remiss if I didn’t point out the wonderful service I acquired. The workers deal with newcomers like associates and associates like household. The waitress who taken care of me was fast to handle any wants and usually verify in, at all times with a heat smile. In a means, it’s a spot that feeds each your physique and soul.
With the good service and hearty meals, I perceive how diners from Sanford and even Midland have made the trek to Sanford Lake Bar and Grill.
I supply my congratulations to the Corbats and I want them continued success within the years to return. Cheers!
Editor’s word: Out to Lunch with Tori will seem every Thursday within the Midland Every day Information. Victoria (Tori) Ritter may be reached at vritter@mdn.net
