About

Serving Muskegon for More Than 35 Years

The Sandbar has been Muskegon’s favorite place to meet friends and grab amazing grub for nearly four decades. If our walls could talk, we’d get an earful! Sandbar is truly a legacy.

In 2018, Kristi DuShane became the community favorite’s newest proprietor. With more than 30 years experience in the food and beverage industry, Kristi is an expert in customer service and restaurant management.

“People visit the Sandbar for the ice cold beer, our delicious comfort food, and our homey and welcoming atmosphere,” Kristi shares.

To carry the torch of a beloved establishment like Sandbar is no easy task. Long-time regulars agree that the legend, that is Sandbar, is alive and well with Kristi at the helm.

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And Breakfast TOO!

During the height of the pandemic, the Sandbar listened to its customers and added breakfast to its offerings. During an uneasy time, it was a risk. It paid off in spades!

Today, Sandbar opens everyday at 7am for their early morning breakfast crowd! On the menu you’ll find omelets, breakfast sandwiches, and you can never forget the always adored Bloody Mary’s and mimosas.

This addition expanded Sandbar’s kitchen from one individual to a team of four. With a fry station, a grill, and the more robust offerings, the kitchen is always hopping!

Wednesday nights are special at Sandbar!

Join us for Lori’s Wednesday Night Specials!

What started as an occasional offering has now become a staple that draws in weekly crowds. Depending on the night, Lori may whip up anything from chicken alfredo and beef stroganoff to meatloaf, goulash with garlic toast, and chicken and dumplings. The Sandbar’s Wednesday night specials are comfort foods that transport you to simpler times.

Visit us every Wednesday to see what seasonal offering Lori will whip up next!

Gift Cards

Give the gift that keeps on giving – gift cards! Gift cards are available for purchase in-store, and make excellent graduation, birthday, and “just because” gifts.

Reservations

We do not offer reservations. Availability is offered on a first come, first served basis.

What Our Customers Say About Us

Sandbar

4.4

Based on 171 reviews

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Gary Appel (Burtrand)

19:29 01 Dec 22

Food was very good but this particular day there was a DJ playing very loud obnoxious music. We left early when it started.

Daniel Bruesch

18:12 12 Nov 22

I stopped there to have chili dogs and fries on Thursday, the price was descent and the dogs were good, everyone was friendly and respectful. I did a karaoke last Friday nite and sang a couple songs and it was a good time running into ole friends..

Scott Goudie/Actor, writer

15:22 19 Oct 22

This place has been totally remodeled and spruced up. Staff is great. Food is wonderful. Not just bar food. Cooks are great.

Dee Baranowski

18:42 13 Oct 22

Enjoyed. I didn't care for the breading on the portobello mushrooms . Other than that it was great.

Randy Dusenberry

19:22 02 Oct 22

The waitress was super nice, if it was not for her great attitude I would have refused to pay. The Philly was tasteless, I could not finish it. It was like eating cardboard. The jalapeño popper was disgusting, it was served cold with NO bacon or seasoning. I spit it back out, it tasted like wax. I could make a better one over a camp fire. The famous wings were ok, but they were way to over seasoned. I wish I went somewhere else. 🙁

N T

21:09 16 Sep 22

Fantastic karaoke Friday and Saturday starting at 9 pm. It is the best!!!!

Tina Hartley

16:43 12 Aug 22

Good service nice outside area.

Cory Mccleary

11:01 19 Jul 22

Great food. Good atmosphere.

Nick Strait

01:58 09 Jun 22

Food was decent, service extremely friendly. Only reason it is 4 star is the one person working the bar and dining room made service a little slower than one might expect. If you have the time to wait though (45-60 minutes total time), it is worth the wait.

Kurt M

20:00 29 May 22

Great food. Beth is an awesome bartender. Clean and freindly.

Pamela Palmer

22:59 19 May 22

Great local bar. It has a large bar with a pool table and a large outdoor patio area. Traditional bar food.

Renee Carr

16:04 01 May 22

Went there for the first time and had breakfast there. It was good but it did take a little bit to get the food so, that would be my only complaint.

Greg Kowalski

23:32 23 Apr 22

Awesome Breakfast. And because not many people think about going to a bar for breakfast there's not a wait for seating nor a long wait for food.

Melissa West

11:03 05 Apr 22

Great staff, great food! Love the atmosphere.

Shannon

11:55 16 Mar 22

Sandbar is by far one of favorite dive bars in Muskegon! Service is amazing, food is always hot, beer is ice cold, and prices are great. A casual place to meet and catch up during winter months or after fun in the sun.

scott bowles

00:22 13 Mar 22

Cheap and good they make good drinks and have good bar food

Teddy B.

12:50 04 Feb 22

Wouldn't serve my friend on his 21st birthday because they wouldn't accept his driver's license when every other bar we went to would. Disappointed that they refused our business.

Jennifer Thompson

23:31 03 Feb 22

The interior was beautiful. I was there before the remodel and there today. What a difference. The nachos were delicious. The server was fast and friendly. I definitely enjoyed it.

Mikal Sanders

06:45 24 Jan 22

Clean environment, cool changes of people!

John Mihotz

02:20 01 Jan 22

Great staff if they know you .

Rob Rea

21:40 30 Dec 21

Awesome staff and the food is great. Wanna have a cold one play some pool, maybe listen to the jukebox come here.

Antonio Jimenez

22:36 17 Dec 21

Love eating lunch there, highly recommend!!

Chris Davignon

16:38 29 Nov 21

The remodel is fabulous!!! Good food also

Vincent Riegler

01:06 26 Sep 21

After the remodel in and out and it is a spectacular upgrade from what it used to be... I am so happy that this neighborhood bar is still around whenSo happy with the upgrades nice people friendly staff great food inviting atmosphere

Robert Haines

02:29 23 Aug 21

Cold beer n great service I'll be sure to do it again.

David Drysdale

22:03 14 Aug 21

Friendly people, relaxed atmosphere. The burger was friggin amazing!!! And mini corn dogs for appetizer was a good treat.

Andrew Sorensen

03:51 14 Aug 21

Sandbar is a good place to drink if you know the bartender. Otherwise the bartender that spends too much time in the tanning both will serve the person behind you first

J v

18:35 11 Aug 21

Really good food. Never been disappointed.Amazing staff as well! One day I’ll try their breakfast.

Jensen Gehrcke

15:06 23 Jul 21

Always treated so well there! 10/10 would recommend

Christopher Burmeister

04:47 21 Jul 21

There are some characters it was a experience. Not a upscale joint just bare bones old bar. Better than djs on par with pop a top maybe depending on night. Regular clientele with a dash of riff raff.

Chris Balczak

11:31 20 Jul 21

Locally owned bar with big outside area and great food reasonably priced. Good service.

Misty Lynn

06:00 12 Jul 21

Good atmosphere and the people seem to be chill. Love the outside seating area. Fun staff.

Angela Wabindato

00:55 13 Jun 21

Loved it. Here for karaoke with bridgette, Yolack and her husband just hanging out and having fun.

Dave Shera

15:37 24 May 21

Excellent service, Shelly and Nicki are top notch! Nice clean establishment, great drinks and Tony is on point in the kitchen!

Cory Chandler

19:28 23 May 21

Great service! No long waits at the bar. Courteous waitresses. A-1 establishment.

Dave Stahl

17:29 13 May 21

Sandbar is one of my favorite places great people the food is on point and the drinks well don't take my word for it stop in you'll see

Jon Meyer

20:29 01 May 21

Good food and service. Plenty of pool tables. Great hotdogs and potato skins. The servers are fun and have a great attitude. This is definitely a fun spot after a day at Freedom Boat Club in Muskegon. Give it a try.

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