Wayside West
Premiering in 1959, Wayside West has expended in the last 15 years to become the largest entertainment complex in Kalamazoo. Spanning three levels, the complex's restaurant is located on the lower level; pool tables, air hockey and other arcades are on the second level; the dance floor and the VIP lounge are the third level. For sports fanatics, Wayside West also features over 20 televisions, including a 20-foot screen set. Patrons will find bars on the first and second levels. The complex specializes in appetizers, sandwiches and burgers, as well as offering discounted drink specials on each night. On Saturdays, patrons can order Long Island Ice Tea, Sex on the Beach or draft beer for $3.
Wayside West
3406 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1531
(269) 375-1930
waysidewest.com
Union Cabaret Grill
Located in the heart of Kalamazoo, the Union features only entertainment from Western Michigan University's students and faculty, giving it a homey atmosphere. Every December, Chef Eric Gillish bakes over 250 gingerbread houses and hosts a decorating event during weekends for $35 a house. Besides the entertainment, locals come to the restaurant to sample Chef Eric specialty dishes, including his portabella fries, which are breaded with Parmesan cheese and accompanied with a curried mustard dipping sauce. The restaurant also specializes in martinis and mojitos, such as a guava grapefruit mojito.
Union Cabaret Grill
125 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6756
millenniumrestaurants.com
Wild Bull Saloon and Steakpit
For some more wild entertainment, guests may want to try the Wild Bull Saloon and Steakpit. The saloon features nightly musical entertainment Wednesdays through Saturdays, ranging from top 40 hits to the best country songs. Guests may also attempt riding the saloon's bull, El Guapo. For $5, they can buy unlimited rides all night, and children under 18 ride free with the purchase of dinner. The saloon specializes in its 8 oz. sizzler or 12 oz. strip steak, prepared with its signature bull sauce.
Wild Bull Saloon and Steakpit
139 S. Edwards St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 978-8451
wildbull.biz
