Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 5330 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49002, 269-382-4448, Everyone in your family is sure to find something to please them on this family-friendly menu. Don't forget to try their famous riblets. 

Black Swan 3501 Greenleaf Boulevard, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, Located in Beautiful Parkview Hills, 269-375-2105, The Black Swan is one of Kalamazoo's treasures. With the area's best view, the restaurant overlooks beautiful Willow Lake, in the Parkview Hills community. With a lunch to suit any budget, a casual bar area aptly named "Martell's", and a menu to tempt every palate, The Black Swan offers more than just a fine dining establishment.  

Nina's Cafe & Carousel 1710 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, 269-373-6462, A combination of a full service restaurant, coffee shop, and ice cream parlor, Nina's serves great homemade soups and specializes in breakfast items. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Monaco Bay 300 East Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, Downtown, 269-384-6044, Monaco Bay is the pinnacle of dueling piano bars. They promise entertainment, food and service that can only be found in Las Vegas.  more... 

Cosmo's Cucina 804 West Vine Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, Historic Vine Neighborhood, 269-344-5666, Located on the second floor of a 110 year old building, this contemporary restaurant serves a variety of gourmet cuisine with a menu that changes every six to eight weeks. There is also a downstairs Irish pub, O'Duffy's Pub, that serves beers from around the world. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Union Cabaret and Grille, The 123 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, Located at the Gateway to the Kalamazoo Mall, 269-384-6756, With Jazz, Blues and Big Band provided by WMU students and other local artists, the Union is Kalamazoo's most exciting and unique venue for live entertainment. The Union is a perfect spot for a casual lunch or dinner, and mixed with regular live evening entertainment, the Union serves up something really special.

Epic Bistro 359 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, 269.342.1300, A contemporary classic that leads the competition with its innovative wine list and exciting fare, in surroundings that every guest can enjoy. The wine list has been awarded the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, and offers more than twenty wines by the glass. The open kitchen located adjacent to Epic's dining room allows the staff to create regional and seasonal delights in full view of every guest. Features a classy yet casual setting at the very heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

Francois' Restaurant 116 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, Corner Michigan Avenue & Portage Road, 269-381-4958, This eclectic seafood and steakhouse restaurant offers French cuisine, delicious steaks, and fresh seafood. Francois' Oyster Bar, adjacent to the restaurant, features live music. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and are also open on Sunday for dinner only. 

London Grill - Singapore 214 East Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49002, 269-381-9212, Offers casual dining with an authentic atmosphere and unique menu featuring Singapore and English specialties. The grill serves lunch from 11:30am to 2pm: dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 11pm on Friday and Saturday, with later hours in the bar.  

Blue Dolphin 502 South Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, 269-345-2248, Considered to be one of Kalamazoo's finest restaurants, they serve authentic Greek and American cuisine daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... 

Fricano's of Alamo 7454 North Sixth Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, 269-342-0808, A long time local favorite, this restaurant has been in business since 1949. Thought to be the first restaurant in Michigan to make and serve pizza, they specialize in Italian cuisine and barbecue ribs. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Fieldstone Grill 3970 Centre Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49024, Located in the Moorsbridge Shopping Village, 269-321-8480, The Fieldstone Grill offers casual dining in Pacific Northwest surroundings, and boasts all the flavors of the region. The kitchen is complete with a wood-burning grill, stone pizza oven, and a rotisserie to create dishes that will remind your taste buds what they should expect.  

Gallagher's Eatery 9314 Maricopa Trail, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, 269-353-8228, Featuring a great beer selection from around the world, this very upscale sports bar and restaurant serves such fare as Salmon Tournedo, Portabella Chicken, and Ponchatrain Creole Chicken Gumbo. A variety of sports entertainment is shown on several large screen televisions. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining.

Dan's Fish Shanty 701 Riverview, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, 269-344-7653, Enjoy fresh fish, shellfish, and seafood at this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner. They also offer frozen seafood and prepared dinners for take-out.. more... 

Cork'N Cleaver 3717 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49002, 269-349-8758, In the mood for a really good steak? Here you'll find handcut steaks, slow roasted prime rib, fresh seafood, an extensive salad bar, and a cocktail lounge.