664259 Mon Nov 02 19:15:21 -0800 2009 4 8 Midwest 0 5150922 We need some place to go about 8 PM, 11/4.We might be cold and wet. Long drive back to B-ham. Mon Nov 02 19:15:21 -0800 2009 12290 mgebs 1 5150993 Brighton House, on Grand River just east of U.S. 23 in Brighton. This photo makes it look less family-oriented than it really is: http://thebrightonhouse.net/ There are zillions of chains in Brighton, and a handful of more formal places, but this one might hit the sweet spot. Mon Nov 02 19:54:52 -0800 2009 5150922 13409 Jim M 1 5153092 In Williamston try the Red Cedar Grill. Upscale but not snotty! Tue Nov 03 14:15:03 -0800 2009 5150922 16224 jackiecat 2 5154372 There's a branch of the Red Cedar Grill in Brighton, too, called the Brighton Bar & Grill. Might be borderline if you're really raggedy, but I agree, good stuff. Wed Nov 04 04:56:16 -0800 2009 5153092 13409 Jim M 3 5157069 Thanks all. We're off to the state finals on Sat. and we celebrated at the Red Cedar Grill. Had the "big one" an overly large appetizer platter which will feed us lunch tomorrow too. Delicious, especially the crab cakes! Wed Nov 04 20:05:04 -0800 2009 5154372 12290 mgebs