Szot’s Bar & Grill

Szot's Bar & Grill sits at 732 N State St on Big Rapids' main drag, a small-town burger bar that's built its reputation one patty at a time. The olive burger comes with a house-made olive sauce regulars specifically ask for, and the patty melt on swirled rye draws its own following. Mushroom swiss is another standout, and the kitchen turns out a different homemade soup each day, including a chili locals rate as some of the best in town. 9&10 News voted Szot's the 3rd best burger in Northern Michigan, and it's picked up Mecosta County People's Choice awards for favorite bar, favorite soup, and favorite bartenders. The bar is wheelchair accessible and keeps a Michigan Lottery Keno terminal running for anyone who wants to play a round with their burger. Locals return for the affordable prices and the "large town flavor" packed into a compact menu, and visitors passing through downtown Big Rapids will find a genuine neighborhood spot rather than a chain.