Olivia’s Chophouse in Jonesville, Michigan

This summer, we explored some of Michigan’s highways and byways.

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Olivia’s Chophouse serves upscale gourmet meals that include steak and seafood specialties. That said, you’ll find more casual daily specials like Taco Tuesday and Pizza Thursdays. Learn more

We had a daily special, house-made red skin potato chips for our appetizer, which resulted from a purchase of too many red skin potatoes, with a house-made ranch dip. Learn more

Part of what makes Oliva’s special is presentation. The chef presented the bowl of chips and dip on a rectangular white plate lined with black paper napkins. Learn more

Olivia’s Chophouse is a 7,800 square-foot restaurant decorated in blue, brown, and cream shades in a cheerful, modern atmosphere. The painted concrete floors add to the contemporary vibe.

Olivia’s Chophouse History

In 2001, Hillsdale county native Wayne Babcock opened the Chicago Water Grill, named after the intersecting streets where it stood. Learn more

For eight years, the Chicago Water Grill was a destination restaurant where people came to enjoy a night of fine dining. Unfortunately, in November 2009, a fire destroyed the restaurant.

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