Coyote Joe's

Atmosphere is always great It's a Really Fun Place to Be.I personally have never been there with all the pictures I view,I want to join in the festivities.

It's more of a place for young kids than older adults, imo. Drinks are expensive. Constant line dancing & if a song comes on that you need 2 people to do the dance, the kids will flood the floor with another line dance, and get in the way of the couples dancing. Also, they use to have a room with pool tables but they only have two now, and usually the people playing hog the table all night. Very disappointed. Won't be going back.

I was visiting my sister from LA and am from this area originally. I thought the atmosphere, line dancing crazy people were fantastic. Despite some of the negative reviews I read about the bar staff and security, the service was totally fine, the security was friendly. I had no issues here at all and had a great time having a few drinks in my own. The area out back with the water is cool and I liked the food truck detail and billiards option. I'm giving this place 5 stars not only because I was entertained and had a great time, but...I watched as a police officer circled the parking lot when I left abd the bouncers rushed out to coax a drunk guy not to drive drunk. Most likely, they saved somebody's life and prevented a DUI. Mad respect for that alone as I've never seen that and it was above and beyond what I've seen and expected from a security team or establishment like this.

After years of hearing the name, I finally found myself at Coyote Joe's. As expected, the joint was packed due to the fact of everyone wanting a cold beer on a Friday night while they wear a pair of jeans that fit just right. Everyone looked like they just spent their entire paycheck at boot barn, and here was my group of friends sticking out like a sore thumb, looking like we just rolled off the set of Via La Bam. But hey, who's the poser here? A dude in Vans who can kick flip? Or someone in cowboy boots who lives in Utica? All jokes aside I thought the venue was of impressive size, and the deck overlooking the Clinton river offered an alternative environment for more intimate conversations that couldn't happen inside where Cotton Eyed Joe was playing at an unacceptable level. I found the "line dancing" to be both impressive and cringe at the same time. Impressive because these intoxicated women were nailing the dances in sync with every song that was playing. But also cringe to think how much effort these people put into basically looking like a fool in front of a bunch of e-cig sucking millennials at a bar. Coyote Joe's definitely wasn't the place for me, but it may be for you if you drive one of those trucks that aren't really trucks. Like a 1/2 ton crew cab with that short 5'9" bed. Totally useless rig. I doubt anyone who hangs out here has any experience with livestock or the agricultural industry for that matter. No real cowboys here, just a bunch of Metro-Detroit city kids. But hey as long as you're hunting, fishing and loving every day, that's fine with me.

Fabulous!!!Exactly what we all need as we head into the autumn of COVID Fully outdoor bar and food truck experience, complete with onsite Blake's cider mail shop: pumpkins, donuts, cider, pies, etcWe are coming back tomorrow to try another of the food trucks. Today we bought from The Soup Lady: pumpkin soup with pretzel bite topping ($5) and chill/Mac & cheese combo ($8). Both were like your grandma made them!!!! So good!!!!I spent $61 on things I didn't need from the Blake's tent but I never pass up an opportunity We had the dogs in the car so I carried everything out but it is just lovely with the river view, haybales, patio tables and umbrellas!Love itAnd we took a great walk along the river trail beforehand as wellComing back tomorrow for taco truck or pizza and bar service! Really nice ppl working as well.Food trucks take cash or Venmo. Blake's takes cards. Wear a mask unless you're seated! (Don't be a jerk and make them tell you that.. they didn't create the state mandate)

Love this place so much. HUGE bar, big dance floor, great music, awesome service, etc.. I could honestly go on and on, but just go and see for yourself! Thursday nights are ladies night (haven't been yet, but thought this was cool). Celebrated my 31st birthday here and they were so accommodating and friendly, I had the BEST time!

First time for 3 of us!!2 local, 1 from Nevada. Got there at the opening, stayed almost to closing! Great music, had hoped for a live band, DJ played good mix. Mechanical bull, fun to watch!! MJ our server was the best, never a empty drink!! Will be back !

My friend spilt her drink and I went to look for towels and there was a bag I could see and I went to ask a security guy if I could take one and all I said was "my friend spilt her drink" and he instantly grabbed some towels and followed me to the table! I was totally expecting to clean it up myself so I was very surprised and thankful!

Fun bar to go to, especially when they have live music. Fun on the weekend. Lots of OU students.

Thursday night, July 7th, was one of the most awful nights of my life. I went to Coyote Joe's in Shelby Township to meet up with some friends. I have never been there, and was looking forward to having a fun, good night with my wonderful friends.I was standing in line alone, waiting to have my ID checked. Many women were let in without getting their ID's checked. Many women who looked much younger than me were getting in without having their ID's checked.I walked up to the security guard and handed him my ID. He flashed a light onto my ID and said "Is this real?" and I said that it was real. He then said "You know, I've been a cop for 31 years and I know what a fake ID looks like." and then flashed a badge at me.He asked me to step out of line."So you're telling me this is real." "Yes...it's real." I told him I have NEVER owned a fake ID in my life and I don't even know what they look like. I told him that I have never had this problem before. I have NEVER had anyone accuse me of having a fake ID and being so sure of it and so RUDE on top of that. He then said that if he makes a phone call to somebody, they're going to tell him that it's real. I told him to go ahead and make the phone call to find out that it's real.He stepped away from me. He pulled out his personal phone and made a phone call. My friend was texting me and asking where I was. I told her that this security guard is claiming to be a cop and he thinks my ID is fake. I told her that there's a lot of people here and that I understand that he is doing his job. I figured that he will make the call, find out that my ID is in fact real, and I can be on my way to hang out with my friends in Coyote Joe's.The security guard came back and said "Not only is this ID fake, but you have a warrant out for your arrest for homicide."I was in shock, I was in disbelief. I said "Is this a joke?""No, you're wanted for homicide."I said "Sir, this isn't funny. Please give me my ID back. I want my ID back and I want to leave." He wouldn't give me my ID back.I said "I'm going to call 911 for help." he then arrogantly said "CALL 911." like he was so sure of himself.I called 911. During my call with the dispatcher, the security guard receives a phone call, repeats my birthdate and says "Oh."I put my hand out for my ID back.I was hysterical. I was beside myself. I was scared. I was calling the cops on a 31 year veteran who is also a white cop. For all they knew, a person wanted for HOMICIDE was at Coyote joes. This man put my LIFE IN DANGER. HE COULD HAVE GOTTEN ME SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.I was racially profiled. I was singled out for being a person of color. This man has no business being security guard or a cop. I am not the first person he has done this to and I won't be the last. Six cops arrived. I will spare the rest of the details of this story, but I need to mention that the cops who arrived to my call were sympathetic, empathetic, kind, caring, and not to mention mortified for what another cop did to me. They checked my ID and it is in fact real. And I have a clean record. They encouraged me to file a police report against this poor excuse for a human. I am grateful for the way the Shelby Township police handled this situation. I did not receive an apology or any type of empathy after his horrid accusation. He was incredibly manipulative and full of himself. I am sad, I am discouraged, I'm traumatized. I want this man to lose his job as a security guard at this establishment.This is not a post to bash the owner as I do not know him. This is not a post to bash police officers, as I had polar opposite experiences and this is just an example of there are bad apples in every bunch and that our system has serious flaws in it. Please do not use this post as a debate for race or cops. I just want my story to be heard.PLEASE do not go to Coyote Joe's in Shelby Township if you are a BIPOC. You are not safe there. You will never be safe there. Please be kind to your fellow humans. There is too much chaos, destruction, and hate. I am not sure how I will come out of this, but all I know is my life has forever changed and that my heart hurts.Thank you for reading.