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Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
89/100 (4396 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Bananas Foster
Red Beans and Rice
Chowder
Andouille
Ribs
Cakes
Shrimp
Beef
Roast Beef
Alfredo
Bread Pudding
Jambalaya
Beignets
Pasta
Crawfish
Salad
Catfish
Oyster
Risotto
Pesto
Etouffee
Salmon
Fish
Shrimp and Grits
Sandwiches
Pork
Po' Boys
Sit down
Bar
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Very tasty with good service! They even have a kids menu. Mine chose the chicken strips with fries, the Mac and cheese and applesauce. My oldest..."
KR Ver Steeg
"It was my first time at Pearl's on Sunday evening. I was with a group of friends which happened to have an tradition of going to eat at this..."
Alyssa Celano
"A very fun place to eat with friends. Great food, staff was very friendly!! Definitely a place to put on your places to eat in Traverse..."
David Castle
"Best Creole and Cajun kitchen north of New Orleans! Service was top notch and food was beyond delicious! Donā€™t miss..."
Karen Kampfer Albrecht
"Unique, cool place, super attentive staff, great brunch options! Loved..."
Marie-Anne Senecal
"Our waitress was the best! Service was great and food was out of this world..."
Laurie Scheer-Krey
"Enjoyed the drinks, food and atmosphere!!!!! Awesome concept!!! Big selection of bourbons šŸ‘šŸ»Wait staff..."
Jackie Selecki Watkins
"Always a great meal. Amazing flavor. A great option to the run of the mill..."
Chris Seastrom
"My first time at Pearls and the people were great along with the food. I would highly recommend..."
Steve Elenbaas
"Excellent food and service. We were there on a busy Friday night. We shared a bunch of different food- the bayou sampler, etoufee, BBQ shrimp, we..."
Maria Panagiotides Lessnau
"It was the best New Orleans food Iā€™ve ever ate!!! Great service as well I will visit everytime Iā€™m in..."
Thomas Liebau
"Amazing food! We had been searching for Crawfish Etouffe for months and finally found it and it was awesome! the oysters rockefeller and fried green..."
Sabrina Fitz
"Pearl's is not your ordinary restaurant. Sunday was my first time ever eating there, but hopefully it won't be the last. The hostess was very nice..."
Phyllis Terrell
"Itā€™s not Pascalā€™s Manale, but it will do until we get back to Napoleon Av in New Orleans. I still give it 5 stars, as I like the friendly service..."
Steve Capes
"Our server was friendly, patient, and gracious. I ordered the jambalaya, and my two dining companions ordered the shrimp Alfredo and the Southern..."
Elizabeth Siegel
"MAKE A RESERVATION!! We had a 7:30 reservation and it was Super long wait for everyone with an appointment but only about 30 minutes for us so we got..."
izzy McKinney
"Went here looking for authentic Louisiana cooking, and we were not disappointed. I started with the gumbo, and my wife started with the crawfish..."
Jason Williams
"What a hidden gem!!! Pearls New Orleans Kitchen is a fantastic place tucked away in Elk Rapids MI. From the moment we arrived for our reservation the..."
Scott Keeney
"Will definitely be back to try the rest- tried the Fried alligator (omg the dipping sauce), fried green tomatoes, creamed spinach, crawfish cakes,..."
Charlotte P
"Bailey was a FABULOUS server. The food was pricey but well worth it. My only negative was the wait. The New Orleans smell made you hungry immediately..."
Brian Keller
"Pearl's and Legs Inn are our favorite places to eat in northern Michigan. Love the Cajun food and Mardi gras vibe here. Don't miss this iconic..."
D F
"Great place for great food!! crayfish cakes were very good! I had the catfish po boy, excellent from the inside out! Love the bun it was on and I'm..."
Ronnie Smith
"Fantastic food and service was great (other reviews must be based on a different server) we started with the fried green tomatoes and corn chowder..."
Paula Owens
"Wow thought I made a wrong turn on the expressway. This joint is straight out of New Orleans. From the entry to the decor. Food is top notch and..."
Leo Sharpe
Riverwalk Grill And Taproom
70/100 (1441 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Hamburgers
Nachos
Fish & chips
Pesto
Fish
Shrimp
Pork
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Crab
Tuna
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Sandwiches
Cod
Burger
American
Bar
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Parking Available
Waterfront
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I'm glad I didn't read these reviews first, I might not have stop. We road up on our boat and sat on the deck because we had my dog. I was happy to..."
Tammy Cooper
"My family and I were in town visiting Traverse City and we were staying at Honcho Rest Campground and we saw this place and had to go because the..."
Jeff Pillsbury
"My husband, daughter and I have eaten here multiple times, and every time we get excellent service and the food is always amazing! We love it here...."
Ashley VanOrman
"Awesome food, great view from the deck. I had the brisket with citrus slaw and it was..."
Julie Harmon
"Great food and outstanding service. All the food was delicious. We especially loved the dirty fries appetizer. Waitresses Amy and Angela are the..."
Jerry Morrison
"Great place on the water! Food and beer..."
John Duquette
"Great service great people great food!!! I love this place!! Everyone needs to come experience the river..."
Gary Jennings
"Chowder, Walleye and Scallops were delicious and presented well. Wish it was slightly warmer. Server was lovely. I would eat here again, but itā€™s a..."
Erica Leigh
"So, we had some trepidation after reading newer reviews, but attended anyway. However, we were delighted by our visit. - service was nicely paced..."
Nicole Parish
"Wonderful place wonderful food Definitely on the pricer side, however. Do yourself and your tastebuds the favor and get the cherry cheesecake. It's..."
King Wing
"Don't let lower reviews prevent you from dining here! A couple members of our party had been before, didn't have the best experience, but decided to..."
Tracey Stapleton
"I just recently went to riverwalk after not being in a few years. The new ownership has really changed the place around. I had my dog and I was..."
Joseph Shannon
"Had a great lunch today with family. Whitefish was awesome, beer was good (I had Big Wave). Staff was very attentive and nice, keep in mind they..."
Todd Schroeder
"All of the staff were so friendly and personable! I liked the layout of the place and the food was excellent. We asked our server, Kelli, about items..."
Daniel Finstrom
"Rachel was a great server! Had mussels for the first time and they were delicious! Also had the jumbo shrimp! Then the four of us ordered the Caesar..."
Scoti Clayton
"LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Amazing food and service. Our waiter was awesome and the kitchen was very fast. The selection of wine was great, I canā€™t wait to..."
Hailey Wasik
"Very cool restaurant. The view over the water is amazing and thereā€™s even a place for boats to dock. The bartender Brittany took great care of me..."
Brenden Cashen
Siren Hall
76/100 (708 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salmon
Hamburgers
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Fish & Chips
Cod
French Fries
Pasta
Cioppino
Salad
Clam Chowder
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Risotto
Tuna
Burger
"Superb supper! One of the best meals we had in years! Allergy friendly (soy and dairy) The team is friendly, understanding and willing to find out..."
Laura Christensen Saims
"Love this place! We did a balloon art installation for a wedding reception here and the staff was Wonderful! Friendly and very helpful. We'll be back..."
Suzanne Vainner
"Very good. Angela was a wonderful waitress. The good was good, though not quite what you'd expect for the price. I was surprised that the filets were..."
Don Neuendorf
"This is a very good restaurant with a really good food. The staff are very nice and it is very clean. Their fish is probably their main specialty but..."
Logan Lippert
"Four of us walked in without reservations at 5:30pm on a Saturday. We were seated immediately, and the restaurant filled up within 30 minutes . We..."
Roo Won
"Amazing lunch! We were traveling north sightseeing and could not wait to eat any longer. Did a Google search for restaurants in Elk Rapids and found..."
Susan Vejr
"Oysters as good as you would get near the ocean. The whitefish dish was awesome and so was my wife's low country boil. Decent drink selection and..."
Matt J
"Everything was incredible. I expected that Siren Hall would know how to cook seafood, and of course I wasn't disappointed. I wasn't expecting such..."
Stephanie Hogue
"We are foodies from San Francisco and can say we were amazed by the quality of the food here! Loved the fish specials and surprisingly the French..."
Sara Filipek
"Had a Monkfish special at Siren Hall and it was absolutely unbelievable. Fish was done to perfection, risotto was perfect, and our waitress knew..."
Dave Kerkstra
Cellar 152 Gourmet Market & Wine
84/100 (530 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Gastropub
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Meatloaf
Salad
Chowder
Sandwiches
Burger
CafƩ
American
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place is AMAZING beyond words. The service is OUTSTANDING, super nice, friendly and very accommodating. The food is TO DIE FOR we've come two..."
Sil Perera
"Cellar 152 is an incredible asset to Elk Rapids! Last night my husband and I walked down on a cold winter night to grab a quick glass of wine. We..."
Melissa Martin West
"Always have been a fan of cellar, but with recent menu changes, WOW! Wonderful place to spend an afternoon or evening. Upscale, reasonable prices,..."
Lex Petoskey
"Great Eats for both Dine-In and Take-Away, an even better selection of wine and beer. If you don't try the Beer Tip Hash you are missing..."
Scott Reynolds
"Great place the food and atmosphere was..."
Bethany Schultz
"Alex Pantall was the best bartender Iā€™ve had yet! He not only showed me what cellar152 was about, but he really displayed what they stand for. Best..."
Natalie Stephenson
"I love this place. I go in a couple times a week. I canā€™t live without cellar 152. My hubby is in there as much as I..."
Lynne Mixer
"What a wonderful place! I love how the store is set up in the balcony outback is awesome! The staff has a smile and is ready to bring you drinks or..."
Heidi Owens
"Very cool vibe. It's not a bar. It's a high end wine and beer reseller that offers a wonderful deck out back to dig on some music after you've..."
Blythe Skarshaug
"Had a great bottle of wine with wonderful appetizers and relaxing musicšŸ˜„šŸ‘šŸ¼šŸŒžā›µļøCant wait to come back..."
Doug Roehm
"Nice little Sunday Brunch. Great People, Beautiful..."
Dave Hayes
"My new favorite place! It's so hard to not share this with others because it's going to be a happening..."
Christine Zoutendyk
"Went to a wedding this weekend and Jeremy catered it! Best food I've had at a wedding in years! Seriously! Went to a wedding last summer and grey..."
Maggie Clark Pezzullo
"A big bite of delicious!! Wonderful wine selection and super friendly knowledgable..."
Cheryl Grigg
"Great service! Great music on the back patio (Larz with Guitars). The veggie Sloppy Joe was excellent! The sweet potato fries were disappointing...."
Wendy R
"I got a bloody Mary here. Yup, best in Elk Rapids. Atmosphere was great. The front sold some treats and snacks and the back had the restaurant. ..."
Fritzie Funni
"Stopped in for desserts and waited with a nice glass of Rose. Cellar 152 has the towns best selection of handmade desserts. Ordered the double..."
chad svastisalee
"The waiter was wonderful! Food was amazing, and a great atmosphere. Canā€™t recommend this enough! Salmon was delicious, burgers were great, Ruben..."
Brooke Christofferson
"We got seated right away on the patio and Alex was our server. He was excellent and the food was delicious! If you like Brussel sprouts, they make..."
Elizabeth Sincora
"Excellent spot for dindin. Live music, great service, and one of the best Chicken Pot Pies we've ever had! Nice shop for to-go treats as..."
Terris Ahrens
"Our favorite place in ER. The food is lovingly made and absolutely delicious. Love the cocktails and atmosphere. Service is excellent while also..."
Sarah Hatch
"Ou favorite place in Elk Rapids just keeps getting better! Loved their new entree menu items! The Parmesan Crusted Whitefish and Glazed Salmon were..."
Fred Edmond
"Music on the patio and excellent food from Burgers to Spinach Lasagna Chicken Pot Pie to Meatloaf. All excellent. And don't forget the Tater..."
Donald Nelson
"Delicious loaded tater kegs, chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, and a cellar burger. The empress' gimlet was a pretty and tasty gin..."
Jessica Pamperin
"Great ambience, server Megan was polite and courteous. Food was amazing for the price. Home made pickles were..."
Joseph
"Wonderful fun staff and delicious food. Already looking forward to going back. Highly recommend the fried..."
Nancy Kelley
"Stopped in here for a quick drink and ended up also getting food. My lamb burger was cooked to perfection and my husbands vegan sloppy joe was..."
Meagan Starkey
"We stopped by for a quick drink. Service was great and welcoming. Place is unique. Combination of a market, bar, and winery. Definitely going..."
Jason O
"Stopped in on our way North. Absolutely lovely atmosphere. Tasty, creative menu with local flair. Our bartender Kieth was a gem, made us feel so..."
Lynn Bow
"Their burgers are delicious, the pretzel and cheese was amazing and the dark chocolate hot fudge i got from there is very yummy as well. Definitely..."
Shayne Lyke
T J Charlie's
75/100 (393 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Ribs
Pancakes
"We arrived at the lunch time rush. Waitress was very busy and very nice. All the locals loved her, I think her name was Charly. My mom had the cod..."
Amy Stradling
"I stopped in for breakfast. They have a decent selection to please just about everybody's taste. The waitress was very sweet and attentive. I got my..."
Joy Kinzer-Montgomery
"Misses and I stopped in on a trip down the Lake Michigan coast. I had the River walk burger with peanut butter on it....mmmmmmm. The little lady..."
Joseph B.
"Have never eaten here before today. Had a delicious lunch. The Roasted Beet Salad was wonderful. Plenty of thinly shaved red and gold beets, generous..."
Lynn ā€œPencilmarksā€
"The waitress was the sweetest person ever, And honestly the best French Toast I have ever had. And even tho they were busy the food came out fast!!..."
Sarah Campbell
"Very nice lunch at TJ Charlieā€™s Delicious grilled cheese sandwich Quiet place and friendly..."
Michel Darras
"Delicious lunch and the best service ever! We accidentally went in a half hour before close and the waitress was so nice and patient, above and..."
Mikki Sharp
"I don't like omelets because they taste like a grill. Figured I'd chance it because it sounded good! I ate the whole omelet.. very good. Busy..."
Susan Marcum
"A hidden gem!! Was gravitated to this location because of the amazing smell that captivated our attention driving down the street. We got in at the..."
Renata Cayton
"Great food, great..."
Darick Kirby
"We had breakfast there today and it was fantastic! I had the Cinnamon French Toast with Bacon. It was absolutely delicious! Our waitress was very..."
J Jones
"Such a reasonably priced little spot in a quaint tourist spot. Had the shrimp basket special for only $7 And it was a huge portion with plenty of..."
L Roehrig
"TJ Charlie's has great food and a great staff. They are very welcoming. It's a nice place to go if you want a good burger, sandwich, soup or more. It..."
Seanna Jorns
"My husband had been to TJ Charlie's before with his family growing up & he took me on our vacation very recently. They were very busy & considering..."
Kate Dancer
"The river Street burger is delicious!! I've was hesitant over ordering it, it has peanut butter and a hot sauce.. it is soooo good.. The best burger..."
layra Thompson
The Town Club
78/100 (375 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Gyros
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in for lunch at Town Club Bar and Grill while driving thru Elk Rapids. The fried chicken salad with dill dressing was reccomended and..."
Jim Johnson
"Excellent food, fast service! We have been to this restaurant two times about two years apart and nothing has changed. The chicken gyro is absolutely..."
Julie Sparkman
"We went to the Town Club for our ā€˜date anniversaryā€™ and looked forward to the wings we had before. They didnā€™t disappoint. I had their walleye..."
Jim Nielsen
"Great food and nice staff! We were visiting from out of town and they were..."
Cheryl Grieger
"Delicious food once again. Super busy place, easy parking lot, nice restrooms. Friendly staff. Good..."
Brian Eickholt
"We were here for the first time on July 3rd. The busiest weekend in Northern Michigan. Our waitresses/ Bartender was the ONLY server. Not only was..."
Suzy Durkee
"Stopped in on a Wednesday night while staying at the Spring Lighthouse. It's clear this is a local hotspot. Food was very reasonably priced and..."
Meagan Starkey
"Great food! I had the Ruben and it was tastey. Everyone else really liked their dishes as well. Staff was friendly and attentive, and the food came..."
Samantha Walters
"Great draft and microbrew options. The staff were fast and so friendly ! Good NA..."
Sheri M
"Nice place, interesting Greek items on the menu, very friendly wait..."
K Rosas
"Awesome little spot for a few drinks, dinner and some billiards! Had the widow maker and chicken strips. Followed by some games on the pool table..."
FawnElaine The BipolarBabyDeer (#BIPOLARBABYDEER)
"For more than 50 years the Town Club has been serving Elk Rapids fine good and drink. The renovation is fantastic, modern with small town charm. Just..."
Dan B
"We spent the week painting houses in the area and we had lunch here each day. I got the shrimp and my co worker got the home run burger. We both..."
Cj Olson
"I have yet to find a chicken gyro in the area that compares. Great food, cute..."
Sandra Revnell
"Great bartenders! Very friendly staff and delicious affordable..."
Kyler Weekley
"I love to go to the Town Club.There food is excellent. They have a great staff also. Very friendly and fun place to go to. I havenā€™t been..."
Geri Lucas
Harbor Cafe'
94/100 (358 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Burger
"Good Prices, Great selection of Food, Food Was very Flavourful & Large Portions. Chad (The Chef) and Kelly (The Waitress) were Awesome. Definitely..."
Carl D
"Love this place. Omelets are the best in town, stuffed French toast is a great excuse to have dessert for breakfast and the staff are always pleasant..."
Mistie Klingelsmith
"The wait was about 30 min in line at 11:30 on a Sunday. 100% worth it! Breakfast was delicious and it arrived to our table very quick. My bf and I..."
Angela Lepor
"Had to make a February trip to Elk Rapids for a funeral. We had the best early morning breakfast here on a wintry day. The French toast and bacon was..."
Carol Schneider
"Great little restaurant in Elk Rapids with amazing food! At peak times you may have to wait for a table because this place is the best. Friendly,..."
Beka Hyder
"Their slogan should be "consistently consistent"! Best over-easy eggs ever. Period. Day after day, always perfect service from the staff in every..."
Karl Tessin
"Very accommodating to our large group without advanced notice. Quick, friendly, and competent service. Delicious food, and not over priced! $70 for 7..."
Ryan
"Stopped in here for lunch after reading a lot of great reviews on urbanspoon. They were right. Everything was excellent. I hard the harbor burger..."
Keegan Good
"Great food and awesome staff. Totty Bowl was delicious and a perfect ā€œmorning after Shortā€™s Festā€ breakfast. Plus watching the cook is..."
CRISSA SNYDER
"We come back year after year. So glad we found out about Harbor Cafe. The family is great and welcome our large group every year. Try the..."
Kelly Martin
"Great breakfast, friendly..."
M Thuot
"Great spot. Stopped in for breakfast and had coffee and farmers omelette. GREAT omelette! Coffee was so-so but service and atmosphere were great too...."
Arthur Dodge
"Visit and order ANYTHING from their menu and you will love it! Amazing stuffed French toast! Great friendly staff too even if you aren't a..."
Brianna Schneider
"Stopped in town for a day at the lake. Great greasy spoon after a full night of driving. Cinnamon roll pancakes were..."
Bert W
"Had such a wonderful experience here. We stopped in for coffee which was delicious! This is a must stop whether youā€™re in town looking for..."
Rebecca Magner Patrick
"Food was delicious!! Can only take put but they do have tables outside available. Or you can head down River St. and sit at the tables by the water..."
Cheryl Nussbaum
"Great food, great service, kind owners. Cinnamon Swirl pancakes and cherry chili are the best! If there is a wait, WAIT! Itā€™s worth..."
Meghan Brown
"The food was amazing. Fresh food and delicious. Will defiantly be coming back. Best breakfast I have ever..."
Vinny Giuliani
Cone Corral & Pizzeria
81/100 (334 ratings)
Dessert
American
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
"The Cone Corral has been a town / community favorite for years. Hats off to the owner and his staff for serving Elk Rapids. I have always had..."
Dana W. Pratt III
"our medium pizza with pep, ham and mushrooms tonight was..."
Linda Rade Baker
"Great Food and Sweet Treats! Super Friendly Staff, always willing to tweak Menu-Food or Ice Cream to suit your..."
Pat Phelan
"AMAZING PIZZA! The pizza was absolutely outstanding. Prices were fair and it was so tasty! Service was fast and helpful. Ice Cream was also..."
Ashton
"We got the large strawberry cheesecake flurries. Only $4.99, and worth every penny! SO many pieces of cheesecake. Thick and delicious! Just wish they..."
Angela Bowman
"Itā€™s a great restaurant with good pizza and better ice cream! There is a large selection of food including sandwiches, pizza (available for..."
Logan Lippert
"AWESOME,...Best Pizza and hand dipped Ice Cream in Antrim..."
Randy Bishop (Trucker Randy)
"By far one of my favorite eat out experiences. Went up north on a small road trip & it was the best part of the trip. Stopped at a lot of breweries..."
Leon Joseph
"Great pizza, friendly and contact free pick up. Tip jar is available near where you grab your pizza. Unfortunately, I saw no one use it. Please tip..."
Kelly Jo Bowman
"Stopped by Cone Corral & Pizzeria today for lunch. I have some major allergies that always makes it challenging for me to eat out. When I let the..."
Adam Loeffler
"On our first night up in Kewadin this was the only place close to our rental that was still serving food. The burger was good, but they got my order..."
William Lowe
"Great place for ice cream in downtown Elk Rapids. Ample parking is available and the ice cream is delicious. Hometown versions of many things you'd..."
Michael Dutcher
"Very good coney dogs, one of the few places around that actyally have koegels. Great ice cream products. If you like malts the butterscotch one is..."
Mike Vandermus
"Good pizza, clean and friendly. The $.49 surcharge is a strange business model to me, but itā€™s still a good bargain for a tourist destination...."
Richard Stark
"Best food and ice cream in Elk Rapids, MI. A must stop everytime we visit and we go back almost daily. New decor this year offering more seating..."
Jason S.
"Do not ask for anything that is not on the menu. I asked for my two scoops of ice cream to be put in a cup and made into a shake. Nope can't do that...."
Christian Keelor
"Love the food and the ice cream. But today the ice cream portions were not up to snuff for the price. Usually at other local parlors, (Moomers and..."
Jake The Unqualified Chef
"Pizza is meh. It isn't bad but the sauce is very bland. Bread sticks were good and the people were friendly, which added a star to the base pizza..."
Scott Herkes
Chef Charles'
88/100 (303 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sandwiches
Sit down
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The pizza was SO GOOD! We also tried their "bread sticks" which was delicious as well. The building is a small building on the main street strip of..."
Breann Silfverston
"Such an important place in the Elk Rapids community. Stopped in today for the first time since the new team took over and it immediately took me back..."
Adam Ziegler
"Every time I go on a road trip, I prefer to eat in smaller, independently owned eateries instead of chain outlets. This place is a perfect example..."
sagar kamat
"The food is amazing, and so is the Chef! You can tell by the great food, amazing atmosphere, and kind service that chef chef really puts detail in..."
Brianna Tripp
"Wonderful pizza, with fresh toppings, very friendly accommodating staff. No, washrooms. We could not find any public washrooms anywhere in this..."
Robert Holowack
"Really great pizza! A find not expected for this area! Loved the crust, sauce, and the generous toppings especially the delicious sausage. Really..."
TM E
"Great pizza, wonderful people and overall FANTASTIC..."
Billy D
"Perfect quick stop for lunch, good to grab a slice of pizza and a soda. Seating indoors or outside behind the restaurant. The staff was friendly and..."
E Taylor
"I love Chef Chuck's. Great pizzas. Love the diverse array of toppings. Lots of unexpected options. Fantastic crust. Daily specials. Pizza by..."
D00FINSHMERTZ
"Always excellent. Try the 7 cheese. It's worth a..."
Darin Ginther
"Been eating pizza here for 20 years the quality, employees, and establishment is 10/10......"
Mr Rag3r
"We've come here for years and love it! Great pizza, helpful and friendly workers, excellent selection of other non-pizza items too. We are glad..."
Kate Martin
"Did a Sunday night carry out of 3 pizzas and a salad. The people working there were so nice and the pizza and salad were delicious. Iā€™m used..."
Jackie VanZant
"My family cheered and celebrated when they reopened. Love chefs pizza. He will be forever missed. Thankfully, his gift of delicious pizza..."
Papa's Preach
"Thank God that Max told us about Chef Charlesā€™ pizza. It is outstanding. In fact, itā€™s been twice now that us Detroit boys have made the trek up..."
Reviewing Places
"Great home town pizza we frequent when visiting the beach. The 7 cheese pizza is incredible and the home made pop is perfect. Would give 10 stars if..."
Andrew Martinbianco
The Local
87/100 (282 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Burger
"So good! Casual diner atmosphere with awesome food. Any place that serves breakfast past 11 and will give you a side of avocado is my kind of..."
Sunnie Mae Schwartz
"My son and I stopped in for breakfast this morning and we loved it! The atmosphere was great, friendly staff, great service. I was also impressed..."
Heather Stites
"We are spoiled by The Local. We go every week and have never had poor service or anything but awesome food. Their breakfast menu is just the right..."
Carole Rideout
"this is a great find. great food .great service. i was impressed with the menu . i cant wait to go back and try something different. i had the monte..."
Tammy Greene
"The best food, service, and atmosphere. You must try stuffed hash browns and chi latte. 5..."
Amber Proctor
"The best breakfast ever! Thanks Patty Jennings for..."
Randy Goltry
"Ate there today. Super yummy. Not a long wait for it to b home made food. The server was great. Seems how I never know what I really want. For sure..."
Amy Marie Stephenson
"Great food and service. I can highly recommend the chicken gravy biscuit and hash..."
Susan Wood Dennis
"Haven't been here? Go. Go now! Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing everything. Just..."
Suzanne Schultz-Waltz
"Clean. Great food and service. We will definitely be going..."
Jacqueline Wolgamott
"The food was amazing, and the service was..."
Russell Tripp
"Not your greasy spoon breakfast, good food, good service and good..."
David J Handley
"Mmmmmm!!! Anytime i'm at the office, and the hunger strikes-the Local ALWAYS has something to make my tastebuds and belly happy! Steve and I just..."
Jen Markey
"We just had the best homemade focaccia bread club sandwich and the outstanding mouthwatering Monte Cristo ! My husband and I split these and still..."
mary waller
"The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and treats you like family. My wife loved the eggs benedict and my three egg omelet..."
kenneth campbell
"Such a great little breakfast place. Their breakfast burritos are one of my faves and the eggs Benedict is to die for. Donā€™t get me started on the..."
Liv C
"Incredibly delicious, creative and generous breakfasts. Homemade focacia bread is wonderful! Fresh ingredients. They are very receptive to..."
Ismael Garza
"We loved Allie's food truck and were thrilled when she decided to open Ames St Cafe! Her food is creative, cozy, and made with love. I have loved..."
John & Emily Petrovich
"Such a warm and inviting space. We love the ASC staff and the food is always so tasty. Weā€™re so glad to have you here in our little town. (Also,..."
Amy Kate
"Absolutely delicious! The best eggs benedict I've had. They use focaccia bread which is genius and a perfectly poached egg (not easy). The potatoes..."
T Kern
"Oh my gosh, the food and service were EXCELLENT! I had the focaccia and gravy and gave the pigs in a blanket a try and they were DELISH! They have..."
Jenn Nelson
"The wife and I ate there twice during our trip. Everything was amazing!! Highly recommend the Bennie, and the bacon is phenomenal! Owner and staff..."
Terris Ahrens
"I cannot say enough good things about Ames St Cafe! All of the food weā€™ve tried, we love. The service is friendly and quick, the restaurant itself..."
Maeve Daly
Chang Express
81/100 (241 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Thai
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Thai
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is hands down the best Chinese food I've ever had! Plus the owners and their family are wonderful!! I make this a stop every time I'm in the..."
Sylvia Campos
"How have we missed this place? So glad we stopped in to try Chang Express. The server was nice and did such a great job explaining the sauces and..."
Adam J Morris II (Torchman75)
"We love the Egg Foo Young and General Tao Chicken (spice level 5). The egg rolls are also good. It is on the pricy side,..."
Brad Jarvis
"Super welcoming and warm. Freshly made food that is very tasty. The best egg rolls I've had in a very long..."
Phil Davey
"We love Chang's, the food is always tasty, the service is very quick wether dining in or..."
Steven Fennelly
"We went here for the first time today and they were quite friendly on our take out order and told us it would be about 25 minutes, so we went out to..."
Gary Bell
"Love their food. Itā€™s always good! I get it anytime I can. Everything is good! My favorites are the Sesame chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken. Pad..."
Jack J
"Every time I support their business, the owners are super friendly and the food is delicious! I ordered the wonton soup and 2 egg rolls today! I..."
Jenny Snyder
"My husband & I love Chang Express! The food is always hot & delicious. Best egg rolls around! In the 3 years that we've lived in the area we've never..."
MI Family
"I stopped here with my mom last summer on vacation and it was amazing. The portion size we got was huge, the food was some of the best we've had and..."
Amanda Kay
"Hidden gem in Elk Rapids with the best Thai and Chinese food. The food was delicious flavorful with high quality ingredients. We ordered the Crazy..."
Kao-Lee Wilkins
"My family has a place on Torch Lake and before we started going to Chang Express we would drive all the way to Traverse City for Chinese. Not..."
Mike Doornbos
"I had the sichuan, and was very happy with all the flavors in the sauce, spice level is per your request. Small cafe/"Mom and Pop" atmosphere,..."
Kelly Dunigan
"Excellent menu and service. Prices are good. They have some thai on the menu as well. I haven't had a bad meal in the 8 years I have been eating..."
D00FINSHMERTZ
The Flour Pot Bakery
95/100 (193 ratings)
Bakeries
American
American
American
Cheap Eats
"One of the gems in Elk Rapids! Their cookies and donuts never disappoint... not to mention their staff is always friendly and helpful!..."
Mason Hopkins
"Our favorite bakery! Donut holes, cookies, donuts of all kinds.. hands down the..."
Jennifer Reffitt Springstead
"Cutest bakery with the Best donuts ever! The custard chocolate long johns are my fav, and the Smiley face cookies are my sons go to treat. The price..."
Maria Reffitt
"This bakery is one of the best in the country. My family has a place on Elk Lake. When we talk to others about our place, the bakery often comes up...."
Jim Drash
"Amazing Bakery!!!!! Must have if you are in Elk..."
Michael Huhman
"Cherry Cheese pocket (cream cheese ) is our fix it's like nothing u ever had in small town bakery that's the BEST not too mention everything is..."
Betty Livingston
"Stopped into the Elk Rapids Sweet Shop this morning for the first time under the new ownership. My favorite unfilled Long John was better than ever!..."
Adam Covington
"Best around hands down great..."
Michael McDonald
"I'm hooked! EVERYTHING is absolutely delicious and the staff is..."
Stefanie Villegas
"The Flour Pot in Elk Rapids -- same awesome recipes as previous owner! Have ALWAYS loved the Sweet Shop. It's wonderful to be able to say we will..."
Judy Y. Martin
"We love this little bakery! Our family in the area has always brought back pastries from them for the holidays and we love it! Excellent quality and..."
Beth Anne
"BEST doughnuts and Danish !!! Though the prices increased, you still get the biggest bang for your buck. Cheaper than any other bakery I've been to!..."
Alison Yardley
"Best doughnuts and long Johns ever. LOVE the doughnut..."
Sondra Ilnicki
"Amazing little Bakery in charming downtown Elk Rapids! Best doughnuts Iā€™ve ever had. I wish they were open more than 3 days a week, but that would..."
R D
"We had The Flour Pot make donuts for our wedding as well as other desserts. They were SO good, there wasnā€™t a donut left over at the end of the..."
Jill
"So happy with my order from the flour pot! The cake was absolutely delicious, and I really enjoyed that their buttercream isn't too sweet. They were..."
Madeline Harris
"10 stars! Everything we got at The Flour Pot was absolutely delicious, from the coffee to the pastries! The shop is clean and adorable. The owners..."
Tiffany Kuipers
"We were intimidated by the line out the door but service was quick and the donuts and coffee were..."
Rebecca B
"Extra friendly staff. The food and coffee were very good. I look forward to getting back there again when I'm..."
Ron Reed
"Great place for donuts, cakes, and cookies. Conveniently located in downtown Elk Rapids. These were special order for a baby..."
Dawn Houghton
"Great chocolate Long John. Service was very fast - only about a minute between approaching the window and getting my food. Looking forward to trying..."
Scott Stoecker
"The new owners are still making my favorite (raised and sugared) donut as yummy as..."
Marcy Potter
"Great šŸ© donuts!! And the owner was so nice!! Thank..."
Bethany Bacheller
Java Jones
80/100 (178 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
"I get the same exact thing every coffee shop I go to, and I have been to a variety of them in Traverse City. They all pale in comparison to the..."
Lindsey Benak
"Delicious food and fantastic coffee! I love the breakfast burrito, fresh veggies and tasty salsa. You can't beat a toasted marshmallow..."
Sharon Leiter-Weintraub
"A must stop whenever I am in town. Friendly people and a warm atmosphere. I'd go even if they didn't have coffee, but they do, and it's amazing. One..."
Dana Rae Stellwagen
"I'm pretty sure the lady working the counter made the best cappuccino we have ever had...."
Kevin Paul
"Love this place! The black bean brownies are awesome..."
Shawn Elizabeth Macklin
"Friendly people, good coffee house atmosphere, great food and good soy lattes! I just wish they were open later in the winter and in the..."
Samina Qureshi
"Excellent home made baked goods, wonderful staff, and of course the best..."
Chelsey Jade Skowronski
"Great coffee house with great personality and..."
Tracy Betts
"Great coffee and food. Service is super friendly. Very cool..."
Michael Williams
"Thank you for great coffee and being kid-..."
Katie Powning
"We love going to Java Jones when we visit Elk..."
Peggy Davis Williams
"its amazing!!! its so cozy and has great frappƩs...."
Jerilynn Menhart
"The Best Elk Rapids Coffee Shop. So cozy and the espresso is really really enjoyable. Staff is very friendly and nice. I come here every time I'm in..."
Kaleigh Hamilton
"Lovely and welcoming, nice outdoor seating including a dog owner's walk up window, sofas, and chess tables. Almost no prices posted on anything. Nor..."
Laura Casaletto
"Wonderful coffee creations and unique pastry selection. They change daily, and go quick! Friendly staff and cozy ambiance make this a perfect coffee..."
CraftHouse TC
"Friendly staff and amazing coffee! Their iced vanilla latte is outstanding. Highly..."
Sarah Sutter
"I love this place! Such a cozy little stop in Elk Rapids. Great lates and really good food too. Highly..."
Emily Bakotich
"The family and I look forward to our Java Jones trips every year we come up. Love the vanilla coffee and the..."
Nichole Husa
"Solid coffee. Great space. Friendly people. Try the vegetarian chili over..."
John Hight
"Great place to gather with friends or to get some work done while enjoying and/or a quick..."
Tom H
"Delicious vanilla latte! Also great breakfast and lunch..."
Sam Marshall
"Great little coffee shop,the dbl Mocha lattes, are to die..."
Vpn Maintenance
"Delicious food and drinks and friendly..."
Samantha Medendorp
"Hard working staff and great place to sit and "solve all the problems of the..."
johanna mcmillan
"Excellent latte and friendly greeting..."
Mom steinbach
"Comfortable. gluten free selection in..."
Aubrey
"Consistant, great breakfast quiche and..."
Erin Johns
"Great food great service..."
Dale Harbour
Hacienda-vasquez'
73/100 (158 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
European
Polish
American
Dinner
Drinks
Burrito
"I was so lucky to have found this gem! I have been going every Wednesday since I discovered their $1.50 taco night. Everything is hand made, the wait..."
John
"Enjoyed the Fall Polish Day which featured old-school home cooked Polish..."
Libby Manian
"A lot of flavor in a small little town. If you dare on your way to TC from Charlevoix or Petoskey make this your pit stop. Great food, great service..."
Natividad Kolb
"Food is pretty good, our waitress was great but one of two working that night for the dinner shift. So we waited way longer than expected. Great..."
Mike Stepka
"This place had many problems this past year (see the numerous negative reviews below). A recent staff revamp has improved things greatly, and it now..."
Howard Yamaguchi
"Super fun waitress- especially waiting on our group of 15. They loose a star for being out of their famous cherry margaritas. ..."
bri
"Absolutely love this place! Wet burrito was delicious! Decent service and charming..."
A W
"Great place to eat, even better place to work. Amazing people and service. Your treated like..."
Falisitey Drake
"Real authentic Mexican food. Large portions, free chips and salsa. Excellent..."
Jerry Pascoe
"food is on the pricey side (16 for an entree) but very tasty and homemade. amazing..."
Alex Boccia
"You must visit. Elaine's cooking is outstanding. Bartender Brenda is the..."
Dan B
"Best Mexican food in area. Great up north place to..."
Robert Constantine
"The Hacendia serves delicious Mexican food and the Friday fish fry can't be..."
Linda Constantine
"Hacienda is our Friday go to.... we keep going because of the great food and excellent customer..."
WILLIAM BARBER
"Authentic Mexican with homemade tortilla shells and enchilada sauce! Excellent..."
Stefanie Cunningham
"Service was a little slow, but the food was..."
Jess Hagstrom
Ice Cream Peddler
87/100 (151 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Ice Cream
Sit down
American
Cheap Eats
"We go here once or twice a year when visiting Elk Rapids...great ice cream and the kids working are a..."
DeAnna Kjos
"The ice cream here is fantastic! We come for the strawberry shortcake every year. Itā€™s the best weā€™ve ever had! Service is always..."
Jade W
"If the line is long, it's gotta be good! Perfect stop after dinner, the owner was super great at answering our questions and definitely had a passion..."
E Taylor
"Wow!! What a treat during the start to summer!! Excellent homemade ice cream + fresh waffle cones in an adorable town. Bring cash! Saw other..."
Nicole Mitchell
"A nice little ice cream Parlor in Elk Rapids. They have a large selection of options. I got seaside Salted carmel which was Fantastic. The person I..."
Chris Hoekstra
"Cash only, but they have an atm in the store. Delicious flavors and yummy waffle..."
Anna Kroon Sonnen
"Stopped in while in the area. My blueberry cheese case icecream with a waffle cone was delicious and my husband enjoyed his sorbet. 4/5 stars as they..."
Meagan Starkey
"Delicious ice cream in a cute little town that is right near a park/beach on the water. :-) Donā€™t forget to stop at Huntington bank as you turn..."
Jessica Powell
"40+ years I've been enjoying the BEST quality homemade ice cream on my summer vacations! My favorites are her Malted Milk Ball, Cherry Pie and..."
Susan Stroker-Lee
"This homemade ice cream is delicious šŸ˜‹! We were very impressed by the generous amounts of ingredients in each scoop. For example, the Mackinac..."
Chuck & Cathleen Thayer
"Good ice cream, reasonable prices, but a cash-only establishment? In this day and age? There was also very limited seating, and no public restrooms..."
Perry Watson
"This is a great place for ice cream! There is a decent selection and friendly staff to serve you. PLEASE NOTE THAT THEY ONLY TAKE CASH!! It is a..."
Logan Lippert
Kolu's Eatery
92/100 (139 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Caribbean
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Meatloaf
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I just want to take the time to review this amazing location. It is a hole in the wall type place that is more a grab and go for food (although I..."
Alex
"THE FOOD IS SOOOOOO GOOD!!! Y'all I haven't had food this good since my Grandma passed!! The meatloaf is wonderful, the potatoes and greens were bomb..."
Tasha Bailey
"Awesome food! Can't beat the snow off food you get for the price and it's..."
bobby d
"The food was absolutely the most flavorable I've had for awhile. The curried chicken and coleslaw with pineapple are terrific along with everything..."
Allan MacKenzie
"First time here. Delicious! Absolutely fantastic. If I'm in the neighborhood ever again, I'll definitely stop, every time. I recommend this place to..."
natty2810
"Never disappointed by Kohl's food. Her fried chicken is my favorite by far. Her baked potato bar is not always available, but is delicious as well...."
Cindy Webb
"Comfort food @ a comfortable price. $5 two sides & meat- am I in the south cuz y'all are making me miss my sister & her cooking down in Alabama! Plan..."
Sabre Allen
"Super friendly staff! Amazing food! Unbeatable prices! Usually open Tuesday through Saturday, but hours seem to vary so check before you stop by. ..."
Katelin Stout
"Attended a party last weekend with catering from Kolu's. The food was exceptional. Everyone went back for second helpings and some got thirds. I..."
Libby Manian
"1st day cash only, did not have any. 2nd day we have cash but now they're out of food. Day 3 got food. Its decent, but not spectacular. For the..."
Shannon Nachtmann
Planetary Coffee
98/100 (99 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Drinks
"Great coffee shop we found on a trip to Torch Lake area. Highly..."
John Duncan
"My wife and I come here on our 1-2x/year trips to the Traverse City area, and we love Planetary Coffee! We found them last year and since then we..."
Josh McCullough
"Lovely little coffee spot! Drinks were delicious and creative. Owners are super friendly. My toddler and I watched them make a few drinks and you can..."
Erin Steffen
"Iā€™m not a regular coffee drinker whatsoever, but I live a few blocks from Planetary Coffee and decided to give it a try today. The coffee I..."
Kaid Brookshire
"Very nice little establishment, with super friendly folks. The usual straightforward coffee offerings, and some interesting specialty drinks--tried..."
Corinthe Mae
"Amazing little coffee shop tucked away from big city life in the quite town of Elk Rapids Michigan... However, there coffee shop is hip and trendy..."
Whitney Paige
"So happy to have Planetary in Elk Rapids - excellent coffee and teas. The best oat milk lattes and matcha Iā€™ve ever had! Itā€™s super cute, and the..."
Kelsey Corp
"A wonderful spot thatā€™s well worth the drive from Traverse City. Itā€™s obvious that so much thought and care has gone into every aspect of..."
scott s.
"Mega cute coffee shop in a converted house! Some patio seating, but lots of tables inside with wi fi and outlets. Tea and espresso drinks both fab,..."
August Hastings
"The evil bee is my absolute favorite espresso drink - whenever I can, I stop in. The people there are amazing and wonderful to talk with, the space..."
Kristen Hasbrouck
The Moose
77/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"This place is awesome! A hidden gem. The food here is amazing. I won a gift certificate from z93 for a free pizza from here. We decided to take a..."
Liz Bembeneck
"River Street market is everything to me!!! The sandwiches and pizzas are the best in Elk Rapids because itā€™s about quality of the ingredients and..."
Donna High
"Great place. Owner is friendly and accommodating. We stopped in for lunch and got pizza, Italian Sandwich and Italian Wedding Soup. Everything was..."
Elizabeth Underwood
"I live in Denver and have never found a sandwich there as good as River Street. Iā€™m not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best sandwiches..."
Chad Butler
"Just stopped in and Mike gave us a sample of his fresh bread he was baking. So we had to take an Italian back to Torch Lake for lunch. Awesome..."
Mike O'Rourke
"I display at art shows 3 times a year, and it is an absolute treat to have their pizza. The Mediterranean is my favorite. Best in..."
Michigan Strong
"We pulled in the marina several times this summer and walked to the River Street Market. This is our go to place for sandwiches, pizza, beer, wine,..."
Patrick Blume
"What a gem! Hubby and I raved about the food all the way home. Best meatball sub and the chicken quesadilla was amazing. Definitely..."
wendy zoch
"Cyclist heavenly eats- best sandwich w amazing tastes in every bite! Took friends who oohed and aahed over their sandwiches. Best lunch on weeklong..."
Linda MacCracken
"Best meatball sub I have ever eaten. Everything was homemade and so delicious! Staff was ver friendly and helpful. We will be..."
Melissa Katke