The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Traverse City, April 2024

"We arrived to a super long line (moved pretty quick tho) and oh so worth it! Some of the best ice cream my husband and I have ever had. So creamy and..."

Corrie Piersma

Fred Chaiken

"This is a great spot for dinner. Tried their grilled Indian flatbread (super yummy) and their orange chicken. Although the chicken was a bit..."

Ana P

"My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary at Red Ginger and had an amazing experience! The cocktails were very delicious and the sushi was the..."

Ana White

"A great restaurant in TC. Highly recommend for a nice meal in town. Staff was friendly, and included a card signed by everyone for our anniversary...."

Eric Kmetz

"This was an absolutely wonderful dining experience. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff very friendly and helpful, and the food amazing...."

David Nowak

"What an amazing place. Food is excellent, service is always great. Highly recomend trying it out. Make sure to call ahead for reservations, its..."

Flash Gordon

"Great spot for dinner with the friends and family or a date. The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly. The location does book fast ...."

John Mathai

"Delicious as always and fantastic service! Amazing atmosphere and great food. Thank you again!..."

Kate Cosentino

"Amazing food! Sarah was our server and she was AMAZING. They accommodated our larger group and all our allergies. Dragon wings and potstickers are a..."

Alexandria Malfroid

"Had a good experience, overpriced i would say, but the sushi was good. We had good service and would probably visit again. We enjoyed a drink and..."

Allison Wong

"Best salmon I've ever had in my life!! Curry was excellent too. Good size portions. Service was a little slow but satisfactory. Highly..."

Gi Gi

Trattoria Stella

85/100 (3358 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Fine Dining

"We dined here the night of our wedding. Absolute excellent service. Food was more than we expected. Very romantic. Best glass of wine I've ever had...."

Sara Kuhn

"If you spend time in Traverse City you must go the Stella's. The food is top notch. We started off with the Octopus appetizer...yum. Dinner entrees..."

Mr. Eagle

"We went for our 20th anniversary. It was the best food and drinks I've ever had and the staff was amazing. I cannot express how wonderful our..."

Melisa Ekseth

"One of the best meals I and our group have ever had! We loved everything. We sampled all of the appetizers and they were all amazing, especially the..."

Z

"I’m not sure I’ve ever gone so far as to call a restaurant “exquisite”, but trattoria stella absolutely is. the atmosphere is so unique; with..."

Alyssa Systermann

"My boyfriend and I came here tonight for our anniversary and it was amazing! We believe that Katie was our server and she was so kind and helpful...."

miren eliza

"There are not enough words to describe the experience we get at Stella whenever we come! My wife and were there last year for our anniversary and..."

Roland Ostwald

"Thee most authentic and freshest farm to table italian meal I have ever had! The Fettuccine was magnificent and the veal Chop was..."

Tam F

"It is very nice restaurant! The food, service and Atmosphere are all great! Highly highly..."

Wenyu Lian

"We have been here 10 times at least. Food was amazing as always. Service at the bar was a struggle as it took a while to get our initial drinks and..."

Barry Raterink

The Little Fleet

86/100 (3295 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"We went to the fat Tuesday party and had a great time. There is a truck food style shop inside and the food was great. Best Manhattan in town using a..."

Daniel Patton

"Went here for my first time!! It was on Friday night live, and I was blown away by how many people. After getting our delicious cold beverages now it..."

Luke Roberts

"A mind-boggling variety of tasty food from barbecue to sushi. Short's Space Rock on tap! What a..."

Patrick Keating

"The first time we’ve been there. We were there for a class. Barb and Jess were the best! Knowledgeable, friendly and so fun.... will definitely..."

Autumn Pepera

"What a fun place to eat! Nice bar, great food trucks and loved the youthful atmosphere! I'm sure it's even more fun at..."

Paula Kostelnik Gildersleeve

"It was my first visit to The Little Fleet, I like that its inside/outside and dog friendly. All the staff were really down to earth, friendly, and..."

Jennifer Lynn Kiogima-Raphael

"The Little Fleet is the kind of place that makes Traverse City, MI so special. It's a place of excellent taste, atmosphere, craft and commerce. I..."

Brad A. Kinnan

"I loved the atmosphere and had the most amazing food! I had shredded chicken tacos from happys and the fried avacodo was incredible! These were the..."

Victoria Garza

"Always a great fun, friendly place. Great beverages and now awesome food from Milkweed. Loved our time there Valentines Day..."

Christine Tobias Walter

"Fun atmosphere, lots of delicious choices for food! A bit crowded- but obviously a sign of a great..."

Kat Buda

"Such a cool place! Highly recommend..."

Brittany Blackburn

"Very fun place, lots to choose from. Great outdoor seating. Highly..."

Barbara J. Lockrey

"The Little Fleet was a big success. I absolutely loved this spot. I wish every city had a defined spot for food trucks to inhabit every day of the..."

Nathan Ver Beek

"This place is a unique indoor/outdoor eatery with food trucks and a bar. The atmosphere was great with music and people watching. We tried food all..."

Dawn Fagerstrom

"Fun place for lunch or dinner. Solid pizza for sure! We had dinner here the night before, got wonderful food from the Korean food truck. Loved every..."

Jim Tschetter

"Happened upon this happening place. Live Music, fantastic atmosphere, tacos and food trucks. What more could you ask for?... Beer of course. Good..."

Brian Hubert

"I came here a few times about 7 years ago, so when I saw they were having their 10 year anniversary celebration I absolutely wanted to go show them..."

Jaclyn Marie

"So many tasty options. We went on a Friday evening, so it was definitely a little busy. Even so, finding a table didn’t take too..."

Alyssa McElheny

"Awesome hangout spot! Great spot for groups as everyone can order separately and on their own. The BBQ, pizza and burgers were all good food options...."

Rob Pitingolo

"It was pretty crowded when we went for a date night. We ordered the tacos from inside, yum! The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. An overall..."

B Rivera

"They have a very nice bar that is open concept that sees outdoor seating where bunch of food trucks are located. I always said nothing comes bad out..."

B A

"This was our favorite spot when visiting Traverse city. A fun little lot with various food trucks. A great place to grab some food and some drinks..."

Chris Bohn

Cracker Barrel

77/100 (3192 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant has the greatest breakfast in Traverse City, it's absolutely delicious and is so consistently great. The service is great and the..."

Karly

"Great breakfast. I love the breakfast menu, however don't venture into the lunch and dinner items. We had delicious pancakes with real syrup, bacon..."

Nick M.

"Cracker Barrel is a great resturant... I love it..."

Eric

"One of my favorites. I really Love Cracker Barrel, a little shopping before you eat = great time for me. The food is always good or if there is a..."

Picky

"Great place to stop in & get a home cooked meal instead of fast food! The food was amazing but the service was ok. The shop had lots of goodies & a..."

Krissy Cx

"I eat here a lot. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the area. One time I had an extremely incompetent waitress. But the manager got..."

Resistor Rob

"Food was good service was ok due to person being kinda rushed so had to ask for the sides when they got back to our table 1 other issue was people..."

robert brightsman

"Our server was Jen and she was awesome. The service was courteous, and attentive. Her knowledge of the menu was extensive, which is always helpful..."

william Caldwell

"The food was good, the prices were good. The store had tons of neat things to check out and a wide variety of beverages that u don't see every..."

jeff cooper

"Sat us right by the fire on one of the first chilly days of fall. The server was great. Food was not my most favorite breakfast food. I am picky..."

Heather Poynter

"Cracker Barrel is Cracker Barrel. Economically priced. Consistent. Good. Never had a bad meal. Usually get biscuits and gravy but tried their..."

Richard Enoch

"Had a big group from Bay Ridge 55+ and did a great job for the ladies on their outing. I was the only guy with my wife. They just need to work on..."

Lorne Dickinson

"I would like to give a huge thank you to the Manager Rachel working today 10/28 in the Traverse City location. My mother used the restroom and as she..."

Lisa

"My previous experiences with the wait staff have been great, the latest, not so much. The waiter gave me the check right as I started to eat the..."

Lex & Cinnabon

"We had the most fabulous server! She was efficient, kind, ATTENTIVE and brought everything in a good timely manner. It made the difference in my..."

S Adair

"Reasonably priced home-style cooking. Fast, professional service. Roast beef dinner..."

Gary C

"Meal wasn't up to Cracker Barrel standards. Up til now, they've always been excellent. They've changed the menu as well. I'll try again. Great staff!..."

Nancy Guenthardt

7 Monks Taproom

84/100 (3061 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Takeout

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Best chicken sandwich I've ever had hands down!!!! Although I don't drink beer, the food here was delicious! Our waitress was really nice, personable..."

Angelena McGee

"Great selection of beer. Burger was dynamite as was the Bahn mi sandwich. Friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere. Some outdoor seating on the sidewalk..."

Brad Kosar

"11/10 would recommend! We just arrived from out of town and needed a quick early lunch/dinner and 7 monks did not disappoint! We had the restaurant..."

Elizabeth Keener

"In town for a road trip up to Voyageurs National Park and decided to check out this location as both my fiancée and I love great good food and..."

Alexander “Codie” West

"I've never been disappointed by seven monks. Awesome drink selection and excellent food. Between this and low Bar downstairs, you don't really need..."

Michael Langenright

"Food is good for the most part. Excellent Mac & Cheese. Corn beef sandwich needs more corn beef ;) Also very dark inside. I understand they are going..."

Sweet November

"The food was good but I feel like I need to hold them to a higher standard than the corner Applebee's. The pork nachos were delicious but the ghost..."

Cory Carlton

"7 Monks has a very large selection of mainly beer and cider. The Caramel Apple Cider was delicious! They do offer wine and mixed beverages. Some food..."

Tina P.

"Great restaurant with a few different options and an awesome beer..."

Cody L

"We do enjoy 7-monks, better burger in town! Cold beer, but $8.50 for a plate of popcorn seems steep. We will be..."

Tom R

Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery

91/100 (3007 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely laid-back spot with great menu choices and decent beer. The server was very kind and the food arrived quickly and was delicious. The only..."

Amberly Marckini

"Jolly Pumpkin is a well-known local haunt. The environment around you reminds me of a place the Hogwarts kids would go to enjoy a meal. Which I..."

Rob Parsley

"This place is great! I had fried perch and fries, my gorgeous Wife had chicken and pasta, and we shared a bowl of beer cheese soup. She drank pinot..."

Solom America

"We parked at here, bicycles around the peninsula and then enjoyed a beer and lunch. Nicest wait staff possible. Out drink choices all excellent and..."

John Crankshaw

"My wife and I are frequent fliers of the Traverse City area and have been to Jolly Pumpkin a couple times! Cool Halloween/Hogwarts type of..."

Alec Wisecup

"Across from the water, very nice! Long wait, but we sat outside and had a beautiful view while we waited. Place was packed and they weren’t doing..."

Judy Kim

"Had a great meal (lunch) with the family. The waitress was wonderful and very accommodating with food allergies! Many mugs on ceiling for owners to..."

Neil Huyck

"What a great experience with my wife, two kids and dog. Great beer, scenery and food! We had the amber beer cheese dip with chips and mushroom pizza...."

Brian B.

"Great location. Loved the food but it was nothing super special. Got the fish dip but it was more cheesy than fish tasting. Margherita pizza was good..."

Kelsey Klukos

"If you love sour craft beers this is the place to go. Great originals and you can see why they have spread out beyond Traverse City. Decent pub food..."

Lydia M

"Delicious food and friendly staff! 5/5! (Smoked Whitefish Dip with Flatbread Crackers & a Cuban Sandwich, which consists of Sliced Pork Tenderloin,..."

Jacob Sivley

"Great food in a great location make this a place worth seeking out when in the Traverse City area. This outpost of the Jolly Pumpkin is located on..."

Joe F

"Friendly service and good food. We had the chicken club sandwich, which I would highly recommend. The pizzas also looked exceptionally good. We were..."

Duane Dudas

"My wife and I came here for the first time in summer of 2019. It was busy on the night we went so we spent our wait sitting on a hill on their..."

Matt Brusoe

"Food was very good. Portions are very generous , all entrees could easily be shared . The fries were cooked perfectly. The sour ale was also good...."

Jay Littlefield

"The drive up the peninsula to this little gem is so picturesque and once you get there, the vibe is a mix of friendly and haunting with all the tales..."

Megan Vittetoe

"Had an amazing experience at this jolly pumpkin! We had the whitefish dip appetizer, french onion soup, wedge salad, a pizza, AND dessert... and can..."

Jackie Post

Culver's

83/100 (2996 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is always good. We love just about everything on the menu except the fish sandwich it's lacking a little flavor. The cheese curds are a must..."

Sumayyah

"Wonderful! Absolutely the best fast food in Traverse City! The restaurant was very busy on 10/13/23. The young man at the counter welcomed us with a..."

Phyliss Baker

"A little bit loud with an upscale, Urban feel.. service was good and the food came very quickly. In terms of mixed drinks, they only offer tequila..."

steve cook

"We were looking for a nice, simple place to get lunch for the family before leaving Traverse City. Culver's is a great option for everyone to eat..."

Timothy Acker II

"Culvers is definitely one of my go-to spots for and good, quick meal Their custard ice cream is wonderful. 10/10 would..."

ZtheBold

"The only reason service gets less is because the first time I went with my mom they forgot to give her mayo for her gluten free burger, the buns are..."

Anna Sydow

"Been a while but the Butterburger had not changed. Great to have again. Hot and fresh. Double with cheese and made it a basket. Turtle sundae as..."

Thad N

"We just ordered take out. I had a lettuce wrap as I am on low carb. The burger was super..."

Michelle Saavedra

"Caramel pecan custard - Fantastic. Single butter burger deluxe - Hit the spot. Chicken tendies - Oh lord they was good. Snobby teen dropping food on..."

Hendrix Kohler

"Gluten free, yes please! Love everything on the menu! Great..."

Flora Brady

"Food Was Nice and Fresh. We got take out and it was very prompt. Didn't wait long at..."

Kaneisha Gund

"Culver's is a fast food restaurant but you can order some comfort foods. The inside is very clean and kid..."

Shannon John

"The person who took my order and brought me my food was great. His name is Logan Lambert. He was very nice, you could hear him very well, and he..."

Dexter The Bull

"It was busy but got order taken and food out to my table pretty quick . I had the cod sandwich , it was tasty and a good portion..."

Ray Curnow

"My wife and I stopped in for a flavor of the day. We like 1 scoop with whipped cream on..."

Jon Lucas

"Culvers is always great and personally one of the last good fast food places out there A bit pricey but the foods always..."

Conzay755

"First time here. Great place to eat. Everyone was super nice and place was clean. Will be back if in the area..."

Dr. P

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

73/100 (2962 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is the best Olive Garden Italian Restaurant that I've been to. The dining areas are huge and can accommodate any size party. The menu items are..."

Lloyd Wolford

"For years this has been a place that you go to for consistently good food and great service. It's the type of place that never changes because it..."

Dakota Averill

"Had to wait for 30 mins to get a table on a Sunday night but it was worth it. The crew was very welcoming, quick to help us settle down, got the..."

Nand Kishore Gajarajan

"Our server was amazing: polite, friendly, and great with the kids. I never felt like I was 'waiting' because the unlimited bread sticks were readily..."

Adam

"Paige was our waitress, she was Amazing. Our Food was absolutely delicious. It's a treat to visit here from Indian River Michigan. We look forward..."

Crystal's Twisted Jewelry C. Habitz

"Love this place, never disappointed.. great food, excellent..."

TW - TW

"Our Olive Garden experience was wonderful, and every member of my family enjoyed the meal. The server's thoughtful touch of offering the option to..."

andrew bueche

"First time we've ever been at this location and we really enjoyed it. The inside was more upscale than other locations we've been to and it's really..."

Terry Gonyon

"For years I've made fun of The Olive Garden as a lame chain restaurant. My wife was given a gift card recently so we took our two kids for a change..."

Josh McDonough

"Bill was beyond the best ever! He’s very friendly and knowledgeable. I always enjoy seeing him when I come in for usual margarita && soup an salad..."

Brie McCarty

Amical

93/100 (2934 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"At the time I had lamb shank that was on the menu for a limited time. It was alright, could have been more tender and flavorful. Service was okay,..."

Nicholas P

"The food was fantastic, made reservations the day before and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was great, very attentive and..."

Joshua McCafferty

"Fabulous restaurant! Narrow dark ambiance with an open kitchen. We were so grateful they sat us in the way back next to a window. Wonderful outside..."

Maria Hidalgo Dolan

"amical was great overall. We highly recommend trying the smoked white fish and French onion soup. My mushroom dish was incredible. My spouse ordered..."

Sarah Richards

"The restaurant is great, the food is delicious and a beautiful presentation; however, the most important aspect is the service.. from Greta’s..."

Susan Cortez-Javier

"We had dinner here while visiting the City. It was a relaxing atmosphere that was well lit and welcoming. Stacey was very helpful and was helpful..."

Kaitlyn Hines

"Outstanding meal. The meals were very well prepared and a great..."

Lisa Benson

"As far as food, amazing! The ambiance in the restaurant, fantastic! Our server, on the other hand.. I'm not sure if we weren't spending enough or..."

Mickie Smith

"I love it when a restaurant lives up to its reviews. This place had amazing fresh food, plenty of wine options and an awesome collection of desserts..."

snehal thakur

"Local who has never been to Amical, going to be honest it was very good but the standard menu items weren't spectacular in any way. Special cookbook..."

Jeremy T

Don's Drive-in

78/100 (2896 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a great diner! We stopped here during our stay in Traverse City and glad we did. Decor is retro and bright. Staff is attentive and made sure..."

Nick Wilcox

"Went here for dinner the other night and had a great time it's definitely a small restaurant but there were always one or two tables open. One of the..."

Jack deRoche

"From the moment I pulled into Don's Drive-In in Traverse City, MI, I knew I was in for a treat. The mid-century vibe was immediately inviting, and..."

Alec Daniels

"This place is not retro, it's the real deal. Been around since the 1950s. We enjoyed Burger baskets and malteds. Burger baskets were served hot and..."

Mark Otte

"The food was great! The atmosphere was great! The service was friendly and personable! Big portions to share or take home! The chocolate malts were..."

Dora Matheny

"Fantastic! Old fashioned service = polite friendly atmosphere. Food was very good. Prices were even better. 3 full meals and 20% tip for good service..."

Rose Nelson

"Love the vibe of this retro drive-in diner! We opted to enjoy the curb side drive in service. Hit the button below the menu and they will come out to..."

Rachel Miller

"Waiter was fabulous! I loved the sliders, I got 2 which was good enough to fill me up and of course the fries! The shakes actually taste like real..."

Desi Garland

"This is a really great place if you're looking for great 50's Americana-style food with a 1-2 punch of nostalgia. The 3/4lb aptly named MONSTER..."

Dee Fuze

"The food is amazing (they have fried mushrooms), and it was delivered to the table quickly. The staff were really attentive, and came out to see how..."

Bradley Krone

"Enjoy Classic American Breakfast at Don's Drive In in Traverse City During our recent visit to Traverse City for a sports tournament, my partner and..."

Alfons Müller

"A MUST visit when you go to Traverse City! The atmosphere is nostalgic and our waitress was great. Food comes out hot and fast! Delicious food. Would..."

Jeri Landheer

"I opted for the slider : AMAZING and definitely just the size I needed. Husband ordered the regular sized burger and fries. We each ordered shakes:..."

Courtney Hanson

"My husband and I love old school diners. It's SO CUTE on the inside! And the food was..."

Sarah Nichols

"Amazing service amzaing food amazing atmosphere a place that checks all the boxes is hard to come by and this place nails..."

Daniel McDiarmid

"My dad took me here as a kid and finally I got to take my son here. Food was excellent, our waitress was extremely quick and helpful. My son loved..."

Spencer Whitledge

"1st time here and we will be back. Jason was one of the best servers we have had in a long time. Perfect mix of helpful, attentive and genuine. And,..."

Anita Shaffer

"Greeted with kindness when calling in my order. When I arrived I was greeted by all employees I came in contact with. Great customer service from a..."

Bill Sterzik

"It was my first time at this restaurant and the employees were awesome. The food was so fresh and tasty. Me and my fiance ordered sliders and fried..."

Melissa Yo

Denny's

73/100 (2751 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been here 3x. Breakfast, Lunch time & even 4am. My first visit was shortly after they opened, so its to be expected to have a wait on a seat &..."

Jennifer Loveland

"Not sure when these other people come in but had a great experience. There was a short wait for a table (literally 6 mins) and we were promptly..."

Jeffery Mullen Swaro

"I’ve never had a better experience eating out (as someone with Celiacs). The staff all made sure that my food was prepared separately and away from..."

Deanna Troi

"Some of the best food iv ever had I love their food SM it's like my fave..."

Andrea Froncek-Sievert

"Aside from the initial greet everything was just what we expected. Good food, fair prices and prompt service. We are tired of dealing with many of..."

James Somers

"This is the best Denny's I have ever been to! I've been to many different cities in many different states and the quality it's as good as the one in..."

Jessica Taylor

"The facility is top notch! The employees were on point! Dennys is the real deal!! Nothing but positive and good vibes, all around! Highly recommended..."

Cory Barber

"My favourite place for breakfast, but we came for dinner. The place was customer in customer out, and poor lady waitress was alone doing everything,..."

N Alsulaiti

"Got seated right away. Our server brought drinks and took our breakfast order. The food was awesome! Service was great. Clean location. Updated (not..."

Grant Haller

"The food is absolutely filling and the service was quite fast. I sat at their bar and I even talked to the cooks and they were interesting people. 5..."

Michael Allen

"The staff here were great. The food was good as well. The right customer service can go a long way towards making or breaking a place. This place..."

Peter Brown

"This place is great! The waitress was friendly and kind when we went there. The food was hot and looked great! We were so happy to find out that we..."

Meagan Long

"I came into Denny's very hungry and I came out very happy and full. The service was immaculate and the food was perfectly prepared. Couldn't of asked..."

Tim Borst

"This seemed like a larger than usual Denny's. I loved the greeter at the front door as well as our server. They were funny, attentive and not..."

Peter - Heidi Leroux-Brown

"Great food and atmosphere! I would have just given 3 stars but they havw Cholula! That always get you an extra ⭐. Great service, bathrooms were..."

Dan Bircher

"The Staff at this Denny's went above and beyond, particularly John the kitchen manager. Our grand-daughter left a possession at the restuarant and..."

Nick Difazio

"Best food I’ve had in a long time! I’m so glad we tried this Denny’s in Traverse City. This Denny’s does it right. The staff was friendly,..."

Jason Duggar

"The person who greeted us didn't seem to be to Happy to be there but our waitress more than made up for it. I'm sad they didn't have waffles because..."

Internal Distress !!!

"Stopped in with friends over labor day weekend. The food was great and the service was good. This location was clean and our server was super..."

Michael Marcero

Fire Fly

81/100 (2725 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cool atmosphere. Unique decorations and great natural lighting. Love the river front views. Plenty of seating. We love the pulled pork sandwich. The..."

Anna Fuller

"Food was great. I got a Yooper Burger with a side of truffle fries and the wife got the sesame chicken. Burger was the best burger I've had in a..."

Roger Sno

"LOVED it here! Staff was very kind. Our server was very sweet, I wish I could remember her name.. THE FOOD... incredible! Really! I ordered the Beach..."

Blake Swiatkowski

"Good food, pretty good service. The location was pretty and right on the river. I think the flank steak with truffle fries was the best thing we..."

Natalie Nicosia

"Guarantee you will enjoy eating here. Our waitress, Ally, was great, and attentive…trust her drink recommendations. The food hit the spot. The menu..."

Austin Singhoffer

"Tried this restaurant for my husband's birthday and we absolutely loved it! Everybody from the hostess stand to the bartender, to our server were so..."

Julie Sparkman

"The ambience is great, place is spacious and service is excellent. I ordered the sweet spicy Calamari which is flavorful. I also got the Salmon with..."

Periwinkle

"Went to Firefly Restaurant on Saturday night with some friends. Great building and located along the river. Inside was nice and updated. Service was..."

Jon Harrison

"The food was absolutely fabulous. We had a little bit of a wait, so we went and had drinks in the bar area everyone was very pleased with their..."

Denise Goldsmith

"Stopped in for a quick lunch while shopping with my 17 year old and my mother. They were VERY accommodating to the picky 17 yr old and the not so..."

Cathy Daniel

"Really cool place with a Riverside view. We stopped in and had a lovely lunch at a table overlooking the River from the inside. Service was great,..."

D H

"The service and ambiance are delightful and the chicken stir fry is delicious. The highlight though? The spinach artichoke dip with pita chips. O m..."

Stephanie Durbin

"Very cute restaurant. We sat right on the water. Kid friendly, we had our 4 year old son and he enjoyed it. Service was fantastic and food was even..."

Lesley Adelle

"Great place,Marie was our server and was fabulous suggestions on drinks and appetizer where spot on! My General Tos chicken wasn't as expected - no..."

Regina Pollaski

"We stopped here mostly for the small plates and we weren't disappointed. We got two different sushi rolls, potstickers, and sweet potato fries. ..."

Breanne

"Everything was excellent at this restaurant. The atmosphere was nice. The waittress was kind and efficient and the drinks and food were amazing. I..."

Kimmy K

"Went mid afternoon on a Sunday after a play at Old Town Playhouse. Luckily we were seated in the bar area so we could watch the football game. The..."

Sandy Henschell

"This place always has great food and atmosphere. We had an assortment of small plates and sushi, but be warned; the menu says the raw sushi is marked..."

Michael

"We had a great dinner here. My mom got the Sesame chicken and I got the Salmon. We didn’t get any drinks. The service was fast and the food was..."

KMM

Harrington's By The Bay

77/100 (2715 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thankful to our local friend who shared this fantastic restaurant with us! We totally enjoyed the atmosphere, and the food was off the chain! We..."

Stephanie Stephens

"Excellent spot. Everything we had was enjoyed by all. On the higher side of prices, I'd say it was well worth it. Portions were just right. You..."

Ken S

"It was a little tricky to get here with all the traffic but worth it! Got a seat in the packed dining area and got a mixed drink that was pretty..."

Lou S

"Cute out door patio area. Server was amazing! The bang bang shrimp was to die for. The smoked whitefish dip is really good. The crusted whitefish was..."

Caitlyn Neuman

"The food was really good. Pictured is the Cheddar bacon burger, it was delicious. The waitress was funny and intuitive. The view was awesome. I..."

Carla Simmons

"Delicious food, fast & friendly service, relaxing, classy atmosphere with a view of the bay. Plates were well prepped and visually appealing. Our..."

Rebekka Smith-Pine

"This was a nice place. Our waiter was amazing. Can't remember his name, but he was a blonde & the flourless chocolate cake was his least favorite..."

jamie miller

"Fish and chips and french dip were delicious! We chose to sit on the outdoor patio which had a beautiful view of the water. We had about a 30 min..."

Alyssa Vest

"Great place with a killer view of the bay. White fish sandwich & Prime Rib dip both with truffle fries were delicious! Staff friendly with great..."

Lori Andrews

"Dined here last week to celebrate our 16 year anniversary and couldn't have been more pleased! The service and food were amazing. My husband ordered..."

Julie Sparkman

"Food, drinks & service were all amazing! We got the whitefish pate & lettuce wraps to share. Carrot cake was SO good! Maghen, our server, was on top..."

Jennifer Dillon

"Excellent. The service was excellent. The food is outstanding. Beautiful view of the bay, lots of parking. Get the..."

Thomas Kemmett

"My burger was so dang good! And the truffle fries were fantastic. They handled our group of 7 well. The server was quick and..."

Lori Stanis

"We had the whitefish and the salmon, both were delicious!! And the house made tortilla chips were some of the best chips we've ever..."

Leana Reed

"Nice restaurant. Very "lakeside" feel to it. Food was great, the wait was a bit longer than what we were told and service was pretty good. Not great..."

Mike Vandermus

"The food was tasty. The view from the outdoor seating was excellent. Service was slow, for no apparent reason. Whitefish appears to be something of..."

Bryan Reinecke

Kfc

70/100 (2672 ratings)

"My KFC drive-through experience, enjoying the Famous Bowl meal, was the best I've ever had. The combination of mashed potatoes, crispy chicken, corn,..."

andrew bueche

"I stopped here with a friend and we each ordered a 2 piece chicken meal which includes a side, busquit, and fountain drink. I was pleasantly..."

Carol Zipp

"Thank you for staying open till 11:00, so after my shift I'm able to have a choice of something to eat other than burgers and tacos. Thanks for..."

marie ritchey

"I ended up spending about $50.00 on myself here haha. Anyway, it's a good place to go if you are craving chicken and don't want to make any for..."

XPoisonxxXxx

"The food tastes amazing! Such quick and speedy service! Matt is one of the best workers I've ever come across in a KFC! It seems like you have a..."

Jenika Muske

"The best service I’ve ever gotten at a fast food restaurant! We ordered a couple family meals and the manager let us know personally that the..."

Erik Luster

"Went all day Christmas shopping with family on empty stomachs. After shopping was done, me and family were SUPER HANGRY (for those who don't know,..."

Mike Lindsey

"Great food, very friendly..."

Brandon Elliott

"I placed my order through the website while waiting in line. By the time I got to the window it was up and..."

H Salisbury

"Good old KFC knows the meaning of inflation but what they don't know is that it doesn't mean you serve only 25 percent of a person's order. Nice job..."

Brenda Troutt

Firefly Restaurant

82/100 (2650 ratings)

"Absolutely amazing dinner. Everything was delicious. We ordered the potstickers, crab Rangoon’s, and for entrees we ordered the Thai peanut dish..."

Jenn Lek

"This place was great! The server was very attentive and the food was good. The place had a very comfortable vibe and great..."

Jessica Ann Zeitz

"The food was amazing!!!! The waitress was the best!!!! Made everything about the stop at the Firefly worth going back and I'd recommend that everyone..."

Kim Winkel

"This has been my sons favorite restaurant for over 5 years. He loves the pita and hummus and the kids peanut butter and honey sandwich. I have never..."

Mary Shortreed

"Stopped in for brunch on a Sunday. Awesome food, great atmosphere and the staff was all very friendly. Definitely will be back!..."

Eric Stoike

"Great place to eat. Drinks are great and the food was excellent. Had the queso nachos, steak sushi and fish. Five..."

Samantha Mosier

"Awesome food and service! They were busy but we had reservations! Unfortunately, we had some noisy drunk table neighbors but in all, highly recommend..."

Diana Elizabeth

"Excellent experience! Amazing food and great service. I would recommend the Paradise..."

James Scarbrough

"Cool atmosphere. Unique decorations and great natural lighting. Love the river front views. Plenty of seating. We love the pulled pork sandwich. The..."

Anna Fuller

"Food was great. I got a Yooper Burger with a side of truffle fries and the wife got the sesame chicken. Burger was the best burger I've had in a..."

Roger Sno

"LOVED it here! Staff was very kind. Our server was very sweet, I wish I could remember her name.. THE FOOD... incredible! Really! I ordered the Beach..."

Blake Swiatkowski

"Good food, pretty good service. The location was pretty and right on the river. I think the flank steak with truffle fries was the best thing we..."

Natalie Nicosia

"Guarantee you will enjoy eating here. Our waitress, Ally, was great, and attentive…trust her drink recommendations. The food hit the spot. The menu..."

Austin Singhoffer

"Tried this restaurant for my husband's birthday and we absolutely loved it! Everybody from the hostess stand to the bartender, to our server were so..."

Julie Sparkman

"The ambience is great, place is spacious and service is excellent. I ordered the sweet spicy Calamari which is flavorful. I also got the Salmon with..."

Periwinkle

"Went to Firefly Restaurant on Saturday night with some friends. Great building and located along the river. Inside was nice and updated. Service was..."

Jon Harrison

"The food was absolutely fabulous. We had a little bit of a wait, so we went and had drinks in the bar area everyone was very pleased with their..."

Denise Goldsmith

"Stopped in for a quick lunch while shopping with my 17 year old and my mother. They were VERY accommodating to the picky 17 yr old and the not so..."

Cathy Daniel

"Really cool place with a Riverside view. We stopped in and had a lovely lunch at a table overlooking the River from the inside. Service was great,..."

D H

"The service and ambiance are delightful and the chicken stir fry is delicious. The highlight though? The spinach artichoke dip with pita chips. O m..."

Stephanie Durbin

"Very cute restaurant. We sat right on the water. Kid friendly, we had our 4 year old son and he enjoyed it. Service was fantastic and food was even..."

Lesley Adelle

"Great place,Marie was our server and was fabulous suggestions on drinks and appetizer where spot on! My General Tos chicken wasn't as expected - no..."

Regina Pollaski

"We stopped here mostly for the small plates and we weren't disappointed. We got two different sushi rolls, potstickers, and sweet potato fries. ..."

Breanne

"Everything was excellent at this restaurant. The atmosphere was nice. The waittress was kind and efficient and the drinks and food were amazing. I..."

Kimmy K

"Went mid afternoon on a Sunday after a play at Old Town Playhouse. Luckily we were seated in the bar area so we could watch the football game. The..."

Sandy Henschell

"This place always has great food and atmosphere. We had an assortment of small plates and sushi, but be warned; the menu says the raw sushi is marked..."

Michael

"We had a great dinner here. My mom got the Sesame chicken and I got the Salmon. We didn’t get any drinks. The service was fast and the food was..."

KMM

Poppycocks

85/100 (2548 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved grabbing lunch here. Their tomato soup is fresh and light with a lot of flavor and the squash was absolutely to die for. It’s nice to eat at..."

Samantha Fitzpatrick

"We stopped in for a quick drink and a small bite to eat. The cocktails are really good and they have a lot of fun choices. We tried the Sgt...."

Breanne

"We stopped in for dinner one evening while visiting TC and shopping the Main Street. We were on a wait list for about 45 minutes as we walked in for..."

Brittany B

"Excellent place to eat. Drinks were good too. The summer sprite was a twist on an Aperol sprite. The short ribs were so darn good. Loved the..."

Eric Mork

"My friends and I loved the food, service and ambiance!! We had the acorn squash pot pie (yum-O!), whitefish po boy (delish!), and grilled cheese..."

Rebecca Rios

"We had a stellar experience for a late dinner on Father's day! We started with the Whitefish cakes which were excellent, especially the diced green..."

John Douglas Realtor

"The food here is amazing. Nothing but flavor. The pork ribeye was so juicy, the lamb ragu was so fresh and light for a pasta dish, and the brussel..."

Ben Vroman

"I liked the food a lot! The place itself was nice but they didn’t have a ton of options. They do have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options..."

Melissa Savino

"Honestly the best appetizer we've ever had. If you don't like brussel sprouts I guarantee you will enjoy these. Omg this blew our minds. I'd come..."

Steve Kleinheksel

"We are wrapping up our dinner at Poppycocks, and everything has been amazing! We had the aranchini as an appetizer , the shrimp and watermelon salad,..."

Alexander Baylerian

"First time here and I will be back. Gavin was my server/bartender and did an amazing job. Told me about the area and chatted with me a bit while I..."

Brenda Rockow

"We went here for a nice dinner out and had a wonderful time. Our food was outstanding and the wait staff really took care of us. Highly recommend! ..."

A B

"Great atmosphere in an older downtown "diner" style establishment. The food is excellent! A lot of tasty choices and each one we saw coming out of..."

Troy Thueson

"First time visiting Poppycocks - had a great experience! My husband and i both ordered a burger, which was cooked to a perfect medium! I also had a..."

Emily MacDonald

"Yes I love this restaurant’s care for the food they offer. Flavors are amazing and staff so friendly. We loved everything. If you love simple yet..."

J Sheldon

"Although overly crowded, the food was fantastic. I couldn't even get a picture taken before the sandwiches were half eaten! Toasted turkey, bacon &..."

Lynn “Pencilmarks”

Mackinaw Brewing Company

86/100 (2503 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good casual spot with great food! Every time I come here I have a hard time not ordering the Havarti Dill Cheese Sticks and... (wait for it) the..."

Chase Hasper

"Went to this place for special occasion with my family (2kids). The restaurant was kind to accommodate us and gave cozy place. When I looked the..."

Kedar Panday

"Really good food and brew. Got the Helles lager and some pulled pork Mac and cheese. Fantastic! Grinds of mine got the club sandwich and 1/2 slab of..."

Nathan Prusak

"This restaurant is one of our favorites. Every time we visit the area we go here. You can’t go wrong with any dish you pick. Last year we stuck to..."

Chelsea Wiltse

"We are having the best time here! First time in Traverse City and we are so glad we came here. The bartender Cathy is the woman to see, hilarious and..."

Jacqueline Matia

"The service was excellent and the restaurant was very busy when we came. It was a decent meal....a little pricey. My portabello grill sandwich was..."

Maria Boggan

"This place did not disappoint. They're very covid-19 friendly. Social distancing and masks are required. The servers were also checking each other's..."

Cyril Wolbert

"Sat outside on the back deck. Delightful view of the west bay. Ordered the chicken spinach salad and the fish and chips. Both were delicious. Three..."

Rick Derthick

"Great wait staff, several craft beers to choose from, food was plentiful and pretty good. Is a quite noisy when busy. Hard to carry on a conversation..."

David

"Went here on a Tuesday night, wasn’t too busy so service was quick and we had an excellent server. I had the perch and my husband had the..."

Janette Sendejas

"Great atmosphere and fantastic service. Tori was our server and was polite, cordial, and very helpful. He tuna nicoise salad was very good, but could..."

Paul Giampetroni

"Family friendly! Delicious beer! Our server Adam was excellent. He helped bring the kids meal out fast, answered beer and food questions and gave us..."

Kate Blanchetti

"Went here for lunch with the family. The kids meals were great as well as the adults. The olive burger was amazing!! Staff was so friendly and..."

Elisabeth Gross

"A very special thank you to Kathy and Mackinaw Brewing Co for such a wonderful wedding lunch! Your kindness and hospitality are something we will..."

Terry Eastman

"Mackinaw Brewing Company - Traverse City MI - this was a fun visit while in Traverse City, MI. Lots of shopping and places to visit near this..."

Ted Pittman

"Mackinaw Brewing Company is a vintage bar in a perfect downtown location. Pros: Beautiful location Excellent entrees and apps Tasty..."

Chris Toplack

"Cool place. GOOD FOOD!!!!!!!!! Busy, even on a Tuesday— but enough room at the bar. BIG beers-Definitely a pour for the $$. Friendly staff, good..."

Christine Derkacz

"Quite possibly the world's finest Reuben can be found here. They smoke the brisket, make the sauerkraut, and the 1000 Island dressings in house...."

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