An absolute charmer! The terrace inn is beautiful and welcoming, we grabbed a drink before dinner at Josephine (back porch of the inn) - so relaxing and laid back. The hostess was so nice to set a table for us outside upon request instead of our indoor reservation - and it was the best!! The whitefish is the way to go, so delicious and the table's favorite entree. Don't sleep on the crème brûlée! We will be back, this is the perfect place for a relaxing and delicious dinner out! read more

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Great food but not-so-great service. We arrived a bit earlier than our reservation time. The host told us we needed to wait for the 2 parties that had an earlier reservation time, even though they had yet to show up. But the restaurant was far from full. It seems an inefficient way of running a restaurant. The wait staff seems a bit pretentious as well. No one ever refilled our water. The food, on the other hand, was excellent. The fish dish has such a beautiful presentation, and the chicken has unique flavors with pickled vegetables. read more

Well, We've been coming up north for a long time. As y'all know there are a number of good restaurants from Traverse City to MackInaw Island & every city in between. However, there are only a few AMAZING ONES. 1911 is certainly one of the best! While the Inn could use a little more TLC & some garden and flower work... 1911 the restaurant needs only your support. Make a reservation to sit on The Terrace and order anything - you can't go wrong. We had 4 people fussing over us, but not too pushy - just right! And it was easily 15-30% less than the (few) truly 5 star restaurants of similar quality! Don't drive by this gem! HUGS! read more

Quaint and cozy Outdoor dining Plentiful charcuterie board Great wine list and specials read more

Was not pleased ..we spent almost 300.00 dollars on 4 meals last nite 3 out if the 4 were cold.. I spent 68.00 on the steak cold and no taste , should be told its not a full steak which I was expecting, not a few slices of cold meat. Pork was cold and braised ribs cold do very disappointing.. read more

Our first time at this restaurant and it was a disappointment. The dining room is quite stark with no window treatments, so it was loud at 7:15 pm. We had heard great things about the whitefish and it was on the menu, so we ordered a bottle of Chardonnay to complement it. The wine and bread came, but it took our server a long time before she took our food order. Then we found out the whitefish had just been sold out. We then selected short rib bourguignon which was not a good match for the wine. The beef dish took forever to get to our table, and we found out the chef was not there as he broke his toe. When it came, the beef was good (thus the 3 stars). The crème brûlée for desert arrived at the table and was not set, but runny. The dinner took two hours and was very disappointing. read more

Comically, hilariously bad. Like unbelievable. 1 month into a new chef. Amaro cocktail was overly sweet and tasted like the single sad maraschino accompanying it. Buffa mozzarella app was pretty good but very stingy on the buffa. The salad was from 1987. Whitefish dip was ok but tasted mostly like Blue Diamond smoked almonds. Entrees were a mess. The prime hangar stake had probably once been a quality cut of meat, until it met this kitchen. The walleye was fine I guess? Desserts were absurd. Carrot cake ("baked by the chef's 84yo grandma!") was flavorless. Chocolate cake was so bad even our kid wouldn't eat it. Strawberry rhubarb crisp was a soup. Service was trying I guess but slow and inaccurate. Just a big disappointment all around. read more

We had dinner outside on the terrace at this vintage hotel in Bay View. There is a prix fixe menu or you can order ala carte. Calleigh was our waitress and she was an excellent server. Every aspect of my dinner was superb. The Terrace Inn salad was very nice, with spring greens, dried cherries, pear slices, toasted pecans, feta cheese, and a light cherry vinaigrette. I chose the Parmesan encrusted planked whitefish with duchess potatoes and a stuffed tomato. It was served hot and was delicious. We shared the creme brûlée for dessert. My friends had rave reviews for the shrimp and scallop dish and the walleye with risotto and asparagus. There are some gluten free items on the menu. Everyone was super friendly. Parking can be tricky as you have to find a space on the street. Make reservations, they are busy! The Terrace Inn is a step back in time with photos, seating arrangements, and antiquities in the lobby, which you walk through to get to the restaurant. read more

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Gorgeous inn with cozy lobby, nice deck seating and beautiful dining room. We had the prix fixe dinner. Due to a large party we're out of filets and scallops. I was really ticked. Thankfully, the situation was recovered. Bread was great. The only thing is they need to use less balsamic for the dipping oil, the her butter was good. They also drenched my husbands caprese salad and my watermelon salad with too much balsamic, they were both still delicious though. I would just order balsamic on the side in future. I had the walleye and my husband had the ribeye. Bomb just delicious. Crème brûlée and the fudge sundae were also very good. Highly recommended! read more

1911 Restaurant - Dining room - American Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

Always a lovely evening good food, good service, be sure to make a reservation. Highly recommend planked whitefish but anything ordered has always been well prepared. I love to cook and am not often impressed when eating out read more

Food was amazing, zero complaints from us. Service was a little slow, however Angela our impromptu waitress, stepped in and saved the day. Im sure this was a fluke though. read more

Here is a case of don't judge a book by it's covered. This Inn is pretty much hidden in a neighborhood with very little parking. When you walk up the old creaky wooden stairs you wonder if you've come to the right spot. But fear not, things will get better. The dining room is small, unassuming and no frills. The bar is literally a cut out in the wall with 1 chair. The curtains are old lace and tables are plain Jane white. Again, don't let this fool you. For a Wednesday in October this place was packed. Come before 530pm and dinner is but one get one free. Again, usually that means not great food, nope not here. The food was outstanding. We all did the fixed price option which included salad, entree and dessert. Our salads were fresh and had a delicious cherry vinaigrette.My fiance and I both had the Waygu sirloin and it was tender, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. My stepdad Prime Rib was one of the best he's had but my mom's whitefish was the show stopper. The portion was massive and the plating beautiful. The caper sauce that accompanied it was delicious. Creme brulee was amazing for dessert as well. Our server was attentive and engaging. Overall, what an excellent dining experience. read more

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The staff here are SO sweet and helpful. We came here to ski for a few days and read awesome reviews about how safe Terrace Inn felt, both in terms of the inn and restaurant. INN REVIEW: They had some of the most affordable prices in the area, so we booked a few nights. The staff are so kind and welcoming. They suggested local activities and restaurants, offered to help with our luggage, and had a big tea/coffee/hot cocoa station set up for guests. Each night when we'd arrive back, they'd ask if we had a fun day which was super kind. There's a plastic layer between you and the staff at the front desk, and masks were required for both staff and guests. Social distancing was enforced too. Our room was super pink and cute, with a huge bed, little fake fireplace, four windows, a little TV, microwave, and sitting area. They had full cable on the TVs which was a fun way to relax at night. The bed would be benefited if there was a four inch pad on top, as the bed was a little hard, but we slept well nonetheless. We didn't hear anyone through the night and were able to sleep in every day! Breakfast is included (scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, fruit, sweet bread) and they offer to put it in a takeout box for you to eat it in your room. RESTAURANT REVIEW: We loved our experience! Because they have a huge back deck, this is one of the only restaurants in Petoskey that has in-house dining during COVID. During winter, they've added plastic tarps around the back deck, with little openings for fresh air. While it's still a little chilly (bring a coat/hat!), they also have multiple heat lamps and an open fire to keep you warm enough for comfortable dining. The tables are socially distanced and the staff were masked. We ate here twice in a row and I tried the whitefish and filet. Both were absolutely delicious and I ate every bite. The bread was great, they had a local beer selection, and you can't go wrong in ordering. Enjoy! read more

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It started with the best service that we have had at a restaurant m in a very long time. The two servers on hand were exceptionally nice. The Signature Salad was pretty good, would have loved more of those dried cherries. The plank whitefish.... I can't say enough.... It was amazing. The desert, a apple trifle, just enough of to finish off a very filling dinner. Warm spice cake with bits of apple and caramel sauce. It leaves you wanting MORE! Great place! read more

What an amazing and quaint place! We got a Groupon to stay here. We were planning on going out in downtown or the casino but ended up just staying here as we were enjoying ourselves so much. The chowder, Bloody Marys and whitefish dinner were amazing. The included breakfast was made to order and great. We had heard that the place was haunted. The chef, Zach, the bartender Chris, the owner Patty and the groundskeeper Bill took us on tours, sat with us and we're awesome. The waitstaff was awesome. We plan on coming again with extended family in January. read more

Wonderful! We had a lovely, delicious dinner with excellent service on the porch. We did find the dining room a little odd. The wallpaper looked like it was from the fifties and did not do service to the lovely wood in the room. As I said, we ate outside, but looking from afar, we were happy we were not in the dining room. read more

My wife and I found this restaurant on yelp and it was highly rated so we gave it a try. We weren't disappointed. The service was great from the hostess, servers, bus staff, and chef. Everyone took time to add that personal touch--not just going through the motions. The menu is designed to be one price for 3 course meal including dessert. We both ordered the whitefish which was one of their specialties. It was delicious and beautifully presented. My wife said several times how quaint everything was. Special shout out to Henry--he's one personable, hard working young man! read more

Has to be one of the best meals in Petoskey. Three course meal, but if you don't want all three courses you can just settle for individual items. Not normally into salads, but I had the Caprese salad and it was nothing short of amazing. For my entree I went with the Walleye which had a pretzel crust and I was blown away. Some of the best fish I have had. For desert I went with the lemon trifle. Some might think it is too tart, but I enjoyed it. It tasted like a blueberry lemonade. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Petoskey. read more

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We loved this place! Free tea station, great ambiance and views. Comfortable rooms, and sweet hostess. Breakfast was great, would stay again and recommend! read more

This place is hands down the BEST restaurant in Petoskey! The historic hotel that houses the restaurant is beautiful. Very charming & quaint with indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, Sirloin, Pork Chop and Creme Brûlée. Our server, Caleigh was super sweet. The flavor profiles for all the dishes were delish! Wonderful experience. We will definitely dine here again next time we are in the Petoskey area. read more

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Are experienced here was top-shelf! From wonderful drinks can a white fish and duck ending with a great cup of coffee and creme brulee. They have very friendly and wonderful service, with a wonderful warm and welcoming feel, the live classical and jazz guitarist made a wonderful finish to the evening. read more

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Loved this place! We were in town for the New Year and neglected to make reservations earlier, luckily Belinda was kind enough to squeeze us in. The food was absolutely fantastic, we had the vodka pasta and planked whitefish. Cocktails were perfect, as was the wine selection. Our waitress was so personable and made the experience that much nicer. The chef came out to check on us after our food was delivered, which was a very nice touch. They kept us all safely spaced keeping covid protocol in mind so that we were comfortable. What a treat, can't wait to come back! Northern Michigan fine dining at its best! read more

1911 Restaurant - Outdoor heater on the terrace - American Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

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Beautiful setting on the patio among the treetops. Caesar salad was excellent. Good cioppino and Waygu filet. Good service. Breakfast in the AM was very nice with your choice of fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and scones, waffles, yogurt and granola read more

Outstanding food. Excellent Service. A true hidden gem. Don't miss this place! Couldn't have had a better meal.

This place has very good food. I'd describe it as gourmet-comfort food. Potato crusted walleye was delicious, as was the lavender creme brule and homemade ice cream. If you eat everything they serve you in the all-inclusive 3 course dinner, you'll have to be rolled out in a wheelbarrow. The only thing I could complain about was their gnat or "fruit fly" problem. Some small flying critters, that didn't seem attracted to either people or fruit, were all over the place. They seemed to be perplexed. read more

Great atmosphere and wonderful food. Excellent experience. Whitefish was incredible.

Outstanding food and friendly attentive service. The Pretzel Crusted Walleye is sublime! The Ambiance is Victorian and beautiful.

Northern Michigan has a lot to offer and the 1911 restaurant should be on the list of those great things! Great service, charming atmosphere and an absolutely delicious meal will leave you happy and making plans to return soon. There aren't many restaurants in the area that offer seasonal specials, but 1911 does! In the winter months, take advantage of their buy one entree get one free deal from 5-6pm. Anything on the menu will blow you away! This restaurant is best suited for adults, but the hotel is very family oriented and even has an entire cabinet full of games that you can play while sitting by the warm fireplace. Sit back and relax at this charming northern Michigan gem! read more

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The Terrace Inn is a fantastic throwback to a bygone era. This is a traditional Inn, circa 1911 and strives to stay that way. The restaurant is festooned with crystal chandeliers set above a fine polished hardwood dining room. The "terrace" which sits above the BayView campus is an ideal place for a lovely mid-summer outdoor dining experience. You'll likely enjoy some live classical guitar as you dine and be tempted by a menu that regularly highlights dishes your ancestors would have enjoyed during a trip to northern Michigan when steam powered vessels ruled the day. Planked whitefish is their signature dish and for good reason, it's delicious and won't leave you hungry. They feature a very reasonable three course prix fixe menu where you can essentially order anything off their menu. Most wouldn't call the Terrace Inn fancy, but their is a nostalgic elegance to it that might make you walk just a touch slower, breathe a bit deeper and catch a glimpse of what life was like before it was plugged in. read more

An atmosphere that's lost in time. Don't miss this place! Had the planked white fish and the signature salad. Pure Michigan at its best.

Definitely my favorite meal during our weekend "up north." As an appetizer we got the crab cakes and they were out of this world. I am still thinking about them days later! They came with a cucumber relish, which was perfect. I want other restaurants to call the Terrace to find out the secret! I wanted something light-ish for dinner because the receptionist at the inn spoke so highly of the chocolate mousse, so I wanted to make sure to save room for dessert. I went with the watermelon salad which had goat cheese, candied pecans, microgreens, mint, and balsamic vinaigrette. It was fantastic. The chocolate mousse lived up to the hype--it was DELICIOUS, featuring fresh raspberries and a raspberry sauce. My only regret is getting my own, because it was definitely for two and I felt bad that I couldn't finish it! In addition to great food, the Terrace and 1911 Restaurant offers lots of outdoor dining space and the staff is very kind and accommodating. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious food!!! Nice wine selection . And the service was great! Can't wait to go back again

Stayed two nights at this charming, Victorian, historical Inn. The room was cozy, pristine clean, and smelled fresh. Pam at the front desk was very helpful from when I first called to inquire about the room to when we arrived. She was knowledgable about the town and areas near by. Steve, the restaurant manager was very personable, enthusiastic and attentive to our needs. Although we did not dine at the 1911 Restaurant due time constraints many people around town highly recommended that next time we do. The hot, sit down breakfast is included when you stay at the Inn. Terrace Inn & 1911 Restaurant is located in the Bay View Association right across the street from beautiful Bay View Beach, which is a walking distance from downtown Petoskey shopping and lake front. Bay View beach is a good spot to search for the Petoskey stones. Drive up to Charlevoix and visit Young's Troll Houses. Young's works are made mostly of stone, using limestone, fieldstone, and boulders that he found throughout Northern Michigan. The homes are creatively known as Gnome Homes, Mushroom Houses, or Hobbit Houses. Self guided tour map available from the Visitors Center at 109 Mason St. Where to Eat: American Spoon - homemade gelato and outstanding restaurant. Twisted Olive Cafe - Lake Michigan views, breakfast and lunch. Knot Just A Bar - 60 + beer varieties, faux nautical saloon. Palette Bistro - upscale Mediterranean food, stunning views of Little Traverse Bay. Roast and Toast - stop by for sandwiches and coffee. read more

1911 Restaurant - American Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

Fantastic food and lovely atmosphere. I had the house salad with many delicious ingredients followed by chicken schnitzel and spatzel then crème brûlée. My wife had beet salad shrimp and scallop pasta and carrot cake. Everything was really good. Price fixe menu also provides good value. The Chef even dropped over to get our reaction to the foot. Highly recommend!!! read more

Just amazing all around. Five star wine list, wonderful entree selection, and fantastic service. An evening meal on the veranda makes for a special, and memorable evening. Turns an everyday meal into a special occasion anytime. read more

Wow! I don't give 5 stars often but this place deserved it. The ambiance, food, and service was excellent. The fact that it was off the beaten path in a neighborhood made it even better. We had the tempura shrimp, 3 salads, the whitefish, surf and turf, and 2 desserts. All were fabulous. Drink selection was good as well. I highly recommend making a reservation and not just showing up. We were super lucky because someone didn't show up. Will definitely return and thought prices were very reasonable for the great food and experience. read more

This quaint beautiful inn nestled within the Bay View association in Petoskey Michigan is full of old turn-of-the-century character. We stayed in the Garden Apartment with a full kitchen for 5 days. Very friendly staff. Having come up for the fall colors, perhaps we should have been prepared for leaf blowers right outside our door at 8:30 AM. The response from the person at the desk was, "Well, quiet hours end at 8:00 AM." The apartment is also situated directly beneath the dining hall and by 7:00 AM, sleep was impossible for us. The constant sound of heavy footsteps and chairs dragged across the floor all morning pretty much got us out the door as soon as possible instead of lingering to enjoy the charm of our room. Bring ear plugs if you want to sleep longer. If you're an early riser this probably won't be a problem. I really think this should be in the description of the room! The above really dampened our experience, so the little things like a leaky faucet, dishwasher with a broken seal, and hotel staff that came in unannounced one morning ("oh, I didn't know anyone was in here!") made it worse that it really was. We appreciate that they tried to accommodate our food restrictions for breakfast, but we also felt like we were paying for a breakfast that we could not eat. Just not for us I suppose! read more

We usually head here to sit on the porch and enjoy planked whitefish, a local favorite, and the view of the bay from the porch is so lovely. Sometimes we even enjoy a bit of live music and there is something special about enjoying a place so timeless and yet connected to history. It's perfect for our large extended family and serves our group, ranging in age from 8 to 80. Recently we ordered take out pizza for the first time. Of course, it was delicious and did not disappoint, except there wasn't any left for breakfast the next day! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I wanted to stay in town and this inn is the perfect place. It is a historic inn & restaurant tucked away in the Bay Area Association. The neighborhood is so quaint and quiet and the location made it easy for us to bike everywhere. Our car stayed parked the entire stay. It is street parking only but we didn't have any trouble finding a spot nearby. Belinda at the front desk, Mo the owner, and the entire wait staff were extremely cordial and accommodating. Their rooms are very charming and the outdoor seating in the restaurant and front porch was so peaceful. Breakfast is included with your overnight stay. The food is great with hearty portions. This place is on my top five list of overnight accomodations that I've ever stayed in the US. read more

I had an amazing meal this week at the Terrace Inn! My friend and I split the crab cakes as an appetizer- they were amazing!! Main dishes ( Parmesan crusted Walleye and planked Whitefish) were wonderful! Service was top- notch and the setting can't be topped. read more