this restaurant has been an institution in Traverse City and my husband and I have had many many meals at this restaurant. We have never been disappointed. read more

Amichal is a truly romantic and beautiful little gem! Although the place is small, they've managed to create an elegant and cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped into something special. The service was outstanding our waitress was incredibly kind and went above and beyond. We actually think she was also the bartender, and she made our evening feel even more lovely and memorable. From the moment we walked in, we felt special because of the way we were treated. We were seated at a lovely table and ordered two desserts: the Hazelnut Tart and the Crème Brûlée with Raspberry Purée, along with two mochas. The Hazelnut Tart was absolutely divine! Every single bite was better than the one before. My husband really enjoyed the Crème Brûlée, saying the raspberry gave it a delicious twist. The mochas were both great, although we noticed a difference in strength , mine was a bit stronger while his was more balanced, which was slightly disappointing but not a deal-breaker. Overall, it was such a lovely experience. The ambiance, the desserts, the drinks, and especially the exceptional service made us feel so valued and welcomed. We're definitely coming back to try the food next time! read more

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Amicable was wonderful! My husband and I went for during our anniversary trip and were impressed with how well our dishes were made. The octopus was tender and my husband really enjoyed the tuna tartar special appetizer. I will say that there was very little burrata on my salad, which I was disappointed on compared to the price. The service was prompt but not overbearing and it was nice to sit outside with the ceiling heater on, which we decided after the AC was blasting inside. Overall a really nice visit. I would come back for another special occasion. read more

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First, we made a reservation and the hostess tried to seat us at the bathroom seat in an empty restaurant. When we noted we would like a non-bathroom table, she gave us a great table at the back window. Second, we came when they had a reduced menu, so the only meal for vegetarians (other than salads) was the mushroom kofka. The taste was fine, but textures were slimy and mushy. I had no idea what I was eating. Had to take some Pepto when I got home. Hubby had the walleye (probably about 6 ounces), and he said it was good, but it was a very small portion for $34. Noticeable changes with the new owner: The chef is very kind and positive, the wait staff were stellar. I wish they served the same delectable olives that the old owner served. Olives are available on request, but they aren't the same product, were dry, and lacked flavor. Overall, it was okay. Probably not going to come back anytime soon. Too pricey. read more

This has been one of our favorites in TC for many years! We love sitting on the patio, which they heat on evenings like tonight where the temp was 50* The menu is varied and regularly updated, from appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and sides...it's all amazing! This evening, we shared the smoked walleye buckwheat crepe, with lemon horseradish aioli, pickled veg, and fresh dill. (Pictured is the crepe cut in half for each of us) Phenomenal salad tonight, which we also split (pictured), of Interwater Farm Grilled Peach, fresh herbs and shoots, sweet corn, smoked bacon, house-made ricotta with a Muskatel vinaigrette. Need we say more?! Hubby had the grilled Sakura pork chop (pictured) with a hot honey gastrique, charred cabbage, and green tomato relish. Not your ordinary pork chop, for sure! I enjoyed the grilled airline chicken breast seasoned with garlic and herbs de Provence (pictured), Dijon cream, buttermilk mash and fresh, crispy green beans. The chicken was SO juicy and flavorful! Our server, Amanda, was the best! All in all, another memory making dinner! read more

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Delicious foods! Waiter was very good and liked the restaurant decor. Good drinks too. read more

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Everything was amazing the food the service. This was not my first time and it will not be my last. This place is a must read more

The food was amazing and timed perfectly. Our server was informative and suggested the perfect entree. We had the country pate which was good and paired well with the grainy mustard. We then split the asparagus salad which the kitchen kindly divided on two plates. The salad was so fresh and good! Then we split the pork chop which was tender and bursting with unique flavors in the accompaniment of the sides. This was definitely was one our favorite meals. The desserts looked amazing but we were too full to try any this time. Cute atmosphere and in better weather there are some outdoor tables read more

amical - Asparagus salad - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Nice place to have a meal in downtown TC. We didn't have a reservation, but were still able to walk in and be seated right away during peak dinner hours. Our table was towards the back, near big windows that let a lot of light in. The restaurant has cute french bistro decor and a relaxed ambiance. For drinks, I was pleasantly surprised to see they had a few options for non-alcoholic cocktails - I settled on the watermelon spritz and it was very refreshing. For food, I ordered the salmon, but requested no butter or salt. It was supposed to come with black rice, and to their credit, they were honest and told me it had been pre-prepared with butter and salt, so switched it with potatoes. Everything tasted fresh and the other members of my party really enjoyed their dishes too, including dessert. read more

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Amical does hospitality the way it should be done. They seated us early, by request, for our reservation and had a birthday note waiting for my wife at the table. The aroma captivated my attention from the moment we arrived. The food was presented properly and tasted delicious. One of the "little things" many other restaurants overlook: when bringing our desserts, a second server was alongside with our coffee. I hate when I order coffee With my dessert and have to wait for one or the other... Excellent choice read more

I have eaten here at least three times if not more. The place presents itself as very quaint and I cannot complain about the service at all. Both are solid. I just am consistently underwhelmed with the food. I have a tendency to not order things I do or could make at home. I like something new. Our dinner partners selected the joint and told us the best thing on the menu was grilled chicken. WHAT? Grilled chicken? Well I couldn't do grilled chicken. I went with the Mushroom Kafta Curry - now that's interesting, and I would never make it at home! The waitress did a great job of explaining it, and the dumplings were ok, but the mushrooms I swear were added to the sauce uncooked. They were SO rubbery. Come on!? So yes it's cute, but way overpriced for the quality of food. Three times visited three times underwhelmed, I would give it a pass if you have other options to consider. And in Traverse City you definitely do. read more

Another cute restaurant right in the heart of downtown Traverse City, located right next door to the State Theatre! We got a perfect street parking spot right outside the restaurant on Front Street, which was also super convenient, but I'd definitely expect that to not be the case during the summer, warm months when TC is overrun with tourists, so be forewarned that you'll probably need to find parking elsewhere further away, but there's plenty throughout the downtown area. The inside of the restaurant has a cozy, upscale feel to it. The lights are dim, the bar is surprisingly small, there's an open kitchen concept so you can see them cooking away, and there are tables all the way to the back where there are giant windows, giving you a prime view of Grand Traverse Bay. We came with a big party and I'd say this place isn't super well suited for larger parties. We had a party of 7 and their tables fit 6 comfortably, so they put a chair at the head of the table, which was pretty awkward because it was half into the walkway where waiters and customers were walking by throughout our entire dinner. There was also a bit of an issue in the restaurant and their online reservation system where it hadn't captured the correct amount within our party when our friend who had reserved it had changed the party size. The online system had confirmed the change, but the restaurant hadn't received the update so couldn't account for a larger party than 7 (we had tried to up it to 8). Food-wise, it was delicious! All of us really enjoyed our food. I got the mushroom stroganoff, which was divine! If you're a fan of mushrooms, you will definitely be a fan of this like I was! The different mushrooms offered different textures and the flavors were all so delicious, layered, and satisfying, without being too heavy or too creamy. They are also known for their raspberry crème brûlée and I'm a huge fan of crème brûlée so it was a no brainer that I had to order it! If I'm being honest, it didn't taste any different to me than any other crème brûlée I've had, but that also just means I enjoyed it a ton since this is one of my favorite desserts! All in all, a great meal and a great time with friends! read more

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Returned to Amical for the Table D'Hôte dinner special and had a wonderful time! A great selection of craft brews from Bells, appetizer, small serving main course, and ice cream all for $29! Even though the portions were smaller, you are definitely filled by the end with all of the food! The Hanger Steak was delicious and cooked to a perfect medium rare with a balsamic reduction served with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The perfect excuse for an early dinner! Would definitely come back to try more items on this menu. As always, the wait staff was fantastic and provided excellent service to me, my wife, and our one year old who happily enjoyed coloring with the crayons provided by the restaurant. read more

amical - Hanger Steak - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

What a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere! We also had a view of the Bay. The flavors of the food were so subtle and interesting, and the entrees were prepared to perfection! The service was literally impeccable! We live in NYC but if I'm ever back in Traverse Amical will definitely be on my list! read more

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Unfortunately a few months ago in March, on our last visit we did not having a great time, my family and I decided we'd give Amical another chance. Our experience like last time was disappointing from start to finish... The service left a lot to be desired - Out server Andrew was not only inattentive but spoke to us in a rude and condescending manner, which honestly made the whole atmosphere uncomfortable... I get people can be frustrated but don't talk to me like I'm stupid for asking questions given our last experience. To make matters worse the food did not meet expectations. The wine parings we were suggested together were bland, flavorless, and the food lacked the freshness you'd hope for the price tags. If we're spending 250+ on dinner I'd expect the quality to be decent. Overall, we gave Amical another chance but I feel both the service quality and the food quality were well below standard. Was really hoping given time it would have been better, clearly the wait was not long enough. But hey, atleast this time we didn't get food poisoning! read more

My boyfriend and I made a reservation at amical while visiting in Traverse City because of the rave Google reviews. The food was pretty good, the spaghetti didn't have much flavor unfortunately. The octopus and duck were good! I don't know if the price of the food matches the quality and flavor of the dishes, personally. It took about 20 minutes before we were greeted by our server and as someone in the restaurant industry, that can be a bit disappointing but I also understand that it was busy so I know to show grace in those moments. Overall, I would recommend amical, but it's not the best place I've been to in TC. read more

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Food was mouthwateringly delicious! Waitstaff was welcoming and friendly. Great view of the water. read more

amical - Desserts - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Wow, this was definitely a hit! My friend of mine which is a local recommended this spot and I'm glad we trusted her. First of all, our server was AMAZING!! I hope she gets all the recognition she deserves. She was so funny and accommodating to us, really making us feel like home. I'm sorry I don't remember her name, but she was a brunette and a bit older compared to the other servers we saw. We got super lucky. We asked for the complimentary bread which was delicious, and started with wine and I got an espresso martini which was good. The french onion soup was such a hit! I should have ordered another, lol. I got the Shrimp Pasta, which was to die for, and my mother got the seafood special which was the branzino and very delicious. The food was out of the part for Traverse City. Sometimes going up north in Michigan, the food is mediocre, but this was definitely a stand out. I would be back! read more

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Zach was our server and did an excellent job. I am always impressed and pleased when we have professional servers who care about what they do and pull it off well. The food was good to great with a relatively small but varied menu. All around a nice experience! read more

amical - Halibut. - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Great food, great service, great atmosphere, AND great music. Amanda had the patience of Job with all of our requests. Thanks and we will see you again!! read more

Wow!! I am incredibly impressed with Amical. If you are in the area from out of town, this place is a MUST try. We live in TC and I'm embarrassed by how long it took for us to come in and try this restaurant. Everything was impeccable - from the service to the drinks, entrees and desserts. I truly don't think you can go wrong with anything ordered here. The flavor profiles are like nothing I've ever had before. The walleye I had was so delicious and the flavor profile just meshed incredibly well. The carrot cake was the BEST piece of carrot cake I've EVER had, again a flavor profile unlike anything else I've ever had. 5/5 stars, 15/10 must try! read more

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Absolutely do NOT recommend this restaurant if you have kids or teens. I called ahead and was told our tables would be next to each other -- when we arrived, they were not. To make matters worse, they refused to let our well-behaved young teens sit at their own table, even though we were seated right there. The manager's attitude was shockingly rude and disrespectful. Instead of handling the situation with professionalism, he blamed the "pressure of a busy weekend" and even compared our teens to a table of toddlers -- completely insulting and unnecessary. It's very clear this place does not welcome families. Save yourself the frustration and take your business somewhere that actually respects their customers. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. We had requested two tables of six together, but when we arrived, the tables weren't next to each other. On top of that, the owner refused to let the six young adults sit at one table, even though another group in the restaurant was seated entirely with small children. When we pointed this out, he snapped back saying those kids "weren't doing well," already assuming our kids would be loud and obnoxious without even knowing them. The owner was rude, condescending, and downright unprofessional -- yelling at us and speaking in a way no paying customer should ever be spoken to. Instead of welcoming us, he treated us like a problem the moment we walked in the door. The arrogance and disrespect were unbelievable. If you want to spend your money at a place where the owner insults customers, raises his voice, and makes unfair assumptions about families, this is it. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else. read more

The waiter was phenomenal! He was always checking in, refilling our waters and offering recommendation. I highly recommend the crab cakes and the raspberry crème brûlée! It's has more upscale restaurant vibes that's great for birthdays. read more

amical - Raspberry Crème Brûlé, chocolate cheesecake and vanilla cheesecake. - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Amazing service, amazing food, and such a cute restaurant. Everything you could want in a restaurant is here. We dined in on the 4th of July, which was a super busy weekend in Traverse City but the service was amazing! The meat was so tender and you can tell how fresh the food is. We aren't from Traverse City but if we were to visit again we would totally dine in here again. read more

amical - Appetizers we ordered - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

What a delicious meal! My husband and I visited Amical to celebrate buying a house, and we had a really good experience! Although it is on the pricier side, I'd highly recommend coming here for special occasions (or just for a nice date night)! read more

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Had a great time at Amical, I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get in without a reservation on the same day for Saturday night dinner. The staff working here were very courteous and friendly and professional and worked with my friend and I who came and she was dying to try the chicken pot pie! I got the tomato bisque soup which was delicious and had a nice flaky pastry on top- definitely a hearty, filling soup and I'm not going to dwell upon how creamy and delicious it was! They also served us with complimentary warm hot bread that was so tasty and came with very fresh tasting butter and also olive oil and balsamic from a shop a few doors down. I appreciate the local touches here. I also got the scallop and chorizo appetizer to go with my soup and wow, it looked so nice and tasted great with the pineapple jelly! I would've never thought all those flavors would've gone together. My only complaint is I could've used more than 2 scallops as an appetizer. The ambiance here is really nice as the patio has a roof/ awning and is fenced in/ covered so you can still get the outside vibes without having to worry about weather changes. I wish I'd gotten to try the dessert here as the carrot cake looked divine but sadly I will have to come back as I was too full! Definitely recommend coming here for a tasteful, classy delicious meal. read more

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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, could have been more attentive. The bread was good. French onion soup was flavorful and hot on a cold day. Jumbo lump crab cakes were decent. Raspberry creme brulee was good. Prices were a little expensive. read more

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Everything is always 1st class. Our favorite restaurant and staff in Traverse City. From the appetizers to the desserts it's top notch. Bill & Nancy read more

Soups, salads and appetizers were all pretty good but our entrees fell short and we were disappointed. So many things desperately needing some salt or seasoning. Overall the ambiance and service is nice but I don't think I'll be returning with all the great options available in TC read more

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My favorite restaurant in Traverse City. The food is always top notch, and served in a cozy never rushed atmosphere. Every time we go there is something new and delicious to sample. From the gracious owner, to the awesome servers, and the outstanding bar tender (she really needs an award) , Amical and it's staff always makes you feel like you're part of the family. If you haven't been there, you are missing out. read more

I so wanted to love this place. Our cute waitress was delightful. Atmosphere in this place was great. The food...not so much. My French Onion Soup was great. The apple salad I had was disappointing. It was soggy, and I didn't care for the dressing flavor at all. Even the cheesecake was a disappointment--I ordered it with the caramel sauce, and that sauce was overly butterscotch-y flavored instead. I also felt like all of the sides of the cheesecake were sort of rubbery because it may have been sitting in the cooler too long without having been purchased. Such a bust. French Onion + with melted mozzarella cheese & croutons 7/12 (cup/bowl) Apple Salad + shaved cabbage, apple reduction, herb roasted walnuts, grilled onion, buttermilk-gorgonzola dressing 17 Vanilla Bean Cheesecake 8 Perhaps I missed out on the best part of this restaurant...in that I should have ordered an entree. Not sure whether that was the case or not, but I won't be rushing out to give this place another try anytime soon. Ho-hum. read more

Made reservations a month in advance, confirmed the day before, and reminded the day of...then sat at a card table in hall! Another table available only after the five "waitlist" customers are setting. Did NOT seem worth the wait. read more

This was, without question, the worst dining experience I have ever had. We made a reservation well in advance and clearly stated that we would be a group of 12-six adults and six kids, ages 10 to 14 - and that we wanted two tables of six next to each other, with one table designated for the kids. The restaurant confirmed this arrangement ahead of time. When we arrived on this holiday weekend, the owner not only refused to honor our reservation but was rude and dismissive, flatly denying our request for the tables to be side by side. He wouldn't allow the kids to sit together as planned and, rather than trying to accommodate us, he told us to leave. I have never been treated with such disrespect by a business, especially one that prides itself on hospitality. We walked out humiliated, with disappointed kids in tow, after planning ahead to avoid exactly this kind of chaos. The owner's behavior was appalling-rude, arrogant, and utterly unprofessional. I would strongly advise anyone considering this restaurant to go elsewhere. They clearly do not value their customers or know the first thing about hospitality. read more

Waiter knocked over ice water into my wife's lap. She had to dine, on our anniversary completely wet. Would you expect SOMETHING to compensate for this incredible inconvenience. NOTHING. Also, while all tables around us received bread upon seating, we receive nothing. I would recommend never eating there. Far too expensive for terrible service and rude treatment. read more

We celebrated A's birthday and our anniversary on the first week of the cookbook series. We all had things off the cookbook menu and all our choices were excellent. Our Waiter Zac was patient and attentive when needed. We had one of the best seats in the house all the way to the back by the window. a great view. I had the shrimp, A and M had the duck leg and the shrimp, my DH had the short rib dish. All were served hot and great flavors. read more

amical - Birthday celebration - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Went there tonight. Excellent food, service and atmosphere! I rarely give perfect scores but I am tonight!

This restaurant had a nice ambiance and the food was really high quality. I ordered the salmon and it had a lot of really interesting flavors. It was cooked well and came with cauliflower purée and grains. The steak was really tasty and cooked well, (medium) but I didn't love the seasoning on the tomatoes and potatoes. I loved the blackberry cobbler and got it a la mode with ice cream (probably the best I've ever had). The service was good, they did well with our large party. read more

amical - Steak - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Service is excellent- always. I had to dine in because they would not accept carryout. The Duck comfit was very underwhelming. I've been trying for 7 days in a row to simply get crab cakes for carryout and have been told no everyday. I understand being busy.. however a s​mall order like that ... That's silly to refuse. HOWEVER Harrington's by the bay has EXCELLENT crab cakes and is ALWAYS willing to do a carryout order. I've dined at Amical at least 8 times in the past 2 years and I honestly don't feel that the price points are worth the food quality. I make better salmon at home. I honestly don't think I'll come back. The service is excellent though and that's the best thing that I can say read more

Amical is such a great spot for fine dining! It was my first visit and I left with a full belly and had a great experience. The atmosphere is so lovely. The staff were very attentive and our food was served rather quickly. The food tasted fresh with great seasonings. The roasted chicken was amazing and I am looking forward to visiting again just for that chicken! The space was clean and cozy and I have nothing negative to report! I highly recommend Amical for a quality dinner experience! I wish them continued success. read more

amical - Roasted chicken, buttermilk mashed potatoes, broccolini - Modern European Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan