We had a fantastic dinner at this small upscale spot while in town for a visit. With its elegant setting and abundant windows featuring Lake Michigan views, it makes for a memorable evening. The daily menu was crammed with the best local foods and in August when we visited that meant cherries, luscious vine ripened tomatoes, blueberries and more. In fact I hard a hard time narrowing down even the 4 salads as they all sounded fantastic as did the 10 appetizers. In the end we opted to share some things starting with the light crab "puffs" (really golf-ball-sized crab/rice cakes) which were delicious although a bit light on the accompanying sauce. Next we savored the small summer salad made with juicy dark purple tomatoes, fresh basil and slivers of mozzarella. Our entree was the pecan crusted white fish that was also nicely prepared. Note they add a somewhat outrageous charge for a split plate-around $16, so our fish ended up costing $66! For dessert we chose the turtle sundae festooned with crunchy toasted pecans and a house made caramel sauce. There's a nice wine list too. Service here was top notch with constantly filled water glasses and a very professional staff. I was really pleased and surprised to find a restaurant of this quality located in a tiny vacation hamlet. Highly recommended read more

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We wanted to book one fancy dinner while in the Leelanau/GA/Leland/TC area - and I'm so glad this was our pick!! While we love great food, we are not "foodies" who do well with super modern/unique takes on classics - and after perusing many menus of different restaurants in the area, we felt like Blu was the right mix of fancy but delicious and classic and we were not disappointed! Pro tip: book a reservation and look when sunset is - we did the 8pm seating with the sun setting around 9-9:30 and if was amazing. They have see through blinds, but raise them up for the sunset and many people walk out to go take a picture on the beach right outside! It's a small intimate restaurant, so in general booking a reservation is advised. The gnocchi was amazing and so flavorful with sun dried tomatoes and succulent shrimp. My spouse got the lamb and really enjoyed the garlic and sauce Robert- and was so happy that it wasn't traditional mint sauce with lamb. The scallops were extremely rich with the asparagus risotto. We did split a crème brûlée which was just okay (maybe a bit too eggy in the texture?) , but they do use real vanilla bean and overall we were stuffed at that point. They have an extensive wine list, cocktail list, and mocktail list which I appreciated as a lady on her baby moon trip :) best Shirley temple I've ever had with real homemade grenadine made from real cherries! Staff is attentive, kind, and always checking to make sure you're taken care of. Overall, yes it's pricey, but for the delicious food, view, overall fanciness - I think it's justified and worth it for a special occasion! We would love to come back in the future. read more

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Food and service was fabulous!! Delicious, I thought generous for a quality dinner and experience.

The setting of this restaurant is picturesque right on the lake, especially if you can snag a seat outside or get a window seat. It is definitely the most upscale restaurant in glen arbor and the prices reflect that. The service was really good and friendly. The portion sizes were pretty small and I found the food to be underwhelming. We got the pesto gnocchi to start and the whitefish was really delicious but the rest of the dish was a little flavorless. We also got the tater tots which was basically like fried mashed potatoes with this lemon aioli, it was again just average. For an entree, we shared the Waygu strip loin between 2 people- it was very fatty and chewy but charred well with a crispy finish. The mini baked potatoes, veggies, mushrooms and sauce were very tasty but the quality of the meat didn't match the price in my opinion. Overall, I liked this restaurant, I just didn't think the value was there for the price point. read more

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Unfortunately, we did not have the pleasure of dining in so we had to get take out. The food was still delicious though. We got the crab puffs, rack of lamb, and bouchon. They used to have veal, they should have kept it on there. I liked the crab puffs, very flavorful but for $24 the quantity is lacking. Rack of lamb was cooked beautifully medium rare, a lot of flavor and tender. Bouchon was very good, not sweet and light. read more

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Ambiance is very unique, I would recommend if you're trying to impress that special someone!

If you're thinking about going here, GO!!!!!! This was the best meal my husband and I have EVER had. We sat outside right as the sun started setting and it was absolute stunning. Our waitress was Laurie and she was the sweetest and totally added to the experience. The food was so divine. It's pricey, like the most we've paid for dinner ever, but it was so worth it. Our suggestions would be to get the Blu Board (trust us it's more than just cheese), the Waygu, and the crème brûlée with some coffee. You will die. read more

Blu - OMG the Waygu was the best thing ever. And look at that sunset. Divine. - French Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

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Excellent service and amazing food! First time here and forgot to take pictures until we dug in but there was not one bad item! Good portion sizes, did not leave overstuffed but also did not leave hungry! read more

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I've dined at BLU many times over the past 7 years. The staffing is amiable,well trained & professional. The ambiance and views from the dining room are attractive and comfortable. Personally,I love the fresh offerings that include local cherries in their salads . The duck confit is an amazing dish that I order quite often. Last night I ordered a Fried Green Tomato salad,a Whitefish that was lightly breaded with panko breadcrumbs,served on a light beurre blanc sauce and loosely covered with pecans. We ordered a cherry balsamic sorbet for dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the Glen Arbor,MI. area. read more

Excellent food . Inside larger resort but look for sign as approaching the end of the road. Limited seating so reservation desirable. Great view of sunset from deck or indoor seating. High end food, service and price appropriately reflects. read more

Blu was absolutely fantastic. Wonderful food and service and stunning view of Glen Lake. Their signature dish the duck confit was delicious. read more

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This restaurant was shockingly amazing - very upscale and pricey - but worth it - it has a gorgeous location on the water - the sunset views will disappoint. We started with a few sharable plates - the risotto, gnocchi and hand rolled tater tots - chefs kiss - each dish was fresh and flavorful. I went for the rack of lamb and I'm so glad I did - best lamb I've had EVER in a restaurant. Simply divine. The desserts and drinks were also fantastic and we ate every last morsel m. This was a truly epic evening. Of corse a nod to our excellent server and bartender - who worked extra hard to make the night perfect Sorry I didn't get more photos - Yelp needs to add videos! read more

Blu - French Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

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This is by far one of the best meals I've ever had. If you're vacationing in northern Michigan, book a reservation early and don't miss a meal at Blu. My husband and I called a few times and were able to put our name on a list for cancellations. Thankfully, we got a call back that a 5pm reservation at cancelled and we scooped it up. We were staying nearby at the Homestead, celebrating our ten year wedding anniversary. Due to covid only the patio was open (2020), which was fine because we preferred to sit outside with a view of Lake Michigan. Upon being seated we spied one of our favorite wineries on the wine list - Frank Family- and ordered a bottle of their Chardonnay. We started with the semi-famous crab puffs and they were perfection. Lightly fried with a soft crunch, accompanied by a delicate and sweet chili sauce. For dinner, we ordered the signature duck confit and a pecan crusted halibut with lemon beurre blanc sauce. While the duck was absolutely outstanding, definitely the best duck I've ever had, we fought over the last bite of the fish. It was the perfect summer dish. The service was impeccable, we couldn't have asked for a better meal. Top it off with a view of Lake Michigan and you won't find a better restaurant in the area. Make a reservation early. This place is tiny, and has limited reservations available. read more

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We had a lovely time at Blu. We must have gone on an off-night as only half the tables were booked. But the staff was attentive, funny, and provided excellent recommendations. It is a bit pricey for the area, but the sunset views and food are worth the cost. read more

Came to this lake front fine dining resturant on Thanksgiving. Blu did not disappoint. Elevated cuisine with classy picturesque aesthetics. We ordered the butter nut squash soup, lobster risotto along with a arugula salad with pine nuts apples and champagne vinneigrete. They timed the plates strategically so we enjoyed each before indulging in their special Thanksgiving meal with turkey, truffle gravy with all the proper sides. Ended the memorable culinary evening with short bread cookies and salted caramel gelato. Scrumptious, indeed! Recommend if you got the payroll and are looking for classy date night. read more

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Loved this place! The service was top tier- friendly without being stuffy, and the chef came out to chat with us at the end of our meal. I have an allium aversion, and they were very responsive to my needs, which is often not the case. I had the signature duck confit, which was exquisite, and my husband had the veal, also very tasty. We started with the tater tots and green beans, which were delicious, even without alliums. Cocktails were also noteworthy. A special place in a bit of a food desert- highly recommend. read more

My boyfriend & I loved our dinner here! The staff was very nice & knowledgeable & the food was great. I highly recommend the bisque, gnocchi, and hanger steak. We'll definitely be visiting next time we are in the area. read more

Blu - Inside - A dining area with white tablecloths, glassware, and cutlery is visible inside a lakeside restaurant. Large windows reveal outdoor seating with umbrellas and trees. - French Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Good service. Wonderful views of Lake Michigan and overall ambience. Food was ok and overpriced.

Fabulous setting with fabulous food. The Dining room is a joy either any and lake views. We had duck confit which is a specialty as well as a wonderful veal tenderloin. read more

A very nice place for dinner with an amazing view of the big pond we call Lake Michigan.

Having dinner at Blu is an absolute dining experience! The food was amazing and the service was wonderful. We will definitely be back. read more

The setting on Lake Michigan was perfect. We started with the crab cakes. I had the seared halibut. My wife go the white fish. We ended on a chocolate tart all was top shelf read more

This one of best restaurant I have ever had a meal at! Everything thing they cook is amazing. The atmosphere is great and has an amazing view of Lake Michigan. read more

Great food, great chef, great view/ of the lake. The Chef speaks through the food. I ordered tea and even the tea was from a local tea farm. Really fun, open, bright, elegant dining. read more

Outstanding pecan crusted white fish. Naturally, the atmosphere is inviting. Our service and waitress were impeccable.

Wonderful food perfect service in Great View! We had the Walleye & the filet that we're at like a place to get drinks that for perfection read more

Blu - Blu absolutely amazing. A beautiful view on the patio and exquisite along with wonderful service. We went for our 10 year anniversary - A lakeside restaurant table set with two plates of gourmet dishes, two glasses of white wine, and a water glass, with a view of trees and water in the background. - French Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Food- 5 stars Creativity- 5 stars Professional wait staff- 5 stars Wine list-5 stars Location ON Lake Michigan- 5 stars Highly Recommend! read more

The atmosphere and service was amazing and it was the best duck confit I've had. Very unique daily appetizers!

We have loved our experiences at Blu so far. It's a great upscale French restaurant with amazing beachfront views and attentive service. I recommend the escargot and you can't go wrong with any of the meat dishes. My husband had a pheasant special that was unbelievable this fall, and their duck confit is on point. It's the place I'd recommend most for a special occasion spot in the TC area. It has white tablecloths and an upscale feel but is still cozy and comfortable. read more

Our dinner started out with a nice round of appetizers and champagne Mawby Tallis of course. The tables choice was the Fried Green tomatoes BLT, however both the crab puffs and the ahi tuna were also delicious. Our party sampled the Wild boar tenderloin, the Beef tenderloin and the Pheasant. The winner of main course was the Beef tenderloin the meat was cooked to perfection. The pheasant while delicious was over powered by the chorizo sausage it was stuffed with I recommend if you want the pheasant to either request less chorizo or remove some of the stuffing before eating. The wild boar was my personal favorite the flavor was on point and the meat was perfectly prepared. Dessert there was no clear winner as they all were divine. We watched a lovely sunset while dining and sipping cocktails our courses came out on time and were not rushed at all. If you are looking for fine dining while in Glen Arbor I definitely recommend getting a reservation here. read more

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Airbnb'd it out in Glen Arbor for Thanksgiving & decided to have Thanksgiving dinner at Blu. First, I'd like to say BIG PLUS for wonderful atmosphere and attentive staff! Second....the food. A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. There were 4 of us, 1 salad, 2 glasses of wine and 4 meals: Elk Chop- delicious / Filet of Wagyu Sirloin- delicious / Rack of Lamb was undercooked(needed to sent back) and chewy / Turkey Ballotine very disappointing- flavorless. For a check total of $400 we expected to walk out of Blu wanting more whereas we just ended up talking about how subpar our Thanksgiving meal was. read more

Blu is one of our favorite restaurants of all time and we are fortunate to have it in Glen Arbor. The service is impeccable, the staff friendly, and the owners make of point of greeting guests. The view is fantastic. When we have visitors taking them to Blu is always a treat. read more

The reviews don't lie. My favorite spot in the region and some of the best food I've had in Michigan. Sat outside and timed the dinner so that we could watch the sunset. It was perfect. The food and service goes up against any Michelin-rated restaurant I've been to. We went with multiple appetizers because they all looked good and I would recommend any of the fish dishes. However, it was the pasta that made this place so memorable. Will definitely eat here again every chance I get. read more

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It's like $300 Applebees. I'm sure that they are very proud of not being the Boondocks, but if so, the pride is sorely misplaced. The rest of the microwaved food in Glen Arbor puts this place to shame. read more

Was lucky enough to get a reservation this past week during the sunset. There are very few tables outside, so be sure to make a reservation. We had the barramundi, duck, tater tots, and salad. All were delicious, but the duck really stood out! Felt very comfortable with the precautions taken for social distancing and everyone wore masks when not seated. Would highly recommend! read more

Blu - Sunset View - French Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

A wonderful gem located on the beach and walking distance from Glen Arbor. We were there a week before the hustle and bustle of the Summer season. Good for us.. no wait and it was an amazing experience. The ambience and decor immediately put you in a relaxing mood. The sun was out and it was a beautiful day. We had some cocktails as we perused the menu. The menu is constantly changing, depending on what's in season and fresh. We started off with Escargot, Morel Mushrooms and the Leelanau Arugula as appetizers. Then we had the Duck (the best EVER) and the infamous Whitefish for entrées. Everything was fresh with incredible flavors. We made sure that we saved room for dessert - Tarte au Chocolat - an experience in inself. Thank goodness for Blu... if you are in Glen Arbor off season, they are the only place in town for an outstanding, upscale meal. We have a wonderful memory for our last night of our family reunion! read more

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The food is indeed quite good, and the table service is excellent, thanks to the highly trained professional servers. However, we've dined here twice, on separate occasions (in different years), both times in October when it's cold outside. On both visits, the staff used a backdoor to the patio, which allowed a significant amount of cold air to blow directly into the dining room. Regrettably, this greatly affected the overall dining experience. Considering the cost and the dining room atmosphere, we have decided not to return to Blu. read more

Fabulous food, impeccable service and a beautiful view of lake Michigan from this fantastic restaurant in the heart of Glen Arbor, MI. A must for a special occasion. read more

OMG! Flavors and tastes woven together to make this one of most amazing dining experiences one can enjoy. First, I had tater tots, but not just any tater tots. These where hand rolled with cheddar cheese and cooked to perfection with a delicious aioli sauce. My main meal included vegetables so yummy with some infused herbs, I guess. I could have had more. The grilled shrimp and the black rice with drizzled with a truffle oil mixed with hollandaise sauce complimented the plate. The tastes and blends of flavors blended to make the each bite pure joy. Finishing with a cup of coffee and dark chocolate gelato with ganache and walnuts around the plate, on top of the delicate walnut cookie- WOWED BEYOND WORDS! I can't forget to mention our wonderful wait person, Lauren. She explained dishes, ingredients and was nearby for and needs. The view of the water while sitting on the patio was beautiful.Blu is a wonderful gastric experience! read more

This restaurant has excellent food and beautiful views of the lake. The staff here is friendly & attentive. The duck confit was delicious as was the roast pheasant stuffed with sausage that my husband had. Beautiful presentation of the food! Pricey, but worth it! read more