Awesome location, great food and good service. Stopped in for lunch and waited for more than an…read morehour, when the estimated wait time was 45 mins. Didn't mind it a lot though as we could order drinks at the waiting area and take it to a seating beside the river downstairs. Once seated, the service was quick. Our hostess was very amicable. She brought in pineapple pieces for the baby in the group on our request and patiently clicked our pic. We ordered grilled chicken sandwich, cherry chicken wrap, whitefish taco and whitefish sandwich and loved every bit of it. The tortilla for the wrap was delicious. The drinks however were average. Definitely worth a onetime visit when in the area.

Great service, characteristic interior, good for small and big groups…read more seafood is great. Chowder was a favorite. Almond Whitefish was also good. I found it to be tender and moist. The butter gave it a sweet flavor.

I gotta give it 5 stars for what it is...it's a cafe by the falls in this historic fishing town by…read morethe docks...Period!! People complain that it has a limited menu...IT'S A CAFE! We thought it was a great venu! This was our first time to Leland and wanted to check out the fishing bay area for what it's famous for. It was about 4:30, we walked up to the Cove restaurant and noticed a small line waiting and then I noticed a small staircase along the wall and walked down and there was Ricks Cafe'. It said seat yourself, so we did. Didn't think we were going to get any service anytime soon, within a couple of minutes a young lady appeared taking our order. Yes, it was a short menu but, the chicken sandwich with chips sounded pretty good. The sandwich was really good and the falls atmosphere were a pretty cool setting in this beat little fish harbor. We enjoyed watching people fish off the dock and some dude in a kayak trying his chances angling. We enjoyed it immensely and will be back next time in the area. As for the person who complained that there was limited tables for dogs...ITS A RESTAURANT for PEOPLE. I don't want to be near your mutt schlepping scraps off the floor. I really wish more restaurants would follow the Section 6-501.115 of the Michigan Food Code. No Pets allowed, only Service animals with credentials!

Since there was a long wait to eat at The Cove we decided to grab a table at Rick's since the…read morehostess told us there won't be a wait and menu basically the same. We were able to grab a table right by the water which was great! Unfortunately, the menu was way smaller than The Cove but they did serve their trade mark Chubby Mary drink. The day was beautiful so sitting right by the water made for a great ambiance. The waitress was friendly. Unfortunately, the portion size vastly different- we all ordered a bowl of the seafood chowder and 3 out of 4 of us got a bowl filled barely half way, while the fourth was filled to the top. When we mentioned to the waitress she just kind of dismissed it. White fish Caesar salad was outstanding- smoked fish delicious and dressing tasted just right. Portion was not big, just right for one person.

Driving into Lealand for the first time in years revealed quite a surprise: a brand new Bluebird…read more Going to the old Bluebird was a special occasion. The ambiance, food (especially the salad bar) and attentive wait staff, drew me in whenever we visited Fishtown. Don't get me wrong. The new restaurant is beautiful, the wait staff was fine, but the food was a big disappointment. Broccoli cheddar soup was watery and flavorless. When I asked for a piece of bread or a croissant , items they use for sandwiches which I was willing to pay for, I was told not available. Instead I got a couple of bags of pulverized oyster crackers. My husband asked for an option to French fries with his sandwich and was told "no substitutions." Really? While I miss the old Bluebird and was willing to give the new Bluebird a chance, there are plenty of other restaurants in the area that are more accommodating to their customers.

I was so excited to give this place another try after the remodel, especially because I love the…read morelocation right on the water in Leland. Unfortunately, our experience was just okay. Our server was not the friendliest and seemed a bit impatient when we had questions. She also seemed eager to get our order in and move on. My grandma is very elderly and naturally takes a little longer, and I felt the server was particularly impatient with her, which was disappointing. We ordered the whitefish basket, a whitefish sandwich, and the fried shrimp. I was completely perplexed that the shrimp basket didn't come with any sides like the other baskets. Without sides, the meal felt incomplete. The food came out very quickly, and everything was good, but nothing was fabulous. The fried shrimp were tasty but really needed some sort of different dipping sauce (not cocktail) , and I think coleslaw would have made the meal feel much more complete. Overall, it was an okay lunch. The beautiful waterfront location definitely helped save the experience, and I really liked the metal cups our drinks were served in -- such a fun touch! I really wanted to love this place after the remodel, but unfortunately, the food and service didn't quite live up to my expectations. The location, however, is hard to beat.

We've been waiting for Riverside Inn to really find its stride under the new ownership (which "new"…read moreis really several years old now!), and last night felt like it may finally be getting there. Riverside was a favorite of ours when Kate owned it, and over the past few years we've kept coming back hoping to see the new owners develop a more consistent kitchen and, importantly, a menu with an identity of its own rather than one that sometimes felt like it was trying to emulate the best restaurants around the area. Last night delivered. The food was consistently good across the table--the chicken was cooked and seasoned to perfection, the pasta was excellent, and the accompaniments felt thoughtful and well executed. And please, whatever you do, never get rid of the whipped mashed potatoes. Those have consistently been something Riverside does very well. The focaccia with corn was fabulous and butter with honey is way better than previous iterations of butter with olives??? Nobody wants that. Service got off to a very delayed start, but once our server found a rhythm, things got back on track and the rest of the evening flowed much better. It feels like Riverside is beginning to settle into what it wants to be rather than chasing something they're not, and that's encouraging to see. We've been waiting for that. Last night was the most confident and consistent the restaurant has felt in a while, and we're hopeful they keep heading in this direction.

What an incredible dining experience we had for my BFs birthday at the Riverside Inn. I've been to…read moreso many great spots in TC that I was looking for a new area to explore! I wanted a quaint spot with views of the lake. This place is absolutely adorable with chic, modern decor blended with a traditional vibe. We were greeted by fantastic staff who accommodated all of my requests for the VIP Birthday Guy! We had a table with an amazing view, delicious food and even better service. I couldn't ask for more! We enjoyed watching the boaters come in from the lake. This area has Martha Vineyards vibes, very classy! Special shout out to Julia our server and the manager for making this day extra special! We loved the complementary drinks! We will most certainly be back!

We sat outside and waited until the doors were unlocked at noon. It was worth the wait. We sat at…read morethe bar and the bartender was friendly and engaging, a lot of fun. I was pleased with the fish sandwich I had selected while Sally opted for a beef dip. We both shared a generous order of fries which were served with a unique sauce that had a hint of horseradish??? Aditionally a large platter of condiments and compliments was available. The fresh sliced sweet onions looked so good I could have eaten them by themselves. We would have never considered ordering dessert at lunch until we saw several "locals" enjoying raspberry pie and testifying to the merits of the selection. It was fantastic!!! We can't wait to return.

Needed dinner on an October Tuesday, drove almost an hour, so worth it and will do again. Unusual…read morethis place is only open Monday-Thurs, so plan accordingly! I arrived at 6:30 and the place was packed. I sat at the bar and realized it was filled with locals. Ordered the Walleye & a local beer. Dinner was delicious & I got two huge fillets. Spied a Hot Fudge Cream Puff pass by and decided to eat half my dinner . Super friendly staff and the locals sitting beside me on both sides. Everything was perfect, I ordered the Cream Puff with Peppermint Stick ice cream and ate the whole thing! Great venue, if you are here during the week you should stop in

Wren was another level experience. The menu changes with what's in season. The dishes are…read morebeautifully prepared and full of flavor. We had to make a reservation for a Friday night on Memorial Day weekend. Service was excellent. The bar seating never filled up so that's your best chance if you didn't make a reservation! It's on the smaller side of a place, but it is very cute and you can tell you're about to eat a really great meal!

Worst fine dining fancy food experience ever on August 4, 2026…read more 1. The server was wearing a tank top with his armpit hair out in the wild. 2. The devilled egg's egg white was cold and the rest of the filling was weird room temperature 3. The mixed green salad was supposed to have marinated mushrooms in them, first there were none in mine. My partner's mixed green salad had one mushroom, thinly sliced, not marinated definitely. It was just a bunch of arugula with pine sprinkled on top of it. 4. The vegetable portage soup was actually good. 5. The bread was fine too 6. The tomato salad thin was basically a big slice of tomato with some other stuff on top of it. Only the pickled strawberries were good. But if you want tomato juice get that salad 7. The brannzino was a whole fish. Okay that sounds interesting and looked good. But wait, they didn't give separate plates for deboning it. Cherry on top-also took away the cutlery after the last course. So no cutlery, no plate, and no deboning skills in their regular amateur customer. That's was fun. 8. Lamb chops were under seasoned and unevenly cooked and fatty. 9. Of course didn't even bother asking for dessert. 10. They gave us some small cookies for dessert on the house. That was ok. 11. The bill was $400+ which definitely did not feel like it and safe to say never going there again.

Ordered 5 pizzas for pick up to feed a big group. It was ready on time, and everything was made…read morecorrectly (a little "well-done" on some of the pizzas but not bad). Bonus points for offering a gluten-free crust option. It was reasonably priced and everyone loved the pizza. They were training someone when we picked up - he did a great job and they quickly helped him when needed. It was very busy but they were keeping up with it. They have a nice outdoor area as well as seating inside.

We ordered the Dtown Deluxe Pizza which was to include pepperoni, suasage, onion, mushroom and…read moregreen peppers. We called it in for pickup and they said it would be ready in 20 minutes. We got there on time and it wasn't ready. Manager was not friendly.We waited another 30 minutes and finally it was ready. Got home to Leland and discovered we had received a plain cheese pizza and not the dtown deluxe which we had ordered and paid for. I would not recommend this place.

Situated right on Omena Bay the views from here are excellent. The atmosphere is definitely in the…read morenautical theme. Nothing wrong with that as it is done in a welcoming way. I started with their Seafood Chowder ($10) this is said to be loaded with Shrimp, Clams and Crab. I could identify these things individually, however taste wise it was excellent.  I definitely wished the cup of it had been bigger. Price seems a little steep for portion size, but no complaints taste wise. I then ordered their Fried Chicken ($19) this had Golden-Fried Breast, Drum and Thigh with Mashed Potato and asparagus. The chicken was excellent, well seasoned and crispy, but still juicy. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were undercooked. A little harder then I prefer them to be, but edible and at least it was real potatoes. The service was great. Super cheerful and helpful. They accidentally put someone else order on my bill and they corrected it with cheer. Overall a couple minor issues, but still a solid 4 star review for me. Would I return? Absolutely!

Food was good, service was quick, and the view was outstanding! We would have loved to sit on the…read morepatio overlooking the water, but it was hot and humid. We opted to sit indoors, but it was super warm. I don't know if we made a good choice. The server also took a long time to cash us out.

Food, ambiance and music were great. Ended up leaving totally relaxed and satisfied…read more Eclectic menu of Indian and Scottish food. All three meals and dessert were outstanding!

Little Traverse in is a cute but also large restaurant that has a variety of English and Indian…read morefood. The outside courtyard is very cute and perfect for a summer night. The food was quite delicious too. But the best was the service. Our waitress was extremely helpful and a lot of fun and funny too. We had a great experience here and I plan to come back every year to go out to eat.

We picked this restaurant by chance because it smelled good as we walked by. The smell definitely…read morematched the food! We were sat quickly. Our food came quickly. The onion rings were huge and are likely the best onion rings I've ever had. We chatted with the owner for a while and he was incredibly nice. This was a last minute anniversary trip/rare date night so when we find gems like this we feel the need to share! Thank you Boone's for a great meal!

After shopping and walking around the streets, grabbing a bite to eat for lunch here was much…read moreneeded. We had wanted to sit on the rooftop to enjoy the views but it wasn't opening until 4PM so we didn't get to experience that. The clam chowder was on special so I ordered that to start with some peel and eat shrimp, cold- you can get them hot or cold and they were perfectly done and the cocktail sauce wasn't so strong that it overpowered the shrimp which was appreciated. My husband and I shared the trout basket and they were very lightly breaded, not greasy at all and well seasoned. My son ordered a cheeseburger and raved about it so much that he told our waitress on the way out that it was 5-star worthy. Note: he orders burgers everywhere we go so I trust his judgement . It was cooked how he asked- medium rare- and was thick and juicy to top it off. If you're looking for a spot with friendly service and delicious food- it's a must try in Sutton's Bay.