Stumbled upon this little Inn on our way to Sleeping Bear Dunes this summer and it was the perfect…read morespot for lunch. We sat outside under beautiful trees, service was prompt, and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend stopping in.

We absolutely love this place! Pleasant, friendly service, great food in a beautiful location. No…read moreone leaves here hungry, and the leftovers are to be looked forward to (generous portions). Always feel welcome here. We try to bring friends here as often as we can. Only downside so far... live music can be a little loud so we are sure to get the furthest table away from the stage area. We are there for the food and the service and prefer the music as background to our conversation.

Went for an afternoon to try their beer. It was fantastic. Spent a few hours in the beer garden…read moreplaying cards and enjoying a perfect day. Our server was friendly and helpful. A great place to enjoy an afternoon. We tried 3 different brews and enjoyed them all.

Service is great as always! Love this time of year is the best here cuz the fudgies are at a…read moreminimum!

The food and service are great. Got our ice cold draft and food in record time. The owner was…read morecelebrating first year anniversary so the served cake . It's a very casual hometown bar with a great vibe. Come as you are. Rob was our awesome waiter, always on spot!

Stopped in on a Saturday night. Great experience. Local hangout but felt very welcome being from…read moreout of town. Had live music, people were singing along and dancing. Friendly staff , lg drink selection and good food.

I was able to eat here on a Monday since my flight that was supposed to leave got canceled so I had…read morean extra day to spend in Michigan since my friend's family managed to add me to their reservation. This restaurant is definitely on the smaller side but it has such the cutest charm! I ordered the Salmon Piccata with a side of Caesar salad, and pasta with oil, garlic, and butter. The Salmon Piccata was perfectly cooked; however, I wish it had a tad more seasoning (maybe a tad more salt or simply lemon juice) since I truly had to rely on the capers for any acidity. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best I've ever had--it honestly had the punch of lemony boquerones. If you truly love anchovies, I highly recommend ordering it with some extra anchovies! Lastly, the pasta was just as expected, but it was still delicious! Pro tip if you order the salmon piccata: dip the pasta in the lemon and white wine sauce--you'll thank me later!

What a special place in what feels like the middle of no where. A house on a street that is inside…read morea cozy, lovely restaurant. Even in the middle of winter, reservations were needed. Upon entering they will take your coats ( if you have them) service was great The ambience is low key, an intimate feeling. Selection of dishes check boxes for classic Italian. I love how you can choose your side pasta and kind of sauce with the entrée. That is a special touch worth going just for that. You are charged for sharing but they offer side and salad with the extra charge. Not unreasonable in my opinion. The bread brought out was delicious. Felt the marinara was a little salty for the eggplant But certainly not inedible. A nearby table had ordered mussels and the smell did carry over to us so a sensitivity to that could be an issue . Dessert The Tiramisu was fabulous. I actually liked the texture as you could taste every component. Usually soggy lady fingers which can taste great but here they kept their structure I felt making it stand out . Wonderful flavors. Parking is one way and could be icy in the lot. Well lit though. Worth the drive!

Great for a ok selection of beers, ok stocked full bar, prices are pretty low, no food however but…read morethey have some pool tables, fun spot for a drink and some 8 ball, they also have a smaller outside area

What a cute place!!! We didn't have any food, but the service was great!! We got to meet some of…read morethe family that own the bar & they are just the sweetest!!

Great neighborhood drinking bar for locals off the main strip that is more than happy to have…read moretourists wander in. Very friendly and attentive bartender and great drink prices. Lots of basic fried bar food options good for snacking while you drink but not so much a place to go for food only.

Dive bar. Youngish 20-something crowd. Very good drink prices. Blackout Wednesday = loud, crowded,…read moreand lively. We had fun and this is a popular place for the locals. Street parking is a hassle and I'm sure the neighbors hate it but if you want social time and cheap drinks, you've found it.

We ate here on a recent trip to Empire two times! We had pizza on 12/16 at about 7pm - it was…read morepacked for Taco Tuesday! However, I was in need of pizza! We ordered a medium with mushroom, pepperoni, and extra cheese. It did not take long, and it was perfect. Piping hot and traditional pizza (my fav). It's expensive ($25), but it's worth it, and you tend to see higher prices in destination areas. Max was our server, he was great! So great we went back to try their sandwiches last night! I had the BLT and my husband had the Philly. Both were good, we did not add a side. I wouldn't get the BLT again because I would try something more exciting for the price (LOL). The ambience is warm and friendly, you feel like a local, and if you're lucky you'll meet Max!

VI is the best food in Empire! If only they can be open when they say they will!…read more Loved just about everything about dining in at Village Inn. Definitely more of a locals place, vibes are immaculate. Started with the pepperoni chips...order these! Gluten free, keto friendly deliciously addicting! I'd order these every time! I had the Salmon burger, and it exceeded my expectations! It's an actually filet of Salmon, no weird patties here. Healthy, fresh tasting, I would order this every time as well! Sweet potato fries had good flavor. Husband ordered pizza and was happy. They have the root beer Friendly's has, which is awesome, because the food at VI is so much better! Service was excellent too! We did inquire about their 4th of July hours, and though they said they were to be open for lunch, they were not. :( I get it, it's a tiny beach town, they can do what they want, but it was a bummer, because the food is special, and because there are so few options. All in all, I wish I was able to try out more of the menu at VI, maybe next time!

Enjoyed a delightful lunch there. Wonderful burger and turkey Reuben sandwich. Great service,…read morevery busy day.

Always a good time at Art's!…read more My husband loved his whitefish sandwich (he said he may need to have another one before we leave town), and the cherry chicken salad is tasty. The tots with ranch are the best! I loved my grapefruit Northwoods soda with lime, and he had a Heineken 0.0 - grateful for good NA options. Our server was excellent, the food came out quickly, and we enjoyed our table outside. Great laid back atmosphere. We'll be back whenever we're in town!

If there is one lunch spot you are looking for in Traverse City, please let it be this…read more First off-- let's talk ambiance. You gotta have it, and they've got it! The outdoor is absolutely amazing and you're essentially nestled in a forest. Nature on total display! The food was insanely delicious. We got the pulled pork, chicken sandwich, cheese curds and pickle fries... we basically battled each other for the last bites. And the Czech Pils beer, wowowow! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars for the sheer fact that I'm a Bears fan and wore a Bears sweatshirt... and they put the game on so I could watch. Didn't even have to ask them. Visit them, support them, and give them an awesome review!

This place is so fun. We go earlier in the season as the bands can be too much for our kids. They…read morehave yard games and fires outside, or igloos during winter. This is sometimes a spot to get a vegetarian meal, but check the menu as it changes.

Eh. We called to make sure dogs were allowed and were told YES and there were fires going to stay…read morewarm outside in the 35* weather. Upon arrival, the bartender was short with us, not very friendly, and there was one fire going and no heaters like the pictures online. My husband ordered the kolsch, which he enjoyed, and I had the grapefruit seltzer which was not very good. The pizza was fantastic! We ended up eating in the car since it was so chilly out.

Such a fun brewery set upon in a beautiful location! We visited on the recommendation of another…read moreestablishment and had to try their coconut Porter, which was fantastic! The day was rainy, but that didn't stop us from playing some cornhole and starting a fire in their fire pit. Everything we tried was delicious and the pizza is coming out of the oven smelled amazing. Service was quick and attentive and very friendly. They also have a trailhead adjacent to the property. If you are in the mood to walk off some of the spoils of the day.