Modern Bird is a very difficult restaurant to review due to a very inconsistent experience. There…read morewas one aspect that entire group felt clear on: the high noise level made the experience uncomfortable. There were six of us in our group at a table, and you could only hear the person directly next to you. Our group had a reservation and were seated immediately. The restaurant is small, and the tables are very close together and felt packed in. They do have a small roped off 'patio' area on the side walk with a couple of tables. I thought the service was fine, others in the group felt it was poor (probably because no one could hear her and we had to repeat ourselves). The server did recommend that we share several dishes as a table as they are small plates. We ordered the bread and the three vegetable appetizers to start. Here is where it is hard to review: all of the appetizers were fantastic, interesting and fresh preparations. From the light courses section, we had the bougie corn dog and the duck pasta. I'm not a fan of corn dogs, I thought it was fine, but pretentious and not worth ordering, others liked it. I did like the duck pasta. The mushroom tart was boring, dry, and forgettable (side note that if you are in Detroit, Le Supreme's is absolutely fantastic, so this can be memorable). The other stand out was the walleye main, their use of curry made it an interesting, as well as delicious, dish. We all thought the halibut was awful, it arrived with a fishy smell, but was then somehow flavorless. If we were not all splitting it, it would be a send back dish. Overall, the dishes ranged from flavorful and interesting, to terrible. No member of our group felt they would return, and I would recommend against it due to the noise level, it really was that bad. Every sound echoed off of every hard surface. As a result, it just was not an enjoyable experience.

Best meal we've had in traverse city. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised with all the dishes ordered and there was a familiar comfort to each. There was a balance of crunch and softness to each dish. I don't agree with some of the reviews here of this place being "yuppy" or "trying too hard" (says a self proclaimed foodie from Chicago). Highlights: -carrots - the curry and fresno were so tasty together with the sweetness of the carrots -steak - cooked perfectly and the sauce work was INCREDIBLE. I will be dreaming of the sauce work and the crispy maitake -glass of cheverny - so refreshing Great service at first - the timing of the starters were precise, but we waited a fair amount of time to get the entree and then dessert. Prices were quite reasonable, and I'd definitely come back! The restaurant is cozy and it gets pretty busy around 7. This place was exactly what I was craving all week. Definitely check them out!

My husband and I visited Poppycocks and had an amazing time! The food was great, and our server was…read morephenomenal. I am dairy-free and had quite a few options - I ended up ordering the dirty fries to share and the Brussel sprouts as my main dish. The fries were amazing and the Brussel sprouts were good... not the best I've ever had, but that's due to personal taste (I prefer a bit more savory, whereas the sauce had sweet notes). My husband ordered the honey-mustard glazed pork with pumpkin puree (the social). Between the fries and his entree, he said that it was the best meal that he's had in a long time! The drinks were also great. I ordered the mule and was super impressed. Some places make them too sweet, but this was perfectly balanced.

Tonight I met with a few colleagues for the first time here and it didn't disappoint. The service…read morewas speedy and on top of everything. The food was amazing. I got the short rib and would recommend it if you are visiting. For dessert I got the tiramisu which was a little bit different than a standard tiramisu and it was really good and would recommend that as well. Overall, a very good restaurant with good food and service.

It has been six years since Dan Brady's crew, led by Alex Alt, painted my house. It's an old house…read morein challenging. The paint still looks great. These guys know what they're doing.

This is the second time I've had Dan Brady stain my log home. Yet again they did a professional and…read moreexcellent job. I won't use anyone else.

The atmosphere here feels like a modern brewery with a casual vibe…read more I ordered a half dozen Cherry Porter Bbq Chicken Wings ($12). The slight cherry tang invthe bbq sauce created a very appetizing taste. The wings were cooked perfectly and I highly enjoyed them. I ordered the Pork Chop dinner ($29). This is a local michigan-raised pork with a cherry apple chutney. The pork chop was excellent and the cherry apple chutney was a great addition. It came with mashed potatoes and a cucumber corn medley. They both were very good. North Peak Brewing makes their own Root Beer. Honestly that why I chose to come here. Thankfully the Root Beer was excellent. The service was friendly, but not very efficient. I think they are short staffed because the bar tender was also my waiter and he was busy bartendering! Overall I still rate this a 5 star review. The Wings, Pork Chop, and Root Beer were all excellent and I would return for any of them. So yes I would Return.

Date of visit: 12/16/25 Came here for lunch while we were…read moreon a quick trip up North. I haven't been here for years, and was so happy to see that the menu still had my favorite Monte Cristo and beer cheese soup! Prices are high because it's Traverse City, so that doesn't bother me and you get the soup for 5 bucks when you add it to a meal! Nice! We started with the calamari - small portion, but it was hot and fresh and plenty for 2 people to share. I also had a small house salad, and added white cheddar for $1 (that was a good suggestion from our server Kylie!). The pesto ranch was great too. I love their main IPA, they do a great job, and it is always on the menu (versus seasonal). I love how this place is laid out, there are lots of wooden booths that feel quiet and private. The only reason for taking off a star is the parking. It's incredible that for a large restaurant, they share a small lot with multiple businesses. Everything else is great and you will appreciate the consistency and the spaciousness of this restaurant!

This is probably one of the best restaurants in the area. We eat here often and always enjoy our…read moremeals. Tonight we had mussels. Escargot, Caesar salad and a wedge salad. Everything was really tasty. Also the Grand Marnier soufflé is a MUST. The service is always good. Recommend any of the fish dishes, you really can't go wrong. It gets busy in the high season so prepare for a wait.

This felt like a very old-school up north restaurant with the small dining room and the cottage…read morecheese as a side. The food was outstanding- I found it hard to pick my meal to begin with, but ended up loving my perch, and everyone else had great things to say about their food as well. The service was also a little old-school, and was unfortunately a little stilted, but nice. We also felt a little rushed near the end when the party who was clearly there to take our table arrived and was waiting practically on top of us due to the small nature of the dining room. However, even with those odd notes, the food was incredible and we would absolutely return.

Food is great! Drinks even better! Wait staff are always fun and attentive, even on the busiest…read morenights. I make it there once or twice a week. Current specials are meatloaf on Monday nights, New York strip on Thursdays and prime rib on Saturdays. They tend to run out so get there early. Kudos to Angela and Mike behind the bar! Angela makes a mean Margarita and Mike tries to keep up!

I was so impressed when I went! The portions were very generous and the food was so yummy. They had…read morea ton of beers on tap and our waitress was wonderful. I would definitely go back!

All homemade meal! You can taste the love that is put into the food here…read more We got this 30 minutes before closing. They were still busy and the waitresses were still hustling. The decor is my favorite too. Looks like a farm kitchen.

Great place to enjoy real turkey dinner , don't miss this excellent home made turkey dinner…read morerestaurant.

Omgosh! You CANNOT GO WRONG with the Lemon Curd Pancakes, Goat Cheese Garlic Spinach and tomato…read moreomelet (I added sausage) and the local homemade chocolate milk! They source their ingredients from local farmers and vendors! You will NOT be disappointed! We left full, super happy, and content! The staff is always friendly and accommodating also! Thank you!

Very slow service. Just expensive breakfast here. Ice tea taste disgusting don't get it. We…read morewaited over an hour for pancakes. The dining room only has about 6 or 8 tables and was half full but they were very overwhelmed by it. I'm not sure how they handle the summer crowds.

I really enjoyed my free dark chocolate and sea salt caramel apple that I got for showing my school…read morebadge during teacher appreciation week! What a nice thing for their business to do. It was absolutely scrumptious. I did buy a chocolate covered graham cracker while I was there, too. Love those. Kilwins is a real gem. I think you can find them in many states and touristy spots.

Friendly service from Ziggy. Welcomed in immediately. Lovely smells walking through the door. The…read morecopper pots and marble slabs the make the fudge in are visible upon entry. Offer a variety of fudge, candies, candy apples, ice creams, popcorn, nuts. Everything is awesome, high quality, made on site. Ask about special deals on fudge slices available daily. Mix and match slices for the buy 2 get 1 free deal, pay per pound, the smallest slice is free. Definitely recommend.

Bluefish was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed everything from drinks, apps and our main entrees…read moreto the friendly service and warm ambiance. Their french bread is the best any of us ever had. (We couldn't get the recipe from them) We tried the goat cheese bruschetta, Hummus, Bolognese pappardelle, French onion soup, and Étouffée. Everything was delicious. We will be back when we are in Manistee again.

We absolutely LOVE this place! The decor is amazing! The menu is incredible and has items you…read morecannot find elsewhere locally! It is a bit pricey but worth it! We go once or twice every visit to Manistee!