Super upsetting. Went at 7:20pm for dinner and they declined seating our party because the kitchen closes at 8pm? Didn't offer to put us on a waitlist or anything. They just want to get out exactly at 8pm. Called back to check and see if that was accurate, and she said that their closing changes everyday so she didn't know what time they would stop serving the FOLLOWING DAY. save yourself. And don't bother. read more

Terrible service, hostess was beyond rude and very short. We arrived a full hour before close and was denied service simply because she wanted off early. We even called ahead of time. They said if you want to make the dinner cut you need to arrive by noon. Food is not worth the wait and zero professionalism. read more

We stopped by for dinner last week while in Elk Rapids. I liked the set-up that is one part store, one part speciality food, one part bar and one part restaurant. Our party of seven enjoyed our food. Service was good. read more

This place has great atmosphere and delicious food! Portion sizes in keeping with the price! It's a little trip to get there from Cedar but well worth the beautiful drive. Couch food!! read more

Love coming here. It very quaint and personable. Same gentleman always working. Loaded tots a must and special sauce when they have it. If you are a Ohio fan , you and the bartender will have a lot in common . Cheers! read more

Waitstaff was excellent! Food was so-so, with some of it being obviously reheated and not fresh. Very overpriced and underwhelming.

What a great place. The vibe is cozy and cool. The food was spectacular! Can't wait to go back for more Brussels sprouts and Loaded Kegs!!

Serendipity we found this. Quaint and charming with original art, wonderful menu, delicious burgers, fabulous cole slaw, exceptional service, and we got in! Very fun charcuterie items and gifts to take home. Delectable desserts! read more

First place I went to when I moved to Michigan. Thankfully it was a nice day and I was able to dine outside. Service was on point as our server always made sure we were good on refreshments and condiments when we got our food. I ordered the Spinach Artichoke Dip for an app and it may had been one of the best ones I had ever had. I then also ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger which if I recall had bbq sauce on it? That was also good. This is somewhere I plan to go back. read more

Fun, relax vibe. Great, house-made food! Many food to go or eat in available. Full bar with friendly service! My favorite is the olive burger. read more

Super rude. Didn't even make it for dinner, completely agree with the other low ratings saying the hostess is awful. Love supporting local businesses but not at the expense of someone being a dick to us because they don't want to be inconvenienced by customers. read more

Shameful. Shameful......to charge $26 for a half sandwich, 5 lousy wings and a bag of potato chips. When the menu says this should be $18. It's one thing to incorrectly take an order, or under or overcook a meal. But to flat out rip people off is where I get off the train. I will never go back to Cellar 152, and will tell all my friends in TC to avoid this place for good. read more

Holly was our server today- excellent service with a bit of fun attitude. Definitely try the brussel sprouts. Outstanding. I had the jerk chicken sandwich. Perfect for lunch. The Rachel was hearty and tasty. Will definitely be back! read more

Food quality in atmosphere is great. Outdoor deck overlooking the marina is hard to beat. Service however continues to be an issue here. Has a lot of potential. read more

We ordered the fried Brussel sprouts, which were great! The Rueben was delicious also. Very friendly workers! The only downfall were the chairs at the bar! Horribly uncomfortable. read more

Good cocktails and drinks. Very nice staff always a pleasure to come in and dine. I do wish they had a few more options on the menu that I would enjoy but they are doing a great job and I'm fine with just coming in for drinks. read more

A hidden gem in downtown Elk Rapids, MI! Just discovered by chance, feeling like the luckiest foodie in all of Northern Michigan today! A combination of elite party store, deli, restaurant and bar, with both indoor and outdoor seating, what is not to love? Local treats as well as soon me of the best goodies from afar. Local brews to go or on tap, as well as wine and cocktails. The Cuban Tart is an amazing sandwich/pastry that knocked our socks off! The deck is perfect for summer and fall days. Wonderful books for those who love to cook, entertain and garden. While this is not a huge place, what they carry has been selected carefully, with an emphasis on quality, taste and/or beautiful design. Perfect place to find gifts for your best friends and then eat something delicious and drink something excellent as well. Will be back soon, like tomorrow! And the owner and staff are knowledgeable and friendly! read more

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The Black & Blue Burger was good and so was the banana cake. The strawberry shortcake was excellent! It's more like 3.5 stars, really. We also ordered Mac & Cheese, a BLT, hot wings and some side veggies. I would not recommend any of those items. Also, with a carry out I would have really appreciated if they had offered condiments such as ketchup for the fries. I was given plastic ware though, upon request. read more

I find it perplexing, a place that has clearly put so much effort into design does not have service or food to match. The cheese selection is better at the local grocery store, nothing of note to match with the wine selection. Their prepared foods are again, something you would find in a grocery chain deli counter. The service is a one star at best. One member of our party never got their sandwich, despite us following up multiple times. until he was out the door. The cook flat out said "I forgot". The chop chicken salad I ordered was straight up not good. With other dining options around Elk Rapids, my advice is to try somewhere else. read more

Whether looking for a glass of wine, a can of beer, or a full on delicious lunch... this little spot in Elk Rapids is a great find. During my recent visit, I had a few IPAs with a friend of mine while the wife and her friends shared a couple of bottles of wine. Everything was great on the drinks front, and the bartender/server was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. After having a drink or two, most of the group I was with decided to grab a sandwich. I had the Pastrami, which was on the smaller side but extremely tasty. My wife had the Muffuletta, which I actually would have preferred. Her's was much heavier and bigger, and the sandwich had a generous portion of meats along with a delicious mayonnaise-type spread and homemade giardiniera. Long story short, taking into consideration this is located in a quiet little town in the quiet northern Michigan area, it's a great find and a great place to have a drink or grab lunch. read more

Arrived to eat at 7:15 and they turned us down because they didn't wanna feed 6 people so they could close the kitchen early & go home. I've worked at many restaurants and have never heard of this in my life. Was genuinely excited to try this place but was easily turned off at how rude the employee was at the front. Definitely won't be back. If you want to close your kitchen and not feed anymore people by 8 then close at 7. read more

My husband I went in for lunch on a Sat, and we were greeted immediately by what I assume was the owner/manager. We ordered hummus, beef tip hash, and a chef salad. All very good! The waitress was very attentive and even the owner/manager checked in on us at the end of our meal. What a nice experience and good food. We will def be back:) read more

A Northern Michigan new breed classic! Found this place by accident. Walking downtown with my wife and kids and ducked in to use the bathroom. I was surprised to see a terrific deck with full bar service and what appeared to be good food. I ditched the wife and kids (let them shop in beautiful downtown Elk Rapids) and hung out for a solid hour enjoying the classic northern Michigan ambiance, quality drinks and a fantastic appetizer. The service was solid and the tap line top notch. This is now a must stop whenever we bring the boat to Elk Rapids. Wife and kids came back with some friends and we had a fantastic meal with 8 of us. Well done! I will absolutely be back. read more

Aaaaamazing lunch! Ribs were PERFECT! Mac n Cheese so yummy. Beer is local and great. Traveling from out of state What a lucky find. Fantastic! read more

Great local restaurant/bar. We particularly like the wine selection. We miss Eric though.

Great food, great service and great bloody Mary! The meatloaf and brussels sprouts were wonderful. The fried potatoes with aïoli sauce is highly recommended. read more

Took two hours to get food. Hire more people!!!!!! So unacceptable to have one waiter for the whole dining area. Not coming back here anymore. Not to mention their cheese board was different than a couple weeks ago, being way more chintzier than ever. Rip off. read more

This place is a hidden gem! We stopped in for a bottle of wine and ended up getting food to go because it looked so delish! We ended up meeting the chef, Jordan, and his fiancé Elle and they were both amazing! We brought home bolognese lasagna, lamb pasty, and smoked salmon chowder and they were all amazing! Next time we're in town I will take a seat at the bar in the back and stay for awhile! I will definitely be back!! read more

Really wanted to support this place over the weekend. Even called and asked for their hours and procedure for ordering a carry out dinner. Was told they closed at 7pm and we could call to place an order at 6:30pm. Tried calling promptly at 6:30p and no one answered the phone. Tried to order online and the site came back with a message saying they were closed. #SMH #triedtodotherighthing. read more

Cellar 152 was a Yelp Bookmark for awhile-my parents live in Bellaire in the summer and I am always looking for new places to try with them. We spent Labor Day at the beach in Elk Rapids and wanted to grab dinner on the way home. The service, recommendations, drinks and food were all very good and I can't wait to bring the fam back (that trip was just my parents and I). I would love to sit on the deck the next time we visit. read more

This has been a fantastic addition to Elk Rapids. I love having a place to stop in for sandwiches or to pick up picnic snacks. Everything I've tried has been absolutely wonderful, and everyone who works there is so friendly and helpful. There's a nice space to eat indoors, as well as a cute patio off the back. I will be here every day when I'm in Elk Rapids, and would highly recommend it to anyone stopping by. read more

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TERRIBLE service food isn't that great. Not worth it. It took an hour and a half to receive food that is PRE MADE IN A DELI CASE. Food was cold. They never came and checked on the table and the staff was rude. read more

Cellar 152 is the best restaurant in Elk Rapids. They have a wonderful spread of food options and their staff is very kind and knowledgeable about the drinks. The pretzel with beer cheese and their gyro salad are musts! I would highly recommend going to Cellar 152 for any occasion. read more

Stopped in for a glass of wine and wow this place is fantastic! Great service, exceptional wine. I will return for a meal.

First time we stopped here, they were not very friendly. Rude and short. You are treated Almost as if they are over the summer tourists and therefore have no time for locals either. While we went there many times in between, because of the convenience and food items- their customer service seems to be lacking. On more than one occasion, I was second in line at the deli and the person waiting on customer in front of us, would then leave to ring them up, saying they would be right back and then proceed to ring up the next several people who would walk up in the checkout line as we were waiting to order still at the deli. On another occasion, I informed someone that the carrots we purchased the previous time were spoiled and we had ordered these at least half a dozen times In between and knew what they should taste like as they were a favorite. She told me she didn't have the authority to do anything about it and I would have to come back When a manager was working. She then took a big bag and put 2 glass bottles and 2 soups in it and when I picked it up, they immediately fell over. I asked for a smaller bag so they wouldn't spill and she was so frustrated about that. As many times as we had been in there and as many things as we have purchased. Then On my way out, I saw a Picture I wanted and had her ring that up Also and got the silent treatment for the rest of the purchase . I guess I put them out by spending money there. Good soups, good mini sandwiches, good crab cakes and atmosphere and other items- pricey, but you don't mind if you are at least treated well, customer service- ONE star on more than one occasion!! Some of us are here year round and not just dropping by for a visit! read more

Great service, food, and specialty items. Thanks for providing pickup orders, as well as countless other acts of kindness now and when we're not sheltering in place! read more

Hubby wanted a burger. He is quite satisfied. Service awesome. Wine and beer choices great. Party of 6 and all very pleased.

This place needs to figure out exactly how to make it as a restaurant. When we entered the place we were told that the only seating was high top ( very uncomfortable looking) seats in the bar. We were told that the tables were all full and that we could only eat at the bar. We asked if we could put our name on a waiting list and we're told no. When we inquired as to whether we could have a drink and wait for a table at the bar we were told that that would confuse the waitresses. When we said we'd come back in a half an hour- the hostess went to the cook ( huh?) and asked him if we could do so and he said that they were too busy to do that. So, we walked out. We left totally confused about these bizarre restaurant behaviors. This place has Totally the worst business ideas EVER. We stood outside looking for our dinner spot ( cuz it sure wasn't that place!) and watched in utter disbelief as they turned away a group or four and then another couple and yet another group of four. What?! Turning away business after several years of a pandemic?! Unheard of! Look, traverse city is a resort spot where people like to GO OUT to eat and this place needs to figure that out. This was without a doubt, hands down the single worst not- dining experience I've EVER had. Bizarre! read more

Love this place! Excellent wine and beer selection, deli food, delicious sandwiches, beautiful store with a patio overlooking the water and seating near the windows to enjoy views of Downtown Elk Rapids. Buy wine and beer and deli snacks for the boat, or dine in and relax! This will become a regular spot for us. read more

Excellent service and kid friendly! Was greeted with a huge smile and someone to inform us about all our options there! Amazing service drinks and GREAT food! CLEAN bathrooms with a bench to change my 1 year old! Amazing first experience, we will be back! read more