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    Chandler's

    3.9 (360 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CHANDLER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Filet with periguex sauce
    Pam P.

    In town for business and decided to give Chandler's a try--what a find! It's an intimate spot with maybe 10 tables inside, plus seating at the bar and outdoors. I lucked out with a fabulous server named James Brown (yes, really), who kept things smooth and upbeat. Now let's talk about the food. The crab cakes? Best ever. But the real surprise star was the brûléed lemon slice served with them--a simple lemon wedge, dusted with sugar and torched to golden perfection. I could've eaten a whole plate of just those lemons. The filet was cooked spot-on, super tender, and swimming in a ridiculously tasty Périgueux sauce--think madeira, truffle juice, maybe a little brown sugar, and whatever other magic goes into making something that good.

    Menu
    Tony J.

    As I previously reviewed I was here with my family on vacation at nearby Bay Harbor. This was our first time here in historic old town Petoskey with my family of seven including three adults and three young children. We visited here in the morning for shopping. When it came time for lunch I found a very nice local restaurant on Yelp for lunch namely Chandler's. This was our first time here. Chandler's opened in December 1999 behind the iconic Symons general store building. embodying a chic European feel. Chandler's has three dining areas for guests to enjoy- the main dining room includes the bar, the patio which is available in warmer months, and Symons wine cellar. We were lucky to get a large table for lunch without a reservation. My family of seven including two pre-schoolers and one elementary school child were seated at the last large table in the rear of the main dining room to the right of the kitchen and restrooms. The main dining room was very dark. I started with and enjoyed my Chandler's signature Manhattan up with angel's envy bourbon, carpano antica vermouth, peychaud's bitters and an orange peel for $23. I also enjoyed my 5 dragon sandwich with marbled rye, corned beef, swiss cheese, spicy slaw & thai dipping sauce for $15. Overall we were all happy with our lunch. My total bill was $208 excluding gratuity. Mckenna served us very well.

    Tomato bisque
    Pam H.

    Although we've been coming to the Petoskey area for many years, we haven't tried Chandler's. Boy were we missing out! On our last trip we enjoyed a fantastic lunch. We tried the chicken sandwich, prime rib and their version of a rueben. Plus a cup of tomato bisque. Everything was fantastic! We also loved the atmosphere. Northern Michigan is covered in snow right now, so it was a cozy and intimate little retreat! Drinks were well made - we tried the refreshing Howard Street Punch, and I watched the bartender expertly make quite a few martinis. Definitely adding Chandler's to our normal rotation!

    Gin and Roses
    Amy W.

    What a lovely little place. We passed it a few times and I just had to go in! They open early on the weekends and offer brunch. The food looked amazing. We were only there to have a drink (which turned into two lol). We enjoyed a couple of bloody Marys which had the perfect amount of heat. I have been on a gin kick so I got a Gin and Roses and The Last Word Gin Martini. Both were so refreshing. But definitely got my buzz going. Haha. Let's just say we were both in very good moods! The service was great and if you sit at the bar you can watch them prepare your food. I can't wait to come back and sit out side this summer!

    Crab cakes
    Jonathan Z.

    Upon driving into Petoskey, we immediately went in for dinner. I couldn't believe how busy the restaurant was a Monday night! We ordered the crab cakes, filet, and a creme brulee. Solid crab cakes. Plenty of crab and not too much filler. The areas that were pan seared were delightfully crisp. The filet was perfectly medium rare with tender vegetables. My personal dish was the elk. They were shaped like thinly cut SPAM, but they were tender and tasty. No game flavor. The brulee was good. It had a nice thick layer of sugary glass and a nice custard. I happened to make it a 2nd visit the same week. This time I got the Maple Leaf Duck Breast. It was perfectly rendered, so the skin didn't have any excess fat. I love duck and this dish was excellent. I could do without the flower since I'm not going to eat it. For dessert, the Chocolate Torte was fine. It came with sliced strawberries, but I'd rather have the brulee. If I lived in Petosky, I could see myself going to Chandler's often.

    Wagyu Burger
    Lauren P.

    Wow, Chandler's was pretty fantastic across the board. I went with a large group for brunch and we were seated in their beautiful wine room. Although we didn't get any wine, they have a huge selection of different varietals from around the world. Our server was very patient with our large party, and even nice enough to offer and do 8 individual checks! I am not a burger girlie, but from their brunch menu, it looked like the tastiest option - wagyu meat, pancetta, onion jam, smoked gouda, and roasted poblano aioli. It was really good, and was great paired with the potato chips. Definitely recommend Chandler's if you want a top notch experience!

    Steve S.

    Chandler's - a classic but our experience last night was a bit disappointing We have really enjoyed Chandler's and this was our 3rd visit in 4 years when we visit N Mich from AZ Paul is a fantastic host and server - we've had the same table for all 3 visits and Paul has served us each time as well The shrimp cocktail was phenomenal - photo of shrimp is only half of the serving as my wife and I shared The filet was disappointing- please bring back the old steak sauce and the asparagus! Charred carrots are just too bitter, pearl onions are ok but there were no mushrooms on the plate. For $58 you expect a better meal...last night was not it and the filet was very small (I get it - inflation etc. We'll be back next summer but please bring back the old steak sauce! Next time I just might order 2 shrimp cocktails as an entree! Thanks Paul for a very nice evening!! See you next summer!

    Spicy tuna roll and charcuterie board
    Laura W.

    Great ambiance and food. Crab cakes, 5 Dragon Sandwich (Reuben) and the charcuterie were fantastic! The restaurant itself is super adorable also.

    George & Murphy
    Charlie E.

    Rich accommodated me on a busy Thursday dinner rush at the bar. He had my seat waiting & made my dinner a pleasure by getting me in and out as my dogs don't like me leaving them too long at home. Dinner was Crab Cake appetizer, & Scallops on a bed of sautéed vegetables. It was the perfect meal.

    Delicious French Wine
    Andrew S.

    My wife and I came here for a steak dinner to celebrate my 40th birthday, and it was truly unforgettable. Our server was exceptional--more like a sommelier--offering deep knowledge of wine regions and curating the perfect pairing for our meal. The steak was absolutely phenomenal--hands down some of the best we've ever had, no exaggeration. The ambience was elegant yet relaxed; even with a full house, it remained quiet and intimate. From the service to the food to the overall setting, everything was exquisite. We'll definitely be returning.

    Halibut

    Great food and atmosphere! All the food was great!! Come here and you won't be disappointed.

    Complimentary bread and oil to start.
    Krystal T.

    Very prompt service, making sure we always had what we needed even when it was busy. Inside was louder than I thought it would be since it was a cozy place but also very unique layout! Now the food, was absolutely fantastic. Spicy tuna roll was to die for, crab cakes were amazing but could've used more remoulade. We also had the filet which was cooked to perfection and the duck! Sorry I didn't get pictures of the entrees, too distracted by the fabulous taste! Definitely going back when back in petoskey!

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    Great restaurant for many years. Not too many fish selections, but my food was great. Good atmosphere and staff. Waitress was phenomenal!!

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