The first thing my friends and I did when we popped into Petoskey was stop by American Spoon…read moreGelato! It is a must! Their gelato is SO delicious and they offer so many flavors! With an absolute stunning and beautifully decorated interior and exterior patio, this place is somewhere I will be stopping by every time I come into town, regardless of weather! This time around I got a selection of their lemon gelato and Michigan blueberry flavors and they were scrumptious! Others that my friends had tried that I snuck a little taste of from them that I was very impressed with were the stracciatella (chocolate/hazelnut taste) and the zabaglione (wine taste, but very light and more sweet than wine) flavors! And with their unique selection of gelato flavors that rotate as well through the seasons, there will always be something new for me to get here as well, which I love! YUM!

Came here twice while in the Petoskey area. Both times gelato was on point! Service was great too…read moreline was out the door but we moved pretty quick, they will let you taste any of the gelato, all flavors we tasted were amazing. Love the inside of the place, super cute, lots of tables, decor is simplistic and chic, the AC really helped our large party in the 90 degree heat :))

What a unique design and food service design!…read more The Back Lot is the perfect summer spot, lots of outdoor seating and indoor seating, great menu and great drinks! The vibe is chill, the breeze coming in from the open door layout is so nice to be able to enjoy the weather without direct sunlight. The food truck style setup is a nice change from a normal restaurant. The food is packed with deliciousness - plentiful portions and the flavor is just outstanding!

We loved it here! We were stopping through on our road trip and had a great lunch with delicious…read morebeverages. There were so many options for food, drinks, and seating with such quick service. The inside is open air, and we wanted backs on our seats so we chose to sit inside. The bartender was so kind, and the food was amazing. We ended up trying 3 different trucks and one bite was better than the next! We would recommend it all.

An absolute charmer! The terrace inn is beautiful and welcoming, we grabbed a drink before dinner…read moreat Josephine (back porch of the inn) - so relaxing and laid back. The hostess was so nice to set a table for us outside upon request instead of our indoor reservation - and it was the best!! The whitefish is the way to go, so delicious and the table's favorite entree. Don't sleep on the crème brûlée! We will be back, this is the perfect place for a relaxing and delicious dinner out!

Great food but not-so-great service…read more We arrived a bit earlier than our reservation time. The host told us we needed to wait for the 2 parties that had an earlier reservation time, even though they had yet to show up. But the restaurant was far from full. It seems an inefficient way of running a restaurant. The wait staff seems a bit pretentious as well. No one ever refilled our water. The food, on the other hand, was excellent. The fish dish has such a beautiful presentation, and the chicken has unique flavors with pickled vegetables.

Was staying at Boyne and wanted to find Indian food - this is one of the only places I found within…read morethe area, and I was very glad to find it! I ordered carry out and it was ready on time. Easy parking, and staff were friendly. Got the paneer tikka masala (excellent), they gave a ton of rice and the spice level was appropriate. I actually could have gone a little spicier! The naan is also a really nice texture (a little on the thicker side, which I like). There were plenty of people eating in as well, and it looks like they have a lunch buffet too. Would go back next time I'm in the area!

On our way back from skiing at Highlands, we needed something warm and spicy…read more This place had good reviews so we decided to try it out. What I really loved about this restaurant is that they clearly label things that are vegan, this is amazing! Service was very friendly, the restaurant was pretty busy on a Saturday evening, but the food came out pretty fast. We ordered some appetizers, entree, bread and dessert. Spice level medium wasn't the medium we are used to, could have more kick, but other than that the food was good. The portion for the curry wasn't that large for the price. We usually get more at indian restaurants. Know that they charge a fee for credit card payments. Overall this was a good experience, not the best indian food we've had, but it hit the spot.

It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

Two spinach salads $30 with tip divided into 2 don't fill one cereal bowl. Are you kidding me will…read morenot be going there anymore. The prices are outrageous.

We found this gem in our travels today. The inside of this place is beautiful with a historic feel…read moreand comfortable ambiance. We were seated quickly. Nathaniel was our server and was one of the best waiters we've had in a while. Polite, quick, and knowledgeable about the menu options and quick to get an answer if he did not know. I had the Jambalaya and it was perfect. Just enough spice to it, flavorful and a large portion. My girlfriend had the turkey soup of the day and said it was great and exactly what she needed. Also said the biscuit was amazing. Glad we stopped here on our ventures.

Nice " olde bar " feel. Nice staff. Diverse menu too. My husband had Korean pork tacos. He said…read morethey were very good. I had seafood chowder Not my favorite too many spices

At first, when I was absolutely starving, everything tasted great. And then it just did not…read moresuddenly the consistency and a piece of dark meat that was fried was in my mouth and had a spit it out cause it tasted bad rancid. Service is impeccable. Ambience is casual and great. That place was clean. Waitress is awesome. Picture is our wasted food and I hate to do that for a place but the second plate just did not look good or taste good.

They scan your table for a tip, while you're still sitting there. Tips are NOT mandatory.read more

Thai food lover, beyond Pad Thai traditional dishes. Food here was very good holding to classic…read moreThai food forms. The red curry chicken was very good especially for northern Michigan. The spicy levels are not too extreme. I had medium which seemed to be the equivalent of some grilled jalapeños. Atmosphere was quant and cozy, even in the middle of February.

Dinner hours only I'm very picky w my Thai food but this…read moreplace ain't all that bad. Gotta take into account that I stopped at a couple stores before eating but flavor is there. Chicken wings were still a bit crunchy too. The Thai chili sauce tastes good