This place is a must stop if in traverse city. We're from NYC and nothing compares. Service was top…read morenotch! Food was phenomenal! Better than we can find in NYC. After this visit, we are considering selling our 5th avenue penthouse and moving to traverse just because of taproot cider house !

The avocado salad was delicious and so were the walleye fish tacos!! The cherry old-fashioned was…read moreamazing and so were the flight of ciders we tasted (especially the cinnamon one). The pepperoni pizza was amazing and the flat iron steak was awesome also. We will be back (hopefully very soon). Our server, Josie, did an epic job too. Congratulations! You guys know what you're doing when it comes to running a great restaurant and taphouse!!

This place has it all, outdoor seating, dog friendly, quick and friendly service, great beer,…read moreamazing salads and pizza. Great place to stop for a quick, delicious meal. Fun vibe inside as well.

Good good but we had a hiccup with our service and order --…read more Really nice brewery and allows dogs! We were staying in the area and our rental recommended this place for dinner. Since they allow dogs, we walked down there and had dinner. We only had a few minute wait so they could set up our table and then we were seated. You order at the counter so we got an order of spinach dip and the one of their flatbread pizzas. The pizza was good! Service was a little slow but it was a Saturday night. Unfortunately we never got our spinach dip. A girl came around and said it was sent out and then given to another table. They also said they'd refund it but I've still yet to see a refund on my credit card. I even asked the bartenders about it and they said they'd take care of it but still nothing. So I guess I'm out the money. I'd recommend d the place but their wait staff seems a bit chaotic and frazzled so I guess just be prepared for that.

We stopped here on a recent outing with my parents to the TC area. Service here was truly amazing,…read moreso so accomodating of our group. Went out of their way to help our group. Cocktails were very tasty and the food was delicious - and plentiful. I went for a salad and felt like I ended up eating less than half of it. Would definitely come back - this spot had really nice food options and a great drink selection. Combined with the staff, this spot is a definite winner!

Great place to visit and delicious food! Our server was also great, knowledgeable, and friendly…read more It took quite a bit to get our drinks but it also took quite a bit to get our table and we had a reservation... so that was a bit frustrating. Also weird they don't do anything for a birthday person. Still the food was delicious. Only giving it 4 stars because of the wait with our table and drinks!

We love this place. We are local and come in often. The cold brew nitro martini on tap is so good…read more Very good, food selection is great and very good. The staff is always friendly. Today 4-15-2026 we had OG Tyler at the bar and he is always awesome. Best beard. Best bar tender. Great guy.

Stopped in for a quick bite and we both enjoyed the pub burger and shared the pecorino fries…read more Burgers were great and the fries will ensure a return trip! Beers were ok. I tried their Oktoberfest and it was good. Our server was awesome! Really talked up the town and gave us some ideas of things to do. I really enjoyed my time at Rare Bird and will return.

I drove by and saw a lot of people noshing at the picnic tables, so I stopped. Definitely not…read moredisappointed. The service was great and the French Onion soup and Millionaire Turkey sandwich I had were both excellent. You can't beat eating outside on a sunny day in the north country. If the weather was bad one would need to do take-out.

The Millionaire's Turkey and the French onion soup were incredibly delicious! The service is…read moreterrific and everyone is friendly. Follow their social media for daily and weekly specials too! By the looks of everything I saw come out of the kitchen I cannot imagine any of it is short of amazing and delicious. Fresh ingredients and layers of flavor in everything. There's parking out front with meters. Indoor and outdoor seating. They take cash or card. Walk around the water front nearby if you get a chance. Stop by if you're in the area!

We always grab a few pies when in town…read more Apple and cherry are our top favorites. We have not eaten lunch there yet but plan to soon. The staff works fast even with a big line so make sure to stay it's well worth the wait.

A let down. I ordered their staple "blueberry lemon pie" and "grilled beef Reuben" but they were…read moresome of the most bland tasting foods that I've had in a long time. Genuinely have had better pies/desserts at gas stations and have paid half the price at a local Ma and Pa place for a better sandwich. Nice people, okay atmospher, but low quality and tasting food.

This place is Bad Ass! The food is amazing. They have a Burger and Beer special for $10. If your…read morelooking for breakfast then I highly recommend the Poutine. They also make the best bloody mary's with all the appetizers in it. Its pretty cool. On the hotter days they have adult milk shakes also. This is the best place for eating if you are in the area. Brad and the crew do an awesome job running an establishment.

The atmosphere here very much feels like a tavern. However a tavern with a welcoming feel to it…read more I ordered the Shrek Burger ($22). The 1/2 pound burger is topped with Fried Cheese, Fresh Jalapeño, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Haystack Onions, Bourbon BBQ Sauce. The burger was very good with a few caveats. The pulled pork is very average and doesn't add anything to the burger. The fried cheese was very good and did add to thd burger. The bourbon bbq sauce was meh and didn't add much. However the meat itself is excellent and I think a plainer burger would have been better. The fries that came with the burger were very good. I also ordered a Chocolate Shake and it was fantastic. the service was very good and everyone was very friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Absolutely. Definitely for the shakes and I very much believe a simpler burger would have been better.

The Cuban tastes... a little more German…read more delectable and succulent sandwiches with an amazing homemade tasting bun. I could totally be wrong on if they are homemade or not but they are to die for.

The service was good and the building is super cute. I did not enjoy the food but that is not the…read moreresturant's fault. I am very picky, so if you have a less developed taste palette like myself, I would recommend picking somewhere else.