It's hard to resist the charm of Charlevoix, but pair it with an outdoor seat on the channel on a…read morehot summer's day and a cold beverage in-hand, and you can't go wrong. Of course, the wine list is extensive, featuring wines at all price points, but they also offer items such as spicy margaritas (yum!) and craft spritzers. My friend and I ordered the charcuterie tray, and it was a wonderful assortment of meats, cheeses, olives, crackers, breads, dips, and more. It was perfect for two people. Our water glasses never went empty, and the service was great.

Five dollar happy hour glasses of wine ! We stopped for the great view, great vibe, and turned out…read moreone of our favorite stops. Small plates looked great and looked like a really good selection of wine . Great service and I'm looking forward to going back!

As far as I'm concerned my kids are never too young to learn to enjoy a good wine bar. When every…read morerestaurant in the area was closed or full our hangry group of 5 (2 adults, 3 kiddos) made our way here for charcuterie boards and a few glasses of wine. The wine was for the adults of course. My kids loved the charcuterie board so much that they've been asking when they can have another so it was clearly a hit! And the glass of wine (Rose) I had was just lovely too. Sadly we didn't discover this outside our hotel until the very last night or we would have been regulars all week. Next time!

This is a great little wine bar in Bay Harbor, right off of the marina. There are a lot of great…read morehigh-top tables out front -- perfect for a group to just walk up and sit down. You can order by the glass or the bottle and they have a ton of options. The spot is a little sleepy, but I'm guessing that many people get bottles to-go from here too. Great spot!

Decided to come back for a special dinner last week with my longtime best friend since childhood…read morecelebrating our combined 70th Birthdays. As mentioned in my first review last year, the decor is beautiful. No fighting to get the usually more comfortable booth seats, their freestanding chairs are well padded and equally comfortable! We both ordered the featured special that evening, Halibut Picatta with linguini pasta topped with shitake mushrooms. We split a salad, each plate was a generous serving (even as a split). The salad I ordered before and it was just delicious with pine nuts and balsamic vinaigrette. It certainly did not disappoint! The Halibut Picatta was out of this world, with just the right amount of lemon inspired sauce with capers. The linguine was delicious, it was a little sticky, but I overlooked it given the whole balance and deliciousness of the meal. Our server Savannah was excellent. My friend and I had a little issue with the wine, it needed to be returned. She was very gracious, brought out a small sampler of a different selection, a Pino Grigio before filling our glasses. We brought a special small Birthday cake for our celebration. They had the cake dressed and candles burning away delivered to our table. Thank you Savannah for making our celebration and our evening joyful and just perfect! The food and experience was even better than the last time I was here with my husband in October. We most certainly will be coming back, probably several times this summer!

The food was really good. The service was nice and friendly and really fast. The atmosphere was…read moreawesome. Everything was cooked too perfections. The sauce was on point. The pasta was on point. The tiramisu was to die for and it was super delicious The calamari was super good. I would go back there again. Ps the sauces were perfect

I was able to eat here on a Monday since my flight that was supposed to leave got canceled so I had…read morean extra day to spend in Michigan since my friend's family managed to add me to their reservation. This restaurant is definitely on the smaller side but it has such the cutest charm! I ordered the Salmon Piccata with a side of Caesar salad, and pasta with oil, garlic, and butter. The Salmon Piccata was perfectly cooked; however, I wish it had a tad more seasoning (maybe a tad more salt or simply lemon juice) since I truly had to rely on the capers for any acidity. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best I've ever had--it honestly had the punch of lemony boquerones. If you truly love anchovies, I highly recommend ordering it with some extra anchovies! Lastly, the pasta was just as expected, but it was still delicious! Pro tip if you order the salmon piccata: dip the pasta in the lemon and white wine sauce--you'll thank me later!

What a special place in what feels like the middle of no where. A house on a street that is inside…read morea cozy, lovely restaurant. Even in the middle of winter, reservations were needed. Upon entering they will take your coats ( if you have them) service was great The ambience is low key, an intimate feeling. Selection of dishes check boxes for classic Italian. I love how you can choose your side pasta and kind of sauce with the entrée. That is a special touch worth going just for that. You are charged for sharing but they offer side and salad with the extra charge. Not unreasonable in my opinion. The bread brought out was delicious. Felt the marinara was a little salty for the eggplant But certainly not inedible. A nearby table had ordered mussels and the smell did carry over to us so a sensitivity to that could be an issue . Dessert The Tiramisu was fabulous. I actually liked the texture as you could taste every component. Usually soggy lady fingers which can taste great but here they kept their structure I felt making it stand out . Wonderful flavors. Parking is one way and could be icy in the lot. Well lit though. Worth the drive!

An awesome experience for chilling out with small pour tastings or full glasses in a relaxing…read moreatmosphere with tabletop, comfortable bar, or lounge chair arrangements. The small plates are always tasty and work well with the wines suggested by the staff. Very attentive, delightful employees !

So helpful and nice. On a crazy busy 4th of July, they treated us like we were royalty…read more Everyone here and in Boyne City rocks!

We arrived about 45 minutes before closing and were treated so well from picking out the flight to…read morebuying bottles of wine and even time to enjoy the fire pit!!

From the owner: Enjoy a variety of delicious local wines while nestled next to one of our cozy fire pits,…read moreparticipating in some storytelling at the bar or while pondering local artists works in our quaint little gallery. If you prefer a little more activity you can wander around back to play some Bocce Ball, Badminton, Corn Hole and other fun games. Please join locals and travelers in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to celebrate the wonderful area that surrounds us. CHEERS!

This was our second visit to Queen's Head Wine Pub. This is a very unique venue with an upscale,…read morewarm, lounge type feel accented by the nice furnishings, appointment's and decor. It's not pretentious, as you are greeted by the a member of their friendly staff as you enter. There are multiple facets to this venue, so it makes your visit exciting. I wont share any "spoiler's" so when you visit you can experience all the niceties personally. Food is fresh and menu changes occur seasonally. Tonite we only had appetizers but they were both very good. We had the Baked Brie, a puff pastry filled with creamy Brie and a jam dressing. It included a very tasty fruit and nut cracker, sliced apples and Carmel corn nuggets. Great combination of sweet and savory! We also had the Shrimp Cocktail. You get 8 very nice size shrimp, which were nicely chilled (nothing worse than warm shrimp) and cocktail sauce. The shrimp were fresh and meaty, good flavor. The staff is great. Riley did a great job taking care of us. We were also greeted by the owner John, who was visiting and talking with every table of guests. This IMO is a sign of a establishment that wants to insure their patrons are happy and enjoying their experience. We would definitely recommend giving them a try when in Cheboygan or the area.

Food and drinks are unique and wonderful Great atmosphere…read moreand service There's also a theater, another bar and store connected to this bar/restaurant. Tonight there was live music, a solo guitarist. Quite a hidden treasure

Of course some of the best local wines! Have brought local friends and they had no idea how good…read moreeverything was!! The food tasty! Everything we ordered was so good! The oysters always the best!! Thank you for always for a great experience! See you again soon!!

For selfish reasons I almost don't want to post this review but these guys deserve a huge shoutout!…read moreThe Oyster Social on Fri's & Sat's has always been a hit but their new entree menu is a home run!! Delicious, beautiful food AND affordable pricing makes this a rare gem where multiple visits are warranted. Scallops (4 big ones/$25) were cooked perfectly & we loved the Ahi with 3 dipping options. The atmosphere is super casual (water station at end of tasting bar) bring a pen/pencil to fill out your Oyster menu. Staff working the tasting bar will take orders but don't be shy to go to them as well. Fireplace inside & fire pit outside are especially nice (I noticed several board games available too). Do yourself a favor; check out their online menu and make a reservation.

Stella Trattoria... where do I even start…read more The vibe? Dark, moody, romantic in the best way possible. The kind of place where you instantly feel like you're somewhere special. And somehow, you completely forget you're literally dining in what used to be an insane asylum... which honestly just makes it even cooler. The food was amazing every bite was so good and the wine? Even better. Like, the kind of place where you keep saying "just one more glass" and suddenly it's a whole night. This place is a whole experience, and we will absolutely be back.

What. A. Vibe…read more Walking in, I didn't know where this place would be. It's under an apartment complex with winding hallways. Felt a pinch bizarre. But then you walk in, and you're transported into such a cozy restaurant with an underground feel. Yes it is a bit pricey, but the food was delicious and we absolutely went to town and treated ourselves. So worth it. We all shared everything and there wasn't a bad dish. Our server, well she was amazing. Memorized everything, always checking in (but not in an annoying way), and just so friendly. Highly recommended and definitely make reservations way in advance!

I came in here for a quick pit stop after a conference at Shanty Creek and I met the most amazing…read morebartender! Their food is delicious for starters! And Alissa is amazing and personable! She made the most AMAZING Long Island drink and made me laugh all night. I would come here every night if I was a local. This is the spot!! 10/10 would recommend!!

Great service great food great customers…read more Love the decor.. I was there alone last year @ Christmas time.. I mentioned to the bartender the Christmas tree was angelic.. she had me get a picture in front of it with my camera.. she truly went out of her way.. I believe she was a manager ..