Great food and excellent service! Everything was delicious, the staff was friendly and attentive,…read moreand we really enjoyed our experience at Samsara. Definitely a place we'll come back to!

One of our supervisors picked up lunch for the office from here, and it was bliss! I had the Tom…read moreYum soup and red curry with chicken. Everyone else also raved about the food they got. A very solid choice for Thai in this area.

The most amazing Asian restaurant I've ever been to! Staff is the most amazing, the food superb the…read moreowner humble only wants her staff to be showcase for their excellent work! You're ever in Traverse City, Michigan stop by you will not regret it! The ribs are like none other I've ever had anywhere along with their specialty items and sushi! 10 stars

Beautiful inside, spacious thigh fairly small bar. I wasn't hungry enough to justify the prices so…read moreordered a Thai Caesar salad and wandered to explore more food options nearby after. The salad was fresh and generously portioned but you're basically paying $14 for a bowl of fresh romaine lettuce and one wafer. The sushi and rolls guests were enjoying around me looked fresh, but I wouldn't have wanted to pay $20+ for each. That said, prices in the area generally seem higher than Id expect for the menu items so might be location- specific.

Nikki is the best bartender in town! We come from Bay City and our first stop is always Rare Bird…read moreto see Nikki and get drinks!!

Great atmosphere, beers and hospitality!…read more Good selection of food - the pecorino fries are and awesome appetizer.

Wow, so many good, good things; food, service and atmosphere. The BBQ platter was great, the ribs…read morewere suck off the bone tender, the brisket incredible and the pulled pork outstanding. The loaded mac and cheese excellent. Our server Kate H was very good at all things from explaining to service. Thank you worth the stop.

Ordered a recommended appetizer of shrimp and Brussel sprouts for $15 and only got 3 shrimp in the…read morewhole bowl. You have 2 people sharing an appetizer and you give them 3 shrimp? Also ordered the bread, for $5, that didn't come out with the shrimp. Ordered the wedge salad $15, and the BBQ platter $45 plus add on pork belly for $6. Service was mediocre- after saying something about needing to think twice about recommending the shrimp he offered to get the manager. He didn't come back to check on us or bring the bread until after the food came out. All off the food was lacking in flavor, chicken was dry and the ribs were chard black. NOT worth the price we paid. Go to DQ next door.

We stayed at the hotel and came here for an easy breakfast. It has hotel restaurant vibes. The eggs…read moreBenedict was solid, with the hollandaise sauce on the more lemon forward side. Very crispy well seasoned fried potatoes. Lots of condiments to choose from, our fav Cholula included. Our waitress was very kind and prompt while serving the whole establishment ~ 8 other tables ~9am on a Thursday. The only subpar part of my experience was that the tea's hot water came from a coffee machine and had lingering flavor. My partner didn't enjoy the sourdough toast.

For a hotel dining room, this seems ok. But it positions itself as something a little more upscale…read moreand we were terribly disappointed. We made a reservation on resy to celebrate our retirement. We also get a credit when using this system, so win/win. When we arrived, no one knew how to work the reservation system, so no credit for us. We ordered a bottle of wine, but they were out of our first three choices. The waitress (who was also the bar tender and only server) made a list of what she had and told us - but forgot to get prices, so she had to look that up. Then, she put the bottle on our table with two glasses. Self-serve I guess (luckily? it was a twist off). We ordered from a very simple bar food menu. She forgot our appetizer completely. The food was ok for a burger and chicken sandwich. Full disclosure- the fries were good. We should have looked at the menu more closely before booking for the occasion, but figured if it was listed on resy, it was at a certain level. Our bad - it wasn't.

Best Thai food in Traverse City by far. Original flavors, great selection and very reasonable…read moreprices. Service is exceptional! I spent best part of 2 years in Thailand and this place rocks! Need I say more?

Went here looking for a light Thai meal while visiting Traverse City. Small place located in strip…read moremall. Standard fare on the menu. My wife ordered curry dish, I ordered Peanut sauce noodles. I was shocked when the food arrived at the table. Asked the waitress to check our order as mine especially didn't look right. Ended up with a mass of overcooked noodles with a like Alfredo sauce mixed into them. So sticky that it was like one mass of noodles. Sparsely placed chicken was scattered on the dish. Mac N Cheese type of mess, couldn't even separate the noodles too eat it, had to cut out chunks of the pasty mass. Ended up just leaving it in the bowl and left hungry. My wife's curry had the proper taste but also consisted of a mads of over cooked noodles Beware

If you haven't tried this place...I recommend you RUN and not walk!!…read more I am vegan and I feel there are never enough reviews about vegan options, so here goes. I was traveling in the Petoskey area and of course I always seek out all vegan restaurants or restaurants with vegan options. Initially I wasn't hopeful that I'd find anything vegan in Petoskey and knew I'd starve for weekend, but I was pleasantly surprised (really surprised and happy) when I came across Happy's Taco Shop. And what was even more exciting is they have a separate vegan menu (say what)!!! Needless to say, this is where I ended up. From the moment I stepped up to the counter to first inquire if they did indeed have vegan options (the cashier very nicely said yes they do and hands me the vegan menu) and second to place my order, I was filled with excitement and anticipation to try these vegan tacos! So what did I order? I'm glad you asked . I ended up getting the Vegan Crunch Wrap Royale and the Smoked Potato Taco and OMGEEEE...both were fiyah...and for those who don't know that means they were DELICIOUS ON TOP OF DELICIOUS!!! The flavors were on point and the portion size is plentiful and I had to get a to go box! My husband knows when I like my food because I do a "happy dance" and I was indeed dancing!! Great food, great service, clean restaurant, and most of all GREAT VEGAN OPTIONS so it's 10/10 for me. I hope this is helpful for my fellow vegan peeps

Very cute tego spot located in the same space as the brewery. I chose this place cause they had…read morevegan options, there is a separate vegan menu. I've tried both vegan tacos and they were delicious, with slight preference on the smoked potato one. My husband had the chilaquiles taco and street taco delux, and he also enjoyed his. The only problem was that they are very small for the price, so it definetly didn't satisfy our hunger. W decided to split a vegan crunchwrap and that was the hit of the entire meal. Very good. Combined with one of the home made salsa, it was awesome. We also had a couple of beers, and this was a great but expensive meal. For that reason it won't be our frequent spot to visit.

Exceptional Evening at Chandler's…read more My wife and I had a wonderful evening at Chandler's in Petoskey. We shared an entrée and enjoyed a wonderful glass of Italian wine, and everything was really exceptional. We also ordered sushi, which unfortunately took quite a while to come out. It actually arrived after we had finished our entrée! To Chandler's credit, they handled it beautifully and took the sushi off our bill. That kind of gesture says a lot about a restaurant's commitment to its guests. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was terrific, and our server was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and professional without being intrusive. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience, and we would absolutely return. Chandler's is definitely one of the places we would recommend to anyone visiting Petoskey.

I've dined here many times over the last several years. We started with the beef tartare. It was…read morevery good. My wife had the scallops and they were delicious. I had the duck and it was disappointing. The texture was rubbery and chewy. It lacked flavor. I finished it but wouldn't order it again. They serve it medium rare which is fine with me but my wife thought it was too red. The atmosphere is nice in the wine cellar and our server was excellent. She was very prompt and attentive. The prices are reasonable.

Logistics. Getting here was SLIGHTLY tricksy. It is on the northwest corner of E Mitchell and…read moreWaukazoo Ave. Metered street parking. Vibe and First Impressions. 60-70s in a good way. A lot of plants. LOVE PLANTS. BEST MUSIC played in background. Finally non-autotuned tunes. Clean, open, bright. More couches than inidividual seating. Outdoor table that seats 5? Hospitality. Friendly and welcoming. Offerings. A lot of vegan, vegetarian, and self-conscious menu. We enjoyed the games offered along the east wall, especially the conversation cards. INTRIGUING questions. FOOD AND BEVS WERE YUMMY, nonetheless. See pics. Of Note and Last Impressions. Clean and stocked loo. Overall, it was great.

This was our second visit to the Grove and it was just as superb as the first visit. Great staff,…read moredelicious, healthy ingredients, house made broth.... Drool. The owner and her staff are very kind and welcoming. It's hard to find good spots for vegans to eat in Northern Michigan and we are so happy to have found the Grove. The restaurant is not vegan but have beautiful options for vegans and we are so grateful.