Just an absolute fantastic place to grab a drink, play a few games and relax…read more Outside (too hot today) has an absolutely wonderful view of Lake Michigan and far enough up the hill to not see/hear the traffic. So cool to just walk around and check things out. Oh, by the way, the drinks are GREAT! We tried a couple varieties, with different liquors and all were good. We ended up buying a bottle of gin. It was mid-afternoon on a Monday so not crowded whatsoever so just got served right away. Bartenders were nice and gave nice recommendations based on what liquors we like.

Grounds and building are beautiful. Only came here to check it out briefly. We were not able to…read moretake a tour. Looks like it has good potential but a little bare on the inside for entertainment. A couple dart boards, pool table and a single shuffleboard table. Bartenders were prompt and polite. Not sure about food as we didn't order any. Appears to be a limited menu. They seem to have an event venue on the property for weddings and parties.

I absolutely love the concept of this spot! You can order cocktails and place a vinyl in queue to…read morebe played. They will play the entire record, which is awesome, but I think the difficulty is not knowing what vibe the patrons are feeling so the music can be hit or miss if you're not enjoying someone else's choice. I love the vibes and the cozy seating, it's perfect for a date night. The cocktails were good but definitely on the pricey side. I think it was $19 for mine and it was okay. Not worth that cost but I think they're paying more the ambiance than anything else. I'll definitely want to come back and chill but maybe consider a simple drink vs a signature cocktail. Everyone was super friendly and I really enjoyed my time!

SO MUCH fun! Great vinyl music played over fantastic…read moresounding speakers. Patrons can choose one side of any of their albums to be played. Great cocktails, too!

Hard to rate this place because it's made up of a half dozen food trucks, each doing their own…read morething. So, this is about the place/concept, not the individual trucks. Overall, this is a great place for a group, family, or dog lovers. All are welcome here, and all can have a great experience. You'll find plenty of picnic table seating, and a small fire pit area. There is also a semi-indoor setup with a full bar and plenty of seating. It's well designed to create a great food truck experience. Only suggestion is to install an integrated order system, where we could see every truck's menu and order online. Create a QR code system or something so we don't have to visit each truck to read their posted menu to decide what to try. Other than this minor inconvenience it's a great place to hang out!

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!

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.

Incredible service from Daniel, thanks king. We all really enjoyed our food and liked being down in…read morethe cellar compared to the packed restaurant. A great spot for special occasions!

Walloon Watershed is SUCH a vibe and has quickly become one of our favorite spots for a date night…read moreor a night out with friends. The poke nachos are absolutely to die for! Genuinely one of those dishes I will specifically come back for. And I LOVE that their non-alcoholic cocktails aren't an afterthought. They're creative, elevated, and actually feel like a special drink rather than just juice in a fancy glass. The atmosphere might be my favorite part, though. It has this gorgeous modern prohibition-chic vibe that feels sophisticated and sexy without being stuffy. It's equally perfect for getting dressed up for a date or grabbing drinks and sharing food with friends. Poke nachos + phenomenal NA cocktails + an incredible atmosphere = an easy five stars. Absolutely worth a night out!

Our favorite little cocktail bar next to our cottage. We love coming here year round! It has cozy…read morewinter cabin vibes, great place to catch a college football game in the fall or peaceful meeting place to catch up with friends on a warm summer night on the patio. The crafty drinks pair so well with their elevated dining experience.

Nomad completely won us over! We started with the ahi tuna tacos, and wow--the flavor was…read moreincredible. The crispy Brussels sprouts with feta were just as delicious and seriously addictive. For dinner, I had the Greek chicken souvlaki, while my husband ordered the butter masala scallops. We kept sharing bites because both dishes were too good not to! Even the cocktails were perfectly made. Our server was genuinely warm and friendly and made the whole evening even more enjoyable. This is one of those restaurants you leave already thinking about what you'll order next time. Honestly, I'd go back tonight--or tomorrow--without hesitation. So, so good!

If you ever take a trip up north, this spot is a must try. I tried some delicious Asian fusion…read moredishes that were very unique! To start, the atmosphere is beautiful, with the restaurant right on the harbor of Little Traverse Bay. The ambiance inside was welcoming, with the bar being connected to the outside seating. The service was also amazing, helping out with food and drink recs as well as constantly checking in. The food and drink were the stars of the show. We had the ahi tuna tacos, sticky ribs, crispy shrimp bao buns, and buffalo chicken lollipops. There were so many mouth-watering shareable options that we had to just get a bunch of those. Loved every bite! The drinks were also phenomenal. I tried the moon rabbit, which ended up being one of my favorite drinks I've ever had. Gin, ginger, lime, cucumber, and sesame oil - unbelievably refreshing combination, give it a try. Overall this place was phenomenal and it will now be a must have on future trips up north!

Our family all agreed it was our favorite restaurant we went to on vacation! We decided to go last…read moreminute after a trip to the beach and were able to stop by during happy hour. They take reservations and we were able to find easy/free street parking nearby on a sunday in the summer. Outside has a view of the street and inside has an upstairs and a downstairs; both with a view of the lake. Our waiter was very informative and friendly. We loved everything we ate- it was all delicious!

I want to give this place 5 stars soooo bad! We have a vacation home here and come to this…read morerestaurant routinely for years. Although pricey, it was always worth the cost. The ambiance is always stunning, sit on the outdoor patio in the summer and enjoy a great time with friends/family. The service is always top notch. Our go to is the Wagyu Hanger steak. Unfortunately, our dinner tonight was such a disappointment. My steak was over cooked. They changed the recipe to the steak dressing and it just didn't hit. The appetizers were great and no complaints of the service and ambiance, that was still exceptional. I just hope they go back to the old wagyu hanger steak.

Finally made our way to the Fire Place Lounge at the Otis after hearing so many good things about…read moreit, and the experience did not disappoint! The vibe is mid-century modern/up north/chic, and the room offers plenty of different seating groups/options, plus of course a huge fireplace. It was HOPPING at 6:30 pm on a Friday. We sat at the bar and enjoyed drinks and food. My (house special) Old Fashioned was exceptional - really complex and delicious. She had a nice glass of California Chardonnay. We ordered the Apple Carpaccio, very tasty, and the Chicken Cutlet, which is served topped with a Caesar Salad and croutons. The cutlet itself was slightly overcooked, but still good, and the dish was very good overall. It's about a 40-minute drive for us, but we both agreed that's it's worth the trip for a unique, fun experience. Well done, Otis!

As summer residents in Harbor Springs, we couldn't be happier to see the refurbishment of the Otis…read more My wife and I went on a Saturday night for cocktails and cheese and charcuterie in the lounge. The service was fabulous and a very hip environment. The meat and cheese platter was very good and the cocktails were nice. What highly recommend us. I assume next year they will be adding on with a more full type dinner service but for now it's a great addition to Harbor Springs.

A glass of house wine for $18. Pretty view but price is stupid and service wasn't great at all…read more Won't be back.

Hard to believe no one has reviewed this hotel bar at the Earl…read more Highlights include the view of the bay, the Pine river and Round lake. The atmosphere is very up scale and classy. The servers are terrific and love to shoot the breeze. Haven't met a bad one, yet. The bad news? Mixed drinks. $15 per and they aren't very good. It's not the bartender as much as the horrible ingredients. You'd think a high class cocktail bar would boast the very best. The food goes hand in hand as awful. You should still come to the Earl and spend some quality time in the LO bar/HI bar. Order a glass of wine or a beer. That will give you the best odds of a great experience! 02/24

My husband & I go at least once a month. Sushi is fresh & flavorful. Really the only place we've…read morefound in the area with true quality sushi rolls. And we always enjoy a bottle of Saki :)

Hit and Miss. Food was good, service was good, problem is the restaurant experience and attitude is…read morenot so good. We ordered the Rainbow roll of tuna, salmon and whitefish. What we got was a whitefish roll with only a tiny sliver of tuna (and no salmon). How does ANY restaurant justify that??? We pointed it out to our server who apologized and offered to remake the roll. However, the kitchen was backed up by the lunch rush and our time was limited. The "whitefish" roll was very bland but ok, ingredients were fresh -- it's just NOT what we ordered - not even close. If you order a NY Steak you expect a steak, not a hamburger. Substituting other ingredients for some crazy reason is just not an acceptable restaurant practice. Also, while the restaurant itself is decorated nicely with very creative and interesting lighting, they then junk it up with 5 gallon buckets of floor mop water sitting next to your table, or table bussing bins full of plates and my "picky" but telltale sign of laziness: cardboard boxes of ingredients and miscellaneous "junk drawer" items on the counters and stashed around the eating and kitchen display areas -- ultra tacky! So, good food, bad judgement and housekeeping by management, substitution of (or just leaving out) major ingredients, and a tacky atmosphere turns what could be a good restaurant into a mediocre one. Management needs to clean up their act.