To start off my review, I will take us to the service. It was pretty quick actually. We did have to…read morewait a moment for the bill though. Next, I got the pretzel and brussel sprouts. The pretzel was very yummy and soft. The sprouts were the best I'd ever had! they tasted like orange chicken. The scenery was fairly decent. The only reason I would not rate this 5 starts, is simply because it did not wow me.

Absolutely blown away. The food was incredible (whitefish truly superb), but what really got me was…read moretheir customer service. We ordered takeout and were initially told they didn't have a few of the menu items we wanted. Totally fine, we are flexible, so we ordered other items instead. When we picked up the food and opened the bag, they had not only given us the food we ordered but also gave us the dishes they'd initially said they didn't have that night - free of charge and without telling us! Remarkable, that kind of customer service doesn't happen anymore. Will definitely be back!

We decided to drive a little way out of town to avoid the Traverse City busy traffic so we went up…read moreto elk Rapids and found this river walk Grill, which looked really nice from the outside. The food was actually fine, but I thought the prices were a little high for what you actually got. I got salmon tacos and they were fine. They had sufficient amount of food inside and the ingredients were good. My friend got the fish sandwich and he said it was fine. My friend got an Arnold Palmer to drink and the total bill with tipping all ended up being $60 which I thought was a little steep for two sandwiches and an Arnold Palmer so I wouldn't come here again because of the price.

Food: my coworkers walleye was good, the cauliflower dried up; my filet was awful!!!! I ordered…read moremedium and it came out rare--but the server never checked. Also it was brown on the top and grey on the bottom. The demi glacé was just cold gravy. They were out of the asparagus it comes with so I got one stalk of broccolini which was limp. It was served on a plate with two huge chips on the rim. My companion asked for unsweetened tea with sugar substitute (diabetic) the server brought a shot of simple syrup from the bar. When asked she said they didn't have sweet'nlow or something similar. The service was horrendous, she just couldn't be bothered to care. With so many good options in this tourist town this was a horrible experience.

As a vegetarian I regularly eat here when visiting the area. The Pontchartrain platter is just so…read moregood! They have a whole vegetarian menu AND a gluten free menu which is incredibly helpful when eating with my GF family members, very rarely do we all have multiple items to choose from, let alone our own menu. The service is also so good as is the ambiance. Could not speak more highly of this restaurant!

Pearl's is one of our absolute favorite places because it somehow works for completely different…read morekinds of nights. We LOVE the New Orleans vibe it's fun, colorful, a little quirky, and has so much personality. It feels like an experience rather than just another restaurant. For date night, one of our favorite things to do is basically order the entire appetizer menu, share everything, be ridiculous, and have fun together. The food is phenomenal and it's the perfect atmosphere for a date that doesn't need to be fancy or serious to feel special. But we also love that we can turn around and bring the family, and it works just as well. It's welcoming, relaxed, and there's something for everyone. Great food, fantastic atmosphere, and a place where we've made some genuinely fun memories.

If you're looking for really good pizza this is the place. Jen and Dan, owners, present quality…read moreservice and pizza with friendliness, attention to detail, and a very happy vibe. Eat in on the back patio or dining room..take your pizzas to go to the nearby beach park...highly recommend.

Great service and great pizza. The seven cheese was great. They had a great playlist playing tooread more

The best spicy chicken sandwich I've ever had not even spicy, but still it's good it has PRETZEL…read morebun 10 out of 10 if I could

First time in Elk Rapids and I couldn't be more impressed, not only a quaint town but friendly with…read moregreat food! I had the Reuben, there was a perfect amount of meat and sauerkraut the onion rings were a small up charge but well worth it. Service was good and the dining room spacious and clean. There is no designated parking lot but there is parking on the street as well as lots around town that are easily accessible.

Dockside on Torch Lake is such a fun, laid-back spot with the perfect small-town marina vibes! It's…read moresuper conveniently located, especially if you're spending the day out on the lake, and you can dock your boat right there after a long day of boating. It's such a great place to grab a bite, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. The service was fast and exceptional. Our food came out quickly and everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. We started with the fried pickles, which were SO good! Although, I have to say, they may want to consider renaming them because they were actually more like a ham, cheese, and pickle egg roll--and honestly, I'm not mad about it because they were delicious! We also ordered the shrimp tacos, which were super flavorful and yummy, and the signature cheeseburger with everything on it, which was cooked absolutely perfectly. Everything hit the spot after being out on the lake. We got the onion rings which were perfectly crispy and sweet potato fries that maybe could've been a fried a little bit longer but still good! Definitely a great casual spot to stop by if you're spending the day on Torch Lake. The convenient location, fun marina atmosphere, quick service, and solid food make this a place I'd happily come back to!

Cannot beat view and convenience. Food was just okay. We got there an hour before close and could…read moretell. Good pretzel bites and curds and good cadillac marg. Cod basket - some pieces were not fully cooked and the nachos had way too much cabbage and not enough cheese. Service by our original server was okay, but she jumped ship and was replaced by a little older young woman (short, dark hair) who was lovely. On balance, you're here for convenience and sunset views only

Usually this place is better than it was when we visited on July 22 at 8:03 pm…read more We came in, there was no wait time, got right in, sat down, chips and salsa came right away per usual, it all went to hell once our server Yesenia came to take our order, I asked for a tall bud light and so did my husband, and she brought us 2 16 ounce beers, I for a fact know its bigger than that for a tall here. Yesenia took our order Order A2 the food taco salad and arrow con Pollo it came just like ordered, and Yesenia never came back to check on us, she looked at us but never came to ask if things tasted OK or if we needed another beverage. When it came time to pay, my husband put his debit card on the table and then she showed up and cashed us out. Poor service was given to us that night and it usually isnt. Yesenia needs to watch herself and check on all her tables as if it were her job, cuz it is her job.

Very delicious food . Great and fast service. Portions are very large and filling!…read more The place is very affordable and they serve you very good chips and homemade salsa . Highly recommend for a quick stop!

Tied for best restaurant in Traverse City area! It's this and Poppycock…read more Tomato bisque was so full of flavor. It was to die for. Tandoori chicken thighs were also terrific!!

The food in this place was terrible. My wife had a turkey croissant and a Caesar salad. The…read morecroissant was so hard you could've used it for a tennis racket. A tiny amount of turkey in it. Everyone else had the chicken lettuce wraps. They used cubes of chicken in a spicy sauce and it was not it was not good. It is very dark in there. And the view of the golf course, which they tout, is almost nonexistence due to the hedges are halfway up the windows, so unless you're 9 foot tall, you can't see the golf course. I would highly recommend skipping this place entirely.

Great service. They all work hard together. Efficient. Our server Jaline is a pro. Nachos were…read moregreat. Fish looked yummy. We'd go back.

Located in Kalkaska with ample parking. This restaurant has been locally owned for 43 years. Pretty…read moreimpressive. This was the perfect stop for dinner before a concert at Interlochlen. There are limited restaurant options closer to Interlochlen unless we drove through Traverse City. No reservations required. Super busy, but they get people in pretty quickly. Once seated, we started off with the smoked trout and artichoke dip. The dip was fantastic! We could have used more crackers, but we finished it! For my cocktail, I enjoyed an espresso martini. For dinner, my husband and I got the Friday trout special with mushroom risotto and broccoli. My mom got the two smoked meat platter with wings and ribs. To end the night, we shared a slice of coconut cream pie. Delicious! Definitely would stop by again if we were in the area.

We went there for wine tasting and appetizers. We tasted sweet wines and dry wines, and all were…read moredelicious. The whitefish dip and burrata were utterly delicious and savory. The bread they serve with these two appetizers goes perfectly and is also dIvine. I loved the atmosphere and the staff. They treated my little group of three like we were royalty. I recommend this establishment highly.

Gilchrist is a charming house turned restaurant and winery in equally charming Sutton's Bay. We…read moremade reservations for lunch on a Saturday, though they were not overly busy during our visit. Two of the current Top Chef contestants were previously chefs here before filming. They have a good sized uncovered outdoor patio, and more limited seating inside. The interior seating has a homey feel, the decor is simple Northern, Lake Michigan. The menu is short, but a good variety of options, I'm not sure how often it changes, as the entrees during our visit were a bit more substantial, suited for cooler weather. We had Ceasar salads, Mac and cheese, burrata, and Chicken Marsala. I also had their soup of the day, a beef chili, my favorite item we had. We thoughts the Ceasar was a standard good. The Mac and Cheese was a bit boring and dry. The Burrata was great, nice fresh tomato's. We also enjoyed the chicken. I had a flight of three of their wines, nicely presented. I thought both of the whites, first fruits, and the Gruner Veltliner, were very good. Gilchrist is relatively newer to the area wineries and a nice addition.