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    Johnny’s Torch Riviera

    3.6 (87 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, American, Italian
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    JOHNNY’S TORCH RIVIERA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mozzarella Caprese
    Kimberly K.

    Mico's is back! What was known for generations as "The Torch" is now Mico's Torch Riviera and it's fabulous! I've been fortunate enough to know the Fortuna family and their long history of serving delicious Italian food to the Traverse City & Torch lake region. Since the Leelanau Peninsula translates to wine country (it doesn't but it should!) we started with a bottle of Black Star Farms Riesling. Some restaurants really mark up the wine but the prices at Mico's were more than reasonable. For starters we ordered the Caprese salad (good but nothing that stood out) and the calamari for an appetizer. I was surprised how much calamari came on the plate. It was delicious too. Lightly breaded and flavorful and enough for a whole group to share. My mother had the chicken Marsala. Their homemade Marsala sauce was excellent. For me though the shining star was the tortellini Norma. The walnuts mixed in the cream sauce added a nice touch to an already wonderful dish. Don't skip dessert either. We got cannolis to go and enjoyed them the next morning with our coffee. Mico's is truly a gem for Torch Lake and I can't wait to go back next summer!

    Cioppino. "Fisherman's stew"
    Steve Z.

    2 of us went here for first time ever. Heard the new owners were great restaurant and entertainment people and it proved to be true. Not sure about some of the negative reviews are about but the food and service here are amazing. Not super polished fine dining service but real people putting in a hard effort with enough skill to make for a great experience. Calamari is some of the best ever. The Fishermen's stew is loaded full of seafood and savory tomato based sauce. Even the side salad had a homemade raspberry vinaigrette that was better than I've had before. The cannoli for desert was just average. The musician during dinner was very entertaining. We will stick around for main show next time. Would have given 4.5 stars this time but not available and 4 was too low.

    Whitefish and lasagna
    Emily C.

    The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious!! Quiet atmosphere with clean restrooms and dining area. Ordered Crab Rangoon dip, Lasagna and a whitefish special. Servings were huge, definitely enough lasagna for two or even three meals.

    Veal marsala and fish sandwich
    Elisa G.

    Somewhere between one and two stars. Service was slow even with our trying to wait patiently in these barely past COVID times, thinking the restaurant was just getting back up and running. My dining companion had the fried fish sandwich which was average at best...I should know since she traded me for my awful meal halfway thru! I had the veal marsala, nasty is the first thought that comes to mind. Bland, gray, lifeless and void of flavor are other adjectives I'd use to describe this ugly mess of a meal they were calling veal. The manager came by and inquired why the meal wasn't satisfactory, but was overly defensive in her attempts to right the situation. Even the complementary cannoli they gave us to make up for the meal was equally boring and flat. I'm sure the place will be mobbed by families coming off the lake (which can't be seen from the restaurant) during the summer but anyone looking for a seriously good meal won't return.

    Fantastic dirty martini and a solid tap line.

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    Food and service is fantastic. ! The Lasagna is the best and don't forget to try the Spaghetti.

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    The only restaurant on the lake. Uninspiring food. Menu could be fresher. Staff was efficient and organized.

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    The people are great! We've had several Dinners and always enjoyed the food. Be sure to go hungry the portions are large.

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    Anything I've had or guests we've taken to Johnny's has been excellent. Service, food and warm welcome.

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    5 years ago

    Had take-out from there tonight. It was absolutely wonderful. Just like the original on C look am River!!!

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    Pizza is very good! Great place to eat , service was excellent 5 stars for sure.. i'll be back

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    Does anyone know why they changed the restaurant name from Mico's to Johnny's?

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    Yes, we open at 11:30

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