Great place to take your date. Casual but classy. Great mood music at a sensible volume, it's…read moreeasy to carry on conversations at a normal level. No need to shout to be heard by the person across the table. Service is welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. They gladly let my date sub a Cesar salad for the fries with her truffle burger. I did not care for the saffron potatoes and tomatoes that came with my grilled salmon, so they offered a side of Brussels sprouts or a dessert. My date really enjoyed her burger and her salad. I enjoyed the salmon even though I did not care for sides that came with the fish.

Best place I have ever eaten at it is so good. That have a lot of options. The servers are amazing…read morethey are so nice and sometimes the chef says hi. The burger is so good there I get it every time and there pork rinsed are homemade and are really goodly seasoned There always so clean and organized.

Hands down best meal and service I've experienced in Traverse City! Fresh, thoughtful, and…read moredelicious. Yummy cocktails. Ordered 5 dishes between the two of us it was the perfect amount of food. Can't wait to go back!

Modern Bird is a very difficult restaurant to review due to a very inconsistent experience. There…read morewas one aspect that entire group felt clear on: the high noise level made the experience uncomfortable. There were six of us in our group at a table, and you could only hear the person directly next to you. Our group had a reservation and were seated immediately. The restaurant is small, and the tables are very close together and felt packed in. They do have a small roped off 'patio' area on the side walk with a couple of tables. I thought the service was fine, others in the group felt it was poor (probably because no one could hear her and we had to repeat ourselves). The server did recommend that we share several dishes as a table as they are small plates. We ordered the bread and the three vegetable appetizers to start. Here is where it is hard to review: all of the appetizers were fantastic, interesting and fresh preparations. From the light courses section, we had the bougie corn dog and the duck pasta. I'm not a fan of corn dogs, I thought it was fine, but pretentious and not worth ordering, others liked it. I did like the duck pasta. The mushroom tart was boring, dry, and forgettable (side note that if you are in Detroit, Le Supreme's is absolutely fantastic, so this can be memorable). The other stand out was the walleye main, their use of curry made it an interesting, as well as delicious, dish. We all thought the halibut was awful, it arrived with a fishy smell, but was then somehow flavorless. If we were not all splitting it, it would be a send back dish. Overall, the dishes ranged from flavorful and interesting, to terrible. No member of our group felt they would return, and I would recommend against it due to the noise level, it really was that bad. Every sound echoed off of every hard surface. As a result, it just was not an enjoyable experience.

If you're rolling into Traverse City around lunch time on a Saturday, just go straight to 7 Monks…read moreto get your weekend properly started. We got there around 1pm and it was packed, but comfortable. We snagged the last available table and appreciated the good selection of beer and cider. Service was friendly and fast too. Which was good since we were starving. Fried pickles and cheese curds were fresh and not at all greasy. I always appreciate when a kitchen knows how to handle their frying oil. We split the fried apps and a karaage rice bowl for a fine lunch to launch us into the rest of the weekend. I would totally go back to this place.

Although this isn't technically a brewery, it kinda feels like one.it is a tap room with not a huge…read moremenu, but enough variety to please anyone who enters. I've been here a couple times now while visiting TC for work, and I'd come back. Service was great, and food and beer is good. What more do you need? The interior is kinda dark but bright enough to see who you are talking to. I'd come back again.

My husband and I visited Poppycocks and had an amazing time! The food was great, and our server was…read morephenomenal. I am dairy-free and had quite a few options - I ended up ordering the dirty fries to share and the Brussel sprouts as my main dish. The fries were amazing and the Brussel sprouts were good... not the best I've ever had, but that's due to personal taste (I prefer a bit more savory, whereas the sauce had sweet notes). My husband ordered the honey-mustard glazed pork with pumpkin puree (the social). Between the fries and his entree, he said that it was the best meal that he's had in a long time! The drinks were also great. I ordered the mule and was super impressed. Some places make them too sweet, but this was perfectly balanced.

Grilled heritage pork and shrimp & grits entrees were excellent. Tomato soup needed more layers in…read moreflavor. Cherry crumble dessert was overly sweet. Service was friendly and attentive. Old fashion cocktail was mixed well and generous with their pour.

We love this place. We are local and come in often. The cold brew nitro martini on tap is so good…read more Very good, food selection is great and very good. The staff is always friendly. Today 4-15-2026 we had OG Tyler at the bar and he is always awesome. Best beard. Best bar tender. Great guy.

Stopped in for a quick bite and we both enjoyed the pub burger and shared the pecorino fries…read more Burgers were great and the fries will ensure a return trip! Beers were ok. I tried their Oktoberfest and it was good. Our server was awesome! Really talked up the town and gave us some ideas of things to do. I really enjoyed my time at Rare Bird and will return.

We arrived early but were seated right away, and greeted with "Happy Anniversary" wishes -- a nice…read moretouch. Our servers were incredibly polite, friendly and accommodating. The food was a bit slow to arrive but incredibly flavorful and prepared perfectly. Everything was great. A tad pricey but appropriate for the location, view, quality and professionalism.

Traverse City beautifully blends the charm of Lake Tahoe with the sophistication of the Hamptons,…read moreand Artisan perfectly captures that essence. This upscale restaurant offers a chic ambiance, exceptional food, and stunning views of the bay. While we dined inside and still enjoyed lovely bay vistas, we'd suggest reserving a patio table if possible for an even better experience. We came for the food and left thoroughly impressed. Our meal began with delightful Mill Milk Buns and uniquely flavorful oysters--tender and perfectly prepared. My steak was exceptional, accompanied by expertly layered potatoes with a delicate, crispy edge. My wife equally enjoyed the Shrimp Alla Vodka, savoring every bite. We finished with a shared dessert, the Fluffy Cheesecake with salted caramel and gingerbread cookies. Trust me--it tastes far better than it might initially sound, and you'll definitely consider ordering seconds. Service throughout was impeccable, matching the high standards of the entire dining experience.

Loved this spot for brunch. Across the road from Traverse Bay and has its own parking lot…read more Place is fresh and clean, brightly colored and light. Perfect ambiance for brunch. We bellied up to the bar and the tender was full of fresh energy. Very personable and made us feel excited to be there. We started with bloody Mary's and they were great! Also had a few on tap beers and a really good, not overly stuffed eggs and bacon breakfast. Perfect sized serving. Whole place just has a very good vibe and it starts your day off in a positive way. Would highly recommend this spot as it seems they have really set it up in one of the most perfect ways. My only gripe is the parking lot is a bit small, can be tough to park larger vehicles at prime time.

My husband and I are visiting from out of town came for dinner on our first night. I debated giving…read morea 3 or 4 but based on food it's a 3. The food was just average. We got: -crab cake, slightly over-breaded and a little dry -mussels, pretty good! -steak frites, steak was good, fries were fine -wedge salad with steak, steak was wildly overcooked and barely edible (which is weird because the steak in the other dish was cooked perfectly), salad was fine just a normal wedge -partly cloudy NA cocktail, good! -lemonade, just okay The service was great, the restaurant was busy and the vibes were good which is why I debated giving a 4. It seems like a lot of locals like this place so it feels like it might be a popular spot and have quality food compared to other restaurants in TC.

I loved that we stumbled across this spot. Elegant, cozy,…read morerefreshing are just a few adjectives that come to mind. We ordered drinks and dessert and NOTHING disappointed. Ordered: Key Lime Pie Martini, The Flu Shot and the Crème Brûlèe It was a lovely experience and Jennifer was the cherry on top. Attentive, helpful and professional. I cant wait to come back and request on amazing dinner options.

Nice dinner out with my wife. We enjoyed a cozy table with amazing service and equally amazing…read moredishes.

Great location, right across from the lake, with outdoor seating for perfect lake views while you…read moredine! The restaurant is casual, has comfortable seating and plenty of lake view tables in their main dining room. The menu had a nice selection of handhelds, salads, sandwiches and entrees. We tried the shrimp/lobster bisque, perch and chips basket and the panko walleye sandwich. Our server was attentive and friendly, we loved everything and will definitely go back!

We were looking for a spot that we haven't tried yet so I was excited to find Apache. This place…read moredid it all right! We were a bit surprised when we got there. It had a very old school feel to it. The bar area is located at the front or the restaurant and had a ton of tvs. This reminded me of a sports bar so I was a little unsure about how the food would be. Now, if you go to the restaurant side, there are stunning lake views. I definitely need to come back in the summer time! We enjoyed our drinks as we perused the menu. I chose the Halibut. Let me tell you. They did NOT disappoint! This was creamy and delicious. Once you've had Halibut in New Orleans you are difficult to impress. But I was absolutely impressed. Our bartender was friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend checking it out!

We have been trying to get into The Cook's House for almost a year! Reservations are very hard to…read morecome by and you can only go with reservations. We made the reservation a month in advance and still had to settle for 8:30 time slot. But it was absolutely worth it! Incredible doesn't begin to explain this restaurant! First, it's in the middle of a neighborhood. The name is perfect because it's literally a house. Very small which explains the need for reservations. The biggest stand out for me was the impeccable service! Your glass is never empty. If you get up, your napkin is promptly refolded. This was absolutely 5 star treatment. You also receive several courses with your meal. The food was OUTSTANDING. The menu changes frequently which is awesome because you'll never get bored. There is an Ala carte menu and a tasting menu. I was told to expect two hours for the 5 course tasting at 3 for the 7 course. Being that it was so late we stuck with ala carte. I honestly can't wait to plan a full tasting but it will have to be well planned out so I can get earlier reservations.

We are foodie folks and I made a reservation here as soon as I knew we were planning a trip to…read moreTraverse City. There just happened to be one at 9pm on the Thursday we would be there. In the meantime, while watching the James Beard Awards, I noticed they were nominated within the same category as one of chef's from our hometown Cincinnati! The place is actually a house, and we were seated right next to the kitchen. Our server, Dillon, was great. We were happy that we both didn't have to order the tasting menu, so I had it, and my wife ordered a la carte (this is the first place we have been to that you can actually order whatever way you would like, nice!) The wine list isn't huge, but it is nice that the glasses are all the same price. As other reviewers said, there is a lot of staff for the 25 seats in the place. We were offered a pickled Amuse Bouche and a mushroom tea that we could have had every day. It was SO good. Here is what we ordered and what we thought; Starter - Smoke whitefish salad- very good and the fish was delicate and fresh. Loved. Gemelli pasta- they were absolutely fine substituting other cheese for the goat cheese, which we don't care for. We had one with blue cheese and one with parmesan. Both were great and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Whitefish with Tom Yum Vinaigrette - first time having whitefish and it was excellent. Flavors on point. Would order again and again. 5 course tasting - Cucumber Buttermilk Soup - light and earthy tasting, and very pretty! Gemelli pasta - see above New York Steak - didn't appear to be a strip. It was chewy and a little gamey. I had to pull gristle out of my mouth a lot. However, the chimichurri sauce was fantastic and the potatoes were buttery deliciousness. Grilled Turnips - unique flavors. I was getting full so I didn't eat all of it. Lemon Posset - perfect ending. Creamy and lovely. We had the pleasure to talk to chef Calvin because we were right next to the kitchen. He specifically talked to us about what cheese we would prefer on the gemelli, and then when I asked where he likes to eat in town, he suggested a few places. He checked in on us regularly throughout our meal, which really made the experience intimate and personal. He also made some browned butter for our excellent bread because we didn't care for the goat butter...nice touch. They are deserving of the kudos and award nominations they receive.