I truly had a wonderful time here, just as I expected. Awesome customer service but more importantly, awesome food. I had just gotten out of theater and was feeling some sushi and a brew, this spot was 15 minutes from closing so I figured I'd do takeout, pickup some sushi then make another stop for some drinks. When I called, the bartender told me that I could stay and eat and have a drink if I chose to, wish I thought was very cool of him, since it was closing time most employees wanna leave and call it a night. Not here. The sushi was amazing! I had the Sushi Trio which consists of the Spicy Tuna, California and Red Dragon Roll. It's the perfect mix, a bit of everything. Rice was perfectly flavored, very tender. It's hard to pick a favorite since they were all delicious but I'd go with the Spicy Tuna Roll. Just hoped I'd stopped by sooner. Best sushi in town, no doubt about it! read more

Red Ginger - Sushi Trio.. Delicious!! Best sushi in town - Asian Fusion Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This place is amazing! The only reason I had to give it 4 stars is because it is seriously overpriced. But delicious! My husband loves the lobster fried rice and I love the potstickers and spring rolls and our daughters loves the spicy tuna and dynamite roll. And they make a fantastic chocolate martini!! Yum! read more

Red Ginger was pretty darn good last night. We had an early reservation so we could make our movie next door at the State Theater. While at first we literally had the place to ourselves, before we finished it was SRO. Calamari appetizer- great! Wakame salad- great! Shrimp tempura maki- delicious! Why the four stars, then? Well, first of all, I don't like it when they have runners deliver the food to the table. They have no idea who gets what, and as can happen, my rice did not come out and now you sit waiting to find the waitress because the runner has no idea what is supposed to be served, and has left the table. A small thing- yes. But enough for me to reserve one star. Won't keep me from going back, though. I recommend eating there. read more

I loved the Vietnamese summer roll with the mangoes, they should all have mangoes in them... I tried the cloudy sake, that was okay. The king crab roll, inside out was very average, nothing special about it and it was smaller than I expected for $18, felt like it was a rip-off. The summer rolls were definitely worth the money and the anticipation and consumption, even thought about getting another roll, but the peanut sauce is much better with the red chili sauce, of course. read more

Sushi is well prepared and delicious. Locals recommend this place. You can sit at the bar and watch them prepare everything. Such a great atmosphere with great service. read more

Rylan Rocks! popped in on a busy Wednesday night , hoping to get lucky and and not have a one hour wait. Found a spot on corner of Sushi bar , Rylan was quick to spot us and attentive even though she had multiple tables. she even managed to smile and deal with some entitled annoying chicago people that were also seated at bar. we got to watch the boys make sushi like the experts they are. food was quick and Rylan kept checkinnon us. Great spot if ya can get in and hope you get Rylan as your "cocktail and sushi facilitator!! read more

Delicious and elegant Asian option in a fabulous food city. No pictures sadly as I forgot. Good food though.

We were excited to take our son to Red Ginger for his birthday. We were told 45 minute wait. At an hour they said 20 more minutes. After an hour and 30 minutes they told another 15 minutes. I understand that restaurants are busy and they're "doing the best they can", but this is ridiculous. Don't give wait times that are off by an hour. Son was disappointed, but we're not going back to this unorganized mess. read more

The firecracker hand roll....is hands down the best sushi I have ever had. Aside from that I had the curry chicken dish....had a subtle hint of coconut and curry, eggplant, mushrooms....total heaven. My husband's beef dish with noodles was also amazing! Saki presentation was fabulous. Love this place read more

Excelent asian restaurant. The food was amazing and we really enjoyed our time there. Place is very busy so you need a reservation and it's also prey loud, but we got lucky and got a table on the balcony at the end of the restaurant. It was quite and romantic read more

Food, always outstanding! Service, consistently excellent. Ambiance, always delivers. Fun restaurant every time. Everybody loves Red Ginger, we eat here a couple times a month. Do not miss it when visiting TC, and if you are a dining out person in town, you already know and love it. Wonderful owners also, and they make sure things are top notch for everyone coming in! read more

Pretty dang good sushi. The nigiri and sashimi is where it's at. Fresh, delectable, flavorful and made with all the right portions per piece. The specialty rolls are beautiful and tasty as well although some are more run of the mill. The drinks are served hard and heavy. I was very buzzed after one but I'm a bit of a light weight. I couldn't give five stars though, since the service just isn't that good. Unfriendly even. The servers seem to disappear for long periods of time and the food takes a while to come out on their busier nights. But overall this is a great night on the town restaurant or good for a special date night. Tip: Make a reservation well in advance for peak tourism seasons or you'll be waiting all night to get in. read more

Came in while on a business trip and had a fabulous dinner and drinks. I sat at the bar while a cherry fest Parade went by. Quite the time! read more

Red Ginger - Red Dragon Martini - Asian Fusion Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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So very fortunate to have connections just to get in on short notice. We were a party of 8 So added to the degree of difficulty. A very busy restaurant for good reason. An amazing fusion of Asian standards from an American perspective. The very freshest of ingredients and seasonings made every dish pop. We hosted a group of Texans and everyone enjoyed everything. Some for the first time!! The wine list is over achieving and such great pairing made the experience another level. If planning a trip to TC make reservations, and if you don't get in you won't be disappointed. But if you do, just enjoy!! read more

Amazing food, ambiance and service. To start we asked fir calamari and it was sooo good!!! For main course The Salmon friend rise was delicious. I will come back and recommend for sure!!! read more

Red Ginger - Lobster Fried Rice!! It was a explosion of flavors!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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We were hungry for sushi and Red Ginger did not disappoint!! The rice not dry at all the fish delicious. The lemongrass drink was perfect!!! The waiter was very friendly and helpful. read more

Red Ginger - Chef Dan's Signature Tako - Asian Fusion Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The prices are high with low portions. Dragon wings taste great but 2 oz thin meat for $16. Sushi mostly rice, fewer pieces for higher prices than top notch sushi places. Skimpy, nothing impressive at all. read more

Well. I'm bummed. I came here for date night with my boyfriend. On a Friday, with reservations, we drove over an hour each way for the "incredible" experience we heard about from everyone we had spoken to. The menu was creative. We were excited to try a number of items on the menu. We would have really enjoyed some more interaction with our waitress - some recommendations or some guidance. Instead we were left alone for long periods of time, being visited only as often as necessary to get our order and deliver it. We weren't checked on during our dining experience. The rolls were good. We had the RG Trio, figuring the Chef's recommendations would suffice in the absence of the service staff's. I would've liked to have tried a few other rolls and we planned to order two more, but our waitress finally stopped by ten minutes after we finished our trio and completely cleared the table, including chopsticks and sauce dishes, before asking if she could "do anything else for us". We declined. She then brought us our check without so much as offering a dessert menu. I am a sous chef in another state. I look forward to dining out and have been excited about exploring Traverse City for quite some time. As a person who has no qualms about spending money for quality food, quality service, quality cocktails & after dinner treats like coffee, cocktails & desserts... I felt like I was truly let down by Red Ginger. Hopefully I find better gems here in TC while I'm here. read more

Red Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Ging a favorite of everyone in town. Go early not easy to get a table or a seat at the bar. There's nowhere else to get sushi in Traverse City. Service and food is good. Not expensive. read more

Great Asian food and northern Michigan typically aren't said in the same sentence. Red Ginger is the best in the northwest lower peninsula. Make a reservation though or you'll have a hard time getting a table. It's downtown traverse city pricing, so expect to pay for the quality. read more

Red Ginger has always been in my top 5 favorite restaurants but they got rid of a lot of the best things on their menu Example: The crab rangoon sticks and calamari. I know from alot of people (Friends and Family) that they're unhappy as well with the change in the menu. Hopefully one day, it can come back I've always LOVED Red Ginger! read more

Very busy place on the main drag in traverse city . We were seated in a booth right next to the kitchen Problem being it was so hot and the booth was raised , so the heat was unbearable that I was completely soaked with sweat. There didn't seem to be any air circulating in the place finally after drinking 2 glasses of water it seemed to cool down maybe air was on The fritz? Well anyway service was good and food very good Stilton blue cheese salad , taking roll crab tool , shaking beef, King pao chicken all very good Would not sit next to kitchen but I would return read more

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This was very disappointing. The decor is refined and the service is quick and friendly but the food is a huge let down. We ordered the Yuzu, Wasabi Tuna, and Tunagi sushi rolls as well as an order of chicken tikka masala. The Tunagi was the best item we had, but everything was bland and lacking flavor for the price. I've had better sushi for less money from Michigan chains like Maru. read more

Booked a table in advance - could only get 8:45pm which was fine, gave time for an evening stroll along the lake. RG on Front St, which is closed to traffic and many restaurants have outside dining which is lovely and gives a European flavor. Very busy even at that time. My husband not to happy with our table (in the middle surrounded by other tables which were all full). Think they would have done better not to have the two middle ones. Not sure 6ft between us and other tables. That is my only negative. Our waiter was wonderful, great recommendations and the food was truly excellent. We had the RG Trio, Chef Dan's signature, Rainbow and Unagi firecracker - yummy . So good we ordered another Chef Dan's signature!!! Definitely recommend if you are a sushi lover. Book in advance. read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Traverse City. Here are some things we have had in the past: Appetizers: - Calamari: so good! - Dragon wings: one of our favorite things on the menu. My husband is obsessed with the cheese it comes with. - Crab Rangoon sticks: how could these not be good? Love both sauces they come Sushi: - Red Dragon: I always order this one thinking it's my favorite, and then remembering when it comes that I don't like it all that much. It's fine, but I'd rather have some other sort of fish than the crab salad filling it comes with. - Chef Dan: poached shrimp- I didn't have this one but my husband really enjoyed it for being so different compared to the other rolls. - Dynamite: for the base being a California roll (not something I would usually gravitate towards) this is pretty good! - Tunagi: my favorite. Spicy and very flavorful read more

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Our food was absolutely exceptional. We had the Chinese ribs and minced chicken in lettuce leaves for apps, then Thai curry and an ahi tuna bowl for entrees. Dan was our waiter, nice, prompt, non-invasive. Excellent Asian restaurant, the best in the entire area. read more

Great food! Great service and the place to be seen...Tyler and Matt are excellent mixologists and always smile when they see you! Dragon Wings are a fantastic app if you are not into Sushi. read more

Stopped by Red Ginger based on a friends recommendation while traveling to Traverse City, We were not disappointed! We stopped in on a Tuesday evening for a late dinner. I highly recommend reservations! Even with all of the COVID restrictions they made our dining experience great. The atmosphere is modern with dim lighting. We were greeted by our amazing waitress who was very attentive and provided great recommendations. We started with cocktails the Rangoon appetizer special. Following, I ordered the shaking beef noodles and my husband ordered sushi rolls. The food was flavorful with unique twists and it hit the spot. If you enjoy Asian food and are in the area, check out Red Ginger! read more

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Our fave restaurant in Traverse city. We picked this one for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint us. The food was exceptional and perfectly cooked. Loved all the flavors as well as the drinks. The best seafood pad thai ever- octopus, scallops, shrimp, lobster and calamari- literally every seafood you can imagine. Our server Tyler was one of the friendliest and nicest servers ever. We loved our experience to the hilt. Highly recommend this place. read more

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I used to live in the area and Red Ginger was one of my favorite restaurants so we always make an attempt to return. We ordered 4 different roles, and for the price, it was the most mediocre sushi. One roll was the Spicy Salmon roll and it did not taste fresh and I was terrified I'd get food poisoning, I was thankful I was wrong. The restaurant is still beautiful, the staff is always pleasant, but the food/price no longer makes it worth it. Each time we visit the restaurant we're disappointed more and more and this time was our last straw. read more

My visit was for a Saturday happy hour. The hh menu is small but plenty to enjoy. The bar area opens before the dinner hour, and proves to be a nice respite from the main street. Enjoy the main street view in the air conditioning, with a nice glass of wine and sushi roll. I also ordered the calamari which was not on happy hour. It was a bit chewy, but I loved the flavor. For $16 the portion was small. Be warned - this order also includes pieces with the legs. The quality of the salmon in the salmon maki was excellent. The shrimp tempura roll too was excellent. They do not have outdoor seating but their enclosed patio enjoys nice views of the river. The service was professional. Of course they will say everything on the menu is outstanding, but that doesn't help me make a decision when asking about certain dishes. This will surely be a regular stop for me when in town. read more

Red Ginger - Happy hour! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

I'm sad writing this. I find the food at Red Ginger fantastic, service and host station great. Everything exceptional but the day we were there Friday of last week it was so noisy we had to shout at each other to hear our conversation. Not great for an anniversary celebration. Even though the host tried to accommodate us the other table was just as noisy. Folks were screaming just to be heard. Unfortunately we won't be back for their great food and service. Very sad. read more

Been coming here for years and it's definitely one of the best places in TC. Food is pricey, but not ridiculous (and you get what you pay for). Definitely a place for special occasions and their upstairs rooms have been fantastic for events in the past read more

Great spot for date night! Pricey, but high quality cuisine. This is the spot for sushi in TC.

Super crowded and popular place. Ate at the bar. Great service, nice selection of bourbons and cocktails. The lobster dynamite sushi was amazing. Fun evening. read more

Stopped at Red Ginger for the first time in a while during a visit to family in TVC. Not much has changed and that's a good thing. The food quality and portion size are excellent. The menu is good, consisting of all asian offerings. I wish there were more plant-based selections, but we veggies managed to find something good. The drinks are well-crafted and generous. The only downside is that our server seemed a little bored with us, bordering on indifferent, but I didn't stop in to make a friend, I was hungry. And the food quality was as good as ever. read more

Food was just okay. Great ambience and environment- but prices are very high and I expected my food to be spectacular to reflect the price. I visited here during Restaurant Week when they have special deals but still felt ripped off. Sushi was eh. Halibut cakes were good but very small and shouldn't have been listed as an entree. I was hungry shortly after finishing my 3 course meal read more

The sushi is very good along with everything else. It's our favorite place to eat in downtown Traverse City. Their Lettuce Wraps are really good too! Overall it's a great place to eat and entertain your guests. read more

Absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and the ambience is delightful. The bar is fun, but if you are sitting close to the front door in the winter time, it can be cold. read more

Appreciate that they clearly mark gluten free items on the menu. I had low expectations going in, and it didn't meet them. It wasn't horrible, but it's hard to find other positives. The spicy "tuna" maki was rather gross - some sort of paste in rice and nori. Skip it. Both entrees (Thai curry and chicken Pad Thai) were under-seasoned and relatively bland. They both would have benefitted from some heat and some seasoning besides sweet. The wine was expensive, and so too were the entrees. At least we got seated promptly on a Tuesday, which I suppose is another positive. read more