Everytime I'm in Traverse City I hear such great things about this restaurant. It has even been voted the number one in the city, so I knew I couldn't pass up another opportunity to dine here. Interesting enough, this is actually a hotel restaurant! So, I was expecting the food to be slightly overhyped. But, I was definitely wrong. I went with a colleague of mine and we were lucky enough to stop by during their happy hour so, we went all out on the appetizers. We ordered their calamari, the sliders, the beef Korean tacos, and the flat bread. Immediately I was blown away by how fresh the food was. Particularly the Thai calamari. As for the Korean beef tacos- the beef was so tender! The protein on the sliders was tenderloins and those were equally delicious. The flat bread surprised me a bit! Ingredients include hummus, feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes and an additional assortment green veggies. So I was expecting it to be a cold dish but it was actually warm. The bread was exceptionally soft. There was not one mediocre thing that we ordered, everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. The interior isn't much to look at, like I said the restaurant is located inside a hotel. However, with food that tasty who cares about the interior design of a restaurant! If you are ever in traverse city, NOT dinning at the Reflect Bistro will be doing a massive disservice to yourself! read more

Nothing was horrible. Korean beef tacos were ok at best. Mushroom bisque was a touch above room temp. It was okay at best. Quick service that had zero care in anything but speed. Great location. read more

While on our annual mother/daughter trip to the Leelanau Peninsula we found Reflect Bistro on Yelp and decided to give it a try. What we didn't know was Reflect has been consistently voted the number one restaurant in Traverse City year after year. I usually take that with a grain of salt because there's so many wonderful farm to table restaurants and unique dining experiences in TC. It takes quite a bit to stand out and to make it to the top but Reflect Bistro is worthy of the hype. We were surprised to find out it's located in inside the Cambria hotel. A top rated restaurant in a hotel? Yes absolutely. Skipping lunch we decided to have an early dinner and arrived during Happy Hour. On Happy Hour drinks are 20% off and they have small plates and select appetizers on special. Our bartender/waitress was excellent. She made great suggestions. My mom and I shared the whitefish pate appetizer (on the HH menu) which came with warm fresh seasoned ciabatta bread. We each ordered our main course off the dinner menu. I went with the seafood pot pie. It came highly recommended by both our waitress and the couple sitting next to us. Lobster, scallops, shrimp, vegetables and redskin potatoes in lobster cream sauce all served in a puff pastry shell. To use a baseball colloquialism: they knocked it out of the park! Last but certainly not least the Pappardelle fruit de mur with a creamy clam sauce was another winner. It had lobster, shrimp, and scallops mixed throughout and then was topped with fried calamari. The portions were generous and we each had enough for a doggy bag. Reflect Bistro is definitely a place we will be revisiting on our next trip! read more

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The food was delicious and so was the drink I had. It was the perfect spot for celebrating my birthday.

Always a good option for a casual get-together. Tables are usually available in the bar and it's quieter than a lot of places in town.

My husband had the most awesome steak garlic encrusted ribeye and I had the parpadelle fruit de mar(most delicious seafood). The service was impeccable and now we understand why this restaurant is #1 for the last 8 years read more

Our server was friendly, helpful, and knew her way around the menu. The atmosphere was lovely with the big open windows. The food was delightful. We had the beignet for appetizer. Corn beef hash, and short rib benedict. For beverages we did an NA mimosa: soda water and orange juice. read more

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The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because of the bartender(ess). She is miserable. Since opening years ago, we dine there probably six times a year. Every time she is "sour". The food is always delicious and the waitstaff outstanding, but the bartender belongs behind the scenes. read more

Elegant and delicious! On our way to the Upper peninsula we stopped for oysters during happy hour. Very standard "East Coast Oysters" but always hit the spot! Happy hour is a 20% discount, Oysters not included! Chris was an excellent bartender, she was super relaxed and poised to help! The restaurant itself was pretty dead but the bar rail was pretty populated. All in all a fantastic happy hour spot for nicer drinks and one of the only northern Michigan spots for Oysters!!! read more

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Service was impeccable, the food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. We stayed at the hotel there for two nights and didn't even dream of eating there until the morning we were leaving. We sat down and had breakfast and I was so angry with myself that we had already checked out and we should have been eating here the whole time. I can totally see why they have won best restaurant 6 years in a row. Portions are not skimpy but not gluttonous. I love the little fruit salad topped with freshly whipped cream, you could totally taste it was freshly whipped cream, with every dish and an option for a tomato basil salad instead of getting potatoes, since I'm not a big potato person. I could cut my filet with the butter knife and it was perfectly cooked I can't say enough good things about this place. I did feel like the prices for dinner we're on the higher end but if their quality of their food was anything like what we had for breakfast it's probably worth the price. read more

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Nice ambiance, slightly upscale but not white tablecloth. The staff were very personable and the food and drinks were as expected.

With all the great places to eat in traverse city why would you go to a hotel lobby to eat? Because the food is really good and always great service !!! They are remodeling so it's going to be an updated atmosphere too. read more

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Reflect Bistro is an unassuming yet fabulous restaurant tucked away inside a motel. Apparently rated as the number 1 restaurant on TripAdvisor.com's list of restaurants in the area. The host and waitstaff were very helpful and accomodating, offering alternative menu options. I had the cherry fritter burger - unique burger served on essentially a cherry donut. We also sampled a fried walleye. Both great. read more

Outstanding Eggs Benedict's! Great breakfast menu. Lots of unique choices. Pleasant, sunny dining room. No wonder it is rated and reviewed so well! Would definitely go back! read more

Service was excellent. The fish was overcooked. The multigrain serving was very good.

This place was a pleasant surprise! Hidden in a hotel I was skeptical. But man was I delightfully surprised. The staff were so friendly. The oysters were fresh tasting and prepared well. I had the best payment of my life. Don't miss out on this delicious restaurant! read more

Had a meeting here and ate lunch 2x at this hotel restaurant. Chicken sandwich was elite. Great bun, bacon was so so, melted provolone on point, crispy chicken , juicy chicken, and the garlic aioli. I didn't want to finish it, but I did. Next day was grilled romaine "wedge" with filet. Steak was great, lots of crumbled blue cheese, bacon bits and tomatoes, but something was missing. Feel like the iceberg lettuce would have been the better call here, but maybe a 3 star salad, vs a 5 star sandwich. Service was the best part of the meal. Our server was witty and fun, and focused on making sure we had what we needed. Ambiance, it's in a hotel, so... let's not hold that against them. I wouldn't hesitate to go here for a fancy meal. It's in a resort town, great quality and service, where you can wear shorts to dinner. Great job here! read more

It was our first night in Traverse City and we came here for dinner. We were a little skeptical of it being in a local hotel, but we were pleasantly surprised. The food was very good as was the service. I had the Maple & Fig Glazed Salmon, which was delicious. My wife had the Lake Huron Yellow Perch, which was very good, but the menu should say that it's fried. read more

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Everything about this Hotel and Restaurant is amazing. The Atmosphere is amazing the Food is 1st class and the service is amazing. Your three day stay amazing. Would highly recommend this place. read more

While we have eaten at many places in Traverse City (Boathouse, Artisan, etc) this restaurant is our go to. The best food, pricing, and service. The drinks are also amazing! It is located in the Cambria hotel lobby and is 100% worth the visit. If you're looking for a place to have actually good food and not just to be seen with average food, this is the place to go. read more

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First the good news: the service is great! The tables are nicely set with fancy tablecloths, and their bar area is inviting, with carefully chosen draft beer and bottled wine selections. Now the bad news: no one in that kitchen has a clue how to cook. They even screw up the toast at breakfast. Their "fries," and their breakfast potatoes as well, are as bad as any you've eaten in your life. They have no idea how to make a proper omelet, either. If you want to spend $35 on a lunch or dinner entree which is tasteless at best, this is your kind of joint. Enjoy the wilted lettuce. read more

An unexpected surprise from a hotel restaurant. Large inventive menu including wonderful happy hour options. Local dishes, beer and wine. Nice service and reasonable prices. Most people would pass by this place without giving it a thought. It's at least worth a stop for happy hour drinks and apps. read more

The food was delicious. The portions were huge and the service was good. The filet was perfect. The shrimp risotto was exactly what we wanted. The side salad was super fresh. The presentation was great for all. read more

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We stopped by, and the lobby was under reservation, which was a little turn-off because of the dust, but we opted to stay. The crab dip was good, although it was a little salty. The chips, however, are fantastic. I ordered the walleye sandwich & it was okay. My co-worker ordered a steak with a particular request to remove all mushrooms, and the dish came out with mushrooms. The waitress looked her in the face & communicated it was the risotto & it was evident it was a mushroom. Two minutes later, she confirmed what we knew. Instead of remaking the plate, it was switched out & sent right back out. Locals told me there are much better dinner options the next day, so I'll probably leave this one off the list for return. read more

Great meal, interesting atmosphere, and a much better value than some of the local competition. Easy parking too. Restaurant is located in a hotel, so they are open during convenient hours too. Service and food were excellent. We'll be back to Reflect Bistro often. read more

I really loved their chicken quesadilla and enjoyed it as a meal one evening. It was delicious - well seasoned, tons of cheese, corn and tangy flavors with sour cream and mango salsa on the side. We tried the lobster bisque, salmon entree, and pork chop. Everything was awesome. The kids meals cup with personal cups of moomers ice cream too! Great place for a fancy meal. read more

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Amazing food !!! The food is so tasty. They actually have a Michigan Famous Chef (Chef Gary Bradt) that has put together a Foody's dream menu. I was left saying- "We need to come back to try more". We saw it was ranked as one of the top restaurants in Traverse City so we decided to give it a try. Just take a look at the menu ;) read more

Worst service of my life. Not once, but every time I have gave it another chance. The last three times I went I waited at least 20 minutes to even be greeted by our server. The last time they offered us a complimentary appetizer for waiting and when we said what we want for it they said it takes a while for them to prepare and it would be easier for them to make something else. So we got the shrimp and it was tasty! I wish I had better things to say about the staff because the food isn't bad. But going out to eat is about the entire experience. Sliders were tasty. They have good happy hour options. Filet is delicious and ribeye is good but honestly got an almost entire cut of fat. For that, our server gave up us a small discount which was kind. They have incredible carrot cake. I am not usually the one to take the time out of my day to write a negative review but I do it in the restaurants best interest so they can improve their customer service. I will probably just get take out from now on. read more

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Food & service was absolutely stellar! We started with the Thai Calamari and it was very good with a hint of spice. Perfect for her. The Lobster Bisque with a 4oz lobster tail was ridiculously good! I ordered the Espresso Encrusted Ribeye which was perfectly cooked and delicious. She had the fried burrata salad. Exactly what she was expecting. For dessert, the server talked us into the turtle cheesecake that was divine! Restaurant is clean and cozy. We made a reservation which we recommend as this venue is very busy as expected. Our server was attentive and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this hidden gem in downtown Traverse City. read more

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Ordered the filet Benedict - amazing! Service great. A little pricey. Hubs had the chorizo hash - very good also! read more

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When my daughter told a friend that we were staying at the Cambria hotel in Traverse City, he mentioned that there was a really good restaurant in the hotel. I couldn't help but be skeptical. My wife saw that it was very highly rated, but I still had my doubts. After a long day of hiking and climbing the dunes, we were exhausted and hungry, so the idea of going to a place that was just a short elevator ride away was pretty appealing. The host was very accommodating - it wasn't far from their closing time, but he agreed to keep the patio open a little longer for us on a beautiful evening. Our server, Luke, set the perfect tone for our evening. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and knew exactly how to engage with us. We started with the hot crab dip and it was amazing. The flavor of the dip was outstanding and the pita chips were soft, yet crispy. I know that sounds weird, but its true! For our entrees, my daughter and I had the unique sounding seafood pot pie, my wife had the salmon and my other daughter had the Pappardelle Fruit De Mer. Everything was absolutely delicious! My only minor complaint would be that the portions was quite large. None of us finished our entrees, which was too bad because they were so good! The next time someone tells me that there's a great restaurant in a hotel, I will definitely believe them because Reflect was simply amazing! read more

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Celebrated my wife's birthday here this evening. Service provided by Libby was courteous and stellar. She went out of her way to answer all of our questions and helped us with our ordering decisions. Wife totally enjoyed her seafood potpie, I found my 4 fish selection to be just okay . Cod was a bit overcooked , fried perch and smelt very good but I did not find the fish cakes tasty at all . We both enjoyed the cherry salad and the crab dip appetizer. Restaurant gave my wife a free dessert for her birthday which was totally unexpected and appreciated. We would indeed return another time. read more

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Hidden Gem in Cambrian Suites. I've passed this 100 times without realizing there was a restaurant in the hotel. Food is amazing although a little pricey. Drinks were reasonable. We felt underdressed b/c we didn't realize how nice it was going to be. New favorite in TC. read more

#HappyHourMenu Wagyu sliders, perch fingers, etc., well mixed cocktails...this was a pleasant surprise staying down the street at a motel. The food couldn't have been much better. The service was even better! read more

On October 20, 2018 I enjoyed an amazing and elegant holiday dinner! (Yes my review is long overdue) But worth the wait of course to read and see my photos as well! This restaurant is located at 255 Munson Ave.(US-31) and inside the Cambria Hotels & Suites near downtown Traverse City. I would definitely advise with call ahead reservations for all dining especially their famous Breakfast items along with Lunch & Dinners. The lobby area has a wide open bar to relax at with high top tables and chairs for Happy Hour Daily from 4-7 PM. If you are a traveler who is staying at the hotel, then enjoy both the bar and dining experience as well. A guest can relax as I did in the lobby after a delicious meal by the fireplace. There's also a big screen TV playing current evening sporting events. I was so lucky and happy to watch the end of a Detroit Red Wings hockey game while up north in wine country! (photo attached of course of the final winning goal) The wine selection here is limited but the easy choice is to order a glass or bottle of the local wines from Leelanau Pennisula and Old Mission for a decent price. A glass of Late Harvest Riesling paired up wonderfully with my fish entree. From the Bar are local craft beer on draft. Try their custom IPA handcrafted locally by Right Brain Brewery. Domestic & imported bottles as well. They offer hard cider and seltzer or custom cocktails. The appetizers are carefully made from scratch with such a professional and elegant way, that the final plate of display was amazing to see. I ordered the Wrapped Scallops with a Traverse City Cherry BBQ sauce. (Photo attached) Soup or salads are not included with an entree so be aware of this option and price increase to your bill if you wish to try a bowl of soup or a half or full salad. Their lobster bisque soup was homemade with a 4 oz. lobster tail to taste creamy and delicious. My half salad was created with a spring mix of greens, apples, walnuts, traverse city cherries with gorgonzola cheese chunks topped with their maple raspberry dressing. (Photo attached) My server Lindsay was very professional in attire along with her personality. She was very attentive at the table checking several times, making sure my first visit was satisfying. The wait staff here are pleasant and welcoming at their jobs. The decor and lighting inside the dining area is quiet and warm for an elegant atmosphere. The Seafood Pot Pie along with a 3 piece Perch dinner were delicious and seasoned perfectly to say excellent 1st time choices! Seafood Pot Pie contained lobster, scallops, shrimp with vegetables in a lobster cream sauce and served in a puff pastry shell. My 3 piece perch dinner was displayed on a bed of multi-grain rice pilaf. The fillets tasted crispy on the outside yet fluffy and delicate on the inside. The entree came with a bowl of their famous Sweet Cherry coleslaw so yes I ate my greens twice that night. (Photos attached) No room for dessert but I was told by Lindsay, that the sweetest choice would be a slice of their famous well known "Grand Traverse Cherry Pie". Plus of course to ask for it "A la mode!" :-) She did recommend trying breakfast here on my next October/Fall trip. She said the Chef's favorites such as Omelettes, Benedicts, or a Prime Rib Hash, Lox, or Corned Beef Hash is a travelers dining choice. In conclusion, my final comments: I recommend this place when in Traverse City for a special occasion or elegant dinner. Do not "whine" or complain about the prices. There is great detail and quality in the preparation with all the meals. The professional chef's take pride in their creations and it shows in their displays and with high expectations in taste. Every guest needs to "Reflect" then spend the extra money once or twice a year here. You will be pleased and satisfied with a relaxing and elegant dining experience. The name says it all: "Reflect Bistro" Modern Diverse Cookery! The full menu can be found online at reflectbistro.com or located in the Traverse Traveler dining guide. Offering: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Tasting. Reservations accepted, Happy Hour, Seasonal Patio/Deck, Carry Out available. Call ahead for reservations: (231) 778-9110. read more

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have been eating here for many years but Friday night was not a good dinner. the restaurant appeared to be short handed of staff who appeared unhappy and confused about the number of people. we always make reservations. the food was luke warm and the fish bites were cool. two soups were also not like the seafood bisque we usually have. the sauces for the beef tacos was so spicey and they were difficult to eat as the shell fell apart to touch. luckily it was happy hour and prices were better than the usual $75 to 100:pp. we will try again earlier than 6:30 Next time. I hope,this was just an off night. read more

The crab dip was phenomenal. Pappardelle fruit de mer was also amazing and had a ton of seafood in it. Definitely did not disappoint some truly amazing food. Server was also attentive and made some really good recommendations. read more

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Service needs improvement! Food was not worth the price! Seafood pot pie for $38 contained two of each scallops, shrimp and a small piece of lobster! Would not recommend this restaurant read more

The good: my potatoes were so delicious I could've just sat and eaten a load. The bacon in my omelet was perfect. My sour dough toast tasted home baked. The fruit cup was delicious. The giants cinnamon roll was out of this world. The mediocre: my coffee was fine. My husband's corned beef hash was fine. our service. She was very kind but we had to wait 15 minutes after telling her we were ready to order. Overall good. Make a reservation, get the giant cinnamon roll. read more

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We ate here several years ago and had a nice dinner. It has been several years now but we had an unplanned stop for dinner Sunday night and were very impressed. Eddie, our waiter, was pleasant and helpful and the food was excellent. The wedge salad was charred romaine as a base and was large enough to split. The seafood pasta was top notch and enough for dinner the next night. My wife enjoyed the Four great lakes fish entree and overall a very nice night. The two couples to each side we chatted with and they have had enjoyable dinners in the past as well ( and continuing). We will be back. read more