I feel so embarrassed to know that I drive by here all of the time, see the name and mentally…read morecomment how its cleaver, but have never stopped...until now. I had the chopped brisket sandwich and a friend had the pulled pork nachos. Both were solid winners in the food category. I still say that that chopped brisket is the best I've had in a long time. The place has that northern ski feel and plenty of whiskey to keep you warm in the winter months. I will definitely be back a few times next ski season to get my brisket fix. Great Job!

Amazing bourbon options that I wish I could have tapped into if I wasn't there for lunch. The food…read morewas great too. Taco Tuesday for the win chicken and brisket were both great. Machines could have used more protein on them but still great. Our server was great handling the group. Great stop if looking for a place for food along the route

We had an absolute blast at Traverse City Whiskey! My BF loves their whiskey and decided to make a…read morehuge purchase for his bday! lol He asked the manager how many different bottles of bourbon were available, 13 to be exact, to please package them up! Hahaa I guess we needed a bar restock anyway!

Imagine requesting an old fashioned then being told "oh we just cleaned up sorry but I can do a…read morepour" while they're fixing an Old Fashioned for a few buddies. I literally bought over $400 in merch. Ughhhh and people wonder if prejudices exist!?

The food was great. We had a burger (small but it's a double so a lot of meat). Chicken sandwich…read morewas light fried with lots of meat. Flavors were awesome, sauces were so flavorful and fries were abundant.

If you're a bourbon drinker, this place has a nice selection. Our bartender, Claire was a delight…read moreand so was her boss, who happened to come by as she was making a drink with a bubble on top. Very cool. Food looked delicious but we had reservations elsewhere with the rest of our party.

Pleasantly surprised for our lunch stop. Not much open past…read moreLabor Day, and the 3.8 rating didn't seem promising. But we left glad that we had stopped. Sandwiches were delicious, our server Max was very good at his job, and the cheese curds were surprising! Well done Piersons. Recommend the French dip and the olive burger.

Walleye Dinner was the worst ever! They wouldn't take the…read moredinner back or credit the customer.

The less popular bar off the lobby, it very much so is a scene right out of clue with the woodgrain…read morefinishes. This bar, like the rest, has the big porch ale which is the Grand Hotels signature beer from bells. It's a milder ipa like a toned down yooper ale. Definitely should be the beer of choice if you are visiting one of the bars. But overall a decent time at this bar. Staff were nice and prompt. 3/5 would recommend to a friend for a drink in a murder mystery.

For someone that doesn't drink alcohol I understand it can be very tough for others to make me…read moremocktails but the male bartender made me an incredible biscoff martini without alcohol the first time I visited. I liked it so much I went back a week later to order it again, however, they were all out of biscoff so I opted for the maple chai espresso and it was not my favorite. Cute ambiance and would recommend checking this place out though!

Fun cocktail bar featuring Gypsy spirits, sorry, no wine or beer. Colorful decor, with long bars…read morewith tall stools, several four tops and two areas with leathery sectionals. Friendly staff and excellent cocktails. The PB&J Mule is unique and outstanding. Tried Mint Juleps for the first time, wow! Ladies rooms are clean with lots of helpful items. Great vibe, highly recommend Gypsy Spirits!

We really enjoyed our stop at the Grand Traverse Distillery Tasting Room. Nice that we could easily…read morepop in while wandering around the downtown area. And the downtown area can be kind of *extra* so we really appreciated the chill vibe here. Love that the bar is prominent and doesn't feel like an afterthought to the tasting table set up. We had a couple of barrel-aged bourbon old fashioneds. Sweeter than I would have sought out, but nice. Excellent bartenders. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their spirits.

Our two bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about the spirits as well as the history of…read morethe company. We had the bomb pop, bourbon Manhattan, strawberry smash, and pina colada. The pina colada was the best of the slushies. The bourbon was smooth. The manhattan was exactly what you want in a drink! They tried to change my mind on the gin. I am not a gin drinker but their gin didn't have the intense "Christmas tree" flavor if you're into that. I'll stick to bourbon

Paddle Hard Brewing is our new go-to spot for lunch on the way up north!…read more The restaurant interior is funky, cozy, and inviting; and the staff and bartenders are always friendly and knowledgeable about the food and beer selection. If you don't drink beer, they also have ciders and spirits so everyone's happy! The menu is perfect for a brewery, and I especially love the Pizza/Panini section. Each item can be ordered as a flatbread pizza or a pressed panini sandwich. My favorite is the "Tro-Pork-Al," which is pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce, pineapple, and bacon-- unbelievably delicious with melty cheese holding it all together :) Restrooms are clean, food is consistent, and we've never had to wait for a table. I can't wait to stop in again for some yummy road trip grindage! If you find yourself passing through Grayling, don't forget to pop in for a sandwich and a beer- you won't be sorry!

Excellent brewery/restaurant in Grayling…read more I've eaten here twice in a seven year span and the beer, food, and service are still great. Latest visit was last week and we were going to arrive right around kitchen closing (9:30pm). Called in an order and they held it for us/let us eat inside and grab beers. Appreciated that greatly after a long drive. A handful of plant based options like tacos, bowls, and pita sandwiches. I ordered tacos and the pita and both were yummy. Beers are solid and they have other breweries too. Plus cider. The seating options are plentiful (long bar, small and large tables). They can accommodate large groups. The decor is cool inside too. Will absolutely keep coming here when I find myself up north.

This is a staple for us. We come up every summer and stop by here at least once sometimes twice…read more My husband swears by the Olive burger (but I don't like olives so I'll never know). I love the buffalo chicken wrap or the Thai curry wrap. Be sure to upgrade for the French onion dip for your chips. Always great service and good for families. We like sitting out back on the covered patio.

When we got here, the parking lot was so full. We found a spot in the back. I walked in first to…read moresee if they had a wait and thankfully they did not. We were seated right away. It is a pretty tight fit inside but we were able to squeeze through with two high chairs. The kids did great. The waitress came shortly after to take drink orders. She was very sweet. I ordered the pretzel with queso. It was very big and it was delicious. I loved it. It made me soo full. I wanted dessert but I couldnt get any because I was so full. My husband ordered a Jalapeno burger. He said it was super good. The only sad thing is they dont have fries here, they only have chips. The kids loved the chips! The food was good and the price was good too. Overall, we enjoyed it!