Gilchrist is a charming house turned restaurant and winery in equally charming Sutton's Bay. We…read moremade reservations for lunch on a Saturday, though they were not overly busy during our visit. Two of the current Top Chef contestants were previously chefs here before filming. They have a good sized uncovered outdoor patio, and more limited seating inside. The interior seating has a homey feel, the decor is simple Northern, Lake Michigan. The menu is short, but a good variety of options, I'm not sure how often it changes, as the entrees during our visit were a bit more substantial, suited for cooler weather. We had Ceasar salads, Mac and cheese, burrata, and Chicken Marsala. I also had their soup of the day, a beef chili, my favorite item we had. We thoughts the Ceasar was a standard good. The Mac and Cheese was a bit boring and dry. The Burrata was great, nice fresh tomato's. We also enjoyed the chicken. I had a flight of three of their wines, nicely presented. I thought both of the whites, first fruits, and the Gruner Veltliner, were very good. Gilchrist is relatively newer to the area wineries and a nice addition.

We went there for wine tasting and appetizers. We tasted sweet wines and dry wines, and all were…read moredelicious. The whitefish dip and burrata were utterly delicious and savory. The bread they serve with these two appetizers goes perfectly and is also dIvine. I loved the atmosphere and the staff. They treated my little group of three like we were royalty. I recommend this establishment highly.

Dune Bird Winery- The small plates here are a perfect…read morepairing to the wine and atmosphere, I highly recommend the Baked Manchego-Stuffed Dates and Carlsons white fish pate (staple to the area) The customer service was incredible, super friendly and very helpful for first timers as well.(we had Alice and Lily ) I hope you like dry wines because they're pros at it. For red I'd recommend the Cabernet Franc. For White I'd recommend Dry Riesling, and finally for a masterpiece of bubbly flavor I'd recommend Manitou Sky. Beyond the wines they also have a Coffee Bar, a great pick me up mid day or wine cap! Definitely would recommend to a friend and would call this place a must stop! 10/10 will be back again

Planned to stop in for a quick tasting but the place was very fun and service was friendly - wines…read morewere great - our group had the Pinot, two sparkling, and sparkling rose. They also had four wine cocktails but didn't try those. Bought a bottle of Manitou Sky. We ended up staying much longer and shared multiple appetizers - all local cheeses, dips, etc. We stayed inside but the place has really great seating outside - picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, etc.

Our experience at Northern Latitude Distillery was easily one of the highlights of our trip to the…read moreTraverse City area. My husband and I stopped in and were immediately greeted at the front door by a lovely woman who made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. She walked us through the tasting experience, pointed out the restrooms, and truly set the tone for such a warm and inviting visit. When we made our way to the tasting bar, we were greeted by a wonderful man who was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. He explained each spirit so well and made the tasting experience genuinely fun. Come to find out -- the two people taking such great care of us were the owners! Their hospitality and customer service were exceptional and made the experience feel personal and memorable. And the spirits? Absolutely phenomenal. We ended up leaving with six bottles because everything was that good. This was hands-down one of the best experiences of our entire trip. Highly recommend stopping in if you're anywhere near the area!

This place is buzzing. But I would definitely recommend that you arrive buzzed…read more We arrived on E bikes so I was hesitant about having cocktails, but I started with the bourbon old-fashioned, which arrived disgustingly sweet. My husband, who favors sweet beverages, or at least today he does... Insisted that the lemoncello was so delicious from his sampling that they brought him a 3 ounce pour and I swear to you it taste like Lemon Pledge mixed with sugar water. Then he got some cream situation. The lemoncello crema. Before I even drink it, I took a with, and it smelled like breastmilk vomit. Straight baby spit up. My friend tells me that my review is truthful, but kind of mean. But I have had four drinks here and they were all kind of gross. We will probably come back tomorrow. I'm gonna go try the horseradish vodka. Maybe that will be better.

Amazing outdoor tasting room. Great for groups and a leisurely afternoon. I tried a flight of…read morewhite. My husband tried Brio red. We ordered a Mexican trio that took forever to come out. When working on a flight, you should have some food with it. I had to save my third for when the food came out. Why three cold items took that long to come out, is beyond me. It's not housemade either. Jarred salsa, guac and cold creamy street corn. Hmm Still a solid place. A quick visit is 45-1 hr. Easy to find. Add it to the list when in the area.

A must-stop while exploring the wineries near Traverse City! Beautiful grounds, great wine list,…read moreand wonderful outdoor seating whether you want to sit at an open table or warm up by the round fire pit. A true gem of a spot.

We just got into town this afternoon and my husband had researched a couple wineries he wanted to…read moretry with hours compatible to our arrival. Unfortunately this one says it's open until 7:00 pm on their website but when we arrived at 5:01 they said they close at 5:00. That was a bummer and we have plans for the rest of our stay so we'll just skip this one. (Hours are accurate on yelp.

My dog and I had some free time before we met up with our friends. I read that 45n was a dog…read morefriendly winery. We arrived at the winery, I left Howie In The car so I could go to the bathroom and ask what the process is if I have a dog with me. They said once they see me on the patio with my dog they'd bring a menu and a bowl of water. They did not disappoint! They even had a treat for Howie. They were very accommodating, and even offered to bring me samples. I never felt forgotten about! They were able to bring their iPad to me to finish paying. Overall a great experience as a solo traveler with a dog. Thanks for the accompdation! We were also able to walk around the grounds, the ambiance was perfect for a Monday afternoon!

One of our favorite places to visit in the Leelanau Peninsula. Come for the ciders. Stay for the…read moreview. Staff are great and helpful. Many options for just sitting and enjoying a cider with the view of Sutton's Bay. Bring a book and stay awhile.

Suttons Bay Cider is an absolute standout. They have a very wide selection of delicious product. To…read morecomplement their beverage and food they have this incredible view of the bay. I look forward to returning when I can spend more time.

If you want to take a break from all the wine, definitely check out Tandem. It's a cute, cozy spot…read morewith a bar that makes you feel like you're inside someone's winter cottage. They have a plethora of ciders-- from dry ciders to fruit ciders to ice cider, and even dessert apple wine. They've got the apple spectrum covered. The bartender was incredibly hospitable and let us try sips before committing to a pint of our favorite. Check them out if you're at a nearby winery.

We really like visiting here. The staff is great, and the selection is excellent. Most seating is…read moreoutside; there isn't much inside. That doesn't take away from the experience, but more options to be indoors would be nice.

We are bubblehead and enjoy going up to lobby to take advantage of new products and revising the…read morefavorites. We are enjoying North this evening with the sunset on our boat.

Decent wines but unwelcoming service. The place was empty but one had to be seated by the manager…read more He sat us near the door where the wind blew on us. We asked to move but we had to go outside. Mind you the place was empty. We waited a long time for our wine and could get the manager snickering about us. Won't go back

I have visited Black Star Farms numerous times over the past several years for wine tasting when we…read moretake our yearly trip to northwest Michigan. My husband and I decided to join the wine club this past year because there are so many of their wines that we enjoy drinking year round, it is truly our favorite winery. We are obsessed with the dry reisling, dry gewurtztraminer and pinot noir rose! The outdoor tasting area is beautiful and so serene! During this last visit, I discovered they held regular goat yoga classes, so my aunt and I took a class together. It was so much fun! There was a great mix of time interacting with the goats and taking pictures as well as flowing through a yoga class. The teacher was so sweet and kind and excellent at guiding all levels through a yoga flow. I would 100% do the goat yoga class in the future. Beautiful landscape, adorable and sweet little goats, a wonderful yoga flow and happy, relaxed people - would absolutely recommend if you are a fan of farm animals :)

I came here for a wedding , and they really did a wonderful job. The wedding was outdoors, and the…read morereception was nearby in one of their barns. Is really beautiful. The DJ was great , played great music thank you dancing on the dance floor. If my son gets married this would be a great place for him to have his wedding.

wines are top shelf service is friendly…read moreambiance is swanky two thumbs up fire pits and outdoor seating

This is a bit off the beaten path, but it's a quiet, tranquil place to sit outside, enjoy some…read morewine. Staff are super helpful. Dog friendly (so this is Maeby Approved!) they also serve a beautiful cider from French Road Ciders. Try the potato chips that are paired with wines! Inside is air conditioned.