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.

Amazing lunch and wine tasting experience on a cold cloudy day in April! The space is so cozy and…read morewe sat by a lovely fire place. Our server Noel was amazing and made the best recommendations. We loved the Albariño and Northerner (a cab-Syrah blend) - both rare finds in Northern MI. Food was delicious and they were accommodating of my gluten allergy (make sure to ask the server about options as there were way more than the menu said). Can't wait to be back.

Best winery on the peninsula. The atmosphere is family-friendly while still feeling elevated and…read moresleek, overall just a really warm, welcoming vibe. The staff are knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. Come here for solid dry wines and some of the best sparkling wine around. Definitely one you'll want to check off the list if you're headed up this way.

Service was great, the server was sooo friendly and helpful!…read more But this was our first winery experience here and it was disappointing because the wine didn't taste good to us. The place is very family friendly and I really appreciated that they had a changing table in the bathroom and a playground outside (and toys inside like blocks)! The outside is beautiful with a little lake and views of the vineyard. However, we were not impressed with the wine at all. It was sub par. I really wanted a sweet wine and the one we got was not sweet enough. The other wines we tried in the flight, were also meh. And this is just a personal dislike but it was a 90 degree day and it was so hot inside (she offered to turn on the AC and even turned the fans on but she said it would take awhile to cool down. I was surprised the AC wasn't on already and there wasn't that much of a breeze to make outside enjoyable).

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!

A unique distillery in the heart of Lake Leelanau! Offering a wide array of specialty cocktails and…read moredelicious food items, it's hard to pick what to start with. Kathy our server was a delight, along with every employee working when we visited. Friendly, well versed in both cocktails and food, you can't go wrong. Industrial style interior, with bar seating and cozy group areas along with tables, there isn't a bad seat in the house. Take home a bottle of the famous Horseradish vodka or Jack Pine Gin to enjoy at home! A must stop in Lake Leelanau.

Excellent service in a large open back patio with plenty of seating. Lots of shade and comfortable…read moreseating arrangements with wine, among other libation selections. We tried a flight of reds and Frozee's with toppers. If you're hungry, try the charcuterie board--there's enough for everyone with their generous portions.

Came here back in October and loved it so much I wanted to visit again with my brother. They have a…read moregood selection of dry to semi dry wines which was right up my palette! I ended up getting a red flight and a white flight which was 3 wines for $12! I've never seen a better deal than that for location, quality of wine and pour. Bill was amazing and even helped upkeep the fire pit right outside. When we got too cold to be outside we had the option of either enjoying our wine inside or in the multiple heated igloo rooms which was a nice touch and allowed space to enjoy everything without being overcrowded. A lot of people came on to purchase wine which they have amazing deals per bottle/case. Overall 10/10 and can't wait to come back in the spring/summer!

My wife and I visited 45 North recently and honestly just didn't want to leave. The whole place has…read morean easy, laid-back vibe - not fancy or pretentious; just a spot where you can relax and enjoy yourself. The porch area was a perfect spot to sit back, relax, and take in the scenery. We enjoyed our wine flight, especially the sparkling peach wine! Our server was very nice and took the time to converse with us about the winery and the Leelanau area. We would definitely come back again.

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!

This place is by far one of the most beautiful cideries I've ever been to. This place features so…read moremany views and places to sit at it's absolutely breathtaking. There's decent amount of parking inside the parking lot. We came here during the day where they had live music. The bartender was very friendly and social. Great selection of hard ciders that are made here that I've never heard of before but "smitten" is my favorite hard cider that they had. They got some light food options as well if you get a little hungry. They got plenty of souvenirs and obviously hard cider to take home. Very clean restrooms too! Prices are a bit High but when you're here, it's totally worth it! Highly recommend visiting!

Amazing ciders, beautiful views, great live music, friendly staff ... Suttons Bay has everything!…read moreWe had truly the best afternoon here tasting ciders and admiring the views. I love that you can order blends to mix up the flavors! I got a blend of the cherry and the spicy habanero cider. And the cider slushies were great! I will absolutely be back next time I'm in the area.

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.

Tandem is our favorite place to hang out for a relaxing afternoon. It's always a must stop for…read moretheir delicious variety of ciders and friendly service. We never leave without getting a pickled egg and a few pints around their amazing fire pit area. It is relatively small and quaint, but wonderfully cozy and gives you a true locals experience.

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.

We only discovered Mawby thanks to a recommendation from Shady Lane and wow, am I glad we did! Out…read moreof all the wineries we visited, this one easily landed in our top two. If you enjoy bubbly wine, this is an absolute must. Whether you like it dry or sweet, they've got something that will hit the spot. One of the coolest touches is that they seat you with a complimentary tasting of their house wine, such a welcoming way to start the experience. And yes, it was so good we may have brought a bottle (or two) home. Mawby is fun, laid-back, and a sparkling gem in wine country. Don't miss it if you're in the area!

Sit on the covered patio and enjoy samplings of wine and you'll be relaxed within minutes. The…read moreviews are lovely and lush with colorful scenery. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and helped us select the perfect flights for our preferences. We didn't try food during this visit but certainly enjoyed the wine and accommodating service.

Even tho it was raining, it was an absolute beautiful property! Our friend had stayed on the…read moreproperty so she knew about all the little things to check out. The Barrel room is reserved for guests staying there- but since we popped in, they do servings until 6 but the best part is they also serve cocktails. I can't lie, the main room was open and full of light, we sat next to the cozy fireplace, took our orders to the bartender and had a great time! Recommend the chai latte bourbon... served very boozy but if you wait 8-10 min for the cube to dissolve a little, it is PERFECT! Enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning to see more of the horses, beautiful vineyard and setting!

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

What a great hidden gem! This winery has beautiful views, an upscale feel, and very reasonable…read morepricing. I loved the Pinot Grigio, but the real winner was the Apple Ginger Hard Cider. Although space is limited here at this Winery, it is definitely worth the stop one your Traverse City Wine Tour!