We enjoyed a dinner after arriving in town on a recent Friday evening. It was quite busy, and there…read morewas a decent wait, but we passed the time in the beer garden. It was a mixed crowd, with lots of families and young children. I had the Northwoods Blueberry Açaí mineral water while I waited and it was SO GOOD. Once we were seated and placed our order at the bar, the food came out fairly quickly.We had the hummus appetizer, the Rocket and the Three Rivers. I loved the Rocket - I love any pizza with goat cheese! This was a great spot to kick off our vacation with the fam after a long day of travel!

Super cool brewery located in at an old train depot with a huge patio for seating!! They specialize…read morein flatbread pizzas and beers. When we got there, the hostess warned us that the pizzas were taking up to an hour to make. I appreciate that they warned us before we committed to dining there! We didn't mind the wait. There are no waiters, so you order everything at the bar then they bring your food to you with a table number. I ordered the raspberry beer and it was really good. I typically don't like beer, but I love fruit flavors. As an appetizer, we got the red pepper hummus and it was meh--I didn't really like it. It was thick and had the texture of cold refried beans and instead of pita, it was served with tortilla chips that tasted like Tostitos brand. For my flatbread pizza, I chose the Wolverine which was topped with pineapple, pepperoni, jalapeños. I've never had pineapple on pizza so I can't really be a good judge, but it was alright. I liked how thin the crust was. For dessert, we got the mini ice cream bars as recommended by the woman sitting near us. They're Ice Box Brand Ice Cream Bars by a Michigan-based company. They sell two sizes: regular and mini. I chose a mini toffee crunch and it was the perfect size. It was really good. I'd love to just buy these ice cream bars to have at home!!

I drove by and saw a lot of people noshing at the picnic tables, so I stopped. Definitely not…read moredisappointed. The service was great and the French Onion soup and Millionaire Turkey sandwich I had were both excellent. You can't beat eating outside on a sunny day in the north country. If the weather was bad one would need to do take-out.

The Millionaire's Turkey and the French onion soup were incredibly delicious! The service is…read moreterrific and everyone is friendly. Follow their social media for daily and weekly specials too! By the looks of everything I saw come out of the kitchen I cannot imagine any of it is short of amazing and delicious. Fresh ingredients and layers of flavor in everything. There's parking out front with meters. Indoor and outdoor seating. They take cash or card. Walk around the water front nearby if you get a chance. Stop by if you're in the area!

Immediately knew it would be great. Sweet Greeting by Noemi and follow-up with serving us in a…read moretimely way. Made suggestions and the mix of pesto and Alfredo for a creamy pesto delight! We also got the scallop pasta and chopped salad We couldn't decide which was better. It was all 5star delicious ! The restaurant is cozy but yet you aren't on top of other patrons and you can see the kitchen working hard to get the great food out. Which I really liked

Sometimes what you remember most about a place is how you were treated, and not necessarily the…read morefood. My wife and our special-needs son and I were visiting Traverse City for a getaway weekend, and we decided we wanted to have a slightly more upscale meal for one of the nights we were in town. After reading the reviews we decided we would give this place a try. When we arrived we were told that the way would be an excess of an hour, which we felt was acceptable given the weekend/summertime setting. As it happened we went in after it had already been an hour, and they actually jumped into action getting a table together for us. I got the sense that they were a little overrun, and perhaps discombobulated, but it all came together. My special-needs child can be a challenge for a food server, he has a tendency to bark orders and doesn't really have social graces at times. Our server handled his behavior with grace and professionalism, and in the end he was very happy with both his meal and the experience. The food was delightful. The pastas all had a freshly made appearance and texture, and the sauces were rich with carefully chosen ingredients. The room is small, but they make good use of it and it's clear that they're hustling inside to try to turn tables. I would love to come back.

The Little Fleet has always been a favorite spot of mine, but this was my first time trying…read moreCrocodile Palace and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Even on a fairly busy Saturday night, the service was fast, friendly, and efficient. I ordered the Mapo Tofu, and as someone who is very critical of tofu dishes, this one seriously impressed me. The tofu was perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and honestly one of my favorite vegan tofu dishes in Traverse City. The rice was fluffy, the portion was generous, and for around $16, I left completely stuffed. We also tried the cucumber salad, which was fresh, flavorful, and huge. My only small note is that both dishes came with quite a bit of cilantro, so I'd probably ask for lighter cilantro next time. Other than that, the food was incredible and honestly so good that we're already considering going back again today!

Great flavor. You can tell there's some numbing spice but it wasn't too overpowering. The noodles…read morewere cooked perfectly and still had a nice bite to it.

Great atmosphere, beers and hospitality!…read more Good selection of food - the pecorino fries are and awesome appetizer.

Solid pick for bar food. Clearly popular, we came in on a Saturday evening around 7 and to avoid…read morethe wait, we sat ourselves at the communal table. Food comes out quick and the staff is very pleasant. I enjoyed my side Caesar salad. The curry chicken sandwich wasn't bad but it wasn't the best one I've ever had. The curry is just a touch of spice in the batter, and the coleslaw wasn't "punch me in the face with lime". Maple syrup seemed to be the sauce to the sandwich. I wish it was a true curry sauce or more saucy coleslaw! But good spot. I would try something else on the menu.

OK so I have sent this place some shade in the past however I just wanted to say today made up for…read morethe difference I had an amazing girl at the counter and she made sure I got hot sauce and that was a beautiful thing so I left your special tip!! but please I promise you go to this place for breakfast over, good any day they are such assholes I'm just saying they're in the same neck of the woods but I'm very against them but I'm very pro kitchen

I door dashed myself a turkey club because I was starving. This was literally the best turkey club…read moreI have ever had! The turkey was thick cuts of over roasted turkey. Not lunch meat. It was so juicy. The bacon was fresh and thick. Not thin and floppy. And the bun. I don't know what kind of bread that was but yummy!!

This was our first visit. We knew the food was good, when we pulled into an almost full parking…read morelot. I highly recommend the half sandwich soup combo if you haven't been here before. Get the best of both worlds!

So happy a friend turned me on to this hidden gem! Food was delicious and atmosphere was casual…read moreand friendly.

We came here for a late lunch and honestly, it was still very busy but after we finished enjoying…read moreour meal and dessert, I can understand why. We were seated at a table close to the bar. When you come in, you are immediately and pleasantly assaulted by their dessert display case so feast your eyes and meanwhile, plan to save some room in your belly because trust me, you'll want some of their dessert. As a result, I ordered a salad, the up north cobb which was good and moderately filling and my husband had the special which was a chicken salad sandwich served with chips. We both had a nice lighter lunch followed by some delicious desserts. Generally, I order dessert and my husband eats what I cannot but this time, he orders his own. I had the cherry crumble and he had the sticky toffee pudding. Their dessert definitely satisfies the sweet tooth craving. So good and so much food! Service was fine. We ended up with the bartender as our waitress who had to do both roles during a busy time. She was a bit flustered but was generally pleasant whenever she came to the table to get our order and check on us. I only wish we were able to come here for dinner but lunch definitely did not disappoint and the dessert was epic!

This came highly recommended boy were we disappointed Poor…read moreservice and when we told the manager the meals were bad he said we should have told him sooner NO you could have made it right husbands steak was tough and terrible friends salmon was way over cooked vegetables were undercooked very poor

Our group had a very nice dinner here! We were seated right away for our reservation at a nice…read moretable next to the patio entrance. A modern ambiance with great service and good sized crowd. Our server was attentive and friendly and professional. They had a solid food and drink menu and we enjoyed our oysters and tuna carpaccio apps. My Caesar salad was fresh with the right level of parm, dressing, and sourdough croutons, our mushroom risotto and trout was well portioned and prepared-- so delicious. There wasn't room for dessert but and overall excellent dinner experience.

4 stars for my honey lavender latte made with house made syrup. They use Oatly oat milk which is my…read moreleast favorite brand, but otherwise my drink was tasty. The avocado toast was inedible. The eggs were barely cooked. The greens were plain and undressed (bitter arugula). The tomatoes were soggy. The bread was thin and untoasted, so it got soggy really quickly. The avocado was a thin consistency (maybe packaged avo?), browning, and a super thin layer. They gave me a little side of fresh berries that seemed like they were packaged for a few days (strawberries a little sketch.) They were out of almond croissants and many other pastries (10a on a tues.) You order at the counter and they bring food to you. I found a paid parking spot in the lot right in front ($1.50/hr or so). There are lots of cute seating areas so this space would have potential if they fix the food situation. The pictures on their Instagram made it look much tastier than it was :/

This was a spot that served American cuisine and changed their menu seasonally. The menu items…read morewere meant to be sharing plates. The service was top notch. We were at the kitchen counter and the head chef/owner talked to us a lot while he was at the pass finishing dishes. He was not overbearing, where it was annoying. He was very friendly. He asked a lot of questions and we returned the favor. He went around talking to other tables too. Besides him, the rest of the staff was very pleasant and accommodating, including the chefs doing the cooking! It was one of the best experiences I had in regard to the staff. I have included what I ate below. Everything was timed out well too. Our Bread ($8) - This was a cheddar bread with ranch butter. This was very good. It came out extremely warm. The ranch butter was light and paired perfectly with the soft inside and slight crisp on the outside of the bread. Cucumber ($16) - This came with salsa Macha, pickled jalapeno, and cilantro. This appeared extremely fresh. There was a slight kick from the jalapenos and/or salsa. It all went well together with one another. Ricotta Gnudi ($17) - This came with pea, basil, country ham, and Marcona almonds. The gnudi had an unreal texture. The almonds were a nice added touch for some crunch. I did not really think the ham was needed. Potato ($17) - This came in a brown-butter cheese sauce with shallots and pickled mushrooms. This was my favorite non dessert dish of the night. The cheese sauce was unreal with tons of flavors, while the pickled mushrooms combined with the crispy shallots made for a superb pairing. Fried Chicken ($16) - This came with two large chicken pieces with a white BBQ sauce. This was brined in Earl Grey tea. The skin was crispy as anything, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. It was moist with great color. The white BBQ sauce was one of the best sauces I had in a while. I do not have much experience with white BBQ sauces, but this was tremendous. The vinegar could really be tasted and paired well with the hot crispy skin of the chicken. Halibut ($47) - This came with white beans, chermoula, and black garlic. The halibut was cooked perfectly, and the chermoula was ideal with the slight crisp from the large beans. There was also a nice crunch from crispy brown rice it seemed like. Key Lime Pie ($16) - This was with a homemade graham crust, white chocolate, and a basil meringue. This was my favorite overall dish of the night. The crust was one of the best I ever had. It was so buttery and had a perfect thickness to the key lime filling. The little meringue pieces on top was an ideal topping. Will I go back? Obvious.

Such a cute place! We sat outside and it was just perfect. Wine was great and food was fabulous!…read more We didn't have a bad dish! The key lime has some crunchy meringue pieces on it - soooo good!