This is a great place for brunch in downtown Bay City. They have live music and a classic…read moreMichigan menu. I ordered the walleye/smelt platter and I could tell it was fresh from the lake.

I have been wanting to check out this place since I moved from San Diego, CA a couple years ago. My…read morehusband decided he wanted to celebrate his bday there so we finally went. I ordered the pork belly bbq and being that I have enjoyed a lot of pork belly dishes in CA, I was really excited to try it out here! However, once I got it...the mashed potatoes were really bland, it look like a baked potato was just smashed on the plate. No seasoning or butter. The pork belly looked like it came out of an air fryer, and while it was cooked nicely, it was not worth over $20.00. My husband and daughter's food looked decent, but was not seasoned very well. The servers who helped us didn't seem to communicate because there was a mix up and they had forgotten my daughter's meal. She just sat here for 15-20 minutes after we got our food. On a good note- the restaurant is really pretty to dine in and I love the wide open space with natural light coming through.

The bartender was amazing, such a nice spot! The ambiance was amazing and it felt so comfortable…read moreand cozy, while also having the elegant 1920's feel.

This place is absolutely awesome! The BEST coffee espresso I have ever had. The other cocktails…read morewere just as amazing and we took a tour around the menu.

Lunch service is slow even when no customers. Food is marginal. Prices are high. Interior is dark,…read moreold, and depressing. Not recommended for lunch.

The food tasted very nice however the portions were not good for the price. I ordered the shrimp…read moreand grits and finished in about 4 minutes. For over 30 dollars the taste or quality simply wasn't there. However, I did enjoy the food and the ambiance was nice.

Nicely dimmed lounge with a variety of seating for different group sizes. Drinks were expertly…read morecrafted. The drink menu is extensive - huge selection of Bourbons. Service is attentive ** note: there is no food service or snacks that we observed

Ended our night at Low Bar. They stay open later than most…read morebars around Traverse City on a Monday. It's at the bottom of the building which is pretty cool. You walk in and it's very dark and lounge feeling. We got the Krampus Old Fashioned and a Wake Up Call. Krampus is very strong! I'm a wimp haha my husband ordered that. I got the Wake Up Call. It was very yummy. A good dessert drink to end my night. I liked it! Also very strong. So if you like booze heavy drinks this is your place! It's not super loud down in the bar. It was a cool place to get a drink and hang out for a bit. Krista and Nick were running the bar. They were friendly and kind and attentive service. 5 stars if strong drinks are your vibe because this is place makes great drinks I only gave 4 because it's not really my style of drinks and I didn't love love my drink. I like it, it was good but I wouldn't get two. Service was 5 stars Bar was 5 stars Prices were great

We visited this really cute speakeasy on a Friday night, excited to check out the space after…read moresecuring a 10:00pm reservation. We arrived at 9:45pm and were seated at a cute, cozy little couch and table setup. The hostess handed us both a drink menu and a separate food menu. Looking through it, I was thrilled to see quite an expansive cocktail list broken down by "chapters," as well as several small snack options clearly marked with a gluten-free (GF) label. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit disappointing once we tried to order. Despite the online hours stating the venue closes at 11:00pm our server informed us that the kitchen was already closed. There is no indication online of what time the kitchen closes, and it was incredibly disappointing to be handed a dedicated food menu by the hostess only to be told moments later we couldn't order anything. When I asked our server for recommendations and which specific cocktails were gluten-free, she mentioned she was new and had to go check. She returned about 10 minutes later, only to give a vague answer that "most drinks were gluten-free" without offering an actual recommendation or helpful suggestion. My husband ended up ordering a non-alcoholic drink, but between the kitchen confusion and the lackluster service, I opted not to get anything at all. It's a cool venue with a lot of potential, but they should put their kitchen hours online and better train their staff on the menu.

My friend Olivia and I went to Obstacle No. 1 recently for an after dinner drink. Definitely make…read morereservations online as it's a small space. It's next door to their sister restaurant, Lovejoy. Walking in, the space is very dimly lit with a nice bar and some cozy seating. We were directed to a couch and a couple of low chairs. The menu is organized into different "chapters," with different themes for each chapter. They also have beer, wine, spirit-free options, and a spirits list. I wanted something fun, so I chose the Don the Beachcomber, a rum-based tiki cocktail that is flamed tableside. My friend got the Obstacle No. 1, which is a bourbon drink that they smoke at your table. Very theatrical and fun! These drinks were $20+ so pretty pricey, but worth it for a fun occasion. We had a nice time just relaxing and catching up. I would say it's not a great spot for a large group, but definitely a fun date night place. They have a small food menu of offerings from the restaurant next door that sounded tasty. We had just eaten but I'd be interested in their small plates. I'm so glad I got to experience this place. It feels like you're transported to a secret speakeasy when you enter!

The book case. It's the key to it all…read more And by it all I mean I wonderful little secret speakeasy, tucked away and filled with great drinks, priced pretty much on point with most bars nowadays. They have a decent bourbon list, but I wouldn't mind a few more choices, although once again the pricing was very good. It is bright and clean on the bar side, and it has a lounge area that a touch more intimate. Very well done. Will be visiting again.

Barely a speakeasy. Drink was not professional at all. Glad to get a good amount of alcohol but not…read moreall like that.

Stumbled upon this little speakeasy inside of a pizza place downtown. We almost walked past it but…read moresomeone directed us towards it. When you step inside it's dark, quaint and has a sexy vibe to it. Very limited seating with a small bar and back room that's beautifully decorated. We both got "my girl" and that drink was delightful and refreshing. Noise level was moderate but we could still talk. Had a nice time with my bff but I could see it being a great first date spot!

We were visiting friends and they heard this place was cute but hard to get into. We took a chance…read moreand luck was on our side. It was a Saturday around 9p and we got the last table. **Reservations are recommended** the space is very small and intimate with only 4 tables. We met the bartender who curated the menu. Each cocktail was designed with intention and he took a lot of pride in them. Would definitely go back! Granda sue was our fav!

An adorable little sidestep in the Amway Grand with open air and a nice balcony view. I ordered the…read moreThai Me Up, which I highly recommend if you like a little heat. The bartender even came out and chatted with us for a bit. A great place to go for a spontaneous hang!

The secrecy of it all is exciting and feels like top secret like you've found the hidden gem. The…read moreambience is amazing and just love the look over the city and the evening sounds of the DJ

So great! Service was prompt and professional. Menu changes daily and is exquisite. I enjoyed the…read moreseafood tasting appetizer which was amazing, fresh lettuce cups, perfect bitter crunch, fresh shrimp. I did catch a few shrimp shells but otherwise perfect. I did add a bit of lime juice and salt for flavor. The bread was delicious! I met a new friend at the bar and she and I enjoyed splitting the Wagyu beef 8 ounce with risotto. This was delicious and perfectly prepared rare with a chat. The risotto gravy was a bit rich for me. I would have loved a steak sauce but enjoyed adding lemon butter. Wonderful all around night before my asylum tour.

It was challenging getting a reservation but we were able to get one after using Resy notify. The…read morerestaurant is inside the old asylum hospital so very interesting architecture. The ambiance is nice and quiet. Our server Craig was really nice and attentive. We have heard so much about the restaurant from friends and also from all the lists so maybe our expectation was set too high. We liked our food but we weren't blown away. The highlight of our meal was probably the foie gras and the caprese salad. The wild boar tenderloin came in second and I wasn't really impressed with the rainbow trout, the fish itself wasn't very flavorful. Overall I'm glad we were able to experience the restaurant, maybe we'll try it another day with a different menu.