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    VI Grill

    4.1 (224 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Greek Salad with blackened shrimp
    Beth C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location on the side patio for people watching and enjoying a nice meal and cocktails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent and the salads were enjoyable.

    Patio, Reuben sandwich, Villager burger, popcorn perch
    Macey S.

    We stopped in on the 4th of July with our two dogs and were seated right away on the patio. Our server Amelia was EXCELLENT. She was so friendly and personable and made sure we (and our pups) had everything we needed. She is a treasure. The food came out quickly and was amazing! One of the best meals we had on our vacation.

    Stefanie W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Popped in during a downpour and was seated inside, but fortunately, we found outdoor seating on their covered patio and DOGS are allowed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We hung out w a 2 large boys (Grand Pyrenees and a mixed fluffy one) and on our other side was a Boxer... We very much enjoyed our server, Danny and his efforts to keep us entertained. If anyone asks, he's from Romania! Lol We enjoyed the wings, tots and cheese curds - they were so good! Sadly, I didn't get any pictures of our food... just a heads up, the espresso martini tasted more like a chocolate martini so a bit too sweet for my liking, but finished w the lavender martini and it was tasty! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cheers to dogs and cocktails[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    sweet potato fries

    Highly recommend go to spot in Suttons bay! The service was very kind, attentive & accommodating! Able to fit a large group, good variety of food - the very berry salad was amazing also the sweet potato fries were top tier!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Could be used for upscale dining or more casual, very versatile[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Turkey club
    Jes P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside and it was cute and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered perch, turkey club, and the ribs with walley special. Both the walley and perch were just delicious! Cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The tartar sauce was good. My sister alcohol t stop talking about the club. It was stacked with meat.

    Walleye Dinner & Perch Sandwich
    Joe K.

    VI is your quintessential small town local joint... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Laid back lake vibes, friendly locals, good/reasonably priced food, and great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Recommend the perch nugs and walleye, as both were outstanding. VI is arguably one of the better restaurants on the Leelanau peninsula... Definitely worth the stop when staying up in Lake Leelanau/Suttons Bay if you're looking for a chill place to go.

    Planters lining the patio
    Nicole G.

    Cute patio. It wasn't noisy being right on Main. Great people and dog watching. Food was really good. We had some type of fish (I think it had a funny name) and it was excellent.

    Perch bites
    Sabra Chicki D.

    Had a great meal there twice last week. My husband is hooked on the Perch bites and I had the best salad it had lettuce, tomatoes, walnuts, goat cheese, strawberries and dried cherries with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. So good!

    Fish and chips

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    Never disappointed in the food here. Fantastic Reuben this trip. Good service and atmosphere.

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    Good burgers and good drinks. A very convenient location as well. I would eat there again

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food and outside patio where you take your dog so great for a 3 season meal with them[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Gilchrist Farm Winery

    Gilchrist Farm Winery

    4.4
    (21 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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.

    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.

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    Bar
    Spring Popcorn (GF) // ranch dust, ramp aioli
    Spring Popcorn (GF) // ranch dust, ramp aioli
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    Martha's Leelanau Table

    Martha's Leelanau Table

    3.9
    (260 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Live review in progress…read more.. We arrived with a reservation for two. The dining room was not overly crowded. We ordered a bottle of wine quickly and had a very attentive server. 90 minutes later the bottle of wine is almost gone and our entrees are not here. I will update as we make it through the meal. Update 1: The food came out as I hit send. The cook on the meat was very correct. However, the rack of lamb came out lukewarm to room temperature. Presentation was beautiful, but seemed to be too long rested. Sides on the plate (white bean puree and the vegetables) came out to correct temp. The plate was returned and came back with the comment the puree was supposed to be chilled. Understood, but the lamb was not warm. The kitchen solution was to use a warm jus. The filet came out correct cook and great presentation. Very flavorful. Wine selection is well done and well-priced. The server, Olivia, was lovely and did a wonderful job attending to us. May come back again next time we're in town. For the first visit it wasn't spectacular, but a nice date with the Mrs. Regardless.

    I and my wife went to this restaurant with five others. She and I ordered the "special" while the…read moreothers ordered standard menu items. The special was skirt steak, two shrimp & mushrooms. The other five were served their dinners at least 10 minutes before my wife & I were served. She and I had not had a chance to try our meals when the waiter came to ask about the meals. The others said the food was fine. Well when we tried our food it was room temperature. My wife's steak was edible but each bite I took was primarily gristle - just tough!. Even cutting the meat was tough. I'd put it in my mouth, chew for awhile & then would have to spit it out. Tried four different pieces. The gristle was getting caught between my teeth. It was just too tough and cold to boot. I quit trying. The chef, if he had been paying attention, could have determined the meat I was served was tough just by carving it into the various pieces. It was obviously tough. One of my fellow diners offered me a piece of her chicken which I took. It was very good. My wife's steak was tender enough to eat but not warm. When the waiter showed up with the bill, I told him quietly that my meal was awful. He responded by saying, "When I asked about the meals that is when you should have said something. You didn't give me a chance to address the problem." Fair enough, except for the fact that he checked in when my wife and I had just been served (by other wait staff). We never saw him again until time to pay. I don't know if he knew my wife & I had been served so late, but he should have. I can't say for sure, but I suspect my wife's & my dinners were left sitting somewhere for more than 10 minutes while the others were served. We told the others to go ahead & eat their meals; they hesitated but finally started eating when it was clear our dinners were not showing up any time soon. No waiter, no other wait staff, - nothing! Finally our meals were served by a young woman server; no apologies for the delay. No explanation. After my complaint, the waiter sent another person to my table to speak with me. I told him that I was not asking for "the meal" to be comped. Rather, I just wanted to make it clear that the meal & service were lousy for my wife & me. He comped my "meal". To be fair the two shrimp were good but were room temperature, so I did get something for the "complimentary meal". Otherwise it would have been $55 for two lukewarm shrimp. All things considered, I rate the experience a D. The others in our group enjoyed their food. For my wife & me, except for the company, it was exactly the opposite of why one goes out to dinner: we received poor service & lousy food. The bread was good. I will give two stars but begrudgingly. I tend to not complain, particularly when out with others because I don't wish to make a scene. But for the prices this place charges, it all should be perfect. Incidentally, I paid half the bill for the six meals that were charged. Our table shared two fairly expensive bottles of wine. In other words, the bill even with my comped meal subtracted was still big. I paid a 20% gratuity on my half of the total bill. To the manager / owner: Tell your wait staff that if meals are left standing while others at a table are served, something went wrong. Tell them to not ignore that situation because more than likely it is going to result it cold food. The young woman who brought our food so late should have the authority to go back to the management, tell him or her, "we messed up & need to address the situation". Don't just put the late plates on the table and walk away! Major fail!

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    Roses out front
    Roses out front
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    Tenderloin
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    Outdoor seating
    Wren

    Wren

    4.4
    (89 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Wren was another level experience. The menu changes with what's in season. The dishes are…read morebeautifully prepared and full of flavor. We had to make a reservation for a Friday night on Memorial Day weekend. Service was excellent. The bar seating never filled up so that's your best chance if you didn't make a reservation! It's on the smaller side of a place, but it is very cute and you can tell you're about to eat a really great meal!

    Worst fine dining fancy food experience ever on August 4, 2026…read more 1. The server was wearing a tank top with his armpit hair out in the wild. 2. The devilled egg's egg white was cold and the rest of the filling was weird room temperature 3. The mixed green salad was supposed to have marinated mushrooms in them, first there were none in mine. My partner's mixed green salad had one mushroom, thinly sliced, not marinated definitely. It was just a bunch of arugula with pine sprinkled on top of it. 4. The vegetable portage soup was actually good. 5. The bread was fine too 6. The tomato salad thin was basically a big slice of tomato with some other stuff on top of it. Only the pickled strawberries were good. But if you want tomato juice get that salad 7. The brannzino was a whole fish. Okay that sounds interesting and looked good. But wait, they didn't give separate plates for deboning it. Cherry on top-also took away the cutlery after the last course. So no cutlery, no plate, and no deboning skills in their regular amateur customer. That's was fun. 8. Lamb chops were under seasoned and unevenly cooked and fatty. 9. Of course didn't even bother asking for dessert. 10. They gave us some small cookies for dessert on the house. That was ok. 11. The bill was $400+ which definitely did not feel like it and safe to say never going there again.

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    Wren
    Melon salad
    Melon salad
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    Amazing cocktail menu
    Boone's Prime Time Pub

    Boone's Prime Time Pub

    4.0
    (199 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    After shopping and walking around the streets, grabbing a bite to eat for lunch here was much…read moreneeded. We had wanted to sit on the rooftop to enjoy the views but it wasn't opening until 4PM so we didn't get to experience that. The clam chowder was on special so I ordered that to start with some peel and eat shrimp, cold- you can get them hot or cold and they were perfectly done and the cocktail sauce wasn't so strong that it overpowered the shrimp which was appreciated. My husband and I shared the trout basket and they were very lightly breaded, not greasy at all and well seasoned. My son ordered a cheeseburger and raved about it so much that he told our waitress on the way out that it was 5-star worthy. Note: he orders burgers everywhere we go so I trust his judgement . It was cooked how he asked- medium rare- and was thick and juicy to top it off. If you're looking for a spot with friendly service and delicious food- it's a must try in Sutton's Bay.

    So the first time we came here was about eight years ago and the place was still just as amazing as…read morewe were remember. This is a bar, but it's also a restaurant in the food is unreal. First time we came here. We came to have a couple drinks and I remember the service was amazing this past weekend we went here and we brought our daughter for her birthday. She had the best time again. The food is still amazing. We'll be coming back as much as we can. I ordered the cod special and my daughter ordered the kids chicken and fries and the chicken was delicious. My fiancé ordered the burger and the cook on it was perfection again you can't go wrong with anything you order here. It's an amazing place. It's a must check out if you're in Sutton Bay.

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    Boone's Prime Time Pub
    Clam chowder
    Clam chowder
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    Vineyard Inn On Suttons Bay

    Vineyard Inn On Suttons Bay

    2.4
    (27 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    We have enjoyed the food and atmosphere here in the past but unfortunately we had an extremely…read moreunfortunate experience! I had planned a very special dinner celebration for my sister and her husband's 50th wedding anniversary. We had a reservation for 10 which was confirmed 2 weeks prior via the owner. Our guests travelled a long way for this event (as far as Atlanta). When we arrived we found the restaurant closed, ruining our celebration. I contacted the owner and she said she was sorry , but they did not have a chef or any staff! SO UNPROFESSIONAL AND SO DISAPPOINTING!

    This is a tired, run down, dirty, overpriced (almost $275/night) place. The property location and…read moreoutdoor space are very nice. The room we stayed in was awful. It had a strong musty, dank smell. We left the sliding door open at all times when in the room and it did not help. The door handle was broken and would not stay closed. The bathroom had hair (not from someone's head) around the sink and toilet when we checked in. The white towels in the bathroom had disturbing yellow stains on them. The shower curtain was stained. The sink and shower fixtures in the bathroom are old and dirty, the toilet seat loose and ill fitting. I strongly recommend looking for accommodations elsewhere.

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    Beach Bistro  " The most popular waterfront restaurant in Leelanau County" Great food, libations and FUN!"
    Beach Bistro " The most popular waterfront restaurant in Leelanau County" Great food, libations and FUN!"
    Corky's waterfront bistro and outdoor seating at the Vineyard Inn on Sutton's Bay
    Corky's waterfront bistro and outdoor seating at the Vineyard Inn on Sutton's Bay
    Great view during lunch

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    Great view during lunch
    Streetside Grille

    Streetside Grille

    3.8
    (150 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Let me start by saying the food was very very good. There were 12 of us and we all liked what we…read moreordered. Pizzas, salads, and burgers - all good. Kids meals also very good. With that being said... the service was the downfall. When we walked in, the only other table that was seated was leaving so we were the only group. They were not busy. We had 12 and they cleared an area and seated us. We placed our drink order and then I asked about splitting the bill and I am not exaggerating one bit. She looked at me and rudely said "It literally says in the menu that we do not split bills and that there will be a 20% gratuity". So, since she is already guaranteed the 20% there is no sense in her being a good waitress from that point on. Again, we were the only table. There were times that we had to go to the bar to refill drinks. Another table did come in while we were there and that waitress was super friendly. Wish we had gotten her as our server. So, we each went to the ATM machine and withdrew $ to split the bill on our own. The very next day, we went to Rare Bird Brewery and when we walked in the staff told us right away about their policy to not split bills. Which we praised them for - excellent service. And in the end because they were not busy, they split our bills anyway. So, my suggestion is that Streetside Grill announce their policy when a table that large asks for seating. It costs nothing to be up front.

    Cute little place on main street! Very accommodating for a…read morelarge group which was much appreciated!! The pulled pork mac n cheese was 10/10, meatloaf cupcakes and fish & chips were all also enjoyed by several people in the group. Even went back 2x on the trip because of the wide variety of options on the menu and space for a big group. Service was slightly disappointing and unhelpful

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    Table area
    Thai chicken wrap
    Thai chicken wrap
    Streetside Grille

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