Made a reservation months in advance and delighted that we took the time. We were greeted by one…read moreof the owners (Susan) as soon as we entered the restaurant. Her warmth and friendliness was matched by the staff who made our dining experience so comfortable. We were promptly seated and received outstanding service. Portions were large and meals come with bread and a house antipasto salad. Our meals were exceptional. My wife had Chicken Saltimbocca and I tried Linguine with Salmon. Chicken was flavorful; salmon was perfect; the pasta was 4 star. The food was so good that we even ventured into a dessert (rare for us). We tried a lemon cake with glaze and VERY fresh strawberries; it was wonderful. A small restaurant that is a gem and well worth it. An outstanding dining experience. Exceptional food; the service and atmosphere were amazing.

Ambiance - intimate, cozy, but also loud Service - had two…read moresteaks ordered medium rare but they were undercooked - sent them back and they came back very burnt on outside, still undercooked but closer (photo) and inedible - sent back again We asked for pasta since they couldnt get the steaks right and thought maybe those meals would be comped but not so much. (Rest of the party was long done by the time we got meals). Asked for the manager but our server (Liz?) said she was the manager and tried to fix it by cooking the steaks more - kinda was uncool to sit while everyone else ate while 2 of our party were waiting. Food : steaks (see above), pesto pasta was good. Heirloom tomato salad was very good but star was tomatoes themselves and presentation was odd with dollop of dressing on each tomato - needed some acidity in the dressing. Chicken saltimbocca was OK but very sweet. Nearby places were closed so we ordered dessert. Tiramisu wasn't very good and peach cake was dry but probably also tainted by the experience. They comped the dessert after we ordered. Bill was over $300 for a crappy experience. Wouldn't recommend. We were here 15 years ago and it was really good and we were looking forward to returning - we live 1600 miles away so it kinda was a big deal to return here over La Becasse. Oh well.

The pizza was awesome. We ordered a medium online for takeout and they give you the option to order…read morehalf of it one kind and half another. We got the deluxe on one side and the barbecue chicken on the other. it was delicious. Plus you can choose a flavoring for your crust. We chose garlic. And the crust was perfectly cooked, I think I asked for well-done, crunchy but not dry. I would definitely recommend.

This place is a Frankfort treasure. The service is amazing. The pizza is delicious. And they're…read moreopen pretty much all the time, which is wonderful in a town where the restaurants are closed on various days and it's hard to figure out what is open when you need to order food. I am so grateful for this restaurant and its delicious pizza. I don't know how they do it, but I'm sure glad they do.

Great place!!! Sit out back on the patio overlooking inlet.... soups are homemade and very good…read more Won't be disappointed pretty chill nothing fancy but very good all around

The Cabbage Shed is a must visit!…read more I've been to Frankfort a few times but I was introduced to The Cabbage Shed during this recent visit. I was surprised it took so long to learn about this place! I visited during the warmer months so the outdoor patio was open. They have a DJ on the patio that allows you to request a song via submitting a song from the available vinyls. It was fun to look through the vinyls he had available and playing throwback songs. The Cabbage Shed is extremely popular so I highly recommend making a reservation, if possible. The outdoor sitting goes fast but they have ample indoor tables. My group was able to at least sit next to a window even though we were inside. The view on the patio is breathtaking! Even if you cannot sit outside, they'll let you step out to take a photo from the second floor if it's not too busy inside. I'm not sure if it's a requirement but every place in this area pour heavy handed. No complaints! I ordered the baked penne with sausage and it was unbelievable. I ordered this dish months ago and I still mention it anytime I reflect on my trip. The dish was flavorful and the ingredients tasted fresh. This was a relief because that's not the case for a lot of places nearby. I was easily able to get a a second meal out of my order. If I'm able to get at minimum two meals from my order it's always worth the price. I will definitely visit The Cabbage Shed during my future visits.

My girlfriend and I came here once before on our first date over a year ago, and it was a great…read moretime. So much so that when her parents came to visit, I wanted to take them here, and I'm glad I did. We made reservations for 4 people ahead of time, which is recommended, and we got a nice table inside. Rachel was our server and what a complete gem of a human. Rachel is funny, attentive, and just plain awesome. Three out of four of us got drinks and my Old Fashioned was made VERY well, I know it's a simple drink, but you'd be surprised. My girls aperol spritz was also made well. Nobody ordered appetizers but I chose a bowl of Morel Forest Mushroom Bisque and HOLY SH*T was it good. Once I tried it I had to make everyone at the table try it and we all had the same reaction. Rachel came to check in on us about the drinks n soup and I expressed how great it was. The pizzas came out a little too soon but it was fine since nobody got appetizers. My girl got the Spanish pizza and her dad ordered the Smoked Brisket BBQ, and they loved their food. The Spanish was a perfect balance of sweet n savory and had a crunch with the nuts and was absolutely awesome. I didn't try the bbq pizza because it was gone quickly haha. I ordered the Chicken Parm, which is going to be hard not to get next time. The pasta seems made fresh, the sauce was bright and flavorful for 'just a red sauce' and the chicken was unreal, just perfect. Outside was crunchy and inside was juicy and perfectly cooked. Now, despite being absolutely one of the best Chicken Parms I've ever had, I was only able to eat about 1/3 of this plate. It was SO much food l but I was excited to take it home. My girls mom didn't get Chicken Marsala til a bit after we all started eating, and when it finally came out it looked smelled awesome. After a little allergy scare ( totally cleared up and no issues on either end) we decided to grab desserts to go (which ended up being incredible as well much later) Rachel and the chef that we met were absolute legends and despite a couple little oversights (early pizzas and late entree) I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm sad I didn't get any photos but everything was too great to waste time on a phone. Thanks Nittolos, we'll be back soon!

We were seated in their outdoor garden area on a pleasant summer night. Beautiful flowers, pergola…read moreand overhead twinkle lights lend a relaxing atmosphere. We started with a limoncello martini and a bottle of Fuga red wine - both excellent. There were 7 of us and we ordered for the table to share Caesar Salad and Pasta Rigatoni. Also, Crab Cakes and Shrimp Alla Vodka. All were delicious. Service was good and we had a wonderful, friendly waitress. Would recommend!

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.

Really well prepared food, we got something from Every…read morecategory and it all came out equal quality made!! The desserts were slightly lacking, but appetizers and entrees were FLAWLESS!! Service was super friendly, he definitely went above the normal for us. Ambiance was casual, we were stuck by the kitchen door so it was a little hectic but the quality of food made up for it!!

We were walking through downtown Traverse City and looking for some place to eat when we passed…read morethis Italian restaurant and figured it looked good. It also smelled like garlic which was awesome. I had Gambaretti which had jumbo shrimp, white wine, lemon, garlic, red paper and I believe it's a type of pasta. It was very good. My friend had the chicken parmigiano which he really liked. This is a very expensive restaurant and it doesn't come with anything else. We ended up paying $6 to get a side a bread with oil and balsamic vinegar. The balsamic was amazing!! My friend also got an Arnold Palmer drink which he said didn't taste very good but he drank most of it anyway.

We ate at this place for breakfast the day after the Ironman race. Food was delicious and portions…read morewere huge. Coffee was hot and fresh. Service was great!

We seem to always order the breakfast burrito with avocado. It never disappoints. Talia(?), our…read moreserver was delightful. Everyone was welcoming! We waited a couple of minutes, but they all acknowledged us, so it was fine.

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.

For dinner on our road trip, we headed to a wonderfully unique spot located inside an old asylum…read morethat has been converted into shops and restaurants. Although nothing is explicitly marked as gluten-free on the menu, the service and attention to dietary needs completely made up for it. Our server was exceptionally knowledgeable and took the time to go through the entire menu with us, ensuring a safe dining experience. While they do not have gluten-free bread available, the staff made sure that every single dish set down at our table was explicitly announced as gluten-free for me, which gave me immense peace of mind. To drink, I ordered a mocktail called Spoke of Genius that was confirmed to be gluten-free, and it was so good. For my starter, I had the minestrone soup, which was absolutely to die for and a major highlight of the meal. For my main course, I ordered the gluten-free fettuccine with no lamb. It was cooked very well, though it was a bit saltier than my personal preference. They even offer gluten-free desserts, but unfortunately, we were far too full to try them. Overall, it was a fascinating and delicious dining experience with top-notch allergy safety protocols, making it a great way to end the night.

The very best Whitefish sandwich in ALL of northern MI!…read more"Simply Amazing" A big thank you and shout out to "Bella" for putting this place on the map! Thank you Port City Smokehouse! You do an amazing job and have the best service and freshest fish.

This was our first visit to the store. It is on the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of…read moreMichigan. It's a very busy store with a lot of Customer traffic. This store is not just a fish processing, smokehouse and serves takeout dinners which I did not try yet. There are plenty of workers and service was quick. There is no place to sit and eat. It is all takeout. We were here on a Friday morning of Labor Day weekend. A very busy time in Michigan's vacation land. There is plenty of parking in a lot adjacent to the store and on the street but watch out for the crazy bike drivers who think they own the road one of the old guys nearly ran me over because he thought he owned the road or maybe he didn't know how to drive a bicycle. Just the word of caution. Will I return? Yes, because it's the only fish, fresh fish, store within 50 or 60 miles of Frankfort. I compare fish processing outlets, to a business just outside Mackinaw city named Big Stone Bay Fishery. We were not in looking for a place to eat just for some fresh fish, and some smoked fish. I think that Big Stone Bay Fishery accommodates the customer better. for instance, they freely provide the customer with ice for the trip back home to the Detroit area.

Higher end restaraunt at the commons. Enjoyed some dishes more than others but overall a great…read moreexperience. We sat at the bar which was staffed by two very efficient bartenders who did it all. It was nice to be able to see right through to the kitchen from the bar. Really enjoyed the mussel special (not sure if this is always on the menu). The prosciutto fig salad was quite good too but a very small serving size for two people to share as an appetizer. The crostini served with the burrata was very tasty and crispy. The best dish was the fettuccine which has pork ragu and fresh parmesan. This was recommended by our server and it did not disappoint. I only wish there were just a couple more noodles because the amount of meat was very generous. If you're deciding between here and the other Italian place also at the Commons (I don't think I can say it by name) I would actually recommend PepeNero's over that one!!!!

Brussel sprouts were to die for! Sweet and crisp and excellent with the almonds! The focaccia was…read morepretty standard. I had the branzino parchment and it was cooked perfectly. My partner had the gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce, and though tasty, it was pretty ordinary. We tried the roll Latini and sausage and well I regretted initially not getting that. I felt that my fish was more outstanding. The tiramisu in the chocolate shell and the cheesecake with amereno cherries were outstanding! Service was good. But there was an unusual request from the chef to have the whole order come in rather than ordering appetizers first and main courses following.. The ambience was very chic.