Been eyeing this place for awhile. Mainly because they sell the cocktail called Painkiller. It's my…read morefavorite drink to order. So, naturally we had to come just to order that. It did not disappoint. It was 10000/10. They use fresh shaved nutmeg too. *chefs kiss* My husband go the sour cherry and I blinked and he was finished with it haha. Next drinks we got a Gin Fizz (a classic) 1000/10. My husband got a whiskey margarita We came an hour before they closed on a Monday. It was relaxing and quiet and only a few other guest out here with us on the patio. They got a fire pit going in the evening which was nice, or sit on the upper deck patio to watch the sunset. I'd love to come earlier in the day and get a whiskey flight and try the whitefish pate and sit on the upper deck patio.

Super fun tasting room! Order inside and then can take items and sit wherever you want inside or…read moreoutside. High tables, tables, a deck above a seating space. Adirondack chair around a fire pit. Nice garden patio vibe. A food truck in parking lot if interested with limited hours. The flight was perfect and my Cherry sour was delicious! We ordered a cheese dip. A little surprised it was just served with a sleeve of ritz crackers but dip flavor and freshness (from a local place) was delicious.

Had a wonderful experience at the parlor during a recent get away to Traverse City. Went with a…read morelarge group of friends and it had more than enough space to accommodate our group of 12. The waitress was very cheerful and attentive making for a fun experience. The happy hour at this place can't be beat half off all drinks. The drinks were all delicious. It was apparent they were made by a bartender that cares about his craft. The food was also great we just got some snacks but everything was so good especially the hummus and burrata.

Excellent pizza (Frank Capra with double sausage and no pesto substitute mozzarella for feta) and…read morestrong drinks ( Bay bramble, cosmo, strawberry basil lemonade, and Kyoto martini). Happy hour is THE BEST deal!! we had 6 drinks and a $25 pizza ($22 + 3 extra Italian sausage=$25). Service was TERRIFIC !! Attentive without being overbearing or overly obsequious. atmosphere on the patio in summer is terrific. What is there not to love about summer and Traverse City?! Inside it's very cozy and I would think it would be terrific anytime of the year, comfortable sofas, plenty of small and large party seating available. The bar seems to be efficiently run and drinks come pretty quickly. I would strongly recommend.!

For someone that doesn't drink alcohol I understand it can be very tough for others to make me…read moremocktails but the male bartender made me an incredible biscoff martini without alcohol the first time I visited. I liked it so much I went back a week later to order it again, however, they were all out of biscoff so I opted for the maple chai espresso and it was not my favorite. Cute ambiance and would recommend checking this place out though!

Fun cocktail bar featuring Gypsy spirits, sorry, no wine or beer. Colorful decor, with long bars…read morewith tall stools, several four tops and two areas with leathery sectionals. Friendly staff and excellent cocktails. The PB&J Mule is unique and outstanding. Tried Mint Juleps for the first time, wow! Ladies rooms are clean with lots of helpful items. Great vibe, highly recommend Gypsy Spirits!

Stella Trattoria... where do I even start…read more The vibe? Dark, moody, romantic in the best way possible. The kind of place where you instantly feel like you're somewhere special. And somehow, you completely forget you're literally dining in what used to be an insane asylum... which honestly just makes it even cooler. The food was amazing every bite was so good and the wine? Even better. Like, the kind of place where you keep saying "just one more glass" and suddenly it's a whole night. This place is a whole experience, and we will absolutely be back.

What. A. Vibe…read more Walking in, I didn't know where this place would be. It's under an apartment complex with winding hallways. Felt a pinch bizarre. But then you walk in, and you're transported into such a cozy restaurant with an underground feel. Yes it is a bit pricey, but the food was delicious and we absolutely went to town and treated ourselves. So worth it. We all shared everything and there wasn't a bad dish. Our server, well she was amazing. Memorized everything, always checking in (but not in an annoying way), and just so friendly. Highly recommended and definitely make reservations way in advance!

Fantastic cocktails and mocktails! Really loved the krampus. Also appreciated that they could…read moreessentially make majority of cocktails into a tasty mocktail. Would come back in a heartbeat

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

Everything about this restaurant is excellent - the food is always interesting and yummy, live the…read moresoftly lit dining room, the servers are very knowledgeable about menu and wines and very attentive. We had dinner there during restaurant week and appreciated the $45/person three course dinner. Normally more expensive but always worth every penny. My favorite Traverse City restaurant.

Had the pleasure of trying this restaurant recently with a group of friends and it was such a…read morefantastic dinning experience. The restaurant is beautiful inside we were seated in a very private area in the back of the restaurant making for a fantastic space for conversation. The service was impeccable,our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and did a fantastic job managing our party of 8. The food was excellent I can't stop thinking about the steak tartar and the amazing plating and presentation. The pasta dishes were perfectly al dente and so rich in flavor. I would highly recommend making this a go to location for any special occasion you will not be disappointed.

This is a must go location for my family every time we head to TC (which is at least once a year)…read more There's often have around 15-20 of us so going out to dinner can be tough, especially with some dietary restrictions and picky eaters. The Little Fleet is by far the best solution we've found for our meals downtown. There's always something for everyone and the options are ever-changing so we don't get sick of it. It's also a great place for drink later in the evening. I will always recommend this spot to those visiting the area for the first time and it's a crowd pleaser. Most recently, I got the salt and pepper squid from their year round collaborator, Crocodile Palace and I was impressed and surprised. The salt and pepper seasoning, which you can also get on chicken wings, was sour, peppery, and numbing but not truly spicy. It was a very new taste for me but I absolutely loved it!

Perfect spot to go if you are craving a variety of flavors and don't want to be limited to just one…read moreplace. The Little Fleet is a great outdoor spot where you have multiple food truck ranging from pizza and wings, to specialty cuisine. Stop inside for some local brews to pair with your assortment of food and enjoy the atmosphere this unique location provides!

Great view of Traverse Bay. Cold night so ordered the French onion soup. Would not recommend as I…read morecould only taste salt. VERY HEAVILY SALTED. Basic basic bar food so really only worth the view as cocktails are mostly premade. Not a Tito's fan Absolutely an Absolute, Belvedere or Grey Goose martini fan. Will say, they did offer to replace my soup with something else. My guests burger was good and garlic aoli upgrade for fries was a 10.

Nice rooftop, but the kitchen closes at 10:30 and there are no snack options. No bueno.read more

Really cool brunch place in the asylum! The restaurant is small so I don't think the reviews of the…read morelarge crowds realize that. It's a very small space but they do their best and you can see the staff make your food. Everything was great and I would go back!

This brunch spot was the last stop on my Traverse City weekend! The location is unique, as it is…read morelocated in the basement of an old mental hospital that has been refurbished with shops and restaurants. It has a beautiful brick interior which makes the space unique and quite cozy. There are two parts to the restaurant, a back seating area and a hallway seating area. I made a reservation for Sunday at 11:30am which I'm thankful I did as I overheard the hostess say the wait was over an hour to another party checking in. Our waitress was super friendly and took our order shortly after we sat down. The biggest downside to this experience was how long it took for our food to come out. It took 45 minutes for my group to get our food and when it did come out there was an error with one of the dishes, so it had to be sent back. Due to this error that group member ended up waiting close to an hour for their food, which was disappointing. Although the wait was long we all throughly enjoyed our food. I ordered the western omelette with fruit and rye toast, all of which were flavorful. The portions sizes were great for 1 person as well. Overall I had a good experience but would caution anyone going to allow ample time for the meal!

Outstanding ambiance and the food was amazing! We live in TC and are very spoiled with great…read morerestaurants, but we had a really great meal here tonight . Hope you'll get a chance too.

I visited Bushell's during restaurant week and was super impressed! It was a very modern…read moreatmosphere, the food was great, and the staff was friendly and attentive. I am dairy-free and my friend is gluten-free, and they were able to accommodate our dietary restrictions easily!