26 Best American Restaurants near Acme

“We've eaten at Aerie previously. They are participating in the 2026 Traverse City Restaurant Week and had a nice sounding prix fixe menu. First, the service was impeccable. Other than the heating being too hot for those seated next to the windows and small portions for my entree and the small portions for everyone's desserts, it was a good meal. Flavorful. Fresh. I would give the food a higher rating, but my entree portion size and everyone's dessert portion size detracted from giving more than 3 stars.
Also, last year diners were given a 2 for 1 coupon for their Sunday buffet. That was an awesome gesture. No coupon this year is disappointing.😑“

“This was our 2nd wine dinner presented by Grand Traverse Resort & Folgarellis. The food has been creative & excellent quality. The service, including chef's explanation of each course, has been first class. The cost of the dinner & wine pairings is very reasonable considering what is included.“

“We are beyond grateful for the exceptional services we received at the Grand Traverse Resort during our daughter’s wedding and events. The breathtaking views, amazing food, and dedicated staff made for an unforgettable experience. Special thanks to Chef Auston for the Michelin star quality of food and services with a personal touch, Payton Taylor for ensuring seamless event setups and execution all around, Sarah Arnott for the most amazing guest services, and Gaye O’Neal for her warm and incredible leadership. Despite unexpected weather challenges on the day of wedding and reception, the resort team mobilized the staff that quickly restored everything to help carry the celebration forward. The Grand Traverse Resort team worked very well together and looked after each event to oversee that no stone was left unturned ensuring an outstanding setup and a memorable event delivery. We highly recommend Grand Traverse Resort for those seeking an exceptionally extraordinary 7-star event experience! -Dipak & Ginni Doshi“

“A definite hidden gem in TC! Had wonderful breakfast this past Saturday and hopefully the restaurant will be there for years to come.“

“best food we have had in a long time .. the pasta was best I've ever had.“

“The food was delicious here. We ordered the pot roast dinner and then lava cake for dessert. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. Lori was our waitress and she was very friendly and helpful. Definitely will eat here again.“

“True diamond in the rough, food is excellent. Can’t wait to go back again. Thank you Peegeo’s!!“

“Culver’s is a great place to eat no matter where you find them. This Culver’s had an amazing friendly staff !! We will be back next year when we visit again from Florida.“

“While staying in Traverse City, we ventured upon this delicious restaurant. The food was amazing, from the appetizers to the entrees,to the sides, and the drinks; everything was delicious! I would highly recommend their Smoked Cherry Sour, the Smoked & Deep-Fried Wings, the Sword Fish & Black Lentils, and the Smoked Pork Rinds. And the staff? They were friendly and accommodating. We just might have to visit again before we journey home. There were additional items on the menu I was curious to try.“

“so great service this your page“

“Just went to Dons for the first time in 20 years, and it’s as great as I remember! It was my girlfriend’s first time and she’s lived in TC her whole life! Wow!“

“I will always recommend J&S to anyone. I love the atmosphere and the friendly staff. The food is excellent and fairly priced. Great portions as well. The family who owns it gives back to the community 10 fold. A million stars all around. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The service was excellent, the waitress stopping by at just the right times. The olive burger was very tasty as were the fries. Nothing fancy about the interior which I liked, just a bunch of locals enjoying a breakfast / lunch. They have a solid selection of items and I will definitely be back.“

“I was disappointed today when dining at Reflect Bistro for our 49th anniversary. We made a reservation and mentioned our anniversary. The person taking the reservation said he would note about the anniversary. We ordered an appetizer, I had a salad & the Pepperdelle, husband had seafood pot pie. The calamari appetizer was totally different than when we ordered it in the past. It had a spicy sauce drizzled all over it and a pile of arugula on top. The salad was good, but probably 1/2 the size it used to be & not enough dressing. Couldn’t get the server’s attention to ask for more dressing. The pot pie was1/2 the size it used to be, had just a small triangular piece of crust on top of a soup of gravy, peas & corn with 2 scallops, 2 shrimp & a small piece of lobster. The price was $5 more than last time. So you get the picture, 1/2 size of previous portion, fillers of greens to make it look larger & Increased prices. My Pepperdelle had fresh spinach leaves piled on one side of the bowl, the bowl was about 1/2 the size it used to be & the seafood in it was much less than before & the price was raised. Unfortunately we will be writing this restaurant off of our list of favorites from now on.“

“Best Burger in Traverse City!!! I had the Lumberjack burger yesterday for lunch. It was juicy. Mouth watering. Big burger for the price . No frozen meat patty. It was all Fresh!!!“

“We took our daughter snow tubing for her 12th birthday 🎂 the girls had a blast! The fire pit was perfect for adults. The hike down is a little sketchy, but we made it. THANK YOU to the amazing employees! You guys are the best“

“I was staying there do to my significant other in the hospital for a motorcycle accident. There was a few housekeepers there I talked to personally and I want to tell everyone what a amazing job they did to make sure all of our needs were met, as of fresh towels, blankets, and what ever else we needed.. thanks again and God bless each and everyone of you..“

“Great food and comfortable atmosphere“

“This was our second visit. No wait for a table and the waiter was very quick. Our food was delicious. The bar area got a bit crowded. Alot of people drinking and standing around the bar. It was a large beer bus group. Looking forward to visiting again third time!“

“Love the atmosphere! Staff is amazing. If you are in Traverse City, it’s a must!“

“Would I recommend? Hmm. Our server was great ( I wish I got her name) but she was overwhelmed and they were under staffed. The food? Not great. Everything was overdone. The cornbread was dry. I ordered the seared tune salad and the tuna was more medium well. The music could have been a little more upbeat for a weekend. While we all ( a party of 6) ate our food, it wasn’t the greatest. It may have just been an off night, every restaurant has some. I felt bad for our server. She was such a sweetheart. She can’t control the cooking staff or management. Management needs to learn that they need to take better care of their staff to make sure that patrons experience is above satisfied. Will I come back? Maybe. But it might be a long while? Will I recommend? If someone asks me about I will be honest. Will I come out and say you have to go there? No. But I won’t discourage anyone from trying it.“

“Phenomenal Italian food! I love their spaghetti & meatballs. Local staple. Love Love! Also, so excited to be on their wall of fame ;) Great service, thank you!“

“Our server Elizabeth was very nice, and the berry stuffed French toast was so good!“

“First x mas alone in a new city staff was so helpful and picked me out a dinner that I am proud to show off and can’t wait to eat!!!“

“The patio view, friendly waitstaff, good food“

“Our server Elizabeth was very nice, and the berry stuffed French toast was so good!“