“we stopped in the bar this past Saturday and weren't disappointed at all. In fact the black and blue burger was the best burger I have had in a very long time. The bartender was very nice and took great care of us. I'm already looking forward to our next time there.”
“We loved this charming local establishment. Central Lake is a quiet little enclave nestled between Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay and we felt so welcomed by staff and local patrons alike, and the food was excellent (hint: be sure and pick up a "french toast" muffin to go when you're done eating). It can be difficult to find good and reasonable priced dining in resort areas, so this one should definitely be on your list! Our hotel hostess was familiar with Touch of Class, but said she would mention it to other guests as well, as it's just a short 9-min. drive.”
“We travel a lot and enjoy good food. This place was a hidden gem. Great food. Good service..menu had great options. This place is a must. Better than other local spots in Bellaire.”
“Wow! I am allergic to gluten so I have to have gluten free crust. I have learned to order cauliflower crust, because I’ve never had a gluten free crust that tasted like anything other than perhaps cardboard. We’ll that just changed! The gluten free crust at Classic Pizza is delicious! It was soft, and had flavor! I’m so happy that I put aside my negative attitude about GF crust and tried it, Classic Pizza is my new favorite pizza place!”
“We like this cosy place. We enjoy this great kitchen. We are treated very well. We don't miss coming here to have a fine evening with Maggie and Taylor, and the other fine people. Our New Year's dinner was nice: Spinach salad, Lobster bisque, Short ribs, Beef Wellington, and desserts.”
“Delicious!! Everything we had we loved. The warm pretzels come with cheese, honey mustard and Pb&J!! Yum!!! So many good food & drink choices. Nice atmosphere and service was excellent.”
“This place is fabulous! Went today for my wedding cake tasting. Ruthann was very accommodating and kind. She provided us with a few types of cupcakes to try and accommodated for my gluten free guests.The cupcakes were absolutely delicious. My future father in law keeps talking about how good the wedding cake flavor cupcake was. The buttercream is her own special recipe and great. We look forward to the wedding, knowing that our guests will love the cake and cupcakes!”
“My wife loved the Iron Skillet.I had the biscuits and gravy, so good. The biscuit was huge and the gravy plentiful. Our waitress was fun and helpful. That homemade cinnamon toast was delicious. Most definitely, we will stop by any time we're in the area.”
“Hats off to the staff of The front porch. I was in there today for their Christmas meal. And what an awesome meal it was. I felt like family in there. What a great place, Bob Gustafson.”
“Lavender Vodka?! Say what?! Simply decorated just enough to feel that ambiance of a warm distillery. We sat at the bar and dabbled in the Lavender spritz and a Manhattan. Both were excellent and left us wanting more. The bartender wasn't super chatty even when we tried to make conversation. Maybe he was just having an off day, but nonetheless he made great cocktails. Definitely worth the stop if you are I. The area.”
“Delicious coffee and amazing service every time. I recently moved here and I’m so grateful for our cozy little coffee shop in town. The food is always delicious also. I love stopping here before work in busy mornings or for lunch breaks ☕️?Parking: Big lot”
“Great newer building, staff is always friendly and helpful. Only minor issue is its very loud inside with the kids play area.....but it was an awesome play area!”
“Been here both just with my husband and tonight with a large group and they have always been excellent with the food and service. Very accommodating when available and the food is very good. Highly recommend the brisket but it's hard to go wrong! The "trash can" nachos are so much fun, and delicious!! The vibe is chill, but not trashy. Definitely a sports bar with what's on TV and the decor but anyone can have a great time. Good for families, couples or grabbing a drink while catching a game yourself. Will definitely be back!!”
“GO HERE NOW!!! Bill and Kristin are absolutely wonderful! Their store has something for everyone and they are helpful, friendly and their products are unique and delicious. My girlfriends and I stopped in while on a weekend trip and spent probably forty five minutes in the store smelling spices and drinking their delicious teas. Everything is thoughtfully made and packaged. If you need a gift, are hosting an event, or just enjoy good conversation The Spice &Tea Exchange is a must.”
“Called in an order for pickup and I didn't realize that they weren't open yet. I mentioned that we had skipped lunch but understood that they didn't actually open until 4PM. The person who answered the phone (I'm assuming she was the owner) kindly offered to make our food early so that it would be ready when the place opened. Now, that's just one reason why we are already fans of this place. The second reason is the FOOD. We ordered the Mongolian beef bowl and pork sliders. Both were absolutely tasty! We were pleasantly surprised to find this gem in Bellaire as we are new to the area. Needless to say, we will be back to try their other eclectic dishes in the very near future. Customer service goes a long way in my book. And when it's backed up by delicious food...well, what can I say, this is a place you do not want to pass up. P.S. Sorry that there aren't any pictures of the food. We were famished and gobbled it right down. =)”
“Excellent place to just chill and work. I had a cinnamon brown sugar latte and a cherry strudel, both of which were delicious. Staff were super friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy and charming. I will be back next time I'm in the area!”
“Very nice brewery, was vey busy when I was there but still managed to give great service. The sandwiches are unique, which I like along with the normal favorites.”
“Visited late on a Saturday night, close to closing time. Manager Michael was very accommodating and made us feel welcome. Great guy. The food was excellent, service great. Thanks for taking care of us!”
“not bad pizza,buts it's a little different everytime. I order from here quite a bit,so I'm pretty happy. just one thing tho,I would love it if you dumped those little tiny ham pieces and use larger pieces. you can't really taste those and they mostly just fall off . squares of ham work well. thank ”
“My overall experience was nice, the workers were lovely most of the time I was in and they worked quickly. My food was delicious but my sandwich wasn't cut.”
“This post is mostly about the Patton Farms Beef served at the Bellaire Bar. I rarely eat red meat, but this Patton Beef somehow tastes different- like the difference between a grocery store tomato and a tomato plucked from a garden. The cows run free - I know, the farm is just a little down the road from where I’m building my new house. If you find yourself in Bellaire, go to the Bellaire Bar and order a burger- don’t smother it in a bunch of sauces - beef this good stands on its own.”
“We were staying at a nearby resort and visited Toonie's twice. Both times for dinner. Fast and friendly service and reasonable prices. Will stop again if in the area.”
“Fun time’s. Great location! Easy parking lot to navigate. Super friendly staff. Clean large restrooms. Food is great, pizza was awesome! Pretzel bites were a hit too! Lanes are in great shape.”
“Took the grandkids skiing, then to Ivan's for pizza, French fries and hot chocolate! They loved the action at Ivan's and had a blast skiing.Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids running around everywhere.”
“One of our favorite places at Shanty Creek! Cozy atmosphere, friendly service and clientele. All season bar with an outside fire pit for skiers and cooler weather. Nightly entertainment available throughout most prime season times. Excellent location! Good food!”
“A classic "dive" bar. That's not a dig, it's a reflection of the charm the place has and the food. Only complaint is that the fries and onions rings could either cook or drain just a little bit longer, but that didn't stop us from gobbling them ”
“i mean it wasn’t that bad, but they could have done better. i’ve never had a terrible experience, but one time we ordered pizza for delivery and it took 2 and a half hour so we called and they never put in the order so we gave up…”
“This place is amazing. The service was great from the time we entered the establishment to the time we left. Everyone was friendly, it’s a relaxed atmosphere and all the food was outstanding the drinks were poured perfectly. I recommend you try this place out. Moderately priced but well worth every ”
“I've edited since my first review. Up one more star. Since I knew I would be going again even if the other experience didn't go well. They have a jukebox, which I LOVE. It's a hole in the wall bar, which I also prefer. The other patrons are super friendly (and not JUST the guys), the bartender who's been serving me lately (different from the first review i did) really goes out of his way to make me a great drink, and is friendly as well. Prices are very reasonable. I've been going on Sunday nights, so it's not too crowded.”
“We stopped here at the Central Lake location on a day drive of the area. We left with several bottles of the Bloody Mary mix and vodka rhubarb and strawberry.The drinks were all fantastic, there is a large menu of choices. Drew was working that day and he was knowledgeable and made the trip fun. This is a place the locals love. They have several locations and i can’t wait to get home and start mixing.”