15 Best American Restaurants near Elk Rapids

“Great service, and wonderful food! Thank you Antonio and staff. Will be recommending your establishment to my friends!“

“Excellent experience! Visited with 6 business associates, will return“

“Amazing food, great vibe! Much needed option on OMP.“

“so great service this your page“

“The fish is SO GOOD 10/10 & the olive burger 12/10 and Kaylee is a great server so attentive & nice & funny!“

“Aerie is already a stunning dining experience, but Arthur takes it to another level. Attentive, warm, and genuinely knowledgeable — he nailed the pacing, made perfect recommendations, and made us feel like the only table in the room. Truly exceptional service. Request him when you book.“

“Great coffee!!! I nice little place. Great muffins. I had a salad to go.“

“We made reservations months in advance for my sister’s rehearsal dinner, so it was disappointing to arrive and find out our party couldn’t be seated together as planned. Since it was such a special occasion, being separated wasn’t ideal. I appreciated the apology and the complimentary first round of drinks, and thankfully everything worked out in the end once tables opened up nearby. I just wish there had been more communication ahead of time regarding large party seating and a little more effort to help find a solution when we arrived.“

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

“I do not write a lot of reviews, and I feel like most people only take the time to leave reviews when they have something negative to say. Because of that, I actually feel a little bad that I have not written one sooner and wish I would have taken some pictures.

While I cannot speak for lunch or dinner, I have had breakfast here multiple times during my stays over the past four years, and every experience has been fantastic. The food has consistently been excellent, the atmosphere has always been clean, quiet, and relaxing, and the service has gone above and beyond what I have experienced at many other restaurants, including some very high-end places I have visited.

This time, I had the French toast, which was very good and an extremely generous portion. If I had one small suggestion, it would simply be adding a little more toppings, but overall it was excellent. The breakfast tacos were also fantastic. The only minor thing I could suggest there would be having a plate underneath the taco holder to help keep things a bit less messy.

I will say it is a bit on the expensive side, but you are at a resort in Traverse City, so what is not a little expensive there? With that said, it is extremely convenient, the quality has always been very good, and the overall experience has consistently made it worth it to me.

Again, I truly have not had a bad breakfast experience here.

I also specifically wanted to recognize Deisha and Augustine. They have consistently provided top-notch service every time I have visited. Their level of hospitality has been so good that at times it almost felt like I did not even deserve it. They both do an outstanding job and absolutely deserve recognition for the experience they create for customers.

Thank you again for the wonderful breakfasts and hospitality over the years. I look forward to coming back again.“

“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.“

“I was blown away at the special delicious dinner line up as advertised for this week! They just didn’t mention it would be one of, THE BEST dinners I have ever had. Lobster Ravioli, Halibut, Raspberry Tiramisu, a wonderful combination! Highly recommend !! Call ahead on the halibut if need be, as it’s coming in fresh! 🎣 Thank you Jodi, Adam and everyone for a great evening, so yum!“

“The patio view, friendly waitstaff, good food“

“Kudos, bloodymary, truffle fries, and italian sub. All very tasty.“

“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“