Restaurants near Grawn

“Oaky’s is out of the way near Grawn, but it’s worth the drive. Old timers knew the place as Giovanni’s Roadhouse, then Maddy’s Tavern. Both had ok food in a rustic building. Oaky’s owners have greatly improved the place. It’s large and airy inside, with a long wraparound deck outside. The food is mighty fine: the kitchen did a first-class job with our Smoked Turkey Club and Steak ’n Mushroom soup. The servers know their stuff and are a pleasure to deal with. The prices are a reasonable - indeed, they’re a buck or two lower per item than what you’ll find at competitors. And the parking lot isn’t the potholed monster like it was back in the old days.”

“Located just outside Traverse City in Grawn, Incredible Mo's is a massive 35,000-square-foot family entertainment center that delivers non-stop fun under one roof. It is the ultimate destination for rainy afternoons, weekend group outings, or family celebrations.
Championship Bowling: 16 sleek, modern lanes feature comfortable seating, automatic scoring, and lane-side food and beverage delivery.
Action-Packed Arcade: A expansive game floor stocked with classic Skee-Ball, claw machines, immersive virtual reality rides, and modern ticket-redemption games.
Laser Tag & Escape Rooms: High-energy photon laser tag arenas alongside challenging Escapology puzzle rooms offer thrilling, interactive competition for all ages.
Sauce Restaurant: The in-house kitchen serves far better fare than typical alley concessions, featuring scratch-made pizzas, gourmet lettuce wraps, specialty burgers, and a full bar.
With bright, clean facilities and attentive staff, Incredible Mo's easily stands out as Northern Michigan's premier all-in-one entertainment hub.
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“Stopped there for a late dinner and ordered two of the burgers. While the burgers were very good the French fries were extraordinary. Thin, crispy, hot and just the right amount of salt. The best French fries we have had possibly ever had. Husband rates the fries 12 out of 10.”

“These food alchemists put their heart into everything that is served! It was both nourishing and good for the soul! Yummy yummy yummy! Inspiration in my belly! Tc is lucky to have them. Warmest of memories made at their table!”

“I guess I could call this a happy accident, but unfortunately, I can never deliberately try a burger there again. Well I must be gluten-free. I ordered a burger without a bun. I was halfway through it when the server realized that there is wheat in the seasoning used in the burger. Thankfully, I was able to get medication and mitigate the damage. For me it can be quite severe. For someone with celiac disease it could also be severe. So it’s important to know that this restaurant is neither celiac or gluten-free friendly. However, the happy accident is that I discovered the burger taste fantastic. Not sure what to do with that now, lol as I can’t go back and get another one.”

“We love this place and have never had a bad meal from them in years! Great menu options & frequent change ups so there’s always something new to try!”

“First time eating here. The host was super friendly and nice. Loved their pizza. Definitely recommend and will be going again”

“Didn't know that I love soul food!”

“Great food friendly service. South East Asian flavor at its finest! I almost felt like I was back in Phnom Penh. The food was so good Asian places in America usually don’t convey what you get in Asian cuisine but this restaurant does. Keep up the good work. Great work guys.”

“The best Bagels I've ever had.”

“I grew up in this town but left in 1985. I’ve lived in California since and have eaten at a lot of great restaurants including the Laundry, Chez Panisse, Slanted Door and Mr Chows to name a few. This without a doubt rank's right there. I honestly never thought I’d have a decent thing to eat in this town other than bar food but now I know exactly where it is. If you’re hungry for something exceptional look no further. I have never liked mushrooms, but the mushroom toast was my favorite dish. I can’t believe I’m saying it. Thank you Jen and to the staff for a great evening Looking forward to going back.”

“I treated my friends to dinner tonight and the service was just as fabulous as the food. Our server was Kateri (Kat) she took great care of us and also recommended some of the food items on the menu. Everything was delish. We are definitely going back. Thanks Kat for your great hospitality 😁”

“First and foremost, our waitress was April. Y'all, all I can say is, she is one of the most customer minded waitresses I have ever come across. She knew her menu, what was going on in the restaurant as far as customers go, and was very pleasant and not in a fake way. The food was very very good. I had the Chicken Alfredo. Hands down the best I've had. For dessert, it was the Apple Carmel Cheese Cake. OMG sooo good. If you haven't tried the Flying Noodle, I would highly recommend you do.”

“delicious! and friendly staff!”

“A great dining experience!”

“First time here and it was delicious!!! Fresh, fast , tasty food and friendly service! I don’t make it to TC often, but I’d make a trip for this place when I do!”

“Slabtown is one of our must go to stops,everytime we are in TC..the staff are best I've seen ..quality of food top notch ..hot fast ..filling.. no better burger In TC..WISH I HAD A SLABTOWN BY ME...LOL”

“Amazing! Went in to enjoy breakfast with my girls and couldn’t have been more impressed. The food is to die for!! The atmosphere is perfect. The staff is great!. I would highly recommend going in, you WILL NOT be disappointed”

“We loved taproot!! Food was amazing.! Great for gluten free and vegan. Even had a small dog menu! Our pup had a burger for dinner and our waitress was fantastic and welcoming to us and our dog! Thanks for a great experience! We will be back”

“The food was amazing! We really enjoyed talking to the owner /chef, all around great experience!”

“We stopped in for lunch the other day! The nachos and blue gill tacos were great! Cute spot! Great service…we don’t mind the scan to order or ordering at the bar!”

“Janelle’s Famous Chili at Folgarelli’s Market & Wine Shop The kidney beans feel like they were raised on a foggy hillside somewhere that requires a ferry and a strong grandmother. The white beans absolutely spent time overseas. They’ve seen markets. They’ve heard arguments in languages we don’t speak. Then the beef shows up like it owns shoreline. This is Old Mission Peninsula cattle energy. These cows had lake views and a seasonal schedule. They were not rushed. They were probably discussed at dinner parties. You can taste a level of calm in this beef that only comes from animals that knew exactly where they stood in the world. Tender, rich, and behaving like they had a wine club membership before becoming chili. The whole pot has depth. There’s balance. There’s confidence. There’s a sense that someone made this and said, “We are not embarrassing ourselves today.” Every bite feels intentional. Nothing in here is freelancing. Nobody showed up unprepared. This is the kind of chili that makes you reconsider other chilis you’ve trusted. You take a bite and suddenly every crockpot at every potluck you’ve ever attended is on notice. It’s hearty without being reckless, bold without yelling, and it fully understands what winter in Northern Michigan does to a human spirit. If this chili were a person, it owns property, has strong boundaries, and brings the good bread without being asked. If it were on the Food Network, one judge would say “layers,” one would say “this has a story,” and another would quietly try to take a container home and deny it later. Final ruling: Janelle didn’t just make chili. These beans didn’t just get invited. They were vetted. Then she introduced them to extremely well-raised local beef and let them form a coalition. The result is comfort with a résumé. If you’re at Folgarelli’s and you see this chili, you get it immediately. Some foods are lunch. Some foods are dinner. This one is infrastructure.”

“Red Ginger is the full experience. The staff (Randy is our favorite server), drinks, food and atmosphere are simply put… AMAZING! They keep great records for when we call to make reservations. We always get the table we like. They are on top of allergy sensitive issues and are willing to adjust menu items (when they can) so we have more options. We never feel rushed or like they are trying to push us out for another sitting. This is our favorite restaurant to visit!”

“The food is so amazing. These guys are so consistent with it. You could never hope to eat a better burger.”

“I was a little apprehensive that a food truck at a campground would be good. it was amazing! so glad I had it my last night or I would be eating here every night! note: I had the great northern burger.”

“Great! Love the tofu scramble. Re potatoes- suggestion: they used to be better; now to small, get overcooked too easily. No flavor.”

“Our office did Chubby Unicorn's lunch catering and it did not disappoint! Amazing sandwiches, beautiful salad and super tasty treats. Very impressive and made me look like a hero to my co-workers. :)”

“awesome playlist, friendly staff, food pretty good”

“Mama Lu's catered our wedding with their starters, sides, and taco bar, and it was a huge success! They were easy to work with from the start, and we were able to customize and choose the taco bar and offerings to fit the needs of our guests! 10 out of 10 stars! ❤️🎉 Thank you!”

“Omg seriously the best cookies we’ve ever had !! Hands down! Way better than Crumbl and Insomnia! Anytime we are in TC we will definitely stop here for cookies! We’ve tried many kinds and they are all amazing!”