“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.”
“I love this place. Very rarely do you get to experiencing a paired tasting at an affordable price. Every employee was enthusiastic about the brand and was very knowledgeable. Nothing is worse than going to a winery/brewery/distillery and the server has no clue about the label. Will be returning! Please check this place out!!!”
“What a great visit today with Ernest! Had not been here in a couple of years and we wished we had started there today. Would have spent the entire day there. Ernest was fun, welcoming and did not rush us even though we got in close to closing time. Wine was phenomenal and Ernest was even better! Until next time!❤️”
“Amazing how it has grown. Yet, as one of their biggest supporters in the past 20 years I no longer enjoy their beer. They joined the bandwagon on cans only. The only one that benefits from can only is the investor in my opinion. I do enjoy filling my growler on occasion.”
“Ames Street Cafe is the best in town! From breakfast, lunch to the yummiest baked goods you'll ever taste. Don't miss out when you are in the Traverse and Elk Rapids area.”
“This was a nice place of respite. The ciders were good, the views were incredible, and the staff were very nice. I wish they had food available when we went. Otherwise it was a great experience!”
“One of the best Mexican food in town! They’re at the little fleet for December and we tried their special torta, it was AMAZING my husband and I kept talking about it all day! Follow them on instagram to always know where they are!”
“Blown away by the flavors that are absorbed in the doughs! Real apples in the fritters, sweet cherries for the danishes, nice crisp on the out sides of the doughnuts and Hugh smiles from the ladies behind the counter. People are always coming and going from the shop so hurry in before they run out!”
“Ethanology is always a great spot to grab a cocktail. Their menu is always really creative and they source local ingredients to make their drinks and spirits. The bartender today gave us two tastings of their gin and barrel aged gin after chatting about it. Everyone who works here is always very personable and passionate about the spirits. My husband and I are not fans of gin typically, but we would definitely drink the gin here. We always love to sit in the loft area with some games and cool decor.”
“Pearle's is a must try if you are in the Elk Rapids area. Their Cajun cuisine is excellent! Be sure to try the collard greens, fried green tomatoes, and crawfish cakes for starters. The bronzed shrimp dinner is one of my favorites. The fried chicken salad rocks too.Their traditional Cajun favorites like jambalaya or ettoufe are authentic and very well done.Don't like spicy? Their pot roast and fried chicken dinners are anything but ordinary and second to none. There are po boys and muffalettas for less spicy choices too.They even have a spicy bloody Mary with a crawfish and stuffed jalapeno in it.The atmosphere is casual and upbeat. The wait staff are friendly and knowledgeable.Don't miss it!”
“Perfect quick stop for lunch, good to grab a slice of pizza and a soda. Seating indoors or outside behind the restaurant. The staff was friendly and the food was ?”
“My wife and I took a little trip to 2 Lads on a day of visiting several wineries. We were very impressed with the breathtaking views and friendly customer service we received!”
“We recently partnered with Mission Proper to host a social event for our nonprofit. Jen, the owner, and Andrew, the manager, extended warm and generous hospitality to our group. They both went above and beyond to welcome us, and their efforts contributed to a vibrant gathering. Everyone who sampled the food that was served raved about how good it was! We had an amazing event and we look forward to partnering with Mission Proper again in the future.”
“I loveeee the sandwiches here, my family makes it a point of coming every year we're on the peninsula. U customize which is very fun, and the bread and spreads are great. I do wish they had a vegetarian protein option, but otherwise it is perfect”
“We were in town for the polar Express and stopped in for a bite, the staff were very friendly and kind and the pizza was phenomenal. Great place to stop on and fill your belly definitely will not disappoint.”
“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.”
“I was overwhelmed with gratitude when stopping into the Dam Shop yesterday. The attentive service offered by Mike the manager and other employees was pleasantly surprising. Mike was extremely welcoming and took extra time and effort to accommodate my daughter’s food sensitivities. Also, we have ALWAYS had wonderful experiences with the baristas - Sarah, Emily and Audi - love them! Their friendly and helpful nature goes a long way. My daughter and I love the coconut milk option for lattes. We just love this place for so many reasons. The DAM shop all the way!Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating to food allergies and sensitivities.Parking: Very easy parking in their own private lot”
“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.”
“I'm a little late it writing this review but it needs to written. The service at this restaurant was one of the best experiences I have yet had.Everything on the menu looked so good that I couldn't decide what to order. The chef came out and offered to make a seven course dinner with his choice of different menu options and wine pairings so that I could try as much food as possible.It was a night to remember, thank you!”
“Best side salad I've seen in a very long time. Perfect topings and salad variety.Your Ribs where delicious ?Great flavor and perfect smoke and cook on them.Paired with a pinot nior and it made for an amazing meal.”
“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.”
“Great pizza and salads - our weeknight go to with them being open later than other places in ER. And they just started serving breakfast sandwiches which are delicious and very affordable (similar price to the gas station's sad sandwiches). And for the midwesterners that need to know, they have good ranch :) lol”
“Johnny’s Torch Riviera is an amazing re-boot of a timeless atmosphere on the lake. It’s affordable, the vibe is lively and friendly, and service is nothing short of exemplary! 10/10 would recommend!”
“It was a good place but you have to site on the regular pic nick tables for shade today and they were covered in food and melted ice cream. We wiped it down best we could but you know ice cream”
“For more than 50 years the Town Club has been serving Elk Rapids fine good and drink. The renovation is fantastic, modern with small town charm. Just had dinner 4/24/23, still great. Try the Home Run burger!”
“If you ever find yourself on the southeast side of Torch Lake, be sure to stop by here. Plenty of drinks to choose from in a chill atmosphere. I didn't get food this time but will definitely try it next time.”
“Had dinner with family at the Foundry Craft Grillery in Elk Rapids. Food was delicious and our server was wonderful. They had a trivia night and we participated and it was fun. A great experience and looking forward to going back sometime soon ? my first time here. Yall made a great impression on me. ”
“How have we missed this place? So glad we stopped in to try Chang Express. The server was nice and did such a great job explaining the sauces and dishes. We ordered one dish and told her to surprise us with one of her favorites. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. Rice was great, the hotness was perfect for me at a level 5. We are already talking about going back to try some other dishes. So glad we made the stop.”
“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!”
“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.”