50 Best American Restaurants near Long Lake

“We ordered two large Supreme Pizzas today to celebrate our Priest's Birthday ! The pizzas were really awesome! Everyone really enjoyed them ! Thank you Monique ! We highly recommend Trailside Food Court !! 🥰“

“For any of the Lady's that work or visit there just for info. The Ceder Tavern and Grill is having a Lady's Lunchen August 19th at noon .Frist time I am planning on attending on their. PLAN on stopping again at your bar for some good food and drinks a few times this summer.“

“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“

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

“My kids say the pancakes and potatoes are out of this world! Perfectly cooked bacon, fresh squeezed OJ. For those with a more diverse palate don’t pass up on the stuffed pepper. Kimmy took great care of us!“

“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 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.“

“Good food, perfect breakfast spot, and great service! Thanks, Sarah, for the friendly smile!“

“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.“

“The food is FABULOUS !!!!!! Drinks are great, wonderful environment and great staff“

“Love the food! Always amazing“

“Very friendly, fast and smiling staff. Food is excellent and tasty.“

“Great food, great atmosphere and we smooched the moose! AAA+“

“Wonderful customer service!!“

“Great food! Great Service!“

“Fish tacos are the best! Awesome spot for a boat cruise to grab a beer and a bite.“

“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“

“Drinks and food were pricey ($36 after tip for a side Caesar salad and truffle fries), but expected due to this being a rooftop bar. A little confusing on how to order food. We snagged a table and waited for someone to come by, only to realize you have to get up and order at a kiosk. Drinks were good.“

“I ordered a burger and ribs on door dash. My food arrived hot, well made and packaged, and most importantly, it was delicious. I don't often take time out to write a review here, but I felt the back of the house, front of the house, and the dasher all exceeded my expectations! Thanks to all of you for a wonderful dinner and an amazing experience!“

“Great little place in Traverse City! They have a good variety of tasty beers and the pizza was delicious!“

“Awesome people and vibes!! Inclusive and friendly, food is great and there are delicious healthy options as well. Beers are local and on point. We are regulars now - the Bamber beer is great. Pricing is very fair and portions are substantial.“

“Wonderful place to take the family and great food“

“My Mom had the chili & black bean burger. She loved both! I had the French dip and I was great- the chips seemed homemade. A very quaint space too, but small so while we only waited about ten minutes, I would recommend reservations. Though there is plenty of shopping to keep you busy should you need to wait longer.“

“I love big boy I love eating there. They have the best food every“

“Awesome service, awesome food! First time here today and it won’t be my last. Chicken and cheese enchiladas were wonderful, so were the beans, rice and salad. Wash it down with a bottle of Coca-Cola!“

“Fantastic breakfast here. Their stuffed hashbrowns are so good. The gravy was delicious! Service was fantastic. Highly recommend!“

“awesome playlist, friendly staff, food pretty good“

“I stopped in for breakfast this past Saturday, May 18 and was so impressed with my server Nikki and the terrific Popeye omelet and cherry pancakes, I came back Sunday morning May 19 and had an equally terrific experience, courtesy of Rae, who served me an equally tasty Albuquerque omelet. Both Nikki and Rae were positive, professional, prompt and refreshingly upbeat. In an economy that is all too often focused on commodities, the service your team provided made the food, that much better. I'll definitely be back, the next time I'm in Traverse City and of course, recommend the Flap Jack Shack to people who are traveling there. Please pass my appreciation on to Nikki and Rae, as well as their manager, who has obviously been instrumental in creating a service-first team! ps. I asked Nikki for some chocolate syrup for my Cherry Pancakes and she cheerfully obliged. You should put it on the menu, it's the bomb!“

“I went on Facebook looking for the Best Nachos around and Bree said to come here! she did not disappoint! best Nachos Around!“

“everything exelent to me and wife, lobster and clam chowder soup roles , coffee“

“Best burger and fries in Traverse City!“

“Great breakfast and very clean inside“

“This place was great! The bloody mary was delicious. We had the spinach dip with pita chips and tortilla chips. Tasted great. The wedge salad was so good. My husband had the chicken tenders and waffle fries which he thought were delicious. The wait staff were so friendly too. We will definitely be back!“

“Have been buying Asiago Roasted Garlic bread for years. Great Bread toasted loaded with real garlic cloves. However the last loaf lacked any Garlic at all. Very disappointed is this the new norm to be expected or was this an aberration? The latter I would hope otherwise we will be opting for a new bakery. Have a nice day ?☀️“

“Best olive burger in Traverse City. The burger was cooked perfectly and fries were delicious. This is a one of those classic, local places that become rarer as the years go by. The staff were always nearby and asking how things were going. I'm not a regular, but enjoyed the banter between the regulars and staff.“

“Great staff and great food! We love their Cajun Catfish and Pizza!“

“Very easy ordering process and pickup of a takeout order. The Bradley’s Mac was exceptional!“

“The homemade ranch is amazing! The Cali club was great also. Fries are average, ghost pepper curds are good. Daughter had the pork belly special and it was really overcooked, and son didn’t really care for the chicken tenders. Overall “decent” food, but with a lot of choices, may not return.“

“Delicious calamari !! The best I have ever had ! Great service provided Comfortable chairs and atmosphere we love the fires burning outside on the patio Nice date night dinner with my husband“

“excellent pizza 🍕 great grinders! love the food 😋“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Good start to a holiday weekend. Enjoyed the special menu item Thai Red Snapper and fresh asparagus. Very yummy!! Staff went out of their way to keep us informed since they were very busy.“

“Enjoyed our meal and the service was great!“

“Had great service tonight. Waiter gave my indecisive wife multiple samples. We split the lamb burger and banh mi. The lamb burger is excellent, the bahn mi’s sodium content was off the charts and super gross. They can’t all be zingers! Still love this place, check it out!“

“This place is awesome!got us in last minute the start of restaurant week!!3 course was absolutely fantastic!the BBQ chicken pizza delicious!???? cheesecake on point.would give more stars if possible.???????“

“Cute, clean rustic outdoorsy coffee/sandwich/sweet shop. Very friendly staff, good breakfasts and coffee. The Hershey chocolate cake was so good as was the Apple Pie Slab. The cashier warmed it up for me when I asked. They also have a nice outdoor eating area.“

“Food is pretty good but nothing special. It was convenient as I was staying at Hotel Indigo and it’s right in the lobby. The bar had a nice selection of drink options which was great.

Dennis the manager was spectacular.“

“I almost didn't come here due to the rating and reviews... maybe I just came on an off day, but my fam and I had a nice dinner here. Food was priced fine, we were seated immediately (630 on a Friday, fam of 4).

May was our server and she was awesome. Food was pretty solid as well (I had prime rib). My wife had pasta which she seemed to like. Our kids were hopped up on sugar so who knows.

Either way, management needs to focus on rebuilding their trust (encouraging people to leave reviews more) because while some of these reviews are recent, many seem to be from a time of when it was really bad I guess.“

“I absolutely love this bar. You can bring your dog and pack of smokes. High viz is always welcome. They have pool tables, live music and an awesome authentic atmosphere. The crowd is definitely the blue collar type which I truly appreciate. Everyone is welcoming and down to Earth.“

“I went to Minerva’s at the Park Place Hotel recently, and honestly, I had a nice time. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service was great—everyone was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience feel good.

The food itself wasn’t bad, but I did feel like it could’ve used a little more seasoning to really make it pop. Nothing was wrong with it, just a little on the plain side for my taste.

Overall though, between the vibe and the service, I’d go back. It felt like a good spot to enjoy a meal and relax.“