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 !! 🥰“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“my friends and family love Mulligans thanks for the consistent quality!“

“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“

“One of my favorite restaurants - it has excellent options for meat lovers (the braised short ribs are delightful) and vegetarians (the quinoa masa cakes are so good)! Don't forget dessert here either.“

“Outstanding ambiance, service best in town and meal absolutely best in the area , highly recommend“

“Sleder’s went out of their way to accommodate our large party. Food was delicious and delivered quite quickly!!“

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

“Wonderful customer service!!“

“The best walleye anywhere in Michigan! Go on a Friday and order the walleye!“

“We stopped here for breakfast after spending a weekend in Traverse City. The food was amazing. We had biscuits and gravy and the breakfast skillet. i highly recommend if you are in the area. We even offered for a young man who was by himself to join us. He was a local who eats there every Saturday and Sunday.“

“Great food! Great Service!“

“awesome playlist, friendly staff, food pretty good“

“Just had the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes. Wowzers! And she had the corned beef hash and scrambled eggs. Spot on breakfast food, top notch service only means we will be back again very soon! Keep up the hard work!“

“The best chicken soup you can get in TC!!!!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“This place was amazing the waitress was also very nice her name was Elise R the manager stopped by a few times also to check on us so that was amazing
And like I found the frie that with from the wine at the volume up my hand to the top of my pinky. It was amazing I love the service I love everything about it but the atmosphere was just a tiny bit loud .. o that was part me. Lol 19 stars. I recommend“

“The wings, the breaded mushrooms…. What more could you dream about 😮‍💨🤍“

“The food and views were great. We believe the fries were done in duck fat which lended a splendid flavor. Fish and chips tasted great. The rooftop sunset views were wonderful. A rating of 4 only for the fact that you order at the register and then drinks are ordered at the bar which is slightly cumbersome, it works just fine as long as you aren't in the mood for a full service place.“

“We enjoyed breakfast yesterday and wanted to give a big shout out to Rae!! She was super cool, and she did a great job on a busy Saturday morning!“

“Best burger and fries in Traverse City!“

“Amazing server and food!!“

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

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

“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 ?☀️“

“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.???????“

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

“Great , quick meal. Very pleasant staff.“

“We wanted to leave a review thanking the bartender with the glasses, who controlled the music. We didn’t catch his name, but his service was above and beyond. He consistently made sure we were comfortable with the men who sat down next to us at the bar, which may not sound like the biggest deal, but as women it’s a luxury to be able to enjoy ourselves while knowing there was someone looking out for us. To that bartender, thank you for being the kind of man women can feel safe around. And you have GREAT taste in music and make a mean vodka soda.“

“Enjoyed our meal and the service was great!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Come here every year over New Year’s Eve and if you are coming now, the outdoor pool isn’t even close to up to temp. It is a big disappoint after the 5 hour drive and no one in hospitality bothered to tell anyone staying here about the pool not being warm considering it’s the main attraction to this place“

“Great place to get food and beer, shoot some pool and meet people“

“Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

We went to dinner at North Peak.
The pork chop with cherry sauce on top was scrumptious.
My wife had the delicious crusted chicken sandwich.
Our kids were happy as pie with their pizza and burger.
Our server Jack is a seasoned pro who was kind and attentive.

Nice Job North Peak! What a great place.

Garrett“

“Food was the best! Those burgers and fish and chips 😋 Sam has only worked there for two weeks but her service was superb! Highly recommend this gem. Oh and they have a fantastic Military discount ❤️🤍💙“

“They take pride in their product. Their dough is made fresh daily. Awesome Grinders.and pizza 🍕 can't go wrong with whatever you order.“

“I habe been intro. to Buds back in 1970´s when I was a camper at Interlochen. Now Each summer when I travel to Interlochen Art Camp I Must go mostley to Buds for my food. I Love the coffee drinks, Oatmeal and lunch. I always bring the students donuts on Wed. - They use to be open later and I missed that.“

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

“Went to Kilkennys after work to watch the world cup and have a drink. Everyone behind the bar was super attentive to our needs and we had a fantastic time.

The couple next to us were insufferable. The wife kept drunkenly complaining about the Brussel sprouts, asking for napkins that were within arms reach, and threw a fit over missing silverware instead of simply asking for some. Hats off to kilkennys bar staff for handling the couple as professionally as humanly possible, I cant say id be able to to the same in their shoes.“

“I've been going here since the 70s, no better prime rib anywhere. The staff are all great, like family, but Debbie is our favorite. I give them a solid 4+ but would take it to 5 if they would ever bring the salad bar back. Love this place.“