Black Star Farms Suttons Bay

Beautiful campus. The tasting room is very nice. Love the building structure. The wines are always good the spirits are OK. Most of the staff was wonderful and interactive. One was kind of rude and really didn't know what she was talking about when discussing spirits and mixed drinks. If she doesn't know, she should just say she doesn't know. Overall, good place to try some new or an old favorite from Black Star.

love the atmosphere and the wine we take a walk around the farm to see the horses and the goats. the cocktails are good also. Large selections and options. We have a lot of favorites Delighted which is a rose, red house red, bedazzled sparkling wine great for mamosas, the reislings are great also

Meghan and Ry were so great. Thanks for a wonderful wedding:)

Probably my favorite winery in the TC area. Wine tasting, and there is often weddings and I love to watch a wedding party as long as I have nothing to do with it LOL

We just stayed at the inn for the weekend and had the best time! Comfortable room, great breakfast, beautiful grounds. We rented e-bikes and the process was as easy as just letting them know and they had it arranged for us. The property is located close to the bike path and offered for a fantastic day! I would definitely go back!

People were nice and wine and cocktails were good!

reminds us a bit of Oregon vineyards. Maybe if we'd have visited here first, the Oregon vineyards would remind us of Black Star.

Went vineyard hopping on my birthday. Pulling up to the vineyard was delightful. So beautiful. We sat at the bar and ordered flights from a very nice petite woman. We really enjoyed conversing with her. After serving our flights she disappeared. We didn’t realize it at first. There was a new face behind the bar but she did not approach us or make eye contact. Is she our new server? We asked her for a glass of water and got the vibe we were inconveniencing her. My husband observed, “maybe she’s having a bad day.”
We never did see our original hostess again. Seems it would have been a good idea to communicate who we should continue to order from.
It was pretty odd. Otherwise, we enjoyed the wine. Bonus, you get to take home a wine glass 🍷 for free from the flight..

We had a delightful stay here July 31, 2025! The chef, John, is amazing! He prepared a gourmet breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, and the authentic Italian cuisine at the Bistro. We loved the wines and Tasting Room and enjoyed 2 complimentary flights of wine. Our room was very comfortable and luxurious. It was a beautiful farm and hotel. I highly recommend it.

We've been coming to black star for years now, but after about 15 years of 6-8 visits a year we had exceptional service from Sean! We keep coming back for the best white wines around & my personal favorite cab-franc, but today was different. Sean was kind, informative and provided the best service we've ever had at Black star. Keep up the excellent work.

Beautiful location. Wine tasted good. Really would like to recommend this place, but can't do it.
The Bistro Polaris starters/plates/dishes are, let's say, very bugie, with the exception of the pizza. Pizza was good and plenty.
We ordered the Veggie Crudite (see pic) for $9 with hummus to start with. We got a total of 8 very thin slices of celery, pepper and two halves of a tiny radish with 2 tbsp of hummus. The entrée-size salads were overpriced as well.
The place is labeled as kid-friendly, but has no kid friendly food, no playground. We hoped the goats would make up for it, but no. The goat feed vending machine ($$) was empty. And don't pet the goats.

Again, beautiful place, you can hop from the bistro to the tasting room, etc. But plan for another meal and ice cream stop afterwards.

Hope they will review their strategy and make this more inviting to come back.

Great wines and awesome service!

Stumbled on this place looking for the Tesla charger. Found it and then stayed for the delicious pizza and lovely scenery, beautiful place, excellent service and atmosphere, absolutely loved it!

Great stop, beautiful grounds, nice people and good wine

5 Stars – A Perfect Wedding at Black Star Farms

We just got married at Black Star Farms, and it was truly everything we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely stunning—set against the beautiful backdrop of Northern Michigan, it offered the perfect mix of elegance, charm, and natural beauty.

From the very beginning, the staff was incredible. Every single person we worked with went above and beyond to make sure our day was flawless. They were professional, organized, kind, and genuinely excited to help bring our vision to life. We never felt like just another wedding—they made it feel personal and special every step of the way.

Everything exceeded our expectations—from the planning process to the ceremony and reception. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue, the food, and the overall experience. If you're considering Black Star Farms for your wedding, do it. You won't regret it.

Thank you to the entire team for making our day so magical!

— Eric & Brittany