Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms

I wanted to share our experience, we arrived on Saturday May 10 at 6:15pm to enjoy dinner and live music (Restaurant closing at 8pm). Once inside we noticed several empty tables and thought great, we can get some dinner. The hostess was kind and asked if we had a reservation, I hadn't thought to make one and indicated we did not.. She said they were full and couldn't seat us. Sadly, we left and returned to our vehicle to search for another place to eat will visiting the area. To my surprise and frustration, I opened up the Bistro Polaris google maps page, clicked on make a reservation and was able to secure a table for 2 at 6:30 pm. Of course we wanted to go back in and say something, but decided that being turned away warrented us to move on to another place. I understand that smaller farm to table restaurants need to plan for patrians, but this was just rude and I would hope you would take our experience into consideration when turning away customers. Maybe suggest making a reservation for a table while standing in the entrance to the restaurant. gave 3 stars, but 1 is the real review.

The food was INCREDIBLE and the staff were very kind and helpful.

The food is incredible! The atmosphere is friendly and cozy. I highly recommend 👌 ☺️

Truly a special meal. This was BETTER than the photos. Every single thing we ate (baked mozzarella, parfait, salmon Benedict, apple pancake) was so incredibly delicious. Honestly the best meal of the trip. Service was also wonderful. So glad we made the trip out here.

Excellent salads and pizza. Local wine is not bad at all

Service and atmosphere was great. We weren't impressed with the quality of food though. Our $20+ pizzas were soggy and falling apart. Our cheese and meat plate was small, considering it was $36. Drinks and dessert were ok. For a meal that was over $100 for two people, it didn't deliver.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

We loved Sunday brunch at the Bistro Polaris beautiful artwork in the dining room. Jess was a wonderful friendly server We loved the food. It was a scrumptious brunch

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We stopped in after playing a round of golf at Bahle Farms and it was perfect. It's a beautiful place, the food and wine were both great, and Brandon took great care of us. We even fed some goats on the farm after eating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful place to enjoy the beautiful setting and fantastic food. Brandon was our server and he was so accommodating! Such a beautiful property and to enjoy a great meal with excellent service just tops it all off. Thank you for a great experience. Can’t wait to come back for pizza! Brunch was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nicoise w Tuna, Carrot Cake, Baked Mozzarella, House-Made Cookie

We went to the bistro for some wine and food. Got two pizzas and shared a wine. Wine was great, outside seating and service was excellent. It's a great place to come and relax. I do have to be critical of the food though. Pizzas are $20 or more and the ones we got were soggy and fell apart when trying to eat them. Everything else about this place says high end restaurant, but the food just isn't up to that standard. May have been an off day for the kitchen staff. Might try them one more time. Overall, pretty good, but they need to make their food worth the price.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

The music is amazing. Bob Roberts is awesome to listen to with great music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere! We came here twice on a recent trip to the peninsula, once for dinner on Friday and brunch on Sunday. Both times were absolutely delicious and such clean food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrata

Excellent service and food!

Best brunch and the bonus is they take reservations too which is an added bonus.

Been for dinner multiple times & now brunch, will definitely be back for both. Service is so friendly and accommodating too.

Be sure to check it out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrata, Carrot Cake, Pizza Margherita, Beet Salad, Baked Mozzarella

Jaden was the best! The calabrese pizza and Niçoise salad were a perfect dinner for two! When a little hornet kept coming by for a visit the hostess offered to move us to a new table. Can’t wait to come by again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hands down the best stop in Leelanau County! This winery is absolutely breathtaking. The wine is delicious and the food at Bistro Polaris was phenomenal! Our server was very friendly and attentive and grew up right in Suttons Bay. The food, the service, and scenery are the reasons we will be making more trips to Suttons Bay!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Porchetta, Fruit Crumble, Nicoise w Tuna, Da'Beef, Baked Mozzarella