Restaurants in Traverse City

“These food alchemists put their heart into everything that is served! It was both nourishing and good for the soul! Yummy yummy yummy! Inspiration in my belly! Tc is lucky to have them. Warmest of memories made at their table!”

“Great food! Happily drove several hours to enjoy this TC gem!”

“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”

“Red Ginger is the full experience. The staff (Randy is our favorite server), drinks, food and atmosphere are simply put… AMAZING! They keep great records for when we call to make reservations. We always get the table we like. They are on top of allergy sensitive issues and are willing to adjust menu items (when they can) so we have more options. We never feel rushed or like they are trying to push us out for another sitting. This is our favorite restaurant to visit!”

“Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service!”

“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”

“First time eating here. The host was super friendly and nice. Loved their pizza. Definitely recommend and will be going again”

“I treated my friends to dinner tonight and the service was just as fabulous as the food. Our server was Kateri (Kat) she took great care of us and also recommended some of the food items on the menu. Everything was delish. We are definitely going back. Thanks Kat for your great hospitality 😁”

“A great dining experience!”

“Incredible wings…tossed to perfection. Detroit Wing Company can not be beat.”

“Omg seriously the best cookies we’ve ever had !! Hands down! Way better than Crumbl and Insomnia! Anytime we are in TC we will definitely stop here for cookies! We’ve tried many kinds and they are all amazing!”

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

“We loved taproot!! Food was amazing.! Great for gluten free and vegan. Even had a small dog menu! Our pup had a burger for dinner and our waitress was fantastic and welcoming to us and our dog! Thanks for a great experience! We will be back”

“We have unfortunately only been in once so far! But plan on going back often in the future! my 11 year old daughter is absolutely obsessed!!! The owners are so welcoming and informative on all of the food options! 10/10 recommend. 👌”

“Our party of 7 was delighted with our menu options and choices. All the food was delicious and our server was courteous and attentive. The owner even stopped by our table to check in and was elated with the feedback we were able to give about our experience. Great food! My only complaint is that the space is quite noisy when it’s full. Otherwise it was awesome.”

“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.”

“Lamical review We first came here 20 years ago and we’re charmed by the ambiance, the fireplace and the delicious food. Our most recent visit in February 2022, after several years absence, was a sad disappointment. 1. We had to ask the waitress if the cheap hunk of dry buttered bread with a soft crust represented the baguette. Unfortunately it did. It was not sourdough as advertised. The waitress said it was a “wheat sourdough”? Ok, sure. 2. The French Onion soup was saltier than the Atlantic Ocean, was mostly bread filled with few onions, and was topped with mozzarella not gruyere. 3. The entrees were mediocre at beat. I’ve never ordered anything other than the roast chicken and was looking forward to it. The chicken was piled on top of the potatoes and broccoli in nouveau cuisine fashion and was drenched in a weird creamy sauce. The beef bourguignon was served with strange gigantic noodles. Not good. The price fixe items were mediocre. 4. Service was decent. The bus boys did a great job of filling our water glasses, which was appreciated given the salt level. We sadly and regretfully won’t be coming back.”

“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.”

“Great food Great experience Dan the waiter is amazing ! Very friendly , professional waiter , highly recommend Dan - he’s the best !”

“Beautiful winery, amazing service, and a beautiful view!”

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

“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.”

“We had a fantastic time at this spot – the service, food, and drinks were all top-notch! We really enjoyed our cider and wine flight during our visit to the old state hospital. For food, we tried some delicious small plates, including the Whitefish Pate and the Charcuterie Board. It was hard to pick a favorite cider, but Cinnamon Girl and Tepache were both incredible and truly tasted like autumn. We even left with a growler of each!”

“I can't say enough good about this place. We went for the hibachi portion of it and had a blast. Yes, it was a bit pricy but your getting a ton of food and great entertainment! Staff was welcoming and kind, and the best food I've had in a while. Can't wait to come back for more.”

“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”

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

“The staff was phenomenal, the atmosphere was laid back and not pushy, absolutely awesome! We ended up getting a wine club membership for out of state shipping and loving every minute here. It is a little off the “main road” as a tourist but absolutely worth it!!!”

“Our favorite wine on the peninsula! The menu is simple compared to others in the area, but each wine they offer is a classic that's bound to please. The building itself is a louder/open atmosphere, but the view is beautiful and there was some seating outdoors. We tried 3 different wines in the flight and each were very good”

“Love the food! Always amazing”

“amazing food and great service!”

“Great food friendly service. South East Asian flavor at its finest! I almost felt like I was back in Phnom Penh. The food was so good Asian places in America usually don’t convey what you get in Asian cuisine but this restaurant does. Keep up the good work. Great work guys.”

“Best sushi in Traverse City! Staff knows your name and remembers your favorites, makes recommendations. It never misses!”

“seriously the cutest retro environment and the best food. the service and staff were the best.”

“delicious! and friendly staff!”

“Had lunch there today. First time will not be my last! I had the French's Dip. Delicious! Staff was friendly and fun. Highly recommend!”

“As experts in breweries we found this to be one of our favorites out of 75 different venues we have visited in the last three years! Can miss place for beer and mex food”

“Didn't know that I love soul food!”

“Locally owned, great fresh food.”

“Outstanding reviews from guests at our Welcome Party with Folgarelli's catering service. Patience with me in planning the event, amazing food (locally sourced), and great staff to provide food and bartending services. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you :-)!”

“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!”

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

“I went to Farm Club while on a ski trip with my friends and we just loved this place! It has an amazing atmosphere and wonderful food and drink options.”

“Shared the short rib Benny. So good. Definitely can share. Portions are huge. Best Bloody Mary I have ever had. Definitely will come here again.”

“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.”

“This place serves very good food at very reasonable prices. We opted to upgrade from hashbrowns to a fruit cup, and it was well worth it. Lots of fresh, local blueberries! Service was prompt and friendly despite every table being full.”

“A definite hidden gem in TC! Had wonderful breakfast this past Saturday and hopefully the restaurant will be there for years to come.”

“True diamond in the rough, food is excellent. Can’t wait to go back again. Thank you Peegeo’s!!”

“Went in this past Sunday for brunch and to say the meal was stellar doesn't fully describe it. The owner was such a kind and bubbly lady who truly cared about her customers, her server was equally as sweet. Our food was quite literally the BEST MEAL we have ever eaten on a vacation and we will 100% be coming back for more! My wife ordered the Honey Bee Crepè & I believe I got the Croquè Madame with added Raclette Cheese. We divided our meals so we each got a savory and a sweet and we were not disappointed until the end when it was all gone. Thank you so much for making my 50th Birthday brunch the best meal ever! Can't wait to come back again to try another menu item. Crepes & Co deserves 100 🌟”

“Incredible food and a gracious host in Chris. We will be visiting again and again.”

“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!”

“We visited on 7/8 for a lunch. Food was delicious as always. My nephew accidentally dropped his very FULL shake and it hit the wall and spilled on the floor. The staff was incredibly kind and gracious, replacing his drink very quickly and cleaned up the mess in no time. He was VERY sad and embarrassed but Eden was so sweet and showed him such grace. Thank you for helping him feel ok with having an accident and not making him feel worse! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“First time here and it was delicious!!! Fresh, fast , tasty food and friendly service! I don’t make it to TC often, but I’d make a trip for this place when I do!”

“My new favorite go-to for a healthy yet flavorful meal! I’ve gotten three generations of my family craving this works of delicious art. I even tell strangers about this establishment. The Target courier told me I should become a spokesperson for Playa in TC as I was stressing to him that he needed to take his mom there when she came to town for a visit. Huge selection, great staff, friendly service and the order ahead option is very convenient.”

“1st time today with friends. I had the pork tacos. so yummy. 🥰”

“Take out order this evening. No idea what you put in your pizza but it was flippin' fantastic. The pepperoni had enough spiciness and crispiness to keep me grabbing slices until I couldn't waddle back for more. Highly recommend to anyone in the area here.”

“First time here and it was delicious!!! Fresh, fast , tasty food and friendly service! I don’t make it to TC often, but I’d make a trip for this place when I do!”

“God visited this Culver’s location in Traverse city. Staff was quick and helpful, place is immaculate and ( God ) great. Same as all the other Culver’s locations but here when you walk out, there is a beach! - God”

“Coffee And baked goods are very good”

“Fun, friendly and energetic staff. they make you excited to get your coffee/Energizer. My daughter was struggling to decide what she wanted and the person taking our order asked her probing questions (like what's your favorite candy, lemonade flavor, lollipop flavor) to help her decide what to get! Definitely recommend!”

“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!”

“Such a cute spot! I got a Taro Boba Tea and the BBQ Banh Mi - both were delicious!”

“Great breakfast and very clean inside”

“The summer rolls were AMAZING and the meatball pho was delicious. I will definitely be going back.”

“Good location fun can bring dog”

“Oh my gosh I finally went in and I was blown away by the beautiful baked goods and the reasonable prices. The owners couldn't have been nicer and the baked goods are absolutely delicious. Do yourself a favor and don't take as long as I did to go in there!♥️”

“Best gf/vegan baked goods we’ve ever had!!”

“amazing drinks and fantastic service!”

“Very nice place to escape to on a dreary day. Stopped by on a quick color tour and had a very relaxing break from driving. Great coffee and selection of quick bites. Very nice drive getting out on the penisula as well”

“Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Zach made the best old fashioned.”

“Great food! Brought the family out for Ramen and nobody left hungry. Even grandson approved!”

“FOOD IS GREAT. SHANNON WAS MY SERVER. SHE DID A WONDERFUL JOB SERVING ME AND WAS VERY PUNCTUAL WITH MY FOOD. CHECKED ON ME CONSTANTLY MADE SURE I WAS SATISFIED. SHES ONE OF THE GREATEST SERVERS IVE HAD THERE. VERY FRIENDLY AND ENJOYS HER JOB TO MAKE THE CUSTOMER HAPPY. FOOD WAS MADE JUST HOW I WANTED! IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER!!! FOOD WAS ON TIME. DEFINITELY REFER THE COTTAGE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EAT FRESH FOOD!! I LOVE EATING AT THE COTTAGE!!! :)”

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

“This was our first visit here we got here because of the hot passport. Excellent service and great beers.
Leah was our server and she was fantastic, I'm sure she needs a raise.”

“Recommended by a friend. This place was great! Delicious food. Friendly staff. Great layout. Overall, great experience all around and would recommend. Thanks!”

“East Bay Pizza in Traverse City is hands down 5/5! The pizza didn’t even stand a chance—we devoured it so fast I didn’t have time to take a picture. That should tell you everything you need to know. 😂 Amazing flavor, great crust, and to top it off, their ice cream is just as good! Highly recommended if you're in town!”

“True diamond in the rough, food is excellent. Can’t wait to go back again. Thank you Peegeo’s!!”

“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”

“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'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.”

“I treated my friends to dinner tonight and the service was just as fabulous as the food. Our server was Kateri (Kat) she took great care of us and also recommended some of the food items on the menu. Everything was delish. We are definitely going back. Thanks Kat for your great hospitality 😁”

“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 ?☀️”

“I was very disappointed with my donuts. As it is they were kinda pricey. But I really don’t mind paying if it’s worth it. I took my donuts home and out the bag and my nutty donut were gross. It was like they got wet I don’t know what happen to them. I had the little nutty donut hole before and they tasted good. This was the regular size donut. I seen on the receipt they offer a refund. But such an inconvenience to drive the way back and have to wait in line. Especially when you worked all night. Who wants a wet & cold nutty donut. I know I don’t. Sorry Pottery Bakery. You got a thumbs down from me.!”

“Be of my favorite place to eat in the town”

“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.”

“Amazing food….. breath taking atmosphere and better service. I would drive 5 hours for this place. The drinks are out of this work with a top notch selection of many spirits”

“Best pizza ever!! I ordered jets pizza forever and they don’t even compare to this pizza!!”

“Best sushi in Traverse City! Staff knows your name and remembers your favorites, makes recommendations. It never misses!”

“Good food, good service,friendly atmosphere, I will definitely eat here again.”

“Order the Burrito Bowl and Loco Carnito Taco - Excellent. Affordable price and great service.”

“Didn't know that I love soul food!”

“Great food! Great Service!”

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

“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!”

“seriously the cutest retro environment and the best food. the service and staff were the best.”

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

“FOOD IS GREAT. SHANNON WAS MY SERVER. SHE DID A WONDERFUL JOB SERVING ME AND WAS VERY PUNCTUAL WITH MY FOOD. CHECKED ON ME CONSTANTLY MADE SURE I WAS SATISFIED. SHES ONE OF THE GREATEST SERVERS IVE HAD THERE. VERY FRIENDLY AND ENJOYS HER JOB TO MAKE THE CUSTOMER HAPPY. FOOD WAS MADE JUST HOW I WANTED! IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER!!! FOOD WAS ON TIME. DEFINITELY REFER THE COTTAGE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EAT FRESH FOOD!! I LOVE EATING AT THE COTTAGE!!! :)”

“Great food!! Everything was fresh and hot. Our server was super nice as well. Chicken fajitas and beef tacos hit the spot! Can’t wait to dine again.”

“Excellent service tonight. We were celebrating my son’s 9th birthday and they made it extra special. He said it was the best dinner he ever had. Very impressed with our waiter and staff. A+”

“delicious! and friendly staff!”

“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 ❤️🤍💙”

“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”

“First time eating here. The host was super friendly and nice. Loved their pizza. Definitely recommend and will be going again”

“We have unfortunately only been in once so far! But plan on going back often in the future! my 11 year old daughter is absolutely obsessed!!! The owners are so welcoming and informative on all of the food options! 10/10 recommend. 👌”

“Our server Elizabeth was very nice, and the berry stuffed French toast was so good!”

“Mama Lu's catered our wedding with their starters, sides, and taco bar, and it was a huge success! They were easy to work with from the start, and we were able to customize and choose the taco bar and offerings to fit the needs of our guests! 10 out of 10 stars! ❤️🎉 Thank you!”