50 Best American Restaurants in Traverse City

“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“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“I am very pleased with the service I keep getting. I have a dairy allergy, and they always remove what I can't have and note it on the order. Appreciated and noted!!! Thanks, everyone!

Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate a dairy/egg allergy for me. I then go home and add what I can have.“

“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“

“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!“

“While staying in Traverse City, we ventured upon this delicious restaurant. The food was amazing, from the appetizers to the entrees,to the sides, and the drinks; everything was delicious! I would highly recommend their Smoked Cherry Sour, the Smoked & Deep-Fried Wings, the Sword Fish & Black Lentils, and the Smoked Pork Rinds. And the staff? They were friendly and accommodating. We just might have to visit again before we journey home. There were additional items on the menu I was curious to try.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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 love Don’s 💗. I have fond memories of going as a child, and now take my own children any time we are back in town. We proudly wear our Don’s shirts here in MO!“

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

“A pretty good spot. Most menu items are between $10-20. We did not order a burger, but there are 10 or so unique burgers on the menu. The jalapeño popper items (omelettes, burgers) really stuck out to me. I had the Philly wrap, it was great. Portions are not super huge, which is just fine. Cole slaw quality needs to be checked, that or it is just not their best item. The interior is very homey and will remind you of your home town diner.“

“Great breakfast and very clean inside“

“Wonderful place to take the family and great food“

“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.“

“They have absolutely amazing food here!! It is by far my favorite comfort food place to eat and the staff is incredible.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“We always have a great experience tubing! Staff are amazing and the hill is so much fun. They even added a snow machine! My only issue is the bathrooms. They aren’t necessarily gross, just older and not well maintained. It’s hard taking my smaller kids in them.“

“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 food and comfortable atmosphere“

“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.“

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

“Best Burger in Traverse City!!! I had the Lumberjack burger yesterday for lunch. It was juicy. Mouth watering. Big burger for the price . No frozen meat patty. It was all Fresh!!!“

“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.???????“

“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!“

“Enjoyed our meal and the service was great!“

“Lindsay was the best waitress ever! Food was excellent!“