7 Best Bar & Grill in Traverse City

West End Tavern Bar & Grill • $$
12719 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City

Customers` Favorites

French Onion Soup with Provolone Cheese and Ciabatta
Maple Glazed Bacon Sprouts
Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
Lobsterfilled Mushrooms
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
Pan Seared Walleye
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Prime Rib Sandwich
House Side Salad

“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.???????“

4.3 Superb283 Reviews
T-Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City

“A favorite spot to grab food after playing on the Hill. Love the cheese curds and the ranch dressing!“

5 Superb12 Reviews
Bootlegger's Bar & Grill • $$
119 S Union St, Traverse City

Customers` Favorites

1 2 lb Public Enemy Burger
Crab and Spinach Dip
The Roadblock Poutine
Fried Perch Dinner
Sante Fe Egg Rolls
Sweet Potato Fries
The Cali Club
Garlic Fries
Club Sandwich
Perch Basket

“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.“

4.3 Superb136 Reviews
Hayloft Inn Bar & Grill • $
5100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Customers` Favorites

Hay-Loft Bean Dip
Chips and Queso
Taco Salad
Hot Wings
Burrito

“Teagan was amazing! Very friendly and attentive to our needs. She was always coming to our table to checkup on us. Best waitress I ever had ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! We had such a good time that we came back the next night. The food was great too!“

4.3 Superb66 Reviews
Dillinger's Pub Bar & Grill • $
121 S Union St, Traverse City

Customers` Favorites

The Road Block Pork Belly Routine
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Hamburger Basket of Fries
Santa Fe Egg Rolls
Fish and Chips
Club Sandwich
Rodeo Burger
Perch Dinner
Perch Basket
Pulled Pork

“Experience is really what matters. Nobody raves about the food if the experience is terrible.
The food was mid at best. That said, it's the right set of options.
The server was fantastic, and kept all options for food or drinks readily available.
The service was engaging, measured and professional - we were there visiting a dying family member. She didn't know that, but her presence matched the moment and the needs. Unexpectedly special -“

4.1 Good151 Reviews
Peninsula Grill Bar & Grill • $$
14091 Center Rd, Traverse City

Customers` Favorites

Parmesan Encrusted Whitefish
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Cherry Chicken Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Mac and Cheese
Hanger Steak
Artichoke Dip
Smash Burger
Dirty Fries
Wings

“Would I recommend? Hmm. Our server was great ( I wish I got her name) but she was overwhelmed and they were under staffed. The food? Not great. Everything was overdone. The cornbread was dry. I ordered the seared tune salad and the tuna was more medium well. The music could have been a little more upbeat for a weekend. While we all ( a party of 6) ate our food, it wasn’t the greatest. It may have just been an off night, every restaurant has some. I felt bad for our server. She was such a sweetheart. She can’t control the cooking staff or management. Management needs to learn that they need to take better care of their staff to make sure that patrons experience is above satisfied. Will I come back? Maybe. But it might be a long while? Will I recommend? If someone asks me about I will be honest. Will I come out and say you have to go there? No. But I won’t discourage anyone from trying it.“

4.1 Good176 Reviews
Camp Critter Bar & Grille Bar & Grill • $$
3575 US-31, Traverse City

“I almost didn't come here due to the rating and reviews... maybe I just came on an off day, but my fam and I had a nice dinner here. Food was priced fine, we were seated immediately (630 on a Friday, fam of 4).

May was our server and she was awesome. Food was pretty solid as well (I had prime rib). My wife had pasta which she seemed to like. Our kids were hopped up on sugar so who knows.

Either way, management needs to focus on rebuilding their trust (encouraging people to leave reviews more) because while some of these reviews are recent, many seem to be from a time of when it was really bad I guess.“

3.1 Average29 Reviews