29 Best Bars in Traverse City

“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“

“Good location fun can bring dog“

“Best burger and fries in Traverse City!“

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

“Great staff and an amazing atmosphere to enjoy with your fur babies. One of my favorite breweries in town.“

“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!“

“Great experience with our skipper Jamie and the Tera John spirit of the waters cruise“

“Always have a great time here!“

“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“

“Great place to get food and beer, shoot some pool and meet people“

“#1 The chai latte is to die for here. 2. My only disappointment was I did not have more fingers to lick after worshipping every bite of my Monte Cristo sandwich. Heavenly . 3. The Valentines cannoli was as delightful as those from North End in Boston. We will be back, in the meantime will send all our friends and family to hold our barstools down. Hats off the the nicest, most skillful bartender and coffee batista!“

“We stopped in at the end of our Friday night while visiting. The drinks were great and they had live music. It ended up being a small but lively crowd! The bartenders were incredible behind the bar and very personable. Worth it for the view!“

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

“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!“

“Came here for our Bachelor/ette party over labor day weekend and had a riot! The music was awesome, dance floor was great, food and drinks were phenomenal and their ranch is out of this world!! We had such a great time!! Highly recommended! 👏“

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

“The wings, the breaded mushrooms…. What more could you dream about 😮‍💨🤍“

“As a Traverse City local and a regular at North Bar, I can't recommend this spot enough! The rotating seasonal cocktails are always a highlight, keeping things fresh and exciting with every visit. The staff here is simply amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and always making you feel welcome. Whether I'm popping in for a casual drink or meeting up with friends, the atmosphere is always spot-on, offering just the right vibe for any occasion. North Bar has become my go-to, and I’m always looking forward to the next visit. If you're in TC, you absolutely need to check it out!“

“Sleder’s went out of their way to accommodate our large party. Food was delicious and delivered quite quickly!!“

“Great food! Great Service!“

“I loved everything about this restaurant except the price. That being said, you get what you pay for. 2 very tasty beers, and 2 huge plates of crispy fish & chips for my girlfriend and I with some whitefish dip as a starter set us back about $100. The drive there is part of the experience so dont forget to look around and imagine the life you'll never have owning or working at any of the hundred vinyards. The service was stellar, for our large group + 1 baby we felt well looked after. The beer was delicious, but if I knew it was $10 for 1 glass and roughly $25 for a growler, id have brought my own cup. If I'm back in Traverse City, Ill definitely go back for the fish and chips and a growler of beer.“

“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!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Love the atmosphere! Staff is amazing. If you are in Traverse City, it’s a must!“

“Highly recommend the Thanksgiving buffet at Minerva's in Traverse City. There was a lovely assortment of of Thanksgiving foods as well as some delicious salmon! Service was good, the quality of the food was high and the atmosphere was relaxed so that we never felt rushed“

“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.“

“If you're looking for solid, well priced experience with excellent views - look no further. Chef Luke Hill and his team do a fantastic job. I would return and I would recommend to others.

- A Well Travelled Northern Michigan Native“

“We have been seasonal in South Haven for 4 years and we are always looking for a great spot. Stopped in tonight and we were just blown away by the service, environment, menu ,drinks and the food!! The food was amazing , fresh and abundant! Our bartender Megan was exceptional and so attentive and a great representation of your restaurant!!! Cheers!!! Also the hostess was so great!!“

“Cool atmosphere and good service - always for me.“