Fine Dining Restaurants in Traverse City, MI

“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 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“

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

“The food at Minerva's was excellent! I ordered the Chicken Piccata, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the lemon butter sauce complemented the dish without overpowering it, and the portion was just right. The asparagus was also cooked perfectly with just a little crunch, exactly how asparagus should be. Soggy asparagus is one of my biggest pet peeves, and this was spot on.

The only reason I'm giving four instead of five stars was the service. Our dirty dishes remained on the table for most of the meal while our waitress and several other staff members walked by multiple times without clearing them. We also never received drink refills, and our server never came back to check if we needed anything. I could understand if the restaurant had been extremely busy, but that wasn't the case during our visit.

That said, the kitchen absolutely delivered. The quality of the food made the meal worthwhile, and I would definitely return because the Chicken Piccata alone is worth another visit.“