The Burrow TC

12930 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
(231) 943-1048

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John Bowles

Has the steak and eggs off their brunch menu and it was fabulous. Want to return to try the French dip. Was told it is authentic as you can get.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sydney Webb

Cute spot but very overpriced for the food. It’s made in house which is awesome, however, the flavors were a little strange on both the French Dip and the Clam Chowder. Their Caesar salad had a VERY lemony taste but it actually tasted great. Otherwise it’s not the best but not the worst. Staff was friendly but it’s not worth the price overall.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Tammy McQuarter

The food was good, not great, but good. Our host and server were far from friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: French Dip

james mcvicker

I sat at the bar, as I was dining solo. I was greeted with a smile by the bartender after a few moments. I ordered a drink while choosing my nourishment for the evening. I ordered the crab cakes for a starter, with the braised short ribs as my main entrée. The appetizer came with 2 good size crab cakes surrounded by a Dijon like mustard sauce. The crab cakes were decent, but the mustard sauce was strong and overwhelming. It masked the flavor of the crab cakes completely. I scraped all the sauce to the side and consumed 1 of the 2 served. Within 3 minutes the main course was served as well. Huge fail with timing, not allowing my appetizer to be fully enjoyed prior to main course coming out. The ribs were tender, moist, and flavorful. I was unable to finish everything. I asked if she could package up the remaining food for me that I was unable to finish. This is a service that I appreciate and expect at any quality restaurant that I chose to dine at. Her response was "you want ME to do that ?" Feeling uncomfortable, as if my request was unreasonable, I responded you or anyone else. If I'm spending $87 for 1 person I feel it's the finishing touch for any respectable restaurant to provide their customers. Decent food at inflated prices with sub par service. I tipped 20% regardless. She forgot to return my card. So I had to wait for her to service the rest of the bar, before I could remind her that I still needed my card. Oh sorry lol

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

LP-Light&Power

The Burrow has a clean, warm, but upbeat atmosphere with a short menu of very good offerings. Service is excellent, prices are fair and food is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mussels Appetizer, Toast, French Dip

Hannah Jacobson

Thank you for making my husbands birthday special! Hands down the best dinner we’ve had. The french dip was the best we’ve had, as was the dessert. The service was spectacular! We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melissa

The California eggs Benny was fantastic. Cute comfortable place. Service was fast and fresh. Loved this place and location. Easy to make a reservation

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michelle Young

First time in and it was amazing! Great service, loved the vibe inside and delicious food. My husband and I split the beet salad and crab cakes to start. Get the crab cakes, they were a 10/10 beyond amazing. My husband got the fish and chips which was great and I had the short ribs entree, which was very hearty and just what I was in the mood for. We will absolutely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Cake

Terri Vanias

The place was busy and it had a happy vibe. Food was fantastic! We had yhe scallops and the mushroom risotto. We were seated at a high top table that was tilted a bit which made us nervous with our drinks but it also added a few giggles. We'll be back, for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meredith Weathers

Great food and nice place. Way too cold in the restaurant.

Martin Miller

My wife and I experienced The Burrow for the first time this past November, and we have been back 4 times since, and have had a wonderful experience every time. The Burrow is casual, airy and comfortable and the staff is superbly professional. This restaurant is firing on all cylinders! I have enjoyed, three times now, the braised short rib entree featured on the 2023-2024 Fall-Winter menu and it does not disappoint. There's excellent talent at every station in the kitchen. I appreciate everything - from the design of "what's on the menu?", the execution of a beautifully consistent short rib every single time to the the little stuff like the consistency of the dice of the butternut squash and the use of faro. So creative! The flavor profile is multi-layered, each complimenting the other. The Burrow has become our "go to" dining destination in TC. (First photo is the braised short rib, the second is my wife's sesame encrusted ahi tuna)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Mussels Appetizer, Lobster Roll, Hamburger, Crab Cake

Michelle Karns

Wow. First timer and loved it. Will be back for sure! The Squirtsky!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Malt Fries, French Dip

slobby1bjovi

Make a reservation, sit down and enjoy!
Everything was delicious from the appetizers through dessert. My wife and I shared the wild mushroom risotto w/steak and the fish and chips. Each was perfectly prepared. Portions were big!
The only complaint was that it was a bit noisy. Some corner acoustics could help, but we will be back!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Onion Fondue

Mark R. Walton

Fun place, great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Keri Isenhoff

Great food. Mediocre service at the bar. Never checked on our food. Asked for dessert menu and ordered. Never received so asked the other bartender for our tab.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll

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