Restaurants in Traverse City

“These food alchemists put their heart into everything that is served! It was both nourishing and good for the soul! Yummy yummy yummy! Inspiration in my belly! Tc is lucky to have them. Warmest of memories made at their table!”

“We love this place and have never had a bad meal from them in years! Great menu options & frequent change ups so there’s always something new to try!”

“A great dining experience!”

“I treated my friends to dinner tonight and the service was just as fabulous as the food. Our server was Kateri (Kat) she took great care of us and also recommended some of the food items on the menu. Everything was delish. We are definitely going back. Thanks Kat for your great hospitality 😁”

“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”

“First time eating here. The host was super friendly and nice. Loved their pizza. Definitely recommend and will be going again”

“Absolutely love this restaurant! It is our favorite in Traverse City - truly the best Italian you can find anywhere! It is one of our go to spots (we go all the time). We went there tonight to celebrate my mom’s birthday and Armani made it truly such a special and memorable evening that we will always remember and cherish as a family. Miyoshi is also simply amazing!! If you want the best Italian and best service you truly cannot find anywhere better than The Flying Noodle. Everything we have ever ordered here is spectacular and they are doing everything right. We love their classic marinara, cheese bread, and meatballs just to name a few things (their sauce is legendary)! So much love for this little restaurant and their entire team that goes above and beyond each and every visit to create the best experiences! 🥰”

“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!”

“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”

“Incredible wings…tossed to perfection. Detroit Wing Company can not be beat.”

“This is our favorite restaurant in Traverse City. I’ve dined here many times times over the past several years and have been impressed each and every time. The food is always above expectations and on every visit there is something new to try. The atmosphere is cozy and never rushed. From the gracious owner, to the exceptional servers and the amazing bartender (she really is the best) they always make you feel like family. If you haven’t been there you are missing out on a wonderful dining experience.”

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

“Omg seriously the best cookies we’ve ever had !! Hands down! Way better than Crumbl and Insomnia! Anytime we are in TC we will definitely stop here for cookies! We’ve tried many kinds and they are all amazing!”

“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”

“Shared the short rib Benny. So good. Definitely can share. Portions are huge. Best Bloody Mary I have ever had. Definitely will come here again.”

“Great food Great experience Dan the waiter is amazing ! Very friendly , professional waiter , highly recommend Dan - he’s the best !”

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

“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.”

“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”

“What a great find! Excellent brews and food. I was craving a good salad after having too much roadtrip food. The chicken salad did not disappoint. On top of that the staff was so welcoming and friendly. I’d definitely make this a regular if I came here regularly.”

“Beautiful winery, amazing service, and a beautiful view!”

“This was one of our favorite sushi places we've ever been to. The sushi was really good! The staff was helpful when we had questions and we needed help identifying pictures with the menu. We had the spicy edamame and seaweed salad for an appetizer, and they were both delicious! The drinks were flavorful and we were satisfied with our whole experience! Everyone was nice and kind!”

“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.”

“Mama Lu's catered our wedding with their starters, sides, and taco bar, and it was a huge success! They were easy to work with from the start, and we were able to customize and choose the taco bar and offerings to fit the needs of our guests! 10 out of 10 stars! ❤️🎉 Thank you!”

“Came from Florida for the lights but weather was cloudy. Found this place and decided to check it out. Micheal was awesome! Knowledgeable and attentive. We had a great experience. Ofc the wine was great as well!”

“The staff was phenomenal, the atmosphere was laid back and not pushy, absolutely awesome! We ended up getting a wine club membership for out of state shipping and loving every minute here. It is a little off the “main road” as a tourist but absolutely worth it!!!”

“My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary this past weekend. Beautiful views and great wine. Can’t wait to come back in the summer. Thank you Terry for helping us pick our flights :)”

“Outstanding ambiance, service best in town and meal absolutely best in the area , highly recommend”

“great coffee and ambiance!”

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

“Great food friendly service. South East Asian flavor at its finest! I almost felt like I was back in Phnom Penh. The food was so good Asian places in America usually don’t convey what you get in Asian cuisine but this restaurant does. Keep up the good work. Great work guys.”

“Best sushi in Traverse City! Staff knows your name and remembers your favorites, makes recommendations. It never misses!”

“Best burger in TC! The bun is the icing on the cake!”

“delicious! and friendly staff!”

“Great brews and friendly staff! What could be better except free beer 🙄🤩”

“My first lunch from Chubby Unicorn!! OMG! I had the Millionaire’s 1/2 sandwich with the French onion soup…seriously the best lunch in TC!! Loved it so much and getting it again tomorrow, HAVE TO!!”

“Awesome food, Raspberry sour was great also. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Glad we stumbled upon this gem.”

“Outstanding reviews from guests at our Welcome Party with Folgarelli's catering service. Patience with me in planning the event, amazing food (locally sourced), and great staff to provide food and bartending services. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you :-)!”

“This was legit one of the best burgers I've had. Neat place to eat too.”

“A definite hidden gem in TC! Had wonderful breakfast this past Saturday and hopefully the restaurant will be there for years to come.”

“OMG… SOOOOO GOOD! We called ahead to see how busy it was and Stephanie was delightful on the phone. When we came in Stephanie’s warmth, charm and friendliness met us at the door! She chatted with us about the restaurant and how it’s a product of her and her husband’s love for food. Everything is sourced from specific farmers so they know where all their ingredients are coming from! 💗 Our sever Vynessa 😊 was AMAZING, took great care of us, gave recommendations, chatted with us and poured love into her service! The food…. Holy smokes, it was so effing good! We had risotto, the flavors and textures just complemented each other perfectly, the best risotto I’ve ever had. The quiche was just as good and had great ingredients of rapini, sweet potato, broccoli, carmalized onions and more! We also had roasted potatoes and bacon sausage. We grabbed a scone and cinnamon roll to go, haven’t tried them at the time of posting this review. Please go here, support small, support local and have some of the best food of your life! P.S. it was so good, we went back the next day and it was just as wonderful! 💗”

“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 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.”

“Locally owned, great fresh food.”

“Didn't know that I love soul food!”

“I went to Farm Club while on a ski trip with my friends and we just loved this place! It has an amazing atmosphere and wonderful food and drink options.”

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

“We got our cake done by Water's Edge Sweet Tooth & we're so glad we did. Working with Kim was so enjoyable and the tasting was something out of a rom-com!!

Kim was professional, listened to what we wanted, punctual with delivery and we ended up with the most beautiful and delicious cake EVER. I STRONGLY recommend the apple butter vanilla cake, I'll be dreaming about it forever.”

“This place serves very good food at very reasonable prices. We opted to upgrade from hashbrowns to a fruit cup, and it was well worth it. Lots of fresh, local blueberries! Service was prompt and friendly despite every table being full.”

“I tried them three years ago, I enjoyed everything about them”

“True diamond in the rough, food is excellent. Can’t wait to go back again. Thank you Peegeo’s!!”

“Good location fun can bring dog”

“The best Bagels I've ever had.”

“amazing drinks and fantastic service!”

“The food was delicious here. We ordered the pot roast dinner and then lava cake for dessert. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. Lori was our waitress and she was very friendly and helpful. Definitely will eat here again.”

“First time here and it was delicious!!! Fresh, fast , tasty food and friendly service! I don’t make it to TC often, but I’d make a trip for this place when I do!”

“awesome playlist, friendly staff, food pretty good”

“First time here and it was delicious!!! Fresh, fast , tasty food and friendly service! I don’t make it to TC often, but I’d make a trip for this place when I do!”

“My new favorite go-to for a healthy yet flavorful meal! I’ve gotten three generations of my family craving this works of delicious art. I even tell strangers about this establishment. The Target courier told me I should become a spokesperson for Playa in TC as I was stressing to him that he needed to take his mom there when she came to town for a visit. Huge selection, great staff, friendly service and the order ahead option is very convenient.”

“The summer rolls were AMAZING and the meatball pho was delicious. I will definitely be going back.”

“Such a cute spot! I got a Taro Boba Tea and the BBQ Banh Mi - both were delicious!”

“Just had the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes. Wowzers! And she had the corned beef hash and scrambled eggs. Spot on breakfast food, top notch service only means we will be back again very soon! Keep up the hard work!”

“We love chilling at Silver Spruce when we come back to our hometown, so we had to use them to cater beer for our wedding day! We were able to do a few kegs of different kinds & it was an absolute hit! Super easy because of self pouring option with the jockey box and delicious! Highly recommend Silver Spruce Brewing for your wedding day brews!”

“Cute little stop on our Old Mission Peninsula drive. Salted maple latte was delicious and the outdoor pet friendly lawn was very relaxing. Highly recommend stopping here on your road trip or vacation.”

“The food is outstanding! Love that hot honey sauce!”

“1st time today with friends. I had the pork tacos. so yummy. 🥰”

“Just had the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes. Wowzers! And she had the corned beef hash and scrambled eggs. Spot on breakfast food, top notch service only means we will be back again very soon! Keep up the hard work!”

“The food is FABULOUS !!!!!! Drinks are great, wonderful environment and great staff”

“Best burger and fries in Traverse City!”

“Nice cozy brewery. The owners are great people and great brewers . 2 beers that are my favorites there are Sweetbrier wheat and Juniper Rye which they claim is an IPA .”

“Ordered an oreo ice cream birthday cake and it was excellent. Everyone loved it including those that don't care for oreo. Their ice cream really is the best!”

“Very nice establishment, great coffee, refreshing atmosphere.”

“Toddler and mama “approved” and loved. I’ve heard of Slabtown cookie but we just ventured our way to try it for ourselves and WOW, no picture or words can give justice to how their sweets taste. My son has happy to say the least 😋”

“Staff was SO kind and accommodating to our boy's (loud and busy 🙂) soccer team!! Pizza was delicious and space worked so well for our larger group. THANK YOU to Ben and staff for the hospitality! We will definitely be back when we're in TC and recommend to others.”

“Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Zach made the best old fashioned.”

“True diamond in the rough, food is excellent. Can’t wait to go back again. Thank you Peegeo’s!!”

“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”

“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've been going here since the 70s, no better prime rib anywhere. The staff are all great, like family, but Debbie is our favorite. I give them a solid 4+ but would take it to 5 if they would ever bring the salad bar back. Love this place.”

“I treated my friends to dinner tonight and the service was just as fabulous as the food. Our server was Kateri (Kat) she took great care of us and also recommended some of the food items on the menu. Everything was delish. We are definitely going back. Thanks Kat for your great hospitality 😁”

“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 ?☀️”

“I was very disappointed with my donuts. As it is they were kinda pricey. But I really don’t mind paying if it’s worth it. I took my donuts home and out the bag and my nutty donut were gross. It was like they got wet I don’t know what happen to them. I had the little nutty donut hole before and they tasted good. This was the regular size donut. I seen on the receipt they offer a refund. But such an inconvenience to drive the way back and have to wait in line. Especially when you worked all night. Who wants a wet & cold nutty donut. I know I don’t. Sorry Pottery Bakery. You got a thumbs down from me.!”

“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.”

“Great food- authentic atmosphere- friendly wait staff - reasonably priced.”

“Amazing food….. breath taking atmosphere and better service. I would drive 5 hours for this place. The drinks are out of this work with a top notch selection of many spirits”

“Best pizza ever!! I ordered jets pizza forever and they don’t even compare to this pizza!!”

“Best sushi in Traverse City! Staff knows your name and remembers your favorites, makes recommendations. It never misses!”

“Good food, good service,friendly atmosphere, I will definitely eat here again.”

“Order the Burrito Bowl and Loco Carnito Taco - Excellent. Affordable price and great service.”

“Didn't know that I love soul food!”

“Best burger in TC! The bun is the icing on the cake!”

“Great food! Great Service!”

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

“The food was delicious here. We ordered the pot roast dinner and then lava cake for dessert. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. Lori was our waitress and she was very friendly and helpful. Definitely will eat here again.”

“The food is amazing. good variety of dishes and the prices are reasonable. Great atmosphere - contemporary.”

“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!”

“Great food!! Everything was fresh and hot. Our server was super nice as well. Chicken fajitas and beef tacos hit the spot! Can’t wait to dine again.”

“delicious! and friendly staff!”

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

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

“Food was the best! Those burgers and fish and chips 😋 Sam has only worked there for two weeks but her service was superb! Highly recommend this gem. Oh and they have a fantastic Military discount ❤️🤍💙”

“Excellent service tonight. We were celebrating my son’s 9th birthday and they made it extra special. He said it was the best dinner he ever had. Very impressed with our waiter and staff. A+”

“Excellent food. Filet Mignon was succulent . Tuna Steak was perfect. NY Strip was delicious. Tonja provided superb service. It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for and it was well worth it for such great service and wonderful food. It was my husband and girlfriends birthday and you really made the night. Thank you 😊”

“Shared the short rib Benny. So good. Definitely can share. Portions are huge. Best Bloody Mary I have ever had. Definitely will come here again.”

“We visited on 7/8 for a lunch. Food was delicious as always. My nephew accidentally dropped his very FULL shake and it hit the wall and spilled on the floor. The staff was incredibly kind and gracious, replacing his drink very quickly and cleaned up the mess in no time. He was VERY sad and embarrassed but Eden was so sweet and showed him such grace. Thank you for helping him feel ok with having an accident and not making him feel worse! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“My husband and I both enjoy Indian food. This is hands down the BEST Indian food we’ve ever had! I had Daal Tadka and my husband had Daal Madkani. We also shared garlic naan. The ambience is modern with of course an Indian vibe. The aromas walking in were very enticing yet not over powering. They have a large variety of food. Plenty of vegetarian options which I was pleased with. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Service was timely yet not constantly interrupting. The chef brings the food to your table which was a lovely touch. I’m addition to the food being delicious, it’s very generous portions. We both had plenty left over to take home. Highly recommend this gem when you’re in Traverse City. We will likely visit it again before we head home next week!”

“I tried a flight of beers at Tank Space and found the beers quite nice. The staff was nice enough, and the place was comfortable and casual. The kellerpils beer was my personal favorite of the bunch I tried. With the burger place next door, this is a great place for a beer; the dynamic between these neighboring stores is great. It’s definitely worth a stop.”

“What a fun vide, the decor the lights and the overall feel is lots of fun. My wife and I stopped after dinner for a drink and our bartenders were attentive and help with suggestions. They engaged in conversation and we enjoyed our one and done.”

“Fantastic new microbrewery, serving up interesting, well crafted brews, local ciders and wines. Plenty of NA options too. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, engaging. Beautiful, well thought out space and branding. Overall, excellent experience. Can’t wait to visit again.”

“Didn't eat, just had a hot Macha. Warmly received and quickly taken care of. Pretty good volume of people present for a mid Wednesday morning. Personally I'd prefer more smaller tables than the large community tables inside, but that's just me. Love the outdoor space but it was too cold to use this visit. Very cool building and love the parking lot not being dirt or paved but a gravel infilled grid. Looking forward to going back to try more things.”

“We held our outdoor wedding vows and celebration here and couldn’t have been happier! We wanted a casual, indoor/outdoor venue that would provide our guests with a laid back atmosphere to connect and celebrate. This venue was perfect for us! We also loved that we were able to rent out the upstairs apartment for the weekend, too. It was so convenient and made set up easier on the day of.”

“i love this gas station so much but i was getting my chicken tenders that i love so dearly and the gentleman named mark was so rude. he was just lazy and wasn’t wanting to help. i honestly just feel bad for the guy that was working with him. other than that everything was great but mark has got to go.”

“I was having a pretty rough day because my flight got cancelled and I needed a place to hang out for a few hours. The staff was incredibly accommodating and very friendly. I've been to many Starbucks across the country and this was the best experience I've had of all of them. If I want coffee the next time I'm in Traverse City, I will be coming back to this store.”