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!”

“Great food! Happily drove several hours to enjoy this TC gem!”

“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”

“We always get the crispy chicken Caesar salad. It is the best salad ever. We live 3 hours away and we talk about this salad every day! Can’t wait to come back again! The pasta is delicious too, and the garlic dots!!”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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 !”

“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 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”

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

“Awesome people and vibes!! Inclusive and friendly, food is great and there are delicious healthy options as well. Beers are local and on point. We are regulars now - the Bamber beer is great. Pricing is very fair and portions are substantial.”

“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.”

“I can't say enough good about this place. We went for the hibachi portion of it and had a blast. Yes, it was a bit pricy but your getting a ton of food and great entertainment! Staff was welcoming and kind, and the best food I've had in a while. Can't wait to come back for more.”

“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!!!”

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

“Our favorite wine on the peninsula! The menu is simple compared to others in the area, but each wine they offer is a classic that's bound to please. The building itself is a louder/open atmosphere, but the view is beautiful and there was some seating outdoors. We tried 3 different wines in the flight and each were very good”

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

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

“Ownership and staff are amazing- soon to be the best place in town for coffee & cocktails”

“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!”

“First time caller long time watcher of burgers going by. 5 stars, got the proper burger. Looking forward to going straight down the menu. Very satisfying !”

“delicious! and friendly staff!”

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

“Everything we ate was great! We were still talking about the sandwiches, the fresh dill dip, the broccoli cheddar soup all afternoon. It's a nice touch that the meat was heated, as well as the bread toasted. Chef's kiss. The Chubby Unicorn is now our favorite sandwich shop in TC.”

“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 :-)!”

“As experts in breweries we found this to be one of our favorites out of 75 different venues we have visited in the last three years! Can miss place for beer and mex food”

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

“Our party of 7 was delighted with our menu options and choices. All the food was delicious and our server was courteous and attentive. The owner even stopped by our table to check in and was elated with the feedback we were able to give about our experience. Great food! My only complaint is that the space is quite noisy when it’s full. Otherwise it was awesome.”

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

“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!”

“Locally owned, great fresh food.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Best gf/vegan baked goods we’ve ever had!!”

“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”

“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.”

“awesome playlist, friendly staff, food pretty good”

“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.”

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

“Went in this past Sunday for brunch and to say the meal was stellar doesn't fully describe it. The owner was such a kind and bubbly lady who truly cared about her customers, her server was equally as sweet. Our food was quite literally the BEST MEAL we have ever eaten on a vacation and we will 100% be coming back for more! My wife ordered the Honey Bee Crepè & I believe I got the Croquè Madame with added Raclette Cheese. We divided our meals so we each got a savory and a sweet and we were not disappointed until the end when it was all gone. Thank you so much for making my 50th Birthday brunch the best meal ever! Can't wait to come back again to try another menu item. Crepes & Co deserves 100 🌟”

“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!”

“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!”

“This was our first visit here we got here because of the hot passport. Excellent service and great beers.
Leah was our server and she was fantastic, I'm sure she needs a raise.”

“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!”

“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 best Bagels I've ever had.”

“Best burger and fries in Traverse City!”

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

“Earthen Ales is a pleasant place to enjoy a beer. I stopped by to try a flight of beers and really enjoyed their darker ales. It feels pretty casual and welcoming, and I like how it’s kind of hidden away back there. I’ll have to look out for their beers in my neck of the woods.”

“East Bay Pizza in Traverse City is hands down 5/5! The pizza didn’t even stand a chance—we devoured it so fast I didn’t have time to take a picture. That should tell you everything you need to know. 😂 Amazing flavor, great crust, and to top it off, their ice cream is just as good! Highly recommended if you're in town!”

“Stopped here on our way out of town and SO glad we did!!! The gingerbread latte and chestnut mocha are both to die for! The molasses cookie that came with the gingerbread latte was also amazing. On top of that, the atmosphere is so cool. Definitely do yourself a favor and stop by when you’re in Sutton’s Bay!”

“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 😋”

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

“Best Burger in Traverse City!!! I had the Lumberjack burger yesterday for lunch. It was juicy. Mouth watering. Big burger for the price . No frozen meat patty. It was all Fresh!!!”

“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!”

“First time caller long time watcher of burgers going by. 5 stars, got the proper burger. Looking forward to going straight down the menu. Very satisfying !”

“Great food! Great Service!”

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

“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!”

“delicious! and friendly staff!”

“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.”

“Great food and atmosphere!”

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

“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.”

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

“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+”

“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.”

“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 ❤️🤍💙”

“Wonderful place to take the family and great food”

“Our server Elizabeth was very nice, and the berry stuffed French toast was so good!”

“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.”

“This was my second visit and it was as good as the first. The beers I have had (primrose, four o'clock and marzen) have all been great, all of them worth another glass. Strong contender for the best brewery in TC. It has a neat indoor / outdoor atmosphere. Currently (10/15/2025), there is no food, but you're welcome to bring your own.”

“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 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.”