Everyone from the hotel desk to the server were welcoming. The food was outstanding . Our Server was very nice. You can tell everyone from the front to the back cares. I am definitely going back. A gem that I was totally unaware of!Kid-friendliness: Kid menu which was nice, amazing from scratch sidewinder fries and chicken strips.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich
B GB
Very good spot for breakfast. I’ve had Omelettes as well as the hash and it is very tasty!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janice Boles
So glad my BF and I discovered this place, we’ve been coming here a lot lately. It has a white tablecloth, quiet atmosphere which we appreciate. I recommend the Middle Eastern Flatbread for appetizer, salmon for entree. BF likes the pollock, lightly breaded and flash fried so not too heavy. The servings are very generous so plenty left for the next day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
David McClary
Overly extensive appetizing menu (shoulda known). Fajitas bland and tasted a bit weird. Lake perch breaded and salty (after server said the filets were dusted in flour and flash pan fried). Dessert--key lime mousse-equally bland nestled in rock hard flavorless chocolate cups. Sadly disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
MARKELLE BURKE
Traverse City has a lot of Dining choices. Reflect is my absolute favorite. I have been going for years. The service, drinks and food are top-notch. Highly recommend making reservations during restaurant week you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barb Rice
We recently enjoyed Sunday brunch at the Bistro. We sat at a high top because I hadn’t made reservations at the restaurant (wish I had). The server was friendly and attentive. Our 3 year old had the big cinnamon roll which came with home fries. Both were really good. I had the Italian Benedict. It was all good Italian things on a ciabatta roll. Very good. Came with fresh fruit. My daughter had the cherry French toast. It was good, but made with the canned cherry pie filling. So not great. My SIL had the Chorizo Hash. He said it was very good. Overall an excellent experience and good food. Sit in the formal restaurant if you can. Just nicer than the outer area with the high tops. We definitely would go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lauri Smith
We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with our family here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Braden Jensen
YOU HAVE TO GO HERE.This place is absolutely fantastic! Chris, at the bar, was an amazing, honest, and knowledgeable server!The 6oz center cut is by far the best steak I have ever had.... And I've had a lot of steak cuts in my lifetime. Don't like mushrooms? Don't be afraid to substitute the mushroom barley for some out-of-this-world twisted potato wedges!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DavidM
A hidden gem in Traverse City. Typically you don't find gourmet restaurants in motels in tourist towns. The Reflect Bistro is the exception to that stereotype. Great regional menu prepared with flare. Simple plating of excellent entrees and appetizers. Try the whitefish spread, flatbread or almost any of the starters. The Perch is lightly battered and melt in your mouth and the beef, pork and veal steaks and chops are high quality and nicely complimented by different glazes and sauces.
UpNorth Life
I’m so so sad to say this, but they just aren’t good anymore. I fell in love with Reflect Bistro in 2022. Then summer of 2023 things didn’t seem the same between the cooking and the flavors. I took a break from there and sadly they still haven’t returned to the amazingly tasty place I fell in love with. They must have a new chef. The flavors just aren’t what they used to be. The cooking isn’t good. I even got on one dish got partially frozen bread… I also think they decreased the quality of their food source(s).
We are definitely foodies from Savannah, Ga who have previously lived in San Francisco, New York, Chicago etc. We were more than presently surprised by our dinner last night. Three of us were dining and all three have different food choices. Our dinners were delicious. We each enjoyed our meal totally.
Kev M
Food and service are great. Space is in hotel lobby, little weird.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
JohnR
Food was excellent, party of 4, we had the pork chop, perch, seafood pot pie and pork chop. All were delicious except everything had brussel sprouts & mushrooms as side dishes. Not the best choices since lots of people don't like either one. Would have been nice to have other choices. Overall excellent experience. We'll be back!
Amber Jenkins
We were in town for the firework show and we were looking for a good seafood place. It was nice so we sat outside. The waitress was so nice and helpful. We ordered quite a bit of food. The chicken sandwich, crab dip, calamari, tuna, seafood pot pie, and lobster bisque. It was all really good! I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Chargo
My wife and I went out on a date night on 12/29/2023. The food and atmosphere were phenomenal, but our server was not very present and also a little dismissive. At first I thought she just wasn't a talker, but then I saw her chatting with her other tables and it definitely took away from our night. I would never hold this against Reflect Bistro as my wife and I love this place, but I wanted to share my experience.
Everyone from the hotel desk to the server were welcoming. The food was outstanding . Our Server was very nice. You can tell everyone from the front to the back cares. I am definitely going back. A gem that I was totally unaware of!Kid-friendliness: Kid menu which was nice, amazing from scratch sidewinder fries and chicken strips.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich
Very good spot for breakfast. I’ve had Omelettes as well as the hash and it is very tasty!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad my BF and I discovered this place, we’ve been coming here a lot lately. It has a white tablecloth, quiet atmosphere which we appreciate. I recommend the Middle Eastern Flatbread for appetizer, salmon for entree. BF likes the pollock, lightly breaded and flash fried so not too heavy. The servings are very generous so plenty left for the next day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Overly extensive appetizing menu (shoulda known). Fajitas bland and tasted a bit weird. Lake perch breaded and salty (after server said the filets were dusted in flour and flash pan fried). Dessert--key lime mousse-equally bland nestled in rock hard flavorless chocolate cups. Sadly disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Traverse City has a lot of Dining choices. Reflect is my absolute favorite. I have been going for years. The service, drinks and food are top-notch. Highly recommend making reservations during restaurant week you won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently enjoyed Sunday brunch at the Bistro. We sat at a high top because I hadn’t made reservations at the restaurant (wish I had). The server was friendly and attentive. Our 3 year old had the big cinnamon roll which came with home fries. Both were really good. I had the Italian Benedict. It was all good Italian things on a ciabatta roll. Very good. Came with fresh fruit. My daughter had the cherry French toast. It was good, but made with the canned cherry pie filling. So not great. My SIL had the Chorizo Hash. He said it was very good. Overall an excellent experience and good food. Sit in the formal restaurant if you can. Just nicer than the outer area with the high tops. We definitely would go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with our family here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
YOU HAVE TO GO HERE.This place is absolutely fantastic! Chris, at the bar, was an amazing, honest, and knowledgeable server!The 6oz center cut is by far the best steak I have ever had.... And I've had a lot of steak cuts in my lifetime. Don't like mushrooms? Don't be afraid to substitute the mushroom barley for some out-of-this-world twisted potato wedges!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A hidden gem in Traverse City. Typically you don't find gourmet restaurants in motels in tourist towns. The Reflect Bistro is the exception to that stereotype. Great regional menu prepared with flare. Simple plating of excellent entrees and appetizers. Try the whitefish spread, flatbread or almost any of the starters. The Perch is lightly battered and melt in your mouth and the beef, pork and veal steaks and chops are high quality and nicely complimented by different glazes and sauces.
I’m so so sad to say this, but they just aren’t good anymore. I fell in love with Reflect Bistro in 2022. Then summer of 2023 things didn’t seem the same between the cooking and the flavors. I took a break from there and sadly they still haven’t returned to the amazingly tasty place I fell in love with. They must have a new chef. The flavors just aren’t what they used to be. The cooking isn’t good. I even got on one dish got partially frozen bread… I also think they decreased the quality of their food source(s).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
We are definitely foodies from Savannah, Ga who have previously lived in San Francisco, New York, Chicago etc. We were more than presently surprised by our dinner last night. Three of us were dining and all three have different food choices. Our dinners were delicious. We each enjoyed our meal totally.
Food and service are great. Space is in hotel lobby, little weird.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was excellent, party of 4, we had the pork chop, perch, seafood pot pie and pork chop. All were delicious except everything had brussel sprouts & mushrooms as side dishes. Not the best choices since lots of people don't like either one. Would have been nice to have other choices. Overall excellent experience. We'll be back!
We were in town for the firework show and we were looking for a good seafood place. It was nice so we sat outside. The waitress was so nice and helpful. We ordered quite a bit of food. The chicken sandwich, crab dip, calamari, tuna, seafood pot pie, and lobster bisque. It was all really good! I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I went out on a date night on 12/29/2023. The food and atmosphere were phenomenal, but our server was not very present and also a little dismissive. At first I thought she just wasn't a talker, but then I saw her chatting with her other tables and it definitely took away from our night. I would never hold this against Reflect Bistro as my wife and I love this place, but I wanted to share my experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pot Pie, Seafood