A proper sandwich shop! Food is amazing, sandwiches are and the people are wonderful! What more…read morecould you ask for?

This was a spontaneous lunch stop for us today. The weather is beautiful, however still too cold…read morefor this business to set up their outdoor seating. Soon though!!!! This is a great lunch, salad, and or soup spot. It's counter service with self serve drinks. They do deliver the food to your table. We came on Thursday around 12:20 PM and it wasn't too busy. There is a great selection of sandwiches, including a vegan option. They also have an assortment of gluten-free products. We had the Horsin' Around roast beef sandwich, which came with Great Lakes potato chips, the Hummust Have wrap, which also came with chips. We ordered a bowl of the cream of mushroom soup, a cup of the tomato, basil soup, a coffee and soda. All were delicious. The hummus sandwich was more like a Greek salad in a wrap minus the cheese. I would've liked more hummus but then that would make a messy sandwich. The roast beef sandwich had a great flavor. The cream of mushroom soup was full of mushrooms and just needed a little salt for our liking. The tomato basil soup was good, but it tasted more like tomato sauce, heavy on the oregano for me. But again that's personal opinion. Customer service was excellent, the dining room and bathroom were both very clean. Lunch was a bit expensive at $40ish before tax and tip. We will be back. Make sure you stop in for breakfast or lunch when you're in the area!

Amazing lunch and wine tasting experience on a cold cloudy day in April! The space is so cozy and…read morewe sat by a lovely fire place. Our server Noel was amazing and made the best recommendations. We loved the Albariño and Northerner (a cab-Syrah blend) - both rare finds in Northern MI. Food was delicious and they were accommodating of my gluten allergy (make sure to ask the server about options as there were way more than the menu said). Can't wait to be back.

Gilchrist is a charming house turned restaurant and winery in equally charming Sutton's Bay. We…read moremade reservations for lunch on a Saturday, though they were not overly busy during our visit. Two of the current Top Chef contestants were previously chefs here before filming. They have a good sized uncovered outdoor patio, and more limited seating inside. The interior seating has a homey feel, the decor is simple Northern, Lake Michigan. The menu is short, but a good variety of options, I'm not sure how often it changes, as the entrees during our visit were a bit more substantial, suited for cooler weather. We had Ceasar salads, Mac and cheese, burrata, and Chicken Marsala. I also had their soup of the day, a beef chili, my favorite item we had. We thoughts the Ceasar was a standard good. The Mac and Cheese was a bit boring and dry. The Burrata was great, nice fresh tomato's. We also enjoyed the chicken. I had a flight of three of their wines, nicely presented. I thought both of the whites, first fruits, and the Gruner Veltliner, were very good. Gilchrist is relatively newer to the area wineries and a nice addition.

Four people were in our party. We went for breakfast . Breakfast was really good. I had biscuits &…read moregravy with two eggs, my husband had the boredom breakfast My father in law had a ham & cheese omelette. However, my Mom ordered waffles - price $11.00 . Her waffles showed up two mini waffles with maple syrup & an oramge slice & a strawberry. Her food looked like it was for a child. That was a total ripoff - should have had three more mini waffles added to her plate. My husband said something to the waitress about the size of the waffles but she only said yes that's the size. Come on VI Grill something needs to be done about these waffles. The portions on the other entrees were sufficient.

The braised pot roast was tender, delicious and filling. Service was excellent…read more Very nice cool vibe from one of the oldest restaurants in the county. Love the dark wood

This place is so fun. We go earlier in the season as the bands can be too much for our kids. They…read morehave yard games and fires outside, or igloos during winter. This is sometimes a spot to get a vegetarian meal, but check the menu as it changes.

If there is one lunch spot you are looking for in Traverse City, please let it be this…read more First off-- let's talk ambiance. You gotta have it, and they've got it! The outdoor is absolutely amazing and you're essentially nestled in a forest. Nature on total display! The food was insanely delicious. We got the pulled pork, chicken sandwich, cheese curds and pickle fries... we basically battled each other for the last bites. And the Czech Pils beer, wowowow! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars for the sheer fact that I'm a Bears fan and wore a Bears sweatshirt... and they put the game on so I could watch. Didn't even have to ask them. Visit them, support them, and give them an awesome review!

Wren was another level experience. The menu changes with what's in season. The dishes are…read morebeautifully prepared and full of flavor. We had to make a reservation for a Friday night on Memorial Day weekend. Service was excellent. The bar seating never filled up so that's your best chance if you didn't make a reservation! It's on the smaller side of a place, but it is very cute and you can tell you're about to eat a really great meal!

We were here for our honeymoon 5 years ago (it opened 7 years ago I think) when it was a 3 course…read moretasting menu and went again for our anniversary this weekend for their 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Consistently so delicious and creative. I also like that they let us share (and gave two plates for us both). It was busy and they gave us a seat on the back porch after 20 min or so without previous reservations. We couldn't reach them by phone; so just went in person. Their soups are my favorite thing. I'd bathe in it. This time was celery root and 5 years ago was parsnip. They have the same base of garlic, onion, cream puréed and just know how to do it. Excellent service each time too! My husband loved the SALAD (which he had never said in his life before) as well as the wagyu steak dish and Butterscotch mousse w/ short bread cookie that was best we have ever had (the chefs step dads recipe). After that they gave an extra little snacky of peanut brittle and pop rock orange like candy. The kimchi fritters were my other favorite dish of the night. Very happy cool place.

As the name suggests, this is a solid specialty market in downtown Suttons Bay. They mostly offer a…read morenice curated selection of locally made pantry goods, meanings it's the perfect spot to pick up edible souvenirs if you're just passing through (sweets like chocolate covered cherries, fancy BBQ sauces, or accompaniments for any grazing spread (e.g, nice crackers, sausages, dips, honey, etc) as well as breakfasty staples (e.g. maple syrup, jams, locally roasted coffee, granola, and more) convenient if you live in town or are staying for a bit and cooking your own meals. I must admit I have yet to try their prepared foods but they do look like they have a nice rotation of soups and made to order sandwiches, wraps, salads. making them a convenient place to stop to pick up provisions for a day at the beach or to pack a picnic for a hike.

Excellent..delicious...flavorful Shrimp Corn Chowder. Perfect dinner on tonight's soup night.read more

For the last few years my family and I have been staying in the same rental cottage in off Lake…read moreLeelanau for a week in the summer and Streetside Grille has become one of our go-tos for carryout for the whole family to enjoy back at the house. First off, it's conveniently located to where we are. Secondly, their menu, though standard American pub food has more than a few options to choose from, which is great when you're trying to accommodate a larger party. They've got a few different flatbreads, several burger options (including a veggie burger), and sandwiches like BLTs, lobster rolls, French dip, etc. There are also a few salad options and of course entrees like fish and chips, mac and cheese (also available with lobster or bang bang shrimp), and several other options. My usual so far is the M-22 burger (topped with cheddar, bacon, an over easy egg, and LTO) with a side fries. Definitely not the most healthy thing on the menu but definitely quite good! BTW, on their small plates menu they have a meatloaf cupcakes which I have always wanted to try but never got around to because no one else would split them with me! So if you're up for sharing a plate, hit me up!

Always a fun stop when in Leelanau county. The food is always consistent and good. The burgers…read moreare my favorite

My Dad drives by this restaurant every week traveling from Northport to TC and he was eager to try…read morethis. We were along for the ride! I checked yelp and saw mixed reviews- I totally get it now. We sat on the back patio which was quiet and shady. The outdoor bar looked like a great spot to have a beer outside in the shade and my Dad said he probably will stop there again to do that in the fall. The food was incredibly hit or miss. Cherry burger: my husband said "as long as it isn't a burger with three sad cherries on it I bet it will be great". It was a burger with three sad cherries on it! He appreciated that they cooked it properly but was underwhelmed and agreed it was not what he expects from a $22 burger- even in a tourist town. Jambalaya: My Dad loved this even though he said it was too much rice. There were 3 large shrimp and some sausage in it as well. He is truly picky and would order again. Kids noodles: bow ties, good portion. My son loved them. Kids chicken: unusually heavy breading which was borderline burned in the frier on top of tough chicken. I had to peel the breading off for him to eat any of it. Walleye and Morels: the walleye was GREAT. Lightly breaded, moist and flakey. The morel sauce was a miss. Not much flavor and the morels- though quite a few- just weren't that good. Not the best $35 meal I have had by a long shot. The wild grains were all sage and the veggies were extra oily- seems like a seasoning issue more than anything on that plate. Overall I would go back and might even order the walleye again with the sauce on the side and see if I can sub the sides. I also had the lobster bisque and would order that again (but I would ask for bread). May the ordering and seasoning odds be in your favor!

Simply said, do not go to this establishment. This is a long read but based off the owner's…read moreunprofessional, inaccurate and quite frankly, rude reply to a member of our group who gave a, short and sweet, negative review (on Yelp), it feels necessary to catalog the details. We had a Friday evening reservation and a party of 9. We were seated outside on the patio along the back/side fence area. Our server, Sean (who was lovely and doing his best despite his leadership), greeted us, gave menus and went to get us a round of waters. While waiting and looking through the drink menu, two of us immediately smelled hot garbage. It came in waves so we dealt with it for awhile. The table next to us, who were in the process of cashing out, asked if we could smell it and when we replied yes, were told they had been informed it was a dead animal. We tried to ignore the smell since no one else in our group seemed bothered... Meanwhile, one of our group went in to ask if the bartender could make Espresso Martini's and was told yes. We proceed order 7 martinis, 1 Coke and 3 orders of Fries. All of that came out rather quickly. The Espresso Martinis however, were terrible. They tasted like watered-down coffee mixed with vodka. Not everyone can make an Espresso Martini, let alone a good one, which is why we went to ask (reminder: it's ok to say no if you can't do it). Only 3 out of 7 of even drank them and when we commented about how they tasted, our server apologized and asked if we wanted something else, but in the end we were still charged for all of them. Next, we each order our food, while we wait for the food, the smell is progressively getting worse and now everyone at the table, as well as the table seated adjacent to us, are plugging our noses. They ask to be moved and are, we ask next and are told they have to check. (It's worth noting here that we were NEVER offered to move, we asked to be moved - twice.) The other table (a 6 top) that was seated after us, suddenly gets their food. We ask the chef where our food is, as at this point we're well over an hour into this experience, and he says we have a larger group (yes, 9 is more than 6, but not by a landslide) so it's coming. Ok, odd, but sure thing. Our food starts coming and I personally ask whether we can be moved because the smell is overwhelming at this point. Sean, again, says he has to check. At that point everyone had enough and we told them to bring the remainder of food, the bill and to-go boxes. We settled our bill and left immediately. While I can acknowledge it's really no "fault" of anyone's that an overflowing dumpster just behind the patio wall emits a terrible smell, when several tables have complained and are visibly bothered by it, perhaps lying about it being a dead animal and/or continuing to seat people there is not the best idea. With all that said, our food was fine. Nothing wonderful, nothing terrible. It was cold by the time we ate it because we had to take it home to eat it. Even if the food was the best in the world, the experience would have tarnished it regardless. One of the unfortunate parts about all of this was that I was very excited to try this place after hearing great things over the years. Immediately prior to going, I heard from some locals that it had changed ownership/management and had gone downhill since then. With no prior experience, I would say I have to agree. Furthermore, I had started writing a short and sweet not-so-great review the night it happened but another member of our group posted our experience so I canceled it. Now that the owner had replied to that precious post in such a distasteful manner I've decided to write it again and also post it across all my review platforms since he's already accused us of doing so. I have posted our receipt for clarity on what we ordered and look forward to his comment here since he seems get sassy with everyone who leaves any sort of negative review. A word of advice, sir: perhaps your energy would be better spent offering even a half-assed apology about a bad experience and making any attempt at fixing the issues that are brought to your attention to make your customers actually want to come back instead of watching security cameras, checking time stamps and sitting behind an internet review board making snide comments to those customers making us never even consider returning.

This is a favorite place to dine! We have lived here since 1986 and Boone's has been consistently…read moregreat. The burgers, steaks, sandwiches, fish, and everything else is wonderful! The service is exceptional. I love being seated downstairs by the fireplace, as it is so cozy, even in the summer. The whole restaurant is cozy.

Even having cash we were turned away. We were meeting family'…read more And they turned us away with the excuse machine was down and they were not serving "as of now". From what I have read this is not the first time. Disappointing

This was my favorite meal we had in Michigan. The ambiance was a highlight for sure, between the…read morelovely scenic outdoor area, and the wonderful live music playing. However the food and coffee were ridiculously good. The breakfast sandwich was decent, but the highlight by far was the Italian sandwich. It was, far and away, the best version of that sandwich I have ever had. If I lived in the area I would travel a long ways just for that sandwich. Truly hope to be back!

Excellent spot to stop for a quick, quality lunch! Tried their ham + gruyere sandwich, with…read morerosemary ham, mixed greens, mayo, dijon mustard, lemon vinaigrette on sourdough. That ham! So yummy. Loved that the bread was so fresh and light as well, and slathered with a slightly more generous amount of sauce. Not in a heavy way though - loved that the lemon vinaigrette really brightened up the mustard & mayo. Delish! Also tried their Caesar salad. LOVED the crispy Parmesan chip, and the lemon anchovy vinaigrette. Pastry counter was full of delicious looking treats! We tried their homemade nutter butter cookie, which was actually kind of like a peanut butter cookie sandwich with the most delicious creme filling in between. Loved!