Bayside Restaurant

If you ever take a trip up north, this spot is a must try. I tried some delicious Asian fusion…read moredishes that were very unique! To start, the atmosphere is beautiful, with the restaurant right on the harbor of Little Traverse Bay. The ambiance inside was welcoming, with the bar being connected to the outside seating. The service was also amazing, helping out with food and drink recs as well as constantly checking in. The food and drink were the stars of the show. We had the ahi tuna tacos, sticky ribs, crispy shrimp bao buns, and buffalo chicken lollipops. There were so many mouth-watering shareable options that we had to just get a bunch of those. Loved every bite! The drinks were also phenomenal. I tried the moon rabbit, which ended up being one of my favorite drinks I've ever had. Gin, ginger, lime, cucumber, and sesame oil - unbelievably refreshing combination, give it a try. Overall this place was phenomenal and it will now be a must have on future trips up north!

Nomad in Bay Harbor is such a beautiful restaurant with an elevated, upscale feel, and the location…read moreis hard to beat. It sits right on the water, making it the perfect spot for a nice meal with a gorgeous view. I'll be honest--the food used to be pretty mediocre in my opinion, but I'm not sure what changed because they have seriously stepped up their game! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We had the shrimp bao buns, burrata, lobster pappardelle, and the flank steak with grits, and every single dish was a 10/10. The flavors are unique, interesting, and so well done. The portions are also surprisingly generous. It's definitely on the pricier side, but you're getting high-quality food AND a substantial amount of it, so it feels well worth it. The restaurant is beautiful and clean, and the service is always excellent. If you're in the Bay Harbor area, I'd definitely recommend giving Nomad a try--you won't be disappointed!

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Hummus

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The Side Door Saloon

4.1(193 reviews)

5.4 mi

This is a staple for us. We come up every summer and stop by here at least once sometimes twice…read more My husband swears by the Olive burger (but I don't like olives so I'll never know). I love the buffalo chicken wrap or the Thai curry wrap. Be sure to upgrade for the French onion dip for your chips. Always great service and good for families. We like sitting out back on the covered patio.

When we got here, the parking lot was so full. We found a spot in the back. I walked in first to…read moresee if they had a wait and thankfully they did not. We were seated right away. It is a pretty tight fit inside but we were able to squeeze through with two high chairs. The kids did great. The waitress came shortly after to take drink orders. She was very sweet. I ordered the pretzel with queso. It was very big and it was delicious. I loved it. It made me soo full. I wanted dessert but I couldnt get any because I was so full. My husband ordered a Jalapeno burger. He said it was super good. The only sad thing is they dont have fries here, they only have chips. The kids loved the chips! The food was good and the price was good too. Overall, we enjoyed it!

This is absolutely amazing! Chips and salsa, guacamole, and queso cheese sauce.

The Side Door Saloon - The best Prime rib quesadilla in the world. Filled with cheddar-jack cheese, ranchero sauce, black bean corn salsa and pico de gallo.

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The best Prime rib quesadilla in the world. Filled with cheddar-jack cheese, ranchero sauce, black bean corn salsa and pico de gallo.

Walloon Lake Inn

4.1(107 reviews)

7.9 mi

Visited again last night. Had the prix fixe dinner, two Caesar salads, the whitefish dinner and…read morethe salmon dinner. A nice wine to complement the dinner. Always worth the visit when in the area, servings were plentiful, dessert was a carryout as we couldn't touch another bite of food.

I took my out of town guests to Walloon Lake Inn Expecting…read morea fabulous meal. Each of our meals was disappointing, to say the very least. I ordered a salad with an added filet. What I got was a VERY small salad with a piece of flat, dry, tough, tasteless piece of meat more like a piece of sirloin than a filet. There is no way what was presented was a filet. I know filets and this was not a filet. Both the salad and the filet were plopped on a plate. No presentation either. My friend got halibut. She said it was very dry. She mentioned it to the waiter who said halibut is a dry fish. My friend responded that she knew halibut and it normally was not this dry and tasteless and the waiter simply walked away. My other friend got lobster and it came slathered in hollandaise sauce. No drawn butter. Her meal also came with two small dollops of what were supposed to be crab cakes. All of us thought our meals were terrible. We were there two years ago and our meals were fantastic. The quality has gone way down. We will not return.

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Northwood Family Restaurant

4.3(78 reviews)

10.6 mi

So to be fair I ate at the bar but... the chicken fried chicken was awesome! The shrimp Lenny was…read moreunbelievable sauce and cooked perfectly. Bartender waited on me and she did a final job. The place was clean and while I ate in the bar it was very friendly. For too long I drove by this place it's not a hidden gem all the locals know about this place and go there! This is a MUST visit!!

Very good service, great choices on the menu. Clean and friendly place for a reasonably priced mealread more

Their only fault... no HEINZ Ketchup!

NY strip and sides

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Roasted beef French dip

Noggin Room Pub

3.7(127 reviews)

3.3 mi

Good outside ambience, salad was excellent and service was ok. Building is cool to visit and close…read moreto downtown

We enjoyed closing the night at the Noggin and then stumbling back to our rooms. This is a super…read morecool spot. The pics don't do it justice. The bartender was always upbeat and happy to help. They didn't have a huge variety of beer on tap but they did have beers and assorted drinks in the cooler. They also had a variety of liquor options. We didn't eat but the food coming out looked really good! Definitely a place to check out when you are in the area!

Noggin Room Pub Burger

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Noggin Room patio

1911 Restaurant

4.5(100 reviews)

4.3 mi

Superb pistachio salad and white fish dinner. Five stars…read more Dinner on the porch was outstanding.

An absolute charmer! The terrace inn is beautiful and welcoming, we grabbed a drink before dinner…read moreat Josephine (back porch of the inn) - so relaxing and laid back. The hostess was so nice to set a table for us outside upon request instead of our indoor reservation - and it was the best!! The whitefish is the way to go, so delicious and the table's favorite entree. Don't sleep on the crème brûlée! We will be back, this is the perfect place for a relaxing and delicious dinner out!

1911 Restaurant - Our dining room is 2,000 sq ft with original beams and 110 yr old windows with wavy glass, maple floor and austrian glass chandeliers

Our dining room is 2,000 sq ft with original beams and 110 yr old windows with wavy glass, maple floor and austrian glass chandeliers

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The Pier

3.7(309 reviews)

4.8 mi

Monica our server was awesome!! Food was incredible…read more Wine choice was great. Thank you!

The food was ok. The service was ok. If you can get bread...it's yummy . The smoked old fashion is…read morevery good

Bar

Roasted Duck with butternut squash risotto. Green beans mushrooms and onions.

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Filmore's J W Family Restaurant

3.4(83 reviews)

2.3 mi

Always enjoy eating at Fillmore's. The food is consistently good both breakfast and lunch. Service…read moreis excellent.

Stopped in for a late breakfast so we were quickly given a table. The orange juice machine was…read morehaving issues so it took awhile to get a juice, but we eventually got it. Our food arrived quickly and was pretty standard diner food, maybe slightly below average. The bacon was very tough unfortunately, but the rest was fine. My colleague and I ordered the same thing but he was given sausage links and I was given patties. The food runner said they ran out of links so I was given patties. The menu says you get the choice, but we weren't asked. The dining room had a strong smell of cleaning supplies which is a double edged sword. It seemed clean but we both noticed the smell instantly. Overall, it did the job and we left full. The prices were reasonable, maybe slightly above other diners with average food at best.

Western omelette with hash browns and sour dough toasted bread

Current menu-09/2023

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Hot roast beef over mashed potatoes, bread and brown gravy

The New York Restaurant

3.8(99 reviews)

4.8 mi

Great service, great food! Recommend. Avoid The Pier. We left and landed at the New York and very…read moresatisfied!! A++

Awful service- rude with poor communication around a birthday reservation. Turned us away after we…read morecalled to inform them we were running behind and they told us still to come any way and they would work something out- with twin babies in tow. Hostess was extremely short and defensive upon our arrival- will not be returning

Front dining room

Bumpy cake

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May 2023 menu

Maple + Batter

4.6(164 reviews)

0.3 mi

We had such a great experience at Maple and Batter, and a big part of that was our server, Mary…read more I've actually been here before and always find myself coming back because of her--she's that good. Mary is incredibly friendly, attentive, and makes you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you sit down. She's also very knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations, and made ordering easy. She checks in at all the right times without being overbearing, keeps everything running smoothly, and brings such a positive energy to the whole experience. It's rare to find service this consistently great, but Mary truly stands out. If you're dining here, I highly recommend asking for her--you won't be disappointed!

This was wait list city. The food was good, and service was fine. It would've been better if my…read moreparents weren't arguing the entire time I was trying to eat my French toast, but it's fine because the bus boy was cute and kept giving me the eyes.

Located near the Marina

Garden Scramble

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Special coffee

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Dylan M.

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3

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7 years ago

Stopped in recent for breakfast and had an excellent meal. I ordered the prime Rib omelette and it was absolutely delicious! The portions are very generous especially at their affordable prices. The restaurant is located in a very clean spot and provides a very relaxing atmosphere that the whole family will enjoy. We will definitely be back and are eager to try more things from the menu. Or maybe even just pop in to grab one of their pre-made lunches before we head out on the boat! read more

Alicia W.

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7 years ago

All around, great place to be. The food is amazing, and the staff and service was incredibly friendly and helpful. The staff knew the menu well and was able to recommend food options to what I wanted to try. The environment is very clean and inviting. I highly recommend this place. This was my first time trying this place, and I will definitely be back again. read more

Diane C.

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2

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7 years ago

Great homemade food, atmosphere and friendly service. The veggie and goat cheese frittata and the Greek omelette were yummy. Really good coffee, even the decaf. So glad to welcome this new breakfast and lunch restaurant to the area. We will be back. read more

Meg M.

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5 years ago

Absolutely amazing food and friendly staff. Such a great atmosphere. Food came out fast and our server was on top of everything. Can't wait to go back. read more

Anna M.

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1

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3 years ago

The restaurant was clean with a friendly service. The food was delicious and served quickly in large portions. Would definitely recommend!

Eric S.

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1

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7 years ago

Excellent Service!!!!! Good Portions.. BBQ Pork is excellent. Nice addition this side of town for breakfast and lunch.

Marc P.

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7

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6 years ago

Great and friendly service! The price was right and the food was delicious. Nice family atmosphere with friendly servers.

Kamie J.

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10

8 months ago

Huge proportions of food for breakfast and great service by Kusull! I would highly recommend

Bayside Restaurant - breakfast_brunch - Updated August 2026

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