DON'T DO IT...July 25, 2025. Starting with the arrogance of charging a credit card to hold your table, yet the restaurant is 1/2 full on a Friday night. Then a 3% upcharge for using a credit card. There was a party of 12 testosterone fueled 30 year old men whose word of choice, spoken loudly enough to be heard across the entire dining room, was F--K.!!! Not once, but throughout the evening. Not an easy thing for a restaurant to control, which is likely why the management did nothing. Apparently a high bill is more important than preserving the integrity of the restaurant by escorting the offenders out, which is exactly what should have been done. I cannot find the words to express what a disappointment this overly expensive restaurant was. Far too many other nice places to support in the city. Avoid the Tasting Room. read more

The service was exceptional! The atmosphere is probably why it is a little pricey. The food is excellent as well, however, on the pricey side for the portions you get. However, it is worth it! The dining experience is awesome. If you like a wide selection of craft beer, I would not recommend going to this restaurant. They do not have craft beer. There is a convenient free parking lot across the street! read more

Arrived before the dinner crowd on a Tue evening. Great cocktails, wine, & apps. Nice ambiance and friendly service. I would definitely come back to try the rest of their food & drink options. read more

Cellar & Flame - Great cocktails, wine & apps - Seafood Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

We have been there several times and the food has always been good. However, this time we ordered the meals at market price. Each meal was $50. Although we enjoyed the meal we did not feel it was worth the price. We felt we could get a meal with the same quality else where at a cheaper price. We have, also, had issues with our drinks arriving in a timely manner not only this time but another time we where there. When I pay $15.00 for a drink I expect it to arrive before my food. Both times our appetizers were brought out before our drinks. The first time it happened they were extremely busy but this last time it was a very cold and snowy night and they were not busy at all. We were told the bartender was backed up. I do not understand how that could be when we saw very few patrons in the restaurant. read more

Very decent meal can be had here It's a really good steak house. I met the owner, Mr D, he was very pleasant and made sure I had the right pairing for my steak. I did not try the oysters, maybe on the next Visit. Cocktail drinks are very good and creative. Amazing wine options. Highly recommend! read more

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We were absolutely blown away by our experience here. He had the luck of having Jimmy, the in-house sommelier, as our waiter, and he made the evening completely spectacular. He gave such fabulous wine suggestions and insight to us. We got to taste several rare wines that are hard to find singularly, let alone all in one restaurant. It was a wine experience we will never forget, thanks Jimmy! Additionally, our food and craft cocktails were amazing also. Several of us had the Waygu burger (fabulous) and I had the goat cheese & greens salad with steak (also fabulous). The location and ambience are hard to beat also. We can't wait for our next visit! read more

Great food, good overall service. Our waiter was really chatty and talking about personal things, otherwise an awesome vibe. read more

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The wagyu burger is not really wagyu. The mgr/ owner told us they use different meats that they have in order to create the burger, sounds like to me they could be using scraps. Now the burger was good, but I don't think it's right that you then call it a Wagyu meat & charge $22 for a burger when it's not. read more

Consistently perfectly fine food -- I stick to bar food for the most part here and when I have gone for something more complicated it has been disappointing in terms of quality, preparation, and price. Avoid the fish, it is guaranteed to be overcooked. I like the super chill atmosphere and the patio. Also, for whatever reason most decent restaurants in TC are hard to get into, but the Tasting Room, while never empty, can usually seat walk-ins. I really like the bartenders, they have a good bourbon list, and the servers are pleasant as well. read more

We love the vibe of this restaurant, and their catchphrase of casual yet elegant dining. We were pleasantly surprised to be visited by the owner. "D" who shared with us the vision of he and his wife's restaurant. It sounds funny but the bathrooms were the cleanest and best kept and best smelling that I have ever experienced. That speaks volumes about the restaurant itself. We ordered from the handhelds and tasting menu, which was a meal in and of itself. However, there are several amazing full plate entrées. The tasting room has an extensive bourbon collection and of course fine wines. Would highly recommend this restaurant at your next stay in Traverse City. read more

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We had a reservation and got in early which was great. The staff was very nice and we liked the overall decor of the restaurant. We ordered a couple small plates and split an entree. That's where things went downhill. Our server had to ask us to repeat things quite a few times and it resulted in him giving us cooked oysters instead of raw. The steak we ordered medium rare and it came out almost well done. The only saving grace was we were super hungry and the seasoning on the steak was good so we ate it. The oysters were pretty bland and the arrangement on the plate was super messy looking. We ordered salmon bites which were very tasty. Lastly we ordered wine flights and it was so weird to us that none of them were Michigan wines. They were all typical brands you can get anywhere like LeMarca, Ruffino, etc. Then we had a group of 6 next to us that obviously must have come from the wineries or bar hopping cause the 3 guys were singing super loudly a rap song. I love rap don't get me wrong but it was totally inappropriate for a nice restaurant, it was annoying and totally ruined the vibe. Everyone was whispering and making comments. The manager and staff of the restaurant didn't do anything about it....except give that group a free order of the oysters Rockefeller that they incorrectly ordered for us instead of the raw oysters we ordered. So you reward these drunk idiots with oysters for ruining the experience for everyone else around them. Makes sense! read more

We had dinner 6 people service was ok food was one of the worse meals ever 3 had the halibut! It was dry and not appealing at all.. pricy place and just didn't finish food no need not good!! The appetizer was calamari and it was decent! it should be noted that it was Saturday and traverse city was packed...but there's reservations available so that's a warning !! ...very nice facility but my guess is this place is going out of business! 6 people 2 of them children ...one had macaroni and cheese but they wouldn't serve without the Lobster...so we paid! bill was $360 tip was included as that's their policy! read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant after seeing it from the street and nice decor inside but it was, unfortunately, a pretty disappointing experience. We started with the meatballs, which were pretty good but it went downhill from there. My husband got the osso buco ragu which was just sad (especially for $40). It was watery, had almost no meat and was nothing like we expected, just watery noodles. I had the halibut, which was a huge portion and prepared ok, but the green beans were soaked in butter and the risotto that accompanied it was just ok. Very over priced for the quality overall. I will say the manager was very nice and seemed to care alot about the service, but the food was just too mediocre for us to come back read more

Nice find on the corner facing the bay. Staff is very knowledgeable about food and wines/spirits. My husband had an amazing mock tail specifically crafted for him... Watermelon basil martini. We started our experience on the back patio in front of the lovely fireplace and enjoyed a half dozen oysters and then migrated into the dining room for a myriad of small plate treats. Meatballs, Korean skewers on soba and street corn. It was a nice experience topped off by a visit from the owner 'D'. read more

Cellar & Flame - Watermelon Basil Martini mock tail - Seafood Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Great service, great drinks, great pizza! The drink menu is huge, the food menu has a good range of fancy and casual. We ordered wood fired pizzas. Our waiter suggested a balsamic glaze on my margarita pizza and it was so delicious! My husband got the gluten free crust and said it was the best he's ever had! read more

Cellar & Flame - Margarita pizza and wild mushroom pizza with cauliflower crust - Seafood Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Seated quickly a little before 5pm and after patiently sitting for 15 minutes we flagged down a gal serving a table, who happened to be in mgt of some kind, and 3-4 minutes later our waiter appeared apologizing for not knowing he was seated. In summary: the food took forever, we had 3 apps and then a salad and 2 pizzas. our second bottle of wine, while the same vintner, they opened and poured with having one of us taste, the Goat Cheese app for $14 or $16 was two golf ball size croquettes, pizza's were bland and I'd bet $100 on purchased pre-formed crusts, and we had to flag our waiter down for the check even though the bus girl cleared us 10 minutes earlier. The atmosphere is nice, new, but I think I will wait and see if they make it before spending another $135 night there. read more

$15 for a glass of wine. $15 for a mixed drink. $18 for 3 meatballs. Did I die and get dropped off in the year 2050? This is just a complete rip-off. Was it good? Hmmm, it wasn't terrible - but it wasn't worth $52 plus a tip. Also, was served a very sad 1/2 doz of oysters that I luckily sent back. read more

Love it here! Amazing food, fantastic service, and the ambiance is a great blend of classy and relaxed.

Friendly staff and amazing food. I had the calamari and the soba noodles. The calamari was perfectly cooked and were long thick strips. read more

Cellar & Flame - calamari - Seafood Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The tasting room was a great experience! We embodied the name of the restaurant and tried a lot of different things. The strawberry smash & jalapeño & cilantro margarita, both being wonderful. My fiancé and I split 4 different smaller dishes, the goat cheese croquettes (which was more of a fried goat cheese ball - I could have the definition of a croquette wrong though?) the wildfire meatballs, the lobster bisque and a half order of the lobster Mac & cheese. As a lover of goat cheese, those were my favorite. The berry reduction was delicious with them. Both the bisque & max & cheese had an abundance of lobster and I could eat that bisque every day. The meatballs had great flavor! Our waiter was efficient and the food runner who brought our meal was so friendly. Our table was running a little behind of our reservation but the hostess was so apologetic. Overall great experience and bonus points for having the Olympics on at the bar (I firmly believe we should not watch anything else during the Olympics). read more

Cellar & Flame - Only pictures I got were of our drinks. Pretty & tasty - Seafood Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This is my second time trying to eat here. Both times the manager made us feel so unwelcome. First time I was with another couple and we were dressed well. This time I was with my family and I had to beg for a table. My family felt so Unwelcome by her that they left. We had asked for a high chair and she stated we don't have any. This is not a family restaurant. She also said we had one hour to eat. Well we left after one and a half hours and there were still several empty tables. There were also four other families there My husband and I stayed. Our waiter was fantastic and so was the food. You really need another manager. She is better at turning people away then servicing them. read more

Visited for the first time during Restaurant Week and had an amazing experience. Our waiter Jim was very charming and attentive, making my friend and I feel very relaxed and welcome as each course was served. I chose to add the optional wine pairing and my friend enjoyed their Lady Lavender cocktail which I tried a little sample of. Our drinks were delicious, the wines complementing each dish perfectly. We learned Jim is also the sommelier and curated the wine selections for the menu. He definitely did an excellent job. I started the meal with the Octopus that was cooked perfectly, very tender which can be tricky. She had the Lamb Arancini and joked it would difficult to eat regular meatballs again. We both had the Morel Bisque and raved about the creaminess and how flavorful it was. Entree for me was the Scallops, again cooked perfectly and the Lobster Risotto was amazing. I savored every bite, wishing I could have another serving of the risotto. She tried the Veal Osso Bucco and commented how it was the best way to try a dish for the first time. She even had a bonus taste of bone marrow. The only miss in our main dishes was the Blue Cheese Polenta. Her Lemon Blueberry Butter Cake and my Creme Brulee were the perfect ending to our experience, both just enough to satisfy our sweet tooth. We both plan to visit again and try their regular menu and will be recommending our friends give this gem a try. read more

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The ambiance, the service, the drinks and the food were all amazing. This is one of the best places in Traverse City. Our waiter was Arthur and he was excellent. read more

Best calamari I've had. The veal porterhouse was exceptional. Service was efficient. Ambiance a little sterile. read more

Cellar & Flame - Veal porterhouse - Seafood Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Fabulous place to eat! We enjoyed a variety of small plates and a bottle of wine. Their wine list is extensive and they have all the great names! Service was excellent and the food was truly delectable! We loved everything we ordered. read more

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Back again this time for a celebration with the girls. Everyone raved about their meal - chicken, pizza, steak and halibut. Outstanding! We are already planning to return with the guys. read more

Higher priced Nicer staff Not the best you'll find in TC Specials are interesting. I'd go back when the group of friends want to. Would I pick this place? No read more

Food was very good and I'd be back for that. I had the procuttio and arugula pizza which could have had a little more procuttio but flavors were yummy. We also ordered the spinach artichoke dip and calamari appetizers....dip was good but on the salty side and calamari was very good and tender. Ambiance was so-so...nothing special really. Service wasn't great but it wasn't horrible either...had to flag our waiter or staff down a few times to get water, ask a question and get the bill, but he was nice. sommelier wasn't working so my moms wine question took a while to get answered because our waiter wasn't familiar with the wines. All in all I'd come back and hope the service issue was more of a fluke. read more

We went here because it looked very inviting from the outside. The location is good, and the seating was nice, but that's where it all ended. Service was poor although the young man seemed to be trying his best. They advertise their steaks as being prime, but I've had better choice steaks. The meat was tough. I wanted to substitute vegetables for the mashed potatoes, and they could only offer more green beans which was their vegetable for the evening. No other option was available. Very disappointing. It didn't matter in the end because they got the order messed up and brought me mashed potatoes anyway. After I pointed that out, they still didn't bring me any more green beans. And it wasn't just me. They made the same mistake with my girlfriend's dish and didn't correct that either Overall it was a disappointing experience. read more

I hadn't tried this place before because I assumed it was a tasting room for Blackstar Farms! The food is terrific and the service is wonderful. Will definitely go back. read more

For some reason, the reviews for this restaurant are not showing. Not sure why because their food is fantastic and it is a beautiful and relaxing restaurant They have great pizza! I was in TC for the weekend and would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Absolutely amazing food across the board, amazing waitstaff and bartenders!! Ambience is best in Traverse City hands down! A+++++ read more

Everything was so good.. I had the cab wine flight and brie cheese with peaches..delicious!! We also had the Thai soup and ahi tuna app.. service and food were great!! read more

Best food and service we've ever had!! I had their filet which was awesome and their classic margarita was superb.

3 strikes .......and you are OUT!!! Always give a place 3 times .... Having grown up in the service industry I just do this... every single time I have to wait forever to get acknowledged, then have to ask for a menu... and tell the bartender " I'd like a food and drink menu". Then wait and try to get his attention after 20 minutes and then have to ask for a drink. Sat here sipping on my drink and waited another 45 minutes and gave up on food. Unbelievable read more

Atmosphere was fancy, and the food was AMAZING! Very pricy, but totally worth it! I had the 8oz filet mignon with mash potatoes and the vegetables ....steak was a smidge over cooked (asked for medium) but it was still delicious, good choice of red wines. Our server was knowledgeable and kind. read more

The Tasting Room left ZERO room for disappointment. The food, the service, and ambiance are all top-tier. Our service, Cali, gave great recommendations and was very attentive. Even the ownership stopped by to check in our meal. Definitely a place to stop when in Traverse City. read more

Cellar & Flame - Skillet cookie and ice cream - Seafood Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Fun atmosphere and great location for this newly opened T.C. Restaurant! Enjoy tapas while sipping on a glass of wine or beer. Good service and tasty food to share with family and friends. I tried the fire roasted meatballs which were absolutely delicious and the calamari was good also. Sophisticated, but casual style restaurant is a winning combination! read more

Great food and service! The wine pairing suggested with my tastes and meal taken into consideration was wonderful. Loved the atmosphere too!

Just open in Traverse City. Best and maybe only Nashville Chicken sandwich in town. Pizza was solid and just the right size for one person. Great location in the Warehouse District. read more

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