I'm not sure how many bowls I've KO'd from Full Send. Pop ups at Little Fleet, pop ups at coffee…read moreshops, the food truck etc., but I can tell you each one has not only been ABSOLUTELY on point and packed with flavor, love, care and respect to Ramen, but each time I've met chef Daniel & Co, they consistently are the best people, biggest smiles, just doing what they love no matter what. He sources all the components from local spots, and displays it for you to see, I love being able to support 10 local small businesses by just grabbing a bowl of the best damn Ramen in Michigan. I've had each menu item aside from the veggie Ramen, and all of it has been super flavorful and savory, the veg is always fresh, and the pork, despite being surrounded by perfectly cooked veggies and swimming in broth, still stands out like a champ. There is no way you try this and say it's not great. Full Send is currently occupying the front area of Coin Slot, it's a standard food truck scenario, walk up order, grab your pager, BUT you can kill the whopping 5-6 mins it's going to take by playing some pinball 10 steps away while you wait! We got our food quickly (thanks for getting us taken care of 5mins before closing) and ate inside Coin Slot. Food was perfect and so was the atmosphere. Daniel & Co, Traverse City is absolutely lucky to have you guys here and I know I speak for SO many people when I say thank you for choosing TC and working so hard at what you love. I will definitely see you soon.

Great ramen perfect for the day after wedding festivities in TC! The service from the chef is…read morereally stellar though and made the experience. The broth is shio style which was exactly what I needed and they can make your bowl spicy, as well! The egg was perfect and I liked how the full send had a nice amount of vegetables. You can take the bowl into the arcade next to it and grab a beer to have with the food which was nice. Glad I stopped in!

The vermicelli is consistently amazing. I highly recommend it! Friendly service too.read more

I tried to have lunch at Samsara after checking their online hours (posted as noon-7pm). Arrived at…read more12:45 to a locked door and two signs. One warned that if you "don't have patience, don't eat here" because they're short staffed. The other, handwritten on cardboard, announced they "open at 4pm." This is the second time I've attempted to eat here during their posted hours only to find them closed. I understand staffing issues happen, but updating your hours is free. Despite all the rave reviews, I'm done trying.

Eleven chefs/cooks in the kitchen! Never saw that many people preparing food and the quality and…read morepresentation is awesome. Had the miso soup and lobster dynamite. Both were excellent with plenty of seafood. See photos.

From the outside this place doesn't look like much. Once inside it becomes an upscale delight. I…read morewouldn't say it distinctly asianbin any way. It just feels pricey, but comfortable. Of course there's mood lighting. I ordered their Crab Rangoon Stick ($19). Instead of their normal shape they come out in stick form. It works and they were excellent. However you only get 4, so they are almost $5 per rangoon stick, but their was real crab in them. For Dinner I ordered their Vietnamese Shaking Beef ($41). This is Wok-seared beef tenderloin, baby bok choy, red onion, basil, and mint, on a Shanghai noodle pillow. This was very good. The beef was outstanding and the noodle bed was fun. My only issue was I didn't love the sauce. The service was excellent. Very efficient and super friendly. Overall I give them 4 stars. The price to what you get is definitely a negative. I know that normal for hoity toity places. The beef was definitely better than a regular place. Would I return? Yes, as a special event type place. Though I'd probably get something else.

We love this place. We are local and come in often. The cold brew nitro martini on tap is so good…read more Very good, food selection is great and very good. The staff is always friendly. Today 4-15-2026 we had OG Tyler at the bar and he is always awesome. Best beard. Best bar tender. Great guy.

Stopped in for a quick bite and we both enjoyed the pub burger and shared the pecorino fries…read more Burgers were great and the fries will ensure a return trip! Beers were ok. I tried their Oktoberfest and it was good. Our server was awesome! Really talked up the town and gave us some ideas of things to do. I really enjoyed my time at Rare Bird and will return.

Great place to eat and drink! My husband and I dined here…read morelast Fall and our meals hit the spot after an adventurous day up north. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious and had just the right amount of BBQ sauce. The only thing I left on my plate were a few waffle fries- there were so many!! My husband said his salmon was incredible and cooked to perfection. He cleared his plate and almost ordered more food to go! Our cocktails were unique, tasty, and made with love by the talented bartender. Service was prompt, and our waitress was friendly and patient while we took our time trying to decide on what we wanted to order. Atmosphere is cool and cozy, and the restrooms were clean and well taken care of. We will definitely be heading back here the next time we're in Traverse City!

Great place to take your date. Casual but classy. Great mood music at a sensible volume, it's…read moreeasy to carry on conversations at a normal level. No need to shout to be heard by the person across the table. Service is welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. They gladly let my date sub a Cesar salad for the fries with her truffle burger. I did not care for the saffron potatoes and tomatoes that came with my grilled salmon, so they offered a side of Brussels sprouts or a dessert. My date really enjoyed her burger and her salad. I enjoyed the salmon even though I did not care for sides that came with the fish.

We stayed at the hotel and came here for an easy breakfast. It has hotel restaurant vibes. The eggs…read moreBenedict was solid, with the hollandaise sauce on the more lemon forward side. Very crispy well seasoned fried potatoes. Lots of condiments to choose from, our fav Cholula included. Our waitress was very kind and prompt while serving the whole establishment ~ 8 other tables ~9am on a Thursday. The only subpar part of my experience was that the tea's hot water came from a coffee machine and had lingering flavor. My partner didn't enjoy the sourdough toast.

We dined in on a Friday night with our 2 year old. It was nice that they had live music in the…read morelobby of the hotel. I could only give 3 reviews as our server was new and didn't seem to know a lot about the menu or what came on items. When we asked about a kids menu she told us the items they had but there was no menu for it. I ordered a grilled cheese and fries for my kiddo and while it would have been good for an adult, the bread was toasted much too hard. She only wanted to eat the cheese off of it because it hurt her mouth to eat. We started off with truffle fries which were petty tasty. I ordered a warehouse burger without cheese, medium well. I was a bit surprised to see that it ended up being $20 (I think it was about $4 to sub fries). The burger was a pre-formed patty that didn't have much flavor. The burger didn't come with ketchup or mustard (not even on the side) so that was odd to me. My husband ordered the mushroom risotto and added shrimp. I tasted it and thought it was pretty good - he liked it. The shocker was when our bill came - with tip it came to over $100. For sure not worth what we got.

Best Thai food in Traverse City by far. Original flavors, great selection and very reasonable…read moreprices. Service is exceptional! I spent best part of 2 years in Thailand and this place rocks! Need I say more?

My hubby and I loved their food! The spice was amazing! The service was great and the cafe was very…read moreclean and lots of people here enjoying!

Very cute tego spot located in the same space as the brewery. I chose this place cause they had…read morevegan options, there is a separate vegan menu. I've tried both vegan tacos and they were delicious, with slight preference on the smoked potato one. My husband had the chilaquiles taco and street taco delux, and he also enjoyed his. The only problem was that they are very small for the price, so it definetly didn't satisfy our hunger. W decided to split a vegan crunchwrap and that was the hit of the entire meal. Very good. Combined with one of the home made salsa, it was awesome. We also had a couple of beers, and this was a great but expensive meal. For that reason it won't be our frequent spot to visit.

These are the best tacos I've ever had from a food truck! They were sold out of their fish taco,…read morebut the crispy shrimp taco is a must have! We also had their roasted chicken, and pork street taco which were also pretty good, but nothing compared to the shrimp taco. Their chorizo Rangoon's were also a must have! It came with a sweet lime syrup sauce that was absolutely delicious! The service was fast and the staff were very nice. It's a cool spot to grab drinks and amazing tacos!

Chandler's is a Northern Michigan fine dining hidden gem! The dishes here are well developed, have…read moreexcellent flavor & are executed perfectly! The service is incredibly helpful, professional & friendly! The atmosphere is incredible, & dining in the wine cellar is a must!! There are no wrong choices here, everything is seriously phenomenal! The steak tartare is a great starter to share with the table, the amount of crab in the crab cakes is fantastic, and serving the caesar in a parmesan tuile makes it that much more fun to eat! The boar shank I had made for the perfect winter meal, it is fall off the bone tender & the sweet potato gnocchi pairs so well with it! The salmon florentine is another beautiful dish & you have to enjoy the amazing wine selection they offer!

In town for business and decided to give Chandler's a try--what a find! It's an intimate spot with…read moremaybe 10 tables inside, plus seating at the bar and outdoors. I lucked out with a fabulous server named James Brown (yes, really), who kept things smooth and upbeat. Now let's talk about the food. The crab cakes? Best ever. But the real surprise star was the brûléed lemon slice served with them--a simple lemon wedge, dusted with sugar and torched to golden perfection. I could've eaten a whole plate of just those lemons. The filet was cooked spot-on, super tender, and swimming in a ridiculously tasty Périgueux sauce--think madeira, truffle juice, maybe a little brown sugar, and whatever other magic goes into making something that good.

Amazing matcha latte!! It's hard to find matcha that's made well and this one definitely is!read more

Wonderful local business operating in a sustainable, environmentally conscious manner. All syrups…read moreare made by the proprietors and delicious. Coffee is single-origin with other organic and/or bird friendly beans as well. The chocolate chip gooey donut was divine. The ganache dripping around the sides made for a gooey delectable treat. Fabulous it was. The owners obviously care about their products and what they produce and present to the local community. This is a coffee shop done right. Good for them.