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    Martha's Leelanau Table

    3.9 (259 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Intimate

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    Tenderloin
    Rachel S.

    This is the best steak I've ever had in my entire life on earth. Best service best environment best best best. Nothing else needs to be said.

    Peachy Keen
    Jes P.

    If you can sit outside in the evening. The twinkle lights are just magical! We loved the Peachy Keen drink! We surprisingly really liked the asparagus salad appetizer. The chickpea fries were okay, I dipped them in the sauce that came with the fried green tomatoes. Kathy our server was so kind and sweet!

    Dinner on the patio on a warm August evening.
    Angela G.

    Martha's is an experience, one like you're visiting that fun aunt who was never around when you were a kid because she was off busy traveling the world and now she's having you over to share her life stories! The stories are told in the rich diversity of the flavors on her ever-changing menus. You'll smell rich cream sauces, spicy rices, fried green tomatoes, grilled meats, lamb meatloaf with feta - oh my! Make a reservation, get dressed up and come on time, just like you would for that sassy auntie. The patio is the place to be in warm weather. Live music on Thursdays and Sundays in the summer (I believe). Service is excellent. I recommend you request Debbie as your server, but everyone is professional and well trained in the art of hospitality. I always make a point to get up here when I come to TC. Unfortunately that is not very often.

    Walleye dinner
    Susan K.

    Lovely restaurant in downtown Sutton's Bay with indoor and outdoors garden seating. Carefully curated menu, not extensive but hits all the right spots. Since we are from California, we ordered the Walleye (can't get it there) and we're not disappointed! Plenty of food for a hungry diner, great vegetables on the side too. Our daughter had the Canadian Halibut that was a special for the night, it was tender and delicious. Everything we saw headed to other tables looked delectable too. We also ordered the Carlson Board that had whitefish sausage, smoked whitefish and whitefish dip. Nice portion for the 3 of us and would be plenty for 4 to share as well. Also something we don't get in CA, so look forward to eating it Up North. Our waitress Savannah was very professional and knowledgeable, she even greeted us later that night as she was walking her pup and we were headed home from a reception.

    Wine list September 2023

    Fabulous food, service (David is wonderful) and a lovely atmosphere. We ate on the patio and the weather cooperated. Good wine list as well, although a $20 corkage policy is a nice option for a special bottle. The cassoulet was amazing, as was a rack of lamb special.

    Broiled Whitefish

    We celebrated with family in the garden patio for a wonderful dinner. The service was great and the food was excellent. It's a great find if you're in the area. They offer a super good deal between 5-6 daily. Make a reservation.

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    13 years ago

    We love Martha's service and menus! The happy rooster with pesto is amazing. Quaint and cozy. Don't miss this food.

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    Great place for salads, soups and sandwiches. I wouldn't recommend the fish tacos - the fish was cold.

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    Cute little place on main street! Very accommodating for a…read morelarge group which was much appreciated!! The pulled pork mac n cheese was 10/10, meatloaf cupcakes and fish & chips were all also enjoyed by several people in the group. Even went back 2x on the trip because of the wide variety of options on the menu and space for a big group. Service was slightly disappointing and unhelpful

    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!

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    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.

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    4.6(92 reviews)
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    This was a spot that served American cuisine and changed their menu seasonally. The menu items…read morewere meant to be sharing plates. The service was top notch. We were at the kitchen counter and the head chef/owner talked to us a lot while he was at the pass finishing dishes. He was not overbearing, where it was annoying. He was very friendly. He asked a lot of questions and we returned the favor. He went around talking to other tables too. Besides him, the rest of the staff was very pleasant and accommodating, including the chefs doing the cooking! It was one of the best experiences I had in regard to the staff. I have included what I ate below. Everything was timed out well too. Our Bread ($8) - This was a cheddar bread with ranch butter. This was very good. It came out extremely warm. The ranch butter was light and paired perfectly with the soft inside and slight crisp on the outside of the bread. Cucumber ($16) - This came with salsa Macha, pickled jalapeno, and cilantro. This appeared extremely fresh. There was a slight kick from the jalapenos and/or salsa. It all went well together with one another. Ricotta Gnudi ($17) - This came with pea, basil, country ham, and Marcona almonds. The gnudi had an unreal texture. The almonds were a nice added touch for some crunch. I did not really think the ham was needed. Potato ($17) - This came in a brown-butter cheese sauce with shallots and pickled mushrooms. This was my favorite non dessert dish of the night. The cheese sauce was unreal with tons of flavors, while the pickled mushrooms combined with the crispy shallots made for a superb pairing. Fried Chicken ($16) - This came with two large chicken pieces with a white BBQ sauce. This was brined in Earl Grey tea. The skin was crispy as anything, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. It was moist with great color. The white BBQ sauce was one of the best sauces I had in a while. I do not have much experience with white BBQ sauces, but this was tremendous. The vinegar could really be tasted and paired well with the hot crispy skin of the chicken. Halibut ($47) - This came with white beans, chermoula, and black garlic. The halibut was cooked perfectly, and the chermoula was ideal with the slight crisp from the large beans. There was also a nice crunch from crispy brown rice it seemed like. Key Lime Pie ($16) - This was with a homemade graham crust, white chocolate, and a basil meringue. This was my favorite overall dish of the night. The crust was one of the best I ever had. It was so buttery and had a perfect thickness to the key lime filling. The little meringue pieces on top was an ideal topping. Will I go back? Obvious.

    We were lucky to snag reservations at Modern Bird over the weekend and what a treat it was. This…read moremay have been one of my top favorite meals ever. Tastebud perfection from first dish to dessert. Each dish was creative, perfectly balanced, with wonderful textural components. The asparagus was the best asparagus I've ever eaten. The smashed potatoes delightful. The halibut with mousse was perfection. And that galette was amazing. But the dessert? OMG. The strawberry cheesecake with lemon curd and cucumber sauce was wowzers. Spring in dessert form. Thanks to the wonderful chefs and server Amanda for a delightful anniversary dinner. We hope to be back next time we travel to Traverse City.

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