Fabulous experience on the quaint backyard patio. Felt like we were in a French cafe with mandolin and accordion musicians playing softly. Food was outstanding as was the service and we truly enjoyed this relaxing dining experience. Reservations should be made ahead as this restaurant does not appear to overbook. Our reservation was for 6:15 and we were seated promptly on arrival at 6 pm. We ordered the elk and scallops - both cooked perfectly. We'll be back. read more

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We received lovely service from Debby, a very well curated wine selection with many very good by the glass suggestions. The food was good, well prepared and attractively served. There was nothing on the menu that was creative or special. The lake and steak (whitefish and sirloin) and elk were both satisfying, the product was good for both dishes, especially the beef. Both had very traditional preparations -- that is not a complaint, but if you are searching for interesting treatments you will want to look elsewhere. read more

We looked at the reviews for this quaint restaurant, most of the reviews were very good so we decided to try it for breakfast. It was a huge disappointment!! The eggs were barely warm, over cooked, the potatoes were so hard and dry and you could tell they were warmed up and not fresh, unable to eat them. No I would not recommend this place! read more

Martha's Leelanau Table has a wonderful Bistro feel to it! The staff was extremely friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. I ordered the Walleye, which was delicious! we were lucky enough to get a table outside and enjoyed cocktails, the band and the joy of being in such a great space! Would have to say, it was a great find and I will look forward to going again! read more

Rude hostess....came 1/2 hour before reservation, given drink menu and told to sit outside on bench but no one came to take our drink order. Returned menu and cancelled reservation...these owners forgot about customer service. Too bad. Went to VI Grill....outstanding staff, very personable. read more

Most of our party was happy with meal, but my $56 rib eye was overcooked and dry Manager used her cell to light it to see that it was over, but did not offer replacement or deductuon. read more

Had a delicious dinner with my wife and mother here on Monday. My wife had a Dover sole piccatta , my mother the Italian meatloaf and I had the scallops. All were superb. To begin we also had a fondue served with apples and bread. Incredible. From top to bottom, the best meal we've had in the TC/Sutton's Bay area. read more

Consistently excellent menu, service, and ambiance! Hat's off to Martha and her team. If you are looking a truly delicious outing - you won't be disappointed! read more

Great food and wonderful ambience on the patio. Martha sat "watch" over the wait staff, an attentive manager/owner and chatted very neighborly with us as we dined - upon my insistence did we converse. A delightful evening in all ways. read more

This place was amazing on our trip last summer. We wanted to go again this year and saw their website says reservations only. I called multiple times on two different days (a Monday and Thursday) at the hours specified online, and no one ever answered the phone. I tried sending an email, too, but it bounced back saying "mailbox full." Too bad; we went somewhere else. read more

We went to Martha's for the 3rd time this summer. It was very busy so service was a bit slow. However, we were in no rush. Delicious scallop bisque, split a salad and had fish for our entrees. Too full for dessert. See you next time, Martha! read more

We enjoyed this very much. Intimate setting on patio with live music. Lois our server was outstanding. The walleye was really great. Chocolate ice cream for dessert was perfect. Great wine selection too. Can't wait to come back on next trip to Sutton's Bay! read more

great food, service and entertainment. everything was perfectly cooked. we highly recommend you try this place read more

My ALL TIME FAVORITE BREAKFAST / BRUNCH / LUNCH spot ANYWHERE! I cannot emphasize how highly I think of this place. Been up north many times and Martha's is part of what I miss up here. I seriously stay in Suttons Bay just so I can eat here every morning. My kids loved it too and now keep asking me when we're going to "Martha's house" lol Here's what I love 1. Bang me sandwich! How can this be so good from a non-Vietnamese place? 2. Turkey and apple sandwich! They have never gotten this wrong! 3. The mixed drinks! Bartenders are killing it back there! 4. The owner and staff who are so kind and patient with us even when we bring our toddlers or our dog Coco 5. The ambience indoors and out and the people who eat there who are also so damn cool and kind! read more

It has been about three years since we went to this restaurant and I was not at all sure what to expect after the pandemic. So many restaurants in this area have closed during the health crisis, but this one made it. And, its easy to see why. The food here is excellent! The menu is inspired and although it ranges between $$$ and $$$$, the value is there. Portions are generous. Rain was forecast and we were sitting on the patio, so we went early. Turns our there is a special offered often before a6pm. We got a helluva deal on an awesome whitefish three course dinner for just $25! We did a salad upgrade, but wow, what a deal The wine list is respectable and reasonable and the service is friendly, attentive and prompt. But: the Old Fashioned cocktail I had was amazing. Perhaps the best I've ever had. Smokey Old Fashioned. Not sure, but I've traveled around the world and been to some of the best places on many continents and that Old Fashioned, well, three days later I'm still processing! The best, or maybe the number two, but when I go back again, I'll let you know. Go there. read more

You know how when you are in a vacation town you expect to eat pubgrub the entire time, and by the end of the trip you crave a good, fresh salad? Martha's is *not* one of those places. It is a gorgeous little restaurant and patio that serves fresh, delicious food. It is pricey, but worth every penny. I do recommend you call for a reservation. We arrived at 7:30 without one, and were able to be seated at 8:30. Our server was lovely and helped us find a red wine we all enjoyed. Having eaten at a Raclette restaurant in New York, I was excited to see a raclette appetizer. I was a little disappointed to see the plate--bread, cornichons, and grilled potatoes with a small cast iron square pan of melted cheese in the middle. It was tasty, but not what I had hoped. What was amazing was the chowder--it was light and delicious! We all enjoyed our entrees--filet was perfectly prepared, scallops were seared and delicious, and the salmon was cooked through. Sides of asparagus and mashed potatoes were phenomenal. Don't fill up on too much, however, because you must have dessert. The turtle sundae was exceptional: homemade ice cream, Carmel, and chocolate sauces; topped with cream and pecans. And the chocolate pots de creme is not to be missed for the chocolate lover. It is decadent and addictive. It was a lovely meal in the middle of our beach vacation. I am so glad we found it! read more

Two visits in three days reveal consistent notes. The food is excellent, and the service is very good. If the weather is nice, you will want to sit on the patio. Both nights we were there, they had live music, which was splendid, not obtrusive, and which contributed to the enjoyment of the meal. Sit on the patio to take full advantage of this. I had lamb the first time; this was done medium-rare, just as I like it. One strength of this place is veggies: local Michigan veggies and locally grown potatoes graced this wonderful dish. The second time I had lake trout, which came in a generous portion with wonderful veggies. The kitchen got a little swamped so we had to wait a while, but the restaurant comped us this stupendous cherry galette. Yeah, next time we are back in upper Michigan, we will be double-hitting this great place. read more

This intimate home setting offers unique meals served by an attentive staff. Live music on Friday nights adds so much to the experience.

Came here with a friend on a Saturday night. Luckily it was still early and we were squeezed in for dinner. Typically they have reservations which is something to be mindful of if you plan to dine here. We started with this smoked fish appetizer. It was a special they had for the day. There was smoked fish whipped and cheeses and it was just delicious. We opted to upgrade our side salads to the BLT side salad. Which was very an amazing salad but was much pricier than we had expected. Not sure if I'd get it again for being an expensive side salad. Both of us had the fish special (I believe it was whitefish or halibut) with brosin sauce accompanied sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was really good but nothing too remarkable for fish. I would get it again as it was very good but just a note nothing too outrageous. Overall it was a great more fine dining restaurant in the area. Our server was great and even offered us blankets because it was getting cold. I would love to come back and try more entrees. read more

Such a beautiful and cozy restaurant. It is always a must stop on our trips up north. The food is always fresh, hot, tasty, nothing short of spectacular. But the wine selection is what I really love. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Can't wait to return. read more

Had to check this place out when we were in town as we saw it featured on Under the Radar MI. It did not disappoint! We sat on the quaint patio on a beautiful day for a late lunch. We shared the 1/2 club and soup as we were not overly hungry but wanted something to tied us over until dinner. The sandwich was perfect and the lentil soup was delightful and full of flavor. Service was good, the outside ambiance was pleasant, and the food was amazing. Just something to be aware of is they close from 3-5 pm. read more

Martha's Leelanau Table - New American Near Me - Suttons Bay, Michigan

Cute house converted into a restaurant. This place is small so make reservations. They make everything in house...even the ice cream they serve with the dessert! The waiter was excellent and gave us great recommendations. My steak was cooked perfect and had so much flavor and was moist. Everything tasted wonderful. read more

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It is hard to find unique/eccentric like Martha's in Northern Michigan, but after researching we wanted to drive in from Empire to try it out. It is very clean and inviting, the outdoor patio also looked beautiful. I was excited to try the "Green Eggs and Ham", it was really good but the green Pesto was under the eggs and you couldn't see it in the presentation on the top of the food which was disappointing. My meal with the homemade bread, and side order of skillet potatoes was very fresh and I am happy we tried it. My wife was looking forward to Cherry Bread French toasts (but they were out of Cherry Bread) overall her meal was solid but we were disappointed we never got to sample the signature bread. We never tried the desserts but the cakes look delicious, this is a great find Northern Michigan. read more

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We've been here for so many special moments, and now Martha's Table will even more enshrined in our memories after they hosted the most delicious and sweet wedding rehearsal for us. Martha and her team helped create a beautiful prix-fixe menu that had something for everyone: delicious local salad or yummy soup; local whitefish done multiple ways, delicious steak, or a special veg option; and a beautiful dessert with local fruit. The servers were gracious and kind as always and never rushed us. The live band (which we didn't know was coming) was a special cherry on top of a perfect evening. Thank you Martha + Team! We'll be back. read more

My wife and I really enjoyed our breakfast (including Bloody Mary's). Service, food quality and atmosphere were perfect! read more

Martha's Leelanau Table - New American Near Me - Suttons Bay, Michigan

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I have been wanting to go to Martha's for ages and this summer, I was lucky enough to go twice, and both times were an incredible treat. Homemade soups, like Moroccan Carrot and Roasted Tomato with Red Bell Pepper were outstanding. I had the Tuna Tartine on my first visit and loved it. It was light and delicious, full of flavor. I chose the Prix Fixe for dinner on our second visit, and my fish was cooked beautifully. The "Tres Leches" cake that came with my meal was excellent, very traditional, I loved it. I can't wait to go back again and those who were with me felt the same. Charming decor, very friendly staff. read more

We were so pleased to find this restaurant. While reservations were normally required, the host was able to find a solution to get us a spot. The food, service, and entertainment were all excellent. read more

As an "out-of-towner," recommendations are always welcome. The owners of the house we rented suggested Martha's and I'm so glad they did. With a larger group of seven we made advanced dinner reservations. It is a small place with seating indoors of probably under 50 so this was a good idea. We were served a complimentary amuse bouche which was a lovely surprise. Little toasts with fresh goat cheese. Our waiter was very good, but seemed a little nervous. We weren't sure if he was newer, or if it was because he had a waiter's assistant/trainee? But he fumbled over the specials, and was not able to pronounce a couple things. Wine selection was very good, although we were surprised at how few were local selections. Our table split two servings of the local Leelanau Rachlette cheese starter. It was excellent, and served with small pickles, peppers, and toasts. Most people got the house salad with shallot vinaigrette which was excellent. I'm not a huge shallot person and asked if there was an alternate which their wasn't. But ultimately was very happy with it, as it was light and still flavorful. I ordered the scallops, which were in a butter garlic sauce. Very yummy. I was able to try bites of the tenderloin which was excellent, and a chicken special they had which was dry. Overall only one person at the table was not thrilled with their entree-- so I would stay away from chicken or specials, and stick to the strong daily entrees. Lastly the table shared two desserts. The Lemon Ricotta cheesecake was ridiculously good. Creamy, with just enough lemon. And it was a light cheesecake, not one that leaves you feeling like you have a bowling ball in your tummy. The three layer chocolate mouse pie was also heavenly, and I'm not a even a huge chocolate lover! Martha even came out to greet us at the end of the meal. She was a doll, and our whole table was smitten. How great to own a restaurant that you obviously love, and also be able to indulge in some wine while working!? She was a stitch! She even sold us a bit of fresh ground for the morning since we were without. It was even fabulous! Overall a great experience! I almost gave it 4 stars because of the price, but they do have a prix fixe option which I would absolutely suggest to a first timer. If I am ever in the area, I would go back in a heartbeat! Thanks Martha! read more

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Quality food, interesting menu, great service. We've dined here a couple of times when in the area, and are pleased with the place. The setting is small with limited seating, but we've never experienced an unreasonable wait. Pricing makes you happy. read more

We were walking around Suttons Bay and stumbled upon Martha's. The patio was inviting and a great place to enjoy another beautiful northern Michigan summer day. I was going to order the BLT but the sever told me she likes the Santa Fe BLT better as it has jalapeño mayo and avocado on it (along with turkey) and it was grilled on a panini maker. Yum!!! It was delicious! Only kettle chops were served with it. I could eat that sandwich again tomorrow! My sister ordered the special sandwich of the day, a grilled cheese with bacon and tomato. She said it was good. My brother in law ordered the Croque Madam. It didn't look too exciting to me. The service was fair.... Seemed a little slow, but when you are just at vacation pace that didn't matter. I do recommend this bistro!!! read more

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Sunday Brunch is great. Really enjoyed sitting outside on the patio and the food was delicious.

This tiny gem is so wonderful. The service is impeccable. Questions about the menu are knowledgeably answered, suggestions are made and flavor profiles are right on point. Savannah is a wonderful person who has great suggestions and a wonderful demeanor. The chefs are creative and the dishes are so infused with flavor that you will want to try everything! Wonderful wine and cocktails also. read more

Requires a vaccine card to eat inside. We were rudely told we could sit outside (in the pouring rain) since we didn't have our cards on us. Will happily spend my money elsewhere. read more

Was in Sutton bay for the weekend and decided to eat here. Couldn't believe how rude we were treated upon entering... The girl acted as if we showed up to a gathering uninvited... we shrugged it off and still ate there. Food is ok but not worth the price. If I were you, I'd pass and find another place read more

Martha's Leelanau Table is fabulous exquisite gourmet type food. Farm to table over-the-top fabulous. Service is good, wine selection is nice and they have a bar. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint and they also have outside seating. I have eaten here of number of times and every time I try something new it is Delicious. read more

Wow. I've never been so poorly treated by a restaurant manager/owner in my life. This much awaited dining experience was a disaster, food that took 2 hours to arrive, half the meals needed to be sent back. When we politely asked to provide feedback we were argued with and told you shouldn't expect anything better. We feel empathy for the staff. Don't waste an evening here. read more

Food was good, we asked for an omelette without onions and they were onions on it. Service was awful read more

We stopped here for breakfast after a run and had excellent service and awesome food. I got the vegetable hash with over medium eggs and country grain bread. The eggs were perfectly done and I added mushrooms to the hash - no extra charge and they were amazing. Bread was great too. My fiancé got the st tropez baked eggs. He loved it and the bread that came with it was delicious too. Would definitely go back! read more

I cannot even rate the food at this restaurant because my family and I were told that there was "no room" for us. We went to Martha's after our friends had all raved about the food. We arrived to restaurant at 7pm and I asked the hostess if there was a table for 3 and before I could even say if we could sit outside, she says "we have no room. We can't seat you" and proceeds to turn and walk away. It seemed like two people were waiting to be seated before us so I assume they had a waitlist, but we felt so unwelcomed that we ended up going to dinner across the street. read more

We got takeout tonight from Martha's Leelanau Table. After a week of typical vacation food, it was so refreshing to eat a delicious and healthy meal. We had the lake and steak, winter harvest bowl with salmon, pan seared salmon, and salad. Everything was perfect. They even included a heart shaped brownie which I assume was delicious (my kids ate it so fast I didn't get a chance to taste for myself). We placed our order over the phone and contactless curbside pickup was seamless. Give them a try next time you are up north. read more