To start off my review, I will take us to the service. It was pretty quick actually. We did have to…read morewait a moment for the bill though. Next, I got the pretzel and brussel sprouts. The pretzel was very yummy and soft. The sprouts were the best I'd ever had! they tasted like orange chicken. The scenery was fairly decent. The only reason I would not rate this 5 starts, is simply because it did not wow me.

Absolutely blown away. The food was incredible (whitefish truly superb), but what really got me was…read moretheir customer service. We ordered takeout and were initially told they didn't have a few of the menu items we wanted. Totally fine, we are flexible, so we ordered other items instead. When we picked up the food and opened the bag, they had not only given us the food we ordered but also gave us the dishes they'd initially said they didn't have that night - free of charge and without telling us! Remarkable, that kind of customer service doesn't happen anymore. Will definitely be back!

Traveling in Traverse City for the Fourth of July weekend. After a visit to Torch Lake, we'd seen…read morepositive reviews for The Dam Shop. It was busy but we got a seat inside. We ordered a variety of food and were willing to wait the estimated 45 minutes for a pizza. It's an odd arrangement. A food truck built into the building on the back and a pizza kitchen in the front. There's pagers for the food truck stuff and text messages for the pizza. I got the Elks Rapid Hot Nashville Chicken sandwich double dipped Tim's way. It was an oily mess with no flavor. And definitely no heat. There was also a burger and some tacos and chips and salsa. No one cared for the verde salsa, but my wife liked the tacos themselves. The pepperoni pizza finally came, probably a bit later than hoped for. It was also nothing to get excited about. No real flavor. Drinks mostly come from the refrigerators or the bar at the back which was very busy. Sadly, The Dam Shop wasn't damn good, indeed it wasn't great at all. 2.6 stars rounds to 3.

We came here for lunch and breakfast while we stayed. Lunch was fresh and hot. Had the buffalo…read morechicken wrap and the breakfast burrito was one of the best!

Eggs Benedict and I have to say one of the best I have had. Adding the pastrami to the Benedict…read moremade it even better. The focaccia bread is home made. They even have a cinnamon that's so amazing. Great people and what a treat it was to visit. It's a must stop when you're in Elk Rapids. Family owned and the passion shows.

Today was our first time visiting this little gem in Elk Rapids, and we couldn't have been more…read morepleased with our experience! From the friendly staff to the absolutely yummy food -- this place is 5+ stars! Our server was also the owner, and she was so fun to talk to! We had the breakfast Sammy and smashburger and would totally get those two dishes again! For those who like kale, their kale salad and homemade vinaigrette was SO GOOD! We also ordered a macaroon and brown butter cookie to go (P.S. We scarfed down the cookie before our check arrived ). We are looking forward to visiting this place again and again and again!

Impressive tap selection, great outdoor seating, food trucks, live music, and a genuinely relaxed…read morenorthern Michigan vibe. The beer quality is consistently outstanding, Staff is friendly.

Truly disappointing experience. The bbq food truck's burnt ends and brats were dismal. Not the…read morefault of the brewery. I got the lager and the nitro stout. Both tasted watered down. It was pretty undrinkable and the bartender wasn't the nicest. Not sure if it's an off night, but I would be hesitant to try it again.

Pearl's is one of our absolute favorite places because it somehow works for completely different…read morekinds of nights. We LOVE the New Orleans vibe it's fun, colorful, a little quirky, and has so much personality. It feels like an experience rather than just another restaurant. For date night, one of our favorite things to do is basically order the entire appetizer menu, share everything, be ridiculous, and have fun together. The food is phenomenal and it's the perfect atmosphere for a date that doesn't need to be fancy or serious to feel special. But we also love that we can turn around and bring the family, and it works just as well. It's welcoming, relaxed, and there's something for everyone. Great food, fantastic atmosphere, and a place where we've made some genuinely fun memories.

We visited Pearl's Wednesday evening & immediately got seated with our party of 11. Our server Jay…read moredid a fantastic job, checking on us several times, refilling drinks, & getting anything we needed throughout the meal. He did a great job. The restaurant itself was decorated with a New Orleans vibe. Made me feel like I was eating in the Big Easy. As for the food, I can't speak for everyone, but I can speak for my family. I got the étouffée. It was almost all rice. And it tasted a little burnt. I also got a cup of the crawfish chowder. It was very good. The biggest disappointment was what my son ordered, the frog legs. He's 13 & loves frog legs. What he got was something more the size of front frog legs. They were TINY & there were only 3 single legs. Typically, restaurants serve frog legs in pairs. This was particularly disappointing because these cost $15!

Fantastic sandwich and pizza option if you're headed to or from Sleeping Bear Dunes!…read more We came across Shipwreck Cafe after stopping for gas next door on the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We wanted a kid friendly option and came in for the pizza, but ended up being blown away by the massive sandwich menu! Don't be discouraged by the line - it moves FAST!!!! The young people at the register and in the kitchen are efficient and so nice!!! We arrived about half an hour before the sign says pizzas are ready, and the lovely man at the register said "sure!" when we asked if we could order a pizza. The menu has something for everyone - Including plenty of vegetarian options (I think they even had a vegan option). I loved my Griffon, and the meat eaters in our group enjoyed the SS Noronic (a BLT) and the Fitzgerald. Our kids devoured their cheese pizza! They also carry Great Lakes Co Chips, which are some of the best potato chips we've ever had. Our sandwiches were all so inventive with delicious, fresh ingredients, amazing condiments, and the most freshly baked "pretzel rolls" ever. If this place wasn't a vacation stop for us, we'd be back all the time! Our kiddos favorite part, bedsides the pizza, were the tiny plastic swords that came in our sandwiches holding them together. When they each wanted one more sword, we went back inside and the staff inside was so used to kids asking for more tiny swords that their response to "May we have two more swords?" Was "Sure! What colors?!" Very different from what the response would have been where we're from. :) We even came back later in the day for the frozen custard!!! All in all, it was a great experience with great food, great service, plenty of outdoor picnic tables under umbrellas, and something for everyone to eat.

I think I can sum this one up by saying that I stopped here two days in a row and got the same…read moreexact thing both times. I opted for the Morazan and it was perfect. Wait time was minimal, benches outside were numerous -- this is the perfect sandwich shop for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

I loved my visit here. The food was delicious, and so was the service! My waiter Eli was so…read moreattentive and friendly, as was the owner and food staff. The outdoor eating area was beautiful and the restaurant was very clean and had great music. I will definitely be back with my family!

GREAT food, Great Service, and a feel good vibe at Yard & Lake, always!!! We're used to ordering…read moreunique craft beer and fun non alcoholic drinks at the airstream in the front, which is always a good time. But this time we were lucky to grab dinner there with our friends and enjoy a medley of their appetizers, salads and entrees. We even made room for some delicious dessert. I would HIGHLY recommend their fettuccini pasta with shrimp. It's not heavy at all but creamy and light and so refreshing with the shrimp. For appetizers I'd recommend the heirloom tomato burrata salad or dumplings. Our friend got the bimbimbap and ate her entire plate saying it says a lot when an Asian finished her whole plate and highly recommended this Korean dish. The owner, Brandon was there and treated us so well. We felt like home away from home with the service, great food, and ambiance. We will definitely be back everytime we come to Northport!

Food and service were great. A little on the noisy side for my liking but, oh well. I will…read moredefinitely go again the next time in Bellaire.

I have rarely given a 5 Star review, but the "Corner Bistro" in Bellaire is simply tremendous! We…read morewere running tardy for our reservations due to flooded roads, but the staff was very understanding. Placed at a cozy table indoors & bottled water arrived immediately. Our waitress smiled warmly as we opted for beverage orders. Just as I'm ready to go with the Oregon Pinot Noir, my eye catches a "Black Manhattan" on the cocktail menu. Well they set the fishing hook right into my cheek. Obviously I had to roll the dice. Huge drink garnished with Italian maraschino cherries. Brilliant Concussion! Simply delish! Okay, now on to their small plate listings. I opted for a Seafood pasta, speckled with shrimp, clams & a mussel or two - genius. Linda selected their sliced filet mignon, which you could cut with your fork - perfect medium rare. Also her salad serving was cleaned up with great enthusiasm. Our dear dining friends loved their choices also. Oh I almost forgot, Taylor's French Onion soup was over the top. The room was very pleasant with soft tones and lower ceilings. Now far from me being a wall flower, I inquired about the Chef. Waited for perhaps 15 seconds and simply strolled into the back of the house (kitchen) & asked to met the Chef. Taylor appeared around the corner with the look on his face like "hell's bells this guy didn't like my cooking!". WRONG! Completely caught off guard as I expounded about his creativity and presentations. Love this little gem in Bellaire. Have missed the Rowe Inn & Tapawingo over the years, but the 26 minute drive is SO worth it. Call them for reservations as the staff is limited, but attentive. Hope to met Maggie next visit. Plan to dine again next week

If you're wondering where everyone in Bellaire is, they're at Short's! This place is SO much larger…read moreand more fun on the inside than the outside suggests. Casual bar atmosphere with great food and drinks, and fast welcoming service. Get the Loop De Loop - the PB&J dip is an unexpected game changer!

Love the vibes! Short's Brewing Company and Beer Garden are off the chain! Who doesn't love live…read moremusic in an open air space? Said no one! We started off at the beer garden. The lines move fast so I got my cider. The porta potties are clean! Don't let them scare you. Ample seating and floor space if you feel like dancing. There is a burger food truck. You can run over to Short's to order pizza too. We opted for pizza! Joppa with add mushrooms... so good! The brass band from NOLA was great. Easy parking just around the corner. Nice that it's free!

Great service. They all work hard together. Efficient. Our server Jaline is a pro. Nachos were…read moregreat. Fish looked yummy. We'd go back.

Located in Kalkaska with ample parking. This restaurant has been locally owned for 43 years. Pretty…read moreimpressive. This was the perfect stop for dinner before a concert at Interlochlen. There are limited restaurant options closer to Interlochlen unless we drove through Traverse City. No reservations required. Super busy, but they get people in pretty quickly. Once seated, we started off with the smoked trout and artichoke dip. The dip was fantastic! We could have used more crackers, but we finished it! For my cocktail, I enjoyed an espresso martini. For dinner, my husband and I got the Friday trout special with mushroom risotto and broccoli. My mom got the two smoked meat platter with wings and ribs. To end the night, we shared a slice of coconut cream pie. Delicious! Definitely would stop by again if we were in the area.