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!

The food was great and definitely made up for what the service lacked. I'd give the food 4 stars,…read morebut unfortunately the service and friendliness of the staff were closer to 1 star. Great meal, but the overall experience would've been much better with more welcoming and attentive service.

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.

Best pizza in the area! Expensive but delicious homemade dough and fresh ingredients! A can't…read moremiss if you are looking for a quick, delicious meal!!!

If you're looking for really good pizza this is the place. Jen and Dan, owners, present quality…read moreservice and pizza with friendliness, attention to detail, and a very happy vibe. Eat in on the back patio or dining room..take your pizzas to go to the nearby beach park...highly recommend.

DRINKING ONLY REVIEW:…read more Yes . Idk if we just got really lucky today but I will come back here time and time again and sit at the bar. Happy hour had great prices and we made it just in time for them to ring it up. We got a wine, beer and rum and coke. Cool atmosphere with TVs , cool bartenders and spacious seating. The bartender comes up to us after a bit and says "hey I made this espresso martini by mistake , do you guys want it ?" UHHH YEAHHHHHH. Haha we loved this . AND THEN! The other bartender went ahead and topped off the martini with some extra mix once we were off way done. So instead of throwing away the drink, they gave it to us and we tipped extra and they get a great review !!! The only reason I docked a star was that my dad said the men's bathroom was really really gross. So I would just say if they could clean that that would be great ! But that doesn't have anything to do with the bartenders who were AWESOME!

Very nice brewery set up with tons of indoor and outdoor seating! Decent selection of local beers…read moreon tap. The servers were very nice and let us know the specials. The server let us know that multiple menu items were unavailable, Im not sure if this is common or not but just mentioning as it could possibly happen to others. Thankfully the simple items that we wanted the burgers, chicken sandwiches, and mac n cheese were all available. The food and beer were both good, nothing crazy to blow your mind but pretty tasty! Definitely a good option if youre looking for a spot for a large group to grab some quick food and a few beers!

I have been wanting to try this sandwich shop for SO long! Every time we tried to go this summer,…read morethe wait was just too long. This time, we called ahead and placed an order for three sandwiches: the Lake Street, the Bear, and the Leelanau. It took about an hour and a half before we could pick them up, but they were definitely worth the wait! The sandwiches came wrapped in paper and tucked into a paper bag, which we thought was kind of fun and added to the experience. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious! We loved the variety of breads, which were so fresh, and the cheese was absolutely excellent. Everything tasted high-quality and fresh. Our only complaint was that the Bear could have used a little more salami. Other than that, we loved everything and are so glad we finally got to try this place. We'll definitely be back!

Right in the heart of fish town in Leland mi on the Lake Michigan circle tour. Parking is across…read morethe street from fish town but street parking on the main st is just a short walk. All the shops and restaurants are good but we tried Village cheese today. Did the turkey on pretzel bun. Really good sandwich. Turkey is fresh as is the house made bread. Cheese is excellent as is the mayo. Highly recommend ordering ahead as they are busy and rightly so. CASH ONLY fyi.

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!

The best spicy chicken sandwich I've ever had not even spicy, but still it's good it has PRETZEL…read morebun 10 out of 10 if I could

First time in Elk Rapids and I couldn't be more impressed, not only a quaint town but friendly with…read moregreat food! I had the Reuben, there was a perfect amount of meat and sauerkraut the onion rings were a small up charge but well worth it. Service was good and the dining room spacious and clean. There is no designated parking lot but there is parking on the street as well as lots around town that are easily accessible.

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!

What a charming little find in Alden! The Alden Muffin Tin feels like something out of a perfect…read moresummer day, rustic hardwood floors, beautiful flowers blooming everywhere outside, and that warm, welcoming small-town atmosphere that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. The food and coffee were absolutely wonderful, and the setting is just as special as what's on the menu. Surrounded by nature and tucked into this beautiful lakeside town, it feels like one of those places you're lucky to discover. If you're anywhere near Torch Lake or Alden, put this little find on your list! It's charming, delicious, peaceful, and full of that quintessential Northern Michigan summer feeling. We loved it and will absolutely be back!

This place was cutie batoodie. I had the gf muffins and bagel. I also had the quiche. All was so…read moregood. I also had both a hot and cold latte. They could definitely work on their micro foaming, but, hey, say la vie. I drank the latte on my pontoon, which was elite vibes, so let's not get that twisted. It was still good. The service was great and the waitresses were very considerate.

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.