I love Silver Swan! they offer some middle eastern goodies like dolmas, hummus and baba ghanoush, which you can get separated nicely with pita bread to go, or have altogether in a wrap. I've had both, depends on my mood. They also have some German food, which is rare to find up in this area, as well as lebkuchen cookies around the Christmas holidays. I am not a big fan of ham, but they have a pineapple and ham sandwich, grilled, that is to die for. The dessert case has homemade lemon bars, cream puffs, rice pudding and other homemade yummies. The decor is unique, with small gifts, cards and European treats for sale as well. My husband had them cater my 40th birthday party a few years ago and the food was excellent then as well. read more

This is an often overlooked place, set on the side of M22 a little past Tom's grocery store. It's mostly a lunch place, but they do catering as well. They have the best reuben in town (also the messiest). A great vegetarian menu and also a daily special of more homemade-type meals like meatloaf or stroganoff. The tomato bisque soup is really good as well. Everything is made from scratch. Oh, and usually I'm too full, but the desserts are rockin- like a giant cream puff the size of a softball. I used to come here all the time for work and I loved it. It's not set in the best location and I think it shares its parking lot with a carpet store or something. But the food is worth it and its cute inside, with some really cool artwork (weird joker clowns). I always forget about this place in town since it doesn't feel like a destination, but when you think about going to Scott's for the view, you should think twice and head to the Silver Swan for the food. read more

Silver Swan catered a beach lunch I had last week for 60 people. Petra and the Silver Swan staff did a wonderful job. They delivered 60 sandwich lunch bags from Traverse City to lake Michigan on time, and when people started eating, I can't tell you how many people said to me "these sandwiches are amazing, where did you get these, how did you find this place". People especially loved the pasta salad. Thank you Petra for making my event a success by keeping my beach crew well fed and happy! read more

I had dinner here tonight and it was very tasty. Mmm, falafel. Not a highly spiced falafel, but the hummus was delicious so that more than made up for it. This place also has a very nice pastry & dessert case, tried the lemon bar & wanted to try the pistachio baklava. My dad liked the chicken something or other and my mom loved the schnitzel (she's a schnitzel snob too). Reasonably priced and good food, cannot complain about that. The waitress told us that they are pretty busy at lunch (near to a lot of businesses in Grelickville & super-close to T.C.), but dinners can vary. I might say visit at dinner, but then maybe there might not be as much variety in the dessert case, god forbid. *They sell gifts too, plenty of swan iconography (go figure). read more

Great food! Get the red cabbage! Fresh rolls, real butter on the hot rolls, the veggie quiche was good with lots of good veggies. Fresh fruit was served with the quiche and it was a nice variety and indeed fresh. Highly recommend! read more

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A little perspective here. I am a qualified chef. I have owned my own restaurant. I still work in the Foodservice industry. I travel every week and get stuck going to chains. What a fabulous change. I live 1000 miles away and could only dream about having the Silver Swan close to home. Unique and varied menu. Everything is home made and it is done right. Best Goulash I have had in a restaurant. Home made roll. The red cabbage made me smile. This takes me to the homemade pumpkin pie. WOW. TC - you are so lucky. read more

Amazing food. Wonderful people. And excellent atmosphere. I love the Swan. Traverse City's Best Kept Secret. Food for all even vegan and gluten free. And Hardy meat dishies to boot. Bring your mom or your sister. read more

Silver Swan - This place is fantastic. Great ambiance and you must must try the Oatmeal Apricot Cookies. - Specialty Food Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Excellent food, friendly service, and vegetarian-friendly choices. Their baklava is especially tasty and their falafel is the best in town.

What a great way to start 2019! Dropped by for a bowl of homemade split pea and ham soup, and the always yummy cheese sandwich, a speciality. Of course, every entree at S2 is homemade and for our family----a speciality of the house. A warm, genuine welcome to the new year by the Peppalashi sisters (Erika, Yola and Petra) is another reason this West Bay eatery is our family's favorite. Their food is real and authentic, just like the gracious sisters who host this TC "nugget." May it ever be so! read more

I stop here for food at least once a week: everything is always good--fresh and creative. My most favorite, I must admit, is the moussaka, which isn't always on the menu--but when it is, I order some to have in the charming restaurant and another serving to take home. Great service, too! read more

Amazing hospitality! We found this restaurant searching Yelp. It is a gem! Portion sizes are large. Pasta salad was unusual and a pleasant surprise, big on flavor and spice. Our children enjoyed their TLT- Turkey, lettuce and tomato sandwich. My husband devoured his Reuben and I enjoyed my Mediterranean wrap (can't remember the name.). It is clear the owners know how to welcome guests and appreciate their business. read more

This is an all time favorite! Never had a bad meal and the diversity of the menu is killer! Tonight I'm eating WiernerSchnitzel with mashed potatoes and gravy and braised red cabbage, delicious. And did I mention the cream puff pastry . Don't walk run with your friends to Silver Swan, they will have something for everyone's tastebuds! read more

This place is pretty cute. It's like an eclectic gift shop plus eatery. The food isn't fancy but priced accordingly. You can tell the local retirees adore this place. read more

We come to TC all the time; have for over 30 years. Today was my first time at The Swan: our routine is usually to hike out in the park all day and only return to town for dinner. LOVED LOVED LOVED this place. The only reason it is not better known is that its hours are somewhat limited and its a mile or two out of the downtown tourist district. The food is awesome: all homemade. Nothing heated up from GFS here! The variety of the menu, both the specials and the everyday features is amazing. There are sandwiches, salads, and full on meals with a meat, a starch and a veg. Place has a homey, non-hipster vibe. Dining room is cheery and immaculately clean. Order at the counter but they deliver your food on real plates. . Everything was garnished and plated with great care. Here's an example of what I mean: the three women, sisters, who own it brought beautiful tomatoes back from their Florida vacation to serve in their restaurant here in northern Michigan in April, when all the other tomatoes are pink and hard and sad. Who does that? Who takes that much pride in what they serve? Little things like that real make all the difference between an operation that grinds it out per a manual and one that cooks with love. read more

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Delicious homemade food. Always fresh and consistent. The specials are great. I have never had anything here that wasn't delicious, and I go here quite often as it's right by my house. Awesome place to go if you don't feel like cooking and don't want to eat junk. They also have some cute gift items. Only weird thing is the hours- closed on weekends. read more

A hidden-gem of a restaurant, that I'd been driving past for years, before we decided to check it out this week for lunch. Creative comfort foods, and great service by a family that really cares about its customers. And the line, almost out the door on a November Tuesday, proves that this is a place worth trying. read more

Love, love, love the Swan. The food at this family-owned & operated restaurant is yummy and the staff is so sweet. One really can't go wrong with any of their yummy sandwiches (especially the Reuben and the Cloe grilled cheese). They have a board of specials that changes daily including middle eastern dishes, and case full of yummy desserts. Best of all, they are so flexible with orders, willing to custom-make dishes on their menu or reduce the portions--all a part of their graciousness and willingness to please. read more

The best little place on the west side of town...everything is always so good and fresh-stuffed grape leaves my favorite along with their roasted red peppers...very friendly staff as well. read more

What a great place! The family that runs it are very friendly and sweet. I always feel very welcome there and try to make it there every time I visit TC. Their salads are outstanding and I especially like the schnitzel and rouladen. read more

Homemade meals that are delicious , and homemade desserts too. Stroll the gift shop for great ideas.

Silver Swan is amazing never let's me down great food and service. This is the number one place we take family and friends when they come up for a visit. read more

Amazing food and wonderful service. The food is fresh and delicious. They have unusual hours- closed on Sundays-When I asked why- they responded family ! I love how they always put family first! I am happy that they share the generational recipes with us because they are obviously prepared with love and are absolutely divine ! This place is the best kept local secret ! read more

the Silver Swan is absolutely my favorite place to get lunch in Traverse City! The food is fresh and reasonably priced

Amazing food. Everything homemade made and taste s it too. Quaint little restaurant. Best wienerschntzel I've had in years the wife's tuna salad was so good she didn't need to add any dressing. read more

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This place is amazing. I have been going here for years for their stuffed grape leaves, roasted red peppers, rolls and so much more. The staff is always so friendly and everything always taste so great. read more

My favorite place in TC for takeout. The Greek Salad is the best I've ever had. The daily specials are excellent.

I stopped into the Silver Swan Restaurant to get their catering menu for our daughter's wedding on Aug. 3, 2018 in Traverse City. I gave them the date and they informed me they work directly with the client to create a menu. I made an appointment with the catering person for 3:00 pm the next day. I arrived at 2:50 and was told she was tied up in traffic purchasing a new refrigerator for the restaurant. At 3:30 pm another lady told me she works with the head caterer. We talked for 45 min. planning the appetizer reception, food for the wedding, china, clean up, and server. She informed me she did not do the pricing, however they would send estimate to me my next week. We set up a tasting for my daughter for June 19, 2018. I received a call two days later informing me the date of August 3, 2018 was not available. I am so mad I wasted so much time working with these folks. You mean to tell me they don't check their calendar first prior to spending so much time with a perspective client. Mad as hell. read more

Having eaten dozens of meals there, the food is the best in TC and MICHIGAN. I have eaten all the foods on the menu, even the desserts. They are tops for fixing home made food. If you never have stopped and try the menu, you have to just once, and will go back again. Even chefs from other restaurants eat there, they enjoy the foods served So try it as soon as you can. The foods are tasty and will grow on you. There is never a bad meal at the Silver Swan. The food is consistently excellent day after day. read more

I've been to the Silver Swan quite a few times over a 5 year timespan and always had a good meal and all too frequently a great desert goodie! I Love the Reuben sandwiches and cream puffs. They do have a great assortment of meals to choose and good service. If there is any problem, speak up and they will help you. They also have some gift and curio items for sale. I always enjoy looking at them. read more

This is my second time here and both times were great- laid back, family friendly, great food and wonderful and kind ladies running this place. My family had the Mediterranean Trio, the Reuben, chicken vegetable orzo soup, goulash and tuna- all delicious! read more

The Silver Swan is the best restaurant in Traverse City. Yola, Petra and Erika make everything home made every day. If this place was in New York you would be paying $50 for a lunch or dinner like they serve. Mario Batali Could learn from these girls. Try the curried lamb and rice, beef stroganoff, Norwegian sandwich (my wife's favorite) or actually anything. I have eaten most of their menu and its all outstanding! You can't go wrong with the Silver Swan. read more