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    Slate

    3.8 (47 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Salmon
    Marielle M.

    I've been debating how to write this for a while. The quality of service, interior, and food is not acceptable for these prices. To start, we were seated in a booth that was separated from the wall and broken. Then the drinks came out and my lychee martini had a wooden pick that goes in a sandwich. The martini itself was okay. Then the fries appetizer came. The special ketchup they brought out tasted like sweet baby rays bbq sauce. We also got the pork belly wontons and they were really awkward to eat and not very good. For the main, I got the salmon and it was incredibly disappointing. There was no crispy sear on the salmon and the rice was way too salty and mushy. Everything tasted like a cheap microwave meal. Also the service started out okay, but towards the end of the night our server basically disappeared. I don't know if they have them working both sides, but he kept saying they "got slammed" while our side of the restaurant emptied out... Also he took at least 20 minutes to bring the bill after we asked for it and when he brought it, it was wrong so we had to wait even longer.

    Carbonara

    Ate, left no crumbs!! Mellie here loved the carbonara and bread. Will be coming back tomorrow.

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    Ron V.

    Slate is essentially a piano bar physically connected to Sorellina. Nice selection of $13-$15 cocktails and you can order food from Sorellina. Attentive waitstaff and the drinks were on point. Casual vibe but can dress up in the evening.

    Garrett R.

    The best dining restaurant in Traverse City. The wait staff is polite and quick to service. The wine list is extensive with options for everyone. The perfect place for an anniversary. Each dish was full of taste and flavor.

    Stefanie N.

    The quality and quantity was not in line with what the prices are. We had an appetizer, 2 entrees, and 4 drinks and it was around $175. Still was hungry after we left. Husband had the prime ribeye which was bland and much smaller than expected. Salmon/rice was nothing special, could've made it better at home. This place really needs to step up their game if they wish to win over the TC clientele. We will NOT be going there again, ever.

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    Jenny P.

    AMAZING dinner at Slate, traverse City's new steak house. Started out with the grilled octopus with potatoes and bacon jam - - WOW!!! That could have been a meal right there!! Then I had the sea scallops with roasted watermelon and polenta, Dennis had the bone in fillet which he said was the best he had ever had. Mine was delicious and absolutely the best flavor combination. Our server Andy was amazing and so personable. Pricey but well worth it for a special night out. We will be back!!

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    My filet was top notch, best I've had up north. For a new place we were really impressed with the food.

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    NOISYAtmosphere, can't talk to more than 1 person, have to have wait staff right by their ear to hear your order, slow service COLD FOOD

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    So great! Service was prompt and professional. Menu changes daily and is exquisite. I enjoyed the…read moreseafood tasting appetizer which was amazing, fresh lettuce cups, perfect bitter crunch, fresh shrimp. I did catch a few shrimp shells but otherwise perfect. I did add a bit of lime juice and salt for flavor. The bread was delicious! I met a new friend at the bar and she and I enjoyed splitting the Wagyu beef 8 ounce with risotto. This was delicious and perfectly prepared rare with a chat. The risotto gravy was a bit rich for me. I would have loved a steak sauce but enjoyed adding lemon butter. Wonderful all around night before my asylum tour.

    My husband and I came here to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. This was our first date night…read morein over a year after having our baby, so we were really looking forward to a special evening. The restaurant itself had a beautiful, rustic and romantic atmosphere, and the hostess was lovely about accommodating our request for a quieter table. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once our waitress began taking our order. She initially gave us great wine recommendations and was pleasant while explaining the specials. However, when I decided to order the white pizza instead of the trout because I wanted something lighter, her attitude completely changed. She became noticeably aggressive and dismissive, which made us feel as though we were being judged for choosing a less expensive item from the menu. The service continued to be disappointing. I had to ask for the complimentary bread, and I waited nearly 30 minutes for the second half of my wine. When we asked about it, we were abruptly told that the bar was busy. Her tone throughout the rest of the meal was extremely inconsistent, including literally yelling across the table, "How's the food?" It was so unexpected that my husband and I almost had to laugh. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't make up for the experience. The appetizers were decent, but our mains--the ravioli and white pizza--were very average and lacked flavor. We've been to many fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, and we understand that service can occasionally have an off night. What was disappointing here was feeling judged based on what we chose to order. Customers should feel comfortable ordering anything from a restaurant's own menu without being treated differently because of the price. The restaurant itself has a beautiful atmosphere and a lot of potential, but given our overall experience, we unfortunately won't be returning or recommending it to family and friends.

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    Popped over after a boat tour on the Nauti-Cat. Was craving a slice of pizza but they didn't sell…read moreby the slice so went with kids noodles and tofu from Szechuan place and this was a perfect mid afternoon snack. Enjoyed the soft egg add on. Next time would try the chili oil add on. Each is separate. Loved the outdoor seating options and loved indoor air conditioning option more! Full bar inside to add on beverages. Loved the upbeat Latin music inside!

    LGBTQ+ community: DO NOT COME HERE. It is NOT a safe space…read more The staff here felt completely comfortable allowing a regular to yell "that f****** gay guy" (clearly intended as an insult) during a ridiculous dispute over saving chairs. When we called him out for being homophobic, his response was, "So what if I am?" Afterward, the bartender, Jason, was hugging and fist-bumping this same person. Jason then approached us and said there was nothing he could do because "they're regulars, so what can I do?" refusing to move them away from us or cut off the clearly drunk and belligerent man. Instead, he became aggressive when we expressed how upset we were about the situation. Jason later doubled down. When we told him that the safety of the patrons should matter, his response was, "Then you should go dine somewhere else." So please, please listen to him. Do not come here. The food is mid anyway, so you're not missing anything.

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