While visiting from out of town, my family and I stopped in for dinner. The drinks were excellent,…read moreand the service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. What truly sets this restaurant apart, however, is the incredible level of customer service they provided after our visit. While leaving to head to the park with our younger children, I accidentally left behind my favorite pair of sunglasses--brand new and purchased just a week before our trip. When I called the restaurant, they had thankfully found them. Not only did they hold onto them for me, but they went completely above and beyond by carefully packaging and mailing them back to me. They even made sure they were protected so they wouldn't break during shipping. I was so relieved and incredibly grateful for the kindness and effort their team showed. It's rare to find a business that cares this much about its customers long after they've left the restaurant. Thank you for turning what could have been a disappointing situation into such a positive experience. We will definitely be back on our next trip up north. Cheers!

We came here on a recommendation. Glad we did! Amazing views of the bay! We opted for first floor…read moreseating inside with a view. There is rooftop, bar, and patio seating too. We got there at 4pm just when happy hour started. Score!! $5 cocktails (select drinks) and 40% off small plates. Pretty amazing happy hour! We orders non-happy hour drinks - the hibiscus spritz was the perfect summer drink! We order a few small plates - the Mezzi, short ribs, and crab cakes. Delicious!! Service was great! I saw a few pups when we left. The patio is dog friendly! Always good to know!

Chandler's is a Northern Michigan fine dining hidden gem! The dishes here are well developed, have…read moreexcellent flavor & are executed perfectly! The service is incredibly helpful, professional & friendly! The atmosphere is incredible, & dining in the wine cellar is a must!! There are no wrong choices here, everything is seriously phenomenal! The steak tartare is a great starter to share with the table, the amount of crab in the crab cakes is fantastic, and serving the caesar in a parmesan tuile makes it that much more fun to eat! The boar shank I had made for the perfect winter meal, it is fall off the bone tender & the sweet potato gnocchi pairs so well with it! The salmon florentine is another beautiful dish & you have to enjoy the amazing wine selection they offer!

Great quality food ! The chefs/ cooks obviously understand taste ! Everything we had was amazing…read morequality and very flavorful. It was a bit chilly out , so We started with the mushroom bisque special. It was so good I want the recipe and would literally put this on top of everything I cook at home!!! Misty our waitress suggested the burger and it was as good as advertised! My husband ordered it but I beefed for at least 2 more bites after tasting bit ! So good. I wanted the crispy chicken sandwich which apparently Is also popular, but needs some greens. I ended up ordering the kiwi strawberry salad ( kale ) and she allowed me to add crispy chicken on top. Best of both worlds! I will say the crispy chicken is VERY spicy FYI . Ambiance is cute. They have indoor & outdoor seating. Owe sat indoors and it was fun to watch the cooks at work. We would definitely make it a priority if ever visiting this area again !

Salvatore's is a staple in downtown Bay Harbor. Located right by the harbor, this is the place that…read moreeveryone goes before heading out on the water for the day. You can order in advance or in person. I recommend just stopping in and browsing their fridges of pre-made salads, sides, pasta dishes, and more. They have a lot of grocery items such as drinks, snacks, meats, and cheeses too. You can order a hot pizza or sandwich for takeout and it only takes about ten minutes. There's no seating inside, but there are two small tables outside. We've always loved the pizza and pastas from here, however they are quite pricey. We've been probably over ten times, but on this last visit, the veggies we got weren't good still. The staff has also never been very friendly. However, we will keep going for the pizzas and quick, grab items!

Great food, the service was excellent! The vibes are super…read morecool, very cool decor. The porch area is very scenic and lovely. Highly recommend!

The more I dine out the higher my standards come for reviews and Duffy's STILL gets a 5…read more There was a mistake made when we were seated on the patio as the hostess didn't leave silverware and menus when she sat us so it took a few minutes to be greeted. We had to flag someone down who thought we sat ourselves and said we needed to see the hostess. Understandable if that had been the case, but since it wasn't I couldn't help but be curious....what was his plan, then? To just ignore us all night rather than let us know? From there a different server came out, apologized profusely (even though she had never walked by and ignored us like the other server) and our service was top notch. I wish I had her name bc she was fantastic! Hate to have to describe this way...but blonde waitress who worked on the patio this past Fri night...kudos! The NA options are phenomenal and I had a spicy something or other. Sooo good! Pizza was awesome! SO. MUCH. CHEESE! Cooked to perfection, right amount of crust. I was tempted to go back again on Saturday. Patio is fantastic, cozy and relaxing without being too chill. Only feedback then is to either put more signage up about seeing a hostess or remind servers to be kinder in reminding people bc ironically we saw multiple people that either did seat themselves or were confused on where the host stand was, and both servers and bartenders weren't particularly kind with their messaging. I can only assume they are tired of it bc it happens a lot, but saw a group that almost walked out due to feeling unwelcome when they asked the wrong person about a table. Not our server. She was the best. :)

Beautiful environment and even better food. My scallops were outstanding; cooked perfectly with so…read moremuch flavor. The bruschetta appetizer was also note worthy.

We were looking for a good restaurant that was kid friendly nearby. Travato fit the bill!…read moreThe food was excellent! Two of us had Prawns Scampi. We were both so pleased with the meal! One of us is gluten and dairy free and the staff was very accommodating! One of us had spaghetti and this little person loved it! The fourth person had gnocchi that was excellent! We had 3 apps that were great too!Jason, our server, was excellent; very attentive and worked with our food sensitivities so that we'd have a great meal. The ambiance was upscale North Woods with tasteful taxidermy, iron and wood in an open, airy dining room and bar. Beautiful views are available of the Maple River outside the huge windows! There is seating on a large deck and on a patio overlooking the river. We will definitely dine here again!

I had really high hopes for this long time establishment, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to…read moreit. First, the ambiance and the service was excellent. We ate in the 'bar' section that had an excellent menu, tons of space, and a great server. It was easy to get refills, have additional drinks, and get the food in the timely manner. The concern is price for quality. The food quality was bad. The taste was nonexistent. The price astronomical. I can't recommend this spot until the price/quality quotient becomes more amicable. If there was even a hint of spice...or quality the rating would be better because of the service and ambiance. However, at the end of the day, this is a restaurant not a bar.

Food and service were very good. Lobster tail for $14. Very good. Steak very good. Desert very good.read more

It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

Two spinach salads $30 with tip divided into 2 don't fill one cereal bowl. Are you kidding me will…read morenot be going there anymore. The prices are outrageous.

What do you call a place where you can go and have food that not only looks like Leonardo DiVinci…read morepainted it to look amazing, and tastes even more amazing? Well we call it the finest food in Michigan. Matt the owner has created a once in a lifetime experience in this roadside unassuming place that takes me back to when Napa Valley was not commercialized. Thank God we don't have a railroad running through here. Service is excellent and training is an on going thing here, as Matt wants his team to make it look like SOP. If they ever paved the way the parking lot, I'm going to protest, because it makes me know I'm up north. Make reservations folks, or spin the wheel, but I don't gamble so I always make reservations. The scallops are off of the new menu this week by the way. June 5, 2026

Update! Bella Vita made everything right!…read moreParents came in for some walleye and ended up using the gift certificate. Not only was dinner comped, but the entire bill was taken care of - this is how you do it! Parents weren't expecting anything more than the value of the gift certificate but were blown away by the service and graciousness of Bella Vita"s staff. 5 stars!! Thank you, BV!!