Loved this place. The beers we tried were a hit, the kids were happy playing around with Pikachu…read morepinball and it was an overall great vibe. The menu looked wonderful and I look forward to trying it

"Do you need something?"…read more I walked in on a Tuesday, just before the dinner rush. There were a few customers there already, some sitting at the bar, others placing to-go orders, and some scattered tables. In evaluating the relaxed pace of the two young ladies behind the bar and one the floor, this was not their busy time. I sat at the bar, looking at their beer menu on the wall and compared to their online descriptions, trying to decide what I'd like to try. Several minutes passed without acknowledgment from either staff members. No napkin, no "I'll be with you in a sec!" that's typical of any establishment. I am not inexperienced with restaurant operations; this was uncomfortably unusual behavior. As if I wasn't welcome there for some reason. Finally, after enough time had passed to where I was contemplating just leaving, one of them finally looked at me while she was walking by and uttered that phrase. I was so caught off-guard that I stammered while asking for a flight. I picked the four that interested me, she poured them, then left. No engagement, no conversation about the beers, nothing typical of a brewery proud of its product. The attitude reminded me of another metro Detroit brewery's snobbish standoffishness. Like how they're xenophobic about anyone who isn't a regular but how does one become a regular if they don't welcome you in the first place? After other customers came in, sat near me at the bar, were obviously also first-timers, immediately welcomed with menus and told of the dinner specials, that's when I knew. I was not welcome there. And the only reason I can surmise is my appearance. My behavior wasn't it (and I'm familiar enough with reactions to Internet reviews that are atypical to immediately blame the reviewer instead of considering uncomfortable possibilities). I was received brusquely, not offered a food menu, and only got one check-in -- again, unusual behavior for a brewery and I've been to countless ones around the country. It struck me that my last experience with implicit bias was also in the Traverse City region. I hated to admit the possibility but the anecdotal evidence was clear. I imagine that if I'd been a White man in a collared shirt and chinos, my experience may have been different. Obviously, I can't prove it and if there's an owner response to this review, it'll be full of cliches about how this isn't who or what they are, etc. The establishments in downtown are far more welcoming, so it was a relief when my fellow conference attendees mercifully texted me to say where they were going for dinner. I paid my bill with a modicum of a tip and resolved to strike Stone Hound from my list. For the rest of my business trip, I spread my money instead to places that didn't treat me like an unwanted outsider. Plenty of them in TC, including another brewery in town.

Lots of natural light pouring in which was pleasant. Very busy due to a conference. Expected…read moreservice would be slow but was pleasantly surprised. Ordered a quesadilla which was tasty. Easy place to go for a drink of quick bar type meal.

Great food. Great service. took a while for the food to arrive and it's not for young kids --- if…read moreyou have kiddos you'd want to bring your own entertainment for them.

Overall- great experience here. Good service, food was gobbled up and there was a good beer…read moreselection. I highly recommend the loaded margarita pizza! Yum! We were not thrilled to be outside in the humidity, but our server was great helping us move to the shade. He was super friendly and really nice to our kids. We will totally be back!

I just wanted to give a shout out to this place. We went there Tuesday night because it was…read morepractically across from our hotel. We enjoyed the outdoor seating. Service was fast friendly and attentive. We both got the baked chicken and loved it.

Food quality was so disappointing. The only great thing about Aerie was the view…read more My $75 "8oz" filet was definitely 6oz. It was so tiny it came overcooked... twice. I sent it back the first time, the waitress never offered anything while I waited for my second steak... so my whole family was able to finish their meal before I got mine. No extra bread.. no soup... no salad... just hungry. Had to eat all my sides without my steak. Honestly I should've asked for the quality of the steak. Definitely was something under Prime cut. $12 kids butter parm noodle... came in a tiny soup bowl. Barely enough Parmesan to even see. So tasteless. Are you serious? At least salt the water. This was probably the worst of it. I got bamboozdled on a pasta dish I could've easily made at home for $1. Sides- The shiitake mushrooms were an absolute disgrace. They were literally so tasteless and dry! Roasted with no herbs, seasoning or allium. Potato Pavé was good. We ordered 2. It's definitely not a "shareable" size side. Come for the cocktails and view. Not for the food.

This was our 2nd time to Aerie and once again it did not disappoint. The food was amazing. Lindsey…read morewas fabulous and the view from our table was beautiful even on a gloomy day.

We're traveling to Traverse City and came here for brunch after seeing some good reviews online. We…read morewalked in to find this bistro housed inside a hotel, so we didn't have high expectations - thought it was just going to be another average brunch. We turned out to be amazed by the food. The Michigan Benedict ($16) was extremely well-made. The thick-cut bacon was crispy and stayed crispy even at the end, after being soaked in hollandaise. It just had that simple balance of fatty fragrance and crunchy bite. The Seafood Omelette ($26) was also really, really nice. The portion of seafood was genuinely generous: I counted at least three scallops, four shrimp, and mouthful after mouthful of lobster folded into a provolone béchamel. Scoop up a piece with the toasted focaccia and it's hard to imagine a better way to start the morning. Service was prompt and the room was cozy and unpretentious. We'll definitely want to be back to try the lunch and dinner menu.

Restaurant is in hotel lobby and lacks ambiance. Food was mediocre. Was not able to prepare an…read moreespresso or chocolate martini as server stated they do not stocks the required ingredients.

What a relic! Just off a busy road, you'd never give it a notice, but it is so cute & part diner,…read morepart bar and part lounge. The chicken chili is delicious ("award winning" as noted in menu).

I don't know why it's so hard to find a good restaurant in Traverse City. I must be looking in the…read morewrong section of town. We decided not to go into the downtown area and just were so hungry at this point that we saw this little Bayview Inn and decided to stop here. I didn't notice how dirty my water glass was until I was all done eating otherwise I probably would've left right away. I did get the white bean chicken chili for my meal and that actually was very good. My friend got the patty melt and he got coleslaw with it that he said was very good but he didn't think the patty melt was worth the price so we probably actually definitely won't be coming back here again.

Stopped in to grab some wine & beer. After looking for a wine for that I could not find I asked the…read moreman working the counter if they had it. His response "All of our is right there". Wow, I was disappointed that he didn't want to help me. I nearly bought the beer & other wine I was looking for but decided they didn't need my money badly enough. I walked out & went down to a place that appreciated me coming in to spend money... This review is also on here at a place really close. I would not waste you time at this place.

Got some bevvies to go with my pizza this afternoon. Fancy french water, Evian. And, fancy…read moresparkling water, cran-razz la Croix. I wanted chocolate milk but didn't feel like looking for it. No worries.

Great fresh made chef salad, smoked salmon & white fish dip. Crisp fresh greens, high quality…read moreturkey & ham, along with hardboiled egg. Smoked salmon was to perfection & the white fish dip was incredible. (Dip made it home inflight to savor the flavor, after my flight was delayed one day.) Made an extra day delightful. Friendly service & wonderful customer service. They also have a good variety of local, domestic & international wine. All priced to satisfy any price range. Don't miss this gem while in TC!

I did a corporate luncheon and the sandwiches were delicious. It was fresh and tasty. The chicken…read moresalad was Delish! The food was a big hit, I will definitely order from there again. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

This is the best happy hour in Traverse City. Year after year when I visit I make sure to stop…read morehere. William the bartender is excellent and never slows down. It gets packed with mostly locals despite that it's in a hotel. 3.50 wells, $4.50 Tito's and soda. Drink specials on everything and appetizers/munchies too. The menu is vast from jalapeño poppers and potatoes skins to lobster risotto and escargot. Steaks, seafood, and the best baked wings ever. Get them blackened. They are almost the size of drumsticks so expect a to go bag or share them. It's a hidden gem but IYKYK!

Busy! But worth it. Hawaiian Burger, YUM! Nachos, Lord they're big! The waitress, wonderful:) Very…read moreactive lots of conversation, not a place for a quiet meal:)