We ordered take out from here. The server/host who helped us was extremely friendly and kind. The…read morefood was good and the atmosphere in the restaurant seemed fun.

Amazing food and treated like family here! Kelly was an excellent server, so kind and efficient. My…read morefirst time here with aunt and uncle who are summer locals every year. I had the lasagna! You need to get the lasagna! Hearty, gorgeous, melts in your mouth layers of homemade meat sauce, cheese and pasta! I almost ate every bite because I could not stop. Very large portion too. Delicious!! Then I had cannoli!! The traditional and the pistachio. Delicate, crispy, sweet, balanced. Amazing!

Great service. They all work hard together. Efficient. Our server Jaline is a pro. Nachos were…read moregreat. Fish looked yummy. We'd go back.

Located in Kalkaska with ample parking. This restaurant has been locally owned for 43 years. Pretty…read moreimpressive. This was the perfect stop for dinner before a concert at Interlochlen. There are limited restaurant options closer to Interlochlen unless we drove through Traverse City. No reservations required. Super busy, but they get people in pretty quickly. Once seated, we started off with the smoked trout and artichoke dip. The dip was fantastic! We could have used more crackers, but we finished it! For my cocktail, I enjoyed an espresso martini. For dinner, my husband and I got the Friday trout special with mushroom risotto and broccoli. My mom got the two smoked meat platter with wings and ribs. To end the night, we shared a slice of coconut cream pie. Delicious! Definitely would stop by again if we were in the area.

Good service, cool spot with great views. Very disappointed in the food. Wings were good but had…read morevery little meat and the firecracker shrimp were all breading. The shrimp were actually baby shrimp, which is a salad topper.

Very kid friendly, games available, great location…read more Professional shuffle board table also top notch. Dockside frozen lemonade is excellent.

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!

We were very impressed with wonderful flavorful food . The bathrooms for men and women are…read morechild friendly and clean . Very happy pleasant employees. Menu has a lot of wonderful options. Warm friendly dining experience.

The service was SLOW and we had to ask our waitress for everything including silverware, water…read more(twice), and twice for the check. The had posters and advertised Flight beer but, oops, they were out. Food was mediocre. Won't be recommending AB to friends visiting Torch Lake and Alden!

food was amazing, and the staff is great. My family and I stop every time we are in Mancelon.read more

Stopped in based on local recommendations and was not disappointed. I had great service and great…read morefood -- ordered the corned beef breakfast burrito and it was outstanding. The decor featuring local historical photos was also a highlight. Highly recommended!

Wow, just wow. My husband and I went to Traverse City for…read moreour 5 year anniversary and the Boathouse was the highlight!!! We had the Moral Bisque soup, lobster ravioli and both had the Wagyu hanger Oscar- every dish was incredible. We have eaten at upscale restaurants all over the world and this was hands down the BEST steak we've ever had. Great views, great service and incredible food. They even had a card and chocolates waiting on our table for our anniversary. Incredible experience, highly recommend!

The Boathouse in Traverse City... let's start with the obvious the views are unreal. Like, sit…read morethere for a minute and question all your life choices for not living there kind of views. Absolutely breathtaking. The atmosphere was perfect cozy, romantic, and just the kind of place you want to slow down and enjoy. Appetizers? Amazing. Dessert? Also amazing. Zero complaints there. Now... my steak and I had a bit of a situationship. First round it was very overcooked. Second round it came back still thinking about the pasture. At that point I tapped out, but thankfully my husband (who prefers his steak with a pulse) stepped in and handled it like a champ. All that said, I would 100% go back. The views, the vibe, and everything else on the menu made it totally worth it.

The service was great, the food was delicious, and we visit every time we are in town. You can…read moretell when you drive up that it is a popular choice for a lot of people

I was very pleased with this experience! The interior is classy and pleasant. I found every…read morecourse to be fantastic! I ordered steak and was disappointed that they didn't have A1. Then I took the first bite! Pure heaven! Service was polite with only a few snafus If I lived nearby this would be my regular destination!

What a great find! We took my mom and MIL to Bennethum's for Mother's Day. Reservations highly…read morerecommended. We came at 5pm on a Saturday and the restaurant was packed! I mean packed! The bar was full too. Luckily, we had reservations so we were good. We started off with the fried morel mushrooms. Helloooo! These were so delicious. Additionally, we got the whitefish bites and the complimentary bread. So hard not to try everything, but it makes it easier with a bigger party. For dinner, I got the smaller portion of walled eyed. The fish was so fresh! I didn't think I had room for dessert, but we shared a slice of carrot cake. It was worth it! Highly recommend this place for a special occasion. Such a beautiful place! I want to come back and check out the bar wi the husband for a chill night too.

Maybe the disappointment was enhanced by the fact that everyone said this was such a great place to…read morego that they had the best food. They had great drinks for sure, but the food was awful. Went twice, second time not quite so awful but still disappointing. No interest in giving it a third try.

The burgers, it's all about the burgers! The menu begins…read morelike a checklist of all the toppings, you really do get your way. And it wasn't long before we were served.As busy as they were.

Doesn't exist anymore even though the website is still up. Menu is totally different in the new…read morebar. Beer list limited. Just typical bar food now. On a positive, staff is very nice and helpful.