Great place. Sat at bar and had several delicious small plates. The flavor palette was awesome. And…read morethe chef owners were delightful people.

This was a spot that served American cuisine and changed their menu seasonally. The menu items…read morewere meant to be sharing plates. The service was top notch. We were at the kitchen counter and the head chef/owner talked to us a lot while he was at the pass finishing dishes. He was not overbearing, where it was annoying. He was very friendly. He asked a lot of questions and we returned the favor. He went around talking to other tables too. Besides him, the rest of the staff was very pleasant and accommodating, including the chefs doing the cooking! It was one of the best experiences I had in regard to the staff. I have included what I ate below. Everything was timed out well too. Our Bread ($8) - This was a cheddar bread with ranch butter. This was very good. It came out extremely warm. The ranch butter was light and paired perfectly with the soft inside and slight crisp on the outside of the bread. Cucumber ($16) - This came with salsa Macha, pickled jalapeno, and cilantro. This appeared extremely fresh. There was a slight kick from the jalapenos and/or salsa. It all went well together with one another. Ricotta Gnudi ($17) - This came with pea, basil, country ham, and Marcona almonds. The gnudi had an unreal texture. The almonds were a nice added touch for some crunch. I did not really think the ham was needed. Potato ($17) - This came in a brown-butter cheese sauce with shallots and pickled mushrooms. This was my favorite non dessert dish of the night. The cheese sauce was unreal with tons of flavors, while the pickled mushrooms combined with the crispy shallots made for a superb pairing. Fried Chicken ($16) - This came with two large chicken pieces with a white BBQ sauce. This was brined in Earl Grey tea. The skin was crispy as anything, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. It was moist with great color. The white BBQ sauce was one of the best sauces I had in a while. I do not have much experience with white BBQ sauces, but this was tremendous. The vinegar could really be tasted and paired well with the hot crispy skin of the chicken. Halibut ($47) - This came with white beans, chermoula, and black garlic. The halibut was cooked perfectly, and the chermoula was ideal with the slight crisp from the large beans. There was also a nice crunch from crispy brown rice it seemed like. Key Lime Pie ($16) - This was with a homemade graham crust, white chocolate, and a basil meringue. This was my favorite overall dish of the night. The crust was one of the best I ever had. It was so buttery and had a perfect thickness to the key lime filling. The little meringue pieces on top was an ideal topping. Will I go back? Obvious.

Great location, right across from the lake, with outdoor seating for perfect lake views while you…read moredine! The restaurant is casual, has comfortable seating and plenty of lake view tables in their main dining room. The menu had a nice selection of handhelds, salads, sandwiches and entrees. We tried the shrimp/lobster bisque, perch and chips basket and the panko walleye sandwich. Our server was attentive and friendly, we loved everything and will definitely go back!

Excellent location right on the water with great views. The food was fantastic--I had the halibut…read more(maybe a little more buerre blanc would have been nice) my coworkers had a"big" salad and another fish dish. They were all good. The service was also great. We did have a 45 minute wait on a Monday, but it was worth it.

Great service, great view, great food!…read more We accidentally ordered three cheese dishes and only realized once they came out but honestly do not regret it at all! The French onion soup was quite good. Saw a lot of reviews recommending it so felt we had to try it. It is definitely a very rich, salty, intense soup so it might be good to share so you don't get sick of it but it was delicious. The pepperoni pizza was a good pizza but nothing crazy or special about it. Good size for two or three people to share with some other dishes. The star of the dinner was the lobster Mac n cheese. I really thought it was delicious. A healthy amount of lobster in it and very creamy. If I came back I would definitely get the lobster Mac n cheese again. It was also good as leftovers the next day :) Our server was very attentive and kind. We came in within an hour of closing and never felt rushed at all. Beautiful place to see the sunset over the harbor.

Late lunch for 7. Was super late lunch after waiting for 40 minutes for food. We all joked that…read morethey maybe were out catching the fish for us. The highlight of what was ordered was the French Onion Soup and the Chicken Sandwich and excellent sweet potato fries. The kid burger good. Now the not so good. The Detroit Beef Sandwich (their French Dip) meat was fatty and substandard. The Seafood Chowder should be renamed Potato Chowder, was mostly big chunks of potato, barely any broth and small bits of seafood if one looked hard enough. It tasted OK, but for $14.00 I want Seafood, not a bowl of potatoes. The Pan Sauteed Wallaye could have been good, very fresh but swimming in too much olive oil or? Asparagus was cooked appropriately, but swimming in the same stuff. Just a soggy dish. Haven't been here since 2021, don't think we will be back even on a sunny day for their great bay view.

great food great people especially kimmy! great prices too if you get tanya your lucky alsoread more

One of the best breakfast experiences ever with a great waiter, William. He was quick witted,…read moreattentive and took care of our party of five with his memory and not have ng to write anything down. The OJ from Natalie's is so darn good. Get the Fruit Salad, like a Ambrosia style and is delicious. The Eggs Benedict choice are excellent with plenty of meat too

I would never, as a local, go back there again. Food and service was good. All three of our dinners…read moreweren't very hot. Looking at the bill of $112 for myself, I noticed two different totals; one for cash and one for a credit card. My friend tried to pay with a check and that was denied; not considered cash. I tried to pay with a debit card and that was considered a charge card. The .03% extra is The Cost of Doing Business! If this company charges another .03% per customer, then ,perhaps, they should raise their dinner prices instead. But the dinners were extremely expensive. Good Luck, when the tourist go home.

Nice dinner out with my wife. We enjoyed a cozy table with amazing service and equally amazing…read moredishes.

Served within 25 minutes of closing time with a…read more Lively older vibe if you want to escape the racous twentysomething crowd.

Waitress was kinda crappy but still not a bad place. Do have air conditioning. Pretzels were weird…read morebut good. More like a bread. Beer cheese is ok. Which also makes the mac n cheese ahhhh. I wouldn't get it and glad I didn't order it. Beet salad was actually pretty good!! Specially if u like picked beets. Didn't like their homemade dressing that came with it though, it was horrible. Would go again. Was convenient.

This is one of the times when you need more than five stars. Cook's House is simply outstanding…read more Every aspect of the experience was wonderful. The restaurant is a house in downtown Traverse City. They only have space for 22 seats, and it was never full during our visit. It is intimate and welcoming. I made a reservation three months ahead, and obtained a seating for 8pm. We were welcomed warmly, and immediately seated. A complimentary mushroom broth "tea" was brought out. My friend who does not like mushrooms even enjoyed it. The service was perfect. Our server understood how to facilitate tasting courses, and the one very small misstep (under down steak for the member of our party that is pregnant, so it was not a being picky situation) was immediately handled without needing to be asked. The wine sommelier did a beautiful pairing. She offered the right level of presentation. Our group of four did the tasting menu. As they are farm to table, and the menu is constantly changing, it is not beneficial to discuss specific menu items. I do want to say the celery soup was representative of the experience, something I would not think to try or sounded amazing but was. My non dessert eating friend loved her dessert, she actually ate the entire cake. Interesting, creative, but not pretentious. A meal to be remembered.

One of the best meals I've had in many many years. The service and employees are all very amazing…read more We were seated outside and when it started to rain. The staff tried to get us to move indoors, but the overhang on the patio was plenty to keep us dry and plus we got a free show of everyone across the street at the food truck park trying to scramble. Got the 5 course tasting with wine paring and it was more than enough food. No way could I have even tackled the 7 course!

Dined inside for a late lunch on a rainy day. The patio looks like a great space, but it was a…read morelittle wet that day. Choose to sit outside when it's available. The restaurant is located across the street from the main road on the bay. The view is still very nice from inside the restaurant. Two fireplaces in the dining area. Neither was on during our visit. The dining area around the booths needs some love. A little worn. Bowers Wine and Coronas to start. Good choice. The Calamari was of excellent quality with tentacles and rings. My favorite. Breaded lightly but slightly undercooked. Needed 20 seconds more. Lettuce Wraps were terrific. The Prime Rib Dip was hearty and the horseradish sauce delicious. Service was good. Friendly.

Everyone said we had to try while in the area. It was just ok for the prices you pay…read more 1.the seats we were in the a/c was so cold we couldn't enjoy dinner. We were told there was nothing they could do 2.the food took so long to come out. Probably sat for over 30 min for our plates 3.we ordered the short ribs and it's mashed potatoes and it came with rice. We only ordered it because it should come with potatoes. We were told they ran out but this was after our meal came out. 4. The hand breaded chicken sandwich was dry and overcooked. 5. The prime rib sandwich was the only good thing we had for dinner that night. For a meal over $150 for 4 people we were expecting more.

Nate and I came to this rooftop bar on the recommendation of a local we met at Lil Bo's…read more I love a good rooftop bar and this one was quite nice. It was a bit windy when we were there, but we were pretty sheltered and shaded where we sat, which was nice. The views of the bay were beautiful and we enjoyed watching the sailboats and birds. The bar has plenty of options for all, including n/a choices. I got an aperol spritz and Nate got the mule, which had fresh blueberry and spicy ginger beer. Loved the mule! They do have a food menu, but we had just eaten so we just enjoyed the views and our beverages. I'm glad we learned about this spot, because it had not come up in my search. I'd come back!

Excellent group meal. Excellent, friendly service. We will go back again. Great find through yelp…read moresearch while on vacation.

Kind of on the end of Front Street, but arguably one of the best places to get breakfast in…read moreTraverse City. They give you a buzzer for the wait that has a decent distance for you to leave and come back. Also, they are strict on outside drinks. Our coffees were confiscated and put into a fridge and given back to us after the meal which was odd. Food was fire though. The Eggs Jenni and the Sweet and spicy chicken / jalapeño cornbread waffle with homemade cinnamon butter was insane. Not dry at all and the cornbread in waffle format was unique. Cool vibe, walkable on Front Street, and very solid. Will be back without an outside coffee.

First things first. They won't seat you until your entire party is on site, inside the restaurant…read more Parking could be tricky. The menu offering is plentiful. Good luck deciding what to eat. Both of our meals were very tasty and could easily be shared. We had a lot of leftovers. It took a long time for food to arrive, so be sure to come with someone you enjoy having conversations with. We are very good with passing time, so it was no problem for us. Worth the wait though -- food was great!! Loved the vibe! Upbeat, cheerful, and welcoming.