This place is wonderful and truly has everything you could want for anyone in your party. From…read moredrinks to mains, everything we tried was delicious. Located right at the golf course, it offers plenty of parking, live music, and friendly service. We tried both the Oriental Salad and the Up North Salad, along with the white fish, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The fried mushrooms weren't your normal mushrooms but tasty. The space is clean, modern, and inviting. Highly recommend!

Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was average little slow at times. I had the Alfredo…read morewhich could use some more flavor of parm on sauce was heavy on the garlic. The garlic bread was really good and grilled chicken could use some more flavor to it. Split the pretzels with a friend and we both enjoyed them but they are heavy on the salt. Nice views of golf course and seemed like a great gathering spot for groups.

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.

Situated right on Omena Bay the views from here are excellent. The atmosphere is definitely in the…read morenautical theme. Nothing wrong with that as it is done in a welcoming way. I started with their Seafood Chowder ($10) this is said to be loaded with Shrimp, Clams and Crab. I could identify these things individually, however taste wise it was excellent.  I definitely wished the cup of it had been bigger. Price seems a little steep for portion size, but no complaints taste wise. I then ordered their Fried Chicken ($19) this had Golden-Fried Breast, Drum and Thigh with Mashed Potato and asparagus. The chicken was excellent, well seasoned and crispy, but still juicy. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were undercooked. A little harder then I prefer them to be, but edible and at least it was real potatoes. The service was great. Super cheerful and helpful. They accidentally put someone else order on my bill and they corrected it with cheer. Overall a couple minor issues, but still a solid 4 star review for me. Would I return? Absolutely!

Food was good, service was quick, and the view was outstanding! We would have loved to sit on the…read morepatio overlooking the water, but it was hot and humid. We opted to sit indoors, but it was super warm. I don't know if we made a good choice. The server also took a long time to cash us out.

I can't say enough good things about the Blue Pelican and its staff. We were meeting friends the…read morefollowing day and needed a place to crash for the evening. I AirBNB-ed this spot and was geeked to try it. COVID was tough on the Pelican but they've persevered and they're back on top. I was hoping their tiki bar would still be open but it was a little late in the season I surmise. Their Side Door saloon was also closed with intentions on reopening in the spring but that would've only been icing on the cake. Trisha (who's totally lovely) checked me in, runs the inn and the Blue Pelican restaurant and runs a great crew of people to realize all things hospitable at the BP. The room was beautiful, it was clean, and it was private and perfect. A king size bed, a clean bathroom offering good water pressure and a nice overlook of the main drag. You're nearby the local pizza place (Classic?), the local pub and Mammoth distilling. You're 6 miles from Bellaire and 30 minutes from Boyne City. I'll be back. We loved this place!

Was in town for a conference and wanted a more filling meal. Ventured to the Bleu Pelican with…read moreco-workers. They easily accommodated the group of 10 and we were comfortably seated. The food and service were both good and we felt like our banter didn't interfere with the dinner plans of other diners.

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!

The Parkshore Lounge is a nice little find. I've been there three times for dinner. Super…read morefriendly and skilled bartender. Servers are also nice, and food is very solid. I haven't tried the sliders, but they look amazing. Real salads that are not an afterthought. Pizza is definitely decent. They seem to have a loyal happy hour crowd, which starts pretty early, maybe 3pm to 5 or 6. ALSO, you can come as you are. If you are still dressed for business, or the opera, that's fine. People come in from the beach and throw on a wrap, not a big deal. After golf. It all works. You can also charge to your room, if you're staying there. Put it on the rotation.

Just an amazing place! We went here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. No "cons"…read morewhatsoever. The pros, on the other hand? 1. Staff. Our servers Meg and Emma were incredible 2. Ambiance. Overlooking the golf course and the bay, the view at sunset was majestic. Combined with how elegant the interior setting was, total A+. 3. Drinks. Good cocktails and a fantastic Gin and Tonic ( not pictured here-it was so good I just bypassed the pics asap lol). 4. Caesar Salad: very crisp and fresh romaine with fantastic anchovies and these cheese crisps that were so very tasty. 5. Duck. Perfect taste, texture, with a tomato jus and a purée of parsnip underneath that was fantastic. 6. Sweet potato beignets. Oh...my...God! This is an appetizer but could/should be a dessert. So sweet and served with bacon jam. Amazing! 7. Pear and salted caramel layer cake. Wow! My wife and I highly enjoyed this. It's a pear compote with a spiced cake in the middle. Well worth it and definitely a place we will come back to when we are back in Traverse City. Very highly recommended.

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.

The best spicy chicken sandwich I've ever had not even spicy, but still it's good it has PRETZEL…read morebun 10 out of 10 if I could

First time in Elk Rapids and I couldn't be more impressed, not only a quaint town but friendly with…read moregreat food! I had the Reuben, there was a perfect amount of meat and sauerkraut the onion rings were a small up charge but well worth it. Service was good and the dining room spacious and clean. There is no designated parking lot but there is parking on the street as well as lots around town that are easily accessible.

DAWN & ANGIE MADE OUR NITE!! Food was awesome, quick and soo good!! But our nite was made with the…read moreamazing service and super strong drinks at the bar with the amazing girls they have much love to Dawn & Angie!!! we WILL be back!!!

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!