We had an absolute blast at Traverse City Whiskey! My BF loves their whiskey and decided to make a…read morehuge purchase for his bday! lol He asked the manager how many different bottles of bourbon were available, 13 to be exact, to please package them up! Hahaa I guess we needed a bar restock anyway!

Imagine requesting an old fashioned then being told "oh we just cleaned up sorry but I can do a…read morepour" while they're fixing an Old Fashioned for a few buddies. I literally bought over $400 in merch. Ughhhh and people wonder if prejudices exist!?

For someone that doesn't drink alcohol I understand it can be very tough for others to make me…read moremocktails but the male bartender made me an incredible biscoff martini without alcohol the first time I visited. I liked it so much I went back a week later to order it again, however, they were all out of biscoff so I opted for the maple chai espresso and it was not my favorite. Cute ambiance and would recommend checking this place out though!

Fun cocktail bar featuring Gypsy spirits, sorry, no wine or beer. Colorful decor, with long bars…read morewith tall stools, several four tops and two areas with leathery sectionals. Friendly staff and excellent cocktails. The PB&J Mule is unique and outstanding. Tried Mint Juleps for the first time, wow! Ladies rooms are clean with lots of helpful items. Great vibe, highly recommend Gypsy Spirits!

So great! Service was prompt and professional. Menu changes daily and is exquisite. I enjoyed the…read moreseafood tasting appetizer which was amazing, fresh lettuce cups, perfect bitter crunch, fresh shrimp. I did catch a few shrimp shells but otherwise perfect. I did add a bit of lime juice and salt for flavor. The bread was delicious! I met a new friend at the bar and she and I enjoyed splitting the Wagyu beef 8 ounce with risotto. This was delicious and perfectly prepared rare with a chat. The risotto gravy was a bit rich for me. I would have loved a steak sauce but enjoyed adding lemon butter. Wonderful all around night before my asylum tour.

My husband and I came here to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. This was our first date night…read morein over a year after having our baby, so we were really looking forward to a special evening. The restaurant itself had a beautiful, rustic and romantic atmosphere, and the hostess was lovely about accommodating our request for a quieter table. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once our waitress began taking our order. She initially gave us great wine recommendations and was pleasant while explaining the specials. However, when I decided to order the white pizza instead of the trout because I wanted something lighter, her attitude completely changed. She became noticeably aggressive and dismissive, which made us feel as though we were being judged for choosing a less expensive item from the menu. The service continued to be disappointing. I had to ask for the complimentary bread, and I waited nearly 30 minutes for the second half of my wine. When we asked about it, we were abruptly told that the bar was busy. Her tone throughout the rest of the meal was extremely inconsistent, including literally yelling across the table, "How's the food?" It was so unexpected that my husband and I almost had to laugh. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't make up for the experience. The appetizers were decent, but our mains--the ravioli and white pizza--were very average and lacked flavor. We've been to many fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, and we understand that service can occasionally have an off night. What was disappointing here was feeling judged based on what we chose to order. Customers should feel comfortable ordering anything from a restaurant's own menu without being treated differently because of the price. The restaurant itself has a beautiful atmosphere and a lot of potential, but given our overall experience, we unfortunately won't be returning or recommending it to family and friends.

Great selection of bourbon pours and a neat atmosphere most people walk right by. Highly recommendread more

Nicely dimmed lounge with a variety of seating for different group sizes. Drinks were expertly…read morecrafted. The drink menu is extensive - huge selection of Bourbons. Service is attentive ** note: there is no food service or snacks that we observed

Best Italian I've had. The smoke old fashioned was fantastic. Service was exceptional. Our…read moreentire group was very impressed.

Higher end restaraunt at the commons. Enjoyed some dishes more than others but overall a great…read moreexperience. We sat at the bar which was staffed by two very efficient bartenders who did it all. It was nice to be able to see right through to the kitchen from the bar. Really enjoyed the mussel special (not sure if this is always on the menu). The prosciutto fig salad was quite good too but a very small serving size for two people to share as an appetizer. The crostini served with the burrata was very tasty and crispy. The best dish was the fettuccine which has pork ragu and fresh parmesan. This was recommended by our server and it did not disappoint. I only wish there were just a couple more noodles because the amount of meat was very generous. If you're deciding between here and the other Italian place also at the Commons (I don't think I can say it by name) I would actually recommend PepeNero's over that one!!!!

This is THE hotspot in TC. There's live music outside and an always-changing array of food…read moretrucks. The inside bar is cool and there is usually not a wait for drinks (there's also an outside bar).

Popped over after a boat tour on the Nauti-Cat. Was craving a slice of pizza but they didn't sell…read moreby the slice so went with kids noodles and tofu from Szechuan place and this was a perfect mid afternoon snack. Enjoyed the soft egg add on. Next time would try the chili oil add on. Each is separate. Loved the outdoor seating options and loved indoor air conditioning option more! Full bar inside to add on beverages. Loved the upbeat Latin music inside!

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.

Excellent fresh food. Servers are good. The kicker is that it's located in the old state…read morepsychiatric hospital, not a place you'd usually dine in.

The food was very good, the service was good. Our server, Dylan, was friendly, helpful and brought…read moreitems out in a timely manner. The regular coffee was delicious, the stuffed French toast was delicious, the eggs benny was okay, but we would try the omelette next time. The only thing we did not like was the sausage patties. The sausage was good quality but way too sage in it--it overpowered the fennel and other spices in it. I would try the sausage links next time to see if they are less packed with sage. And you definitely need reservations. They say they are recommended, they really should be required on the weekends and peak tourist season.

TC has a burgeoning foodie scene and Bushell's is on the edge of that. Not too high-priced, nor…read moreimpossible to get a reservation. This is a place to just get some quality food, presented beautifully in a friendly, unpretentious setting.

Torn on this review- want to love it, but quite can't. The food was good- no doubt. The truffle…read morefries, amazing. The blue cheese martini- impeccable. The pork loin? I mean look at it! The food- off the charts. Highly suggest the cornbread! But the service- a bit slow as there were only two servers covering the entire floor, and it started to get quite busy after we arrived. Staff- friendly and as attentive as they could be, but found ourselves waiting quite a bit. All in all, pretty good experience, but room for improvement.

This is such an absolute gem of a place! We love visiting these gardens whenever we are in town…read more They are so well maintained, and the volunteers are so friendly and love to share their knowledge about both the plants and the history. It is a perfect opportunity to learn and stretch your legs. Festival it is free to walk around the grounds and take in the breathtaking views that this site provides here in the shadows of the spires of this former state hospital. The children's garden, fairy garden and Japanese gardens are all breathtakingly, beautiful, and fun to explore how fortunate the city is to have Such a place to retreat to.

It is totally free, including guided tours. They do request donations as the place is fully funded…read moreby donations and grants. They have a large grounds with a lot of different gardens and the old farm buildings being repurposed. The history of the place is interesting: The land was initially part of the Grand Traverse Commons, which was once the site of the Traverse City State Hospital, a mental institution. They have healing gardens, labyrinth, fairy garden, Asian garden, fire resistant garden, community garden, etc... they also have a lot of trails and a self guided tour with a map. The guided tours are done by volunteers.