Sushi was really good and good sized portions. I was not super impressed with their chicken fried…read morerice....the portion size was as HUGE but the chicken was in strips and not a whole lot of flavor compared to other places I've been. Service was very fast. It's worth trying once if you're in the area and like sushi.

The service was fast to get going, but when they were cooking and spattered boiling sauce on my…read morebrothers arm and put a little anti burn liquid on it and it did barely anything at all, but overall be aware of the fast people.

Very nice vibes at Firefly Restaurant! They have a large dining area which is bright during…read moredaytime. We started with the street corn dip and were very impressed! I got the tempura roll and my boyfriend got the bacon burger. We both enjoyed it! Our only complaint was that the food did take longer than expected considering the restaurant wasn't very busy.

A beautiful restaurant with nice view for dinner. We were seated few mins after arrived. We all…read morewere hungry as didn't really eat lunch. All food we ordered varies from pasta, fried rice, burger, steak- they all are good size portion & delicious. Nothing left to bring home for sure. My shrimp fried rice is a must for rice craving dinner. Don't hesitate to stop by here for a nice dinner!

Eleven chefs/cooks in the kitchen! Never saw that many people preparing food and the quality and…read morepresentation is awesome. Had the miso soup and lobster dynamite. Both were excellent with plenty of seafood. See photos.

From the outside this place doesn't look like much. Once inside it becomes an upscale delight. I…read morewouldn't say it distinctly asianbin any way. It just feels pricey, but comfortable. Of course there's mood lighting. I ordered their Crab Rangoon Stick ($19). Instead of their normal shape they come out in stick form. It works and they were excellent. However you only get 4, so they are almost $5 per rangoon stick, but their was real crab in them. For Dinner I ordered their Vietnamese Shaking Beef ($41). This is Wok-seared beef tenderloin, baby bok choy, red onion, basil, and mint, on a Shanghai noodle pillow. This was very good. The beef was outstanding and the noodle bed was fun. My only issue was I didn't love the sauce. The service was excellent. Very efficient and super friendly. Overall I give them 4 stars. The price to what you get is definitely a negative. I know that normal for hoity toity places. The beef was definitely better than a regular place. Would I return? Yes, as a special event type place. Though I'd probably get something else.

The food was terrific. The service was terrific and so was the ambience if you're looking for a…read moregreat sushi restaurant away from the crowds this is the place for you. Sure hope they can add more restaurants to this place. What a great idea.

Excellent Nigiri and Sushi Rolls. Best Miso soup anywhere. Quality is good or actually better than…read moreplaces I've been to in Chicago, NY, Atlanta. True hole in the wall. Located inside the culinary campus west of TC makes it a different place to visit. Very knowledgeable staff! A++

Dined there for the second time this evening. Arrived earlier tonight than the first time on…read moreFather's Day. The selections were more robust, tasty and plentiful. Buffets kill me because if they're good I just wish I could bring a spare stomach. We started with a variety of fresh sushi, seconds from the other side, egg roll, shrimp in at least 5 or 6 treatments, green beans, chicken, pepper steak, etc. Finished off with various fresh and canned fruit slices including lychees, puddings, cakes. Just the thing to top off the main courses. I give it 4.5 stars due to the lackluster decor. But the wait staff is friendly and not pushy. No silly masks either. People are smiling again. Hooray!!! I forgot to take photos I was so hungry that all I could think about was biting in. Prices are reasonable because you can eat yourself to death here. Totally worth it compared to a lot of what's out there these days.

My wife flew into the airport there in Traverse City, so we decided to go to the Asian Buffet for…read moredinner. It was the first time for us going there and the food wasn't bad... but some of the food on the buffet was cold. I got stuff for the Mongolian grill they have there to have the cook stir-fry it for me... he cooked/stir-fried what I gave him on the plate, but it wasn't cooked all the way through. Also, I LOVE hot mustard, and I like to mix it into my food, but all they had was packets of hot mustard that were jellied and tasted horrible. They need to make fresh hot mustard, NOT packets!!! I lived in Florida for 20 years, so I know good crawdads and what they should taste like, I also know how to cook them with good seasonings... but the crawdads/crabs they had on the buffet were horrible tasting and over cooked!!! My biggest complaint would be no fresh "Hot Mustard"... and the cook on the Mongolian grill needs to learn how to stir-fry.

Never had a bad Meal from here always fresh and good! I perfer here when having takeout. It hits…read morethe spot. Soup is good when I'm sick.

Ordered Genetal Tso's chicken & fried rice. This used to be…read moregreat food, now it is not. Chicken was not enjoyable, rice was hard. The food is not as it was. You lost a long time customer. I will be ordering from FU HAU from now on.

Barrio is a must-visit spot while in Traverse City. Although it originally hails from Cleveland…read more(which we've also visited), the flavors and service have carried over beautifully to Michigan. The vegan options here are fantastic. I love that I can choose the Thai chili tofu as my protein, and it's actually good tofu -- firm, crispy, and flavorful instead of the usual mushy version you find elsewhere. The customization is another huge plus. You can load your tacos with far more than the standard lettuce and tomato, choosing from a variety of slaws, salsas, sauces, and toppings. My personal favorite combination is the Dirty Sauce (definitely spicy, so be warned!) with lettuce, poblanos, onions, and the corn mix. The tacos are generously sized, so 2-3 will leave you completely satisfied, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. This is also a perfect place for larger groups or families. We have friends who love bringing their kids because everyone can fill out their own order form and customize exactly what they want. I have to recommend the salsa roja and chips as an app. It's easily one of my favorite salsas. It has the perfect consistency with just the right balance of spice and sweetness. We love coming here and highly recommend giving it a try. You won't be disappointed!

We visited Barrio in Traverse City, late night bites. The place was hopping with parties, but we…read morewere seated right away. The service was speedy & friendly, very refreshing! The margaritas were tasty, as well as our appetizers, the Tres Amigos. We built our own tacos from a list, very cool. Everything was fresh, delicious, and the portions were large. We will definitely be back!

The food is the worst part. There was a mix of Asian and Mexican. Make your own tacos and nachos is…read morea good idea. There was an option for crab legs ($20 extra) and you could tell some cooks to make a bowl of pasta. What made this bad was quality and quantity. If there had been more options or better quality, it would've been nice. Cakes were hard on the outside, pie was just canned pie filling with a premade crust cracker, Mexican foods were dry and rank below store bought premade. Service was good- for the single waitress working at dinner time. She was stressed and struggling. Ambiance was fine. It was clean and looked like it was a better quality place than it was. Overall, it's probably a fine place to eat if you're drunk and having fun, but don't go out of your way to eat here.

It's just the saddest casino buffet I've ever been too. The food is so blah. I will say the build…read moreyour own pasta wasn't horrible. The server we had was doing her best to make it seem like she was enjoying herself but we were yelled at by another waitress because we weren't her table and we asked for something. The place just made me sad. It was pretty clean so that was good.

Best Chinese food in Traverse City. We live north of town and had a taste for oriental and found…read morethis place. Came at tail end of buffet so we ordered off dinner menu. The Chow fun was delicious and plentiful. My wife ordered orange chicken and loved it. Our server was polite and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will return for Chinese fare in the future.

I ordered several meals for pick up to take on a weekend getaway with friends. Two of the orders…read morewere the Tofu combo which included "Fried Rice" - the on-line menu only said "Fried Rice", it does NOT mention that it is "Chicken" Fried Rice. Much to my great disappointment, and embarrassment, the "Fried Rice" wasn't just "Fried Rice" - it was "Chicken" Fried Rice!!! My two Vegan friends could not eat the Chicken Fried Rice so only had the small amount of tofu for their meal. I would think you would realize that if someone is ordering tofu, rather than one of the many other protein (meat) options, that you would know NOT to give them "Chicken" Fried Rice! I tried to share this info with them on their Contact Us form, but the multiple times I tried to 'Send Message' - "Something went wrong" and it wouldn't send. So I'm at least putting it here so others can beware.

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.