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.

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.

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!

We were looking for a spot that we haven't tried yet so I was excited to find Apache. This place…read moredid it all right! We were a bit surprised when we got there. It had a very old school feel to it. The bar area is located at the front or the restaurant and had a ton of tvs. This reminded me of a sports bar so I was a little unsure about how the food would be. Now, if you go to the restaurant side, there are stunning lake views. I definitely need to come back in the summer time! We enjoyed our drinks as we perused the menu. I chose the Halibut. Let me tell you. They did NOT disappoint! This was creamy and delicious. Once you've had Halibut in New Orleans you are difficult to impress. But I was absolutely impressed. Our bartender was friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend checking it out!

I visited Bushell's during restaurant week and was super impressed! It was a very modern…read moreatmosphere, the food was great, and the staff was friendly and attentive. I am dairy-free and my friend is gluten-free, and they were able to accommodate our dietary restrictions easily!

Stopped in for a bite to eat & Drinks. We just ordered apps…read more Popcorn Chicken, Cornbread & Deviled Eggs. We did the chicken with the sauce on the side. Never know how hot it will be. Well the sauce was great. Loved the Cornbread & the eggs. Service was great as we got there just as they opened, so nobody else to deal with. They had nice music playing in the background and the place looked good.

Went to Wagbo for their Maple Table pop-up breakfast... Who doesn't love a good pop-up!?!? Plus, it…read moremade me feel very adventurous. We learned more about the process of maple syrup (apparently it just doesn't flow from the tree and into bottles. Woops) and even had the chance to drink fresh 'maple' sap; ice cold, crystal clear water with a sweet taste. Our server was knowledgable to explain the process and take our breakfast order. Afterwards we headed back to the sugar shack to take a peek at what was going on. The food was awesome, served in a farmhouse-style room. They are very farm-to-table driven, and the ingredients were of course, fresh and local. Irish soda bread with maple butter, root vegetable hash with pesto, whole grain pancakes, etc. Check out their blog for the menu, and be sure to mark your calendars for next year. (Easy location just of M-66)

Wonderful culinary experience. In a elegant setting for a brewery. We had the brisket, pork belly,…read moredeep blue flat bread, and the Fish tacos! Everything was top notch. The fiah tacos wete next level. Served fast and hot with a smile. We will be back for more, now it's a must stop when we visit.

MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations…read more3 = Meets expectations 2/1 = Does not meet expectations OVERALL POINTS RATING (0 - 5) 1. AMBIANCE = 3 Normal motif. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 3 Was good. Was hot when it came to table. Good taste. Nothing negative to say. Had a beer on draft. Felt it was not what it should be. Draft tends to be lukewarm. I would see what was available in can or bottle. I notice some else beer looking flat. 3. SERVICE = 5 Our waitress was outstanding. Attentive and quick to meet our request. 4. BATHROOM = 3 Clean and maintained. 5. PRICING = 3 (note unless really poor for pricing. I rarely go above 3. Food inflation is real, so expect to pay. On top of places having to get staff to higher wage rate. 6. OBSERVATION Used the app to get on waitlist at rusted. It worked well. Seated in time stated. I would not dissuade anyone from eating here. 7. POINTS = 17 out of 25. 25 points total. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections.

Northport Pub and Grille is a great place to catch a football game, grab some drinks, or to go…read morebowling and play pool. My family and I went here to bowl a couple nights while we were in town and we had a great experience! It was fairly inexpensive to bowl and the lanes, balls, shoes, etc. all seemed fairly new and in really good condition. We had a lot of fun! We also ordered some food including chicken tenders, friends, cheese curds. All of the food we ordered was really good and better than expected for a "bowling alley" even though this spot is much more than just that. We look forward to coming in again during our next visit in town!

Stopped in here to grab something quick to eat while passing through on my way to go rock hunting…read moreon the Leelanau Pennisula. The bartender was so friendly. She made a great Long Island and was so helpful giving us some info on places to find the rocks we were looking for. We split the appetizer and it was delicious. The chili on the cheese fries was soooo good and the little pretzels were so soft and yummy especially dipped in the beer cheese. Wish we could have hung out there longer. They had an adorable little bowling alley, numerous pool tables and games.

Limited menu, but Wednesday's are smashed burgers…read more The staff is great. Everything was really good. Great drinks.

There is a lovely little outdoor area tucked between buildings. Mostly this review is about the…read morebest kale salad I have every had. I need to know how they made it. It was pretty simple, but the kale was so tender and the dressing so creamy.

Good craft beer for any taste. From light beer to hearty IPA. You can buy cans to take home also!read more

Great place for a beer anytime of the year. Solid selection, got the Harwell and Sangria and…read moreenjoyed the conversation with the bar tender. Nice open main bar and outdoor area that is shaded and some covered area. No major food, only chips, peanuts or pretzels or TV's but not needed.

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!

Can't lie... Hannah made our brunch very special! She was very informative and kind, and we weren't…read moreexpecting a lot from the "looks" of it, but there's outside seating overlooking the bay. The breakfast burritos were so good, it really hit the spot, although, might want to skip the mimosas if you're looking for an upscale bevvie. That's not to say, we didn't enjoy ourselves... our friend purchased the meal, and after we left, we headed to a winery where she tracked us down and admitted to running the card for the wrong ticket. Mistakes happen, but to track us down, explain the error, we appreciate the due diligence bc it was a lot more expensive, and she didn't have to do the extra effort! Food was yum, but the Texas toast is just toast. we love Hannah!!!!