Jennifer Sutton: Shrimp tacos highly recommended as is the shrimp/lobster bisque. Can't go wrong with the outdoor tiki bar & the view!
Connie Hunt: Delicious shrimp and lobster bisque, baked beans, pesto and bread! Yum and great atmosphere.
Erika Lund: Expect a fairly long wait, however enjoy great cocktails out back. Lobster bisque and rainbow trout were fantastic! Definitely worth the wait, just plan ahead because they do not take reservations.
2. Red Ginger
8.3
237 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Japanese Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
Maggie Smith: Red Dragon martini is a must-have. Absolutely the best. Calamari is amazing and I adore the potstickers and honey glazed prawns too!
Travis Murdock: Get the Seabass and blood orange martini. You will not be disappointed with either of those.
Shaun Farley: red dragon roll, unagi and crab, superb
4. Poppycock's
8.5
128 E Front St (btw Cass & S Union), Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Jennifer Paradise: Love their clam chowder! Give it a whirl!
Kari Christensen: Everything was amazing! Sesame Tuna, Tomato Spinach Swiss soup, veggie tostadas and creme brûlée (with the All Inclusive)! Every martini was excellent!!
Dagmar: The scallops with the root beer jalapeño reduction over sweet potato croquets are AMAZING!
Corinne Slosnerick: The Lamb Crudo is insanely delicious.
Stephanie Waldusky: An explosion of flavor in every bite! Everything we ate (octopus, lamb, scallops, etc) was absolutely delicious!
Chellz @Coasttocoasterstudio: The elephant garlic, octopus and halibut are excellent.
10. Patisserie Amie
8.2
237 Lake Ave #200 (8th Street), Traverse City, MI
French Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
Jen Simons: Get the monkfish. It is out of this world delicious.
Krista G: We both ordered bkfast specials and they were great (crab topped poached egg and asparagus topped with poached egg and hollandaise) Coffee is tasty and anything from the bakery case is delicious.
Julez Way: I had the Ouefs Norwegian and LOVED it. Salmon, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise. So yummy! Nice relaxed atmosphere and we didn't feel weird in our jeans and Tigers shirts.
Sarah Ellery: The tuna melt is amazing
Amy Denawetz: Get a boot, they last longer. Also ask for specials! Tuesday is $5 sliders and fries, Thursday is all you can eat fish fry.
Halley JP: Pulled pork Mac and cheese, fish and chips- both amazing! Fries are a little sweet (or something?) and so good! Fried pickles - good but a bit too salty.
13. Amical
8.1
229 E Front St (btwn Cass & Park), Traverse City, MI
French Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Christa Wunderlich: They have the best whitefish in town!
Jim Lott: I had the crab cakes, they were delicious.
Abraham S: Amazing desert selection! Stop in with a small group, each order a unique desert (and a cup of coffee) then share. Creme Brúlée, Coffee Custard, and Key Lime pie are my favorites.
M'Lynn Hartwell: Whitefish taco's in season. Northwood sodas.
Dano Renel: The blackened whitefish tacos are fantastic. Worth $5 each, not sure.
Michael Babcock: In T.C. this is a must. Find them on Facebook or Twitter (@RoamingHarvest) to see where they are in town, and eat up! Fresh, Flavorful and Local (almost all Michigan products). You won't regret.
15. PepeNero
8.5
800 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City, MI
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Sara Claybaugh: We did the small plates of Pappardelle Pork Ragu, Filleto Black Angus and Gnocchis with truffles. Seriously good food! Our waiter Noah was so kind and amazing, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
Brittany DeFilippo: Just opened a few days ago, very cute set up. I got the Sfizisio panini, and I am in love.
Rustin: It doesn't get any fresher than this! The food here is spot on perfect. Go with the veal. You won't be disappointed.