The best Restaurants in Traverse City ranking of January 2025

392 restaurant menus in Traverse City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Lobdells
Lobdells
91/100 (76 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
International
Seating
Table Service
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Dinner
Mid-range
"Culinary student. If you haven't tried it GO!!! the students are very well trained and yes i am a student but we kick out a ton of elegant and..."
Courtney G
"What a great spot! Need reservations for seating and they fill quickly. But it's worth the wait time. Great food, good service and a nice view of..."
Joe Ellison
"Lobdell's is always great. It has the best view of any restaurant in TC. The student servers are enthusiastic and eager to please. And the menu is..."
Bob Lockwood
"Food was amazing! Definitely quality of a 5-star restaurant but at a 3 star price! The service was enthusiastic and very attentive. They definitely..."
Brian Wlosinski
"Fantastic dining experience today! The food was not only beautifully presented, it was delicious. Service was excellent... something I would expect..."
Jeanette Christy
"Excellent food and delicious coffee drinks. Unfortunately limited days and hours but well worth the wait. Can't wait to get..."
John Kenned
"Lobdell's is always a great experience. A teaching restaurant, so not everyone is a seasoned pro, but everyone is more than willing to go the extra..."
eric hines
"Best restaurant in town. Great food, great view, great students and teachers, great prices ! Be careful, it is opened just a few weeks for fall and..."
V Grasset
"Great food and presentation. The view is outstanding as..."
Lori Romanetti
"Great food. Good prices. Worth the..."
steve Paul
"food was excellent, well presented. the server wasn't quite sure of..."
Lorry Huza
Tc Mexican
Tc Mexican
70/100 (74 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Vfw Cherryland Post 2780
Vfw Cherryland Post 2780
97/100 (72 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
"after retiring, I found friend and fellow vets here. I joined the Honor Guard and been very happy to be part of..."
Lloyd Bartlett
"This place is great overall. I always enjoy my time here and this sign at the bar is absolutely perfect and an omen to those who don't read it lol. I..."
XPoisonxxXxx
"Wonderful friendly atmosphere, comfortable and clean , attentive bar staff. A great place to "hang out"! Tops on my..."
Kim Schmerheim
"These folks are so kind and amazing! I have been to 2 funeral receptions here and they were both pretty..."
Elizabeth Claypool
"Delightful ladies auxiliary!!! We went to my cousin's memorial luncheon today and they couldn't have made it better! Thank..."
Rebecca Coles
"Very friendly and helpful. Very good looking vfw...."
Adam Ptaszynski
"Warm and welcoming Post. Clean and smoke-free. One of the best Posts we've..."
Craig Hardman
"Excellent event location. Friendly helpful nice..."
Alec S
"Great place , friendly..."
Kelly Zeckzer
"What a great place, very friendly and..."
Dad The Veteran
"Great people there for funeral was so nicely set..."
Rhonda Wright
Modern Bird
78/100 (71 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Contemporary
Dinner
Contemporary
American
Dinner
Midland Burger Company
Midland Burger Company
86/100 (64 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Hubby and I stopped by for the first time this past weekend, wanted to check out the new shops at Monkey Fist. Gotta say, good burgers, BUT very..."
Drita D'Alessandro
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Midland Burger Co. in downtown TC (inside the State Street Market). The burgers are amazing (the..."
Sandra Revnell
"I loved the burgers here. They were well seasoned and and cooked to perfection. I also really enjoyed the French fries that were served with aioli..."
Brandon Allison
"Best burger in TC! Meat is fresh from Gallagher’s and the fries are phenomenal! New burger creations all the time! I had the butternut burger! Sooo..."
Jodie Schwandt
"Absolutely must come here. One of the best burgers I've ever had. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other burgers. Hand cut fries were..."
Dan B
"This is the BEST burger in TC. No lie, it’s my favorite. And the poutine is awesome, even my friend from Canada agrees. And what’s better is..."
Ashley Rossman
"Great burger and quick service! Perfect to order your food, grab a beer, then your food will be ready to pick up and eat. Sweet deal all..."
Jess Pax
"Awesome burger and awesome fries! Love all the locally sourced ingredients. Great addition to..."
Rare Bird
"Food was amazing especially for the price. I highly recommend the beef..."
Kaitlyn Westphal
"Got the Caprese and it was incredible. Great Burgers for an amazing..."
Elijah M Thompson
"The poutine and wings are awesome.. deserves a 10 star..."
Dan Thompson
"Awesome burger and..."
Zach Wood-Sternburgh
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Scott Morey
The Honey Baked Ham Company
The Honey Baked Ham Company
81/100 (64 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I was in area and decided a deli sandwich sounded good..stopped in and got the best sandwich ever !! Yum! That's all I can say!..."
Meg Gypsy Randall
"Great food but stayed to eat and it was..."
Angela Grody
"Ross and his crew always take care of me-my family-our employees and all our guests. Thanks again Ross. Happy..."
Janie Spaeth Oliver
"First of all the service was spectacular! The man was friendly and shared his knowledge with us to help us choose the best ham for our needs. We..."
Michelle McDonald Vlastnik
"Pre ordered 26 box lunches for two separate company training meetings over two days and they were all perfect. Everyone enjoyed the food. The staff..."
Rich King
"The ham is absolutely The Best ham. We love the food here. Not just half or full hams and great sides, but excellent sandwiches either to go or eat..."
Brenda F
"Their spiral baked ham is tremendous. I highly recommend. The honey baked version is of course a lot sweeter, but if you prefer that, theirs is..."
Lynn “Pencilmarks”
"AMAZING FOOD. I have literally eaten here about 40 times in the past year and their customer service is beyond compare. Always so polite, nice &..."
Jenna Kanaziz
"Always great sandwiches and you get what you pay for very nice customer service and I have no complaint about the..."
Dar3D3vilz
"Stop here for fresh boxed sandwich meals everytime we are in town. The whole family enjoys this place..."
Stacey S
"Great food and great service! Impressed all the way around!! Thank..."
Scott Florida
"They made lunch for the whole office. Got all the orders right (a rarity) and everyone loved their food. Staff was very friendly and helpful. ..."
Tara Rizer
"cant complain at all really, maybe if they were open later, extremely friendly staff, great sandwichs..."
brian smiers
"Great workers very friendly 10/10..."
Finn Llore Fisher
"always great. Great service and great value for the money....and healthier than fast food..."
Terry Martin
"Love the box lunch. Great staff. Always..."
Jeremy Wood
"Great friendly place. Very Accommodating, not to mention the product they sell is..."
Shirley Littrell
"Got my Easter ham and had a terrific sandwich in house. Great..."
Karen Gibson
Cordwood Bbq
Cordwood Bbq
88/100 (54 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Barbecue
Street Food
Fast food
Barbecue
Street Food
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
Barbecue
Street Food
Fast food
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Cordwood BBQ Catering is AMAZING! Look no further if you want to hire an exceptional catering team who is professional, serves incredible food, and..."
Stellaluna Events
"WOW! We used Cordwood as our wedding caterer and we are SO glad that we did! I truly cannot recommend their team highly enough. Amy, their event..."
Tori Jacob
"One of the food trucks in The Little Fleet courtyard. Opted for vegetarian shawarma with mushrooms as the “meat” and got a side of baked pinto..."
Matthew Gleason
"Great menu!!! I personally love the brisket and mac n cheese!!! The Castaway Chicken is also great with some pickles and some red onions! There..."
Aubs Hagen
"Everything was amazing. Loved the Smoked Wings. It was 3 wings but it’s the wing and drumsticks together. So it’s about what you get at BWW. ..."
Angela Tucker
"I was pretty far away when I placed my order and the food was still hot when I got there. Every star is well deserved. The flavors are bold and go..."
Hannah Marie R
"Terrific food-brisket is the best this side of Dallas. Generous portions. Staff very courteous and helpful. Highly recommend them for any kind of..."
Dian Gruber
"We used Cordwood BBQ for our wedding reception this past weekend and the food was an absolute hit! Everyone kept asking who catered our food. They..."
Rachel Nyberg
"Our pulled pork sandwich was super tasty and the smoked wings -..."
Chantelle Todman
"Cordwood's BBQ catering was a HUGE hit at my July rehearsal dinner. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and we couldn't get enough. Thank you for your..."
Kristina Hedges
"Went out to eat with friends and usually have a tough time finding safe food for myself due to several food allergies. Stopped by the food truck and..."
Family Fun Adventures
"Hey brides! I would not recommend contacting for wedding catering. I attempted to contact several months ago per their catering form, email, and..."
Marissa Lindstrom
"Cordwood catered our wedding of 200 people and did so flawlessly. Extremely professional staff and absolutely amazing food. We received endless..."
Trevor Papineau
"Amazing Food Catering Service. We hired Cordwood for our wedding party and they did a great job. The options were perfect, the portions were massive,..."
David Barnard
Auntie Anne's
Auntie Anne's
83/100 (52 ratings)
Bakeries
American
American
Sit down
American
"Hot and fresh outta the oven, my favorite way to way..."
Toni Sober
"There is no pretzel place I love more. Auntie Anne's has been my favorite ever since I was a little kid. Everyone is so friendly and the food is..."
Chloe Sniff
"Was great and to the one guy that complained that “I ordered a pretzel and they said 7 min then served other people” you should probobly learn..."
Simon Mackin
"The ladies that were just working were very genuine and kind. Ordered a Chocolate Frost and pretzel bites and everything was..."
Julie Zingelman
"Got the Almond pretzel with Caramel dip. The employees Holly and Kevin were polite and helpful. Very..."
Danielle “Nikki” Crawford
"Great place for a quick snack. Great too if you have kids. Kick and easy. Be sure to always pass by and see if they have any tasty samples to try for..."
Kurt Strasser
"The best soft pretzels ever! Always perfectly made and nice and..."
brianna haiker
"Love the pretzel..."
Jacob Flees
"Convenient location, freshly made pretzels and good..."
Angela Johnson
"Definitely a place to stop, and enjoy the tasty..."
Jerry DeRousse
"Always a fun stop for the kids while at the..."
J T
"Been shopping here for 10 years. ..."
Jim Hoadley
7-eleven
7-eleven
80/100 (51 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"You no longer have to walk into this 7 Eleven for products. You can order your products online and get them delivered directly to you! This simple..."
andrew bueche
"An absolute lifesaver and godsend; few shops are open late past midnight in this area and I was in dire need of contact solution! The very kind..."
tracy q
"My favorite 7/11 of all of Traverse City. Close by where I live, right next to my favorite Subway, has all sorts of basics, essentials, and then..."
XPoisonxxXxx
"Had what I needed in the evening when my regular store I go to was..."
James Muessig
"Always nice people there. Store is pretty clean, minor things arent. Lots of different things to choose from beverage and food wise. Most clerks are..."
Mark Alford
"Customer service in pm are very polite and friendly, &dont rush you,!😎 Have little bit of everything you need! Hours are..."
Mitzi
"The owners are really great people. Always..."
Christine Mikesell
"Staff on duty was very..."
Gienah Marquez
"The pineapple slushie mix is..."
Aislan Hoffman
"People are very friendly at the..."
Richard Hedlund
"Wonderful and friendly..."
Michael James
"Fast..."
Robert Demaree
"becuase i..."
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Maria Del Pilar Galnares
Bake Shoppe Of Traverse City
Bake Shoppe Of Traverse City
87/100 (40 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Ordered custom sugar cookies for a baby shower. They were communicative and reasonably priced. The cookies were delicious and beautiful. I was late..."
Diana
"I absolutely adore their chocolate brownie cookies stuffed with peanut butter. Free samples also are wonderful. Can't forget the stuffed cinnamon..."
Zack F
"Awesome bakery!!! Very reasonable prices, and very friendly staff!! Would give it 10 stars if I..."
leah newell
"Low carb is great! Zuchinni Bread.. love..."
Therese Mason
"Love the molasses..."
Maribeth C.
"Great service, and great..."
Glastron Fever
State Street Market
State Street Market
94/100 (37 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
Barbecue
French
Cafe
Cafe
French
Barbecue
Brew Pub
Brew Pub
Beer restaurants
Beer restaurants
Dinner
Café
Barbecue
French
Brew Pub
Beer restaurants
Pub
Café
Dinner
Mid-range
Fresh Coast Chocolate Co
Fresh Coast Chocolate Co
92/100 (34 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
"A local cafe for ' bean to bar ' chocolate, coffee and unique gifts. Handful of tables for enjoying your sweet treats; definitely a place to take out..."
Chelsea Harland
"Good chocolate from south America and Africa. The owner and her employees are friendly and knowledgeable about chocolate. Prices are a little high..."
Myles Murphy
"Great atmosphere and incredible chocolate (and coffee). A little off the beaten path but worth the extra effort to find it. Thanks for the great..."
Zack Wessels
"Rich n tasty chocolates..."
Whitehorse 99
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Warehouse Kitchen + Cork
Warehouse Kitchen + Cork
70/100 (31 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Bar
Breakfast
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The food here was fantastic. Ee both had Confitt Chicken with Risotto that was just awesome. The restaurant wasn't busy which was a shame because..."
Catherine Mezzatesta
"Great meal and stellar service! Dennis was our server, he was very nice, attentive but not overly so. The atmosphere review the meal all very..."
Toni Sober
"First time....food and service was beyond expectations.. highly..."
John Van Wyck
"Delicious Restaurant Week..."
Brady Greenman
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Janet Clark
Roaming Harvest
Roaming Harvest
100/100 (27 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Healthy
Mexican
American
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Lakeside Resort & Party Store
Lakeside Resort & Party Store
89/100 (26 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love the place. Good view of lake and chef on the grill is awesome always asking how our food is. Great margaritas and beer specials on draft...."
Jeannine Schneiders
"My first visit and how have I missed this so long? Excellent food (teriyaki chicken ) and beautiful view of the lake in a relaxed atmosphere. I'll..."
Mary Condit
"Matt and Pat are back and the Tiki Bar is better than ever! We've already been back twice and the food is great and the beer is cold. What more..."
Greg Krauss
"Not only are the views amazing, but the food, drinks, and service are all excellent too! This little gem is going to be a favorite of our family for..."
Hillary Curtiss
"It was so relaxing right by the lake and so pretty, the only thing was our server was not very on top if things, never came to ask if we wanted..."
Darla Seigh
"Great spot. Relax. Breathe. Drink. Laugh. Grrrrrrreat..."
Glenn Solowiej
"Great place! Friendly..."
Brent Weaner
"Forever and always my favorite little..."
Jeremy West
"Great food, great ambience! Love the..."
Dennis Dart
"The wings are THE BEST in Traverse City..."
chan woodcock
"Good..."
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Ian Heyboer
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Anthony M
Top Of The Park
81/100 (21 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Mid-range
Kramer's Bread And Butter
Kramer's Bread And Butter
85/100 (20 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Ian has opened a winner here. My coffee was outstanding. My breakfast sandwich was a great portion and priced lower than basically everyone around...."
Paul Shuman
"Fantastic lattes. I frequent this place on weekdays and always get the best..."
Cathleen Muncey
"Love Ian and his products. Great place for lunch and..."
D DelCore
"Great sandwiches, atmosphere , great to see Logan's Landing coming back, great..."
Gary Joslin
"Great service! Good food, highly..."
Marvin Hasso Jr
"Great service. Good food. Great..."
cathy pretznow
"Very..."
Jackie Johnson
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Kate Ramirez
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Tina Peio
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Suzanne Prentice
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Marci Blood
Michigan Farm Market
Michigan Farm Market
84/100 (17 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
"Warm, Humble Folks bringing good food, winter produce and smiles all around!..."
Sue Smith
"I wish it had been bigger! But the items that were there, were looked wonderful! Cheesecakes looked to die for, cookies looked yummy, but my diet..."
Sue sdavis5539@yahoo.com
"Love this company for the interesting Christmas Gift baskets! Proud of you..."
Melanie Nelson
"Always love farm markets. All the products are so..."
Maggie S.
"Fun stop, something for..."
Mark Marquardt
"Local farm foods and..."
Ron Bishop
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Mason O'Neill
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James Fidler
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Mary Lightner
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Michael Shanabarger
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Darlene Kinnee
Wing Boss
70/100 (12 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
Bays Pizza
Bays Pizza
70/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
"Ruben was delicious!..."
Erica Gaylord
"Awwwe dang.... This pizza spot is my new joint. Couldn't ask for friendlier people and fresher ingredients..."
Rookus
"Really excellent pizza and salad, will definitely get..."
Josh Wilson
"Got a sub for lunch. Better than..."
Gman Smith
The Green Onion
The Green Onion
92/100 (10 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Asian
"Quickly grab a bite to eat in the moment and just outside the civic..."
Sonya Mae Terpening
"Great..."
Kevin Parker
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Ez Cheesy
Ez Cheesy
90/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
H&l Social
H&l Social
82/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Bar
Pub
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"A great rooftop in the Traverse City area. It’s large and spacious to accommodate a lot of people comfortably and offers some spectacular views of..."
Chase Hasper
"Had a great experience here last night. Food was good, view is great, and Dennis and the 2 ladies helping him behind the bar were super friendly and..."
Brett Dense
"They were very good, busy but very good. Tough location to find as it is inside the hotel. That aside, good place for..."
Sean & Kristin Parsons
"Great bar on the roof of the hotel. They can add food & drink to your room if you want as..."
Kevin Weishuhn
"Nice place with nice views but I don't like the concept of ordering through your phone and dine in ... plus the tip goes to whom ?!?! management..."
Florin Flavius