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1. Minervas
3.9
Excellent(17)
Price: Moderate
• American • Traverse City
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Minerva’s, where delicious food meets warm hospitality. We're not just a restaurant, we are a welcoming social hub where locals and hotel guests can create unforgettable memories. Join us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a dining experience you will not forget! Please note parties of 8 or more will be one check and 20% gratuity is applied.
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2. Artisan - Traverse City
4.7
Exceptional(1312)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Traverse City
Booked 46 times today
Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern offers a unique and innovative dining experience with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. Our Great Lakes-inspired, New American cuisine has an emphasis on farm-fresh fare from local and regional farms, celebrating the theme of craftsmanship and sustainability.With booking a table in Artisan please advise your table will be reserved for 2 hours starting at the time of your reservation.PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.If you have requested a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.
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3. NoBo Riverside
4.7
Exceptional(38)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Traverse City
Booked 9 times today
Perched above the historic Boardman River in the heart of Traverse City, NOBO Riverside offers a distinctive culinary journey where Northern Michigan's natural splendor meets contemporary dining excellence.Our riverside sanctuary transforms locally-sourced ingredients into memorable culinary experiences through thoughtful preparation and artistic presentation. Each seasonal menu tells the story of Northern Michigan's seasonal rhythms, connecting guests to place through every carefully crafted dish.We believe the world's truly great restaurants don't chase fashions—they capture moments. Each dish tells the story of its origins: the season's harvest, the region's bounty, the landscape visible just beyond your table.
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4. Reflect Bistro inside Cambria Suites
4.7
Exceptional(631)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Traverse City
Booked 23 times today
Modern Diverse Cookery, Reflect Bistro, inside Cambria hotel & suitesRated #1 In Traverse City by Trip Advisor.
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5. Great Lakes Culinary Institute
4.9
Exceptional(127)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Traverse City
At Lobdell's, a Teaching Restaurant, you'll enjoy food prepared and served by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and beautiful bayside views. Lunch is served regularly during fall and spring, while bakery and coffee service is provided in summer. Special events throughout the year include farm to table and world cuisine dinners, as well as cocktail and charcuterie events.
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6. Traverse City Whiskey Co. WEEKEND BRUNCH
new
4.6
Exceptional(15)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Traverse City
Booked 8 times today
Patisserie Amie Brunch is Back!Your favorite French brunch spot, Patisserie Amie, is back—now on wheels as Le Metro Food Truck. Join Chef Eric Fritch at The Stillhouse each weekend and enjoy a delicious food truck menu and brunch cocktails.Saturdays & Sundays | 10 AM - 1 PMHow to Brunch:Secure Your Reservation & Ordering Time – Book on OpenTable to lock in your spot.Food Truck Fresh – Meals are made to order, so sip, relax, and enjoy.Brunch Cocktails – Because brunch without cocktails is just breakfast.
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7. Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
4.4
Awesome(1566)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Acme
Booked 23 times today
With panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay and a vibrant, contemporary menu, Aerie Restaurant & Lounge has always been a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Located on the 16th floor of the Tower, inside Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, we have proudly served northern Michigan for more than 10 years. Our acclaimed dining venue favors friendly over formality and has become a mecca for those who love bold, exciting flavors. We feature local wine and beer selections and make a point of sourcing local ingredients to give you a true taste of Northern Michigan.
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8. NIIJII Restaurant
new
3.5
Very Good(12)
Price: Moderate
• American • Acme
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to NIIJII Restaurant, located off the main lobby at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. NIIJII offers an elevated casual dining experience with a wide variety of breakfast and dinner options to enjoy during your stay.Formerly known as Sweetwater American Bistro, the newly renovated NIIJII Restaurant provides a fresh dining experience to guests of the Resort. NIIJII Restaurant’s modern space and unique menu was designed with cultural touches celebrating the heritage of our owners, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. NIIJII is the Anishinaabe spelling for "friend."
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9. Bourbons 72
4.4
Awesome(1152)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Traverse City
Booked 17 times today
Hand-cut steaks and chops seared over an open flame. Premium coastal seafood freshly prepared with a contemporary flair. Enticing. Tantalizing. World Class. Experience Northern Michigan's Premier Steakhouse, Bourbons 72. Offering unforgettable meals and exceptional service!****Please arrive early for your reservation**** Begin with a bourbon flight, followed by a mouth-watering meal in our spacious dining room that welcomes you to relax in a tufted leather booth or at an intimate table.Featuring over 72 kinds of bourbon from Michigan, Kentucky and beyond, Bourbons 72 lives up to its name. After wetting your palate, settle in with a pour of your favorite or a handcrafted cocktail.

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