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1. Minervas
3.6
Very Good(16)
Price: Moderate
• American • Traverse City
Booked 3 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
4.8
Exceptional(1288)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Traverse City
Booked 37 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
4.6
Exceptional(29)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Traverse City
Booked 8 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, led by acclaimed Chef Shane Graybeal, 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(627)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Traverse City
Booked 9 times today
Modern Diverse Cookery, Reflect Bistro, inside Cambria hotel & suitesRated #1 In Traverse City by Trip Advisor.
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5. Traverse City Whiskey Co. WEEKEND BRUNCH
new
4.7
Exceptional(12)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Traverse City
Booked 2 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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6. Delamar Cabanas
new
(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • Traverse City
Our Cozy Cabanas are available for 2-hour reservations from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, seven days per week. Each Cabana seats up to 6 guests and includes access to the outdoor heated pool.
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7. 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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8. Red Lobster - Traverse City
4.2
Awesome(11)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Traverse City
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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9. Buffalo Wild Wings - Traverse City
2.0
(6)
Price: Moderate
• American • Traverse City
Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.
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10. Boathouse Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2085)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • Traverse City
Booked 41 times today
The cuisine of the Boathouse, created with distinctive flair is refined and contemporary, with an underlying element that echoes the classical French tradition of Escoffier. The Boathouse experience begins with a drive along the shores of beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay and its sparkling blue waters. When you dine with us, you get the best of both worlds: We are both locavores and connoisseurs of what the rest of the world has to offer, so you get the freshest, finest ingredients from near and far. Owner Doug Kosch adheres to the "farm to table" concept.

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