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Name: 9 Bean Rows Restaurant
Address: 303 N. St. Joseph Street, Suttons Bay, MI, United States, 49682
Telephone: (231) 271-1175
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

9 Bean Rows Restaurant

4.3 (29)

$30 and under

American

303 N. St. Joseph Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Currently Wren/9 Bean Rows Restaurant is not taking reservations through open table. Please call (231) 271-1175 to make your reservation. Thank you!

9 Bean Rows Restaurant is sadly closing but will be transitioning into Wren, under Chef Adam McMarlin, effective August 1st 2018!

Adam grew up in the Metro Detroit area taking his first job at 14 years old in an Italian butcher shop and grocery store where he worked throughout high school. While attending Western Michigan University he worked as a dishwasher and cook in a small cafe. Gradually he started working more and going to class less. He then bought a motorcycle and traveled throughout the southern United States, cooking along the way, until he arrived in San Diego, CA. Eventually he landed a job at a small restaurant owned and operated by a Frenchman from the Loire Valley. This is where Adam found a style of cooking that suited him. Simple and clean, rustic yet precise.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 271-1175
Website
http://9beanrows.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Adam McMarlin

Location
303 N. St. Joseph Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Neighborhood
Suttons Bay
Parking details
None
Public transit
BATA bus at Suttons Bay Library
Additional
Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 29 people are saying

9 Bean Rows Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

29 Reviews

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NoAllergyAwareness
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding, the service is wonderful and the restaurant is lovely! Anything on the menu is great, but the trout and chicken are superb. It's great if you just want a good meal but would also be perfect for a date or anniversary. Our favorite place in Leelanau!
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01seafoodlover VIP
Phoenix / Arizona321 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 17, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great food. Super small menu. Few tables, a reservation is wise.
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JimS
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula1 review
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
New menu is limited but delicious. Wait staff was very helpful in making selections. Back patio seating is tight but enjoyable.
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tvill
Indiana15 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 31, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
9 Bean Rows was on the way to becoming one of our favorite restaurants on the Leelanau Peninsula. According to local publications, the ownership was supposed to be undergoing a change when we were there last week, but there was a lot of uncertainty as to whether it was being run by the new owners or the previous ones. The food was comparable to in the past and generally quite good. However the wait staff was not very well trained. And when we requested outside dining we were placed at a table next to the air conditioning unit which was so loud it made conversation very difficult. All in all, a good meal, but given the cost of dining there, it failed to live up to expectations.
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PhillipL
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula1 review
2.0
Dined on August 30, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have been going there for years. It changes Chefs a couple of years ago and re-opened and was just OK. Recently, there was a change in ownership/management and we tried it. The service was spotty and the staff seemed a bit confused. We got some bread/dinner rolls with water and the rolls were tough and cold. There was a tiny spot of butter with the 2 rolls. Onward to cocktails. My wifes wine was OK and my draft beer was tasty and cold. That's the end of the good news. We ordered Hanger steaks for $23.00 ea. They came extremely under cooked, very small portions and seared outside. There was a vegetable side on the plate. 3 tiny vegetables. Seriously. The place may be OK for a cocktail or a light snack, but we will never know because we will never return.
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ChristinaK
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
1.0
Dined on August 29, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We made reservations for our vacation based off of recent reviews prior to the ownership change. Unfortunately the food was mediocre at best.My husband’s hanger steak was tough and inedible. My first entree of pan seared walleye was rubbery and tasteless. The server was gracious and replaced it with salmon which was much better. The roasted beet salad was very good. The sauce on the salmon was also delicious. However our meal was overall disappointing at 100 plus a tip for 120 total. For that, I expect excellent food. We will not be returning.
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DebraW
San Antonio1 review
4.0
Dined on August 26, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nine Beans has changed hands more than a few times in the last two years. The last two chefs were disappointing . But Wren is a welcome change. The food was delicious and well prepared. We will be back!
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debbi
Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Did not disappoint! Thrilled from start to finish. Wren is wonderful!
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DDthexton VIP
Wisconsin67 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a week's worth of very average dinners in Leelanau County, we were so glad to have made the reservation in advance to check out 9 Bean Rows. Easily the best meal we had all week! They have a small menu with interesting combinations and lots of local, fresh ingredients. There is a great selection of local and other wines along with some creative cocktails, which were delicious! Spouse had the whitefish, MIL had the walleye and I had the arugula pesto pasta, plus the soup of the day - a potato/leek bisque-style soup. The soup was outstanding with deep, intense flavors and a perfect creamy texture. The fish dishes were both excellent and perfectly prepared. We had eaten other fish dinners every night but this fish was the freshest tasting and most perfectly done. The pasta dish was a tiny bit bland - I would have liked some more of the arugula pesto on it, but it was still quite good. There were two desserts to choose from, so we got both and shared them. Small portions of heaven!! The chocolate pots de creme was intensely flavored with high quality chocolate and caramel. The cream coconut cake was moist, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Can't say enough about this restaurant - don't miss it!
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JohnF
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just good fresh, artfully prepared food. New chef is better than any predecessor.
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9 Bean Rows Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.