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The Boardman River Deck  - NoBo Riverside, Traverse City, MI

NoBo Riverside

4.7 (44)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
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.

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.



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Fleuter
  • Neighborhood
    Traverse City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 44 people are saying

NoBo Riverside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NoBo Riverside offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The riverside setting provides lovely views, and both indoor and outdoor seating options enhance the ambiance. Guests rave about the "great cocktails" and "delicious entrees" like trout and lamb. Friendly staff and inventive dishes make it a must-visit.
44 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food drinks and dessert! Our waitress Karen was attentive and courteous! Will be back for sure!

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  2. elyse VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot up in the trees overlooking a river. Every dish had a very nice presentation and preparation love it! Nice atmosphere inside and out on deck

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  3. Amy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our bartender, Evan, made a delicious martini and the overall vibe of NoBo was promising. Given the limited menu, we expected each dish to be superb, but unfortunately it was mediocre at best. The burger was dry and tasteless as were the fries that came with it. I had the trout and it was quite bland and not seasoned well at all. I wish I could score NoBo higher but they really need to work on their menu.

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  4. Susan

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We knew nothing about this place prior to making our reservation on Open Table. Our experience was very good. We will definitely go there again. The food and cocktails were prepared perfectly. Service was great too. Nice ambiance. Parts of the restaurant were more noisy but we asked to be seated in an area that seemed a little more quiet and that worked out well. Pretty views of the Boardman River also.

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  5. Cynthia VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Karen our server was amazing. Cocktails, food all excellent! Highly recommend!

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  6. David

    Tulsa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking for a place that could fit our big group, and I’m so glad I picked NoBo. They were there to welcome us when we got there. The cocktails were incredible! The appetizers were yummy, and our entrees were even better. Thanks for making our experience so amazing!

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  7. Susan

    Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy cocktails to start. Fish entrees also great. Fun sitting outside on patio.

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  8. Rebecca

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointing. The service was very slow and not inviting. It took over 20 minutes to get our bar drinks. The food was subpar.  I was really looking forward to eating here. Unfortunately, I will not go back.

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  9. I VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just because the restaurant is not on the main street in downtown Traverse City does not mean one should give it a miss. Au contraire, the place is a hidden gem. Airy, clean and modern decor, high ceilings and choices for indoor/outdoor seating. Food was delicious. We had the soup, marinated beets -highly recommend one tries it - , the lamb shank special - melt in your mouth and accompanied by roasted carrots and mashed celeriac , so absolutely delicious flavors that go together very well- and the perch. For desert we had the banana pudding. Service was outstanding and the young lady taking care of us was very attentive, and pleasant and checked to make sure the food was to our liking . I can gladly and highly recommend this restaurant and will book it again next time we are in town.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Joann

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing lunch at NoBo. Ordered the heirloom tomatoes with honey ricotta and basil. Super fresh, light and delicious. Outdoor, riverside dining was a plus. Will definitely be coming back when in Traverse City.

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NoBo Riverside is rated 4.7 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Traverse City

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for NoBo Riverside

414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Traverse City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Brian Fleuter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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