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Seasonal Menu - NoBo Riverside, Traverse City, MI

NoBo Riverside

4.6 (24)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (231) 397-6472
  • Website
    https://www.noboriverside.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shane Graybeal

Menu

NoBo Riverside's menu was last updated on 5/12/2025.

Starters

  • Soup Du Jour$10.00

    • Crudité$12.00

      local veggies, marinated, roasted and raw, avocado ranch

      • Marinated Werp Farms Beets$14.00

        Werp Farms beets, Idyll Farms goat cheese, arugula, pistachio

        • Fried Halloumi$12.00

          pickled fresnos, smoked almonds, mint, burnt honey

          Mains

          • Chopped Salad$18.00

            grilled chicken, bacon, roast tomatoes, peppers, romaine, blue cheese, house dressing

            • Caesar$16.00

              bacon, tomato, spring onion, cheesy breadcrumbs

              • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich$17.00

                smashed avocado, kool aid pickles, deli style potato salad

                • Beef Short Rib Bolognese$16.00

                  bucatini, herbed ricotta

                  • Verlasso Salmon$16.00

                    crushed cucumber, lemon, dill

                    • Veggie Wrap$16.00

                      soft egg, arugula, charred onion, whipped feta on house made naan, fries

                      • Wagyu Riverside Burger$19.00

                        charred and pickled onions, 3 year cheddar, comeback sauce, Hawaiian roll, fries

                        • Add Salmon$12.00

                          • Add Chicken$10.00

                            • Add Wagyu Steak$35.00

                              Last updated: May 12, 2025

                              What 24 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

                              4.6
                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.6Food
                              • 4.8Service
                              • 4.5Ambience
                              • 4.3Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Loved For

                              • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

                                Innovative

                              • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

                                Hot spot

                              • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

                                Great for scenic views

                              • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

                                Lively

                              • Northern Michigan

                                Innovative

                              • Northern Michigan

                                Hot spot

                              • Northern Michigan

                                Great for scenic views

                              • Northern Michigan

                                Lively

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              NoBo Riverside offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious" trout, venison, and imaginative presentations. Guests enjoy a "warm and inviting atmosphere" with "excellent service." The menu features standout dishes like French onion soup and craft cocktails. While seating comfort varies, the overall experience is positive with plans to return.
                              24 Reviews

                              1. Diana VIP

                                Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula4 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 4 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Sophie our waitress was outstanding . So welcoming and delightful. She knew the menu selections well. I have some dietary restrictions so I needed to know what was in each dish. We had the oysters, lake trout, lettuce soup, steak and strawberry tres leches cake. Ambiance was nice. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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                              2. Denis

                                Los Angeles2 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 5 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The dinner menu is excellent. I had the trout and it was delicious. Good service and not noisy !

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                              3. Eva

                                London2 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined on May 24, 2025

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                A nice place! Pleasant waiter and good food. The desert is yummy!

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                              4. Rita

                                Grand Rapids / Western Michigan4 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on May 24, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Great food and service. We will be back when it is warmer to sit outside!

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                              5. stephen VIP

                                Washington, D.C. Area90 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined on May 24, 2025

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 3
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Fun experience. Noah was a great server. Good local wine and beer choice. Food was imaginatively presented. In my case, oysters were very small anf the trout overwhelmed by myshrooms.

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                              6. Kathy VIP

                                Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula7 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on May 20, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Great experience! The food was great very warm and inviting atmosphere and our server was great also

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                              7. Lunden

                                Raleigh2 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on May 18, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The food, service, and ambiance was amazing. We ordered the venison loin and the trout, and both were delicious. Our drinks from the bar were strong and delicious.

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                              8. Dave VIP

                                Detroit / Eastern Michigan28 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on May 12, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Great food. Had the beet salad and lake trout. Very tasty.

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                              9. Judy

                                Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula5 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on May 3, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Food was excellent. Service was very attentive. Setting is lovely. Spring menu is small but offers a nice assortment of attractive options which all sounded good and made it hard to choose. Our group all loved our entrees (Halibut, Trout, Waygu Sirloin) and can't wait to come back again soon.

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                              10. Jeff

                                Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula5 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on May 3, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Menu is less avant-garde than before but still unique and 5 star delicious. Trout was excellent, venison was delicious. Also enjoyed the beet salad and gespacho. Coffee panacota was also delicious. This will be a new regular restaurant for us. Thanks to Morgan for her excellent service and attention.

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                              FAQs

                              NoBo Riverside is rated 4.6 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                              2 people
                              7:00 PM
                              Booked 5 times today
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                              414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

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                              Additional information

                              • Neighborhood
                                Traverse City
                              • Hours of operation
                                Mon–Thu 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
                              • Price
                                $30 and under
                              • Cuisines
                                Contemporary American
                              • Dining style
                                Casual Dining
                              • Dress code
                                Business Casual
                              • Parking details
                                None
                              • Executive chef
                                Shane Graybeal
                              • Additional
                                Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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