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NOMAD., Petoskey, MI

NOMAD.

4.8
4.8
153 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
About NOMAD.
Located on the waterfront in Bay Harbor, NOMAD. offers a vibrant atmosphere that pairs well with its sharable plates, evolving wine list, and house cocktails.


Our menu was artfully crafted through the senses of a NOMAD, with flavors and influences from across the world.


Recently opened in Spring 2022, our mission is to continuously evolve while always maintaining exceptional quality and creativity.

Please note if booking outside dining, restaurant can't hold inside tables if inclement weather occurs. Thank you for your understanding.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (231) 881-9090

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Eric Basta

  • Neighborhood

    Petoskey

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

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  1. JohnS

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to NOMAD. Took advantage of the 5 course tasting menu before a show and every course was excellent.
  2. SarahGrr

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One the best meals out that we've had in a while. The calamari was amazing. My steak was cooked perfectly! All in all a perfect birthday dinner!
  3. Bellaluna

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The setting is beautiful and we were there during the off season in mid-March. The service was excellent and the food was good overall. The small plates were too much food in my opinion and the plates came out too quickly, which may have been because there were so few people in the restaurant. The wine list is very nice. I’m sure it is incredibly popular in the peak season and the setting alone makes it worth it.
  4. SeanS

    Northern MI

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food, unique presentation, and great service.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend Natalie! The food never disappoints and is always cooked perfectly. It also comes out in a timely manner and servers are very good about clearing dishes before more come out. One of my favorite restaurants up north! Will absolutely be back!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday for 40th on Valentines Day with kids.
  7. JadeH

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing as well as the service. One of our entrees got delayed quite a bit and wasn’t brought out for another 20 minutes after the rest of the food was brought. The manager came by to apologize and brought us the most delicious dessert! Can’t wait to come back next time i’m in town!
  8. Jennifer

    Detroit

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Excellent service. Beautiful place. Will definitely go back!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, cocktails and food. Would definitely come back
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Most of the dishes were excellent with the exception of the Asian flare with salmon and noodles. It was so spicy we couldn’t finish it. The server Carson was wonderful and very attentive. We will be back.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at Nomad for dinner. We ordered two of the calamari which were incredible, although the sauce is a little on the spicy side if that’s something you’re sensitive to! Additionally, we got an order of the chicken parm bao buns which I was very impressed with and would absolutely recommend. Both of these small plates came out to our table in a timely manner. I ordered the filet as an entree and again was very impressed — it was cooked perfectly and while I’m usually picky about the sauce it compliments the filet perfectly. Finally for dessert, I got the Kentucky butter cake which comes warmed and was delicious! I also tried the peppermint homemade gelato which very good. Would definitely recommend to anyone for not only everyday dining, but even for a special occasion :)
  12. HeatherJ

    Northern MI

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. Loved the atmosphere, food and service. We’ll definitely be back!
  13. CourtneyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a refreshing restaurant to visit with friends or family!! The menu is always exciting and the staff is a 10 out of 10
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All food was prompt and delicious!!! Drinks were very tasty. Atmosphere was inviting 😊
  15. Alyssa

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always amazing!! Loved the Bao Buns/Bay Harbor Sushi Roll/buffalo chicken lollipops!!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent staff, kitchen was on point!
  17. gobluemom

    Detroit

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Loved the food but felt the portion sizes were way to big. Most meals were more then enough for 2 people.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. Fantastic food and warm & friendly service. This is absolutely the place to go in the Charlevoix/Petoskey area. Can’t wait to come back
  19. dgpaynejr

    Denver

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I sat at the bar and had a great time. Bartenders were wonderful, music was good, and the food was great. We'll be back!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Sat at the bar. The bartender Eric was awesome. Very good staff excellent menu options. Top notch!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful surprise to have such tasty and beautifully presented dishes this evening! The menu descriptions did not entice me, but my friends and I found the plates we ordered to be excellent! The beet salad was very good as was the tomato soup. We also enjoyed the truffle fries, the kale Caesar salad, smashed sweet potatoes, and fried chicken. We will definitely return and recommend Nomad to our friends.
  22. DebBeast

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New appetizer on the menu: butter board! Highly recommend! My husband and I had the filet mignon and as always, it was perfectly prepared, tender, and delicious.
  23. DebS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolute must visit! Order the brussel sprouts, 10 oz filet, & chocolate mousse cake!!!! You will not be disappointed!! One of the very best restaurants in Petoskey!!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was good but our server was young and inexperienced with drinks. The bartenders were also not very good and argued about what was in a dirty martini. Coming from a bartender with over 20 years experience, they were not correct but insisted they were. That whole experience made the overall experience not very good.
  25. wendie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing ambience and service. Food is outstanding and always changing- fresh and unique menu! We will be back!
  26. HeatherV

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both the food and service were outstanding! We will definitely be back.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We had a wonderful evening. Sharing the small plates was a hit with my group of 5 friends. I would have given 5 stars but we were cold and had to keep our coats on even with sweaters underneath. Management was unable to move us to another table away from the windows. They closed the shades which helped and we took off our coats half way through the meal. Overall great food and waitress was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and made good suggestions.
  28. KimberlyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Giant shareable portions! Share everything! Delicious offerings
  29. Lili

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The food came in large portions but there was too much sauce on many of the dishes. The cocktails were excellent though! The MSU game was on so it was rather loud - the restaurant doesn't have great acoustics because of the cement everywhere. There was a rather loud group watching the game, which we didn't mind but it was hard to hear your own conversation with the noise. We'll probably be back but would maybe stick to drinks.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Steak are awesome
  31. Jarin

    SW Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved NOMAD. Best food in the area. Interesting menu. Great vibe. Good service. We really had a great experience!
  32. Ellen

    Montana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good Happy Hour for half off house wines and beer. Discounted price on some appetizers. Calamari was wonderful!
  33. TracyS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came from the Vienna joys choir concert at GL museum.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy to be able to enjoy Nomad as much in the off season as we did this summer. New fall menu was great.
  35. AmyM

    Naples

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely, friendly atmosphere. We all had burgers and they were delicious!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Pre wedding
  37. ChrisM

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was great. A little loud, but that died down after a little while.
  38. Sarah

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible! Their Brussels sprouts were so flavorful and the ambience was great. 10/10!
  39. CPNel

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Ambience was good. Food was below average. Calamari chewy, truffle fries cold with a lemon aioli-not a good match for truffle fries, Brussels sprouts hard. Chicken lollipops fatty. The cheeseburger was very good. Carrot cake was dry. Very disappointing food. Service was ok, but kept forgetting plates. The server would bring the large plate without plates for the 4 of us. Drinks were too expensive. $19 for a glass of Chardonnay? Heard a lot about Nomad, but unfortunately our party of 4 was very disappointed.
  40. MatthewB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    This was my second visit to NOMAD and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The staff we interacted with were very nice, but it felt as if it was their first night on the job… with little to no training. The dishes were alright, but the quality of the dishes and service didn’t reflect the price point. The Brussel sprouts were drowning in aioli. The burger was a simple smash burger for $26 and the fried chicken was bland. We ordered dessert and had the gelato dropped off before our dinner plates were cleared and then we waited another ten minutes for the apple pie to arrive. I recommend you order one item at a time, whether you know you’re whole order or not because the dishes will come out whenever they’re ready, regardless if they’re coursed or not. I’m surprised that NOMAD has such a disconnect from what I find to be a given when it comes to service; fine dining and casual alike. I hope they can figure it out because the potential is there.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

NOMAD. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 881-9090.

NOMAD. is rated 4.8 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for NOMAD.

795 Front St, Petoskey, MI 49770-8024

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Petoskey

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Eric Basta

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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