Trovato at Hidden River

Name: Trovato at Hidden River
Address: 7688 Maple River Rd, Brutus, MI, United States, 49716-9726
Telephone: (231) 529-4653
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

204 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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Casual fine dining with a contemporary Italian influence. Enjoy cocktails and creative dishes while taking in the beautiful Maple River.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 529-4653
Website
http://trovatohr.com/
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Dean Grill

Location
7688 Maple River Rd, Brutus, MI 49716-9726
Neighborhood
Brutus
Cross street
US 31
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

What 204 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Overall
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Food
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Service
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Value
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Lively
Northern Michigan
Best Overall
Northern Michigan
Best Food
Northern Michigan
Best Service
Northern Michigan
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan
Best Value
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan
Lively

204 Reviews

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JoanneT
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food, absolutely beautiful view, and nice physical space. I especially liked the bar! It was fun, cool, and served great drinks!
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ChrisB
Indiana
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden gem in northern michigan. Everything from cocktails to dessert is done exceptionally well. All overlooking beautiful scenery…its a dont miss!
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Pamg
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding walleye preparation(alla plancha) and Hidden casa salad. Pumpkin panda cotta dessert also excellent. Would order again. And again.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Waiter was condescending and aggressive towards my mother.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience5
Maple River is beautiful setting for dinner 🍂 Nice relaxing ….dining experience 🍁
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Local
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice to dine in a facility that does not cram seating so close one has to raise your voice to communicate with others at your table while constantly dealing with conversations nearby. Service was excellent---server was attentive but not intrusive. Food presentation was first class.
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Dirk
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful setting. Great food and excellent service. We’ll be back soon.
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AubreyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little hidden gem. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sarah was outstanding providing a perfect experience. Food was amazing. A must when in the area.
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Gray
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Service Outstanding Mussels Great Halibut presentation
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KBriggs
Raleigh
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was excellent and was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks, etc The food was good and the view is lovely. Thanks
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem of a restaurant! Definitely fine dining in Northern Michigan. Waitress Sarah, was a delight. She made sure we had everything we needed and more. Thank you for the wonderful birthday celebration.
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MarlaC
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unparalleled food …service top notch. I always recommend Trovato for a great dining experience!
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HSJOHN
Naples
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good experience! Very nice setting and nice big windows with beautiful views! Food was excellent with a nice variety! Service was excellent as well! All in all a very pleasant evening. When crowded tends to be a little too loud for easy conversation but still a pleasant experience!
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Lizzie01
Detroit
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Each time we visit Trovato the experience gets better. While the food has always been outstanding, the service in the early days was hit or miss. That’s no longer the case. Greeted warmly by the hostess, promptly served cocktails by an exceptional bartender. Another employee stopped by and handed us the nightly features to peruse while at the bar. Our server, Sara, was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Another server topped off our water and Sara swept in to replace a sloppy napkin with a fresh one. Heartily recommend the risotto and seared scallops, meatballs are amazing.
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Peggy
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The out side patio was wonderful. Our server and the food were great. We will definitely be back.
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Violtje
Unspecified
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a fantastic anniversary celebration. The food, service and view were awesome. What a beautiful facility. We’ll worth the drive.
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Dave
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
very nice spot definitely worth a visit. great meatball appetizer.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food from soup to dessert, great service as well.
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KristyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, staff was fantastic, food was so delicious. The chef sent our a small appetizer to everyone. What a nice gesture that I don’t see often
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Janet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our meal here. Service was perfect! The bruschetta was so delicious! Next time I would arrive earlier to have a drink outside. I recommend making reservations online, they were slow to return my call back( I called before they were open). Fortunately I did it online as we were so happy with our dinner and will return soon!
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Sarah
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were impeccable. The view from the windows is very pretty.
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howardn
Northern MI
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu may not look like trendy, but the preps are both beautiful and wonderful. Great view’s especially from the deck. Inspired food. This restaurant is a worthy competitor to Trattoria Stella and The Carriage House.
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JoanneK
Western NC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fabulous meal and experience, thank you.
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KBHungry
Tampa
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! Nice views of river and the atmosphere was beautiful.
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DebBeast
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch Everything! Fine dining at it's very best! Food that delights, service beyond compare, and a lovely atmosphere...we will most certainly be back, often!
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Snowbirds
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trovato is NEXT LEVEL! We had the wild game meatballs appetizer and the Fonduta. Amazing. Our friend was so impressed with the meatballs, he passed by the incredible seafood choices and ordered the Spaghetti and meatballs for his entree. The Short Ribs are so tender ! The Spinach Gnocchi would have been a great meatless entree, but the Prawns made it fit for a carnivore (or a Pescetore? 🤣). All that AND overlooking the river after a great round of golf. Perfect!
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NancyD
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a nice dinner, good server. But the best part was we came out to a flat tire on our car. One of the staff members, Blake, drove us 30 minutes home and the next day they were very helpful getting our car towed to a dealership. Worth every penny! Thank you all!
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DianeF
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trovato is outstanding in every way, and is a true Northern Michigan hidden gem not to be missed.
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hardtoplease
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. View from deck was beautiful.
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SarahM
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dragged my family to this location based on reviews I had read and received ample criticism on the drive over, but it did not disappoint. The food was terrific and the price point good. - I had the scallops and my husband had short ribs and our son a burger. Service was perfect attentive but not annoying. Well worth the trip and we will definitely return.
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Sheaffers
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, exceptional service and food. Not your typical Italian restaurant!
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CV
CrossVillageVisitor
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Loved the service and setting. I had the Diver scallops and risotto. The risotto was very good, the touch of sauce that was put on it was exceptional. But the scallops were not as flavorful as I was anticipating and on some of the bites the prosciutto was very pronounced which upset the balance of flavor for the dish.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a food triumph. Had the short ribs, best I ever had. They were rich and tender, everything I expect. Others had the salmon, which they raved about. From the Hostess to Waiter to the Bussers, all were highly skilled and very professional. If you sit by the windows, you can watch the Maple River laze by.
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DawnC
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a terrific experience at Travato. Definitely going. It was packed in a Thursday night which was great to see. Service, food and atmosphere were a winner.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious gourmet food in an idyllic setting. Loved it!
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ArtPsyche
Waterford
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Beautiful location along the Maple River. Fun to see people fly fishing.
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Danf
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time dining and another GREAT dinner! Scallops, squid ink linguini and the ribs are amazing! Great views and ambiance! Get out of HS & PER and enjoy your dinner and guests!
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lovetoeat
Northern MI
148 reviews
vip
3.0
148 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Very cool bar! The renovation is wonderful! Amuse is a nice touch to start the meal. Snapper was very good. Caesar salad was very good, nice light dressing, not to garlicky. Short ribs were good also. Prices are a bit steep, but overall food is good. Server was a bit inattentive.
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DeaneF
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Loved the meal and the atmosphere of Trovato. The service slipped just a tiny bit at the end with the delay of the dessert. Restaurant was busy so it's understandable.
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Trovato at Hidden River is rated 4.8 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

7688 Maple River Rd, Brutus, MI 49716-9726

Additional information

Cross street
US 31
Neighborhood
Brutus
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Executive chef
Dean Grill
Additional
Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://trovatohr.com/
Phone number
(231) 529-4653

Trovato at Hidden River

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Additional information

Menu

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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