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: 4.9

4.9

122 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

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 529-4653
Website
https://www.hiddenriver.com/restaurant/trovato-menu
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 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
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 Ambiance
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Value
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Good for business meals
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Good for groups
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan
Best Overall
Northern Michigan
Best Food
Northern Michigan
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan
Best Value
Northern Michigan
Good for business meals
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Good for groups
Northern Michigan
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan
Good for special occasions

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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This has to be the most creative Chef in Northern Michigan right now. The food and dinning experience is amazing!!
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Marcb
Detroit
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was definately the best we have had at a restaurant in northern MI ! Jesse and the staff did a wonderful job of waiting on us!
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MaryH
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was very attentive and smiled and welcomed us to the restaurant. The food was delivered promptly and hot.
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KennethS
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited for our anniversary. Staff and quality of food is tops in northern Michigan. Michael and Chef Dean are building something special here. Our server Brian was outstanding. Super fun guy, very knowledgeable of the menu and the perfect amount of conversation and alone time for the two of us. Highly recommend a visit to see for yourself.
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BethP
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Golfed 9 holes and then treated ourselves to dinner at Trovato...it had come highly recommended, and it did not disappoint! My steak was cooked to perfection, my husband's risotto was wonderful - the Caesar salad was huge - you may split it with your partner. The service was excellent - the space was beautifully renovated... and you can't beat the ambiance on the Maple River! We'll be back!
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DanielK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All staff is wonderful. Great attention to detail. A wonderful dining experience. The food is exquisite
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Stephanie
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and prepared well! Beautiful view of the river and course.
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NoemiT
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Between the food service and the ambience it’s hard to beat. We’ve never had a bad meal. excellent restaurant one of my favorites
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JerryT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is very polite, the food was outstanding, steak and beef rib, and the scenery is beautiful and peaceful
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m rating this as the best restaurant in town between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. All dishes are consistently excellent in terms of quality of ingredients, presentation and taste. Service is very good and the setting is so beautiful.
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SommerP
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trovato hit it out of the ballpark for their Mother's Day brunch. The menu was a combination of sweet and savory. Every dish was to die for. The Bloody Mary was probably one of the best I've ever had. I could go on and on about the food; it was really that good. The staff was on top of it with the service, so friendly and accommodating. Chef Dean even came out to say hello and check on the tables. The view of the Maple River is so nice it sets the stage for such a lovely dining experience. We can't wait to go back!
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Sheaffers
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food with flair! Simple dishes that taste amazing and the presentation is mesmerizing. Kudos to the kitchen staff and the chef for the creativity.
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! The entire ding experience was excellent.
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DuaneL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most beautiful views and ambiance’s in the whole greater area. Very professional staff making sure your enjoying your time.
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Tracy
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a fantastic place for dinner. Our waiter George was exceptional. He was attentive and offered additional service beyond basic expectations (dinner choices, to-go packaging, etc). The chef's amuse-bouche was delicious and unexpected as well. The food itself was excellent and I highly recommend this location to other diners.
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pandorak
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this restaurant was great. The place was welcoming with an awesome view of the Maple River. The staff and greeter were very nice. Our waiter George was awesome, the staff also worked as a team in bringing and cleaning up our food. The food was fresh and awesome. Then we also had a drink at the bar, chatted with Nathan the Sommelier to find out there are wine paring meals we could attend also in the future. Great atmosphere with really nice people. We definitely will be visiting again.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great service and beautiful setting!
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gelta
Detroit
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food & ambiance; will definitely return
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wendie
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible cuisine and service. Ambience was perfect- so beautiful and Chef Dean, Chef Mark and George spoiled us. First time in and not the last!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and presentation. We had a very nice experience. This restaurant is in the top echelon of all of them in a 30 mile circle ( at least). They are really working hard to gear up for summer. Friendly staff and a very nice physical setting. Highly recommend….
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here since there’s been new ownership and branding. The presentation was great, and cocktails were very well made. Service was incredible and waiter was very knowledgeable of food and wine. The food was outstanding! They can potentially get some higher end Italian wines, but I was told they in fact are and will be updating the wine menu. We will be back for sure!
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minnied
Chicago
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
this was our first time at trovato - we had good reviews from friends and were not disappointed. the food was imaginative and the service was attentive. our server was seamus and he knew his stuff. we definitely return and am hoping for outdoor service when the weather improves.
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NM04
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food, great location. Will definitely go again soon.
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MatthewM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there celebrating my parents 70th anniversary and found our choice to be perfect. The service was spot on…with everyone engaging and pleasant. The food was wonderful and well presented. And the special dessert much appreciated. Thank you for a fine experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliance! From the moment we entered.. They opened the door and greeted us, to the very last bite of dessert. Craft cocktails were superb, portion sizes just right allowing us to enjoy said dessert. Wine selection bountiful! The entrées were so delicious we couldn’t agree on which was the favorite. We are looking forward to many more dinnrrs..
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cuisine & varied menu set in beautiful surroundings. The service is friendly & professional. Absolutely the best dining available in this area not to mention the best courses all four of us have enjoyed in a long time. Highly & honestly recommended. The birthday desserts were creative and memorable.
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JacR
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food of the quality you might expect in a big city. We are fortunate we have such a in the “Tip of the Mitt”!
1 person found this helpful
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BrandyF
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great and the food and ambiance were prefect. I would highly recommend this place.
1 person found this helpful
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KalinS
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful meal + service. We will be back!
1 person found this helpful
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lindseyb
Northern MI
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, a delight. This restaurant is a welcome surprise in the beautiful woods for northern Michigan.
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Dean never disappoints! Beautiful view overlooking the creek, even though it was chilly, we went outside with our drinks. The homemade pasta with wild game meatballs is still a massive favorite for me. Brussels sprouts appetizer continues to be delicious along with the the fish entree. As we get into the Up North high season, best to book early! Great restaurants always get busy - and deservedly so!!
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Ellen
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a beautiful location. The Maple River flows just below, flowing under a covered bridge. This time of the year with snow covered ground on the hillside--need I go on. The food was very good, served promptly by an absolutely wonderful young lady. We actually asked for something prepared a little differently than offered on the menu and this was done with no problems at all. Thank you Trovato for a truly delightful meal.
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chopy
Northern MI
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Just terrific, again Mahi special as good if not better than some in HI
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious entrées and excellent service. Every single entree was well designed and executed. Compliments to the chef. Staff was very professional and genuinely nice. Love the setting with views over the creek. So beautiful! Can’t wait to come back!
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ThomasC
Northern MI
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was just a great dinner all the way around
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NancyP
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Top notch dining in a gorgeous setting and Chef Dean is SO talented.
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic imagination has been used when coming up with these plates. Very well done! Plate presentation is beautiful. The flavors of the food are spot on amazing. Staff very helpful and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! A one of a kind experience for your palette! It never ends, from the appetizers to the desserts; everything is a feast of flavors. Unique and delectable, a hidden treasure in the north. Chef Dean is a master artist, we cannot wait to come back.
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BillS
Northern MI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible!! Best culinary experience we have had in quite a while. Cuisine was remarkable and we felt like family.
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RonO
Northern MI
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
This was our first experience there. The food was OUTSTANDING. Sure a bit pricey but I don't mind paying for quality. The service was understandably slow as they were obviously short handed for the size of the crowd. We were told two employees were off with family issues and it made a noticable difference but everyone was hustling and it was both tolerable and explained. So they can get a pass on it.
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Trovato at Hidden River is rated 4.9 stars by 122 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

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

7688 Maple River Rd, Brutus, MI 49716-9726

Additional information

Cross street
US 31
Neighborhood
Brutus
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 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
https://www.hiddenriver.com/restaurant/trovato-menu
Phone number
(231) 529-4653

Trovato at Hidden River

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What 122 people are saying

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