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Trovato at Hidden River, Brutus, MI

Trovato at Hidden River

4.9
4.9
116 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Casual fine dining with a contemporary Italian influence. Enjoy cocktails and creative dishes while taking in the beautiful Maple River.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

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What 116 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

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  1. BethP

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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!
  2. DanielK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All staff is wonderful. Great attention to detail. A wonderful dining experience. The food is exquisite
  3. Stephanie

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and prepared well! Beautiful view of the river and course.
  4. NoemiT

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! The entire ding experience was excellent.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great service and beautiful setting!
  14. gelta

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food & ambiance; will definitely return
  15. 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!
  16. 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….
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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..
  22. 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.
  23. 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”!
  24. 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.
  25. KalinS

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful meal + service. We will be back!
  26. 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.
  27. 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!!
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 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!
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. Diners

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We attended the Valentine’s Day dinner. We started with a drink at the bar which was fantastic. The service was pretty slow for dinner, but our waiter was great. He did mention that they were down a couple of servers that night. The food was fabulous- my compliments to the chef. We will definitely be making Trovato a frequent spot for dinner. Love how the restaurant has been redesigned and the circle bar is fantastic. Can’t wait to visit when it is light outside as I know the view is awesome.
  37. Chalice

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food, beautiful scenery, and overall a great atmosphere. The staff and chef are top notch. The Valentine’s Day 2023 dinner was absolutely fantastic! Cheers!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal!
  39. ShannonW

    Northern MI

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about the experience was excellent! Wonderful atmosphere, service and food! Our server even accommodated my request for an entree that wasn’t on the menu that evening!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Dean provides a wonderful menu that consistently delights us. The bar’s mixologist continues to serve interesting special cocktails. Our server George was attentive, professional, and timed the courses perfectly. What more to be said? If you haven’t been to Trovato, please make it a point to dine there - you won’t be disappointed.

FAQs

Trovato at Hidden River is rated 4.9 stars by 116 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 7 times today
Google Map for Trovato at Hidden River

7688 Maple River Rd, Brutus, MI 49716-9726

Additional information

  • Cross street

    US 31

  • Neighborhood

    Brutus

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 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

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