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Name: Willow
Address: 129 E Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI, United States, 49740
Telephone: (231) 412-6032
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Willow

4.7 (207)

$31 to $50

American

129 E Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Willow sits perched on historic Bay St. overlooking the beautiful waters of Little Traverse Bay in downtown Harbor Springs. The restaurant boasts an airy dining room with a rustic, yet modern atmosphere that pays homage to the beauty of Northern Michigan. Helmed by Daniel Rutkowski, the menu embodies Modern American cuisine with an authentic approach to farm-to-table cooking, in which ingredients drive the menu. Rutkowski’s style is simple, but creative and refined, with a lean on his Midwestern roots and expansive culinary rapport. At the bar, Willow is complemented by a thoughtfully sourced wine and craft cocktail program that focuses on seasonality and the freshest local ingredients.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 412-6032
Website
http://www.willowharborsprings.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Rutkowski
Catering
We professionally cater parties of any size, as well as open our restaurant to private events for in-house catering. Please call for details.
Private party facilities
We are happy to host any and all private events. Please call us for details or special requests.

Location
129 E Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Neighborhood
Harbor Springs
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Artisan Cheese Board$28.00
rotating selection of gourmet cheese & accompaniments
Caesar$16.00
ember-grilled napa cabbage, preserved lemon caper vinaigrette, bagna càuda crumb
Grilled Peach Salad$16.00
market greens, walnut crumb, bacon, buttermilk herb dressing
Crispy Potatoes$15.00
baby potatoes, charred lemon aioli, smoked cured egg yolk
Blistered Shishito Peppers$24.00
pine nut custard, house-made naan, pea shoot, ice wine vinegar
Brussel Sprouts$14.00
mint, parsley, cilantro, chile, lime, agave
Seasonal Market Plate$22.00
handmade ricotta, market-fresh preparation
Tuna Tartare$26.00
sashimi-grade tuna, lemon cucumber, wasabi lime gel, crispy shallot, purple shiso
Beef Carpaccio$28.00
aged beef, egg yolk jam, mushroom bagna càuda, polenta crisp
- Optional Imported Japanese A5 Wagyu$60.00

Large Plates

Pici All'aglione$34.00
hand-rolled saffron pasta, calabrian chile butter, aged parmesan, crushed tomato
Lobster & Corn Caramelle$48.00
handmade, maine lobster, sweet corn, ricotta, fresh tarragon
Colorado Lamb$62.00
lamb chops, braised lamb croquette, charred eggplant, snap pea, lamb jus
Filet Mignon$56.00
aged beef, crisp potato pave, leek ash, "detroit" zip
Dayboat Scallop$44.00
cold-smoked scallop, icicle carrot, carrot romesco, carrot-top oil, buttermilk

What 207 people are saying

Willow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

207 Reviews

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Bubba VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan39 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place around Little Traverse Bay!
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MichaelV
Detroit / Eastern Michigan10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was awesome. The food was perfect the service was outstanding the drinks were top notch.
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AlyssaP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location and excellent choices and wine menu!
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WendyE VIP
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 24, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
When reservation was made a standard table was requested from the seating options. When we arrived we were seated at a tiny high top table. I said I requested a standard table and was told they were no special notes on my Open Table reservation. They kept blaming OT for locking them out, messing up their reservations and they weren't going to use OT any more. I said it's not my responsibility to know their relationship with OT. There were 5 open standard tables when we arrived and still open when we left. Staff was unhelpful and put the blame on me. We sat at a high top, my short legs fell asleep, my purse had to sit on the floor and this made for an unpleasant experience. Food was fine, not Michelin quality, pricey for the small plates, the entree pasta was very tasty, service fair. We spend our summers in Northern Michigan and this will be on our One and Done list.
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LarryT VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan113 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We arrived on time for our 5:00 must have reservation. During our hour and half in Willow, we were the only patrons and, of course, received excellent service from our attentive, friendly server, Chelsey. The house salad from the Small Plates menu was tasty and fresh. We split an order of Colorado Lamb Chops, which were perfectly seasoned and prepared, as requested, at medium-rare. I was annoyed that a bread "basket" [approx. eight slices from a small loaf of bread] we requested to ensure we had something before our wine cost $5.00. I think that's a bit extreme, when our check, including three carafes of an excellent Frank Family Cab, was over $200 with TIP.
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Otto
Oklahoma City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Perfect spot in Harbor Springs
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OpenTable Diner
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 12, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We left because the waitress never came to take our food order. It felt unwelcoming and the food appeared very expensive ($100/person’s meal). It seemed to be filled with rich regulars who seemed to stare at my family (we are locals of N Michigan).
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GretchenG VIP
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a joy to find this Michelin caliber restaurant in tiny Harbor Springs. The menu prices were a bit intimidating, but our group of 7 was fully satisfied with 5 small plates, 3 large plates and 2 sides. Every single dish was spectacular (morel flatbread, creamy burrata, roasted potatoes with lemon aioli, melt-in-your mouth ravioli with corn, walleye with sweet potatoes). When you want a change from the standard Up North planked whitefish in a sophisticated ambience, this is your place.
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DanC
Detroit / Eastern Michigan6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience
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ErikB VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul42 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great service
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129 E Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Additional information

Neighborhood
Harbor Springs
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Rutkowski
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.willowharborsprings.com/
Phone number
(231) 412-6032
Catering
We professionally cater parties of any size, as well as open our restaurant to private events for in-house catering. Please call for details.
Private party facilities
We are happy to host any and all private events. Please call us for details or special requests.

Willow

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Small Plates

Artisan Cheese Board$28.00

Caesar$16.00

Grilled Peach Salad$16.00

Crispy Potatoes$15.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$24.00

Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Seasonal Market Plate$22.00

Tuna Tartare$26.00

Beef Carpaccio$28.00

Large Plates

Pici All'aglione$34.00

Lobster & Corn Caramelle$48.00

Colorado Lamb$62.00

Filet Mignon$56.00

Dayboat Scallop$44.00

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