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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

No matter what is your preferred cuisine or specialty, Traverse City offers them all. From Asian to Italian, American, French, Mexican or Middle Eastern, you can try something new or a new twist on something you love. This city can take your dining experience to a whole new level.

Trattoria Stella

Trattoria Stella

A restaurant committed to delivering an outstanding service, proud of serving the best of the Italian cuisine with a twist, all with a farm-to-table philosophy. Trattoria Stella offers a dinner and a lunch menu along with a comprehensive array of drinks, catering to all customers tastes.

Red Ginger

Red Ginger

The Red Ginger brings a modern sample of Pan-Asian flavors to Traverse City. Experience exotic specialties and excellent plate presentations when you dine at the Red Ginger, where a passion for good food blends with an exceptional service.

Boathouse Restaurant

Boathouse Restaurant

With one of the best locations in Northern Michigan, Boathouse Restaurant offers a delightful view of the docks and bay. The menu reflects the seasons and what the local produce has on offer. Meat, fish and cheeses are sourced from some of the best farmers and many dishes consist of vegetables, or herbs grown on The Boathouse Farm. Reservations are encouraged. Bon appétit!

Don's Drive In

Don's Drive In

Open every day of the week for lunch and dinner, Don's is a Traverse City treasure. This friendly diner and drive-in has been serving some of the best burgers, fries, sandwiches, ice cream, and milkshakes since it opened in 1958.

Apache Trout Grill

Apache Trout Grill

Apache Trout Grill provides great views of the Grand Traverse Bay from their patio. It is a favorite spot for both locals and visitors thanks to their fresh and innovative menu, which offers something to suit every taste. Mouth-watering dishes can be ordered such as slow cooked BBQ ribs, BBQ mixed grill, char-grilled petite filet of beef and Apache whitefish.

The Little Fleet

The Little Fleet

U.S. food trucks are all the rage these days, especially with the growing popularity of outdoor seating. At The little Fleet you can find a food truck lot centered around an open-air bar, the perfect option for groups who can't agree on where to eat. You will find from two to eight food trucks from all over Michigan here.

U & I Lounge

U & I Lounge

A favorite among the locals, U & I Lounge is a friendly, relaxed hangout that serves American and Greek style food at great prices. TVs are playing sports and it's happy hours daily from 4pm to 7pm. Whether you are looking for a place to eat, or just a place to sit back and relax with friends and a drink, U & I Lounge can't be beat for its quality, service, and price.

Minervas

Minervas

Minervas calls the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City home. It provides a casual, family-friendly dining environment for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu offers an array of options but leans on the side of American cuisine. It even features a full bar from which it serves great happy hour specials.

Western Avenue Grill

Western Avenue Grill

If you're hungry after a day of exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, you may want to mosey over to Western Avenue Gril, which has been voted best restaurant in Leelanau County. Casual dining with outdoor seating is what you will find here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They also have a full bar with an extensive wine list.

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