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- AAngelaDetroit / Eastern Michigan •20 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWant to compliment our wait person, Liz. She was very accommodating in helping us to decide what to order by explaining our choices. We were early enough for Happy Hour & got half off on glasses of wine. We were celebrating our anniversary & we’re disappointed that we didn’t get a complementary dessert. The table next to us got a complementary birthday dessert. It’s always a treat to dine at Bennethum’s when we are in the area & also to go there for Happy Hour.More infoBennethum's Northern InnPrice: Expensive• American• Gaylord•4.9
- WwilliamDetroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWow... what a transformation! I had not visited Hotel Delamar and Artisan restaurant since it was the dumpy Holiday Inn. The hotel is beautiful. Artisan really came through! The decor is sophisticated but inviting, the fireplaces roaring, our view pleasant. The food is quite good.... the service made the experience! Melissa took care of us. She was knowledgable, made some smart suggestions and paced things perfectly. The kitchen also split our apps. I especially liked the cacio pepe salad... my dining partner enjoyed the roasted squash app. We both had the filet with a bit too heavy (for me) sauce. Loved the pave' potatoes. Nick the manager checked on us regularly and kindly showed us the pool and 'igloos'.... One more great addition to the Traverse City dining scene!More infoArtisan - Traverse CityPrice: Expensive• American• Traverse City•4.6
- JJamesNorthern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •1 review5.0Dined on 1 Jan 2025We wanted to enjoy our special dinner on New Year's day at one of the BEST restaurants in Traverse City on Mission Peninsula and was NOT disappointed. Was able to take in the whole atmosphere & waters view that felt comfortable & relaxing while enjoying our dinner. My husband really loved the salad & his Filet, cooked just right & it melted in his mouth. Another thing he was surprised when he order a 7 & 7 it really, really had great color not pale, like most other restaurants with drinks he has had & quality of the whiskey was superb as you would expect for an above & beyond quality restaurant. My lobster cooked perfectly, very flavorful & tender. Excellent Kahulua and cream & a scrumptious Crème Brule. All and all wonderful experience. We were delighted to enjoy our special New Year's Day dinner at a wonderful restaurant on the Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere and water view were comfortable and relaxing, enhancing our dining experience. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his perfectly cooked filet mignon, which melted in his mouth, and he was pleasantly surprised by the rich color and superior quality of his 7 & 7, a marked improvement over similar drinks he's had elsewhere. My lobster was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tender. The Kahulua and cream and the crème brûlée were also scrumptious. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.More infoBoathouse RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• European• Traverse City•4.9
- BBrianNorthern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •1 review5.0Dined on 29 Dec 2024Waitstaff (Claire) Outstanding!!!! Was there for my wife’s birthday, very special evening. Excellent food and presentation! Will be backMore infoBourbons 72Price: Expensive• Steak• Traverse City•4.5
- DDrewNorthern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •9 reviews5.0Dined on 27 Dec 2024Fun time with family for the new year, and entertainment now at Summit village love it!More infoLakeview RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Bellaire•4.1
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula boasts cuisine that's rustic, fresh, and homemade. Whether you’re in the mood for cook-to-order hamburgers at the local carhop or old-world recipes and local beer, Northern Michigan has something for everyone. You’ll find a host of Italian restaurants serving up gourmet pizza and other classic Italian dishes. Are you looking for casual fare from a diner? The area won’t disappoint as it has several establishments serving up homemade hamburgers, local jerky, and pasties. Be sure to visit one of the area’s German-influenced restaurants too. They use locally sourced ingredients in traditional recipes, and the Michigan and European beer selections are plentiful.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Northern MI include Pierson's Grille & Spirits, Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse and Iron Bay Restaurant
Child friendly restaurants in Northern MI include Artisan - Traverse City, Minervas and The Argonne House
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