310, 310 Cass Street, 231-932-1310, . Massive martini list and one of the largest selection of glass wines in Northern Michigan. Soups, salads, sandwiches, tapas, sushi, entrees. Try the spider roll and sweet potato fries. Tapas $5 - $15, sushi $8 - $15, entrees $17 - $28.
Aroma's Coffee, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy, 231-929-2688, Specialty Coffees, Teas and a large selection of soups and sandwiches.
Amical, 229 E Front Street, 231-941-8888, . Open Monday through Saturday from 11AM for lunch and 5 to 10PM for dinner, and Sunday 9AM-3PM for brunch. Eclectic European cuisine. Seasonal menu with dishes like chicken with poblano and mushrooms, fetuccine with pancetta and leeks, and pork with smoky peanut mole. $12 - $30.
Apache Trout Grill, 13671 SW Bay Shore Drive, 231-947-7079. Salads, pasta, ribs and steak.
Auntie Pasta's Italian Cafe, 2030 S Airport Road, 231-941-8147.
Boones Long Lake Inn, 7208 Secor Road, 231-946-3991, . Open 4PM-1PM Monday through Thursday, 4PM-11PM Friday and Saturday, and 12PM-10PM on Sunday. Appetizers, side orders, poultry, pork, pasta, beef, broiled steaks, surf and turf, seafood.
Bubba's Restaurant and Bar, 428 E Front Street, 231-995-0570, . Open M-Sa 11AM-12AM, Su 12PM-9PM. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, Tex-Mex, desserts. $6.50 - $16.
Don's Drive-In, 2030 US-31 N, 231-938-1860. Open 10:30AM-11PM in the summer, and 10:30AM to 9PM in the winter. A 1958 drive-in diner serving soups, award-winning burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fried appetizers, milkshakes and malts. There's a dining room and a picnic area, but why go to a drive-in if you're not going to eat in your car? Try the half-pound Big D burger and their fruit-laden cherry milkshakes. $3 - $12.
Gabby's Bayside Bistro, 12930 SW Bay Shore Drive, 231-922-7795, . Northern Italian, Cajun and American cuisine.
Grand Traverse Pie Company, 525 W Front Street, 231-922-7437, . Over 30 varieties of gourmet pie, including five varieties of cherry pie made with local cherries, and six varieties of Michigan apple pie. Baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and quiche. Be sure to try the popular Grand Traverse cherry cobbler pie. $4 - $6.
Hanna, 118 Cass Street, 231-946-8207. Bistro with an emphasis on fish and seafood.
Mabel's Restaurant, 472 Munson Avenue, 231-947-0252. Try their excellent breakfasts.
Mode's Bum Steer, 125 E State Street, 231-947-9832. Locals say it's the best steakhouse in town.
Old Mission Tavern, 17015 Center Road, 231-223-7280. Prime Rib night every Friday.
Pâtisserie Amie, 439 Front Street, 231-922-9645. French bistro and bakery. Try their mochas, salmon crêpes, pissaladière, coq au vin, steak frites and pear-almond tartlets.
Red Mesa Grill, 1544 US-31 N, . Open 11AM to 11PM Monday through Saturday, and 11AM to 10PM on Sunday. Very popular Mexican restaurant. Appetizers, soups and salads, tacos and tostadas, Mexican specialties, desserts. Great selection of vegetarian choices and an extensive tequila list as well. $5 - $18.
Scott's Harbor Grill, 12719 SW Bay Shore Drive, 231-922-2114, . Waterfront dining, specializing in seafood and ribs. Appetizers, flatbreads, salads, tacos al carbon, seafood plates, grilled specialties, desserts.
Sleder's Family Tavern, 717 Randolph Street, 231-947-9213, . Open 11AM to 11PM Monday through Thursday, 11AM to 12AM Friday and Saturday, and 12PM to 9PM on Sunday. One of Michigan's oldest saloons, with its original tin ceiling. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and Mexican dishes. $7 - $17.
Taqueria Margarita, 1319 W S Airport Road, 231-935-3712. Authentic Oaxacan cuisine, including tamales, tacos and barbacoa.
Trattoria Stella, 1200 W 11th Street, unit 1 suite 1, 231-929-8989, . Open M-Th 11:30AM to 9PM, F,Sa 11:30AM-11PM, and Su 4PM-9PM. Featuring the best ingredients sourced from local farms. Wine bar and wine classes available. Antipasti, cheese plates, salads, pasta and meats. $7 - $32.
Cousin Jenny's, 129 S. Union, ☎ 231-941-7821. Try the locally known pasty (PASS-tee). It's the best you'll try anywhere! �
Steven's Place, 738 S. Garfield, ☎ 2319298945. Traverse City's Newest Night Club and Fine Dinning establishment, Full Bar, Dancing, Entertainment and a Healthy menu!apps and desserts $6 to $18 Entrees $20 to $32. �
Mulligan's Pub & Grill, 2430 West Crown Drive, ☎ 231.932.2166, . Home of the Stuffed Burger! Full menu, open year round. �
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