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TRAVERSE CITY’S BEST
Must Try Restaurants & Places to Eat
Asian
Dojo Sushi
Dojo Sushi
Sushi & Wine Bar
WHY WE RECOMMEND: This is one of the hottest places to eat in TC! The perfect destination for both sushi and wine lovers. No reservations. Enjoy!
Red Ginger
Red Ginger
Asian cuisine & sushi
LOCAL'S NOTE: Elegant/casual dining room dress code. Casual attire accepted in the bar
Breakfast/Brunch
Sugar 2 Salt
Sugar 2 Salt
Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
LOCAL'S NOTE: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!
The Omelette Shoppe
The Omelette Shoppe
Breakfast & brunch restaurant
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: Don't the miss delicious homemade Cinnamon and Pecan Rolls!!!
The Towne Plaza
The Towne Plaza
Breakfast & lunch restaurant
LOCAL'S TIP: Great place to eat outdoors. Try the blueberry pancakes!
Delis/Sandwiches
Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines
Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines
Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market, & wine
Farm To Table
Taproot Cider House
Taproot Cider House
Restaurant & cider barWHY WE RECOMMEND: Delicious ethically sourced, locally focused menu with something for everyone! Call for reservations.
Fine Dining
The Cooks’ House
The Cooks’ House
Sustainable fine dining restaurant
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Ever-changing menu creates an amazing farm-to-table dining experience! 2025 James Beard Finalist!
Italian
Nittolo’s Little Italy
Nittolo’s Little Italy
Classic New York-style Italian eatery
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The New York Style Happy Hour is one of the area's best food deals! Great take-out pizzas!
Sweets
Mexican/Latin
Outdoor Dining
Pizza
Charles and Reid
Charles and Reid
Detroit-style pizza
LOCAL'S TIP: Don't miss the Draft Beer + Slice lunch special for only $7!
Seafood & Steak
Taverns/Pubs/Grills
Waterfront Dining
Apache Trout Grill
Apache Trout Grill
Waterfront restaurant/barWHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The delicious new lunch menu! The gorgeous waterfront views of the West Grand Traverse Bay make this a must visit anytime of year!
Boathouse Restaurant
Boathouse Restaurant
Eurocentric "farm to table" restaurantWHY WE RECOMMEND: The amazing waterfront views and delicious food make this a premier Northern Michigan dining experience. A local's favorite to celebrate special occasions.

Waterfront restaurant & bar



