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Hidden gems: restaurants in Traverse City
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Traverse City. Ratings are based from 221 places in Traverse City
The Filling Station
642 Railroad Pl 49686-2671
"Went the Saturday of memorial day weekend. Just as things were opening up. Did have to wait 15 minutes for a table, but had great food and beer and the employees were EXCELLENT at sanitation and keepi..."
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union St 49684-2611
"Ah, good ole front street bars, usually very busy and extremely loud haha. Nonetheless, it was a good time here had a few drinks, and called it a night. It was a nice place to just enjoy a few and be..."
Fire Fly
310 Cass St 49684-5707
"Firefly is such a wonderful environment to go and meet with friends. The food is hot and the drinks are cold and the staff always delightful. It has a real downtown urban flair to it like we are in..."
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass St 49684-5758
"Whether you're a local or a visit traveler, look no further for the best breakfast joint in TC! Bananas foster french toast - Delicious! Not overly sweet! Well balanced! The omelette's = gigantic and..."
Old Mission Tavern
17015 Center Rd 49686-9392
"Lovely little lunch spot! What a delightful find! Focused lunch menu, bu what options there are are beautifully prepared. Even two options for veggie burgers, which was very nice. Staff attentive and..."
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front St 49684-2508
"Love the Party store! Got an amazing array of items to go for the best taco bar at home ever. Always excellent. Thank you for being so quick to adapt and keep us in great spirits for Taco Tuesday!"
Grand Traverse Pie Co. Downtown
101 N Park St 49684-2622
"Great place! Free pie on Sundays! I got a combo of two: half of a chicken sandwich and half of a spinach &goat cheese salad. Tasted really good"
West End Tavern TC
12719 S West Bay Shore Dr 49684-5489
"You guys are AWESOME! Don't even need to talk about the food...it's always fantastic! It doesn't matter what you order. I want to talk about our experience during the lock down. Ordered a "Family Dinn..."
The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland St Suite A 49684-2271
"Far and away my favorite brewery in town. Great beers, a couple of ciders and wines for your non-drinking friends. Cool industrial vibe. Bartenders are friendly, remember your name, and efficient. 10#..."
Taproot Cider House
300 E Front St Suite 104 49684-2596
"This is my go-to place in TC, because the service and food are always on point. They updated their cider list so it's always something new and exciting. The food is great and there are plenty of opt..."
Peegeo's
525 High Lake Rd 49696-9470
"Extremely expansive menu with decent prices. Everything I've tried here is great. Staff is always super friendly. This can* be a great place to get away from busy tourist areas in the summer time beca..."
Centre Street Cafe
1125 Centre St 49686-3404
"Awesome place tucked out of the way. Delicious sandwiches and soup"
Bay Bread Co
601 Randolph St 49684-2013
"Wheat, when it dies and goes to heaven, resurrects here amongst the white-clad baker-priests. In as many forms as there are people to eat it. I'm not a church goer or a bread eater, but when I AM...Yo..."
Cherry Republic Grand Cafe
154 E Front St Suite B 49684-2509
"When in Traverse City, Cherry Republic is a must! Everything is delicious... Where do I start? The ice cream is delicious, the candy/gummy bear/sour cherry is delicious, the jam is delicious and on an..."
That'sa Pizza
3860 N Long Lake Rd 49684-7204
"Great Pizza from a local chain. They have specials each day of the week. Wednesday was a large pizza and cheesy bread for 14.99. Perfect for my family. Great service, short wait time. Would definitely..."
OPA! Coney and Grill
1752 S Garfield Ave Located in Cherryland Center 49686-4338
"Stopped by Opa! today for lunch. Best gyro I've ever eaten! Perfect generous serving size, top notch flavor and excellent prompt courteous curbside service. Can't wait to go back after quarantine! Tha..."
Low Bar
128 S Union St Below 7monks Taproom 49684-2611
"Ah, good ole front street bars, usually very busy and extremely loud haha. Nonetheless, it was a good time here had a few drinks, and called it a night. It was a nice place to just enjoy a few and be..."
Taqueria Tc Latino
2101 3 Mile Rd N 49686-9159
"Super great carnitas! Nice authentic tacos and great burritos as well. So much meat in the burritos makes it a great value."
Culver's
101 US Highway 31 S 49685-8092
"Visited Culver's today (Sunday, March 1st). It was extremely busy but the service was very good. The order takers were extremely friendly and polite. Our order was filled promptly and the food arri..."
Fu Hua China One
742 Munson Ave 49686-3525
"I love this place! Their food is always terrific—Singapore Noodles are a favorite. Fast service—great food."