1. Red Ginger
8.3
237 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Japanese Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
CJ Wright: Try the Firecracker "Handroll" - it's different from your usual 6 slice roll, but you won't be disappointed. & Crab rolls are expensive (you only get 3), but the sauces make it well worthwhile!
Shaun Farley: red dragon roll, unagi and crab, superb
Robert Grooters: Don't order the spider roll. It comes like 6 pieces two of which are filled with crab fillings for decoration. This makes it way overpriced for what you get. Everything else was great.
2. Poppycock's
8.8
128 E Front St (btw Cass & S Union), Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Kurt Poppenhouse: Try the crab Mac n cheese if they offer it. Also loved the Brie
Sarah M.: The tomato spinach soup is supah good. Also, their drinks. All of them. Annnnd the crab cakes. And every melt sandwich esp the 4 cheese. Oh, & the cherry cobbler a la mode. :) Nom nom!!!
Jane Russ: The martini menu is great and the food was fantastic. It's unique and different and very tasty. Definitely coming back when I am in the area. Fantastic!
6. Minerva's
6.9
300 E State St (at Park St.), Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Brett R: The view is spectacular! Decent selection of Michigan beers and wines. Both the crab artichoke bake and maple bacon and tomato flatbread are tasty!
David Inwald: Great steaks, try the banana split for dessert
Cherry Buzz: Pick this spot for a larger dinner menu or if you wish to sit inside and be able to hear your conversation. TVs and Happy Hour Specials every day of the week.
Dustin Kilway: lemon blueberry muffin and the Pretzel pulled pork hot plate is the best! :-)
Kendra Bevier: Quesadilla with cheese, lobster, jalapeños, pineapple and mango salsa is absolutely delicious
Ben Gembis: Try the eggs benedict and the lemon blueberry muffins
Jon Smith: Try the Manitou. It's scrambled eggs with crab, dill weed, and cream cheese. It's delicious and a great break from traditional breakfast fare.
Betsy Brucer: Great pancakes, and good service. Try the cherry pancakes 🥞 👍
Awesome Mitten: One of our Top 5 Places for Breakfast in Traverse City! Read more.
9. Amical
8.0
229 E Front St (btwn Cass & Park), Traverse City, MI
French Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Cherry Buzz: Pizzas, pasta, duck, beef - Amical offers a variety of fine dishes. During busy seasons get your name in early to get a table. Best specialty desserts in downtown TC, bar none.
Abraham S: Amazing desert selection! Stop in with a small group, each order a unique desert (and a cup of coffee) then share. Creme Brúlée, Coffee Custard, and Key Lime pie are my favorites.
Drew W: Slow slow slow waiting so far 45 min
12. FireFly
8.1
310 Cass St (E 8th St.), Traverse City, MI
Sushi Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Brandon Martinez: Had the dragon sushi roll with the bacon-wrapped scallop tapas; amazing combination. The boldness of the sushi was cut nicely with the sweet, delicate scallops. 10/10, would sushi again!
Travis Murdock: 1/2 off sushi on Tuesdays. Pretty good deal.
Cherry Buzz: Drink on the deck overlooking Boardman River or sit inside at one of two bars. TVs, drink specials and excellent food. Best food for after-work drinks.