Trattoria Stella is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

1. Trattoria Stella

9.2
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City, MI
Trattoria · 46 tips and reviews

Marilyn Z.Marilyn Zeitlin: Superb Italian fusion, locally sourced ingredients, fabulous wine selection, adventurous menu always changing. We go for special occasions and for our most foodie visitors. TC at its best.

Nicole R.Nicole Rovig: Great bone marrow and tripe soup. Awesome menu. Sit in the back. Enjoy! @nicolerovig

Pat W.Pat Williams: Purchase most of their ingredients from local farms practicing sustainable farming and list them on their menu. They also butcher their meat on premise.

The Workshop Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

2. The Workshop Brewing Company

8.5
221 Garland St Ste A, Traverse City, MI
Brewery · 31 tips and reviews

Kyle H.Kyle Harrison: Everything is brewed in house, with regular and seasonal craft brews on tap. Live music and events almost every night. Try a flight to find your favorite.

Dave H.Dave H: Great brewery with a cool theme. Live music we saw there was great too. Pumpkin Saison FTW.

Justin L.Justin Locke: Solid beer and great seating. 10 lb and 20 lb IPA are awesome

Spanglish is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

3. Spanglish

8.9
1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Brooke M.Brooke Morgan: Never leave here disappointed! Amazing flavor, fresh veggies, good prices, and friendly staff. Make sure to pick up a Spanglish iced coffee/ Horchata before you leave.

Andrew M.Andrew McFarlane: Delicious Mexican specialties - I'm a huge fan of the Three Sisters vegetarian tamales. Butternut squash = yum! You can get them for there or in packages of 6 to go.

ak310iak310i: Closed mondays beginning aug 2018 :(

North Peak Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

4. North Peak Brewing Company

8.6
400 W Front St (Hall St), Traverse City, MI
Brewery · 96 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian McG: One of the oldest and most established breweries in town. Enjoy the outdoor patio bar and try the wings

Jenny M.Jenny McIntosh: Mozzarella sticks are the best in the entire universe.

Ty S.Ty Schwab: Peak Burger is huge and amazing. Highly recommended. I had medium and it was cooked perfectly.

Low Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

5. Low Bar

7.7
128 S Union St, Traverse City, MI
Speakeasy · 10 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Awesome dimly lit martini bar with some nice couch areas (great if you show up with a group of people).

Georgetown BagelryGeorgetown Bagelry: Exquisite bourbon selection.....the rose branch rocks!

Mark C.Mark Carrell: Shhhhh... It's a secret. ;-)

PepeNero is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

6. PepeNero

8.5
800 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City, MI
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Sara C.Sara Claybaugh: We did the small plates of Pappardelle Pork Ragu, Filleto Black Angus and Gnocchis with truffles. Seriously good food! Our waiter Noah was so kind and amazing, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Brittany D.Brittany DeFilippo: Just opened a few days ago, very cute set up. I got the Sfizisio panini, and I am in love.

RustinRustin: It doesn't get any fresher than this! The food here is spot on perfect. Go with the veal. You won't be disappointed.

FireFly is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

7. FireFly

8.1
310 Cass St (E 8th St.), Traverse City, MI
Sushi Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

ForrestForrest: Great place to celebrate special occasions.

Brandon M.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 M.Travis Murdock: 1/2 off sushi on Tuesdays. Pretty good deal.

Red Ginger is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

8. Red Ginger

8.3
237 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Japanese Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Jeremy P.Jeremy Peters: Get outside of your comfort zone! Try Nigiri if you have never had it before. Can't go wrong with it.

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: Try one of their signature cocktails! Read more.

Emily B.Emily Barnes: Always hot babes at this place

7 Monks Taproom is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

9. 7 Monks Taproom

8.9
128 S Union St (btwn Front & State), Traverse City, MI
Beer Garden · 67 tips and reviews

Steven L.Steven Lozenkovski: A "must go" when in TC for best selection of craft brews. Great crowd, great atmosphere and a perfect selection of beers

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: The unique experience of Taproom, a beer bar that boasts tons of beer on tap, rotating selections of bottles, awesome food, and a knowledgeable, friendly staff. Read more.

Lindsey P.Lindsey Porter: Come when drew hale and Johnny P play! They are amazing.

Amical is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

10. Amical

8.1
229 E Front St (btwn Cass & Park), Traverse City, MI
French Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Abraham S.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.Drew W: Slow slow slow waiting so far 45 min

Kristina P.Kristina Potrykus: Great atmosphere!

Georgina's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

11. Georgina's

8.7
236 E Front St (Wellington St), Traverse City, MI
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown Traverse City · 25 tips and reviews

David G.David George: One of the best meals I have had in my life. Food is cooked with a story behind it. Talked with the chef/owner Tony for an hour and he has a vision for great food. Small place but worth the wait!

John S.John Stocki: Amazing food. Chef comes and talks to each and every guest and asks about their likes and creates some amazingly passionate food. I'll be back for sure and recommend many to try it as well!

Michael K.Michael Kent: Just incredible! Let the chef do what he does. Made us the most amazing meals.

Cooks' House is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

12. Cooks' House

8.5
115 Wellington St (at Front St), Traverse City, MI
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Tom S.Tom Shea: Arguably the best restaurant in the state. Throw a dart at the menu - you can't go wrong.

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: There are no tangible pretensions at The Cooks’ House; it is cozy and welcoming as soon as the guest enters the small restaurant in downtown Traverse City. Read more.

Kelly I.Kelly Ignace: Anything fresh and local ... which is everything.

Beacon Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

13. Beacon Lounge

8.3
300 E State St (in the Park Place Hotel), Traverse City, MI
Hotel Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Craig H.Craig Hutcheon: Great place to people watch. Cocktails are a little pricey but has the best view in TC.

Mackenzee F.Mackenzee From Salon Verve: Dirty Gin Martinis....yum!

Dick T.Dick Traveling: 21 and up. Thank you!

Side Traxx is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

14. Side Traxx

7.8
520 Franklin St, Traverse City, MI
Gay Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Nancy S.Nancy Stoessel: Great dance floor and awesome drinks ;)

Josh H.Josh Hughes: Hottest bartender in town!

Nikki R.Nikki Rousseau: Martini Monay bitchessss :-)

Apache Trout Grill is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Traverse City.

15. Apache Trout Grill

7.9
13671 SW Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Catherine C.Catherine C: Grab a predinner drink on the water! The shrimp lobster bisque is amazing as well as the panko whitefish! YUM Enjoy!

Kelly I.Kelly Ignace: Good every single time.

Lorri L.Lorri Lieberman: Such a calm peaceful time sitting near the tiki bar. Food is excellent.