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Best Up North – Downtown Traverse City Dining

Patisserie Amie
Since 2005 Chef Eric Fritch has been serving up a premier Traverse City dining experience. We are currently serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an array of classic, authentic French pastries. Stop by our midtown neighborhood location for an experience you won’t soon forget. Patisserie Amie – Fine French Fare Patisserie Amie 237 Lake Ave Traverse…

Amical
Located in the heart of downtown Traverse City overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, amical has been offering eclectic European cuisine to our dining patrons since 1994. Order from creative and revolving menus, fresh selections prepared in our open kitchen and served in the cozy dining room or on our vibrant street-side patio. Experience the local…

Mode’s Bum Steer
Steak. Fresh Seafood. Ribs. Our family has welcomed friends and guests since 1975, earning us the title “A Tradition in Traverse City”. Great steaks, fresh seafood and meaty BBQ ribs are skillfully prepared. Our homemade sauces and dressings are a blend of the finest herbs and the best ingredients to compliment every meal. We have…

Red Ginger
The cuisine of Red Ginger is an eclectic mix of bold flavors rooted in the cultures of China, Vietnam, Japan and Thailand just to name a few. Our owner and Executive Chef, Dan Marsh is passionate about Asian cuisine and he constantly strives to offer dishes of high quality and absolute consistency! Using only the…

The Cooks’ House
The Cooks’ House restaurant was opened to celebrate the bounty of agriculture and artisan made products that are found in Northern Michigan. It is our mission to use, promote and celebrate local sustainable foods. We invite you to join us and taste the difference that comes from practicing a field to plate philosophy. Come with…

Bistro Foufou
Classic French bistro in the heart of downtown Traverse City Bistro Foufou is located in the beautiful and historic former firehouse in downtown Traverse City. The long and narrow space has been delightfully renovated and features a stunning bar that seats 30 on one side, and a sleek dining room on the other. Additional seating…

Blue Tractor Cook Shop
Located in historic Olde Towne Traverse City, at the former site of Dill’s Olde Towne Saloon, Blue Tractor is an Old School Dining Establishment. Blue Tractor is salute to today’s working men and women of northern Michigan who carry on the tradition of meeting up after a long, hard days work for food, friends and…

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