Food & Drink
The Traverse Area is home to a variety of distinctive restaurants; nestled in among the trees, on the water or in the city. Our program is designed to provide the valuable information you’ll need to discover these unique owner-operated businesses.
Love wine? Meal Tickets & Unusual Ideas features wineries from Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas and an urban winery in the heart of Traverse City, offering award-winning wines, knowledgeable staff and an entertaining experience for the all the senses.
Our region is becoming well known for craft beer and handmade spirits as well. A visit to one of the many breweries or distilleries should be added to the bucket list on a trip to Traverse City. Click the links below to discover some of the best this region has to offer.
45 North Vineyard & WineryExperience the LatitudeLocated squarely on the famed 45th parallel, we use our distinct location as the driving force behind our approach to crafting world-class wines that represent the region. Using grapes from estate and regional vineyards, everything is hand-crafted on-site with the ultimate goal of producing the most approachable, elegand wines possible.
Open Year RoundVisit our website for tasting room hours
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Bel Lago Vineyard & WineryBel Lago … Beautiful LakeSurrounded by vineyards and located on a hill above the western shore, Bel Lago Winery features a tasting room with a panoramic view of beautiful south Lake Leelenau.
Grown with a deep respect for the land and the place that is Leelanau, our wines reflect the soils and the climate of this beautiful peninsula.
HoursMay – October
November – December January – April
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Bella Fortuna NorthA Florentine Ristorante in Lake LeelanauDrop your cares at the door and enjoy premium casual dining on our beautiful terrace or in one of our comfortable dining areas. Our ristorante features a trattoria and full bar.
Experience traditional Tuscan and Florentine cuisine using the best seasonal, locally grown ingredients – so important to Italian culture, and to our chef. Enjoy delicious appetizers and entrees prepared in our wood-fired oven.
Browse our gift shop for specialty wines, books and unique gifts. We accept reservations and offer group and private dining areas.
Visit us online and discover our menu, wine list, hours, special events and more.
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Black Star FarmsLeelanau PeninsulaOur original location has an inn, creamery, café & winery plus tasting room offering a full selection of wines and brandies.
10844 E. Revold Rd.
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Old Mission Peninsula This winery & tasting room offers a full selection of our premium wines, 360 McKinley Rd. E. Village at Grand Traverse Commons TASTES features a full selection of our wines & brandies. Small plates served daily & Matterhorn Grill dinners served after 5pm. |
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The Filling Station MicrobreweryAles by the RailsLocated just off the TART trail in the historic railroad district, The Filling Station Microbrewery features handcrafted ales and wood-fired flatbreads in a casual pub-style setting.
We brew on a 10 bbl and 3 bbl system creating small batches of craft brew in a variety of styles.
Featuring
Flatbreads Open Year Round Visit our Website for Hours
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Grand Traverse DistilleryEnd Your Dependance on Foreign Alcohol!
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Left Foot Charley
Left Foot Charley owns no palatial estate. Our energy is focused on fermenting, aging, and bottling wine. We searched for a unique place to create wine from the region’s most significant vineyards and settled in he Village of Grand Traverse Commons. Formerly the Northern Michigan Asylum, it’s one of the most extensive historical restoration projects in America. Come for a taste, stay for a glass and a small plate snack. Be part of the next chapter in the story.
Wine by the glass and small plate menu available dailyHoursApril - November
Thurs-Sat 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm
December - March
Mon-Wed 11:00am - 6:00pm
Thurs-Sat 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Left Foot Charley806 Red Drive, in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons Traverse City, MI 49684
231-995-0500
So what’s the story behind Left Foot Charley? Visit us so we can tell you the tale and share the flavor. www.leftfootcharley.com
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ManaFood for the Soul
Our soups are from scratch, we use house-smoked meats and the homemade desserts are delicious!
Some of our Favorites
Open Year-roundMonday - Saturday 11am-6pm Dine in the Mercado or Carry-out
Ask about our Catering!Mana | 231.941.6648 800 Cottageview Drive, Suite 30 |
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Peninsula Cellars
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Right Brain BreweryWelcome to Right Brain Brewery. Bringing you creative craft brews using the finest local ingredients we can track down in the Traverse City area. Yes there is heaven on earth! It’s a microbrew fest EVERYDAY at RBB!
Visit our website for current hours
Sip at the bar or get a Grower to-go. Visit us at our NEW location opening July 2012! Right Brain Brewery
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Seven Monks Taproom46 Draughts
46 draughts, Select Liquors, Local Wine, Mead & Cider on TapBottled Beer to-go
GastropubAbby burgers Taproom pizza Meat & cheese board
7 Monks TaproomLocated in Downtown Traverse City
128 S. Union Street
Traverse City, MI 49684 |
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