Dining & Wineries

Traverse area dining and wineriesThe 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bel Lago Vineyard & Winery
Bel Lago … Beautiful Lake
 

Surrounded 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.
The emphasis at Bel Lago has always been on quality, with an unwavering commitment 
to excellence.

 

Hours

May – October

Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-6

November – December
Daily 12-5

January – April

Sat-Sun 12-5
 

Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
6530 South Lake Shore Drive
Cedar, MI 49621
231-228-4800
www.bellago.com
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Black Star Farms
 

“Live each season as it passes, breath the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit and resign yourself to the influences of each.”

– Henry David Thoreau

 

  • Varietal and Fruit Wines
  • Hand-Crafted Spirits
  • Unique Tasting Room
  • Artisan Cheese
  • CSA & Farmers Market
  • Wine Accessories & Gifts
  • Private Parties & Events

 

Open Year Round
Call for hours of operation.
 
The sun is slowly rising over Grand Traverse Bay. Horses are already turned out to pasture. The smell of fresh baking rises from the kitchen The truck arrives with milk for the day’s cheese making. The vineyard manager checks the progress of the vines. These images reflect the reality of a working farm where the pace is set by the seasons and the products represent the essence of the land.
 
Black Star Farms
10844 E. Revold Rd.
Suttons Bay, MI
 
360 McKinley Rd.
Traverse City, MI
 
Telephone: 231.944.1250
 
TASTES in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons

The Bluebird Restuarant & Bar
 
Come see why locals say, "I just love the Bird."
For over 80 years The Bluebird has been the gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Known for their award-winning whitefish, fresh salad bar, fabulous Sunday brunch and homemade cinnamon rolls, The Bluebird tradition is one of quality and excellence.
 
Featuring
  • Scenic waterfront dining
  • Casual 100 seat tavern
  • Award-winning Sunday brunch
  • Ethnic Nights Wednesday & Thursday in winter
  • Fine wines of the region and world
 
Dining room
Open Daily (May - October)
Lunch:  11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner:  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday Brunch 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 
Call for reservations:  231.256.9081
 
Closed in November
 
The Bluebird Bar
Open year round for lunch and dinner
 
The Bluebird Restaurant & Bar
 PO Box 716
102 River Street
Leland, MI 49654
 231.256.9081
 

Boone’s Long Lake Inn
Legendary Steak, Seafood & Prime Rib
Boone’s Long Lake Inn is a landmark restaurant on the outskirts of Traverse City, specializing in steak and seafood. We’re known throughout the land for our friendly service, superior food quality and large portions. Our rustic decor provides a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for dinner and cocktails.
 
Featuring
 
 Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib • Cocktails • Kid’s Menu
 
Boone’s Long Lake Inn
 
7200 Secor Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49684
 
(231) 946-3991
 
Open evenings at 4pm
Sundays Noon — 10pm
 
 
Reservations only necessary for parties of 15 or more

Knot Just a Bar
Waterfront Dining on Grand Traverse Bay in Omena

 

Whether you’re looking for a fun place for family dining, live music or a relaxing spot to hang out by the water and while away the day, it’s all at Knot Just a Bar.

Perched above the waters of Grand Traverse Bay in Omena, the "Knot" offers a casual setting for locals and visiting guests.

  • Great views all year
  • Outdoor dining
  • Over 69 beers
  • Local Michigan wines
  • Live entertainment, weekends
  • Catch the game on TV

Open year-round, 7 days a week. Call ahead for seasonal hours.

Knot Just a Bar
Located 3 miles north of Leelanau Sands Casino, next door to Leelanau Wine Cellars in Omena
 
5017 N. West Bayshore Dr
Omena, MI 49674
 
phone:  231.386.7393
web:  knotjustabar.com
 
 

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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. After 11 years, we found this space in the heart of Traverse City. The Village, formerly the Northern Michigan Asylum, is one of the most extensive historical restoration projects in America. See if you can find us. Be part of the next chapter in the story.

 

Complimentary Tastings
Wine by the glass available daily
Mon-Sat 11-7pm, Sun 12-6 pm
 
Left Foot Charley
806 Red Drive, in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 1 (800) 515.1081
 
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

Peninsula Cellars
 

Six miles north of Traverse City, on the Old Mission Peninsula, sits the charming 19th century one-room schoolhouse tasting room of Peninsula Cellars. Owned and operated by the Kroupa family since 1994, Peninsula Cellars focuses on producing regionally expressive wines, with minimal handling and impact to the environment. The Kroupa family has been working the land for five generations, giving a uniquely long-term perspective to their environmentally verified vineyards and orchards. 

Varieties Include: Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Merlot, several cherry & apple wines and Riesling Ice Wine.

Please call ahead for groups of 10 or more
 

Seasonal Hours:

May to October
Mon. to Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-6
 

Off-Season Hours:

November to April
Mon. to Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5 

 

Peninsula Cellars
231-933-9787
11480 Center Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49686
www.peninsulacellars.com

 

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Two Lads Winery

 

Start at the top.

Two Lads Winery is unike any other you’ve seen in Northern Michigan. Simple materials have been utilized in a new manner, capturing the fresh and bold character of the wines we produce. Our modern bi-level facility is built for employing gravity flow techniques and conserving energy during wine production. And our view is…beyond compare. So start your wine tour at the top of Old Mission Peninsula.
 

Michigan’s best red wines.

In our 22 acre estate vineyard we grow Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay, with a focus on the cool climate red varietals like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. You might call us Crazy for Reds!
 

 

Two Lads Winery
16985 Smokey Hollow Road
Old Mission Peninsula
Traverse City, MI
231.223.7722
 
 
 

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