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Delicatessens
It is right around the corner from the condo. They have a little of everything and they are known for their wine, deli and meat. Great service and friendly staff!
18 locals recommend
Maxbauer's Meat Market
407 S Union StIt is right around the corner from the condo. They have a little of everything and they are known for their wine, deli and meat. Great service and friendly staff!
This where you want to go to for the best wine selection. Sean is very knowledgeable and he can recommend a good local wine.
34 locals recommend
Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front StThis where you want to go to for the best wine selection. Sean is very knowledgeable and he can recommend a good local wine.
Mary's is known for their side salads and ready made sandwiches if you want to grab and go. I highly recommend their "Gobbler" sandwich.
21 locals recommend
Mary's Kitchen Port
539 W Front StMary's is known for their side salads and ready made sandwiches if you want to grab and go. I highly recommend their "Gobbler" sandwich.
Microbrews
A unique microbrew that is known for their wood fired pizza and beer. A remodeled train station provides the setting when sitting inside or sit outside and enjoy the view of Boardman Lake. The TART trail runs next to The Filling Station if you prefer to bicycle there.
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlA unique microbrew that is known for their wood fired pizza and beer. A remodeled train station provides the setting when sitting inside or sit outside and enjoy the view of Boardman Lake. The TART trail runs next to The Filling Station if you prefer to bicycle there.
Right in the heart of downtown Traverse City and within walking distance of the condo. The largest selection of beer in town with nice tapas plates on the menu.
74 locals recommend
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StRight in the heart of downtown Traverse City and within walking distance of the condo. The largest selection of beer in town with nice tapas plates on the menu.
This is a destination brewpub that is a locals favorite. Great craft beers blended with artists works. It is located in a residential neighborhood that will require a car or bike ride to get there. For you hearty folk it is 9 blocks south and a half block east. Not known for their food.
61 locals recommend
Right Brain Brewery
225 E Sixteenth StThis is a destination brewpub that is a locals favorite. Great craft beers blended with artists works. It is located in a residential neighborhood that will require a car or bike ride to get there. For you hearty folk it is 9 blocks south and a half block east. Not known for their food.
Bar
The Parlor is a short walk from the condo. This space is a revamped warehouse that used to feature excellent music in the 80's and 90's. This is where you want to go for a custom cocktail.
60 locals recommend
The Parlor TC
205 Lake AveThe Parlor is a short walk from the condo. This space is a revamped warehouse that used to feature excellent music in the 80's and 90's. This is where you want to go for a custom cocktail.
The U and I Lounge has been a favorite of locals and tourists for decades. If you have a desire for Greek food (gyros!) and good pizza, give this place a try.
33 locals recommend
U & I Lounge
214 E Front StThe U and I Lounge has been a favorite of locals and tourists for decades. If you have a desire for Greek food (gyros!) and good pizza, give this place a try.
This is literally on the other side of the building to The Parlor. Great atmosphere, beer and food. You might even catch trivia night on certain Tuesday nights and occasionally music on the weekends.
103 locals recommend
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveThis is literally on the other side of the building to The Parlor. Great atmosphere, beer and food. You might even catch trivia night on certain Tuesday nights and occasionally music on the weekends.
Food scene
This is at the top of our list of favorite restaurants in Traverse City. amical has it all, great food and service, and good value for your dollar. Throughout the year they will also feature guest chefs and hold ethnic nights.
86 locals recommend
amical
229 E Front StThis is at the top of our list of favorite restaurants in Traverse City. amical has it all, great food and service, and good value for your dollar. Throughout the year they will also feature guest chefs and hold ethnic nights.
Although this place packs them in at dinner time, it has a reputation as a happy hour destination. You can fill up on a couple appetizers and enjoy quality cocktails. Service is top notch.
143 locals recommend
Red Ginger
237 E Front StAlthough this place packs them in at dinner time, it has a reputation as a happy hour destination. You can fill up on a couple appetizers and enjoy quality cocktails. Service is top notch.
If you are looking for the best steak, lobster or prime rib go to Mode's. Great food, service and you will be full when you leave.
70's throwback steakhouse that has been a Traverse City tradition for years.
14 locals recommend
Mode's Bum Steer
125 E State StIf you are looking for the best steak, lobster or prime rib go to Mode's. Great food, service and you will be full when you leave.
70's throwback steakhouse that has been a Traverse City tradition for years.
Fun place to go if you want to "belly up to the bar". You can get an assortment of sandwiches and entrees. Hands down the best Reuben you will ever have!
35 locals recommend
Mackinaw Brewing Company
161 E Front StFun place to go if you want to "belly up to the bar". You can get an assortment of sandwiches and entrees. Hands down the best Reuben you will ever have!
A little walk to the west on Front St but well worth it. They brew their own beer but they are know for their food. There is something on the menu no matter how hungry you are. Very good wait staff and nice patio to enjoy weather permitting. Occasional music on the patio.
85 locals recommend
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StA little walk to the west on Front St but well worth it. They brew their own beer but they are know for their food. There is something on the menu no matter how hungry you are. Very good wait staff and nice patio to enjoy weather permitting. Occasional music on the patio.
Sightseeing
This hotel is almost as old as Traverse City. Do yourself a favor and go to The Top of The Park for happy hour or a nightcap before you turn in. Enjoy a 360 deg view from the highest point in TC. A bonus is the piano player on given nights.
19 locals recommend
Park Place Hotel and Conference Center
300 E State StThis hotel is almost as old as Traverse City. Do yourself a favor and go to The Top of The Park for happy hour or a nightcap before you turn in. Enjoy a 360 deg view from the highest point in TC. A bonus is the piano player on given nights.
Happy Hour Venues
Fun Happy Hour! This place rocks if you are looking for an outdoor waterfront bar with a band. You might even be tempted to dance before 6pm. Walking distance from the condo.
West Bay Beach, a Delamar Resort
615 East Front StreetFun Happy Hour! This place rocks if you are looking for an outdoor waterfront bar with a band. You might even be tempted to dance before 6pm. Walking distance from the condo.