Restaurants in Traverse City, MI

The best restaurants in Traverse City, MI span burger counters, a vintage train depot serving flatbreads, and dining rooms built around shareable plates. Oakwood Proper Burgers at 1108 E Eighth St has the highest Google rating in this guide: 4.9 from 1,567 reviews. Slabtown Burgers follows at 4.8 from 3,332 reviews, pairing handcrafted patties with counter service, a patio, and free lot and street parking. Bubba’s has the largest review count—4,244—with a 4.6 rating, burgers, a broad beer selection, and breakfast service starting at 8 a.m. daily. For a different meal, Firefly Restaurant on Cass Street serves sushi, fondue, and other small plates. Poppycocks on E Front Street combines New American fare with live jazz and a large martini menu, while Mama Lu’s focuses on tacos, sauces, sides, and margaritas. Both Firefly and Poppycocks list vegan and vegetarian options. Drinks help distinguish several other choices. Taproot Cider House pairs local hard ciders with farm-to-table food; The Filling Station Microbrewery serves house-brewed beers with flatbreads and salads in a vintage depot. For an early meal, Randy’s Diner opens at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. For dinner planning, Poppycocks accepts reservations and recommends them for the evening.

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