Leelanau County, Michigan
Top-Rated Restaurants in Leelanau County, MI (2026)
94 restaurants in Leelanau County. The top 25 by score, then every city.
Who is the best restaurant in Leelanau County, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Leelanau County on TownAnswer is Slabtown Burgers in Traverse City, with 77 out of 100.
Top 25 in Leelanau County
| # | Business | City | Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slabtown Burgers | Traverse City | 77 | 4.8 | 3,349 |
| 2 | Trattoria Stella | Traverse City | 75 | 4.7 | 1,465 |
| 3 | Boathouse Restaurant | Traverse City | 75 | 4.7 | 1,247 |
| 4 | Spanglish | Traverse City | 75 | 4.7 | 948 |
| 5 | Taqueria TC Latino | Traverse City | 75 | 4.7 | 856 |
| 6 | PepeNero | Traverse City | 75 | 4.7 | 711 |
| 7 | Modern Bird | Traverse City | 75 | 4.8 | 335 |
| 8 | Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse | Maple City | 74 | 4.7 | 415 |
| 9 | Blu | Glen Arbor | 74 | 4.8 | 276 |
| 10 | La Becasse Restaurant | Maple City | 74 | 4.8 | 266 |
| 11 | Nico's Pizza & Grinders | Traverse City | 74 | 4.8 | 264 |
| 12 | Glendale Burger Shop | Traverse City | 73 | 4.8 | 716 |
| 13 | Old Mission Tavern | Traverse City | 73 | 4.6 | 540 |
| 14 | The Burrow TC | Traverse City | 73 | 4.6 | 506 |
| 15 | Fiddleheads Lake Leelanau | Lake Leelanau | 73 | 4.7 | 314 |
| 16 | Lylah's | Suttons Bay | 73 | 4.8 | 154 |
| 17 | S2S Sugar to Salt | Traverse City | 72 | 4.7 | 626 |
| 18 | V.I. Grill | Suttons Bay | 71 | 4.5 | 1,666 |
| 19 | Fresh Coast Market | Traverse City | 71 | 4.5 | 899 |
| 20 | River Club Glen Arbor | Glen Arbor | 71 | 4.7 | 444 |
| 21 | Martha's Leelanau Table | Suttons Bay | 71 | 4.5 | 423 |
| 22 | Wren | Suttons Bay | 71 | 4.6 | 229 |
| 23 | Apache Trout Grill | Traverse City | 70 | 4.4 | 3,831 |
| 24 | West End Tavern | Traverse City | 70 | 4.4 | 1,623 |
| 25 | Boone's Prime Time Pub | Suttons Bay | 70 | 4.4 | 1,133 |
Restaurants by city in Leelanau County
| City | Listed | Scored | Top business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Arbor | 15 | 15 | Blu |
| Suttons Bay | 15 | 15 | Lylah's |
| Lake Leelanau | 7 | 7 | Fiddleheads Lake Leelanau |
| Northport | 7 | 7 | FARO |
| Empire | 6 | 6 | Shipwreck Cafe |
| Maple City | 5 | 5 | Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse |
| Cedar | 2 | 2 | Cedar Tavern |
| Peshawbestown | 2 | 2 | Big Dex's |
| Omena | 1 | 1 | Knot Just a Bar - Omena |
What to ask
- Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
- Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
- Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
- Is there a private room or group menu?
- What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?
Questions
How many restaurants are in Leelanau County?
Our October 2026 data lists 94 restaurants in Leelanau County across 9 city pages.
Who is the top-rated restaurant in Leelanau County?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Leelanau County on TownAnswer is Slabtown Burgers in Traverse City, with 77 out of 100.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.