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Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
125 restaurants with a Traverse City address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Traverse City, MI on TownAnswer is Slabtown Burgers, with a score of 77 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 3,349 Google reviews). Next are Taquería Las Lagunas (77) and J & S Hamburg South (75). We scored 125 restaurants with a Traverse City address. If review count matters most, Great Wolf Lodge | Traverse City has the most Google reviews (7,860). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Frank's 231 (5.0 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 125 restaurants with a Traverse City mailing address. 116 list a website, 119 have claimed their Google listing and 75 take online bookings.
17 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 108 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed restaurant in Traverse City is Great Wolf Lodge | Traverse City with 7,860 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.6 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google3,349 reviews
Slabtown Burgers lists its address as 826 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.8 miles west of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Hamburger restaurant" and also Fast food restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.80.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google400 reviews
You will find Taquería Las Lagunas at 1752 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.3 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Mexican restaurant, Taco restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.88.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,594 reviews
J & S Hamburg South lists its address as 1083 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 1.5 miles south of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Traditional American restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Caterer, Diner. Its 4.7 stars rest on 1,594 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,465 reviews
Trattoria Stella lists its address as 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.9 miles west of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Italian restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 1,465 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,247 reviews
Boathouse Restaurant lists its address as 14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 10.4 miles north of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Seafood restaurant" and also American restaurant, Fine dining restaurant, Oyster bar restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,059 reviews
Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza lists its address as 113 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.89.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google948 reviews
Spanglish is at 1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 2.1 miles west of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant", with Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google937 reviews
Detroit Wing Company is at 1201 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.9 miles northeast of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Chicken wings restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 937 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment. Detroit Wing Company has 12 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google856 reviews
Taqueria TC Latino lists its address as 2749 N West Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 4.1 miles southwest of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant", with Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google711 reviews
You will find PepeNero at 700 Cottageview Dr Ste 100, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 2.0 miles west of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Italian restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 711 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google647 reviews
You will find Archie's Social House at 237 Lake Ave #200, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Brunch restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 647 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google460 reviews
Centre Street Café is at 1125 Centre St #3404, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.5 miles east of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Lunch restaurant", with Cafe, Caterer, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 460 reviews, which our method reads as 4.88 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google335 reviews
Modern Bird lists its address as 541 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.6 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "New American restaurant". Its 4.8 stars rest on 335 reviews, which our method reads as 4.78 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google200 reviews
Umai Eats is at 1338 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 1.4 miles south of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Sushi restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.87.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google264 reviews
Nico's Pizza & Grinders is at 13160 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 2.9 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.78.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google4,276 reviews
You will find Bubba's at 428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.9 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Bar & grill, Restaurant. Its 4.6 stars rest on 4,276 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,619 reviews
Fuji - Sushi & Steak House lists its address as 2576 Crossing Cir, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 2.4 miles southwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Japanese restaurant", with Sushi restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,596 reviews
You will find The Omelette Shoppe at 124 Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.1 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant", with Brunch restaurant, Diner, Sandwich shop as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 1,596 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment. The Omelette Shoppe has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,574 reviews
You will find Taproot Cider House at 300 E Front St #104, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.0 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Cider bar. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,463 reviews
You will find Randy's Diner at 1120 Carver St, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.6 miles southeast of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Diner", with Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,291 reviews
amical lists its address as 229 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.1 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "New American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,021 reviews
The Flying Noodle - Italian Pasta House is at 136 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.1 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Italian restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google740 reviews
Taqueria TC Latino Dos is at 2101 N Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 3.4 miles southeast of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant", with Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google716 reviews
Glendale Burger Shop is at 13692 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 2.5 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also American restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google650 reviews
Reflect Bistro is at 255 Munson Ave US31, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 1.0 miles northeast of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Eclectic restaurant", with Bistro, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google540 reviews
Old Mission Tavern is at 17015 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 13.4 miles north of central Traverse City. Google files it under "American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google506 reviews
The Burrow TC lists its address as 12930 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 3.0 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 506 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google309 reviews
TC Vietnamese - Phở & Boba is at 718 Munson Ave Ste B, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 1.4 miles east of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Pho restaurant" and also Vietnamese restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google278 reviews
You will find The Dojo - Sushi at 115 Franklin St, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.8 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Sushi restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.87.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find Frank's 231 at 1779 S Garfield Ave A, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 1.4 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "New American restaurant". Its 5.0 stars rest on 81 reviews, which our method reads as 4.91 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google892 reviews
Bergstrom's Burgers lists its address as 905 US Hwy 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49685. That is 6.1 miles southwest of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google839 reviews
Traverse City Whiskey Co. - The Stillhouse is at 201 E Fourteenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 0.9 miles west of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Distillery", with Bar, Cocktail bar, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google744 reviews
You will find India Garden at 303 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 0.9 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Indian restaurant" and also North Indian restaurant, Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google626 reviews
S2S Sugar to Salt is at 1371 Gray Dr Ste 300, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 2.1 miles west of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant", with Catering food and drink supplier as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 626 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google421 reviews
Nittolo's Little Italy is at 155 Garland St #101, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.3 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Italian restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,101 reviews
Culver’s is at 101 US-31 S, Traverse City, MI 49685. It sits about 5.4 miles southwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 2,101 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,813 reviews
The Omelette Shoppe is at 1209 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.9 miles northeast of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant", with Brunch restaurant, Diner, Sandwich shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. The Omelette Shoppe has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,730 reviews
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop is at 149 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.1 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Taco restaurant", with Mexican restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,260 reviews
Chick-fil-A is at 2700 US Hwy 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 2.8 miles southwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Caterer, Chicken restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 1,260 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Chick-fil-A has 30 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google899 reviews
Fresh Coast Market lists its address as 7270 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685. It sits about 5.8 miles west of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Catering food and drink supplier as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Traverse City has 15,593 residents on 8.3 square miles of land, about 1,884 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $74,087 and the median age is 42.7. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 125 restaurants with a Traverse City mailing address: 80.2 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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For a group, ask about a set menu, a private room and the deposit rule.
Kitchen hours and bar hours often differ. Check the kitchen hours if you plan a late dinner.
County health departments inspect restaurants in Michigan. You can ask the county for the latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | 7.7 mi west | 1 | 61 |
| Grawn | 7.7 mi southwest | 3 | 70 |
| Interlochen | 10.7 mi southwest | 10 | 73 |
| Cedar | 11.3 mi northwest | 2 | 68 |
| Kingsley | 12.1 mi south | 6 | 67 |
| Lake Ann | 12.1 mi west | 6 | 74 |
| Elk Rapids | 13.9 mi northeast | 14 | 73 |
| Maple City | 14.3 mi northwest | 5 | 74 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 35Water Damage Restoration Companies 17Mold Remediation Companies 10Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 4Plumbers 25Roofers 39HVAC Companies 25Electricians 42Dentists 74Med Spas 29Pilates and Fitness Studios 68Photographers 79Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 36Cafés and Coffee Shops 63Real Estate Brokerages 103Dance Studios 6Everything in Traverse CityRestaurants in Grand Traverse County
Our October 2026 data lists 125 restaurants with a Traverse City mailing address. 125 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Slabtown Burgers has the highest TownAnswer score in Traverse City: 77 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 3,349 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Long Lake (7.7 miles), Grawn (7.7 miles), Interlochen (10.7 miles), Cedar (11.3 miles).
Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
Traverse City is in Grand Traverse County. See every restaurant in the county on the Grand Traverse County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
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.
