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Traverse City

Traverse City is a scenic city on the Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. Directly north of Traverse City, the Old Mission Peninsula splits the Grand Traverse Bay in two, with a beautiful windswept landscape and great views of the bay on either side. Slightly to the west, the Leelanau Peninsula, with its charming small towns, forms the "pinkie finger" of the Michigan peninsula, jutting into Lake Michigan. Both peninsulas are prime winemaking regions within the state, and as such are one of the main tourist attractions in the region. Over a million visitors come each year to tour the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a scenic lakeside park with impressively large sand dunes. It's also

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    Amical

    Open Monday through Saturday from 11AM for lunch and 5 to 10PM for dinner, and Sunday 9AM-3PM for brunch. Eclectic European cuisine. Seasonal menu with dishes like chicken with poblano and mushrooms, fetuccine with pancetta and leeks, and pork with smoky peanut mole. $12 - $30.

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    Aroma's Coffee

    Specialty coffees, teas and a large selection of soups and sandwiches.

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    Bubba's Restaurant and Bar

    Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, Tex-Mex, desserts. $6.50 - $16.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun noon-9PM

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    Cooks House

    Fine dining, offering à-la-carte, 5 & 7 courses with optional wine pairing. Michigan cuisine, with techniques and ingredients from Michigan culture.

    Tue-Sat 5PM-midnight$15-180

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    Don's Drive-In

    A 1958 drive-in diner serving soups, award-winning burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fried appetizers, milkshakes and malts. There's a dining room and a picnic area, but why go to a drive-in if you're not going to eat in your car? Try the half-pound Big D burger and their fruit-laden cherry milkshakes. $3 - 12.

    10:30AM-11PM in the summer, and 10:30AM to 9PM in the winter

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    Grand Traverse Pie Company

    Over 30 varieties of gourmet pie, including five varieties of cherry pie made with local cherries, and six varieties of Michigan apple pie. Baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and quiche. Be sure to try the popular Grand Traverse cherry cobbler pie.

    $4 - 6

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    Middlecoast Brewing Company

    A pub known for its good food and drink, also known for having a generous gluten-free menu. It is accepting of all. It has trivia nights on Wednesdays and live music events. It has an attached restaurant with excellent service. It also has a dog-friendly patio.

    Mon-Thu 4-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-8PM

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    North Peak Brewing Company

    Fantastic menu options for the whole family. Award winning handcrafted beers brewed on site!

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    Pangea's Pizza

    Pizzeria using dough & sauce made in house, offering a rooftop deck with panoramic views and outdoor dining and fully wheelchair accessible.

    $10-20

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    The Burrow TC

    The Burrow

    The recommended dishes at this establishment are the Key Lime Pie, Mussels Appetizer, Lobster Roll, Hamburger and Crab Cake.

    Mon - Fri11:30AM–9PM; Sat- Sun 9AM-9PM$20 - $30

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    Trattoria Stella

    "Stellas"

    Italian fare. Wine bar and wine classes available. Antipasti, cheese plates, salads, pasta, and meats inspired by Italian cuisine.

    Fall & spring: Mon 5—9PM, Wed-Sun 5—9PM; summer Sat-Mon 4—9PM, Wed-Fri 5—9PM$7-95; Apps around $18, Entrees $30-90, dessert $20

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    Pâtisserie Amie

    French bistro and bakery. Try their mochas, salmon crêpes, pissaladière, coq au vin, steak frites and pear-almond tartlets.

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    Red Mesa Grill

    Very popular Mexican restaurant. Appetizers, soups and salads, tacos and tostadas, Mexican specialties, desserts. Great selection of vegetarian choices and an extensive tequila list as well.

    Mon-Sat 11AM to 11PM, Sun 11AM to 10PM$5 - 18

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    Scott's Harbor Grill

    Waterfront dining, specializing in seafood and ribs. Appetizers, flatbreads, salads, tacos al carbon, seafood plates, grilled specialties, desserts.

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    Sleder's Family Tavern

    One of Michigan's oldest saloons, with its original tin ceiling. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and Mexican dishes.

    Mon-Thu 11AM to 11PM, Fri Sat 11AM to midnight, Sun noon to 9PM$7 - 17

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    Apache Trout Grill

    Fish, Salads, ribs and steak.

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    Auntie Pasta's Italian Cafe

    2030 S Airport Rd

  18. Eat

    Mode's Bum Steer

    Locals say it's the best steakhouse in town.

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    Cousin Jenny's

    Try the locally known pasty (PASS-tee).

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    Mulligan's Pub & Grill

    Home of the stuffed burger. Full menu, open year round.

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    Old Mission Tavern

    Prime Rib night every Friday.

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    Steven's Place

    738 S. Garfield

    Appetizers and desserts $6 to $18, entrees $20 to $32