If you are staying at the Great Wolf Lodge and are looking for a place to eat, don't worry. Downtown Traverse City has a wide variety of restaurants that are sure please any taste buds. These great restaurants are all three to four minutes away from the Great Wolf Lodge.
The Firefly Café and Lounge is in downtown Traverse City, right on the banks of the Boardman River. Its specialty is sushi and steaks. The restaurant is also known for what they call "small plates." These plates are perfect for small appetites. They are also great for those times when several things look good; you can order more than one plate for a reasonable cost. Firefly Cafe also has sandwiches, soups, salads and "big plates" for those with a larger appetite.
Firefly Café and Lounge
310 Cass St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-932-1310
tcfirefly.com
Amical is a European bistro that overlooks West Grand Traverse Bay. All food options include fresh ingredients prepared in an open kitchen. You can choose to eat in the dining room or on the street-side patio. Amical has a revolving menu. The lunch menu changes seasonally while the dinner menu changes about once a month. The restaurant prides itself on a good selection of wines, a boutique bar and desserts that have won awards. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner six days a week and brunch on Sundays.
Amical
229 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-941-8888
amical.com
The Mackinaw Brewing Company is well known for serving local beer and wines. It has six hand-crafted micro-brews, including Cherry Heritage Lager brewed with local cherries. The restaurant has a wide variety of fish, burgers and sandwiches. It also has salads and a few pasta dishes.
Mackinaw Brewing Company
161 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-933-1100
mackinawbrewing.com
Poppycock's is in downtown Traverse City. It offers what it calls "a casual contemporary atmosphere," serving New American inspired food. Included in this menu is a variety of fish, pasta, sandwiches, salads and special vegetarian dishes. It has an extensive martini menu including 22 varieties. Poppycock's also has a selection of award-wining desserts.
Poppycock's
128 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-941-7632
poppycockstc.com
