Since this is a local restaurant that had been around for some time, we decided to try it. I am very sorry to give this place a bad review, but I come to restaurants to eat the food, not enjoy the moose (which were very...More

This was a place wanting to try do to the reviews (which wasn't what was expected) the food which daughter and my-self got the chicken burrito was not that good dry (no cheese) and hubby got a burger which was way over cooked. the server...More

Very old restaurant with all kinds of stuffed animals on the walls. The big moose at the end of the restaurant even has a nearby small ladder to that everyone can climb up and Smooth the Moose. Once smooched, the bar tender rings a bill...More

The food was good, but had to wait over an hour to place our order. We had buffalo burgers that were bland, fried pickles that were average, and the baked brie with cherry sauce that was very good.

The bar is full of history and personality- perfect selection of beers and a good wine list. The personnel were very friendly and obviously proud to work there. My wife and I stopped in and had a very enjoyable time!

We were very disappointed in the quality of the food. Greasy bar food would best describe the cuisine here. Suppose to be the oldest operating restaurant in MI. The moose was the only thing worth seeing. Would not recommend. There are many other great restaurants...More

This is a must see restaurant on your trip to Traverse City. It is a classic place with great light food and beer.

Treated myself to lunch here alone and won't be back. Waitress ignored me; had to resort to calling out to her several times. The food was nothing special either. Maybe it would have been better with a group of drinking friends?

I took my three daughters here, ages 14,12,11. We had the Brie, hamburger, burrito x2, and shrimp. Our bill was $50. Probably could have eaten cheaper but the fact that this is the oldest restaurant in Michigan drew me in. I was not disappointed. Very...More

Glad to have been introduced to this place by a native Michigander. A proud interesting history with genuine decorations and taxidermy . Not really a hole in the wall, it's actually quite large, but the entry section has that kind of feel. Excellent staff. Very...More