Great Lakes Culinary Institute

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   NANCY

   VIP

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, the food was excellent. The view is superb and the students and staff do a wonderful job serving you.
   

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   Paula

   Detroit

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had an amazing lunch. I had the trout which was delicious and was accompanied by shrimp and cheesy grits, the other two diners with me had the chicken and gnocchi and vegetarian pasta. We all loved our meals!
   

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   David

   VIP

   Northern MI

   62 reviews

   5.0

   62 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   It's a teaching restaurant, so allow 1 ½ hrs for lunch and more for dinner. Classic choices such as the beef bourguignon entree and the soup of Shredded Chicken with fennel and a hint of star anise were very good. No time today to linger for deserts which are superb. Pastry Chef Megan is a pro. Merrill at the bar always has a fun delicious special drink, plus the standard classic cocktails. It's nice to see they now offer a better range of Non-area wines , as well as local wines to please visitors. Wine choices are 8 or so of both whites and reds. Best view of the bay, even on a very snowy day. Beautiful setting.
   

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   diane

   Northern MI

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Always great service and food. Noise level high because there's nothing to absorb sound.
   

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   Susan

   Northern MI

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We truly enjoyed our meal Beef borignone would like the receipt Staff were a pleasure
   

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   Brian

   Northern MI

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The bar let this experience slip. They could not keep up with the pace. And we understand. So it’s important to these learners to know that all aspects of a restaurant experience matter. Not getting drinks, and even just water, out quickly can taint a customer experience. We waited 15 minutes for a glass wine and a two mix cocktail. I hope they do get better.
   

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   Leslie

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had such a fun time dining at the charcuterie and cocktail event hosted by Great Lakes Culinary Institute and the students in training in the Beverage Management class. Traverse City is blessed to have such a beautiful culinary Institute that provides its students an outlet for practicing their trade.  Reservations go quickly, so it is hard to get into events, but when you do get in, you will be impressed. 
   

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   David

   VIP

   Northern MI

   62 reviews

   4.0

   62 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Appetizer & cocktails special event. The smoked duck is my favorite. Merrill mixes up some great cocktails and this event had eight or so to choose from along with several beers and wines. Students are fun and engaging as they are working on their craft. Worth a try if you can snag a table.
   

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   Michelle

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had bar seating and we love sitting at the bar. Merrill was fabulous as usual. William, who was new, started out nervous (they are in training), but then once he found his grove, he was chatty and engaging!! We had a GREAT time and they even made an accommodation for a vegetarian! Fabulous!
   

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    Ira

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This Cocktails & Charcuterie series is fantastic.
    

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