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Cozy and elegant at the same time. - NoBo Riverside Food & Drink, Traverse City, MI

NoBo Riverside Food & Drink

4.6
4.6
11 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
NoBo Riverside is a distinctive culinary destination in Traverse City, Michigan, perched above the historic Boardman River.

We unite Northern Michigan's natural beauty with contemporary cuisine, serving exclusive blends of Higher Grounds coffee, fresh pastries, innovative lunch fare, and refined evening dining—all crafted to foster community and culinary excellence.​​​

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (231) 633-5493
  • Website
    https://www.noboriverside.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited during TC Restaurant Week and really enjoyed our booth in the back. Food was outstanding!

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  2. Stephanie

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time checking NoBo out and we look forward to returning. I think it is a rising hidden gem. Parking is an issue. View is great. Food was very flavorful. Pacing from the kitchen was a little slow. Service was friendly and attentive to requests.

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  3. Mike

    Northern MI

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was very good but service was slow. We dined early and only a dozen patrons but still waited close to 15 minutes for our beverages. Good came out a little more timely. We will definitely go again

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  4. Vincent

    Northern MI

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing, our waitress was attentive and enjoyable, the seating was a little uncomfortable for a time period longer than 30 minutes, we were seated on high chairs with minimal foot rest area, the host upon arrival acted as if we were interrupting them which was kind of off putting at first but the food made up for that. Will definitely give it another try soon, I will say that the house cocktails are all on the very sweet side so if you are someone who likes a less sweet cocktail then the house ones aren’t for you. Over all the food was wonderful and wait staff was attentive, the seating arrangements could use some work comfort wise, but the overall experience was positive

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  5. Lisa

    Grand Rapids

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited NoBo for first time as part of Restaurant Week; would highly recommend! Best French onion soup we’ve had in a long time! My husband had the pork belly and I had barramundi (fish), both were great. Excellent flavor profiles and presentation.

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  6. Janell

    Northern MI

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited NoBo during restaurant week. The food was wonderful. I started with Black Garlic Arancini. The serving was generous and delicious. My entree was Baramundi, a fish I’d enjoyed before. It was a lovely presentation with a very light citrus sauce that enhanced but didn’t overwhelm the fish. I particularly enjoyed the snap peas served alongside. For dessert I chose the Espresso Panna Cotta. I love coffee flavored desserts, so it was an obvious choice for me. All in all, a great meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    An interesting new spot! We went for Valentine’s Day, and the dinner was really mixed in its quality. For the mid-high price, there are many restaurants in the city that provide a much more cohesive and thoughtfully executed menu, but this is also a new place so I’m hoping with time the quality will be more reflective of the cost.

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  8. Gary

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was definitely the standard for Good Bowl, excellent! I’m so glad to have experienced it even while they were closed. Perfect pairing with NoBo! Thank you all!

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  9. Tracy

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for a guest chef pop up. Chef Omar Anani from Saffron de Twah in Detroit. Every bite was absolutely perfect! Thanks for hosting such an amazing event!

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  10. Ann

    Columbus

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our pop up experience was great. We ordered two Lamb Tangines for our table of four and four small plates. Each one was outstanding. Our server was knowledgeable and our tab was surprisingly low. We hope Saffron De Twah returns soon!

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NoBo Riverside Food & Drink is rated 4.6 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 5 times today
Google Map for NoBo Riverside Food & Drink

414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Traverse City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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