In a small NW Michigan village of a mere 2209 people, it's hard to imagine who would stand out among the plethora of resorts, restaurants, bistros, and world class eateries. But, we do have just that here. We have lived here 27 years now and this has always been a good spot for breakfast and lunch. Recently they went through a major overhaul, adding a bar, and changing their hours to lunch/dinner only. It is now the Trout Town Tavern and Eatery.
Located a block east of Cedar Street on Elm Street, they are near Midas and a block short of the Mill Pond. Owned and operated by Chef Dan Bloomquist, their culinary team has over 95 years of experience. www.trouttowntavern.com This website offers a myriad of mouthwatering pictures. We have eaten there many times, and the food is always very good.
These photos courtesy of Trout Town
They have an excellent selection of sandwiches, burgers, pizza, tacos, greens, appetizers, BBQ of several meats and entrees, mac n cheese, and of course several different types of fish including trout, shrimp, and delicious lake perch. They also offer a diverse catering service selection that is highly regarded.
The daily specials are diverse:
Monday: Margarita Monday
Margarita specials
Hand- Crafted Tacos
Smoked Pork Burrito
Prime Rib Quesadilla
Tuesday: Tavern Tuesday - Sliders and $1 off drafts
Smoked pork cuban
Buffalo Chicken
Cheeseburger
Wednesday: Pasta Night
Seafood Linguine
Bucatini Pasta
Orecchiette
Thursday: All you can eat BBQ Ribs & Tavern Battered Perch
Friday: Friday Night Fish Feast
All - You - Can - Eat Cod
Alaskan Coho Salmon
Tavern battered Perch
Parmesan breaded Rainbow Trout
Combo Basket with Cod, Perch & Shrimp
Saturday: Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Alaskan Crab Legs and Surf & Turf
Sunday: Smokehouse Sundays! $2 off all Smokehouse entrees.
Thursday is easily my favorite. Recently they were awarded the prestigious honor of one of the Best Prime Rib in Michigan. That's quite a mouthful, considering. This Unassuming Restaurant In Michigan Has A Prime Rib That’s Absolutely To Die For (familydestinationsguide.com) I am a PRIME RIB JUNKY, this I had to check out.
We visited on Saturday and were seated in short order. I had a nice, cold brew to relax while I pretended to peruse my choices. Barb loves to people watch and this place offers plenty of it. She decided on the Prime Rib, well done while my choice was obvious, duh....butt end cut rare prime rib!
Barb's Steak
In all fairness this review is based on this meal on the Saturday Special. Barb did not finish half her meal, she didn't care for it. The cut was thin and fairly tasteless. I like mine more on the rare side and this was also thin, chewy (not tough) and tasteless. The service was okay. The waitress goofed on two parts of our order, then took a long time to get our discount entered and bring me the check. In all fairness it was a busy night. The waitress forwarded Barb's complaint, and the manager took half off her meal. Total cost for our meal was $59. We have had several very good meals here, but this special didn't cut it. Trout Town Tavern & Eatery is a very good establishment with good food, but I wouldn't recommend the Prime Rib.
NOTE: A COUPLE HOURS AFTER WE GOT HOME THE OWNER OF TROUT TOWN TEXT ME AND APOLOGIZED FOR THE MEAL. HE IS SENDING US A GIFT CARD AND HOPES TO SEE US AGAIN SOON........CLASS ACT.
"Tis an ill cook that cannot lick his own fingers"
William Shakespeare
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