Western Avenue Grill
Reviews
Looked forward to a great meal here since we have visited before. Wait staff and food were fantastic but the general manager and kitchen staff was not. We chose to sit inside in front of a window. While waiting for our food, the manager came by and put the shade down, I commented that we chose the table for the sunshine and he told us it was nice outside as if we should have eaten outside instead if we wanted sunshine. We moved our drinks 3 tables down where he had not closed the shades. When we went outside to leave, there was grease from the kitchen splashed all over the side of our vehicle, from the nearby, not next to, grease dumpster. We wanted to stop in and say something to the general manager but given how he treated us before, we didn't waste our time. It's too bad since the staff and food has always been great and reasonably priced for a tourist town.
Went here after leaving another nearby restaurant, after waiting over 40 minutes sitting at a table, without any service. Was immediately seated, but informed that they had been extremely busy earlier. I expected some wait, but was immediately serviced with drinks and water. Waiter (Ian) came within 5 minutes and took our order and was very attentive throughout the meal. Husband ordered the porterhouse special and I ordered the blackened salmon. Both meals were superb. Will definitely recommend to our Traverse City friends and relatives.
Overpriced, so-so service, and only okay food from a somewhat limited menu that's not super kid, tween, or picky teen-eater friendly. I have found this place useful when dining with larger groups because they have more space inside and I was able to get a reservation.
The server seldom checked on us. Tristan, a different server actually made the service acceptable by giving us refills and clearing our dishes. The food was okay, nothing spectacular. I had a seafood dish that got all over me, it was soup. I pondered that and had to ask the hostess for a spoon lol. My guest had a ribeye dine to perfection.
Great food, great local wines and great service. A bit pricier than I expected but worth it. A special thanks to our server, Nichole.
