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February 2024 by Demetria Friberg
Perfect place in a perfect town with my perfect boy. We will be back.
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February 2024 by JT Diesel LLC
Food was very good and I felt priced accordingly.Staff very
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January 2024 by Anthony Kranker
The Inn is a great place to relax and enjoy the most beautiful parts of Michigan. My girlfriend and I first did all the Traverse city wineries and then drove only 20 minutes from Traverse city to beautiful Fish Town to stay at the Inn. We first got in and sat down at the bar for drinks, the bartender was great and provided pleasant conversation the whole time. Drinks were done exactly to our liking. Then we had reservations for their New Years pre fix dinner. When I reserved a table for this dinner I looked at the reviews and to be honest they weren’t great. But usually when someone leaves a review it’s because they had a bad experience or an incredible experience, and seeing that majority of people are looking for something to complain about I went ahead and scheduled a reservation. And wow oh wow every course was delicious and done perfectly, we were the youngest by far in the room but we are old souls so it was super relaxing and elegant vibes. 10/10 would highly recommend trying their dinner service out. All in all it was a trio that was extremely memorable and we already plan to be back. The rooms are gorgeous and clean, the location is beautiful. Everything was solid! Well done River Inn team!Nearby activities: Traverse City is only 20 minutes away!Safety: Nice cottage townWalkability: Town is small with coffee shops and eateries closeFood & drinks: Tons of restaurants close by
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November 2023 by abigail venlet
I'm not even sure where to start, because our evening here for dinner was so amazing! We were celebrating our anniversary weekend in Northern, MI and we're staying in Leland (our favorite place ever) on our last night. My boyfriend booked us dinner at The Riverside Inn, which we'd never been to before. The food and the service absolutely blew us away. The setting inside is romantic and welcoming, plus you can't beat dining right next to the river. We enjoyed delicious drinks, a few great martinis and signature cocktails. The seasonality and freshness of the menu is part of what drew us to dining there, and we sure are glad we did. We started with cauliflower as an appetizer and shared a wedge salad. The ramp ranch was to die for! Main entree was a pork chop with foie gras braised cabbage, bacon jam, and shishito peppers. I don't think there are even words to describe how fabulous it was! Just writing and thinking about it makes my mouth water. Perfectly balanced dishes when it comes to taste, portion, and presentation. After dinner we enjoyed a hummer ice cream dessert drink and an espresso each. If I could go every week, I would! It left us feeling happy and full and extremely excited to go back.
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November 2023 by Trevor Muir
Everything about our trip was perfect. From the friendly check-in, to the stylish and comfortable room, to the generous drinks at the bar, to the deck of cards Riverside loaned us so we could stay disconnected on our overnight getaway, this was an amazing little trip. Not to mention, you can walk right into Leland directly from the Inn, so once we arrived, we did not need to get back in our car the rest of our trip.We absolutely loved our stay at The Riverside Inn and look forward to returning soon.
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November 2023 by Karen Brennan
We had dinner here and, WOW! Every bite we ate was amazing, succulent, delicious! The roasted chicken was prepared perfectly. The soup (a beet soup which at first I wasn't sure about when I ordered it) was delicious - layers of flavors and textures that really brought out the autumn senses. The staff was wonderful and the music and ambiance were both great too!
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October 2023 by John R Rapp
Love this location. Great service, very good dinner, great atmosphere. Be sure to make a reservation!Rooms: Hotel above the restaurant.Nearby activities: Fish-Town Harbor, shops, art, crafts, restaurants, lodging.Safety: Very Safe community.Walkability: ExcellentFood & drinks: Several establishments within walking distance.
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October 2023 by Ron Howard
Great little inn located in one of the best places to visit in Michigan. We stayed two nights and love our stay. The rooms aren’t massive, but perfect for having a place to rest when you are out adventuring. The place was very cozy, quiet, and peaceful.We sadly didn’t get a chance to eat at the restaurant, but got a couple of drinks the night we arrived. The bartender was incredibly friendly and gave us some tips on places to visit while we were in town.The check out procedures weren’t clear so that was a bit confusing when we tried to leave. Also, the parking situation can be a bit awkward. There’s no real lot so you have to find street parking, which can be difficult if the restaurant is busy. Overall, those are minor points on an otherwise wonderful stay. We’re already considering returning next year. Don’t hesitate booking a stay here!
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October 2023 by Rick Saukas
Room was small with sink in main bedroom separate from bathroom. There was no chair or closet in room, only a bed. Breakfast was minimal continental which we did not bother with. Room with a view of River also included a view of the restaurant rooftop. We felt the $333 per night charge was excessive for what we got. The room came with free kayak to take on the River but that did not appeal to us so we ended up just paying for someone else’s kayak. Don’t recommend it. Also, no TV in room and noise from adjoining room and animal on rooftop made it difficult to sleep.Walkability: Close to fisherman’s wharf.
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September 2023 by R1649LOelizabeths
Best option in the Leland town area for fine dining, small seating and ambitious menu that features non local fish and meat at premium price
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September 2023 by Su Faw
Beautiful restaurant and setting right on the river.
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August 2023 by Samantha Lown
We had the most wonderful experience hosting our rehearsal dinner at The Riverside Inn! Jen communicated clearly and quickly leading up to the event. She made it so easy and made everyone feel welcome. Our families couldn’t stop raving about the food and drinks! Everything was absolutely delicious. All we can say is thank you so much for making our night that much more special!
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August 2023 by Tylee Shay
Absolutely loved our stay at the Riverside Inn. The location is fantastic, walkable to all of the charming shops in Leland, the beaches, etc. And the rooms are beautifully updated and designed. The bed was possibly the comfiest I've ever slept in! We will definitely be back.
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August 2023 by Claire Fry
The most delicious food in one of my all time favourite locations. You can't beat the Riverside views and incredible food.
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August 2023 by Nancy K
Stayed at the Riverside Inn a couple years ago and stayed in a King suite. Well the rooms were redone once again (not sure why) and this time we were priced out of the King suite, so booked a standard Queen room. Figured the sitting area was nice in the suite, but wasn't going to pay the price. Thinking now we are priced out of staying here again.Our Queen room was small. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The air conditioner unit was very quiet, but was not turned on prior too our arrival, so very warm and stuffy. The bathroom didn't have a sink and instead the sink was in the opposite corner of the room. Made it work for a couple days, but couldn't see staying longer. Our first full day it poured rain all day. This is when I thought it would be nice to have somewhere comfortable go back to the inn and relax for a bit instead of our room.Breakfast was just continental. The last time quiche was offered, but this time quiche bites were not offered until I asked if we could order and pay for a breakfast.We didn't eat dinner here, but did have drinks a couple nights at the bar. Both bartenders were engaging, especially Libby. While sipping on our drinks, we were amazed at the wait staff and how efficient they seemed to be.Love the location, the friendliness of staff, and the quaintness, but unless less expensive the next time we travel the the area, probably will not stay.
