Apache Trout Grill

Traverse City, United States

4.6

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 231-947-7079
Website:
www.apachetroutgrill.com
Address:
13671 SW Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.6 miBuilding 50
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Traverse City) 2:07 PM Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Whether you stick with your favorites or try something new, each dish is artfully prepared by our chefs with the same love we mix into everything we do. Featuring Lake Superior walleye, prime rib, whitefish, bbq bacon wrapped shrimp, award winning loaded mac and cheese and much more!

History

Established in 1994.

Mike has created Apache Trout Grill with a desire to preserve the qualities of restaurants past; great food, a well-​trained and friendly staff set in a casual, comfortable neighborhood atmosphere. «Good food served right,» has become the motto at Apache Trout Grill.

Meet the Business Owner

Mike C.

Business Owner

Mike Connors moved to Traverse City with a vision of combining his love for the restaurant business and a passion for fly fishing as well as the outdoor adventures of Northern Michigan.

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20 reviews of Apache Trout Grill

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Place rating: 5
Traverse City, MI
If you don’t want to cook on a Sunday, then do the Sunday brunch. Awesome! The staff works hard to provide a great dining experience. Located on the bay, the views are gorgeous. In the right weather, the tiki bar outside on the waters edge is a great spot to have a drink while you wait for your table. Worth the wait in the busy Summer months. The parking lot is a good size but hard to find a spot at times because the place is so darn popular.
Place rating: 5
South Lyon, MI
We read reviews and decided to try it out. It was restaurant week and we went with the special and we were not disappointed. The coconut shrimp was amazing and the truffle lobster mac and cheese was amazing. We tried the Russian Cream for dessert and was amazing. We loved the service and enjoyed our night out. I would also recommend trying the Wine Flight great way to try new wine.
Place rating: 4
Fort Pierce, FL
We are visiting TC and wanted some fresh fish for dinner. We were not disappointed! Whitefish sandwich was delicious as was the seafood bisque. Tried the ahi tuna, but it wasn’t our thing. Great fresh pesto and bread too! Service was lovely.
Place rating: 5
Traverse City, MI
The brunch is so good here. It’s expensive but absolutely worth it. The loaded mac & cheese is one of the best things on the buffet, and the carving station has perfect prime rib every time I go there. The service is top notch and the people are friendly.
Place rating: 5
Grand Rapids, MI
Always a delightful place to dine. They are know for their fresh fish, as well as their steaks. A relaxed atmosphere, with a large waiting area. The bar area is roomy with booths and a large bar. It is right on Grand Traverse bay, with outdoor seating on the water in the warmer months.
Place rating: 5
Midland, MI
We had a very enjoyable dinner here. I had pan-​fried walleye with caper buerre-​blanc and asparagus. My partner had a tequila-​lime-​cream pasta with chicken. Both were just outstanding — beautifully presented too. The house lobster bisque is addicting — after trying a cup I was almost sad that I hadn’t just ordered a bowl and made that my meal — and we also enjoyed the bread and pesto olive oil/​bread that’s complimentary. (The restaurant provides local Fustini’s garlic-​infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar at each table, which is great.) The menu has many seafood items, but offers a broad range of other choices as well. Our server was friendly, professional and helpful; she did a great job at our table. The restaurant itself is fun — a warm, upscale «up north» interior with a view of Grand Traverse Bay. We’ve driven past this restaurant countless times; we’re so glad we finally decided to give it a try.
Place rating: 5
Grawn, MI
WOW… What a great restaurant… the ribs I had were fall off the bone and their Sunday Brunch is FANTASTIC !!! add great service and they have a customer for life. I highly Recommend Apache Trout Grill… just be prepared to stand in line for a table… the wait is worth it !
Place rating: 5
Burlington, MI
Had the Steelhead special for dinner the fish was cooked to perfection. I would definitely order fish here. Best I have had in a long time.
Place rating: 5
Big Rapids, MI
Delicious food, beautiful view, good service. We really enjoyed our time here. Chi-​Town burger was delicious, goat cheese Brie dip was great.
Place rating: 3
Vandalia, OH
Food was good and the ambiance is very nice. Service was very slow. I think our waitress kept forgetting she had our table. Blue cheese dressing is delicious
Place rating: 5
Toledo, OH
Service was absolutely amazing, I had a bbq bacon burger which was cooked to perfection. We had bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp as an appetizer and they were savory sweet. They had a great craft beer selection and overall I give it 5 stars and will stop in every time I’m in traverse city.
P. S. Our server’s name was Kate and that girl brings her A game!
Place rating: 4
Shingle Springs, CA
Very good food. Every person in my party was able to get full from what they ordered. We had fish, pasta, BBQ, soup, bread and other so we made our way around the menu.
Prices were a bit high for what we were ordering but still very good.
Also, we had to wait over an hour for a table on a Thursday night so be prepared to get there early or wait a long time to eat. Parking can get tricky during this dinner hour as well.
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
Food and service were excellent. The walleye was off the chain delicious. Calamari also excellent
Place rating: 4
Hamilton, OH
You definitely need to arrive early or don’t even bother trying to park in the lot. We parked across the street and ran across the very busy road. There was a long wait on a Monday night, but we were able to grab spots at the bar. Pretty water views and they did have a more picnic-​like outdoor seating area/​bar. Be forewarned if you order the pecan crusted whitefish that it could easily feed 2 – 3 people. I’m a small girl and I wish the bartender would have told me the dish was HUGE. I felt bad for not eating it all and since I was on vacation, I wasn’t going to take the leftovers. That being said, the fish along with the cherry sauce was yummy.
Place rating: 4
Portage, MI
We had lunch here on out way up to Sleeping Bear Dunes. They have a small, but good variety of craft beers… great sandwiches too! I recommend the reuben. We left after lunch but this would be a great place to have cocktails on the water front. You can see the water from the open-​air dining area, but no food is served on the patio. Overall, a good experience.
Place rating: 4
Rochester, MI
Limited parking so if there are no spaces, try across the street opposite the restaurant.
No reservations so come early or thirsty.?.
Shrimp & lobster bisque
French onion soup
Pecan chicken salad
Grilled Mahi with rice
The bisque was perfect!
O soup was good but perhaps a little salty
Pecan salad was incredibly good
The Mahi was good but I found it just a little dry but went well with a s-​blanc white wine
Good portions and service was friendly and prompt.
Place rating: 5
Rochester, MI
After many recommendations from friends to eat at Apache Trout Grill while in town for our anniversary we were not unsatisfied with this visit. The ribs and Apache home fries were, well the picture with just bones left should say enough. This would be a regular place if we lived near here. Hey, maybe one day!!!
Highly recommend this place.
Place rating: 4
Ann Arbor, MI
The food and portion size served is great for the price. Add that with the amazing view of the bay and the experience is very stunning, especially when they dim the lights during dinner.
This place serves wine more than beer.
Place rating: 4
Las Vegas, NV
My mother and I have been coming here for years and have we have consistently always had great food. From steaks to seafood you can’t go wrong with your choice. The salads are excellent as are their sweet potato with a brown sugar glaze and nuts. I tried the Baja tacos with fresh whitefish and it was outstanding. I ended up taking home half of it. Only disappointing thing was my dirty martini was only so so and only ¾ full. At $ 11 there were no olives and it wasn’t that great. The price has definitely gone up over the years but the service and food remain consistently good.
Place rating: 5
Brighton, MI
Excellent service, food was sent out quickly, manager was very polite, definitely one of my favorite spots to eat in Traverse City.
It’s a little pricey, but worth it. I always get their loaded mac and cheese.