A taste of the North,
right on the bay.
Fresh Great Lakes fish, wood-fired steaks, and Michigan cherries, served warm at a table with a view of the water. Family-run since 2014.
A neighborhood spot with
a long view of the lake.
North Shore Grill started in 2014 as a small idea between two friends who grew up running around the docks off West Bay. We wanted a spot that felt like a summer dinner at the family cottage, just a little more dressed up.
Today, we still cook the way we always have. Whitefish from local boats, beef ground in house, Michigan cherries in everything we can get away with, and a patio that catches the last light over the water.
Simple, seasonal, and
cooked with care.
A short list we're proud of, rotated with the seasons and whatever looks best at the docks that morning. Full menu available in house.
Starters
Smoked Whitefish Dip
14House-smoked Lake Michigan whitefish, cream cheese, dill, lemon, grilled sourdough.
Local Catch
Cherry & Pecan Salad
13Traverse City cherries, arugula, goat cheese, toasted pecans, cherry balsamic.
North Shore Board
22Michigan cheeses, cured meats, dried cherries, local honeycomb, grilled baguette.
From the Grill
Pan-Seared Great Lakes Whitefish
29Brown butter, capers, lemon, blistered tomatoes, herb rice.
House Favorite
The Bay Street Burger
18House-ground chuck, aged white cheddar, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, rosemary fries.
Wood-Fired Ribeye
4214 oz prime ribeye, roasted fingerlings, charred broccolini, red wine jus.
Cedar-Plank Salmon
27Maple-bourbon glaze, wild rice pilaf, seasonal grilled vegetables.
SeasonalShort Rib Pappardelle
24Slow-braised beef, cremini mushrooms, rosemary, shaved parmesan.
A few looks from
the dining room.
Come see us on
the bay.
Two blocks off Front Street, with patio seating right over West Grand Traverse Bay. Walk-ins welcome. Larger parties, give us a ring.
Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday – Thursday4:00 – 9:00 pm
- Friday4:00 – 10:00 pm
- Saturday11:30 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday11:30 am – 8:00 pm
We'd love to have you
at the table tonight.
Grab a seat at the bar, book the patio for sunset, or pick up take-out on your way home. Either way, we'll be glad you came.