Traverse City

the Menu

A living document. Oysters and tinned fish are always on; the rest turns with the season and the market.

Food Drinks

Now Serving Dinner

Thursday–Monday · 4:30–9:30pm

We’re tiny: 25 seats at the bar indoors, with low chairs so everyone fits, plus a patio when the weather cooperates. Reservations by text for parties of 2–5. Six or more is seated on the patio, first come, first served, and a private dining space is in the works. We always hold at least a third of our indoor seats for walk-ins, and the patio is first come, first served too. Carryout case-by-case, just text us.

Text a Human to Reserve → (231) 944-2797
from the pantry

Tinned Fish & Conservas

Served with toasted house-made bread, seasoned saltines, pickles, oyster cream cheese & a hard-boiled egg.

Les Mouettes Tinned Mackerel France20Packed in muscadet wine and herbs.
ABC+ Carapaus Bravos Portugal28Horse mackerel in bravos sauce.
Regalis Marinated Mussels Spain32Fried in olive oil, escabeche, smokey pimentón vinaigrette.
Island Creek Littleneck Clams Cape Charles, VA34Tender clams in garlic confit and chile oil.
Island Creek in Vieira Sauce Spain34Savory, hearty, full-bodied sauce, a floral note of jasmine tea.
Regalis Cockles in Brine Spain38Cousin of the clam, hand-packed in their own brine.
Conservas de Cambados Angulas Spain55Tiny baby eels in olive oil.
Piquillo Peppers with Sweet Kombu Spain20Hand-harvested kombu, garlic, smokey peppers.
a little more

À La Carte

Surf & Turf Tartare19Big-eye tuna, Moraine Park beef, bottarga aioli, The Mill crackers, green garlic.
Roasted Shishitos14Preserved-lemon aioli, bonito flake, lemon.
Bok Choy à la Plancha18Rice cake, melty cheese, soft egg.
Tuna Bread20Bluefin tuna, preserved lemon, sumac, Fadi’s mom’s bread, za’atar.
Lobster Roll36House-steamed bun, chile jam, brown butter, shallot, chive, chips.
Denver Steak40Charred opalcap mushrooms, Loma Farm’s rye spaetzle.
to finish

Sweets

Ice Cream6Basil-mint, chocolate, or espresso, shortbread crumb.
Strawberry Shortcake12Strawberry ice cream, sweet biscuit, whipped cream, rhubarb jelly.
chef’s table

Prix-Fixe

A seasonal three-course tasting · $95 per person.

FirstChilled ScallopCoconut dressing, cucumber, lime, herbs.
ThenShrimp PelmeniFromage blanc, asparagus, mint.
FinishSeared SablefishMarinated white beans, preserved lemon, fennel, garlic.
all michigan

Wine

Entirely Michigan-grown & produced, minimal intervention — natural, food-friendly wines. By the bottle.

Great Migration Pinot Blanc Pét-Nat · Leelanau62Notes of pear, fresh — tbh, we love her.
Achrimere 1971 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay · OMP98Unoaked, dry, apple, lively bubbles.
Loose Cannon Phoenix Pinot Noir, Chardonnay · Leelanau72Tropical fruit, toasted biscuits.
Modales Sauvignon Blanc · LMS64Lemon zest, apple, grass, bright minerality.
Wyncroft Shou Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon · Fennville120White peach, citrus, lemongrass.
Tom A Riesling · Leelanau112Peach skin, candied pineapple, green tea — not your momma’s riesling.
Folklor – A Way with Words L’Acadie Blanc, Osceola Muscat · T.O.M72Full-bodied, tropical fruit.
Mari – Bestiary Ambra Malvasia, Pinot Grigio, Sauv. Blanc · OMP88Skin-contact, botanical.
Brys Estate Rosé Cab Franc, Merlot · OMP56Strawberry, lemonade, rose petal.
Stranger Wine Co. Rosé Pinot Noir, Cab Franc · OMP80Summer flowers, rich minerality, crisp acidity.
Left Foot Charlie Claret Rouge Merlot · OMP60Fun in a glass — dark cherry, elegant tannins.
Brim Beverage Gamay · Leelanau60Blackberries, leather, crushed pepper.
Problem Child Blaufränkisch Pét-Nat · Antrim County62Dark red fruit, beautiful bubbles, served chilled.
Modales El Suelo Red Blend · OMP64Black plum, cardamom, violet, cherries.
Three Trees Merlot · Leelanau100Dark red fruit, well-rounded tannins, black tea, oak.
from our friends

Beer & Cider

Earthen Ales Otto Von Export 5.6% · 16oz8Pale lager, Dortmund-Germany style.
Bell’s Two Hearted 7% · 12oz7American IPA, lots of hops.
Farm Club Dark Mild 3.7% · 12oz8Can-conditioned, light chocolate, roasty malts.
Florian — East Pocket Full of Shells 5.8% · 12oz8Oyster stout, smooth as silk, a slap of oyster salinity.
Folklor Terrestrial Range 6.4% · 12oz7Robust dry cider.
Untitled Art 0% NA · 12oz6Italian-style pilsner.
Untitled Art Sour6Mango + dragonfruit sour.
no & low

Beverages

Agua de Piedra822 oz. mineral water.
Miche’nada9Clamato juice, Maggi, pilsner, lime.
Rhubarb Lemonade8Rhubarb, lemon, sugar.
Iced Tea6Unsweetened black iced tea.
Sam’s Salty Seltzer8Sam’s smokey maple, Himalayan salt, mineral water.
Superclásico Spritz11Italian-style aperitivo.
Nilgiri Fermented Tea14Indian green tea, fennel, iris.

Menu rotates with the season — ask your server about today’s oysters and specials.