Vintage Chophouse & Wine Bar

"The experience we had was exceptionally disappointing. This place is little more than a hotel bar masquerading as an upscale restaurant. The atmosphere was loud, rowdy, and crowded around the bar. We had been looking forward to this weekend and getaway for several months. The hotel experience was amazing, but once we arrived at the “restaurant” our experience quickly deteriorated. We were sat in the bartender’s section, and she was so busy making drinks for the crowd of people around the bar and at other tables that she hardly had time for us. This is a management problem because the manager cut one of the wait staff just as we sat arrived. Our mistake was ordering an appetizer and cocktails to start, as the staff seemed content to leave us with that. We had to stop one of the other wait staff after waiting an unreasonable amount of time to place our soup order and then again to place our food order. As anticipated our food obviously sat under a heat lamp after being plated for some time before it was delivered. Again, the poor bartender was too busy to run her own food and was being assisted by the manager to keep up with drink orders. Why bother calling this place a “Chophouse” when the steak arrives cold and looking withered and lackluster? It is obvious that the chef and back of the house staff are great, as the food had amazing presentation and flavor, it was unfortunately just cold and mediocre once it arrived to the table. I would not recommend this place if you are hoping for a restaurant/dining experience. If the vibe you are looking for is rowdy pub with mediocre service on a Friday night, then this place is for you. Just make sure you book a reservation ahead of time…"

"Vintage Chophouse is inside the Inn at Bay Harbor. We didn't stay at the hotel, just found them on Google and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed. The restaurant is very small but doesn't feel cramped. Breathtaking view of the lake, and in summer, the view from the outside patio would be stunning. We had tomato soup as a starter. It had balsamic and olive oil in it, which was something new for us and quite cozy and inviting, especially with the asiago sourdough bread. I had the tenderloin pappardelle, and my husband had the seafood pappardelle. Both were absolutely delicious. We couldn't decide between the brown betty apple and the flourless torte for dessert, so naturally, we got both. I was blown away by the torte, so smooth and rich. The bourbon caramel apple dish was amazing and just the right dessert for a blustery fall day. Andrew, our server, was personable and attentive. It was a fantastic experience. We will be back."

"Food was good, the views were excellent, but the wait staff leaves something to be desired. After 5 minutes we were finally seated, the host said we snuck up on him, I'll give him that as a large wedding party was in the lobby. So I'll excuse that. We were seated and menus were given to us, our drink order was placed and drinks arrived. Then we waited and waited and waited to place our food order. We almost walked out of the restaurant, the host saw us looking around and came and took our order. The follow up from the waiter was lacking, checked on us once. For the price we paid and the location the restaurant is located, definitely expected more. I will not go back, alot of other places in Petoskey to eat at.."

"The location is unmatched and the food is great. However, the service is so lacking. One of the worst service experiences we have ever had. The waitress ignored our table. We order food for our kid through a busboy and we kept waiting to be offered a dessert menu for 45 mins after our dinner plates were cleared. No water refill throughout the dinner. Then we asked for a dessert menu which she brought and never actually came back for our order until it was time for another reservation after us. No apology, no acknowledgement of the inconvenience. Cherry on top, the restaurant reported us as no show to open table. The incompetence of this 5-star establishment is shocking. There was no manager in sight to provide feedback. Worst dining service ever for a very large bill in the end."

"We came during the week and the car was packed but we pretty much had the place to ourselves. I am a Brussel Sprouts girl, whenever it’s on the menu I order it and this one was too soggy. The glaze was watering down my Brussel sprouts. Not the best but had potential- I got the braised short ribs and left none to spare; well cooked and full of flavor. My 3 year old got tenders and fries for families who need to bring their kids. Husband got the burger and everyone told him to get it. Someone randomly, the front desk, the valet and so the hype was high- it was just okay. Overall we enjoyed our time but everything was just okay. My Braised short Ribs were the absolute best! Oh and let me add I debated on the Lamb Pops but wanted more than 3 so I choose the Braised short Ribs instead."