Michigan tasting menu · Wellington Street, downtown, Traverse City

The Cooks' House

The Cooks' House: Michigan tasting menu in Wellington Street, downtown, Traverse City. Order: The five or seven course tasting menu.

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What to order

The five or seven course tasting menu

Why go

Twenty-six seats and local food only, in a five or seven course tasting format. Reservations are needed well ahead.

Twenty-six seats and local food only. Its chefs were 2025 James Beard finalists for Best Chef: Great Lakes.

Address
115 Wellington St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Neighborhood
Wellington Street, downtown
Price
$$$$
Hours
Reservations only; check the site for winter seatings (as listed; check before you go)
Website
cookshousetc.com
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Seen in Traverse Ticker, James Beard finalists, Observatory TC (2026), Eater via Traverse Ticker (2026), Wine Industry Advisor, winter wine dinner (Feb 2026)

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Researched November 14, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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