NoBo Riverside

4.7 (33)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

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2 people

19 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem

Perched above the historic Boardman River in the heart of Traverse City, NOBO Riverside offers a distinctive culinary journey where Northern Michigan's natural splendor meets contemporary dining excellence.

Our riverside sanctuary, led by acclaimed Chef Shane Graybeal, transforms locally-sourced ingredients into memorable culinary experiences through thoughtful preparation and artistic presentation. Each seasonal menu tells the story of Northern Michigan's seasonal rhythms, connecting guests to place through every carefully crafted dish.

We believe the world's truly great restaurants don't chase fashions—they capture moments. Each dish tells the story of its origins: the season's harvest, the region's bounty, the landscape visible just beyond your table.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Phone number
(231) 397-6472
Website
https://www.noboriverside.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Shane Graybeal

Location
414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Area
Traverse City
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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Nashville Hot Chicken SandwichUS$17.00
smashed avocado, kool aid pickles, deli style potato salad
Beef Short Rib BologneseUS$16.00
bucatini, herbed ricotta
Verlasso SalmonUS$16.00
crushed cucumber, lemon, dill
Veggie WrapUS$16.00
soft egg, arugula, charred onion, whipped feta on house made naan, fries
Wagyu Riverside BurgerUS$19.00
charred and pickled onions, 3 year cheddar, comeback sauce, Hawaiian roll, fries

What 33 people are saying

NoBo Riverside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Healthy
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Hot spot
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Neighbourhood gem
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Lively
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Healthy
Northern Michigan
Hot spot
Northern Michigan
Neighbourhood gem
Northern Michigan
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

NoBo Riverside delights with its "amazing food," "attentive service," and inviting ambiance. Highlights include the beet salad, trout, and lamb pasta. A "hidden gem" along the river, it offers a concise menu that impresses with flavor and presentation. While parking and pacing need improvement, "we will be back!"

33 Reviews

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Andrea VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food, the drinks, the ambience and service!
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Ann VIP
Charlotte14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very young and energetic. Limited menu, but everything was fresh, and excellently prepared and presented. Staff was VERY attentive and friendly, and made me feel at home!
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Bill
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a gem of a restaurant. Great 1st experience with friendly, hard-working staff (Kayo and Morgan) and nice ambience. The food was the star of the show as we really enjoyed the beet salad, lamb pasta, Riverside burger, and risotto.
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Ken
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Wait staff was very attentive - but the delivery of the entrees was rather slow.
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shannon
Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent new option along the river in NOBO neighborhood. Food was excellent with a nice concise menu and friendly, welcoming staff. They are working with the city on completing the neighboring lot, (in the meantime parking is suggested at Gov't Ctr after hours) until the lot next door is up and running. Overall very good first impression . I will be back!
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Nan VIP
Southwest Florida8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food. We will be back!
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Pamela
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I are pescaratians. We ordered a Caesar Salad with no bacon. After one of two bites we realized there were small pieces of bacon in the salad. We did not tell our server because the salad was probably premade.
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Jeffrey
Detroit / Eastern Michigan8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I sincerely enjoyed the lamb pasta! I was visiting from Detroit on a short trip and looked for restaurants walking distance from my Airbnb. Refreshing little place on the water with great flavor in my dish.
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karyn
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The set up of our table, the service and the food..everything was done well. We had 4 in our group, each ordered different cocktails which were all a bit unique and tasty-we even recommended them to the table seated next to us. Our food (we ordered trout and halibut) was beautifully plated, perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was cheerful, timely and we could not have asked for a better evening!
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Diana VIP
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophie our waitress was outstanding . So welcoming and delightful. She knew the menu selections well. I have some dietary restrictions so I needed to know what was in each dish. We had the oysters, lake trout, lettuce soup, steak and strawberry tres leches cake. Ambiance was nice. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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NoBo Riverside is rated 4.7 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 15 times today

414 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

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Additional information

Area
Traverse City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive Chef
Shane Graybeal
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.noboriverside.com/
Phone number
(231) 397-6472

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Menu

Starters

Soup Du JourUS$10.00

CruditéUS$12.00

Marinated WERP Farms BeetsUS$14.00

Fried HalloumiUS$12.00

Salads

Chopped Salad

Caesar

Add ChickenUS$12.00

Add SalmonUS$12.00

Add Wagyu SteakUS$35.00

Mains

Nashville Hot Chicken SandwichUS$17.00

Beef Short Rib BologneseUS$16.00

Verlasso SalmonUS$16.00

Veggie WrapUS$16.00

Wagyu Riverside BurgerUS$19.00

What 33 people are saying

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