9 Bean Rows - Suttons Bay

On the downside, the portion sizes were small. I suppose that's the spoiled American in me, but when I pay $30 for an entrée, I expect to feel more than just barely satisfied. I'll likely need a snack soon after leaving. The atmosphere felt a bit off. The server was awkward, and the other patrons were quite unusual as well. The quietness of the place was probably the most off-putting aspect; if I have to sit among a bunch of odd characters, I’d prefer to be able to chat about it. I might consider coming back if I’m in the area, but it wouldn’t be my first choice.

Let's begin with the positive aspects. The food was quite good, including the roasted beets, fresh green salad, mushroom risotto, Bolognese, cheesecake, and apple tart. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. However, there were a few peculiarities that detracted from the overall experience. The temperature in the space was uncomfortably chilly—yes, I understand it's winter, but they really should improve the heating. Additionally, we weren't offered any bread, which felt a bit lacking for a meal that totaled $103 before gratuity.

What a wonderful discovery thanks to Yelp! The food was outstanding! My husband ordered the lamb burger, and it ended up being the highlight of our vacation meals. I chose the mac and cheese, which was tasty, but the portion was a bit on the small side. The fruit bowl was delightful, featuring a surprising touch of fresh thyme. I'm not sure when we'll have the chance to return, but I would definitely recommend this place. I did take off one star due to the snobbish atmosphere and the attitude of the wait staff.

Always been a fan of farm to table restaurants and found this place on our recent visit to suttons bay. The lamb burger was very tasty in addition to their soup and fish dip. One thing I was disappointed by is the time that it took to get our food. I could tell the server was new so it's not her fault as she was getting her bearings. When we got it, the appetizers came out with the main course. Again, this could have been a one off experience. I would however recommend this place and try it again as the food was great and I love their atmosphere.

We had a pleasant lunch at 9 Bean Rows while visiting Sutton's Bay, MI. Everyone that we encountered was unusually (almost freaky) nice and accommodating. We were made to feel like we were the most important customers that they have ever served. Sitting at the bar was fun and we had some interesting interaction with the servers who offered opinions on where we should visit in the Sutton's Bay area. I saw a lot of interesting things on their menu- I tried the Pasta of the day which was served with a delicious pesto sauce. I am not normally a fan of pesto but this was out of this world to put it mildly. 9 Bean Rows also have a fine selection of microbrews and specialty sodas (including a very tasty ginger beer), certainly you will be able to find something interesting to slake your thirst. Side note: I tried to bring up their website to check some details for this review and it appears to be broken. I hope this is just a temporary problem?