Jolly Pumpkin - Old Mission Peninsula (Traverse City)

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1,186 reviews

#14 of 277 Restaurants in Traverse City$$ - $$$, American, Bar, Pub

+1 231-223-4333+ Add website

Hours

Sun

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mon

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thu

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fri

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sat

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Ratings and reviews

4.5

1,186 reviews

#14 of 277 Restaurants in Traverse City

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

“I was a little jammed in at the bar.”

“... brought a bowl of house made kettle chips and an awesome dip - we ate eve...”

Special occasions, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene

“The view was spectacular sitting outside and enjoying the ocean.”

“The view was very nice.”

Location and contact

13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686

+1 231-223-4333

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About

We like sharing good beer with great friends. We play just as hard as we work. But we take the time to grab a wave whenever we can. We serve food we want to eat with the beer we love.

CUISINES

American, Bar, Pub

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront

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4.5

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Caryn B

Grand Ledge32 contributions

Lunch on the Peninsula

Feb 2021 • couples

Took a drive up the peninsula and decided to have lunch here. We were seated in 20 minutes and given complimentary curry flavored potato chips with dip. We ordered some drinks and an appetizer, Whitefish dip, which was delicious! I had the Arugula salad with chicken and my husband had the Wagyu burger and fries for our entrees. It was a bit on the pricey side for what we ordered but we loved the atmosphere and we were glad to be able to eat out! The wait staff were friendly.

Written February 14, 2021

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biztravelmom

18 contributions

Yummy & pet friendly!

Sep 2020 • none

Great pet-friendly place to eat before or after visiting the wineries. Lots of outdoor seating and excellent service. Our waitress was very helpful in making suggestions to my husband who recently learned he is gluten sensitive. He enjoyed his taco salad and cider:)

Written September 25, 2020

Monique P

33 contributions

Great service

Oct 2020 • couples

Food was good. It is pretty typical bar food, maybe a little bit more intricate. French onion soup was great. Fish and chips: really fresh fish, good fries. Pumpkin cake was absolutely delish. If you’re visiting on the weekend, try to get a table sooner for lunch rather than later as it gets busy being one of the few restaurants on the peninsula.

Written October 19, 2020

lunahalogirl

164 contributions

Meh...Not a great Experience

Aug 2020 • none

I understand there may have been some mitigating circumstances that led to our less than perfect experience. (Covid and Rain) So I will probably try them again. With that said, this visit was a poor experience. This was our first trip since Covid and they were very busy. They were taking names outside under a tent, however, it was NOT clear that was the purpose of the tent. At no time did I see the girls working under the tent greet customers in anyway. I observed several people go into the restaurant, walking past the tent, only to be turned around once inside and directed to the tent. Why would the staff outside not attempt to greet people? I approach the tent first, suspecting their purpose, only to stand there and still not be greeted. I literally had to say hello and ask if they were taking seating requests. Once on the list I inquired about getting a drink as I know several other restaurants are allowing this and they said, yes, we could go get a drink and bring it outside. I went to the bar, ordered a glass of wine (from someone clearly not a regular bartender because she was asking the real bartender where everything was) which was great as they were busy and she was trying to help. Not great that she was unclear how much to pour and I was served a tasting size for $11. I literally watched the bartender serve someone else 2.5 times more wine than I was served. I figured times are stressful and they are trying, I also hate to voice complaints. I hoped it was just a bad start. We waited an hour and 45 minutes. Once seated we had a friendly server and good service. The food was a mix of good and below average. The BLT was on "Toast" that wasn't toasted, The Falafel wrap was good in that the tabbouleh was excellent but the falafel itself was under-cooked and mushy, The Pizza was good/standard. The waitress was great. So much else was just wrong with our visit and way below the standards I am used to with this establishment.

Written August 10, 2020

Erika C

Caro35 contributions

Gorgeous Setting

Apr 2021 • couples

Stopped here because boyfriend had been before and wanted to show me all its glory. No wait time, at approximately 2/2:30 on a Saturday, seated at a table with a view of the outdoors. Small menu (chalking that up to COVID), waitstaff made sure to check with kitchen, ensuring I could eat certain things on the menu (Celiac). Only thing I wish I would have done is asked about the mugs on the ceiling, maybe next time.

Written April 21, 2021

Heidi g

Traverse City373 contributions

Great 3-course dinner during 2021 Restaurant Week!

Mar 2021 • none

Hubby and I had reservations on a Friday night during this year's Restaurant week. The 3-course meal I chose was excellent, hubby said same. We both ordered the portabella mushroom and steak topped with gruyere cheese appetizer which was delicious. I chose the shrimp and pasta entrée and he ordered the NY Strip, both of which were very tasty. For dessert, I chose their mixed berry cobbler and it was divine...lots of fruit, very warm and juicy. Hubby passed on dessert, such a good boy. The price was right, so was the atmosphere and service. We were seated upstairs (steep) so we could see downstairs and I loved the lighting fixtures throughout and the music. Thanks Jolly Pumpkin, for participating and offering a wonderful selection during this week. We'll be back next year if you will be!

Written March 24, 2021

david k

2 contributions

A must do for anyone visiting Traverse!

Sep 2021 • friends

We look forward to our visits to The Jolly Pumpkin any time we’re close to Traverse City and Old Mission. This is a casual, very friendly and inviting establishment. The menu features wonderful, flavorful comfort food that never disappoints. We have often been served by Danni, who is a bright light and a friendly face, providing excellent service! The location is absolutely beautiful and the legend of the ghost that haunts the lodge makes for a lot of fun speculation. All in all, I can say it has never disappointed.!😄👌

Written September 5, 2021

205JamieR205

Grand Rapids295 contributions

Lovely setting, good food

Jul 2020 • couples

We loved sitting outside at Jolly Pumpkin. We’re a little wary of sitting inside restaurants right now, but we were able to get an outdoor table after a short wait as they have lots available. We ordered something to drink at the bar and took it outside to wait. The grounds are lovely. Husband very much enjoyed the beer. Our food was tasty as well - we especially enjoyed the wagyu burger! The drive up the peninsula was lovely as well.

Written July 25, 2020

D H

Jackson433 contributions

Good food, slow waiter

Nov 2020 • none

After stopping at a few wineries and a cold wet walk at Mission Point Lighthouse we decided to stop here for a bite to eat. Our group of ten ladies had to be split into two tables of five per the COVID-19 rules. The restaurant was pretty empty at the time, so we were seated quickly. The environment was pleasant, and everyone was able to order something that they wanted. We ordered nachos and breadsticks. The mushroom pizza was exceptional, and the truffled fries were amazing and reordered multiple times. Unfortunately, our table had a slow waiter, even though we were his only table. We could seem to even get drink refills. Those who had beer said that the beer they sampled was ok. The sour style is not for them.

Written January 12, 2021

Morgan

Detroit44 contributions

Super Disappointed

Jul 2022 • couples

Super disappointing. We spent the day on the peninsula and wanted to place a carryout for an early dinner. When I called they said they had to ask the kitchen, was left on hold for 9 minutes, hung up and called back, once they asked the kitchen, the answer was no to a carryout. I have worked in restaurants my whole life and frequently ordered carry out and have NEVER been told no…

Written July 15, 2022

Happy traveler Jen

Elgin151 contributions

Lovely setting and delicious dinner.

Aug 2020 • family

We enjoyed a late evening dinner on their outside patio facing the water. The view was beautiful, the setting was peaceful and very enjoyable. The ruffle fries and pulled pork nachos were delicious. The white fish dinner was light and perfectly prepared. We also order the pepperoni pizza, adult mac and cheese and the meat lovers pizza, all were very good. Great way to end your day! Enjoy!

Written August 10, 2020

Brent M

3 contributions

Good food, nice atmosphere

Jul 2020 • couples

Enjoyed. Got half rack with perch special. Good sauce, tender smokey flavor, fries under ribs, no katchup needed do to the bbq sauce. Got Do or Donut draft, i like. Wife got Falafel and it was only okay. Perch was really good, nice batter and sizzling.

Written July 31, 2020

Diana R

Birch Run2888 contributions

Super pizza!

May 2023 • family

My daughter and I had dinner here on our wine weekend trip to Traverse City. Short wait for seating, our waiter was friendly, he brought out some homemade potato chips with a yummy dip then we ordered the pepperoni pizza to share. It was really good. Crust amazing! I’d def go here again.

Written May 10, 2023

CBfamily

Michigan56 contributions

Just OK

Jun 2020 • none

We had heard great things about his restaurant. Maybe with COVID things are different but we were not impressed. Super small portions and nothing special - just average. So hard to enjoy your meal with everyone wearing masks and gloves (that don't get changed after they touch other things).

Written July 1, 2020

spencesgirlblog

Burton250 contributions

If you haven’t tried this place you’re missing out!

Apr 2023 • friends

First of all, we arrived very hungry and were brought a bowl of house made kettle chips and an awesome dip - we ate every crumb! I ordered the White Pizza and it was perfection on a plate. I would order this again without hesitation and everything on the menu was appealing. I will be back! I was visiting from out of town and so glad to have stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant.

Written April 21, 2023

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