Accolades

The entire staff here at The Rowe Inn takes pride in our efforts to make your fine dining experience relaxed, casual, and in an unparalleled atmosphere. Our most valued accolades come from you - our guests.

We're also proud of the many praises we've received in our industry. Following is a small sampling of those who enjoyed their visit as much as we know you will.


Ellsworth, Michigan Going Home: Roots, but No Tracks
The food is exceptional -- strongly accented country French, read off a chalkboard...I have heard that people from Ohio fly here in private planes, eat and fly back. A scheduled airline would not be excessive.

- John Skow, Time Magazine

Ode to the Rowe: A 'magical' meal
High on the list of dangers known to restaurant reviewers is death by
gratification -- and (visiting the Rowe Inn) had me concerned to the
point of drool.

- Matt Sutherland, Traverse City Record Eagle and
Matt is also the author of Savor Michigan Cookbook: Michigan's Finest Restaurants, Their Recipes & Their Histories

The Rowe Inn
Rowe regulars appreciate that a good restaurant need not be fancy, formal, or even elegant. They know, too, that good meals require good wine and conversation. Much of the charm of The Rowe is in the utterly relaxed nature of a meal there. However good its food and wine, the Rowe is still essentially a simple, unpretentious roadhouse where, on a slow night, the proprietor may well pull up a chair for a little conversation.

- The Connoisseur UP NORTH
The Food-Lover's Guide to Northern Michigan