Forrest, A Food Studio - Restaurant in Traverse City - 408 S Union St, USA

Local TC couple own /create/serve at this amazing restaurant. Fri and Sat night only. 20 customers for each seating (one seating a night). It feels like you’re invited into their kitchen for an exquisite meal. We ordered the “wine pairing “ for each course (four tastings) for an additional $45 pp. I felt they could have “topped off” our glasses or provided a full pour. I asked for a “splash more” of the red served with dinner and was surprised we were charged. That being said, I would return EVERY month as the menu changes each month. This place is booked ALL SUMMER but I put my name on a “notify” for cancellation and scored a rez for two.

Had a wonderful experience at Forrest food studio! The food was plated beautifully and and had a unique taste. It was served at room temperature but I enjoyed the flavor combinations. It was difficult to have a conversation or hear, but otherwise great atmosphere. I enjoyed the wine pairing too!

Edit: I was mistaken as the owner noted and updated my single 4/5 segment to 5/5. We incorrectly assumed having our boxed dessert and bill paid that our food had not been saved and we didn’t want to cause a fuss in front of others or seem to be asking for a discount, which we weren’t. Atmosphere is cute and welcoming. Patrons are seated with others and served each course at the same time. Cucumber water was complimentary and went great with everything. First three courses were excellent, a bread course, crab croquettes, Brussels sprouts. The Beef Wellington was a little underwhelming. There was a crepe included inside the pastry which was very eggy. I ended up scraping it out best as I could and reassembling the Wellington. We were a little bummed that we asked for about half of our Wellington to be boxed and they forgot to save it. I was stuffed but would have gladly eaten the rest of it, I just wanted to savor it. I felt awkward addressing it at a large table of strangers. They were happy to box up one of our two desserts however. And the dessert was wonderful. The wine pairings were also quite nice. Other than the leftovers the service was wonderful. Not knocking the Wellington too hard for what may just be my preference.

Forrest made us (a group of 10 adults) an awesome New Year's Eve meal! Lamb/beef meatballs and sausage flat bread appetizer, salad, steak and lobster mash potatoes, and a hazelnut monkey bread for dessert. He and his wife, Nicole, were a pleasure to work with, and they left the kitchen cleaner than they found it. Would highly recommend!

This is the best fine dining in Traverse City. Everything about the experience was exceptional - the food, the drinks, the service is top notch. Nothing is spared to ensure a great dinner

I NEVER miss a Thursday menu at Forrest. The food is incredible, locally sourced, connected to stories of travel around the world, and so varied from month to month. Highly recommend!

My husband and I spent New Year’s Eve 2021 here enjoying a studio dinner. One of the best meals of our life! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The meal’s depth of flavor was exceptional - Forrest’s keen sense to every detail is apparent in every bite. It is hard to achieve a five star review but they absolutely deserve it! We will be back for sure.

Forrest + Nicole cooked for our wedding recently and we honestly could not recommend them more. In addition to being amazing, genuine people who deeply care about the source and quality of their food, they provided a great experience for our guests and we can say without a doubt that it was the best wedding food anyone in our group has ever had (bias aside). If you're having a special event in the TC area and want some of the best food you've ever had, you should definitely reach out to them.