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    Mode's Bum Steer

    282 Reviews
    #44 of 233 Restaurants in Traverse City
    $$ - $$$American, Steakhouse
    125 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2512
    +1 231-947-9832
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    Overview
    4.0
    282 reviews
    • Excellent53%
    • Very good21%
    • Average17%
    • Poor7%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
    “prime rib” (58 reviews)
    “steak” (123 reviews)
    “baked potato” (20 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Steakhouse
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    125 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2512
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    1 - 10 of 279 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Prime rib

    It was like walking back into the 1970s... what a nice traverse city gem. Food was amazing and waitress attentive.. must try

    Thank Laquida
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wonderful dining experience

    Wait staff was unbelievable. Called earlier in the day and told them we were a party of 6 and my father was a Korean war vet. They said they don't take reservations but will make sure, if they cannot sit us immediately, that they will...More

    Thank Tammie J
    Reviewed 10 March 2018 via mobile
    Unimpressive late Saturday lunch

    Group of 8 and infant stopped for lunch. It was not busy. Took a while to get served and drinks delivered. French dip sandwich was dry unless you added cheese, onions or mushrooms (with added cost for each). Steer burger was pretty good, but bun...More

    Thank Cadbanker
    Reviewed 24 February 2018 via mobile
    Always good.

    Very reliable old fashioned food and great service. Best wait staff in town. I had super blackened tuna and my lovely wife has a super lobster tail.

    Thank studdog
    Reviewed 22 February 2018
    Great steak!

    The interior is unassuming and has a 60s feel, kind of a retro cool vibe. The wedge salad was okay, but nothing spectacular. Then spectacular arrived -- my filet mignon was set in front of me. Wow! Perfectly prepared. Tender and full of flavor. The...More

    Thank Randy K
    Reviewed 21 February 2018
    Not a fan

    We were excited to try a local favorite as it came highly recommended. Our party of six was told there was no wait when I called five minutes prior to arrival. When we arrived we were ushered to the back hall and told we needed...More

    Thank Ryan C
    Reviewed 18 December 2017 via mobile
    Great food great service

    I’m in TC a few times throughout the year. I love you everything about TC. Mode’s is THE BEST PLACE for STEAK. Prices are up there but the food is fantastic. Service is always friendly and they work very hard to make you happy. Salad...More

    Thank Nick B
    Reviewed 25 October 2017 via mobile
    Not impressed

    It was my husband's birthday and he wanted a good steak. A local from Traverse City told us this place had great steaks and prime rib. He had steak/ shrimp combo and said it did not taste like it was seasoned at all. I had...More

    Thank toledorey1
    Reviewed 24 October 2017
    Interesting Surprise

    It was a recommendation by our wine tour guide and he was right about the steaks and the sides. The wine was not very good and the salad bar was not good at all, but the steak was incredible and baked potato was the perfect...More

    Thank Rarlica
    Reviewed 22 October 2017 via mobile
    Date night

    my wife had the walleye and it was a 6 out of 10! I had the filet and it was a little on the cold side! Wait time was about 30 minutes and the wait for the meal was another 30 minutes ! Prices are...More

    Thank Patrick H

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    Maryandi
    29 July 2015|
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    Response from Barbara P | Reviewed this property |
    No Young children not permitted after 5:00
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Steakhouse
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Parking Available
    Good for
    Special Occasion Dining, Child-friendly, Kids
    Open Hours
    Monday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Tuesday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Wednesday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Thursday
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Friday
    11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
    Saturday
    11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 125 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2512
    • Location: United States  >  Michigan (MI)  >  Grand Traverse County  >  Traverse City
    • Phone Number: +1 231-947-9832
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