The Towne Plaza Menu
Indulge in comfort food and cozy ambiance at The Towne Plaza in Traverse City, MI. This American restaurant offers a menu full of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, with many vegetarian choices available. The charming brick building features a bustling bar area, perfect for socializing and enjoying a meal. Customers rave about the delicious mushroom bisque, bacon, and smoked burger, as well as the pancakes and French toast. The attentive service, moderate noise level, and good for groups atmosphere make it a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast or a relaxing brunch spot, The Towne Plaza delivers on all fronts.
Breakfast / Lunch Menu
Steel Cut Oatmeal
Toast, homemade jams, accompaniments
Fruit Salad
Banana bread, fruit, vanilla peach dressing, almonds, raspberry sauce
Grilled Romaine
Poached egg, lemon, olive oil, parm, hollandaise, pancetta, potato
Quinoa Salad
Grilled Vegetable, parmesan, egg, lemon vin, tomato, sunflower seed
Veggie Omelette
Spinach, feta, artichokes, tomatoes, kalamata olives, bibb
Pancakes
Blueberry, maple syrup
French Toast
Cranberry raisin bread, vanilla, maple syrup
Root Vegetable Gratin
Turnip, rutabaga, carrot, parsnip, swiss chard, mushroom, raclette
Mixed Greens
Chicken, brie, dried cherry, walnut, apple, lemon vin
Michigan Cheese Plate
Camembert, fontina, raclette, cheddar Accompanied by Bread, Fruit, Jams
Stuffed Pepper
Poached eggs, Chorizo, feta cheese, greens, tomato salsa, tortilla
Benedict
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg, smoked fontina cream, potato, bibb
Tasso Benedict
Tasso ham, English muffin, poached egg, Cajun sauce, potato, bibb
Stuffed Tomato
Poached eggs, chevre, pancetta, basil cream, potato, spinach
Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon cake, poached egg, hollandaise, bibb, potato
Omelette
Steak, ham, bacon, wild mushroom, white cheddar, bibb, potato
Chicken Benedict
Potato cake, fried chicken, poached egg, smoked fontina cream, diced tomato, bibb
Short Rib Benedict
Braised short rib, fried polenta, poached eggs, horseradish cream, bibb
Tenderloin Benedict
Grilled beef tenderloin, English muffin, poached egg, smoked fontina cream, bibb, potato
Surf And Turf
Fried oyster, pork belly, red hot vinaigrette, poached egg, cornbread
Sausage Or Bacon
Charcuterie
Terrine, duck pastrami, rillete, pate, coppa, roman beef, duck proscuitto. Accompanied by bread, cornichons, olives
BLT
Smoked, slow roasted, pork belly, Baguette, aioli, tomato, greens
Shoulder In Puff
Smoked, pulled pork, Kansas City BBQ, puff pastry, greens, red hot vin
Pork Belly
Slow roasted, pan seared, fried green tomato, chevre, creamy Tabasco vinaigrette, micro greens
Porchetta
Loin stuffed roasted rolled belly, seared, chimichurri, fries
Add Eggs To Any
Grilled Cheese
Baguette, Raclette, smoked tomato dip, melted onion, balsamic glaze
Shrimp In Broth
Tomato, saffron, orange, fennel, leek, shellfish stock, broccolini
Burger
Smoked Michigan beef, pork belly, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, BBQ aioli
Potato Gnocchi
Vegetable béchamel, tomato, mozzarella, basil, broccolini
Smoked Tomato Bisque
Smoked San Marzano, carrot, chicken stock
Onion Soup
Sweet, red, Spanish, leek, shallot, chicken stock, chardonnay
Wild Mushroom
Crimini, shitake, oyster, pinot noir
Bread Choice
White, wheat, English muffin
Eggs, Oatmeal, Potato Or Yogurt
Fruit, Granola, Or Pancake
Slaw
Broccolini, aioli, carrot, cabbage
Fries
Pecorino, salt
Salad
Mixed greens, choice of vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad
Local greens, onion, carrot, parm, lemon vin
Arugula Salad
Apple, pear, jicama, chayote, chevre, golden raisin, almonds, cumin vin
Bibb Wedge
Boston lettuce, roasted tomato vin, bacon, blue cheese, tomato
Grilled Romaine
Lemon juice, Parmigiano-Reggiano, olive oil, pancetta, crostini
Arancini
Mozzarella stuffed risotto, smoked tomato, balsamic reduction
Roasted Beet Salad
Quinoa, red onion, cucumber, blue cheese, sunflower seed, sherry vin
Brussels Sprout Potato Salad
Charred sprouts, fingerling potato confit, red onion, bacon vin
Root Vegetable Gratin
Turnip, rutabaga, carrot, parsnip, mushroom, Swiss chard, raclette
Baked Raclette
Leelanau Cheese raclette, puff pastry, apple puree
Potato Gnocchi
Roasted vegetable bechamel, mozzarella, tomato, basil
Escargot
Baguette, butter, white wine, fresh herbs
Marrow Bone
Roasted marrow, truffle salt, baguette, fresh herbs
Michigan Chicken
Seared breast and thigh, squash risotto, wild mushroom, veloute
Venison Ravioli
Braised venison shoulder, fresh pasta, natural jus, herbs, parm
Prime Brisket
Slow roasted, smoked, smashed potato, Carolina BBQ
Veal Tenderloin
Grilled loin, lemon, caper, cream, mashed russet potato
Duck Confit
Two duck legs, potato lyonnaise, natural jus, duck egg
Ostrich Loin
Seared strip loin, wild mushroom risotto, blueberry port demi glaze
Cut Of The Day
Demi glaze, tomato blue cheese butter, whipped russets
Fresh Oysters
On the half shell, Tabasco, crackers, lemon, horseradish
Salt Cod Fritters
Salt cod, potato, cumin, coriander, celery root remoulade, micro greens
PEI Mussels
Steamed mussels, madeira, clam juice, cream, herbs, baguette
Surf And Turf
Seared pork belly, fried oyster, arugula, creamy red hot vinaigrette
Seared Sea Scallops
Jumbo sea scallops, roasted garlic cream, potato pancetta hash
Fish Of The Day
Chefs preparation
Five Onion Soup
Smoked Tomato Bisque
Wild Mushroom Bisque
Fries
Pecorino, sea salt
Broccolini
Oil, balsamic, sea salt
Olive Selection
Pork Cheek
Braised cheek, spaghetti squash, bourbon cream
Shoulder In Puff
Smoked shoulder, Kansas City BBQ, puff pastry, Red Hot vinaigrette
Pork Belly
Smoked, slow roasted, chevre cake, fried green tomato, red hot vin
Porchetta
Loin stuffed, roasted, rolled belly, chimichurri, fries
Pork Shank
Braised shank, fried crisp, roasted garlic potato, BBQ, blue cheese
Pork Chop
oz Kurubota pork chop, sweet potato, cider demi, shallot relish
Leelanau Cheese
Raclette
P'tit Basque
Delice De Bourgogne
Fontina
Truffle Cheddar
Beemster
Manchego
Buttermilk Blue
Cabot Aged White Cheddar
Dinner Menu
Wine List
San Pietro – Pinot Grigio ' Italy
Touraine Noble Joue – Rose ' France
Bloem – Chenin Blanc / Viogner Blend ' South Africa
Black Star Farms "Arcturos" – Dry Riesling ' Leelanau
Chateau Chantal – Late Harvest Riesling ' Old Mission
Ethereo – Albarino ' Spain
Decibel – Sauvignon Blanc ' New Zealand
Joseph Carr - Chardonnay "Oaked" ' California
Domaine De La Grange – Chardonnay 'Unoaked' ' France
Domaine Andre, Neveu – Sancerre ' France
Hawthorne Vinyards – Cherry Spendor ' Old Mission
Zestos – Malvar ' Spain
Anko – Torrontes ' Argentina
Casa Dovalle – Vinho Verde ' Portugal
Soul Squeeze – Chardonnay 'Barrel Aged' ' Old Mission
Resolute – Chardonnay ' Sonoma
Chateau Grand Traverse – Ship Of Fools White Blend ' Old Mission
Corse – Vermentino NV France
Marie Antoinette – Pouilly-Fuisse' ' France
Simonnet Febvre – Chablis ' France
Riges Minet – Pouilly Fume Sauvignon Blanc ' France
Desparada – Sauvignon Blanc ' California
Château Montelena – Chardonnay ' Napa
Fratelli Revello – Barbera D' Alba ' Italy
Alain Corcia – Pinot Noir ' France
Sur – Malbec Reserva ' Argentina
Stark Conde – Syrah ' South Africa
Parducci – Merlot ' California
Le Piane "Maggiorina" – Vino Rosso Nebbiolo Blend ' Italy
Pali "Riviera" – Pinot Noir ' California
Paydirt – Red Blend ' California
Priest Ranch – Cabernet Sauvignon ' Napa
Dalila – Grillo Reserva IGT ' Sicily
Tenuta Di Morzano 'IL Quarto – Chianti Riserva ' Italy
Chateau Gaudet Plaisance – Bordeaux ' France
Cros De Romet – Cote Du Rhone ' France
Frei Brothers – Merlot ' California
Austin Hope – Cabernet Sauvignon ' California
Ramey – Claret ' Napa
Cesari – Amarone Della Valpolicella ' Italy
Ann Amie – Pinot Noir ' Oregon
Chateau Fleur Cardinale – Bordeaux Grand Cru ' France
G.D. Vajra "Albe" – Barolo ' Italy
Le Piane "Boca" – Nebbiolo Blend ' Italy
Domaine Pierre Usseglio–Chateauneuf-Du-Pape ' France
Campogiovanni – Brunello ' Italy
Signorello – Cabernet Sauvignon ' Napa
Casa Farive Cuvee Brut - Prosecco - Italy
Chandon - Brut - Sparkling Wine NV California
Buitiful - Brut Rose - Cava - Spain
Lawrence - Dry White Spraklling Wine - Leelanau County
Baia Estate Bubbs ' American Sparkling Wine - Leelanau County
Shady Lane Cellars - Sparkling Riesling - Leelanau Peninsula
Laurent - Perrier - Brut Champagne - France
Billecart-Salmon - Brut Reserve - Champagne - France
Charles Heidsieck - Brut Reserve - Champagne - France
Ruinart - Brut Rose - Champagne - France
Fanal Madiera
Chevalier Du Pastel - Sauternes
Pinot Noir Eiswein
Grahams Year - Tawny Port
G.D. Vajra - Moscato D'Asti
TC Cherry Whiskey
Makers Mark
TC Whiskey
New Holland Beer Barrel
Woodford
Small Batch
Buffalo Trace
Basil Hayden's
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Blanton's
Larceny Very Small Batch
Booker's
Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch
Angels Envy
Weller Special Reserve
Dewar's
Johnnie Walker Red
Dimple Pinch
Sheep Dip
Glenfiddich '
Glenlivet '
Johnnie Walker Black
Laphroaig
Buchanan '
Macallan '
Balvanie '
Stoli
Titos
Grey Goose
Kettle One
Valentine
Two James
Absolut
Grand Traverse
Bulleit
Rittenhouse Rye
Knob Creek
Sazerac Rye
TC Whiskey Barrel Proof
Angels Envy Rye
Whistle Pig Straight Rye
Whistle Pig Old World
Leelanau Cheese
Raclette
France - P'tit Basque Delice De Bourgonge
Denmark - Fontina
Italy – Milliefoglie, Truffle Cheddar
Holland – Beemster
Spain - Manchego
Wisconsin - Buttermilk Blue
Vermont - Cabot Aged White Cheddar Cabot Habanero
Steel Cut Oatmeal
Toast, homemade jams, accompaniments
Fruit Salad
Banana bread, fruit, vanilla peach dressing, almonds, raspberry sauce
Grilled Romaine
Poached egg, lemon, olive oil, parm, hollandaise, pancetta, potato
Quinoa Salad
Grilled Vegetable, parmesan, egg, lemon vin, tomato, sunflower seed
Veggie Omelette
Spinach, feta, artichokes, tomatoes, kalamata olives, bibb
Pancakes
Blueberry, maple syrup
French Toast
Cranberry raisin bread, vanilla, orange liqueur, maple syrup
Root Vegetable Gratin
Turnip, rutabaga, carrot, parsnip, swiss chard, mushroom, raclette
Mixed Greens
Chicken, brie, dried cherry, walnut, apple, lemon vin
Michigan Cheese Plate
Camembert, fontina, raclette, cheddar, Accompanied by bread, fruit, jams
Stuffed Pepper
Poached eggs, Chorizo, feta cheese, greens, tomato salsa, tortilla
Benedict
English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg, smoked fontina cream, potato, bibb
Tasso Benedict
Tasso ham, English muffin, poached egg, Cajun sauce, potato, bibb
Stuffed Tomato
Poached eggs, chevre, pancetta, basil cream, potato, spinach
Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon cake, poached egg, hollandaise, bibb, potato
Omelette
Steak, ham, bacon, wild mushroom, white cheddar, bibb, potato
Chicken Benedict
Potato cake, fried chicken, poached egg, smoked fontina cream, diced tomato, bibb
Short Rib Benedict
Braised short rib, fried polenta, poached eggs, horseradish cream, bibb
Tenderloin Benedict
Grilled beef tenderloin, English muffin, poached egg, smoked fontina cream, bibb, potato
Surf And Turf
Fried oyster, pork belly, red hot vinaigrette, poached egg, cornbread
Smoked Tomato Bisque
Smoked San Marzano, carrot, chicken stock
Onion Soup
Sweet, red, Spanish, leek, shallot, chicken stock, chardonnay
Wild Mushroom
Crimini, shitake, oyster, pinot noir
Sausage (Patty Or Link) Or Bacon
Charcuterie
Terrine, pate, coppa, roman beef, prosciutto, duck ham, Accompanied by bread, cornichons, olives
BLT
Smoked, slow roasted, pork belly, Baguette, aioli, tomato, greens
Shoulder In Puff
Smoked, pulled pork, Kansas City BBQ, puff pastry, greens, red hot vin
Pork Belly
Slow roasted, pan seared, fried green tomato, chevre, creamy Tabasco vinaigrette, micro greens
Porchetta
Loin stuffed roasted rolled belly, seared, chimichurri, fries
Grilled Cheese
Baguette, Raclette, smoked tomato dip, melted onion, balsamic glaze
Shrimp In Broth
Tomato, saffron, orange, fennel, leak, shellfish stock, broccolini
Burger
Smoked Michigan beef, pork belly, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, BBQ aioli
Potato Gnocchi
Vegetable béchamel, tomato, mozzarella, basil, broccolini
Bread Choice
White, wheat, English muffin
Eggs, Oatmeal, Potato Or Yogurt
Fruit, Granola, Or Pancake
Slaw
Broccolini, aioli, carrot, cabbage
Fries
Pecorino, salt
Salad
Mixed greens, choice of vinaigrette