About Us

Situated in a beautiful 1931 red brick building, Rare Bird?s mission is to provide an unsurpassed dining and drinking experience in Traverse City. From our intimate reclaimed wood booths to the cozy and cool lounge and German bier hall style seating made from massive wood slabs that Nate and Tina sustainably harvested, we have a space for everyone to feel comfortable. The food menu features simple, familiar items served with a unique and exciting flair. Our ingredients are sourced locally when possible. Keeping with the local theme, our beer ingredients will include malt and hops grown in Michigan whenever possible. All of these qualities together make Rare Bird stand out in the crowd.