The Manor On Glen Lake

We drove past The Manor on our way to the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It wasn’t open in the morning when we passed yet, but we decided to drive past it again on our way back from the dunes. What a great place to have lunch! Right by the lake, lovely trees and a good view on the dunes.
We sat outside in the garden and had fantastic service from Ruth Ann during lunch. I ordered a grilled vegetable wrap and my friend ordered Eggs Benedict. We both had coffee. All of it was excellent!!!
Ruth Ann told us all about the area, the vineyards and gave us a little wine to taste from a local winery.
We will definitely recommend this to our friends and return next time we are here.

Their service is very slow and the portions are small for the prices. And when my son ordered chicken tenders he got chicken nuggets.

Reservations are recommended. (Quick tip: ask for a table next to the windows)
So what would you eat while you’re visiting Pure Michigan? Why whitefish and perch of course! I would recommend both as the perfect entrees to match your view through The Manor’s picture window. The restaurant is set in a historic 100-​year-​old hotel, close to the shores of beautiful Glen Lake. If you need a private room, several are available.
We started our meal with the shrimp cocktail; wish that the shrimp were a bit larger. I’d much rather have fewer quality shrimp than a bunch of tiny pieces.
The homemade tomato soup was amazing! Fresh with the perfect balance of cream and tomato. Love it when the chef takes advantage of seasonal veggies.
The perch dinner offered a very generous serving of perch, which were lightly fried to perfection. The chef definitely has experience cooking up these little delicacies. And I would say that this restaurant offers one of the biggest portion of perch in all of Traverse City/​Leelanau county. (Am I wrong? please let me know of another place)
Their signature dish is the white fish dinner and it is absolutely amazing! The biggest hunk of white fish that I’ve seen served at any restaurant! Fresh and from Carlson’s in Leland, need I say more? Perfectly prepared. I’m still thinking about this meal!
So how can this place improve to 5-​stars?
The atmosphere could use a make-​over. I’d love to see a total renovation, rip up the carpeting, and do something with the table arrangements. (Less is best) It was a bit cramped to maneuver around the tables. I’d move the bar out of the closet and into the back area.