9 Bean Rows - Suttons Bay

9 bean rows was on the way to one of our favorite restaurants on the half island leelanau. after local publications, the property should lead to a change in the last week, but there was a lot of uncertainty about whether it was operated by the new owners or the previous ones. eating was comparable in the past and generally quite good. However, the waiting staff was not very well trained and when we were asked outside the restaurant, we were placed on a table next to the air conditioning system, which was so loud that it made the conversation very difficult. all in all, a good meal, but given the cost of eating there, it does not live to the expectations.

We have been going there for years. It changes Chefs a couple of years ago and re-opened and was just OK. Recently, there was a change in ownership/management and we tried it. The service was spotty and the staff seemed a bit confused. We got some bread/dinner rolls with water and the rolls were tough and cold. There was a tiny spot of butter with the 2 rolls. Onward to cocktails. My wifes wine was OK and my draft beer was tasty and cold. That's the end of the good news. We ordered Hanger steaks for $23.00 ea. They came extremely under cooked, very small portions and seared outside. There was a vegetable side on the plate. 3 tiny vegetables. Seriously. The place may be OK for a cocktail or a light snack, but we will never know because we will never return.

We made reservations for our vacation based off of recent reviews prior to the ownership change. Unfortunately the food was mediocre at best.My husband’s hanger steak was tough and inedible. My first entree of pan seared walleye was rubbery and tasteless. The server was gracious and replaced it with salmon which was much better. The roasted beet salad was very good. The sauce on the salmon was also delicious. However our meal was overall disappointing at 100 plus a tip for 120 total. For that, I expect excellent food. We will not be returning.

Nine Beans has changed hands more than a few times in the last two years. The last two chefs were disappointing . But Wren is a welcome change. The food was delicious and well prepared. We will be back!

Did not disappoint! Thrilled from start to finish. Wren is wonderful!