Dine at Black Star Farms
Bistro Polaris
Whether you are looking for a destination Traverse City restaurant experience in a unique setting or to take a break and fuel up while touring the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, our newly-imagined bistro is your perfect stop. The all-new menu highlights Estate Chef John Korycki’s years of experience with global cuisine while featuring fresh local ingredients from our own and area farms. Take your taste buds on a Mediterranean tour while enjoying the sites of our Suttons Bay winery estate. You can taste the fresh and quality ingredients in every bite! It’s our philosophy.
Restaurant Hours:
Monday – Thursday | CLOSED
Friday | Special Themed Ticketed Dinners
Saturday | 12 PM – 8 PM
Sunday Brunch | 10 AM – 2 PM
Bistro will be closed on Friday, February 7th due to a private event.
Celebrate Restaurant Week on the Farm
Select dates | February 21 – March 9, 2025
Join us for Restaurant Week in wine country at cozy Bistro Polaris! Enjoy a special limited-time-only three-course menu for just $35. Experience a culinary journey with dishes inspired by traditional cuisine from Italy, Sweden, and Poland. Start with appetizers like wood-fired baked mozzarella or a beet salad featuring local greens, then savor entrées such as slow-roasted porchetta or seasoned Swedish meatballs. View the menu here.
It's a New Year - Enjoy a New Sunday Brunch!
Sundays in February | 10 AM – 2 PM
Join us in 2025 for a New Year Sunday brunch in Leelanau County! The menu highlights Estate Chef John Korycki’s years of experience with global cuisine while featuring fresh local ingredients from area farms. Gourmet coffee, espresso, mimosas, and wines by the glass/carafe will be available to elevate your seasonal dining experience! Also new is our signature Bloody Mary, made from our own crafted spirits!
Alpine Swiss Raclette Dinner
Friday, March 14, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Join us with Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious Alpine tradition. The evening promises a relaxed, communal dining experience, perfect for socializing. Tickets include a hearty raclette dinner with assorted meats, vegetables, potatoes, fresh bread, and melted cheese. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends!
Charcuterie Board Workshop
Saturday, March 29 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Join us at Black Star Farms Bistro Polaris for a fun morning of charcuterie board instruction with Sous Chef Leah Moerdyk. Learn tips and tricks to craft a showstopping board while enjoying delicious bites and mimosas! Each attendee leaves with a gourmet charcuterie board, perfect for sharing with 1-2 friends, featuring cheeses, meats, nuts, crackers, fruits, and more.
Cheers
Saturday Happy Hour
$30 Pizza & Pinot Special for Two | 2-5 PM
Spend the afternoon with us and enjoy the best weekend happy hour in wine country! For only $30, you can choose any pizza from our menu and two glasses of Pinot.
Wine options include Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rosé, Pinot Noir, and Late Harvest Pinot Gris.
Please note that during Traverse City Restaurant Week, there will be no happy hour on Saturdays, February 22, March 1, and March 8. Instead, we will be offering a limited-time-only three-course Restaurant Week menu for just $35! You can view the menu and purchase tickets now.
