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NIIJII RESTAURANT

NIIJII Restaurant

NIIJII Restaurant in Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

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Welcome to NIIJII Restaurant, located off the main lobby at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. NIIJII offers an elevated casual dining experience with a wide variety of breakfast and dinner options to enjoy during your stay.

Formerly known as Sweetwater American Bistro, the newly renovated NIIJII Restaurant provides a fresh dining experience to guests of the Resort. NIIJII Restaurant’s modern space and unique menu was designed with cultural touches celebrating the heritage of our owners, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. NIIJII is the Anishinaabe spelling for "friend."

Hours of Operation
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Private Dining
Date Night for Two | Friday - Sunday

Date Night for Two | Friday - Sunday

Join us at NIIJII Restaurant for our Date Night for Two Special and enjoy a three course meal and a bottle of wine for $75. 

Monday Bao Days

Monday Bao Days

Enjoy a pecel salad, Chef's selected Bao buns and a Grand Traverse Riesling (+$10) for $18.

Tuesday Street Food Special

Tuesday Street Food Special

Enjoy Chef's selected regional cuisine featuring rotating tapas style cuisine every Tuesday. Two plates for $15.

Menu

Breakfast

BREAKFAST MENU

FRESH STARTS 

PARFAIT BOWL
greek yogurt, honey granola crumb, seasonal accompaniments 8

SEASONAL OATS BOWL
with rotating accompaniments 8

SPRUCE CONTINENTAL
seasonal fruit plate, side of greek yogurt, served with choice of toast 8

 

CLASSICS

FIRST TEE BREAKFAST
2 eggs any style, home fries, choice of bacon or sausage and toast 14

BENT GRASS BURRITO
al pastor pork, egg, fried potato, cheddar cheese, red onion, chipotle sauce 14

BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET 18
served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast

additional ingredients 1
bacon | ham | mushrooms | peppers | spinach | tomato | onion | monterey jack cheese | cheddar cheese

 

MORNING DELIGHTS

served with maple syrup, fruit, choice of bacon or sausage

MAPLE BRULEE FRENCH TOAST
three maple custard infused french toast 16

SHORT STACK 15
three warm spice infused pancakes

ENHANCE YOUR MORNING DELIGHT
Add Stuffers & Toppers 2 Each
berries | hazelnuts | whipped peanut butter | whipped nutella | seasonal jam cream cheese

 

BENEDICTS

served with breakfast potatoes

CLASSIC
poached egg, ham, english muffin, fontina cheese sauce 18

GARDEN
poached egg, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, english muffin, fontina cheese sauce 18

FIRE ROASTED CHICKEN
poached egg, pulled chicken, english muffin, fontina cheese sauce 18

SMOKED TROUT
poached egg, smoked trout spread, english muffin, fontina cheese sauce 20

 

HANDHELDS

CLASSIC BREAKFAST SANDWICH
egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, croissant, served with breakfast potatoes 14

NOT A MCMUFFIN
egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, english muffin 8

 

SIDES

BACON 6
SAUSAGE 5
BREAKFAST POTATOES 5
TOAST 4
FRESH FRUIT 7
EGG 4

 

Dinner Menu

DINNER MENU

SALADS

ADD PROTEIN TO ANY SALAD
grilled chicken 8 l salmon 12

AGED PARMESAN CAESAR SALAD
romaine lettuce, aged parmesan cheese, herbed crumbs, caesar dressing 14

CAPRESE SALAD
heirloom tomato, fresh buffalo burrata, garden basil, EVOO 14

PECEL
cold rice noodle salad, lettuce boat, carrots, scallions, peanut dressing 12

 

HANDHELDS

Served with Chips | Ugrade Fries 3

STEAK SANDWICH
sliced steak, mozzarella, chimichurri, caramelized onion, short roll 20

NIIJII BURGER
gouda cheese, arugula, tomato, red onion, truffle bacon aioli 18

BRAISED DUCK TORTA
adobo duck, cilantro, pickled red onion, black bean puree, queso blanco 20

 

STREET FOOD

SAMBUCA MUSSEL
garlic, sambuca, butter, fried leeks 16

SMOKED TROUT DIP
olive oil crackers, red pepper relish 16

BRAISED DUCK FLATBREAD
adobo duck, queso blanco, red onion, roasted red peppers, arugula, jalapeno crema 16

KOREAN BBQ chicken wings
6 Korean BBQ wings, scallions, sesame seeds 14

RABAS
fried squid, arugula, lemon 14

POLLO ASADO TOSTADA
smoked citrus chicken, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso jack cheese, fried corn tortilla 14

KOREAN TACOS
smoked tamari glazed chicken, kimchi, cilantro lime sauce 14

 

ENTREES

BUTCHER'S CUT
market cut of beef, crafted seasonal sides 45

TC CAPONATA
roasted local eggplant, red onion, squash, garlic, tomato, cherry, basil, salted bread 25

MAPLE BAY CHICKEN
24 hour lemon brined chicken, black rice risotto, golden beets 30

 

Dessert

DESSERT MENU | $10

PISTACHIO CANNOLI
ricotta filling, chocolate, pistachio

CHURRO
deep fried fritter, cinnamon sugar, espresso chocolate sauce

PASTEL DE NATA
flaky warm spice infused crust, custard center

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