Restaurant Guide

BLD: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner BAR: Alcohol served $: Entrées under $10 $$: $10–20 $$$: Above $20 Water view

Bay Harbor

Arthur’s 27 Steak house in a casual environment. BLD •

$$ 27 BAY HARBOR GOLF CLUB, BAY HARBOR, 439-4085

Cava A sleek modern lounge with huge view and small plates like wood-fired pizza with housemade chorizo, homemade meatballs, caterpillar sushi rolls. Dinner is seared diver scallops with sweet corn risotto or barbecue braised short ribs. LD • BAR • $-$$ 795 FRONT ST., BAY HARBOR, 439-2282

Galley Gourmet Sparkling Balducci’s-style deli and market offers portable meals, wine, fresh baked goods, gift baskets and a counter from which to inhale it all. BL • $-$$ 4181 MAIN ST., BAY HARBOR, 439-2665

Knot, Just a Bar Contemporary sports and oyster bar perched on the Bay Harbor marina. LD • BAR • $-$$ 840 FRONT ST., BAY HARBOR, 439-2770

Original Pancake House Flapjacks and breakfast. BL • $ MAIN ST., BAY HARBOR, 439-9989

The Inn at Bay Harbor Sagamore’s Dining Room— Nouveau Victorian inn with glorious Lake Michigan views and sophisticated gourmet fare. Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Live music on weekends. South American Grille and Wine Bar—Enjoy casual fare, a game of chess or a cocktail in this intimate leather-and-mahogany lounge. Live music on weekends. BLD • BAR • $$-$$$ THE INN AT BAY HARBOR, 3600 VILLAGE HARBOR DR., BAY HARBOR, 439-4000

Harbor Springs

Boyne Highlands Main Dining Room— Casual American with Scottish influences. Focus on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Slopeside Lounge— Casual pub food featuring local craft beers and live entertainment. Sushi night every Wednesday. BLD • BAR • $–$$ 600 HIGHLANDS DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 526-3000

The Coop Café Fresh-from-the-farm gyros and sandwiches with homegrown veggies, pickles and preserves. Dine in the market barn at the picturesque Pond Hill Farm. L $ 5699 S. LAKE SHORE DR., HARBOR SPRINGS, 526-3276

Mary Ellen’s Place Old fashioned soda fountain and newsstand. Omelets, homemade soup, stuffed hash browns, phosphates and malts. BL • $ 145 E. MAIN ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 526-5591

New York Restaurant Culinary Institute of America–trained Matt Bugera’s eclectic restaurant in a former 1904 hotel looks like the East Coast, tastes like heaven (try the shrimp Judy with spicy red Thai curry or roasted pork tenderloin with sauteed rice cakes). D • BAR • $$-$$$ CORNER OF STATE AND BAY, HARBOR SPRINGS, 526-1904

Stafford’s Pier Regional cuisine. Pointer Room—Fresh seafood. LD • BAR • $$ Dudley’s Deck—LD • BAR • $$ Chart Room—D • BAR • $$ 102 BAY ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 526-6201

Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse Casual spot to grab ribs, steak or fresh fish after golf or skiing and catch the game on TV. D • BAR • $$ 50 HIGHLAND PIKE RD., HARBOR SPRINGS, 526-7805

Turkey’s Cafe and Pizzeria Special omelets, bagels, French toast, burgers, pizzas, calzones, and sandwiches—served by friendly folks in a quaint 110-year-old building. BLD $ 250 E. MAIN ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 526-6041

Petoskey

American Spoon Gelato Café Gleaming black-and-white fullservice cafe serving scrumptious panini, soup, salad, gourmet pizzas and Northern Michigan–flavored gelato. BLD $ 413 E. LAKE, PETOSKEY, 347-7004

The Bistro Local favorite for saucer-sized homemade pancakes, home-cooked comfort food and soups like carrot bisque and chicken ’n’ dumpling. BL • $ 423 MICHIGAN ST., PETOSKEY, 347-5583

Chandler’s Brick-walled and -floored dining inside or on the patio offers two ways to savor this art-filled eatery’s upscale menu. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 215 ⁄2 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, BELOW SYMONS GENERAL STORE, 347-2981

City Park Grill Hemingway drank at the massive mahogany bar in this casual spot. Pastas, regional specialties and live entertainment Wed.–Sat. are the draws at this popular haunt. LD • BAR • $$ 432 E. LAKE, PETOSKEY, 347-0101

Jesperson’s The city’s oldest continually operating restaurant offers homestyle soups, sandwiches and homemade pies. L $ 312 HOWARD, PETOSKEY, 347-3601

Jose’s Authentic taqueria with made-to-order Mex. LD • $ 309 PETOSKEY ST., PETOSKEY, 231-348-3299

Julienne Tomatoes Fresh sandwiches, comfort food, and homemade pastries like lemon raspberry bars, banana caramel flan. BL • $ 421 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, 439-9250

La Señorita Mexican cantina with fajitas, jumbo margaritas. LD • BAR • $ 1285 N. U.S. 31, PETOSKEY, 247-7750

Mim’s Mediterranean Grill A sunny hangout with homemade falafel, kebabs, spinach pie, saganaki and other Greek delights. LD • $-$$ 1823 U.S. 31 NORTH, PETOSKEY, 348-9994

Mitchell Street Pub and Café Classic pub with fresh peanuts, fantastic nachos, Maurice salad, patty melts. LD • BAR • $-$$ 426 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231-347-1801

Odawa Casino Resort Sage—Sumptuous fine dining with curried grilled lamb loin, salmon saltimbocca, seared scallops and an extensive wine list. D, SUN. BRUNCH • BAR • $$-$$$$ Waas-no-dé Buffet—Generous spread including “live-action food stations,” a rotisserie and a wood-burning pizza oven, beer and wine. BLD • $-$$ 1760 LEARS RD., PETOSKEY, 877-442-6464

NEW Palette Bistro Mediterranean-inspired upscale bistro. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 321 BAY ST., PETOSKEY, 348-3321

Side Door Saloon Excellent sandwiches, quesadillas, steak, whitefish and pastas. LD • BAR • $ 1200 N. U.S. 31, PETOSKEY, 347-9291

Stafford’s Bay View Inn Gracious 1886 inn with big veranda, glorious gardens and bay view, American fare. Sun. brunch. BLD $$-$$$ 2011 WOODLAND, PETOSKEY, 347-2771

Stafford’s Perry Hotel Circa-1899 hotel with wraparound front porch and killer views of Little Traverse Bay. LD • BAR • $$–$$$ CORNER OF BAY & LEWIS, PETOSKEY, 347-4000

Terrace Inn Planked whitefish and housemade desserts in a Victorian setting. D • BAR $$ 1549 GLENDALE, PETOSKEY, 347-2410

Thai Orchid Cuisine Outstandingly fresh and authentic noodles, curries and composed salads. LD $-$$ 433 E. MITCHELL ST., 231-487-9900

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Spare, unassuming spot offers authentic sushi, California rolls and Japanese noodle and rice dishes. LD • $-$$ 307 PETOSKEY ST., PETOSKEY, 439-3268

Villa Ristorante Italiano Chianti bottles hang from stucco walls and authentic handmade pasta, osso bucco and hand-rolled cannoli star. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 887 SPRING ST., PETOSKEY, 347-1440

Whitecaps Fresh seafood, a summer raw bar, woodfired pizzas, theater-style kitchen and an amazing bay view. LD • BAR $$-$$$ 215 E. LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 348-7092

Bellaire

Lulu’s Swank, spare bistro highlights Chef Michael Peterson’s artful cuisine. LD • BAR $-$$ 213 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 533-5252

Moka A fireplace in, a rustic-modern patio out, plus Italian coffees, irresistible sandwiches and baked creations that dance with chef Cathy Peterson’s mood. BL

• $ 102 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE, BELLAIRE, 231-533-6262.

Shanty Creek Resort Lakeview Restaurant—Executive Chef Andrew Reh balances regional ingredients and fine dining with panoramic views of postcard sunsets over Lake Bellaire.

BLD • BAR • SF • $$-$$$ Ivan’s Mountainside Grill—Pub fare and après-ski entertainment on the slopes of Schuss Mtn.—BLD • BAR • SF $-$$ 1 SHANTY CREEK RD. BELLAIRE, 800-678-4111

Short’s Brewing Co. Sip Joe Short’s fabulous brew, and dine from the deli menu in a renovated hardware store. LD • BAR • $ 121 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 533-6622

Boyne Area

Boyne Mountain Resort Everett’s Restaurant & Lounge— Elegantly prepared fish and game dishes. LD • BAR • $-$$ 549-7959. Eriksen’s—Stunning view of the slopes and a menu with Austrian and German touches. LD • BAR 549-6059. Open May–Sept. 1. BLD • BAR • $$ ONE BOYNE MOUNTAIN RD., BOYNE FALLS, 549-6000

Café Santé Open air dining beside Lake Charlevoix featuring bistro classics. BLD • BAR • $-$$. 1 WATER ST.. BOYNE CITY, 231-582-8800

Red Mesa Grill Colorful decor and creative Latin American cuisine with Costa Rican and Argentinean influences punctuate this lively spot. LD • BAR • $$ 117 WATER ST., BOYNE CITY, 582-0049

Walloon Lake Inn Chef David Beier’s exceptional culinary skills play out in a century-old pine-paneled lakeside lodge. Find inspirational cuisine from France, Asia and the Mediterranean. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 4178 WEST ST., WALLOON LAKE VILLAGE, 535-2999

Water Street Café Savor simple dishes with gourmet graces (muffaletta with fresh basil, burgers with balsamic onions) under the sparking chandeliers. Don’t skip the legendary House Cappuchocolate. Weekend supper club. BL • $ 113 WATER ST., 231-582-9929

Central Lake/Ellsworth/East Jordan

The Blue Pelican A vintage 1924 inn home to a genteel front porch, Carolina-style pulled pork, steaks, seafood and a blend of down South and Up North hospitality. D • BAR • $$ 2535 M-88, CENTRAL LAKE, 544-2583

The Front Porch Sit elbow-to-elbow with neighbors for fellowship and affordable home-cooked food. BL • $ 9235 MAIN ST., ELLSWORTH, 588-2000

Jordan Inn Impeccably renovated Victorian B&B with terrific eggs Benedict and crepe-style pancakes, fresh lunches and European-style dinners by reservation. Picnic baskets for takeout to nearby hiking spots. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 288 MAIN ST., EAST JORDAN, 231-536-9906

Murray’s Bar & Grill Sports bar with crab cakes, pierogies, bacon-stuffed burgers and a deck overlooking Lake Charlevoix. LD • BAR • $-$$ 115 MAIN ST., EAST JORDAN, 536-3395

Rowe Inn In a rustic 1947 cottage, find French country specialties such as morel and leek pierogi, rainbow trout Provençal, herb and garlic-crusted rack of lamb and one of Michigan’s largest wine lists. D • BAR $$$ 6303 E. JORDAN RD., ELLSWORTH, 588-7351

Charlevoix

Argonne Supper Club All-you-can-eat shrimp have been the hallmark of this bustling family fave for more than 75 years. D • BAR • $$ 11929 BOYNE CITY RD., CHARLEVOIX, 547-9331

Café Esperance Gourmands will adore dishes like spring pea soup with mint froth, empanadas with chimichurri and sirloin with bacon gastrique, all prepared with dazzling technique in this specialty food and wine shop. LD • $-$$ 12853 U.S. 31 N., CHARLEVOIX, 237-9300

Edgewater Bistro Intimate lakeside venue near the drawbridge with chops and steaks, gourmet scrambles and homemade hash for breakfast, breads baked in-house. BLD • BAR • $$ 100 MICHIGAN AVE., CHARLEVOIX, 547-1700

Great Lakes Whitefish & Chips Deep-fried whitefish. LD • BAR • $$ 427 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 547-4374

Grey Gables Inn Graceful, intimate Victorian across from the harbor. Culinary Institute of America graduates Darren and Kelly Anderson Romano offer a seasonal menu and lavish desserts. LD • BAR • $–$$$ 308 BELVEDERE, CHARLEVOIX, 547-9261

Juilleret’s Classic diner with housemade soups, sandwiches, whitefish and famous cinnamon French toast. Outside dining in season. BL • $ 1418 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 547-9212