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The Cove, located in Leland, serves a signature "Chubby Mary" - a bloody mary with an entire smoked fish in it
20 small town Michigan restaurants worth a drive Major Michigan cities like Detroit and Grand Rapids might be known for their rapidly growing dining and craft beer options, but Michigan’s small towns have a lot to offer, too.
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n Palms Krystal Bar and Grill 1535 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron; 810-985-9838; palmskrystal.com
The last existing restaurant in a chain formerly known as Chicken in the Rough that was founded in 1936 and once boasted nearly 300 locations, this spot is known for its former namesake’s eponymous dish: the Chicken in the Rough, or half a fried chicken, shoestring potatoes, and a biscuit with honey.
n Catch 22 Bistro 2430 Point Tremble Rd., Algonac; 810-794-4844; catch22bistro.net
The family-owned restaurant serves salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, and more.
n The Cove 11 W. River St., Leland; 231-256-9834; thecoveleland.com
The Cove overlooks Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands in Leland’s Historic Fishtown. Their motto is “fresh fish, cold beer,” but they also serve a drink called a “Chubby Mary” — a bloody mary with a smoked chub fish in it. Photo credit: Courtesy photo
