LEELANAU restaurant guide | dining Mackinaw City
kalkaska/mancelona B & B Express Signature burgers on the menu and great breakfasts. BLD • $-$$ 203 S Cedar St., Kalkaska, Petoskey 231.258.9778 Shirley’s Café An ultra-friendly, all-homemade oasis. BLD • $ 528 S. WILLIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.1210 Northport Trout Town Café Homey fishermen spot with sautéed rainbow trout and eggs, Leland pecan-crusted French toast for breakfast; braised brisket and home-roasted turkey Suttons Bay for dinner. BLD • $ 306 ELM ST., KALKASKA, 231.258.2701 Glen Arbor Empire
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45th Parallel Cafe Artsy spot with creative breakfast and Manistee Cadillac lunch. BL • $-$$ 102 S. BROADWAY, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2233 Art’s Tavern Burgers, whitefish, steaks, Mexican and pizza. Smelt year-round at this legendary watering hole. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 6487 W. WESTERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3754
Barb’s Bakery House-baked goods famous for cinnamon twists, doughnuts, croissants and more. $ 112 N. MILL ST.,
NORTHPORT, 231.386.5851
Bella Fortuna North Traditional Florentine cuisine created by an Italian chef who trained at the world-renown Peck Gastronomy in Milan. Traditional Tuscan family dinners on Sundays. Outdoor dining on an award-winning terrace featuring a competition level bocce court and outdoor bar. D • BAR • $$ 104 MAIN ST., LAKE LEELANAU, 231.994.2400
Blu Exquisite regional cuisine from chef Randy Chamberlain in an intimate setting on Sleeping Bear Bay.
Hearth & Vine Café at Black Star Farms Farm-to-table menu that pairs with Black Star Farm’s wine, cider and craft cocktails. LD • BAR • $-$$ 10844 E REVOLD RD., SUTTONS BAY,
231.944.1297
The Homestead Nonna’s Restaurant—Classically inspired, contemporary Italian cuisine. D • BAR $$-$$$ Beppi’s Sports Bar—Hand-tossed pizzas, paninis and salads. D • BAR • $-$$ 1 WOODRIDGE RD. (OFF M-22), GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.5000
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Hang-On Express Thai and Chinese classics. LD • $ 316 ST.
JOSEPH, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.0202
Joe’s Friendly Tavern A rustic, comfy spot with bar food: whitefish, burgers, sandwiches, chili and soup. BLD • BAR • $$ 11015 FRONT ST., EMPIRE, 231.326.5506
Knot Just a Bar Fish and burgers in a modern, beachy pub perched over pretty Omena Bay. LD • BAR • $-$$ 5019 BAY SHORE DR. (M-22), OMENA, 231.386.7393
La Bécasse Part the heavy velvet curtains and find a Provençal paradise. D • BAR • $$-$$$ C-675 & C-616, BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3944
Leland Lodge Bogeys— BLD • BAR • $-$$ 565 PEARL ST.,
LELAND, 231.256.9848
LeLu Café Fresh, slow food, small plates, smoothies, muffins and incredible tapas. BLD • $-$$ 109 NAGONABA ST.,
NORTHPORT, 231.386.1600
Little Traverse Inn Old World gastro pub highlights the food and beer of the British Isles. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 149
E. HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY. 231. 228.2560
The Manor on Glen Lake Fine family dining in a renovated lakeside inn. LD • BAR • $-$$ 7345 W. GLENMERE RD.,
GLEN LAKE AT THE NARROWS, 231.334.0150
D • BAR • $$$$ LAKE ST., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.2530
Market 22 Deli, pizza, bakery. Eat in or take out. BLD • BAR • $
The Bluebird A mainstay for locals and boaters since 1927. Specialties: cinnamon rolls, whitefish, seafood, steak, pasta, creative ethnic feasts during the off-season. Sun. brunch. LD • BAR $$ 102 E. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9081
Martha’s Leelanau Table A European-style cafe with an emphasis on regional cuisine made from scratch, including some gluten free dishes and pastries. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 413
Boone Dock’s Log lodge with roomy deck, shrimp, burgers, steaks. LD • BAR • $$ 5858 MANITOU, GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.6444 Boone’s Prime Time Pub Seafood, steaks and burgers in a cozy cabin with a fireplace and a lively, friendly wait staff. LD • BAR • $$ 102 ST. JOSEPH, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6688
Big Cat Brewing Company Formerly the Cedar Rustic Inn, serves the same great comfort food including pot roast, perch and Southern-fried chicken, but now with housebrewed beer. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 8699 S. GOOD HARBOR TR.,
CEDAR, 231.228.2282
The Cove Seafood, steaks and great bar food (don’t miss the Chubby Mary—a bloody Mary with a smoked chub in it!) served up in the heart of Fishtown on the Leland River. Sunny days, catch a seat at Rick’s Café on the deck
497 E HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6422
N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2344
North Country Grill & Pub The Boone family keeps the classics (whitefish, prime rib, and yellow belly perch) while flirting with fondue, fried pickles, Phillys and Cubans. LD • BAR • $$ 420 ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.5000
Nine Bean Rows Café Farm-to-table European-style café with a menu that changes with what is in season. Local brews, ciders, wines and craft cocktails. LD • BAR 303 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.1175
North End Eatery Fun, creative, delicious burgers, salads, pizza, sandwiches, breakfasts. BLD • $-$$$ 215 MILL ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.7536 Northport Brewing Small craft brewery featuring appetizers, indoor lounge, covered patio and beer garden. LD • BAR
LD • BAR • $$-$$$ LELAND, 231.256.9834
• $ 112 W. NAGANOBA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1101
Dick’s Pour House Homemade soups and pies, sandwiches, pizza. LD • BAR • $-$$ 103 W. PHILIP ST., LAKE LEELANAU,
Pegtown Station Pizza, subs, burgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast—all done well. BL • $ 8654 S MAPLE CITY RD.,
231.256.9912
MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6692
Earth Wind & Fryer Fresh, funky street food from this food truck. Duck burgers anyone? LD • $ 112 W NAGONABA ST.,
Riverside Inn Creative dishes made with seasonal local ingredients in this handsome 100-year-old spot with a relaxing river vista. Award-winning Sun. brunch. D • BAR •
NORTHPORT, 231.432.0268
NEW Fig's Sandwiches, breakfasts, salads homemade with
$$-$$$ 302 E. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9971
$$ 202 WEST MAIN STREET, LAKE LEELANAU, 231.256.7720
local ingredients. Great selection of vegetarian dishes. BL •
Sisson’s Main Street Specialties Fresh pastries, salads and soups. L • $ 203 N. MAIN ST., LELAND, 231.256.9201
Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern Rustic family-style roadhouse known for burgers, soups and raspberry pie. LD • BAR
Streetside Grille Seafood, burgers, pasta, flatbread pizzas, great beer list and more. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 111 N. ST. JOSEPH ST.,
• $ 7144 N. M-22, BETWEEN NORTHPORT AND LELAND, 231.386.9923
SUTTONS BAY, 231.866.4199
Funistrada Casual trattoria features Italian specialties such as veal saltimbocca and lasagna. D • BAR • $$ 4566 MCFAR-
The Tribune Ice Cream and Eatery House-cured lox, breakfast burritos, meatloaf sammies and burgers share the menu at this fun Northport eat spot. BLD • $ 110 E. NAGONABA ST.,
LANE, MAPLE CITY/BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3900
Garage Bar & Grill BBQ & bar eats are served at this pared-down watering hole with garage doors & a dogfriendly patio. LD • BAR • $-$$ 108 S WAUKAZOO ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386. 5511
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NORTHPORT, 231.386.1055
Trish’s Dishes Crepes, omelets, salads, gourmet sandwiches. BLD • $ 407 E MAIN ST., LELAND, 231.994.2288
Historic Log Lodge & Carriage House Built by Francis Haserot in 1918, this 5000SF Log Lodge has been preserved & updated w/custom kitchen, baths & all mechanicals. Massive logs with chinking in superb condition. 4-5 BR’s, 3K Baths, an office, loft & lots of built in shelving. 2 gorgeous wood burning, stone fireplaces. Located near the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula on 10 acres, this was once part of Cherry Home – the largest cherry orchard in the world & also used for a girls summer camp; “Camp CaHo” (canoe & horse). A detached stone carriage house/cottage has living quarters & a 3 car garage w/ office above. The perfect corporate retreat or family compound. Includes an adjoining lot - part of Cherry Homes w/5 shared beach accesses, tennis, park, clubhouse. $845,000.
Shelly Brunette
231.642.6436 shelly@shellysells.com
521 Randolph St Traverse City MI 49684
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