restaurant guide | dining BENZIE / MANISTEE / WEXFORD Mackinaw City
Evergreen Resort Terrace Room restaurant—Stellar water and woods views plus American fare, Sun. brunch and sandwiches. BLD • BAR • $$ Curly’s Up North Bar & Grill—Casual bar food in a snug knotty-pine setting. Live entertainment.
Petoskey
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Frankfort Beulah Benzonia
Traverse City
Onekama Manistee
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BENZONIA/BEULAH/ HONOR/THOMPSONVILLE
The Cherry Hut Homemade cherry pies, jams, jellies, redand-white-clad servers and American-style food. LD • $-$$ 211 N. MICHIGAN AVE. (US 31), BEULAH, 231.882.4431
Cold Creek Inn Perch, planked whitefish, homemade pizza, burgers. LD • BAR • $-$$ 185 S.BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5531 Crystal Café American café-style breakfast and lunch.
LD • BAR • $$ 7880 MACKINAW TRAIL, CADILLAC, 231.775.9947
231.889.3001
Hermann’s European Cafe Austrian-born master pastry chef Hermann Suhs creates international cuisine, seasonal specialties and divine desserts in an alpenhaus-style dining room. LD • BAR • $$ 214 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.9563
Blue Fish Kitchen & Bar New American cuisine, traditional fare, vegetarian and vegan. LD • BAR $-$$$ 312 RIVER
Herraduras Mexican Bar & Grill Authentic dishes like flautas, enchiladas and carnitas, plus shrimp chimis and steaks. LD • BAR • $ 1700 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.4575 Lakeside Charlie’s A fine deck on Lake Mitchell. The hunt club–style restaurant features burgers, aged beef, fish and wild game. LD • BAR • $$ 301 S. LAKE MITCHELL, CADILLAC,
231.775.5332
Maggie’s Tavern Chili, burgers, steaks, wet burritos and kid selections are served up in a lively 19th-century setting. LD • BAR • $ 523 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.1810
Timbers Restaurant Family-owned restaurant with steaks, prime-rib pasta , whitefish, craft beer, regional wines gourmet pizza, specialty salads. LD • BAR • $-$$ 5535 M-115, CADIL-
BL • $ 1681 BENZIE HWY. BENZONIA, 231.882.9565
LAC, 231.775.6751, FRANKFORT/ELBERTA
Crystal Mountain Resort Thistle Pub & Grille—Woodpaneled eatery, continental and Scottish specialties. LD • BAR • $-$$$ Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar—Family Favorites. BLD • BAR • $-$$ M-115, THOMPSONVILLE, 231.946.3585 OR
Bayview Grille Burgers, steaks, homemade beignets, liege waffles, wings, mussels and crabcakes at this casual eatery.
231.378.2000
BLD • $-$$ 727 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.8050, BAYVIEWGRILLE.COM
The Cabbage Shed Suds, and superb eats like seared scallops, rack of lamb and Ritz-crusted walleye. D • $-$$ 198
Geno’s Sports Bar and Grill Burgers, broasted chicken, pizza, soups, salads. LD • BAR • $ 14848 THOMPSON AVE.,
FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9843
Hungry Tummy Restaurant Full breakfasts (chicken-fried steak, eggs and gravy ... ), pizza, broasted chicken and more.
Coho Locally sourced cuisine and a spacious patio overlooking Betsie Bay. Fantastic Happy Hour, fine wines, spirits and Michigan beers. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 320 MAIN ST.,
THOMPSONVILLE, 231.378.2554
BLD • BAR • $-$$ 226 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5103
FRANKFORT, 231.352.6053
L’chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and bagels. BL • $ 274 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.5221
Conundrum Cafe Light lunch fare, Hawaiian shave ice and alcohol available to purchase. BL • $-$$ 603 FRANKFORT AVE,
Papa J’s Pizzeria & Diner Sparkling diner serving homemade dishes and fine pizza pie. Weekend buffets and everyday pizza lunch buffet. BLD • $ 10583 MAIN ST., HONOR, 231.325.7070
ELBERTA, 231.352.8150
Crescent Bakery Artisanal breads, pies, cheesecakes, and hand- decorated cookies. BL • $ 404 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4611
Platte River Inn Classic dining in a casual atmosphere. Steaks, Italian, Mexican. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 10921 MAIN ST.,
Dinghy’s Legendary for smoked meats, including ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, turkey legs, chicken wings and fish fry. LD • BAR • $$ 415 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.4702
The Roadhouse Fresh Mex with a cool cantina atmosphere. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1058 MICHIGAN AVE., (US 31), BENZONIA,
Hotel Frankfort Fine dining served up at this in-town inn.
Ursa Major Bistro Breakfast, burgers sandwiches. BLD •
The Fusion Asian delights like fiery curries and lettuce wraps (plus creative cocktails) served in a serene atmosphere on Frankfort’s main drag. BLD • $–$$ 300 MAIN ST.,
HONOR, 231.227.1200
231.882.9631
$-$$ 245 S BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.383.4250
CADILLAC
After 26 Casual eatery dedicated to employing adults with developmental disabilities and cognitive impairment. BLD • $ 127 W. CASS ST., CADILLAC, 231.468.3526, AFTER26PROJECT.ORG
Blue Heron Cafe Dazzling upscale sandwiches, soups and salads as well as from-scratch pastries. BL • $ 304 N. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.5461
Cadillac Grill This lodge–style, car-themed eatery’s cuisine runs from bar food to fine dining. LD • BAR • $$ 7839 E. 46
K RD., OVERLOOKING THE ELDORADO GOLF COURSE, CADILLAC, 231.779.3663
Clam Lake Beer Company 40 craft beers on tap, wood-fired pizzas, grilled angus burgers. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 106 MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.6150
Coyote Crossing Resort Full bar & restaurant with Northwoods décor set on beautiful property in the Manistee National Forest. American fare. Live music. Open six days a week year round. LD • BAR • $$ 8593 S. 13 RD., CADILLAC, 231.862.3212
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club & Restaurant Fresh fish, aged beef, Mediterranean rack of lamb and an emphasis on local ingredients all served with a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. BLD • $-$$$ 14710 NORTHWOOD HWY., ARCADIA,
ST., MANISTEE. 231.887.4188
Blue Waters Café Breakfast, brunch, burgers, Mexican, sandwiches, seafood. BLD • BAR • $ 155 8TH ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.4501
Boathouse Grill Fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and sandwiches, nightly specials. LD • BAR • $-$$ 440 RIVER ST., MAN-
ISTEE, 231.723.2300
Bungalow Inn This former rustic cabin offers steak, ribs and fish-fry specials, perch. LD • BAR • $-$$ 1100 28TH ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.8000
The Glenwood Casual dining, almond-battered shrimp and bleu cheese filet mignon, homemade desserts. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. D • BAR • $–$$$ 4604 MAIN ST., ONEKAMA, 231.889.3734
House of Flavors 50s diner featuring family style breakfasts, lunch and dinner. And, yes, a full ice cream menu. BLD
• $-$$ 284 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.887.4600
Rico’s East Lake’s welcoming, true North watering hole with fresh smelt, burgs, and smoky adobo beef spring rolls. LD • BAR • $-$$ 900 CABERFAE HWY. (M-55), MANISTEE, 231.723.3721
River Street Station Cheers-esque, smoky burgerand-ribs joint with a summer deck that affords an up-close view of the freighter action along the Manistee River. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 350 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.723.8411
Shay’s M22 Steaks, chops, whitefish. Emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients. Great wine and beer list. LD • BAR • $-$$ 4472 CRESCENT BEACH RD., ONEKAMA, 231.889.3121 T.J.’s Pub Take a step down from the sloped sidewalk for panini, mex and pizza below the stately Ramsdell Inn. LD •
BAR • $ 99 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.398.9174
Yellow Dog Café Fabulous coffee, sandwiches, baked goods. LD • $ 4850 MAIN ST, ONEKAMA, 231.508.5008
BLD • $-$$$ 231 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.8090
FRANKFORT, 231.352.4114
L’chayim Delicatessen NY-style deli with sandwiches and bagels. BL • $-$$ 325 MAIN STREET, FRANKFORT, 231.352.5220 Lighthouse Café Robust breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, perch, liver and onions. BLD • $–$$ 735 FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA. 231.352. 5273
Papano’s Pizza Traditional pizza pie. D • $–$$ 334 MAIN ST.,
FRANKFORT, 231.352.6700
Mayfair Tavern Burgers, steaks, fish. LD • BAR $-$$ 515
FRANKFORT AVE., ELBERTA, 231.352.9136
Stormcloud Brewing Brewing Belgian-inspired ales to pair with inventive, smart bistro fare. LD • BAR • $-$$ 303 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.0118
The Manitou Whitefish, perch, duck with cherry sauce, ribs, steaks, seafood. Nine miles north of Frankfort on M-22.
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D • BAR • $$-$$$ 4349 NORTH SCENIC HWY., HONOR, 231.882.4761
Villa Marine Friday fish special. Saturday prime rib. American cooking. LD • $-$$ 228 MAIN ST., FRANKFORT, 231.352.5450, MANISTEE/ARCADIA/ONEKAMA
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