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Dining & Restaurants

Don't miss the many unique restaurants in West Michigan communities including Ludington, Manistee, Scottville, Hamlin Lake, Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Pentwater. Choose from fine dining, cozy cafes, pubs, coffee shops and good old fashioned family restaurants. Each place comes with small-town, friendly service that makes your dining experience complete.

Annie & Teddy's Ice Cream
4825 Main St., Onekama, MI 49675
Big Boy Restaurant
5275 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-7670
www.ludingtonbigboy.com
Enjoy your meal in our bright and cheery atmosphere. Offering a complete breakfast (served anytime!) lunch, and dinner menu. Daily breakfast buffet (seasonal) and year-round weekend buffet. Soup, salad, and fruit bar daily. Clean and friendly, exceptional service. Carry out available. Open daily 6am, Sundays at 7am. Wireless internet.
Boathouse Bar & Grille
5164 W. Monroe, Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-4588
Boathouse Bar & Grille
Comfortable atmosphere, great food, and a beautiful view of Pentwater Lake is what you'll find at Boathouse Bar & Grill. Featuring widescreen TV and a full bar. Delicious homemade soup, sandwiches, burgers, Mexican fare, and more. Just outside Pentwater city limits, so parking is easy and plentiful. Visit us on Facebook.
Boathouse Grill
440 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-2300
Bones & Butts, LLC
106 N. James St., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-0815
www.bonesandbutts.com
Ludington's only BBQ rib restaurant. Our sweet, tangy, homemade sauce coats our chicken and ribs, making them delicious and mouthwatering good! We also serve pulled pork and sides such as cole slaw, beans, potato salad and corn bread. Take out or dine outside. Located in the James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Brenda's Harbor Cafe
316 S. James St., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-7434
www.brendasharborcafe.com
Friendly, fast, affordable. This family style restaurant has a clean, cheery atmosphere, casual nautical decor. Breakfast, lunch served daily starting at 5am. Great flavors, hearty portions, homemade soups. Closest family restaurant to the Lake Michigan Carferry dock, just one block from Harbor View Marina. Free Wi-Fi.
Bungalow Inn
1100 28th St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-8000
www.thebungalowinn.com
Everybody knows the Bungalow is the place to eat in Manistee! They were voted #1 breakfast in town and well known for their gourmet burgers and juicy prime rib. Great selection of salads, steaks, seafood, and Mexican. Full bar, separate banquet room for rehearsal dinners and weddings. Catering available.
China Buffet - Manistee
115 Cypress St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 398-8889
Chuck Wagon Pizza
971 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2852
Country Club Restaurant & Lounge
at Manistee Golf & Country Club, 500 Cherry St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-2500
www.manisteegolfandcc.com
Distinctive dining in an elegant, historic setting. Dining capacity ranges from 25-150 guests. Manager Jan Parker-Kartes will assist you with your plans including menu recommendations, beverage service, decorations, and more. Each party or event receives personal attention to specific details. Country Club membership is not required to book our banquet room or to enjoy our amenities. Accepting bookings now for April 15 through October 31, 2009.
Dockside Restaurant & Pizzeria
401 Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-3142
Enjoy your meal or drink with the best view of Pentwater Lake from our outdoor deck. Specializing in hand tossed pizza, with either thick or thin crust. Breakfast is served all day...or choose a hamburger, salad, sub, or sandwich for lunch or dinner. Open seven days a week.
Emerson Lake Inn
7786 E. US-10, Walhalla, MI 49458, (231) 757-2385
Fish Tale Cafe
5159 Main St., Onekama, MI 49675, (231) 889-4099
Gardener's Folly
119 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-7773
Golden Bakery & Pizza
8007 W. Taylor Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436, (231) 873-0276
Heron At The River
US 31 & M-22, Manistee, MI 49660
House of Flavors Restaurant
284 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 398-9510
Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs
5485 W. US-10 (next to Walgreens), Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-6363
www.hungryhowies.com
"Flavored Crust" pizzas make Hungry Howie's the tastiest! Our products are made fresh to order. Full line of oven baked subs, Howie bread, buffalo wings, chicken tenders, and garden fresh salads. We serve Pepsi products, and deliver to Ludington, Scottville, & Hamlin Lake. Locally owned and operated with dine-in seating available.
Jamesport Brewing Company
410 S. James St., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-2522
www.jamesportbrewingco.com
Don't miss Ludington's only Brewpub. Great food and service in a kid-friendly, casual atmosphere. Serving lunch, dinner and cocktails. Try our own hand-crafted beers and delicious homemade specials. Also offering brewery tours, Wi-Fi and covered deck dining. Just blocks from the carferry docks.
Kuntry Kubbard Restaurant
5474 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5217
Home cooking, family prices. Daily breakfast specials. Weekend breakfast and dinner buffets (served daily summers). All dinners include homemade soup and salad bar. Sandwiches, fish, ribs, steaks, pork chops, chicken, kid's menu. Delicious homemade pies, rolls. Air-conditioned. Open daily 7am Mar.-Oct., at intersection of Old US-31/US-10.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
12 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420, (231) 873-4345
Lakeside Restaurant
445 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 887-4200
Lakewinds Restaurant
8407 W. Silver Lake Rd., (Silver Lake), Mears, MI 49436, (231) 873-0927
Little Caesars Pizza
5720 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5178
Home of Hot-N-Ready Pizza! One large pepperoni or sausage pizza, just $5.55 all day every day. Lunch special: pizza slices, 99 cents. Also, enjoy our famous Crazy Bread, "yummy" Italian Cheese Bread, fresh salads, or our tasty Caesar Chicken Wings. Open daily at 11am. Locally owned and operated.
Luciano's Ristoranti
103 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2244
www.lucianosristoranti.com
The exceptional taste of Italy is at Luciano's. Classic Italian dishes: Veal Luciano, Chicken Picata, Beef Tenderloin, Shrimp Scampi. We offer sandwiches, fish, chicken, steaks...and gluten-free pasta and pizza. Enjoy lunch or dinner in our restaurant, take your meal out, or we deliver. Daily dinner specials. Cocktails.
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
W. US-10 at Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-6666
www.mancinosofnwmich.com
Original recipes, uncompromised quality make Mancino's a local favorite! We use only the freshest ingredients. Our grinder and pizza dough is made from scratch daily. Serving wings, salads, pasta, wraps, specialty pizzas and traditional favorites. Dine in, carry out. Delivery to Ludington, Hamlin Lake, Scottville, Pentwater! Open daily at 11am.
Marilyn's Style
226 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-5008
McDonalds of Manistee
1630 US 31 S., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-4377
Northside Bar
US 31 & Monroe St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-9118
Old Hamlin Restaurant
122 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4251
www.oldhamlin.com
Good home cooking since 1942. Homemade baked goods, big sandwich selection, Greek, Italian, Mexican. Large menu selection, soup/salad bar, daily specials. Fri.--all you can eat fish fry; Sun.--prime rib or roast chicken. Weekends April-November: breakfast & brunch buffets. Summer: daily buffets. Beer, wine, cocktails. Historic family restaurant, downtown Ludington.
Open Hearth Grille & Bar
Polk Rd. & 56th Ave., (Silver Lake), Mears, MI 49436, (231) 873-8800
Orchard Market Family Restaurant
8400 N. US-31, Freesoil, MI 49411, (231) 464-5534
Pentwater House of Flavors
210 Hancock, Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-4009
www.pentwaterflavors.com
Come visit our quaint family restaurant in downtown Pentwater. We serve up authentic Chicago Dogs, 24 flavors of soft serve ice cream and more than 36 hand dipped ice cream flavors. Home of the Super Pig! Also enjoy burgers, sandwiches, nachos, fries, and a variety of drinks. Across from the Village Green.
Pizza Hut of Manistee
1526 S. US-31, Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-3200
PM Steamers
502 W. Loomis, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-9555
www.pmsteamers.com
Casual waterfront dining overlooking the city marina and carferry. Gracious service, spectacular sunset views, deck dining available. We're committed to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in our seasonal changing menu. Choose from prime rib, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, and award-winning desserts. Cocktails, Michigan wines. Reservations, casual attire welcome.
Port City Grill
318 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 398-9448
River St. Station
350-1/2 River St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-8411
Sands Restaurant
8448 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436, (231) 873-5257
Schooner's Island Bar & Grill
211 E. Main St., Hart, MI 49420, (231) 873-2378
Shay's Chop House
4427 Crescent Beach, Onekama, MI 49675, (231) 889-3121
Spanky's Pizza
4743 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-7499
Stafono's Restaurant of Manistee
50 Authur St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-4400
Steak & Egger
2516 N. US 31, Scottville, MI 49454, (231) 757-9686
That Place
4133 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420, (231) 873-8883
www.thatplacerestaurant.com
Our 50s and 60s themed family style restaurant features specialty sandwiches and desserts, burgers, chicken, plus breakfast served all day. Dine in or drive through--we're right on your way! Also home of "That Fudge," "That Jam," hillbilly stemware. Just off the Hart/Silver Lake expressway exit.
The Antler
283 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-2911
Best burgers and spirits around! Generations have met at The Antler for good food and drink. We're open all year and feature a full menu. Enjoy meeting with friends and family on our newly remodeled second floor with outdoor deck that overlooks the Pentwater Village Green. Community oriented, quality committed!
The Brown Bear
278 Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-5444
The Painted Lady Saloon
723 Kosciusko St., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-2487
The Painted Lady Saloon Facebook Page
Great food, great service, even better prices! Enjoy specialties like delicious broasted chicken, fresh salads and homemade soups. Try the pepperjack crab or chicken pot pie soup! Large menu selection including appetizers, sandwiches, Mexican, and seafood. Serving lunch, dinner and cocktails daily. Located east on 8th street, east off US-31.
Village Cafe & Pub
347 Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449, (231) 869-4626
www.thevillagecafeandpub.com
Everybody meets at the Village Cafe & Pub, overlooking beautiful Pentwater Lake. Feel comfortable in our warm and friendly ambiance, and enjoy a variety of dishes including salads, sandwiches, fish, prime rib, and pasta. The Pub serves homemade pizzas and features live entertainment. Call about our stand up comedy nights.
Whippy Dip
591 N. 18th Ave., Silver Lake, MI 49436, (231) 873-4715

For more West Michigan restaurants and dining information, check out these additional dining links:



Dining in Manistee, Michigan -- Experience the many restaurants in the Manistee area, from casual fine dining to pubs and family restaurants.
Restaurants & Dining in Ludington, Michigan -- Choose from fine dining, cozy cafes, pubs, coffee shops, fast food and good home cooking in downtown Ludington.
Dining and Restaurants in the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area -- Enjoy a large selection of dining venues in Silver Lake, Mears, Hart and Pentwater.
Pentwater, Michigan Restaurants and Dining -- Pentwater's restaurants offer hearty breakfasts, elegant brunches, leisurely lunches and romantic dinners along the lakeshore.
Restaurants and Dining near the Pere Marquette River -- The Pere Marquette River runs along the communities of Ludington, Scottville, Custer, Walhalla, Branch, and Baldwin in West Michigan.
Hamlin Lake Restaurants & Dining -- Come by boat or car to dine on Hamlin Lake or visit one of the many restaurants in nearby Ludington.
Dining in Scottville, Michigan -- Scottville is one of the finest rural communities in West Michigan. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a casual lunch, or a juicy steak - you'll find it here.
Northern Michigan Dining & Restaurants -- In Northern Michigan, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Petoskey have many incredible cafes, coffee shops, delis, casual restaurants and fine waterfront dining.
Lakeshore Menu Guide -- Enjoy dining in many of our beautiful and scenic Lake Michigan destinations. This website includes restaurants in both Northern and West Michigan.

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Northern Michigan

Dining & Restaurants

Dining....we have wonderful dining options! Northern Michigan, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs and Petoskey are known for activities and one of those activities has to be dining. Hungry? We can help!

Our many Up North cafes, coffee shops, delis, casual and fine restaurants, and waterfront dining give you choices for every meal of the day--family restaurants, too! Our dining establishments pride themselves on serving great food with fabulous customer service.

Visit any of these dining spots for a great restaurant experience.

BC Pizza Harbor Springs
1030 State St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-2424
Hand-tossed, thin, regular or pan pizzas. Dare to try 20" SARGE! Subs, wraps, grinders, wings, salads, nachos, burritos, fajitas, pastas. Lunch Buffet and nightly specials. Dine-in, take-out, delivery in the Harbor Springs area. Looking for a great pizza restaurant? BC Pizza!
Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club
600 Birchwood Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-2166
www.birchwoodcc.com
Capabilities to cater any size on site or of fsite special event with the most talented event planning, restaurant, dining and culinary staff in the area. Contact us today!
Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-3000, 800-GO-BOYNE
www.boyne.com
Open daily and serving an unforgettable breakfast buffet and dinners. Offering fine dining to casual fare, sushi nights, patio entertainment, and summer dinner theatre. Boyne Highlands has a restaurant and dining experience for the whole family. Banquet facilities for special events.
Chang Cuisine
930 State St , Fairview Square, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-7107
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful taste of Chinese, Thai cuisine, and sushi at this restaurant. All made fresh-to-order. Outstanding flavors that will bring you back for more. Take-out or dine-in. Located in the Fairview Square one minute from downtown Harbor Springs. Dining with a flare!
Crow's Nest
4601 N. State Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-6011
www.crowsnest-harborsprings.com
This well-known restaurant is located 10 miles north of Harbor Springs and two miles from M-119. Outdoor dining, Great Lakes' fish, steaks, pastas and pizza. We also cater. Casual dining with a creative menu. Sit at the bar, too! Open May-September.
Garden Cafe at Pond Hill
5581 S Lake Shore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-3276
www.pondhill.com
Delicious lunches created using fresh produce and meats grown onsite. Enjoy an outdoor deck and a great menu of Black Angus burgers, wraps, soups, wine, and more. Shop at the Farm, visit the tasting room of the Harbor Springs Winery and dine in the Cafe. The Cafe is open June-October 11 am-3 pm.
Island Bean Coffee & Hollywood Market
110 W. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-9998
www.islandbeancoffeecompany.com
This tiny restaurant spot is a find! Enjoy quality Seattle's best coffee, juice drinks, fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods and Panini sandwiches grilled on freshly baked focaccia. Relax and enjoy a friendly atmosphere with inside or outside dining under the covered street-side patio. The attached Hollywood market offers gourmet convenience goods, newspapers, ready-made sandwiches and cigarettes.
Legs Inn
6425 N. Lake Shore Dr., Cross Village, MI 49749, 231-526-2281
www.legsinn.com
Freep.com "Great Michigan Eats." Travelocity.com "Local Favorite." Landmark destination and family restaurant. Authentic Polish/American cuisine. Unique atmosphere and decor. Garden dining with Lake Michigan views.
Mary Ellen's Place
145 E. Main St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-5591
www.maryellensplace.com
Non-smoking restaurant. Old-fashioned soda fountain newsstand. Dining specialties include omelets, homemade soup, chili. Stuffed hash browns, phosphates, malts. Open 361 days. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Northern Lights Recreation Bar & Grill
8865 Harbor-Petoskey Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-347-3100
www.northernlightsrec.com
Full service, family restaurant. Home of the tastiest pizza, sandwiches, and dinners. Featuring creative whitefish entrees. Large beer and wine selections. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Banquet facilities, service, food/dining and fun for groups from 5-200 for meetings, rehearsal dinners, weddings, birthday parties, sporting events, fund raising.
Stafford's Bay View Inn
2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770, 231-347-2771
www.staffords.com/bayview
Offers guests the grace and romance of a bygone era, set against the exquisite views of Little Traverse Bay. This charming country inn was built in 1886 and has enchanted visitors for over 125 years. Some of northern Michigan's finest dining can be experienced in our Roselawn Dining Room.
Stafford's Perry Hotel
Downtown, Petoskey, MI 49770, 231-347-4000
www.staffords.com/perryhotel
Open year round, our full service hotel serves a hot breakfast with each stay, has on-site dining and entertainment, and is within walking distance of the Gaslight District. Built in 1899 as one of some twenty original luxury resort hotels, Stafford's Perry Hotel is the only one still in operation.
Stafford's Pier
102 Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-6201
www.staffords.com/pier
Our family-friendly Chart Room, elegant Pointer Room, and Dudley's Deck are favorites for waterside fine dining, superb wines, and resort-casual socializing. Year 'round!
Stafford's Weathervane
106 Pine River Ln, Charlevoix, MI 49720, 231-547-4311
www.staffords.com/weathervane
Offers signature and regional cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and is Charlevoix's only true waterfront dining, nestled along the busy Pine River Channel in downtown Charlevoix. Guests will enjoy unparalleled views of the water from inside, or choose Jeff's Deck for the ultimate in outdoor dining.
Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse
50 Highlands Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-7805
www.teddygriffins.com
Casual fine dining specializing in fresh Great Lakes fish, Angus beef, awesome pastas, our famous Ted Bread, and award-winning wine list. This restaurant features a Pub Menu with Irish Pizza. Located just off Pleasantview Road near Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands. Join us!
The New York
101 State St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-1904
www.thenewyork.com
Chef/owner Matt Bugera continues the dining tradition of favorites like house-made soups, fresh whitefish, and prime steaks in a turn-of-the-century restaurant setting. Special daily offerings might include chargrilled monk-fish in saffron sauce, roast veal with morels, or linguine Puttanesca. Espresso and Cappucino; more than 300 wines; an extensive selection of beers and spirits. Open for dinner.
Turkey's Cafe & Pizzeria
250 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-6041
Voted Best Pizza in the Northwest! Famous for outstanding breakfasts, superb sandwiches and casual family dinners. Turkey's Cafe & Pizzaria is a restaurant featuring liquor, beer, wine. Open daily. Delivery 5-9 p.m. Outdoor patio–a dining favorite!
Wooly Bugger, Roaster of Fine Coffee & Internet Cafe Harbor Springs
181 E. Main St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-242-0592
www.wbcoffee.com
Freshly roasted gourmet coffee--yes, we roast our own beans--and specialty drinks. Snack on pizza, wraps and fine quiches. Visit our internet cafe, a broadband hot spot. Custom cupcakes, too!

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