Bennethum's Northern Inn
Warm hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. Because we are family-owned and operated, we personalize your visits and attend to special needs. Our staff is our greatest asset and we work hard with them to create extraordinary dining experiences.
Our wine list is a compilation of our favorites from around the world. Our new wine cellar and Retail Program showcase these items and make them readily available for takeout at extremely moderate pricing. Our draught program includes ever-rotating microbrews and our cocktails are handcrafted with the finest ingredients.
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Popular dishes
Parmesan Encrusted Walleye
Great Lakes Walleye, Crispy Parmesan & Panko Crust, Garlic Beurre Blanc, Fingerling Potatoes, Market Veg
11 reviews
*Rib Eye Steak
Signature-Seasoned & Char-Grilled, Battered Onion Rings, Fingerling Potatoes, Market Veg
7 reviews
Black Forest Schnitzel
Fried Pork Medallions, Black Forest Ham, Bubbling Swiss Cheese, Forest Mushroom Sauce, House-Made Spätzle
6 reviews
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Everything was GREAT! Waitstaff was courteous, food was EXCELLENT and we received our food very QUICKLY. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The best cream of mushroom soup and bread we ever had. Portions are large. Will definitely be back.
The food was OUTSTANDING. The service was great. My only tiny negative comment is that we were sat at a table in the middle of the room so people were staring at us the whole time, it was a little awkward but I know they are doing the best they can with seating during a pandemic. (to avoid this, book a reservation in advance.) The food, drinks and service are amazing.
It is not unreasonable to expect the best experience when dining at Bennethum’s .The family has built that expectation. The food is always the best. On this night our server was Teresa. She too was the best. We have never had anything but the best. Josh is always the best host. Finally I would say if you haven’t already dined at Bennethum’s you are in for something very special. If you are a local you already know that. If you are visiting I would simply say Enjoy.
Great restaurant for Happy Hour. Food is excellent, wine menu and waitstaff outstanding!!!! The owner Josh always stops by the table to ask how the food was and leaves his personal touch..
Everything was perfect!! The Oysters we’re so fresh and yummy!!
Family Birthdays
Try the sheet cake brownie. Delicious!!! Staff is always attentive and the food is the best in Northern Michigan.
We love dining at Bennethum’s! The food is excellent and our server was too! Our party of 6 took advantage of the happy hour and ate a bit earlier than normal. I would recommend making reservations because it is popular!
Thank you for your continued support and for the wonderful rating, Kayl.
Delicious as always! Ordered my entire meal off the small plate happy hour menu. It was so delicious and I took food home for lunch.
Thank you for joining us and for sharing your feedback, Michelle. We appreciate your support and hope to see you for another great meal soon.
Best place in northern Michigan
The food was excellent! I appreciated the waitress allowing us to try the wine before ordering. Definitely a wonderful dinner experience!
Thank you for the feedback and support, Aaron. We hope to see you for another great meal soon.
As always never dissatisfied or disappointed with food or service love this place and everyone there Job well done !!!
Thank you for adding to our wonderful feedback. We are grateful for your support and look forward to serving you again soon.
Wonderful drinks and dinner.
This is my favorite restaurant to go to meet with friends, have consistently excellent food, drink and conversation. I especially love it in the summer when we can sit out on the lawn and dine. It's like home, only better because someone else cooks and brings the food out. I love the wait staff; they are professional and friendly in a home town way. Five stars to them. I'm so glad they've survived the pandemic!
Excellent food and great service, would definitely dine again
Thank you, Susan. We're grateful for folks like you and hope to have another opportunity to serve you soon.
Great food, service! Best restaurant in town, ran by an awesome family!
Thank you for the feedback and stars. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Always a fantastic experience. Food is always so good!
Thank you for the feedback, Scott. We understand that consistency is key so feedback like this really means the world to us.
60th Birthday - table reserved, amazing meal & dinner experience (not our first with Bennethums’).
We visit Here for nearly all of our special occasions. We are never disappointed with the food, service and ambiance.
Thank you for the feedback. We're honored to be your go-to when you have a special occasion.
Amazing night out. The food is unbelievably delicious. I’ve never had even an average experience here. Everything is fantastic.
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Everything was perfect 🤩 Our server was super friendly, and we enjoyed every single bite, we even got lemon blueberry cheesecake to go since we were so full. Josh and his staff are always a pleasure to be around.
Great food, wonderful service
Always enjoy our dining experience there
Thank you, Sharla. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you for another wonderful meal soon.
Bennethums rarely disaapoints. It's pricey, but worth every bite. Sloan S was an amazing server!
Best perch ever! Loved the fingerling potatoes and the bread was delicious.
Thank you for the feedback, Kerry. We especially love to see which menu items were a big favorite. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.
Always fabulous food and libations at Bennethums. So happy to resume our dining experiences there. Love the Coconut Cloud Martinis!
Thank you for joining us and for sharing your feedback. We're glad to be back and truly appreciate your support.
Top notch, you will not be disappointed. Everything was excellent.
Incredible food, incredible staff, incredible ownership.
Thank you for your support, Mike. It means the world to see that you enjoy what we do.
It was the best food I’ve had in a long time. The ambiance was nice but there was no lighting above our table. The service was top rate and the food was brought to the table steaming hot! It’s a bit pricey but each plate has enough food for two to split if you desired. I give them 5 stars.
Amazing as always! Great food, service, ambiance. Best place around!
Thank you, Danielle. We love to see that things have been consistently great for you.
So happy that Bennethams is open again for great food! The weeks seemed like months but, glad we can get out for a great meal
Thank you everyone at Bennethams for hanging in there. We are in this together.
We're so glad to be back! Thank you for the warm welcome, we truly appreciate your support.
Our meals at Benethum's never ceases to impress us. The service is always top notch and food fantastic. The servers are always friendly! I highly recommend it.
Great food, excellent service, super experience for a couple of old folks
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Everything was top notch. Our food was excellent. I had the scallops and hubby had the steak. Both we prepared perfectly.
I love this place! Food and service is always outstanding!
Thank you for the feedback and rating. We love to see that the service was just as wonderful as the food.
Our favorite place, not just in Gaylord but Northern lower Michigan!
Thank you for the support and feedback, Laurie. We're honored to be your #1.
Always the BEST FOOD!
Great Service
Ahi Tuna could have been of higher quality
Excellent meal, excellent service and excellent environment!
Thank you for the rating and feedback, Laura.
Absolutely love going to Bennethums! They have the best food and the staff is always amazing! If you're look for a good date night spot or just some awesome food this is the place!
Thank you for the feedback and perfect rating. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.
FAQs
Bennethum's Northern Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.
Bennethum's Northern Inn does offer gift cards which you can purchase here https://bennethums.com/shop/.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.
