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The Argonne House, Charlevoix, MI

The Argonne House

4.8
4.8
387 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
The Argonne House is a full service family restaurant, where you can walk in a stranger and leave as friends.

We strive to not only provide exceptional food and service, but also offer you a dining experience that will leave you with memories for years to come. While our house specialty is our Famous Shrimp Dinners, we offer a variety of menu items for you to enjoy including Steaks, Seafood and Wood Fired Pizzas.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Pizzeria

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (231) 547-9331

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef Jon Kirk

  • Neighborhood

    Charlevoix

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. PaulD

    Phoenix

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Argonne's food and service NEVER disappoint. Liz, at the bar, is EXCELLENT!!!! My shrimp dinner was delicious as was my wife's cod dinner. One area they could improve on is their wine list. When we were there last year I ordered a bottle of Barolo but they were out. Same thing this year. I commented they may want to take it off the menu if they're not stocking it. Instead, I ordered a bottle of The Prisoner, an excellent blend that they had BUT it was listed on the menu for $75 but we were charged $80. Not a big deal but it's obvious they need to update their drink menu to more accurately reflect what they have and prices that are correct.
  2. CharlesG

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Predictably good food. Service is fine and prices competitive. Disappointed in my “Old fashion “. Cocktail. Glass full of crushed ice rather than the traditional single large cube. Stickler on my cocktails.
  3. RonC

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Wonderful. Acoustics problematic. Servers were great. Everyone liked the food. Just really noises.
  4. CarolineS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I excellent service and food. What going out to dinner should be like.
  5. Jackie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to Argonne House and absolutely not our last! Excellent everything from cocktails to dessert. Home made bread and coleslaw were outstanding!! Waitstaff impeccable. Cannot wait to return. Thanks for a memorable evening!!
  6. Adam

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always. Our absolute favorite restaurant in the area.
  7. VicD

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The heirloom tomatoes with burrata and pesto were incredible!
  8. DaveV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Our shrimp was over fried and seemed smaller than it used to be. This is the second year it was like that. Certainly something has changed since the building has been remodeled. Would probably not revisit again next year. We always looked forward to it on our vacation.
  9. JSAS19

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love coming here for our date night every Friday. The staff and food are awesome. Liz and Wendy take great care of us.
  10. LisaG

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Shrimp and mushroom pizza was a treat! Happy to finally try this gem of a place.
  11. MaryW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    In all the years I have eaten at the Argonne I have never had a bad meal. I think it is wonderful that I can always plan on excellent food and service. I can and do recommend the Argonne for fine service and dining and know that everyone that goes there will agree. Thank You
  12. Scotty

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fried shrimp dinners and calamari are outstanding. Service could not be better. The place is what you are looking for when you dine out.
  13. Pearl

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Table of 4-3 ordered shrimp and steak and were very pleased with their food. However, one disappointed when ordering a hamburger and requested a gluten free bread. The only gluten free was pizza crust, so requested pizza crust and would cut and put on hamburger. "That was not allowed". Really? We were willing to pay for the pizza crust with no toppings and still "this was not allowed". Also, the asparagus and burger were coated in salt. Way too much. They need to either add a gluten free bread or allow the customer to order the way we attempted.
  14. JBchief

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff was very pleasant for as busy as the restaurant was. Service was fast, and food was outstanding. Staff was great from the time walking in the door to leaving.
  15. auburnkid

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Dinner was great, but the dining room was extremely loud. Lynette our server was an absolute joy!
  16. GaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was so professional. Great menu choices. Decided on their Shetland glad zi did. Delicious and tender!
  17. KerryK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great meal - would definitely recommend a visit if you are in town.
  18. Virgil

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Special shrimp dinners were well priced but quality of fried ‘jumbo’ shrimp was quite poor. Shrimp were NOT jumbo and instead of being breaded they were battered and fried. Batter too thick and not cooked through on a couple of the pieces. Shrimp were small pieces rather than a jumbo single shrimp. Wait time between ordering and being served dinner was excessive and conversation noise level was loud as tables are close together. I do not recommend!
  19. LisaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our foursome loved our appetizers and entrees. Patty was terrific and very attentive.
  20. carguy53

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food - hot. Drinks - cold. Service - prompt and friendly. Everything you want in an upper tier restaurant. Fillet was perfectly cooked. Ample portion of whitefish, nicely seared. Roasted red pepper risotto was delicious. With an entree and an adult beverage expect to spend $40+ per person, but it was worth it.
  21. KiKi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as always. Crab cakes, fried shrimp, shrimp cocktail, filet, beet and arugula salad, pizza - our group of six had a little of everything and it was all fantastic. Our server - the cute pregnant lady (so sorry I can't remember her name) - did a great job - always service with a smile. Thank you Team Argonne House, we love dining with you!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Timely seating, friendly greetings and wonderful service
  23. TammyW

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very nice dinner! The waitress was so nice. The food was good and prepared the way we wanted. It came quickly. We ordered an appetizer as well. Great experience
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Slow at first but servers made up for it by gifting us a bottle of wine to bring home to accommodate our wait.
  25. AmyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High Top seating in the bar and Pizza! Our favorite!
  26. Michael

    Grand Rapids

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time in the area and this restaurant was suggested to us by a hotel employee. It was the best dinner we had while staying in the area. It was busy but our order came quickly and was incredible.
  27. A2girl

    Detroit

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always tip top! Servers are excellent. Food, great. Onion rings- not that great. Shrimp is always delicious
  28. AllisonH

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were exceptional! You can’t be the value. You definitely won’t leave hungry.
  29. SusanC

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    The 4 of us had 3 different entres and each was very good. The only slightly negative thing that was said was that the crab cakes could have had more crab in them but that person typically makes their own. The size of my 2 fish filets could have easily been 2 meals and all of the vegetables were cooked perfectly!
  30. BobA

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing in all aspects!!! Service is second to nine and the food is spectacular..
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had a wonderful time. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. The food was excellent!
  32. Danny

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Friendly smile as you emtered restaurant and was seated quiclkly. Wine reasonably priced and of good value.
  33. Care310

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was wonderful, staff very attentive, polite and fun. I had the whitefish, which was served with risotto and asparagus - it was very good! My husband had the shrimp and there were so many, he took some home. Delicious meal and we will definitely return.
  34. AmandaF

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was delicious, staff is amazing and so friendly, we love this place! It's a must if your in Charlevoix.
  35. JohnM

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party 0f 4 all got the fried shrimp dinner because it is the best around. Our server Chelsea was very friendly and attentive. We are looking forward to dining here again soon!
  36. JosephK

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Kassie was excellent but a bit over taxed with the number of tables she was juggling. She added to our enjoyable evening.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. The dining room we sat in was plain but pleasant. Tables were spaced out nicely.
  38. HOWARD

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience for service and dinner have eaten there many times and continue to return
  39. GeorgeJ

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was excellent, service so so, barely saw server but food made up for it
  40. Shrimp

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, great value. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Argonne House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 547-9331.

The Argonne House is rated 4.8 stars by 387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Argonne House

11929 Boyne City Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720-8923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Charlevoix

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American, Pizzeria

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Jon Kirk

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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