Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Northern Michigan

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (910)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Petoskey

About the restaurant

We have thoughtfully renovated a historic 1938 log building to a beautiful rustic chic atmosphere. Executive Chef Michael will take great care to provide our Guests a dining experience like no other. Our menu will offer a selection of ala cart steaks, seafood, salads, and shareables. We also offer an array of craft cocktails, beer, and an extensive wine selection. Michael and Maggie Wilp share a passion for quality food and service, careful attention to details, and are determined to treat every person that walks through the door as a welcome Guest.
4653 S. Straits Highway, Indian River, MI, 49749.

Top review

Donald

Dined 3 days ago

Great food everytime in a warm log cabin setting. Friendly staff and great experience overall.

Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (160)

$31 to $50

American

Petoskey

About the restaurant

1911 Restaurant serves a variety of artfully prepared entrees, appetizers, and salads. All items are prepared in-house by our talented culinary team and feature the best fresh local produce. Enjoy your meal in our charming historic dining room, or on the beautiful terrace overlooking a peaceful park with peaks of Little Traverse Bay.

Open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 5 pm to 8:30 pm

Join us for happy hour from 4 pm to 5:30 pm
$5 off appetizers
$2 off all cocktails
plus $5 off any bottle of wine

We look forward to serving you!

Top review

David

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and ambiance. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming

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Experience

Pacific Northwest Wine Dinner

NOMAD.

4.9

4.9 (438)

$31 to $50

American

Petoskey

About the restaurant

About NOMAD.
Located on the waterfront in Bay Harbor, NOMAD. offers a vibrant atmosphere that pairs well with its sharable plates, evolving wine list, and house cocktails.

Our menu was artfully crafted through the senses of a NOMAD, with flavors and influences from across the world.

Recently opened in Spring 2022, our mission is to continuously evolve while always maintaining exceptional quality and creativity.

Please note if booking outside dining, restaurant can't hold inside tables if inclement weather occurs. Thank you for your understanding.

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MarshaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great meal, excellent service, we enjoyed our meal. Will return.

Mimi & Pipi's Casa Italiana

4.9

4.9 (82)

$31 to $50

Italian

Grayling

About the restaurant

A tavola non s'invecchia: At the table one does not grow old. At Mimi and Pipi's the rich traditions of Italy come alive. Enjoy a one of a kind dining experience marked by exquisite wine offerings and fine Italian cuisine—the shared dream of Christine and Matt LaFontaine to create an authentic destination in Grayling. Mimi and Pipi's is proud to offer a comprehensive carryout experience complete with its own exclusive entrance for easier, faster ordering.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Great place nice atmosphere, great staff good change of pace from local bar food

Artisan - Traverse City

4.8

4.8 (1272)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Traverse City

About the restaurant

Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern offers a unique and innovative dining experience with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. Our Great Lakes-inspired, New American cuisine has an emphasis on farm-fresh fare from local and regional farms, celebrating the theme of craftsmanship and sustainability.
With booking a table in Artisan please advise your table will be reserved for 2 hours starting at the time of your reservation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
If you have requested a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.

Top review

Len

Dined 1 day ago

We stopped in for Mother’s Day brunch today. Everything was great. We did have to sit at a table for a while to wait for our table which wasn’t ideal but everything else was great.

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Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie - Bay City

4.8

4.8 (84)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Bay City

About the restaurant

Prost! is a new refreshing experience located in Uptown Bay City! Offering a wide selection of wine and beer from around the globe, along with perfectly crafted cocktails. Our menu encompasses the European culture from imported charcuterie and cheese, shareable plates, salads, paninis and heartier dishes. We are dedicated to ensuring our guests are given a welcoming experience and bringing something new to the community for all to enjoy!

In the summer, our intimate dining space opens to the wonderful outdoors, leading to a lovely patio experience!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review

Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

It’s was a great time for Mother’s Day! Would go back again soon

Traverse City Whiskey Co. WEEKEND BRUNCH

4.8

4.8 (12)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Traverse City

About the restaurant

Patisserie Amie Brunch is Back!

Your favorite French brunch spot, Patisserie Amie, is back—now on wheels as Le Metro Food Truck. Join Chef Eric Fritch at The Stillhouse each weekend and enjoy a delicious food truck menu and brunch cocktails.

Saturdays & Sundays | 10 AM - 1 PM

How to Brunch:
Secure Your Reservation & Ordering Time – Book on OpenTable to lock in your spot.
Food Truck Fresh – Meals are made to order, so sip, relax, and enjoy.
Brunch Cocktails – Because brunch without cocktails is just breakfast.

Top review

Erin

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great to have Patisserie Amie back, even if it's in a limited capacity. All of the food was great, but the taco with lamb and the Algerian cheese sauce was noteworthy. A unique offering and amazing taste, kudos to the team. We'll be back!

Pierson's Grille & Spirits

4.7

4.7 (203)

$30 and under

Dining Bar

Harbor Springs

About the restaurant

Pierson’s Grille & Spirits is an après-ski themed restaurant with a lively and casual atmosphere. Join us for a warm meal with a dose of nostalgia inside or on our heated dog friendly patio. We are open 365 days a year for lunch and dinner with brunch served on weekends. Pierson's is located in the historic Juilleret's building in Downtown Harbor Springs. Pierson's offers sushi, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and an assortment of entree's including our famous Ribs!
Bring the kids and let them be entertained in the game room while you enjoy the game on one of our many TV's

Top review

Audrey

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Always a go to for ya. In town, lots of variety in specials, GREAT staff…from the hostess, to bartenders, to service staff! We love Piersons. You can get something light, or a very nice entree dinner.

NoBo Riverside Food & Drink

4.6

4.6 (16)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Traverse City

About the restaurant

NoBo Riverside is a distinctive culinary destination in Traverse City, Michigan, perched above the historic Boardman River.

We unite Northern Michigan's natural beauty with contemporary cuisine, serving exclusive blends of Higher Grounds coffee, fresh pastries, innovative lunch fare, and refined evening dining—all crafted to foster community and culinary excellence.

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Judy

Dined on May 3, 2025

Food was excellent. Service was very attentive. Setting is lovely. Spring menu is small but offers a nice assortment of attractive options which all sounded good and made it hard to choose. Our group all loved our entrees (Halibut, Trout, Waygu Sirloin) and can't wait to come back again soon.

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