Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie - Bay City

4.9

4.9 (21)

$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

Eric

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Always an enjoyable dining experience. Good food and atmosphere.

Les Cheneaux Culinary School

4.8

4.8 (332)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Hessel

About the restaurant

Simplicity is the essence in good taste... In the world around you, and in food.
Experience the almost seamless setting of “up north” blue waters and pure air. Delight in the breathtaking sunsets while sipping finely crafted cocktails. An unforgettable experience in dining, with the freshest of local produce, fish and game, prepared in carefully understated fashion to respect the wonderful specialness of original flavors.

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Ann

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Fantastic meal in a beautiful waterfront setting.

Spring & Porter

4.8

4.8 (575)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Petoskey

About the restaurant

Spring & Porter features modern, globally-inspired cuisine in a refined yet welcoming environment. Chef Tommy Kaszubowski has created a menu for everyone and, when paired with our impressive wine collection, creates an experience you won't want to forget. From the selection of seasonal ingredients; and our emphasis on local purveyors to the thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu, Spring & Porter is humbled to have you as our guest.

Top review

Kay

Dined 2 days ago

Our group was a party of six. We felt the table was a bit small for 6, but happy we could be accommodated. The food is very good and well presented. Drinks are not skimpy and the wine list is extensive with a variety of price points. Reservations are a must and call well in advance.

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4.7

4.7 (590)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Petoskey

About the restaurant

We define ourselves as a Modern American Restaurant focused on local & seasonal ingredients wherever possible. We balance these with worldly ingredients, which are reinterpreted in an inviting & familiar way, to create an eclectic range of dishes. POUR prides itself on using carefully selected ingredients, which we prepare from scratch daily, to deliver to our guests. We hope to bring not only a new & unique dining experience to people in the area, but also to serve as a vessel to for the plethora of local producers to showcase their own talents & products. Pour has an extensive wine list, and hand made craft cocktail selection, along with over 15 beers on tap.

Enjoy the POUR Kitchen & Bar Experience!

Parties of 6 or more will need a credit card to hold a reservation.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

Great waiter - Tanner. Sushi delicious. Split a great burger. Overall hard to beat.

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4.6

4.6 (659)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Midland

About the restaurant

ONe eighteen is a locally owned tavern serving quality American Cuisine in a lively setting inspired by Mid-Century Modern Design in Midland. With a focus on genuine and approachable service, we look to connect family, friends and colleagues through an authentic food and beverage experience. At ONe eighteen we are proud to celebrate the history of our region, showcase our place in downtown Midland and reinforce our commitment to the well-being and growth of our community! We offer two private rooms with seating up to 28 guests. Events held in our private dining rooms include a dedicated event planner, access to basic audio visual and group dining menus.

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dan

Dined 2 days ago

Great food. High end restaurant that didn't have enough servers. Slow at taking orders, clearing tables, refilling drinks etc. Server was very nice and said she had worked there for 12 years. I will go back and give them another try because the food was excellent.

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Popular dish

Bistro Tenderloin

Aster

4.6

4.6 (282)

$30 and under

American

Midland

About the restaurant

Farm to table restaurant based off community, sustainability, and hyper-seasonality.

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Rheorob

Dined 1 day ago

The food was excellent. Duck was done to perfection. The drinks were wonderful. Great experience

Artisan - Traverse City

4.6

4.6 (1108)

$31 to $50

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

Steve

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful dining and visual experience . Great service, food, and ambiance. Join this amazing experience!

NOMAD.

4.6

4.6 (381)

$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.

Top review

Mary janevip

Dined 7 days ago

It was very windy on the patio but the service and food were excellent. It was a holiday weekend so we could not get a table inside. We really enjoyed the food!

Oddfellows Restaurant

4.1

4.1 (42)

$31 to $50

American

Iron Mountain

About the restaurant

Oddfellows is a farm to table style restaurant located in downtown Iron Mountain. We source the freshest ingredients we can find to create dishes that will delight you, all made from scratch. We make our own pasta in house and source local fish and proteins whenever we can. We also have more beer, wine, cocktail and non-alcoholic options than you can shake a stick at.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Very attractive place centrally located. Excellent and friendly service. Flatbread was outstanding. Crab cakes and chicken masala were good but we have had better. Very pleasant wine service with interesting and unusual selections.

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