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Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steak•4.9(711)The Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse, known to locals as the “DLB”, has a rich history of providing great food and service in a rustic log building overlooking beautiful Douglas Lake. The two giant fieldstone fireplaces offer the perfect dining ambiance during the spring and fall seasons. Summer guests enjoy drinks on the outdoor patio and dining on the lakeside deck or the screened-in porch.NOMAD.
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(468)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.
Traverse City Whiskey Co. WEEKEND BRUNCH
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.6(15)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.Spring & Porter
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.9(697)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.
Mimi & Pipi's Casa Italiana
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(110)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.Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie - Bay City
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.9(98)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!
Great Lakes Culinary Institute
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(127)At Lobdell's, a Teaching Restaurant, you'll enjoy food prepared and served by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and beautiful bayside views. Lunch is served regularly during fall and spring, while bakery and coffee service is provided in summer. Special events throughout the year include farm to table and world cuisine dinners, as well as cocktail and charcuterie events.Boathouse Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•European•4.9(2,099)The cuisine of the Boathouse, created with distinctive flair is refined and contemporary, with an underlying element that echoes the classical French tradition of Escoffier.
The Boathouse experience begins with a drive along the shores of beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay and its sparkling blue waters.
When you dine with us, you get the best of both worlds: We are both locavores and connoisseurs of what the rest of the world has to offer, so you get the freshest, finest ingredients from near and far. Owner Doug Kosch adheres to the "farm to table" concept.
Pierson's Grille & Spirits
Price: Moderate•Dining Bar•4.7(213)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'sTerrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(170)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!
Outdoor dining in Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
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- CCraigVIPChicago / Illinois •46 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWhat a great place! The Food was delicious and perfectly prepared… the staff was amazing, super friendly and helpful! Ask for Giovanni, he’s a fantastic waiter, and great tour guide! Always nice to get hints and tips from locals!More infoArtisan - Traverse CityPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Traverse City•4.8
- CChrisVIPSt. Louis •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe chose bar seating. Logan was wonderful. Polite and friendly. Food was amazing. Venezuelan empanada to start was brilliant. Already booked next weekMore infoBoathouse RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• European• Traverse City•4.9
- BBRUCEToronto / Ontario •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent meal and service by Braeden. Filet and prime rib so perfectly cooked. Half portions of appetizers are appreciated as you can enjoy more courses. The asparagus wrapped with prosciutto and mashed potatoes were just portioned correctly. Seemed every one around also was enjoying this new menu. MY RATING IS GREAT!!More infoBourbons 72Price: Expensive• Steak• Traverse City•4.5
- JJonathanVIPCincinnati / Dayton •62 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoVery good food, service was great and our waitress was outstandingMore infoBennethum's Northern InnPrice: Expensive• American• Gaylord•4.8
- AAntonioCaribbean •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent food and service. Highly recommend them !!More infoMimi & Pipi's Casa ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Grayling•4.9
Discover Upper Peninsula
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula boasts cuisine that's rustic, fresh, and homemade. Whether you’re in the mood for cook-to-order hamburgers at the local carhop or old-world recipes and local beer, Northern Michigan has something for everyone. You’ll find a host of Italian restaurants serving up gourmet pizza and other classic Italian dishes. Are you looking for casual fare from a diner? The area won’t disappoint as it has several establishments serving up homemade hamburgers, local jerky, and pasties. Be sure to visit one of the area’s German-influenced restaurants too. They use locally sourced ingredients in traditional recipes, and the Michigan and European beer selections are plentiful.
Frequently asked questions
Dog friendly restaurants in Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula include Traverse City Whiskey Co. WEEKEND BRUNCH, Chandler's a Restaurant and Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois
Child friendly restaurants in Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula include NoBo Riverside, Artisan - Traverse City and Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse
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