Traverse, Northern Michigan’s – July 2019

Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine | JUL '19 97

restaurant guide | dining

Red Mesa Grill Colorful decor and creative Latin Ameri-
can cuisine with Costa Rican and Argentinean influences
punctuate this lively spot. LD • BAR • $$ 117 WATER ST.,
BOYNE CITY, 231.582.0049
Shanty Creek Resort Lakeview—Innovative
regional cuisine at Shanty Creek Resort with a view of
Lake Bellaire. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. The River Bistro—
Breakfast buffet, sandwiches, pizzas and 45 regional beers
on tap; Arnie’s at the Summit—Breakfast, Lunch, (spring-
fall) Ivan’s Mountainside Gril—Schuss Village-Pub food.
BLD • BAR 1 SHANTY CREEK RD. (M-88), BELLAIRE, 800.678.4111
Short’s Brewing Co. Sip Joe Short’s fabulous brew, and
dine from the deli menu in a renovated hardware store. LD

• BAR • $ 121 N. BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.533.6622
  NEW Terrain Restaurant Honest yet ambitious contem-
  porary American food with a focus on local ingredients. D


• BAR • $$ 213 N BRIDGE ST., BELLAIRE, 231.350.7301
  Torch Riviera Pasta, seafood, steaks, ribs, pizza. D • BAR


• $$ 12899 CHERRY AVE., RAPID CITY, 231.322.4100
  Walloon Lake Inn Exceptional culinary skills play
  out in a newly renovated, century-old pine-paneled lake-
  side lodge. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 4178 WEST ST., WALLOON LAKE
  VILLAGE, 231.535.2999
  Wild Onion American fare, patio dining and Alden Mill
  House seasonings at all the tables. BLD • $ 9069 HELENA
  RD., ALDEN, 231.331.6777

CENTRAL LAKE/CHARLEVOIX/
EAST JORDAN/ELLSWORTH
That French Place Authentic French creperie and ice
cream shop. BLD • $ 212 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.6037
Bridge Street Taproom Michigan craft brews, beer-
friendly small plates, local charcuterie and bird’s-eye views
of the yacht traffic on Round Lake. D L • BAR • $-$$ 202
BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.437.3466
The Blue Pelican A vintage 1924 inn, home to a genteel
front porch, Carolina-style pulled pork, steaks, seafood and
a blend of down South and Up North hospitality. D • BAR •
$$ 2535 M-88, CENTRAL LAKE, 231.544.2583
The French Quarter New Orleans Casual and relaxed
setting offering bistro fare on Round Lake. BLD • BAR •
$-$$ 100 MICHIGAN AVE., CHARLEVOIX, 231.758.3801
East Park Tavern French-influenced American cuisine fea-
turing prime rib, John Cross Whitefish and specialty cock-
tails at the Quay Restaurant and Terrace Bar in Charlevoix.
LD • BAR • $$–$$$ 307 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.7450
Esperance Gourmets will adore dishes prepared with
dazzling technique in this specialty food and wine shop. D

• $-$$$ 12853 U.S. 31 N., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.9300
  The Front Porch Sit elbow-to-elbow with neighbors for
  fellowship and affordable home-cooked food. BL • $ 9235
  MAIN ST., ELLSWORTH, 231.588.2000
  Great Lakes Whitefish & Chips Deep-fried whitefish.
  LD • BAR • $$ 427 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4374
  Grey Gables Inn Graceful, intimate Victorian across from
  the harbor. D • BAR • $–$$$ 308 BELVEDERE, CHARLEVOIX,
  231.547.9261
  Jordan Inn Victorian B&B with terrific eggs Benedict and
  crêpestyle pancakes, fresh lunches and European-style
  dinners by reservation. BLD • BAR • $-$$$ 288 MAIN ST., EAST
  JORDAN, 231.536.9906
  Kelsey B’s Lakeside Food & Spirits Dine on burg-
  ers, steaks and fish and soak up the Lake Charlevoix views.
  LD • BAR • $-$$ 230 FERRY AVE., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2960
  The Landing Restaurant Come by boat or car and
  watch the Ironton Ferry motor back and forth while you
  eat at this newly renovated lakeside fun-food spot on Lake
  Charlevoix. Beach fries, New England lobster roll, great
  burgers, bbq and other fab summertime food. LD • BAR •
  $-$$ 10231 FERRY RD., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2960

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