Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine | JUL '19 99Earth Wind & Fryer Fresh, funky street food from this
food truck. Duck burgers anyone? LD • $ 112 W NAGONABA
ST., NORTHPORT, 231.432.0268
NEW Fig's Sandwiches, breakfasts, salads homemade
with local ingredients. Great selection of vegetar-
ian dishes. BL • $$ 202 WEST MAIN STREET, LAKE LEELANAU,
231.256.7720
Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern Rustic family-style road-
house known for burgers, soups and raspberry pie in season.
LD • BAR • $ 7144 N. M-22, BETWEEN NORTHPORT AND LELAND,
231.386.9923
Funistrada Casual trattoria features Italian specialties
such as veal saltimbocca and lasagna. D • BAR • $$ 4566
MCFARLANE, MAPLE CITY/BURDICKVILLE, 231.334.3900
Garage Bar & Grill BBQ & bar eats are served at this
pared-down watering hole with garage doors & a dog-
friendly patio. LD • BAR • $-$$ 108 S WAUKAZOO ST., NORTH-
PORT, 231.386. 5511
Hearth & Vine Café at Black Star Farms Farm-to-table
menu that pairs with Black Star Farm’s wine, cider and
craft cocktails. LD • BAR • $-$$ 10844 E REVOLD RD., SUTTONS
BAY, 231.944.1297
The Homestead Nonna’s Restaurant—Classically inspired,
contemporary Italian cuisine. D • BAR $$-$$$ Beppi’s Sports
Bar—Hand-tossed pizzas, paninis and salads. D • BAR • $-$$
1 WOODRIDGE RD. (OFF M-22), GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.5000
Hang-On Express Thai and Chinese classics. LD • $ 316
ST. JOSEPH, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.0202
Joe’s Friendly Tavern A rustic, comfy spot with bar food:
whitefish, burgers, sandwiches, chili and soup. BLD • BAR •
$$ 11015 FRONT ST., EMPIRE, 231.326.5506
Knot Just a Bar Fish and burgers in a modern,
beachy pub perched over pretty Omena Bay. LD • BAR •
$-$$ 5019 BAY SHORE DR. (M-22), OMENA, 231.386.7393
La Bécasse Part the heavy velvet curtains and find a Pro-
vençal paradise. D • BAR • $$-$$$ C-675 & C-616, BURDICKVILLE,
231.334.3944
Leland Lodge Bogeys—BLD • BAR • $-$$ 565 PEARL ST.,
LELAND, 231.256.9848
Little Traverse Inn Old World gastro pub highlights the
food and beer of the British Isles. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 149 E.
HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY. 231. 228.2560
The Manor on Glen Lake Fine family dining in a
renovated lakeside inn. LD • BAR • $-$$ 7345 W. GLENMERE
RD., GLEN LAKE AT THE NARROWS, 231.334.0150
Market 22 Deli, pizza, bakery. Eat in or take out. BLD •
BAR • $ 497 E HARBOR HWY., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6422
Martha’s Leelanau Table A European-style cafe with an
emphasis on regional cuisine made from scratch, including
some gluten free dishes and pastries. BLD • BAR • $-$$$
413 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2344
North Country Grill & Pub The Boone family keeps the
classics (whitefish, prime rib, and yellow belly perch) while
flirting with fondue, fried pickles, Phillys and Cubans. LD •
BAR • $$ 420 ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.5000
The Mitten Brewing Co. Small craft brewery featuring
appetizers, indoor lounge, covered patio and beer garden.
LD • BAR • $ 112 W. NAGANOBA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1101
Pegtown Station Pizza, subs, burgers, sandwiches, sal-
ads and breakfast—all done well. BL • $ 8654 S MAPLE CITY
RD., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.6692
Streetside Grille Seafood, burgers, pasta, flatbread piz-
zas, great beer list and more. LD • BAR • $$-$$$ 111 N. ST.
JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.866.4199
The Tribune Ice Cream and Eatery House-cured lox,
breakfast burritos, meatloaf sammies and burgers share
the menu at this fun Northport eat spot. BLD • $ 110 E.
NAGONABA ST., NORTHPORT, 231.386.1055Michigan craft beer, wines, fabulous martinis and the dy-
namic Cookies, our Treetops house band. BLD • BAR • $-$$$
WILKINSON RD., GAYLORD, 800.444.6711
B & B Express Signature burgers on the menu and great
breakfasts. BLD • $-$$ 203 S CEDAR ST., KALKASKA, 231.258.9778
Shirley’s Café An ultra-friendly, all-homemade oasis. BLD- $ 528 S. WILLIAMS ST., MANCELONA, 231.587.1210
Trout Town Café Homey fishermen spot with sautéed
rainbow trout and eggs, pecan-crusted French toast for
breakfast; braised brisket and home-roasted turkey for
dinner. BLD • $ 306 ELM ST., KALKASKA, 231.258.2701
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45th Parallel Cafe Artsy spot with creative breakfast and
lunch. BL • $-$$ 102 S. BROADWAY, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2233
Art’s Tavern Burgers, whitefish, steaks, Mexican and piz-
za. Smelt year-round at this legendary watering hole. BLD- BAR • $-$$ 6487 W. WESTERN AVE., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.3754
Barb’s Bakery House-baked goods famous for cinnamon
twists, doughnuts, croissants and more. $ 112 N. MILL ST.,
NORTHPORT, 231.386.5851
Blu Exquisite regional cuisine from chef Randy
Chamberlain in an intimate setting on Sleeping Bear Bay.
D • BAR • $$$$ LAKE ST., GLEN ARBOR, 231.334.2530
The Bluebird A mainstay for locals and boaters
since 1927. Specialties: cinnamon rolls, whitefish, seafood,
steak, pasta, creative ethnic feasts during the off-season.
Sun. brunch. LD • BAR $$ 102 E. RIVER ST., LELAND, 231.256.9081
Big Cat Brewing Company Formerly the Cedar Rustic
Inn, serves the same great comfort food including pot
roast, perch and Southern-fried chicken, but now with
house-brewed beer. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 8699 S. GOOD HARBOR
TR., CEDAR, 231.228.2282
Boone Dock’s Log lodge with roomy deck, shrimp,
burgers, steaks. LD • BAR • $$ 5858 MANITOU, GLEN ARBOR,
231.334.6444
Boone’s Prime Time Pub Seafood, steaks and burgers
in a cozy cabin with a fireplace and a lively, friendly wait
staff. LD • BAR • $$ 102 ST. JOSEPH, SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.6688
NEW Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse Great burgers,
hand-cut fries, Sicilian-style pizza. Curling in the winter.
LD • BAR • $ 172 W BURDICKVILLE RD., MAPLE CITY, 231.228.8869
The Cove Seafood, steaks and great bar food (don’t
miss the Chubby Mary—a bloody Mary with a smoked
chub in it!) served up in the heart of Fishtown on the Le-
land River. Sunny days, catch a seat at Rick’s Café on the
deck LD • BAR • $$-$$$ LELAND, 231.256.9834
Dick’s Pour House Homemade soups and pies, sandwich-
es, pizza. LD • BAR • $-$$ 103 W. PHILIP ST., LAKE LEELANAU,
231.256.9912
restaurant guide | dining
Rowe Inn A unique fresh and from-scratch dining experi-
ence that has stood the test of time. D • BAR •$$$ 6303 E.
JORDAN RD., ELLSWORTH, 231.588.7351
Scovie’s Gourmet Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and
baked goods star here. Dinner is bistro-style comfort food.
LD • $-$$ 111 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.237.7827
Stafford’s Weathervane Local fish, seafood and re-
gional cuisine in a Hobbit-style Earl Young stone structure
with massive fireplace overlooking the Pine River Channel.
LD • BAR • $$ 106 PINE RIVER LN., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.4311
Terry’s Place Small white-tablecloth eatery with a high
tin ceiling. Try the perch or filet mignon. Mouthwatering.
D • BAR • $$ 112 ANTRIM ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.2799
Villager Pub Terry Left’s downstairs digs feature a ’50s
atmosphere, whitefish, Mexican, ribs, sandwiches, pizza.
LD • BAR • $-$$ 427 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.6925
ELK RAPIDS/GAYLORD/GRAYLING/
KALKASKA/MANCELONA
Chef Charles’ Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef
Charles Egeler makes gourmet pizzas, Ligurian-style take-
out pesto, salads and sandwiches in a classic pizzeria. LD
- $ 147 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.8901
Cellar 152 Gourmet meals to take out or eat in and
wine bar on the Elk River. BLD • BAR • $-$$ 152 RIVER ST., ELK
RAPIDS, 231.264.9000
Gates Au Sable Lodge Artful, home-cooking on the
river with a takeout window for anglers. BLD • BAR $-$$ 471
STEPHAN BRIDGE RD., GRAYLING, 989.348.8462
The Local All-American breakfast and lunch done better.
BL • $$ 145 AMES ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.498.2190
Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen Every day’s Mardi Gras
at this festive spot, where Cajun, Creole, seafood, sand-
wiches and big brunches accompany lively Zydeco, jazz
and blues. LD • BAR • $-$$ 617 AMES, ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.0530
Siren Hall Sup on classics such as short ribs, steak frites,
fresh-off-the-plane fruits de mer and homey sides like ri-
sotto “tots” and bleu cheese green beans. LD • BAR • $-$$$
151 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231. 264.6062
Bennethum’s Northern Inn Fresh eclectic cuisine and
updated regional favorites in a cozy Northwoods setting.
Creative kids menu, Sun. brunch. LD • BAR • $-$$$ 3917
SOUTH OLD 27, GAYLORD, 989.732.9288
Michaywé Inn the Woods Casual, Up Northy, with
a lake view, steaks and seafood. LD • BAR • $–$$ 1535 OPAL
LAKE RD., MICHAYWÉ, 989.939.8800
Otsego Club American and international menu, nice wine
list in a log lodge overlooking the Sturgeon River Valley.
The Duck Blind Grille—Casual evening dining. D • BAR • $$
696 E. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5181
Paddle Hard Brewing A fun-loving community hangout
with artisan tacos, pizzas and brews. LD • BAR 227 E MICHI-
GAN AVE., GRAYLING, 989.745.6388
Spike’s Keg O’ Nails An Up North classic for burgers
since 1933. LD • BAR $ 301 N. JAMES ST., GRAYLING, 989.348.7113
Tap Room 32 Twenty handles of Michigan craft beers
and a menu of modern brew-friendly vittles like truffle
fries and Korean beef tacos. D • $$ 141 NORTH COURT AVE.,
GAYLORD, 989.748.8552
The Old Depot 1900s train depot features homestyle
burgers, steaks, chops, prime rib, seafood, pies and pas-
tries. BLD • $$ 10826 M-32 E., JOHANNESBURG, 989.732.3115
Sugar Bowl Restaurant This vintage 1919 eatery serves
whitefish, prime rib and Greek specialties. BLD • BAR • $$-
$$$ 216 W. MAIN ST., GAYLORD, 989.732.5524
Treetops Sylvan Resort Hunters Grille, & Sports Bar.
Steak, burgers, ribs, pasta, signature pizza, chicken, fish
and gluten-free selections. Featuring a selection of 100