We stumbled into Vue Wine Bar after getting caught in the rain on our walk, and it ended up being…read morethe perfect place to dry off. The cozy, local atmosphere made us feel right at home, and the location by the water is such a cute spot. We tried the Lavender Spritz and the Rosé Elderflower Spritz, and both were delicious and refreshing. A lovely little wine bar with a welcoming vibe. We'd happily stop in again :)

It's hard to resist the charm of Charlevoix, but pair it with an outdoor seat on the channel on a…read morehot summer's day and a cold beverage in-hand, and you can't go wrong. Of course, the wine list is extensive, featuring wines at all price points, but they also offer items such as spicy margaritas (yum!) and craft spritzers. My friend and I ordered the charcuterie tray, and it was a wonderful assortment of meats, cheeses, olives, crackers, breads, dips, and more. It was perfect for two people. Our water glasses never went empty, and the service was great.

As far as I'm concerned my kids are never too young to learn to enjoy a good wine bar. When every…read morerestaurant in the area was closed or full our hangry group of 5 (2 adults, 3 kiddos) made our way here for charcuterie boards and a few glasses of wine. The wine was for the adults of course. My kids loved the charcuterie board so much that they've been asking when they can have another so it was clearly a hit! And the glass of wine (Rose) I had was just lovely too. Sadly we didn't discover this outside our hotel until the very last night or we would have been regulars all week. Next time!

This is a great little wine bar in Bay Harbor, right off of the marina. There are a lot of great…read morehigh-top tables out front -- perfect for a group to just walk up and sit down. You can order by the glass or the bottle and they have a ton of options. The spot is a little sleepy, but I'm guessing that many people get bottles to-go from here too. Great spot!

Who knew Grayling was a dining destination?!? We came here…read moreon a Saturday night. It is rather unassuming from the outside, but nicely decorated on the inside. There were five of us. We were seated in a booth in the front window. Aaliyah was our server, and despite the fact that she spelled her name several times for me I accidentally deleted the post, so I don't know if I have it right. But anyway, you should ask for her. Except for when I'm dining there because I want her to be MY server. They brought bread, which had a variety as well as two types of dipping oil. One was a pesto and I believe the other was a sun-dried tomato and they were both phenomenal. We ate our weight in bread. We had the shrimp fondue appetizer for the table. They were large fried shrimp. Not with much breading just a light coating. And it was served with a Borson cheese dipping sauce that was killer. You can't go wrong. Two of us had fillets two had the crabcakes and I had the cowboy ribeye special. Two of our diners also had a cup of tomato soup and split a wedge salad. See pictures. The wedge salad had an amazing dressing on it and they split it in the kitchen. The tomato soup was very tasty. I would have that again. The crabcakes were excellent without a lot of breading. It had a Romano sauce that had red pepper in it, which is not something I like, but they were very tasty. The crabcakes came with excellent oven roasted potatoes. Very crispy very good. The fillets came with a mixed medley of vegetables and a mashed potato, and my ribeye steak came with grilled asparagus and the mashed potatoes. If I were going to have any complaint it would be that the steaks were just slightly cooked more than I would've liked. Next time I would order rare. We had the carrot cake and the lemon cake for dessert. Carrot cake was good but the lemon cake was out of this world. Absolutely amazing. We also had the chocolate martini which was fabulous. Not too chocolatey and not at all too sweet. As I mentioned, our weight staff were exceptional. Overall, I would say this was fabulous.

Another truly exceptional dining experience at Mimi & Pipi's. This time, we brought friends who had…read morenever been before, and they were absolutely blown away by the food, the service, and the warm, inviting atmosphere. I had the lamb special, and without question, it was the best lamb I've ever had. Every dish was beautifully prepared, and the attention to detail was evident from start to finish. Northern Michigan is incredibly fortunate to have a restaurant of this caliber. Whether you're local or making the drive, Mimi & Pipi's is absolutely worth the trip. It's a dining experience you won't forget.

I was able to eat here on a Monday since my flight that was supposed to leave got canceled so I had…read morean extra day to spend in Michigan since my friend's family managed to add me to their reservation. This restaurant is definitely on the smaller side but it has such the cutest charm! I ordered the Salmon Piccata with a side of Caesar salad, and pasta with oil, garlic, and butter. The Salmon Piccata was perfectly cooked; however, I wish it had a tad more seasoning (maybe a tad more salt or simply lemon juice) since I truly had to rely on the capers for any acidity. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best I've ever had--it honestly had the punch of lemony boquerones. If you truly love anchovies, I highly recommend ordering it with some extra anchovies! Lastly, the pasta was just as expected, but it was still delicious! Pro tip if you order the salmon piccata: dip the pasta in the lemon and white wine sauce--you'll thank me later!

What a special place in what feels like the middle of no where. A house on a street that is inside…read morea cozy, lovely restaurant. Even in the middle of winter, reservations were needed. Upon entering they will take your coats ( if you have them) service was great The ambience is low key, an intimate feeling. Selection of dishes check boxes for classic Italian. I love how you can choose your side pasta and kind of sauce with the entrée. That is a special touch worth going just for that. You are charged for sharing but they offer side and salad with the extra charge. Not unreasonable in my opinion. The bread brought out was delicious. Felt the marinara was a little salty for the eggplant But certainly not inedible. A nearby table had ordered mussels and the smell did carry over to us so a sensitivity to that could be an issue . Dessert The Tiramisu was fabulous. I actually liked the texture as you could taste every component. Usually soggy lady fingers which can taste great but here they kept their structure I felt making it stand out . Wonderful flavors. Parking is one way and could be icy in the lot. Well lit though. Worth the drive!

An awesome experience for chilling out with small pour tastings or full glasses in a relaxing…read moreatmosphere with tabletop, comfortable bar, or lounge chair arrangements. The small plates are always tasty and work well with the wines suggested by the staff. Very attentive, delightful employees !

So helpful and nice. On a crazy busy 4th of July, they treated us like we were royalty…read more Everyone here and in Boyne City rocks!

We arrived about 45 minutes before closing and were treated so well from picking out the flight to…read morebuying bottles of wine and even time to enjoy the fire pit!!

From the owner: Enjoy a variety of delicious local wines while nestled next to one of our cozy fire pits,…read moreparticipating in some storytelling at the bar or while pondering local artists works in our quaint little gallery. If you prefer a little more activity you can wander around back to play some Bocce Ball, Badminton, Corn Hole and other fun games. Please join locals and travelers in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to celebrate the wonderful area that surrounds us. CHEERS!

This was our second visit to Queen's Head Wine Pub. This is a very unique venue with an upscale,…read morewarm, lounge type feel accented by the nice furnishings, appointment's and decor. It's not pretentious, as you are greeted by the a member of their friendly staff as you enter. There are multiple facets to this venue, so it makes your visit exciting. I wont share any "spoiler's" so when you visit you can experience all the niceties personally. Food is fresh and menu changes occur seasonally. Tonite we only had appetizers but they were both very good. We had the Baked Brie, a puff pastry filled with creamy Brie and a jam dressing. It included a very tasty fruit and nut cracker, sliced apples and Carmel corn nuggets. Great combination of sweet and savory! We also had the Shrimp Cocktail. You get 8 very nice size shrimp, which were nicely chilled (nothing worse than warm shrimp) and cocktail sauce. The shrimp were fresh and meaty, good flavor. The staff is great. Riley did a great job taking care of us. We were also greeted by the owner John, who was visiting and talking with every table of guests. This IMO is a sign of a establishment that wants to insure their patrons are happy and enjoying their experience. We would definitely recommend giving them a try when in Cheboygan or the area.

Food and drinks are unique and wonderful Great atmosphere…read moreand service There's also a theater, another bar and store connected to this bar/restaurant. Tonight there was live music, a solo guitarist. Quite a hidden treasure

Joni and her staff were wonderful and super personable. The oysters were fabulous and the…read moreatmosphere even more so. We will be back with friends in tow!

Of course some of the best local wines! Have brought local friends and they had no idea how good…read moreeverything was!! The food tasty! Everything we ordered was so good! The oysters always the best!! Thank you for always for a great experience! See you again soon!!

So great! Service was prompt and professional. Menu changes daily and is exquisite. I enjoyed the…read moreseafood tasting appetizer which was amazing, fresh lettuce cups, perfect bitter crunch, fresh shrimp. I did catch a few shrimp shells but otherwise perfect. I did add a bit of lime juice and salt for flavor. The bread was delicious! I met a new friend at the bar and she and I enjoyed splitting the Wagyu beef 8 ounce with risotto. This was delicious and perfectly prepared rare with a chat. The risotto gravy was a bit rich for me. I would have loved a steak sauce but enjoyed adding lemon butter. Wonderful all around night before my asylum tour.

It was challenging getting a reservation but we were able to get one after using Resy notify. The…read morerestaurant is inside the old asylum hospital so very interesting architecture. The ambiance is nice and quiet. Our server Craig was really nice and attentive. We have heard so much about the restaurant from friends and also from all the lists so maybe our expectation was set too high. We liked our food but we weren't blown away. The highlight of our meal was probably the foie gras and the caprese salad. The wild boar tenderloin came in second and I wasn't really impressed with the rainbow trout, the fish itself wasn't very flavorful. Overall I'm glad we were able to experience the restaurant, maybe we'll try it another day with a different menu.

I came in here for a quick pit stop after a conference at Shanty Creek and I met the most amazing…read morebartender! Their food is delicious for starters! And Alissa is amazing and personable! She made the most AMAZING Long Island drink and made me laugh all night. I would come here every night if I was a local. This is the spot!! 10/10 would recommend!!

Always a fun little local hang out when you're in the area! Fun to stop by and have a cocktail or a…read morecold beer and get a few pulltabs! They have a popcorn machine for fresh popped popcorn, and a fire pit in the back.