Marek&#x27;s Harbor Grill

We had reservations for 6 at 7:15. After being seated I commented to my group that someone must…read morehave alredy had water because my water glass was completely wet. As she was pouring water in the other's glasses, the waitress said "Your glass just came out of the dishwasher." Not sure why she thought it would make it better, but she did bring another glass. We ordered drinks and it was taking quite a while. She came to the table and said the bar was running really behind. After another while, she said she was about ready to jump over the bar and get the drinks herself. The smoked whitefish appetizer had a minimal amount of crackers for the amount of pate on the plate. Also, we were not told that they were out of anything until one if the dishes was requested (no apology). One of our party had halibut and said it was really good. But she got no vegetable on her dish. My dish was supposed to have mushrooms but came with none. The pear salad got good comments. The rest said the food was just fine. No bread or crackers ahead of time. We were not asked if we wanted anymore drinks. We did get asked about dessert. We declined. Then when she returned she brought one check. She never asked how the bill should be split, so we had to wait for that. All in all, not the experience expected by those that had been there in the past (probably before covid) or for the price charged. Outside of the view, a very disappointing evening.

Disappointing experience. We requested bread and were told they no longer serve any bread with…read moredinner? Escargot on the menu, but no longer served. The French Onion soup was bland- a really weak beef base. The manager on duty Thurs night 6/25 was lovely and accommodated our party of 12. Sean, our server was a joy, took care of us efficiently. Lastly, I made a reservation 1-2 weeks out for 12, and she set up our table the road side instead of the canal. The traffic noise was loud. We requested a change and were moved into the quieter area on the canal. What a shame to put a family in the worst outside location in the place, and it wasn't busy outside. I would need alot of convincing to return.

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Salmond and Hazelnut

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A view right next to the restaurant.

Terry's Place

4.6(146 reviews)

Lovely meal with great service. They don't take reservations, but the food is delicious!…read more Escargot, perfectly cooked whitefish and duckling in cherry sauce. We were lucky enough to snag one of the window seats and could people watch while we dined.

Food- appetizer dishes were delicious. The mushroom ravioli was prepared just right and had a mild…read moreflavor. Crabcakes were seasoned well and flaky. Onion soup had a funky flavor. Filet mignon was tender and tasty. Green beans were tender but needed some flavor. Baked potatoes dry. Homemade hashbrowns were flavorful but were overly greasy. The chicken schnitzel was on the dry side. Whitefish needed some more sauce and had no flavor.... did not taste fresh. Coleslaw was crispy but tasted packaged. Service- fair and friendly Ambiance- old lakeside restaurant Would not return.

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Entrance

Smoke On The Water

4.1(275 reviews)

The food was a refreshing and unexpected delight. Homemade sausage, lemon curd pancakes, French…read moretoast, and hash brown. Even the ketchup is as homemade. Phenomenal job on each. Service was great- intuitive to our needs, didn't hover, delivered in every way.

Smoke on the Water has really good food, and one thing I especially appreciate is that they have…read moregenuinely good gluten-free options. It's always nice when dietary options feel like an actual part of the menu rather than an afterthought. The food we've had has consistently been delicious, and there's definitely a lot to recommend here. My biggest drawbacks are the hours and the prices. Their hours can make it difficult to actually get there when we want to, and it's pretty pricey for breakfast/brunch. Especially when feeding more than one person, it adds up quickly. That said, when we do make it in, the food itself is absolutely worth complimenting, and having solid gluten-free choices is a huge plus. Great food and great options I just wish they were open more often and a little easier on the wallet!

Cozy, "European" feel to the dining area, with several outdoor tables available

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Homemade banana bread and challah, available for purchase.

Bridge Street Tap Room

3.6(312 reviews)

A spectacular day to sit outside in the sun by the water in beautiful downtown Charlevoix enjoying…read moredraft local beer and having a sandwich. We started with the pretzels which were amazing! Soft, dripping with butter and the Mike's honey mustard dip was the perfect accompaniment. I had the Taproom Signature burger, with sliced avocado and jalapeño. Burger was perfectly grilled and tasted great! My friend got the turkey club wrap, which he also enjoyed. Service was friendly and fast. Highly recommend!

Interesting place with a nice location off the lake. Food was decent at a fair price.read more

Checking the tap list on the last day of our Petoskey/Charlevoix weekend.

Ebel's smoked brisket sandwich (meh)

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Sandwich

The Argonne House

4.2(75 reviews)

2.2 mi

Oh my gosh this place has amazing food and the staff is so nice. I had the chicken fettuccine with…read morevegetables. Oh my so good. I got a scoop of ice cream with the strawberry shortcake sauce so good. Whoever is cooking has a great pallet. You cannot be disappointed if you come here.

Never at a loss for praising The Argonne House! Last night we celebrated my kid brother's birthday…read morewith a lovely table for 6. Cocktails & wines were promptly served followed by their fresh cut slaw and delicious baskets of warm bread. Now our entrees were placed with the waitress and by some error in the pickup line in the kitchen, I received a larger serving of the fried shrimp dinner. Well the other guys at the table suffered when I refused to share the unexpected bounty! Finished the lot with just enough cocktail sauce - perfect finale. As the check was presented, the staff gathered to sing the birthday tune to little brother, who hide his face in embarrassment. Lastly they brought out a decadent Ice Cream concoction which was attached by a pack of Wolves. Love the feel of their bar, main room and banquet space. Call for reservations as they fill up nightly & make sure you are prompt

Shrimp with risotto

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Long Island Anniversary Toast to Us

The Villager Pub

3.6(199 reviews)

We were looking for a good place for fish & chips on Friday night before taking the ferry to BI in…read morethe morning. The Villager was on point! Good neighborhood bar ambiance, good food and good service at good prices. We'll definitely be back!!

Very friendly and welcoming staff, the food was delicious we ordered the Fresh Fried Zucchini and…read morethe Olive Burger, so good, first time trying the olive aioli, and was so delicious. Cool place to hang out, very chill atmosphere, they were playing the soccer match there too.

Decor

Cheese Curds, Mac & Cheese Nuggets

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Cozy corner

Grey Gables Inn Restaurant & Catering

3.6(131 reviews)

0.4 mi

Consistent quality and service at this Charlevoix Victorian mainstay. They served me a slice of…read moremedium rare roast beef that melted in my mouth! The Jameson Manhattans were perfect & our friends enjoyed their entrees also. Our table was placed in the front window so we had a people watching experience to boot. Our server Pam, actually remembers some of our favorite items & replaced or refilled as she observes. Missing the 5th Star was because it was so damn cold in the room. Large seating capacity was anticipated by the boss on a very hot day in Charlevoix.

Ordered the broiled whitefish and watermelon cucumber salad. Highly recommend the salad. The…read morewhitefish not so much. It was bland and came to the table barely warm. I had to salt it generously to bring out any semblance of taste. Service was excellent. On the night we visited, it was VERY loud. However this was during Venetian Week so I expected it to be crowded and busy. There are many good places to eat in Charlevoix. Pass this one up unless there isn't any other place to eat.

Teeny tiny table in the back shouldn't exist. You'll need a shoe horn to get out

White John Cross Lake Michigan Whitefish

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Asian Style Calamari

Fresh Coast Sliders

5.0(4 reviews)

1.1 mi

Whoa. Day 2 @ the beach and we opted for a couple of sliders and the sweet potato fries. Either…read morethey were on that day or they know what they're doing because it was some boss level grub!

Located at the Back Lot next to Ferry Ave Park/ Beach. The Back Lot is a sister of the same named…read morespot in Petoskey. Must try! The sliders are amazing. Try the homemade (hot) BBQ sauce, comeback sauce and the chocolate chip cookies. Burgers are larger sliders on potato buns with a perfect sear and fresh toppings. Local suppliers like Plath's bacon will keep us coming back. Check this place out!

Full beer menu (Blake's Watermelon + Petoskey Michigan Cherry)

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Jax Northside Food & Spirits

3.8(91 reviews)

1.0 mi

We were hosting our son's rehearsal dinner at Jax on Saturday, August 7th, 2026. I cannot say…read moreenough about how wonderful the food was and what a wonderful staff they have. Our party of 25 was treated with such amazing care and the food was amazing. If you get a chance to go I certainly recommend. Thank you again for a lovely evening!

Stopped by on a work trip. Do not end up having an entrée actually, I just got a couple appetizers…read morefor my meal. Which I'm not disappointed about. The wings were good. To be honest, the best thing was the brussels sprouts. The bar staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about what they had. Kept the prices, reasonable, which in this day and age is hard to find..

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Cross John Fisheries

4.8(56 reviews)

0.2 mi

The best! Customer service top notch. Dips are amazing…read more Smoked fish..perfection A must stop while in Charlevoix

Visited on vacation - whitefish dip is delicious as everyone has said already, and the fresh…read moreoysters I got were amazing. Found several pea crabs in them, which just goes to show how fresh and clean their sourcing is. Kind and helpful staff as well, will certainly be a staple of my Michigan visits.

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Sign of good fish, both fresh and smoked.

The chalk board tells you the current prices.

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Hidden on a side street in downtown Charlevoix.

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Terry's Place

4.6

(146 reviews)

Lovely meal with great service. They don't take reservations, but the food is delicious!…read more Escargot, perfectly cooked whitefish and duckling in cherry sauce. We were lucky enough to snag one of the window seats and could people watch while we dined.

Food- appetizer dishes were delicious. The mushroom ravioli was prepared just right and had a mild…read moreflavor. Crabcakes were seasoned well and flaky. Onion soup had a funky flavor. Filet mignon was tender and tasty. Green beans were tender but needed some flavor. Baked potatoes dry. Homemade hashbrowns were flavorful but were overly greasy. The chicken schnitzel was on the dry side. Whitefish needed some more sauce and had no flavor.... did not taste fresh. Coleslaw was crispy but tasted packaged. Service- fair and friendly Ambiance- old lakeside restaurant Would not return.

The Beacon

3.6

(88 reviews)

Stopped for lunch & sat on the outdoor patio. Food was great, service outstanding! we will be…read moreback.

My boyfriend treated me to this spot for my birthday and I really enjoyed it! We ordered heartier…read moremeals even though it was in the middle of the summer as they just sounded so delicious! They were specials and recommendations of our server. The views of this spot are overlooking the water and absolutely stunning, especially near sunset! It's really quite peaceful and I really enjoy the ambiance of this place as it definitely feels on the fancier side. It is bright and beautiful, definitely a vibe for a nicer restaurant if you want to impress your guest!

City Park Grill

3.7

(458 reviews)

Our group decided to try this historic joint that has a ghost. We never saw the ghost... but most…read moreof us enjoyed our meals. The service was friendly and great. They provide these complementary tools, which are among the best I have ever had. Do not turn these down when they keep offering more of these to you. I had a steak sandwich, which was good, but was slightly disappointed with the steak. If I return I will try something different.

We had a party of 8 and came for the whitefish. At 7:15 they were already out …read more.. We were so disappointed in the food and the service. We ordered drinks and many entrees. The food took approximately 35 minutes to arrive at the table, fries were ice cold, fish was all breading and the French onion soup was ALL bread and cheese, 1/8 cup of soup Our waitress brought our food and never returned for drink refills or to ask about the food. Total we spent approximately $300 and honestly would have been more satisfied with the taco place across the street. Again very disappointed !!! The only thing worth eating was the biscuit .

Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse

3.9

(162 reviews)

Teddy Griffin's is absolutely tremendous. I was absolutely blown away by the place and it was one…read moreof the best dining experiences I've had in some time. First off, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Old school (kind of reminded me of the 70s), good amount of televisions and a lively clientele. Just a very good place to retire to and relax after a day on the golf course or the slopes (Teddy's is right by the Boyne Golf and Ski resort). If you did a quick scan of Teddy's, you would maybe think it was a glorified bar. And you'd be dead wrong. Their food is incredible. My Dad and I each had their North Atlantic Salmon. My dad had his New Orleans Style, with the shrimp and cajun cream sauce on top, andI had mine Pan Grilled with the sun dried tomato pesto sauce. If you factor in every facet of the meal, it may have been the best Salmon dish I've ever had. Both versions were tremendous. Before I get started on the Salmon itself, your choice of side along with a vegetable came with the meal. I got the Potatoes Au Gratin with mine. And I would rank it (conservatively) as a Top 3 Potato Dish that I've had in the last 10 years. I go out to eat quite a bit. Have had a lot of potatoes. Written a lot of reviews. These Potatoes Au Gratin genuinely shocked me with how good they were. They were not complicated (I don't think they even have breadcrumbs) but the cheese flavor on them was just perfect. Like I ate my entire side in about 3 minutes. The only Potato dish I could say comes close to tastiness is Slo's Sweet Potato mash. Incredible side. Now this takes me to the Salmon. The Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Cream sauce is one of the 5 best sauces I've had in the last 10 years. Beyond tasty. I didn't really know if the "pesto" could be incorporated into the sauce heavily (tomato pesto is a pretty rare dish for restaurants to have, much less do well) . I was proven wrong. Sauce had a tremendous pesto flavor and managed to balance the cream and the other ingredients within the sauce perfectly. The only Tomato Pesto I've had that would even be comparable was at Tony's restaurant in Disney World 20 years ago, and I don't even think it's on the menu anymore. An absolutely must try sauce. And they give you tons of it Salmon was perfectly grilled,flaky, moist and had a great, mild flavor to it. You got a nice big piece of it as well. It, along with the sauce, made for one of the best meals I've had in some time. I had some bites of my Dad's Cajun Style and the fish was perfectly blackened while being accompanied by another great sauce. You can't go wrong with the salmon. Our sever Connie was incredible. Drinks were refilled constantly (despite there being a giant crowd at the restaurant) and she was extremely pleasant and informative (it was Connie who steered us towards the amazing Salmon) Absolute 10/10 spot. I'll be back!

This is still a local fav when we're "up north." Visited on a Wednesday evening in August and the…read moreplace was hopping. Lots of golfers and visitors mixed in with lots of locals. The bar is always a great place to meet people and talk IRL, like we used to do. The food is good, dependable and consistent. Service is great. It feels like one of the few places in the area that is fully staffed. Overall, Teddy's is always a good choice.

The Argonne House

4.2

(75 reviews)

Oh my gosh this place has amazing food and the staff is so nice. I had the chicken fettuccine with…read morevegetables. Oh my so good. I got a scoop of ice cream with the strawberry shortcake sauce so good. Whoever is cooking has a great pallet. You cannot be disappointed if you come here.

Never at a loss for praising The Argonne House! Last night we celebrated my kid brother's birthday…read morewith a lovely table for 6. Cocktails & wines were promptly served followed by their fresh cut slaw and delicious baskets of warm bread. Now our entrees were placed with the waitress and by some error in the pickup line in the kitchen, I received a larger serving of the fried shrimp dinner. Well the other guys at the table suffered when I refused to share the unexpected bounty! Finished the lot with just enough cocktail sauce - perfect finale. As the check was presented, the staff gathered to sing the birthday tune to little brother, who hide his face in embarrassment. Lastly they brought out a decadent Ice Cream concoction which was attached by a pack of Wolves. Love the feel of their bar, main room and banquet space. Call for reservations as they fill up nightly & make sure you are prompt

The New York Restaurant

3.8

(99 reviews)

Awful service- rude with poor communication around a birthday reservation. Turned us away after we…read morecalled to inform them we were running behind and they told us still to come any way and they would work something out- with twin babies in tow. Hostess was extremely short and defensive upon our arrival- will not be returning

Great service, great food! Recommend. Avoid The Pier. We left and landed at the New York and very…read moresatisfied!! A++

Weathervane Restaurant

3.3

(297 reviews)

We had reservations for 6 at 7:15. After being seated I commented to my group that someone must…read morehave alredy had water because my water glass was completely wet. As she was pouring water in the other's glasses, the waitress said "Your glass just came out of the dishwasher." Not sure why she thought it would make it better, but she did bring another glass. We ordered drinks and it was taking quite a while. She came to the table and said the bar was running really behind. After another while, she said she was about ready to jump over the bar and get the drinks herself. The smoked whitefish appetizer had a minimal amount of crackers for the amount of pate on the plate. Also, we were not told that they were out of anything until one if the dishes was requested (no apology). One of our party had halibut and said it was really good. But she got no vegetable on her dish. My dish was supposed to have mushrooms but came with none. The pear salad got good comments. The rest said the food was just fine. No bread or crackers ahead of time. We were not asked if we wanted anymore drinks. We did get asked about dessert. We declined. Then when she returned she brought one check. She never asked how the bill should be split, so we had to wait for that. All in all, not the experience expected by those that had been there in the past (probably before covid) or for the price charged. Outside of the view, a very disappointing evening.

Disappointing experience. We requested bread and were told they no longer serve any bread with…read moredinner? Escargot on the menu, but no longer served. The French Onion soup was bland- a really weak beef base. The manager on duty Thurs night 6/25 was lovely and accommodated our party of 12. Sean, our server was a joy, took care of us efficiently. Lastly, I made a reservation 1-2 weeks out for 12, and she set up our table the road side instead of the canal. The traffic noise was loud. We requested a change and were moved into the quieter area on the canal. What a shame to put a family in the worst outside location in the place, and it wasn't busy outside. I would need alot of convincing to return.

Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern

4.5

(129 reviews)

We sat outside and waited until the doors were unlocked at noon. It was worth the wait. We sat at…read morethe bar and the bartender was friendly and engaging, a lot of fun. I was pleased with the fish sandwich I had selected while Sally opted for a beef dip. We both shared a generous order of fries which were served with a unique sauce that had a hint of horseradish??? Aditionally a large platter of condiments and compliments was available. The fresh sliced sweet onions looked so good I could have eaten them by themselves. We would have never considered ordering dessert at lunch until we saw several "locals" enjoying raspberry pie and testifying to the merits of the selection. It was fantastic!!! We can't wait to return.

Best Walleye in the Area! If you're looking for an…read moreauthentic Northwoods-style walleye dinner, Fischer's Tavern absolutely nails it. I came in specifically for the walleye, and it did not disappoint.

The Blue Pelican Inn

3.5

(76 reviews)

I can't say enough good things about the Blue Pelican and its staff. We were meeting friends the…read morefollowing day and needed a place to crash for the evening. I AirBNB-ed this spot and was geeked to try it. COVID was tough on the Pelican but they've persevered and they're back on top. I was hoping their tiki bar would still be open but it was a little late in the season I surmise. Their Side Door saloon was also closed with intentions on reopening in the spring but that would've only been icing on the cake. Trisha (who's totally lovely) checked me in, runs the inn and the Blue Pelican restaurant and runs a great crew of people to realize all things hospitable at the BP. The room was beautiful, it was clean, and it was private and perfect. A king size bed, a clean bathroom offering good water pressure and a nice overlook of the main drag. You're nearby the local pizza place (Classic?), the local pub and Mammoth distilling. You're 6 miles from Bellaire and 30 minutes from Boyne City. I'll be back. We loved this place!

Arrived at 6 pm. Party of 4. Seated immediately. Order taken within just a few minutes. Took over…read morean hour for our dinners to be served. Out of baked potatoes (!) no horseradish for prime rib (Saturday special). I got the vibe the restaurant was closing.

Walloon Lake Inn

4.1

(108 reviews)