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Yard & Lake

4.7 (17 reviews)
Closed • 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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Live music
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Bibimbap. Definitely worth the hype!
Andrea R.

Great ambiance, super friendly service and amazing food! The Bibimbap was very satisfying. Full, but not stuffed.

Menu is varied!!
Tim H.

First, the overall vibe is great!! Then, the food was equally great!! We had both soups, meatballs, and lettuce wraps. Everything was absolutely delicious. We met the owners and truly enjoyed their company and sharing.

Cherry themed desert.
Luther L.

Best restaurant in Northport and surrounding areas in Leelanau county. Brandon is an amazing host and Chef Josh is a super chef! You can expect to get high quality food that is healthy and tasty. Josh is a real chef, not a cook like many surrounding eateries. He always has a few "specials" that delight and surprise us. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant! Lettuce wraps are fun and healthy, and the walleye last night was just amazing! We were even treated to a desert so new, that it is not even named yet!

Yard and Lake has the best food in Northport! The service was absolutely amazing. Eli and Brandon made us feel so welcomed. Chef Josh came out and chatted with us and talked about the specials. We can't wait to go back.

Cassie S.

A rainy day with the kids and we decided to go to the porcupine shop in town. There, they gave our kids a treasure map that lead to a small toy shop in the back of Yard and Lake. It was adorable and the kids loved it. After we went to the bar side and enjoyed the beautiful bar area and a wonderful spicy margarita and a mocktail. We will definitely be back, fun for everyone!

Blueberry Lavender Mojito and Beer from Earthen Ales. Gordita combo from Taquiera Mosqueda food truck parked on site.
Maria P.

New and cool bar and shop in Northport! Bartenders shaking up legit cocktails. My Blueberry Lavender Mojito was lovely, fresh, refreshing, and perfect. Lots to choose from, beer, cider, cocktails, mocktails and more. Light and airy with a couple garage window doors, opened up for beautiful weather days (like today), think California mid century modern meets beach lite. Breezy. The bar staff was wonderful. Helpful, attentive without hovering. Fun watching the main bartender shaking two cocktails at a time. Big spiggoted jar of cool water with slices of cucumbers and limes provided gratis, a very nice and thoughtful touch. Two outdoor seating areas, one with picnic tables by the amazing Taqueria Mosqueda food truck (OMG, Gorditas we're to die for!) and the other covered by a huge pergola strung with lights. The connected gift shop has some cool merch, t-shirts, swim shorts and jewelry, plus more. This place is going to be the hit of the summer! Can't wait to come back and just hang!

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Fantastic concept with good food, tasty drinks and good service. Great place to stop while in the area.

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Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - The sampler for big appetites

Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar

3.9(189 reviews)
46.0 mi
•$$

We arrived on July 3rd about 9:15 am. We were promptly seated in a booth. The place was pretty…read moreempty, with only 3-4 booths occupied. It appeared to be a sports bar and restaurant from how it was decorated and the TV sets playing Tennis. Our server seated us, quickly took our drink order and got our breakfast menus. I ordered the Two Egg breakfast (eggs over easy, Sourdough toast) and my wife got the Big Breakfast, (eggs medium) which she wanted for the pancakes. The meals took a while even though the place wasn't busy. We soon found out the eggs had been switched. Her's were easy over and mine were medium. So we switched the eggs. My easy over eggs were not fully cooked before they were flipped. My wife's medium eggs were cooked perfectly. However neither egg dish was salted or peppered while being cooked. The pancakes were perfect however. Light, fluffy, and delicious!' She shares one with me and I agreed, delicious, light and fluffy. Her hash browns were not cooked except on the surface. Mine were cooked nicely. However again the hash browns were not salted or peppered during cooking as far as I could tell. All and all the food was good for a breakfast place and the serving sizes were adequate for what we ordered.

We e been going to Dinghy's for decades. The food was always solid and service was good. The place…read morewas always packed regardless of what time of year we were there. Unfortunately it's under new ownership now and they've ruined the place. The lighting is now harsh, the food quality just isn't there anymore and the service is rushed. Oh, and the place was empty on a Saturday night! We will no longer be patronizing Dinghy's. There are too many other places that are better.

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Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - Great food Great service - thx Max!

Great food Great service - thx Max!

Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - Breading after fish filet was picked out

Breading after fish filet was picked out

Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar

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Boone's Prime Time Pub

Boone's Prime Time Pub

4.0(200 reviews)
10.9 mi
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We picked this restaurant by chance because it smelled good as we walked by. The smell definitely…read morematched the food! We were sat quickly. Our food came quickly. The onion rings were huge and are likely the best onion rings I've ever had. We chatted with the owner for a while and he was incredibly nice. This was a last minute anniversary trip/rare date night so when we find gems like this we feel the need to share! Thank you Boone's for a great meal!

After shopping and walking around the streets, grabbing a bite to eat for lunch here was much…read moreneeded. We had wanted to sit on the rooftop to enjoy the views but it wasn't opening until 4PM so we didn't get to experience that. The clam chowder was on special so I ordered that to start with some peel and eat shrimp, cold- you can get them hot or cold and they were perfectly done and the cocktail sauce wasn't so strong that it overpowered the shrimp which was appreciated. My husband and I shared the trout basket and they were very lightly breaded, not greasy at all and well seasoned. My son ordered a cheeseburger and raved about it so much that he told our waitress on the way out that it was 5-star worthy. Note: he orders burgers everywhere we go so I trust his judgement . It was cooked how he asked- medium rare- and was thick and juicy to top it off. If you're looking for a spot with friendly service and delicious food- it's a must try in Sutton's Bay.

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Boone's Prime Time Pub - Clam chowder

Clam chowder

Boone's Prime Time Pub - Massive Mary menu shot

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Massive Mary menu shot

Oaky's Tavern - Tater Tots with Buffalo Sauce and Blue Cheese.

Oaky's Tavern

4.2(128 reviews)
33.4 mi

When we pulled into the parking lot at Oaky's Tavern, it was absolutely packed. We figured we'd be…read morewaiting quite a while, especially since we were hoping to sit outside. We didn't end up getting an outdoor table, but we were pleasantly surprised when they seated us almost immediately. Our server was fantastic and very attentive throughout the meal. We had read a few reviews mentioning slow service, but that definitely wasn't our experience. We were 100% satisfied with the service we received. The food was delicious, and there were a lot of great options on the menu. Prices were what you'd expect for this type of restaurant, and we thought everything was well worth it. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the whole place had a great vibe. We were really impressed with Oaky's Tavern and would definitely recommend it to anyone in the Interlochen area. Great food, great service, and a really enjoyable place to grab a meal.

We dined in with a large party. Unfortunately they refuse to take reservations. We were told they…read morelose money that way. That makes no sense, but that's their policy. I arrived 60 mins before the rest of our large party was to arrive to put our name down. It was a 45 min wait. It was a Thursday evening and this place was hopping. Tons of people coming in and putting their name down to get a table. I'd definitely arrive well ahead of the time you want to actually eat to accommodate this. The parking lot is tricky as well as there were barely any spots and many would drive in and not find a spot and then drive out. Once we were seated, we had great service. Our food came out quickly and correctly. There was a live band outside playing so that was nice

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Oaky's Tavern - In the bar

In the bar

Oaky's Tavern - Chicken wings and fries

Chicken wings and fries

Oaky's Tavern - Outdoor bar and seating area

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Outdoor bar and seating area

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Sweet potato tots

Bubba's Burgers And Bar

4.0(732 reviews)
25.4 mi
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Visited Bubba's when visiting TC for my first time and glad I chose here for lunch!…read more It was a Sunday and the place was packed but was able to find a seat at the bar since I was solo. There are large screens that had a game on and noise wasn't too loud. The bartender was attentive and service was great despite the rush. There was a good selection of beer on tap and other cocktails. I had the Haystack burger with fries and ordered it cooked medium. It was cooked perfect and was very tasty. If visiting Traverse City, make sure to check them out if looking for a great place for a beer and burger!

The atmosphere here very much feels like a tavern. However a tavern with a welcoming feel to it…read more I ordered the Shrek Burger ($22). The 1/2 pound burger is topped with Fried Cheese, Fresh Jalapeño, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Haystack Onions, Bourbon BBQ Sauce. The burger was very good with a few caveats. The pulled pork is very average and doesn't add anything to the burger. The fried cheese was very good and did add to thd burger. The bourbon bbq sauce was meh and didn't add much. However the meat itself is excellent and I think a plainer burger would have been better. The fries that came with the burger were very good. I also ordered a Chocolate Shake and it was fantastic. the service was very good and everyone was very friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Absolutely. Definitely for the shakes and I very much believe a simpler burger would have been better.

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Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Iced coffee kicker and a side of bacon

Iced coffee kicker and a side of bacon

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Peanut Butter Shake

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Peanut Butter Shake

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