Restaurants near Lake Leelanau

“This restaurant is the best. Everyone has a great attitude, the restaurant is well organized and the food delicious.”

“Great pizza. Gnocchi and chicken Marsala way over-sauced.”

“Great people and delicious iced vanilla latte and iced cafe mocha. Highly recommended.”

“We stopped in for ice cream with friends during our vacation. Delicious ice cream, friendly staff, and a great patio out back. We will be back every year! If you're local, please frequent Capitol Dog! If you're vacationing, be sure to make a stop there!”

“Stopped in at Dick’s Pour House and overall it was a good experience. The food and atmosphere were enjoyable, and it’s definitely a spot with a lot of character.

The service could’ve been a little better—it felt a bit slow at times—but I also understand they were super busy and seemed understaffed for the rush. Everyone was still kind, just stretched thin.

I’d definitely come back again, especially when things aren’t quite as hectic.”

“We spent the afternoon e-cycling between Sutton’s Bay and this winery. What a great stop on our way! We drank some really nice wines and enjoyed a lovely charcuterie board as well. A beautiful stop that we will certainly make again and again!”

“Stopped in on Sunday 3/16. Middle of a snow storm but they were open. Guy was working the bar and was pleasant to talk witymh as I enjoyed a pint. He was informed of the industry and welcoming on a crappy day. I look forward to going again.”

“Awesome Food and Great friendly service! Thanks Leslie, we'll be back for sure!”

“Great new spot! Liked it so much we ate there twice this week. Good wine, great food and wonderful service. Our new favorite place in Leelanau.”

“We eat Polish food. Often. We cook Polish food. Often. We have been to Polish restaurants across the country. My 83 year old Mother said Polish Countryside Kitchen was THE BEST Polish food she has had since her family dinners in Chicago as a child. (Said the Polish sausage was The Best EVER!) She’s a hard critic to please, nice job! We will make the drive up again.”

“Green Bird is a little slice of Heaven! They even practice sustainable farming via their “flerd“ (flock of chickens and herd of sheep) who rotate through each row of vines. I sat down and immediately signed up for the wine club because I knew this was something I wanted to support! And yes, the server was new this season but very knowledgeable and warm. No high-brow wine snobbery here! P.S. wine and cheese pairings are fantastic.”

“We stopped in after getting our Christmas tree from Kolariks Christmas tree farm just before noon on a Saturday. Rookie parent move, we had promised our 2.5yr old a sprinkled donut however when we arrived the case had been wiped out by the busy morning rush. The sweet lady working overheard us talking and offered to make our son a fresh sprinkled donut. Her kindness and delicious donut made his day! Also highly recommend the pumpkin cream cheese muffin and lemon poppyseed muffin! Thank you Chimoski Bakery!”

“We stopped in for an after lunch, early dinner. We weren't looking for a spot necessarily but definitely glad we did. Very cozy feel, definitely family friendly. Good drink options and appetizers as well. We had a fish sandwich and a Reuben and both were excellent. Service is super fast and the staff is really friendly.”

“I had a sandwich at Lylah’s today, amazing quality and could easily had fed two people. The flavor was incredible. I am happy to say this is one of my most favorite restaurants in Leelanau county. Staff were very friendly, pleasant environment and clean. Give it a try, don’t think you will be disappointed. Great place!”

“The waitress Julie, gave us phenomenal service. She was upbeat and so pleasant! The 3 other women that I was with, agree that we all had an unforgettable dining experience. The food was awesome as well! We were fascinated by the drink pictured and all of us kissed the fish for luck, then ate it, too”

“We ❤️ Blue Moon Ice cream Shop!!!! Service with a smile EVERY TIME!!!”

“Love all their goodies and the pizza is to die for. Always make a trip there when we are up in the area on vacation.”

“Amazing service and flavors”

“My husband and I had lunch here today. The ingredients were very fresh and our chicken quesadilla was delicious. Can't wait to go back!”

“Sara and Jan made our visit very pleasant. Learned a lot about the winery and the wines . No doubt Verterra wines were the best of the day. I recommend a visit to Verterra for any wine enthusiast that wants an enjoyable tasting.”

“This is a favorite of ours! Beautiful grounds, great location between Traverse city and Suttons bay, a wonderful suite we stay in that is on the first floor. Also, it's just like home from the demeanor of the Inn Keeper to access to all areas including the library and pub, with plush leather seating and decor reminiscent of a classic fox hunting lodge. Breakfasts are special and delicious. Wine tasting room next door, grapes growing alongside, view of the horse pasture and great walking trails. What more could you want??!”

“This place is so cute! The nicest people work here. We came when they had just closed, and their doors were locked but they saw us and welcomed us in with open arms. Great coffee, highly recommend!!!”

“best sandwiches ever!!!!!”

“Dinner and service - OUTSTANDING!”

“Truly a special meal. This was BETTER than the photos. Every single thing we ate (baked mozzarella, parfait, salmon Benedict, apple pancake) was so incredibly delicious. Honestly the best meal of the trip. Service was also wonderful. So glad we made the trip out here.”

“The place was a 5 star all day long. Then other people were getting their food before us. And the exact same food. We waited a long time. However, the food was great!!!”

“Superb hospitality. They start you with 2 complimentary tastes to help you figure out what wine might suit you best. They provide a bag of chips for between tastings. Open air seating and very pleasant wines. We'll come back.”

“So fresh! This is such a hidden gem, the kung pao was amazing. So many veggies, generous portions and the perfect amount of sauce and spice. The satay was delicious and full of delicious fresh herbs. We'll definitely be coming back!”

“Trish's is a bit off the main drag but well worth the 5min walk!!! The sandwiches were all made to order with the freshest ingredients! The bread was homemade and perfectly toasted! They had the kindest staff! I would absolutely recommend this place for anyone who wants to try to beat the crowds on a summer day!”

“We are locals and frequent Hawkin’s Farm Cellars a lot. The service is friendly and the Thai food is exceptional. My husband especially loves the Pad Thai chicken and I am a huge fan of the Green Curry dish. You could literally close your eyes and just point to anything on the menu and never be disappointed!”