39 Best American Restaurants near Bay Harbor

“Had lunch there, great food and excellent service from Christian. Friendly and helpful. We will be back.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Fabulous!!!! Service and food. Jasmine took such great care of me regarding food allergies. What a treat! Jasmine is just awesome . Sooo impressed with the kitchen . The chefs were very polite and made me a beautiful brunch! Thank you for a lovely experience!“

“Hands down the best restaurant in petoskey!!!! Such good service and the food is out of this world. Sticky ribs, fish and chips, steak, espresso martini, and literally any dessert. The baklava was so unique! Also lots of non alcoholic drink options too!!“

“Outstanding dinner, Wagyu Hanger Steak was amazing. We tried the Wild Mushroom Flatbread which we highly recommend as well as the Wedge Salad. Great atmosphere and Magic Nate and Phil were attentive and exceptional in their delivery. Nice work!“

“amazing food and service every time! Love that they have thr same staple menu along with items thsy change throughout the year, always something new to try 😊“

“The avocado toast is the best anywhere. The California roll actually is real crab, so delicious! Great service and delicious food!“

“OMG the grilled ham and Brie with cranberry is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Today’s special, the “Fresh & Cool” (turkey, grapes, & dill salad) was delicious and just the right size serving. Shout out to Caitlin for graciously gifting us a homemade sweet treat!“

“Jodi was amazing and took care of us“

“What a lovely venue to have your wedding in. The Rose Veranda doesn't disappoint. It is lovely and the staff and Jill Harrell are amazing.“

“Celebrated an anniversary with reservations and mentioned at hostess stand, not to expect anything more than a congratulations. The more senior hostess didn't react, no even with a smile. She took it further by walking by our table often and obvious with the intention of getting it cleared. I know this because she even asked our waiter and even sent the young hostess to clear when we haven't finished out main entree and were planning on ordering dessert! There was no wait at the at stand during her push to clear. Our meal and waiter were great, he mentioned the salads we ordered were delayed and we did not feel pushed by him. We were in and out in under two hours, delay was the kitchen, not us. Have to say the hostess set the tone for our experience. And the weird thing was our table view was of her smiling and interacting with other patrons (maybe regulars?). Not sure if she had a bad day, but perhaps not, based on past review.“

“Extraordinary service! From beginning to end, top to bottom! Everyone here seems very willing to help and shows exceptional customer service! This is a must stay! Best experience ever! Honestly magical. The food is top notch and worth what ever price they pick! The brisket is a must have! I’m getting it every day I’m her for lunch and dinner!“

“Sorry to see that this place is for sale and no longer offering food. They used to have the best Detroit style square pizza we have found in the Petoskey-Harbor Springs area. We have no idea where their cook might have gone to, and we haven't found a substitute closer than Traverse City.“

“I had the pecan and coconut pancakes with their homemade syrup and bacon which were excellent! The wait staff was amazing. It was my first Bistro experience since they moved from downtown Petoskey.“

“Amazing food, drinks, views & staff. The shrimp scampi linguini paired with a delicious Pure Michigan bourbon cocktail was fantastic but the bolognese keeps my wife coming back again & again. Highly recommend for a one of a kind dining experience.“

“Great experience here the Thursday & Friday before Labor Day. Very friendly and helpful staff. In the heart of Bayview with wonderful historic homes that are beautifully maintained. If you like “new & shiny” this isn’t your place, but if you love history and historic architecture, walking tours, etc this is the place. A little over a mile walk to downtown Petoskey and lots of interesting walks within the Bayview community. Great restaurant with outstanding food! I must say I missed the restaurant being open for breakfast like it was years ago, as I prefer a hot breakfast with eggs to a continental breakfast, but the continental breakfast did have a wide selection of pastries and included cold peeled hard boiled eggs, some other savory choices, juice, tea & coffee. The dinner & dessert choices at the restaurant were all absolutely outstanding!!! I had a difficult time choosing each night and the service was great as well.“

“The food here is always spot on. Can’t miss the crab soup! The bourbon selection is the best in the area.“

“Friendly and attentive staff. Fast service and most importantly..... Great food My daughter said: “10 out of 10 - I would come here again!”“

“Joe and crew made us feel welcomed. drinks were quickly served as we waited for a table, then decided to stay at the bar. between 630 and 7, there was 20 minute wait for a table. it took probably 20 minutes to get appetizers, but the rings and skins were worth the wait! we didn't feel rushed and enjoyed the food and chat with fellow bar guests. shout out to all for blessing me with hot banana peppers for my corona!!!!!! the cod and fries special was on point!!! worth mentioning, the hot sauce selection!! thanks Southwoods for a great meal!!“

“Never had a bad experience there , food is amazing , environment is elegant . People are amazing and friendly . We love coming there for dinner !“

“100% worth going to. highly recommend!“

“Beautiful old bar with interesting history. The service was fantastic! Thank you Ben for being so careful about the allergens. The food and martini were excellent.“

“Food was excellent, mimosas fabulous and Milo was a fantastic server!!!“

“Our first experience was 7/11 and we lost our diaper bag we searched all over and day for it unfortunately we had to return back home which was south Michigan and they found it and was so kind to mail it back to us! I can’t wait to come back again and visit this establishment again. ☺️“

“The pup cups were a hit! We’ve created monsters now!“

“We love every meal and the service is so friendly. When we go, which is regularly, we have a hard time choosing as we love every item on the menu.“

“Coming from a Major Food Snob- Teddy Griffin’s is 5 Stars!!! Ive been looking for good food in Indian River, Cheboygan and surrounding areas all Summer. I finally had a meal I LOVED and Raved about. We started with Lamb Lollipops- Yum! The Chicken Picatta is packed with flavor and just so darn good. Pecan Crusted Whitefish was another excellent choice and we followed it with a slice of Carrot Cake. Compliments to the Chef! We will be back!!“

“Okay, first time here. Restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and the wait staff seems very friendly and helpful. Ordered the spinach and artichoke dip which was very tasty and the seafood Chowder was amazing. But the Walleye was tasteless. If it wasn't for the mashed potatoes and carrots you wouldn't know it was there. Daughter ordered Lobster Carbonara and it was almost tasteless and lobster was over cooked and a bit rubbery. Chef in my opinion needs to taste his creations before sending them out of the kitchen. Also please change the music, fine dining and 70s Disco/ Rock & Roll do not pair well.“

“Our first experience was 7/11 and we lost our diaper bag we searched all over and day for it unfortunately we had to return back home which was south Michigan and they found it and was so kind to mail it back to us! I can’t wait to come back again and visit this establishment again. ☺️“

“Pizza and beer Very Good!“

“My husband and I, along with our three children, ate dinner outside here before playing Doon Brae. We had a wonderful experience. The food was awesome, the setting was beautiful and the service was perfect! Chris made our experience. He went above and beyond! We will be back!“

“This is a really nice place to have a meal with friends and family! We were camping @ Petoskey State Park and enjoyed our meal with friends! Generous portions that were tasty! Prices could be $5 less on all entrees. Live entertainment, plus putt putt golf makes for a fun time!“

“It's My favorite place to go ? meow.“

“I just had the most amazing Thai lettuce wraps .our server was fantastic .“

“We have been coming here once every few months for years. One of the more reasonably priced options in Petoskey. Some menu items have changed, but we have never been disappointed. All of the wait staff have been exceptional. Both hubby and I were happy with the boneless wings meals tonight.“

“We stopped there Oct. 24 at around 7pm for dinner just as they were closing for shortage of help but they served us anyways. Our server was Warren and the cook staff stayed to make sure everything was good. He had already worked a 12 hr. shift and was very friendly. we really appreciated it. thanks warren.“

“Awesome everything here at BWW Petoskey! Dori, the bartender has been beyond Amazing, every time I've been at BWW Petoskey! 💙💜💙💜✌🏼😎🍻“

“As a fellow bartender coming from out of town, the team here was absolutely wonderful. super accommodating and friendly! great beer, great merch, and a fabulous looking food menu (I wish we hadn’t eaten beforehand!). We will absolutely be back once we’re back in town and will be recommending this spot to anyone visiting! sending love from NYC! :)“