12 Best American Restaurants near Central Lake

“Don’t skip this gem. Their burgers are absolutely delicious. Hands down among the top burgers I’ve ever eaten. Since discovering them, we have been back several times for more burgers. This place is a no BS dive bar with the sweetest bar dog, Lacey. I love a good dive and the tavern checks all the marks. Chris and staff, thank you for providing locals with year round delicious eats and great service! We appreciate you!“

“We had dinner here this evening and everything was wonderful. Our waitress Gabriella was amazing. She handled our group of 11 like a champ! Thank you!“

“Our group was touring to see the colors up north, which by the way, seemed to be the best we had seen in 13 years! We found a gem on top of all that called Torch Lake Cafe in Eastport. The service was terrific, the food, delicious & ample servings! That has been marked a “must go” place in our future travels! I would also like to thank the kind lady who answered my call when I realized I left my jacket behind. I received it in a matter of days at my home. Now this is the kind of place I want to support!! Thank you, Thank you to the staff, the service people & of course the chef’s!! I would highly recommend stopping & dinning here. P.S. WE WILL BE BACK!!“

“Ruthann’s did the cake and cupcakes for my wedding this past weekend and they were absolutely phenomenal! The cake is so moist and the buttercream is so airy. It’s not overly sweet either which I really liked. The cake was designed beautifully and everyone really loved the cupcakes. We even got coffee from them the day after, I am not a big coffee fan (especially hot) but it was really good too!“

“Best pizza in the north. Also amazing drinks- great values and service“

“Fantastic outdoor eating space and staff were super nice. Lots of gardens to explore for our two younger kids. We'll definitely go back anytime we're in the area.

Kid-friendliness: Staff was nice about our younger kids and even let us know they were free to explore the gardens while we waited.“

“The fish is SO GOOD 10/10 & the olive burger 12/10 and Kaylee is a great server so attentive & nice & funny!“

“Allison our waitress is the best, took a group of 20 there and she did an awesome job of taking care of us.“

“We loved our food!! It was our first visit. We will come back soon!!!“

“Stopped in for a drink while waiting to meet up with our group and get into our condo. Service was great…. Very nice spot and convenient when at Shanty Creek. Went here a few times during our week stay.

We also are at Sarduci’s in the same spot. Food was great!!! Good wine selection. Service was awesome! Will definitely eat there am next time we are there.“

“We had a truly wonderful family dinner at Lakeview. The chicken tenders were something special—crispy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service stood out as well; the staff was attentive, warm, and made us feel right at home. What made the evening even better was the atmosphere—relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for enjoying time together as a family. From the food to the service, everything came together to create a memorable dining experience that we'll definitely look forward to repeating.“

“Great ice cream and soft serve“