15 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Elk Rapids

“Ethanology Distillery is such a gem in Elk Rapids! Beautiful ambiance, welcoming and knowledgeable staff, and an amazing variety of beautifully crafted drinks. You can truly appreciate the detail and effort put into every cocktail. My favorite is the White Russian, and I can’t wait to try Taste of Magic next! Even more impressive is their support for local farms and businesses by sourcing local ingredients whenever possible. A must-visit spot!“

“Awesome brews and crew. Osario's and Flannigan's Goat serve up some very tasty food. Great indoor/ outdoor venue. Summertime music is great too. The customers are friendly and fun. I highly recommend both of Short's facilities. So thankful that we have this in Elk Rapids.“

“Went in today for the 1st time, service was very friendly & helpful 🤩. Fantastic Pizza, will be back again! Thank you.“

“Amazing food! Jambalaya was so good!“

“Creative menu and good food!“

“Great service, and wonderful food! Thank you Antonio and staff. Will be recommending your establishment to my friends!“

“AMAZING! Finally made it to Peninsula Cellars and it is now my favorite place, the cider and wine was so very good! The merlot slushie and in house sangria were so very delicious. Historic schoolhouse is so cute, Sarah was so very friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to go back!“

“Absolutely love this place!“

“Beautiful winery, amazing service, and a beautiful view!“

“Good beer, food, and atmosphere.“

“My sister got my husband a private wine tasting experience that we took our friends to. Hiro did an amazing job telling us about the Vineyard and how the wine is made! My husband loved it and asked soo many questions.

Sherrie was also amazing! We did our wine tasting with her! She brought me some sweet wines to try instead of the white. My friends and I all had positive things to say about the employees and our time!“

“I’ve been to Bonobo Winery a few times and every time has been incredible. The large deck is perfect in the warmer months and the fireplaces inside make it so cozy in the winter. Great views, delicious wine, and friendly staff. We’ll keep coming back!“

“We made reservations months in advance for my sister’s rehearsal dinner, so it was disappointing to arrive and find out our party couldn’t be seated together as planned. Since it was such a special occasion, being separated wasn’t ideal. I appreciated the apology and the complimentary first round of drinks, and thankfully everything worked out in the end once tables opened up nearby. I just wish there had been more communication ahead of time regarding large party seating and a little more effort to help find a solution when we arrived.“

“Would I recommend? Hmm. Our server was great ( I wish I got her name) but she was overwhelmed and they were under staffed. The food? Not great. Everything was overdone. The cornbread was dry. I ordered the seared tune salad and the tuna was more medium well. The music could have been a little more upbeat for a weekend. While we all ( a party of 6) ate our food, it wasn’t the greatest. It may have just been an off night, every restaurant has some. I felt bad for our server. She was such a sweetheart. She can’t control the cooking staff or management. Management needs to learn that they need to take better care of their staff to make sure that patrons experience is above satisfied. Will I come back? Maybe. But it might be a long while? Will I recommend? If someone asks me about I will be honest. Will I come out and say you have to go there? No. But I won’t discourage anyone from trying it.“

“We visited this winery over the weekend and had such a great experience! The views are absolutely beautiful — perfect for photography and just soaking it all in. It’s a really relaxing spot with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the atmosphere.
The staff was super friendly and welcoming, and we loved that they’re dog-friendly. There’s even a park right next door with walking trails, which makes it a great place to spend a few hours (or the whole afternoon). Everything was clean and well kept, and they had heaters going so it was comfortable even in the cooler weather.
If you’re looking for a laid-back winery with great scenery and a welcoming vibe, this is definitely worth the visit! 🍷 Lots of parking.“