Restaurants near Lake Leelanau

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

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

“Wonderful place a Lake Leelanau classic

Awesome food, great ambience, eclectic mix hand crafted cocktails

The best bloody Mary in Northern Michigan

Run by great people”

“We celebrated our anniversary at The Riverside. Every course was excellent. The onion focaccia, rack of lamb and pistachio olive oil cake were our favorites from the fall menu. Excellent service too! Thank you Ginny.”

“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.”

“Friendly staff and exceptional Mexican food at reasonable prices. Always a must stop in TC when hunger hits.”

“Best biscuits and gravy ever. Light fluffy biscuits and a light flavorful gravy. Fresh squeezed orange juice,.. on and on................Thee best place. If you're in the area, do yourself a solid and stop in.”

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

“My wife & I went this past weekend & it is easily our favorite winery. The setting is amazing, the wine & food is great, and the service was fantastic. We ended up signing up for the membership so we can enjoy their wine year round. We will be back as we are every year!”

“Carol and Tina were super helpful and friendly. Everything I tried was great (including the food), but I definitely recommend the cherry wine and the ginger gold cider. Thanks for making being a wonderful part of my bachelorette trip!”

“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.”

“Party of four had dinner there on July 4, 2025. Food was good, but not as advertised on the menu. The apple salad was small and did not have candied walnuts on it and the nachos had no cheese on them. The 1/2 ribs that my husband ordered were tasty, but we ended up ordering cheesy fries after our meals because we were still hungry. The ribs came with coleslaw and nothing else.The server was friendly and efficient.”

“We had a lovely lunch on the porch of Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern. My friend really enjoyed the special fried chicken. It was fresh and crispy and accompanied by really well made Cole slaw and crispy fries. I enjoyed the turkey Reuben along with my friend’s husband. The turkey was fresh and the coleslaw and Thousand Island dressing were the perfect complement in the fresh rye bread. Ian, our sever, was knowledgeable and attentive. This is a great place to stop if you’re driving between Leland and Northport.”

“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.”

“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.”

“This is a very special winery. I have been a member for about 20 years. The service is excellent along with award winning wines. It is a very comfortable atmosphere. It is a must stop.”

“High end wine choices in MI. A must stop if you are a bit if a wine connoisseur. Their ROSEs are award winning and it's well deserved. The Pinot Grigio was so refreshing as well as the Unoaked Chardonnay. Lakeside makes you feel all warm and cozy.
Jan was wonderful, exceptional service.
We walked out with a case, because we couldn't fit anymore, Ha!”

“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.”

“Our tacos were incredible. Quite possibly the best I've ever eaten. The owners are friendly, efficient, and have created a great little spot for some amazing food. If you see this on your way, stop in, if you have to drive miles out of your way, stop in. It will be completely worth it!!”

“great food and service, fast and easy.”

“Very nice place, good coffee and nice patio to enjoy your drink and also an inside area very comfortable as well. There is a restroom available for customers only.”

“Fabulous wine tasting experience with awesome staff. Both Rachel and Tracey were so helpful in describing the wine. My new # 1 pick of winery in the area for both quality of wine and breathtaking views!!”

“Amazing service and flavors”

“Oh my goodness! The best burger in Leelanau County! Freshly made ingredients, gluten free buns available. I barely escaped with my dignity intact for as fast as I scarfed an amazing burger and grabbed all of their GF cookies. Sweetest waitstaff and chef!!! Highly recommend! We. Will. Be. Back.”

“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!!!”

“Our new favorite spot for doughnuts!”

“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!”

“We had reservations for a group of 6 that continued to grow up to 10. Staff was more than accommodating and quickly added additional seating. Lower deck was perfect for our group. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and meals.”

“Luke our bartender was absolutely fantastic!! He made sure that everything we wanted we had. ☕ Service was impeccable, Luke was very engaging and made our visit so much more fun. Thank you so much for such a great experience.”

“Best baguette sandwiches 😍”