23 Best American Restaurants in Mackinac Island

“Great food! An unexpected find in the U.P.!“

“I was camping at Wilderness and thought I would spend a night on the Island. I was checking 906 for activities and seen a young female musician playing at your Bistro so I reserved a table for dinner with the hope of seeing some Upnorth music. As what usually happens with plans that did not take place as the Lions were playing and the artist was rescheduled, I believe. Your Hostess and Waitress were very professional young women. The waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful. The food was excellent, Squash Risotto was very good as was the carrot cake with homemade ice cream, with a couple Guinness.“

“It’s always a great experience at the Carriage House!!! Friendly staff, amazing food, stunning views, comfortable atmosphere! Love this place! ❤️“

“Absolutely delightful, calamari and scallops were so good, the kids chicken tenders and hot dog was good too, it was very nice and if you are a child I recommend you get island bike ride for your drink, it made my family’s day so much better, and our servers were amazing.and it is really nice because the view is lovely of the straits of Mackinac. Would come here again , my brother that doesn’t eat at almost a whole hot dog and ate some chicken tenders. Also the scallops were very nicely presented in seashells and they used salt as sand to put the seashells in , it’s actually so nice and everybody loved it they have very good items on the menu. Our server Ned was wonderful - very kind and thoughtful.
(Written by my 10-y/o daughter, but wholly co-signed)“

“We have made Kingston Kitchen an annual dinner location while visiting Mackinac Island. The jerk chicken fettuccine alfredo is a must!! My husband had the bbq fried chicken and is still talking about how great it was! Great food plus a friendly atmosphere with a great waitstaff. Highly recommended.“

“Took 45 minutes with a bunch of confusion to get a burger and fries. The waitress with kind and accommodating but some of the waitresses we’re eating in the back in the kitchen as we waited.“

“We live in Ohio and never get fresh fish. My wife and I decided to split the fish n chips and a cheeseburger meal. Both were outstanding! I like to save what tastes best for last and I couldn't decide. The burger meal comes with kettle chips and I thought about substituting them for fries, but the fish came with fries so we kept the chips and were very glad we did. If you make say what was the best thing I ate, it would be the fresh white fish. Delicious!!!! My wife and I don't eat out very often and this was the best meal we've had in years.“

“Great atmosphere, food and service!“

“Great food and drinks !! Our waitress was amazing for the second year !!“

“One of the oldest buildings in Michigan dating back to the 1780’s. Food and apps are killer! Service is great food comes out quick and hot. The ambience of the building is really cool. Military and law-enforcement discount. Super veteran and law-enforcement friendly. This is a great American establishment in one of the oldest Michigan buildings! I truly look forward to coming here every single year we’re on vacation! This is a staple on our trip!“

“fantastic food! great service. Yvette was the best server.“

“We really enjoyed eating here . And we are very thankful to our nice server Cornell for giving us a great service. And we enjoyed our appetizers that we ordered.“

“The dueling pianos show is a blast. Good times, great drinks. Bartenders Bree and Goron are the best.“

“The food is always awesome! My husband literally has talked about it since last year! He finally got his hamburger and fries he waited a year for and i got the pasta salad. We loved it!!!“

“Had both the chili with corn bread and the burger with pork belly bacon, egg, cheese on a brioche. Everything great - good service and knowledgeable staff. Craft beers and live music was a bonus along with the outdoor patio. Highly recommend - great getaway from the chaos of the island.“

“We just got married at Mission Point on July 4, 2025 and had the best experience!! Julie Suddon and Charlotte Mills and the entire staff were incredible. Julie was super responsive and sweet from start to finish. Super easy to work with and just a nice person. She transitioned us to Charlotte Mills to do the actual planning and the transition was super smooth with tons of communication. Charlotte was equally impressive. Her communication was great from start to finish as well and fantastic for our rehearsal and the day of the wedding. Just super smooth from touring to actually getting married. We were so thankful for the wonderful and professional communication which eased any stress we could’ve otherwise had! We are so happy we decided to choose Mission Point and recommend anyone do the same if looking to get married on Mackinac Island!! Food was great, bartender was great, the vendors were chose were all on the suggested vendor list which made things super, super easy! Just so smooth, cannot say that enough! Thank you for making our wedding day perfect and for making the planning so fun and easy! Julia and Chris McAlpine❤️“

“Beautiful ride up and amazing dinner atmosphere“

“Riley Riley Riley! You are unforgettable. Thank you for a fun evening, great toast and BTW my son got all the messages to pause on overeating fudge. See you next year! Cheers!“

“Top shelf beverages and very tasty food! We came with friends and had a wonderful meal! All the dishes were well received by each person and super delicious! My gnocchi was amazing!!! Go for a drink on the patio first and enjoy the beautiful views!“

“Fantastic food, excellent portions relative to the rest of the island. Service was very kind considering all circumstances with my party.

This was our second time here and it was just as good 3 years ago as it was today. Highly recommend for lunch and or dinner.“

“We had our dinner here and it was absolutely delicious. They had a very nice buffet.“

“Great dining location, very cozy and comfortable. Excellent food choices.“

“Stopped at Starbucks in Mackinaw City and had a great experience! The staff was friendly and welcoming, our drinks were made just right, and everything was clean and well organized. A great place to grab a coffee and a quick pick-me-up while exploring Mackinaw City!“