Restaurants near Vanderbilt

“I have been going up to Vanderbilt for over 50+ years. Started hunting up there at 13 with my parents and for going on 14 years camping with my kids but mostly my oldest son. Every year we have a tradition of eating breakfast at least once per camping trip at Mill Street Diner. The amazing thing to my son and I is for only coming in once or twice a year both Doug and Sherry Remember us when we walk in. Their hospitality is such they treat us as if we are family. Last summer we brought my grand kids with and they were so kind and helped the kids choose something from the menu that they might like. We each placed our order and of course I had to upgrade to get Doug's fries. Mill Street Diner has fresh food that tastes like homemade and I can't recommend this restaurant enough, the food is very good and Doug and Sherry are wonderful people. If your ever in the area stop into Vanderbilt's own Mill Street Diner trust me you will not be disappointed.”

“The service was fast and lovely, and the food was great! Highlights: rodeo burger and onion petals. The fish and patty melt were also good. Our group wasn’t a fan of the coleslaw (lots of raw onion) personally, and the fries were definitely good, but also definitely paled in comparison to the onion petals.”

“Food n Stuff will not disappoint! The food is fabulous and staff far surpasses most food establishments. We visited twice while in the area, the food fresh, creative and scrumptious! The rapport between staff and patrons was delightful beyond expectations. If ever in the area we will return!”

“My husband and I had a wonderful experience at The Farmers Table yesterday. The cozy atmosphere and true farm‑to‑table cooking make every meal taste like real home‑cooked comfort. They use locally sourced meats and farm‑fresh ingredients, and you can truly taste the quality. Our waitress, Alissa, was fantastic — friendly, patient, and she even took my food allergies seriously, offering thoughtful solutions so I could enjoy my meal safely. She also answered all my questions about the Serendipity Farms products they sell. My eyes were being wacky and Alissa even READ the ingredients for me. That’s Northern Michigan charm in action! Before you leave, check out their selection of local goodies: honey, jams, jellies, sauces, meats, fresh milk, and creamer. Bring a little extra cash because you’ll want to take some home. This place is a true local gem with great food and even better people.”

“I have eaten here several times now and its a delight every time. The food is delicious and the owner and her staff are so kind and welcoming. They also raise money to help those in need in the local community, which is a huge bonus. Bonus photo of my chicken, collards and rice!”

“Pine Squirrel was recommended to use by the Business Manager at Jim Weirnig. It did not disappoint. My pizza was cheesy and delicious. My husband had a specialty Sloppy Burger that he enjoyed. You have choice of chips or potato salad and he chose the potato salad and said it was very good. The service was amazing and it did not take long to get our food. We give this a 10 out of 10 ranking and highly recommend it.”

“Delicious drinks and snacks! Also a cozy, fun location to kick back and relax for a bit. It is a very clean, super friendly, family owned business! I love the atmosphere. The kids especially loved the (food and drinks) and games!🎲”

“As always, great food and great service. Today, Taylor was our waitperson and we couldn't have had better”

“We stopped yesterday. Best service at an ice cream shop ever!! Kids loved the pizza. 100% recommend!”

“Lori made the most beautiful cake for my daughter's wedding last Saturday. She was so helpful and pleasant to work with, even through multiple changes to the original order. The vintage piping was absolutely flawless. It was exactly like the inspo picture we had sent in. And it was DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend Sugar Me Sweet.”

“We stopped in for an early dinner while visiting the area. I was really looking forward to some potatoe soup and was disappointed to hear they had just ran out before we got there. I, on a whim, ordered the mushroom soup. Their mushroom soup was THE BEST soup I've ever had. It was so good that we will be making the 4 hour trip to eat it again next week.”

“Nowicki’s sausages are a family favorite. We place orders to be shipped to California about once per year, unless I make a trip to Michigan, then i load up my suitcase up for the trip back. My favorite is Jalapeño Cheddar, my wife’s is BBQ honey, and my brother’s appears to be the Polish.”

“Always stop when up north. Either at Clare or Gaylord. Excellent product and choices.”

“Yo! That Sunnyside is the nectar of the Gods! Great food, great folks, delicious beverages.”

“I visit this place every time my family comes to Gaylord. We always get great food and fantastic service. I wish they would open a place in middle Tennessee.”

“My husband and I had a mid-afternoon meal at Crave today, it was our first time there and we were very pleased. The food was exceptionally good, our server took great care of us and we loved the warm atmosphere. I don't do a lot of reviews, but this place definitely deserves one! I highly recommend the Panino Al Manzo (beef brisket) and Casa del Amore salad. Both so flavorful! We will be back!”

“Excellent food, excellent prices, will take any opportunity to return”

“Great good & great service!”

“Great place! Good food great service”

“Very good turkey cheddar onion green pepper panini”

“Absolutely love Mai Salads! The salad is a great size and all the veggies fresh! The drinks are also delicious! Cannot wait to return to try more items!”

“We traveled through Gaylord last Saturday Sept 24 with our BIG family and stopped in for lunch. I wanted to say that the 3 employee's working that day made our first visit to Five Guys very welcoming. They were so pleasant even tho we had alot of people to order at one time. Our food came out soooo quick and it was very good. Even tho it was very expensive it was amazing . The best part our girls are STILL talking about how good the burgers were!!!!!! My youngest says it's her favorite place to eat now. Wish we had one closer! Keep up the great work Gaylord location! We will be back when passing again!!”

“Just excellent service, food and presentation! We will return.”

“Looking for gluten free options? Firehouse has not only salads but their gluten free buns are amazing, nice and soft with plenty of flavor.”

“Its definitely worth the hour drive to have the fantastic subs they make I also appreciate the fact that they cut your sandwich into four individual pieces. The employees are friendly and quick in doing there jobs I give them a score of ten for all services.”

“This is honestly one of the best ice cream places in Michigan! The ice cream is absolutely delicious, and the price will blow your mind — you can get a cone for just a little over a dollar! 🍦🔥”

“They never ever fail me! 🤗”

“The taste of the beef, shrimp and chicken was superb in the rice with sauteed vegetables. The cherry margarita just topped it off. The waiters were quick and delightful with authentic music in the background. Would recommend this for a great date night.”

“Great owners, great drinks and great customers. Always have a great time at Karma Taproom.”

“Gaylord Jets, Jessica, and the Team have been doing a great job. For the past 6 years when passing through on my way home, it's a must stop. Never a bad transaction and the pizza has always been awesome.”