41 Best American Restaurants near Walloon Lake

“Jodi was amazing and took care of us“

“I just had the most amazing Thai lettuce wraps .our server was fantastic .“

“The avocado toast is the best anywhere. The California roll actually is real crab, so delicious! Great service and delicious food!“

“OMG the grilled ham and Brie with cranberry is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Today’s special, the “Fresh & Cool” (turkey, grapes, & dill salad) was delicious and just the right size serving. Shout out to Caitlin for graciously gifting us a homemade sweet treat!“

“amazing food and service every time! Love that they have thr same staple menu along with items thsy change throughout the year, always something new to try 😊“

“What a lovely venue to have your wedding in. The Rose Veranda doesn't disappoint. It is lovely and the staff and Jill Harrell are amazing.“

“Fun place. It was super crazy busy this Sunday evening, but we found the last 2 seats at the bar next to an interesting couple, Charles and Cathy. Our bartender, Heather, was excellent. She kept the busy bar humming and mixes a super tasty matgrita. We will return.“

“The best sandwiches in the area! I never modify their sandwiches because they are so good the way they come, even if I think I don't like something. My go-to hot sandwich is the Inflector Gadget - an unusual pick for me since I almost always get the same thing at other delis - a turkey sandwich. I recommend the Cool sandwich on their cold offerings. SO GOOD. As for pickup, I've never had a problem. You don't need to be from the area to see how busy the best restaurants and shops get here. Even though that can be overwhelming, Lake Street Market has always been great getting my sandwich order ready for a timely pick-up. I make sure I call ahead to place my order, planning on about an hour wait time, though in my experience (since I don't call right at peak busy hours) they have been able to have my order ready in 20-30 minutes. 😋 Also, I have to add the packaging of the sandwiches is great. It may sound silly, but they have always packed my sandwich in a very clean/neat way. I really appreciate that.“

“The wings were a great lunch today! Great food !“

“Fabulous!!!! Service and food. Jasmine took such great care of me regarding food allergies. What a treat! Jasmine is just awesome . Sooo impressed with the kitchen . The chefs were very polite and made me a beautiful brunch! Thank you for a lovely experience!“

“Had lunch there, great food and excellent service from Christian. Friendly and helpful. We will be back.“

“I had the pecan and coconut pancakes with their homemade syrup and bacon which were excellent! The wait staff was amazing. It was my first Bistro experience since they moved from downtown Petoskey.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“The food here is always spot on. Can’t miss the crab soup! The bourbon selection is the best in the area.“

“Amazing food, drinks, views & staff. The shrimp scampi linguini paired with a delicious Pure Michigan bourbon cocktail was fantastic but the bolognese keeps my wife coming back again & again. Highly recommend for a one of a kind dining experience.“

“We had such a great experience at Stein Eriksen's that we ate there two nights in a row. To start, the decor is Alpine, a perfect fit overlooking the slopes. Scott, the host, greeted us so warmly and checked in to make sure everything was going well. Its team members like this that create an experience that is memorable! They were absolutely booked on the holiday weekend, but service was seamless. Mark and Tim were both attentive servers and knew the menu well. The Alpine inspired menu was delicious and fitting for the setting.“

“Hands down the best restaurant in petoskey!!!! Such good service and the food is out of this world. Sticky ribs, fish and chips, steak, espresso martini, and literally any dessert. The baklava was so unique! Also lots of non alcoholic drink options too!!“

“Great experience here the Thursday & Friday before Labor Day. Very friendly and helpful staff. In the heart of Bayview with wonderful historic homes that are beautifully maintained. If you like “new & shiny” this isn’t your place, but if you love history and historic architecture, walking tours, etc this is the place. A little over a mile walk to downtown Petoskey and lots of interesting walks within the Bayview community. Great restaurant with outstanding food! I must say I missed the restaurant being open for breakfast like it was years ago, as I prefer a hot breakfast with eggs to a continental breakfast, but the continental breakfast did have a wide selection of pastries and included cold peeled hard boiled eggs, some other savory choices, juice, tea & coffee. The dinner & dessert choices at the restaurant were all absolutely outstanding!!! I had a difficult time choosing each night and the service was great as well.“

“We came in on a Tuesday & were sat right away. Our server, Andrea, was excellent and had great service. The food was nothing short of top notch!! French onion soup is a must try, and their grilled cheese is exceptional!! Everything was great & we will definitely be back again. We have eaten at every restaurant at the resort and this is by far the best!!“

“It was a fun evening to sit outside and eat a delightful dinner.“

“We had an absolutely beautiful dinner eating outside in the garden of the Beach House on Deer Lake. The food was delicious and I send my compliments to the chef on the sautéed perch in lemon sauce with a risotto arroncini on the side. Also served w sautéed green beans and garlic, this was a meal to remember forever. Others in ou party enjoyed their meals as well. Go on a night when you can sit outside as the inside decor was not as fresh and beautiful as outside. The service was also outstanding and our thanks to our waiter whose name I think was Justin - (“65 roses”.). He was personable and adjusted his pace to ours which is a talent. All in all a 10 of 10!“

“Beautiful old bar with interesting history. The service was fantastic! Thank you Ben for being so careful about the allergens. The food and martini were excellent.“

“Joe and crew made us feel welcomed. drinks were quickly served as we waited for a table, then decided to stay at the bar. between 630 and 7, there was 20 minute wait for a table. it took probably 20 minutes to get appetizers, but the rings and skins were worth the wait! we didn't feel rushed and enjoyed the food and chat with fellow bar guests. shout out to all for blessing me with hot banana peppers for my corona!!!!!! the cod and fries special was on point!!! worth mentioning, the hot sauce selection!! thanks Southwoods for a great meal!!“

“Food was amazing. I got a pork taco and loved it. Service was awesome. I will definitely make this a go to spot. Thank you for great service and Excellent food.“

“We finally got to go there today! OMG! So much better, the food and service were absolutely EXCELLENT! We will be back whenever we are in Boyne.“

“Never had a bad experience there , food is amazing , environment is elegant . People are amazing and friendly . We love coming there for dinner !“

“Our first experience was 7/11 and we lost our diaper bag we searched all over and day for it unfortunately we had to return back home which was south Michigan and they found it and was so kind to mail it back to us! I can’t wait to come back again and visit this establishment again. ☺️“

“Food was good. We started with the wings, which were hotter than I was expecting, 4/10 spicy in my book but white people beware. I had a normal cheeseburger, which was a bit dry but that's my fault for getting it well done - it seems the cooks traded moistness for form, and the burger certainly had good form. The fish and chips I'm told was tender. Finished the meal with the brownie sundae, which was good.

Service was quick, not too long of a wait on the food. Our server, Ben, had consistently good timing when checking on our table and even gave me an extra water when he noticed I was drinking a lot.

Atmosphere is good, calm, no need for reservation.

P.S. Lake Street Pub has better burgers and if you want to make moist burger, I suggest adding Worcestershire to the recipe and pouring beer on during the cooking process(soon after you flip).“

“The pup cups were a hit! We’ve created monsters now!“

“We had the best experience here! My kids loved it and the service was top notch!“

“It was expensive and we had our little tea cup yorkie with us that the young kid wouldn't let us bring in even if we held it the whole time. So one had to go in for the food and we had to eat outside. The food truck on the other side of the sky bridge had a good selection, reasonable prices, and plenty of picnic tables to eat at“

“Great food and service! Highly recommend !“

“Our first experience was 7/11 and we lost our diaper bag we searched all over and day for it unfortunately we had to return back home which was south Michigan and they found it and was so kind to mail it back to us! I can’t wait to come back again and visit this establishment again. ☺️“

“Pizza and beer Very Good!“

“It's My favorite place to go ? meow.“

“Outstanding dinner, Wagyu Hanger Steak was amazing. We tried the Wild Mushroom Flatbread which we highly recommend as well as the Wedge Salad. Great atmosphere and Magic Nate and Phil were attentive and exceptional in their delivery. Nice work!“

“We have been coming here once every few months for years. One of the more reasonably priced options in Petoskey. Some menu items have changed, but we have never been disappointed. All of the wait staff have been exceptional. Both hubby and I were happy with the boneless wings meals tonight.“

“We stopped there Oct. 24 at around 7pm for dinner just as they were closing for shortage of help but they served us anyways. Our server was Warren and the cook staff stayed to make sure everything was good. He had already worked a 12 hr. shift and was very friendly. we really appreciated it. thanks warren.“

“Awesome everything here at BWW Petoskey! Dori, the bartender has been beyond Amazing, every time I've been at BWW Petoskey! 💙💜💙💜✌🏼😎🍻“

“As a fellow bartender coming from out of town, the team here was absolutely wonderful. super accommodating and friendly! great beer, great merch, and a fabulous looking food menu (I wish we hadn’t eaten beforehand!). We will absolutely be back once we’re back in town and will be recommending this spot to anyone visiting! sending love from NYC! :)“