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Dining Guide Mackinac Island Dining Guide dinner is served. Chilean Sea Bass from the Cudahy Chophouse at Stonecliffe The cuisine on Mackinac Island is just as unique and rich as the island’s history. There is a fantastic variety of culinary options to please the hungry trav- eler or discriminating foodie. Talented local chefs pay homage to culinary traditions by creating a multitude of fabulous, inventive dishes. Their secret? Always using the freshest regional ingredients available. Sip on lavish libations at a casual waterfront bistro or indulge in fine dining at one of the Island’s out- standing restaurants. Every Island eatery uniquely portrays its own distinctive character through its culi- nary themes, picturesque views and famous signature dishes. Take a look at this expanded dining guide and browse the selections, then compliment your vaca- tion with a fantastic meal at any one of the many fine establishments listed. Make the most of your time on this charming Island and enjoy the remarkable variety of dining. Restaurants are divided into several categories to suit your own preference: finer dining, family restau- rants, delis, and coffee shops. ..................................... Bon Appetit! Key to this Restaurant Guide $$$ = Expensive $24-$45+ The dollar symbols $$ = Moderate $12-$24 represent prices for most dinner entrees, $ = Inexpensive $12 or less not necessarily all of the MISSION POINT S = Water Views items available and they MACKINAC ISLAND do not reflect total meal = Entertainment G costs. Lunch prices tend 800.833.7711 | www.missionpoint.com X = Outdoor Seating to be much less. 2016 / Inside Mackinac 53 Dining Guide The Gate House Across from Little Stone Finer Dining and Church, this Grand Hotel operated restaurant is a great people watching spot with outdoor deck seating and indoor sports bar theme. Salads, Family Restaurants Whitefish, Nachos, Kobe Burgers, Crab Rangoon, These are the finest restaurants on the Island. Veggie Paninis, Spicy Chicken sandwich on pretzel All offer a full selection of wines and excellent bread and more creative favorites. Live bands and service. Count on a delightful atmosphere, Djs nightly too. 906-847-3772 XG $$ outstanding food and unique ambience. Goodfellow’s Chop House Nestled in the Bistro on the Green At the foot of Mission Point Resort, Historic Lake View Hotel, this thriving restaurant the Bistro rests beside the executive putt offers a large Italian menu in a Tuscan inspired putt golf course, surrounded by a wide lawn setting. Be served on their large patio overlook- speckled with white beach chairs overlooking ing Main St. Try their Vegetable Lasagna, Sweet Lake Huron. Live music, stunning views and Pea & Prosciutto Tortellini, Seafood Risotto and fantastic tapas-style menu consists of small plenty more. Also, hand tossed pizza, hot wings, plates to share like truffle fries, lamb kabobs and burgers. 906-847-0260 X $$$ seared trout, and s’mores for dessert, how X cool is that! 906-847-3312 SG $ Goodfellow’s Grill A true Sports Bar complete with large screen HD TV’s and Carriage House Restaurant at the Iroquois Hotel. Overlooking the Straits of 12 of the hottest tap handles on Mackinac. Mackinac, guests enjoy flawless service in either the glass-enclosed dining room Its diverse menu and central location in the or on the outdoor waterfront verandas. Under Bicycle Street Inn on Main Street is a sure hit. the direction of Chef Jim Lahti, the restaurant Featuring a wide variety of BBQ, ribs, steaks, features classic American cuisine and local salmon, whitefish, giant salads, panini’s, and seafood paired with fresh salads, soups and wraps. Try the Blackened Chicken Quesadilla. desserts topped with signature Iroquois Hot 906-847-0260 $$ Fudge. Live pianist nightly. 906-847-3321 X SG $$$ Goodfellow’s Wine Cellar Across from Shepler’s dock this fabulous little restaurant of- fers Lobster, Filet, King Crab Legs, Chateaubriand Cawthorne’s Village Inn Half a block for 2, as well as a wonderful medley of tapas plus off Main Street on Hoban Rd, sits “the VI,” 100’s of imported and Michigan wines, wine where summer visitors can dine on the tasting and retail wine sales. 906-847-0260 $$$ porch and watch horses, bikes and walkers parade by. Diners enter below a hanging sign announcing its house specialty, Planked Whitefish. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet Open to the public. and late night menus. 100% Certified Angus Features a huge gourmet buffet, in Grand Hotel’s main X Steaks, chops, burgers and ribs. Operated by Grand Hotel 906-847-3542 G $$ dining room, overflowing with meats, seafood, salads, cheeses, breads and 20 varieties of pastries. Visitor Chianti At Mission Point Resort. The luxurious admission fee into the hotel applies toward your lunch. decor, soft lighting and dreamy live piano music 906-847-3331 $$$ evoke the European romance of Chianti’s dishes G from northern Italian regions to Naples and Sicily. Grand Hotel Main Dining Room Grand Hotel’s fin- It’s also open for a diverse breakfast buffet in est restaurant in their the morning and martini lounge at night. Dine main dining room is indoors or al fresco with a lake view from the open for dinner. Five X terrace. Manga’! 906-847-3312 SG $$$ course dinner renowned for its excellence from world famous chefs and wait staff. Dress code Cudahy Chophouse Located at the Inn at required. 906-847-3331 $$$ Stonecliffe. This one time private mansion, built G in 1902, offers indoor or patio dining with a gor- geous view of the Mackinac Bridge. Features prime steaks, buffalo ribeye, huge chops and delicious seafood. Full service bar, fireplace and very com- fortable atmosphere. A truly charmingexperience. Key to this Restaurant Guide 906-847-3355 X S $$$ = Expensive $20-$45 + $$$ The dollar symbols 1852 Grill Room Island House Hotel’s fine dining room, $$ = Moderate $12-$24 represent prices for this newly-renovated restaurant evokes the Island’s cot- $ = Inexpensive $12 or less most dinner entrees, tage sentiments with Tiffany chandeliers, bay window, not necessarily all of the and light, paisley fabrics. Offering signatures of Prime S = Water Views items available and they Rib, Chicken Mackinac, Jambalaya, risotto, steaks and G = Entertainment do not reflect total meal chops. Extensive wine list, gourmet desserts, ice cream costs. Lunch prices tend drinks. Lovely! 906-847-3347 XSG $$$ X = Outdoor Seating to be much less. photo by Andrejka Hirschegger 2016 / Inside Mackinac 55 Dining Guide 2016 GFR_HalfPage.qxp_Layout 1 1/28/16 1:30 PM Page 1 Finer Dining and Family Restaurants (continued from 55) Horn’s Gaslight Bar and Jockey Club at the Grand Stand On Restaurant spices up downtown the way up to Grand Hotel on Cadotte Avenue, with a muy bueno Tex-Mex menu, cheerful red roofs and yellow outdoor seating Three times the fun! including Spinach and Crab que- overlook the first tee of Grand Hotel’s Jewel Goodfellow’s has three outstanding dining estab- sadillas, Fajita Chicken Wraps, Golf Course. Or dine fireside indoors as well. Guacamole Appetizer, burritos, and This casual Grand Hotel operated restaurant lishments inside Lake View Hotel on Main Street, heaping nachos. Also, traditional serves fabulous European dishes carefully pre- including our Italian ChopHouse, Wings & Things, American food plates are available pared for both lunch and dinner. Try the Herb and Wine Cellar with retail wine and gift shop! such as loaded potato skins, sal- Crusted Lamb Chops, Wagyu Beef Tartare, Veal ads, and several different burgers Scallopini or Artichoke - Eggplant Bolognaise. Amazing! 906-847-3331 X SG $$$ We have the most extensive menu offerings on the and sandwiches. Late night menu with dancing and live entertainment nightly. 906-847-6154 G $ Mary’s Bistro and Draught House Located island, full bar service, and multiple indoor and al next at the Star Line Dock, Mary’s Bistro and fresco spaces to entertain you. For three times the Huron Street Pub & Grill Located down- Draught House features a wine bar and kitchen fun, remember one name only, Goodfellow’s! town on Main Street. A family restaurant serv- offering a new approach to old world signature ing the best quality steaks, chops seafood! dishes. Indoor and outside waterfront seating for Fully stocked bar, micro beers, and more. lunch or dinner. The Draught House has the larg- est selection of craft beer in Northern Michigan Open til 3am. Live entertainment nightly. with 50 unique beers on tap. Live entertainment 906-847-8255 G $-$$ Northern Michigan’s Largest 1 nightly. A great place to eat and drink! 906-847-9911 X SG $$ Collection of Craft Beers ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE Ice House Restaurant Tucked behind the Key to this Restaurant Guide Casual, Tuscan inspired iconic Island House is this charming hidden gem. The dollar symbols represent setting serving authentic You’ll love dining at glass patio tables amidst a tree $$$ = Expensive $20-$45 + prices for most dinner 50 Beers on Tap Italian dishes, with full canopied setting hidden from the busting down- $$ = Moderate $12-$24 entrees, not necessarily all service bar and HDTVs. town. Flatbreads, Hummus & Tabouli, Beef Brisket $ = Inexpensive $12 or less Sandwich, Kale Salad, and several innovative burgers. of the items available and HOURS: S = Water Views Located downtown, Try the hand-cut, home made potato chips with they do not reflect total meal 7:30 am to 9:30 pm; 10:00 blue cheese fondue - delicious! 906-847-3347 X $ G = Entertainment costs. Lunch prices tend to be pm on weekends much less. next to Star Line Ferry X = Outdoor Seating Local Musicians 2 Every Weekend WINGS & THINGS Casual sports setting Carriage House Restaurant Waterside Dining with HDTVs and Jukebox, at the Hotel Iroquois wings, burgers, pizzas, steaks, seafood, pasta, and full service bar.