Restaurants
Near The Lake Michigan Shoreline
Good food is available in towns up and down the Lake Michigan shoreline. There are surprisingly few restaurants on the waterfront, so if you have your heart set on a water view during your meal, make sure to look for "waterfront" or "overlooking the water" in our description. We've arranged our list running from south to north, from New Buffalo up to Whitehall and Montague. You can easily see what's available just up the road in a nearby town.
NEW BUFFALO
Bentwood Tavern
Marina Grand Resort
600 W. Water Street
New Buffalo, MI
877-945-8600
(Harbor Country’s only Lake Michigan waterfront restaurant. “Artisan comfort cuisine.” Open daily for lunch & dinner. Weekend brunch 10am-3pm.
Brewster’s Italian Cafe
11 West Merchant Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-3005
(Summer hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am-10pm. Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm. Sun. 8am-10pm. Winter hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm. Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm.)
Casey’s Bar & Grill
136 North Whittaker Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-5800
(Lunch & dinner. Summer hours: 11am-2am.)
David’s Delicatessen & Coffeehouse
30 North Whittaker Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-7177
(Open Mon, Wed-Fri 7:30am-6pm; Tues 7:30am-2pm. Weekends 8am-6pm.)
El Rancho Grande
310 East Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-9600
(Authentic Mexican food and music. Wed-Fri 5pm-10pm. Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-9pm.)
Jimmy’s
18529 LaPorte Road
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-2100
(Lunch, dinner, cocktails. Open daily at 11:30am.)
Nancy's
142 N. Whittaker Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117
269-469-4240
(Hot dogs, burgers, ice cream)
Pierre Anne Creperie
9 South Barton Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-9542
(Breakfast & lunch. European crepes, soups and salads. Open Wed-Sun 11am-4pm May thru Oct. Open 11am-4pm Fri-Sun: Nov. Dec. March and April. Closed Jan & Feb.)
Redamak's - “The Hamburger That Made New Buffalo Famous”
616 E. Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-4522
(Open daily at noon. Lunch and dinner. Closed Oct 24 to March 1.)
Jackie's Café
801 W. Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-1800
(Breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Open daily 8:30am-2:30pm, except closed Tuesdays.)
Rosie’s New Buffalo
128 North Whittaker Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-4382
(Breakfast and lunch menu. Open 7am-2pm.)
Roma Pizza
17600 Red Arrow Highway
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-3698
(Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and full bar. Open Mon-Thu: 4-9pm; Fri-Sun: 3-10pm.)
Skip’s Restaurant & Catering
16710 Lakeshore Road
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-3330
(Open Tues-Sun. at 5pm.)
Stray Dog Bar & Grill
245 N. Whittaker
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-2727
(Open daily at noon.)
Villa Nova Pizzeria
134 E. Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI
269-469-0200
(Pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Open Mon-Thu: noon-10pm; Fri-Sat: noon-11pm; Sun: 3-10pm.)
UNION PIER
Blue Plate Café
15288 Red Arrow Highway
Union Pier, MI
269-469-2370
(Open year round. Breakfast & lunch. Bakery. Open daily Mon-Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 9am-3pm.)
Pumpernickel Inn and Casual Chef Café
16090 Red Arrow Highway
Union Pier, MI
269-469-1200
Frankie’s Place
16036 Red Arrow Highway
Union Pier, MI
269-469-9865
Mario’s Pizza
16170 Red Arrow Highway
Union Pier, MI
269-469-4633
Milda's Corner Market
9901 Town Line Road
Union Pier, MI
269-469-9880
(Deli specializing in eastern European goods. Open daily 7am-7pm.)
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow Highway
Union Pier, MI
269-469-3939
(Open daily year round. Open at noon on weekends, 5pm during the week.)
Timothy’s Restaurant
at Gordon Beach Inn
16220 Lake Shore Road
Union Pier, MI
269-469-0900
(Open daily at 6pm.)
HARBERT
Capozio's Italian Restaurant
13982 Red Arrow Highway
Harbert, MI
269-469-4001
(Open Thu-Sun: 4pm)
STEVENSVILLE
Grand Mere Inn
5800 Red Arrow Highway
Stevensville, MI
269-429-3591 or 800-510-2522
(Open Tue-Sat 4:30pm-close. Closed Sunday and Monday. Fine dining menu and casual bar menu.)
Tosi's Restaurant
4337 Ridge Road
Stevensville, MI
800-218-7745 or 269-429-3689
(Open Mon-Sat at 5pm. Closed Sunday. Northern Italian Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.)
ST. JOSEPH
221 Main - Restaurant and Cocktail House
221 Main Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-982-4000
(Seafood and Steakhouse, Kitchen Hours: Sun-Thu until 10pm, Fri-Sat until 11pm)
Ban Thai
2936 Niles Avenue
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-2989
(Authentic Thai cuisine. Open Mon-Thur 11am-2pm, 5pm-9pm. Sat 5pm-9pm. Closed Sunday.)
Beachside Deli
316 State Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-3648
(Mediterranean menu, lunch & dinner. Summer hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-3am. Off-season hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm.)
Biggby Coffee
111 Main Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-4247
(Light snack menu, coffees, smoothies, pastries. Open Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 7am-9pm.)
Broad Street Café
614 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-7646
(Located in old St. Joseph Fire Dept. building. Breakfast & lunch. Bagels, pastries, wraps, sandwiches. Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm, sat 7am-4pm, Sun 8am-3pm.)
Caffe Tosi
516 Pleasant Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-3354
(Sandwiches, salads, paninis, focaccias, pastries, gourmet coffees. Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, sun 8am-4pm. Closed New Year’s day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.)
Chan’s Garden
310 State Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-2609
(Chinese-American menu. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-9:30pm, sat 4pm-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm.)
Clementine’s Too
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-0990
(Located on the St. Joseph River for a waterfront view. Lunch & dinner; Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm. Owned by the same family that owns Clementine’s in South Haven.)
Golden Brown Bakery
201 State Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-2002
(Café & bakery, breakfast & dinner. Waterfront views. Mon-Sat 6:30am-5pm.)
LakeHouse Restaurant & Bar
3029 Lakeshore Drive
St. Joseph, MI
269-982-8020
(Lunch & Dinner. Steak, Seafood, Burgers and Sandwiches. Waterfront sunset views over Lake Michigan. Restaurant hours - Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm; Fri: 11am-10pm; Sat: 4-10pm; Closed Sunday. Bar open later.)
Mark III Restaurant & Lounge
4179 M-139
St. Joseph, MI
269-429-2941
(Mexican cuisine, steaks, seafood, fresh salads and burgers. Restaurant hours - Mon-Thu: 3:30-10pm, Fri-Sat: 11:30am-11pm. Bar open later. Closed Sunday.)
Papa Vino’s Italian Kitchen
1332 Hilltop Road
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-9900
(Lunch & dinner. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm)
Roxy’s Hamburgers
2629 Cleveland Avenue
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-1172
(50s style restaurant. Hamburgers, shakes, malts, hot dogs, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts. Drive-thru also available. Mon-Wed 11am-4pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-8pm.)
RyeBelles
518 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-281-0318
(Modern American - sandwiches, pizza, seafood, entree salads and steaks. Mon-Thu: 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat: 4:30-11pm, Sun: 4:30-9pm)
Schu's Grill & Bar
501 Pleasant Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-7248
(Lunch & dinner. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, sun Noon-8pm.)
Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-4743
(Located at the St. Joseph Amtrak train depot at Silver Beach. Mon-Thurs 4pm-9pm, Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun Noon-9pm. Gluten-free pizza available.)
Thornton’s Home Town Café
613 Pleasant Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-983-0932
(Breakfast & lunch. Open daily 6am-3pm.)
Tim’s Too Asian Grill
511 Pleasant Street
St. Joseph, MI
269-985-0094
(Create your own stir fry. Open Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.)
COLOMA
Di Maggio's Pizza
6410 Blue Star Highway
Coloma Charter Township, MI 49038
269-849-1521
Pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Beer, wine and cocktails.
(Spring & Summer hours - Mon-Thu: 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: noon-midnight)
(Fall & Winter hours - Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-midnight; Sun: noon-10pm)
The Waterfront
5713 Beech Avenue
Coloma Charter Township, MI 49038
269-468-7777
(Open Wed-Fri: 4pm-11pm; Sat: noon-11pm; Sun: 9am-10pm. Waterfront fine dining on the shore of Paw Paw Lake.)
SOUTH HAVEN
Amicarelli Vineyard Italian Restaurant & Pizza
259 Broadway Street
South Haven, MI
269-637-5732
Julia's At The Pavillion
561 Huron Street
South Haven, MI
269-639-7988
(Breakfast & lunch; bakery)
Captain Nemo’s
407 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI
269-637-5372
(Café, ice cream & frozen yogurt)
Clementine’s
500 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI
269-637-4755
(Open daily at 11am for lunch & dinner)
Idler Riverboat-Magnolia Grill
515 Williams St.
South Haven, MI
269-637-8435
(Summer hours: Mon to Sun 11am-2am. Lunch, dinner, drinks. Waterfront dining on the river.)
Maria’s Taste of Italy
330 Center Street
South Haven, MI
269-637-3663
(Open daily at 11am in the summer. Lunch & dinner.)
Phoenix Street Café
523 Phoenix Street
South Haven
269-637-3600
(Breakfast & lunch)
Su Casa Restaurante
206 Center Street
South Haven, MI
269-767-7493
(Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm)
Taste
402 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI
269-637-0010
(Sun-Thu 11:30am - 9pm; Fri & Sat 11:30am - 10pm)
Tello Italian Bistro
524 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI
269-639-9898
(Mon-Thurs 4-11pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-11pm)
Thirsty Perch
272 Broadway Street
South Haven, MI
269-639-8000
(Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-10pm)
GLENN
6999 114th Avenue at the corner of Blue Star Highway
Glenn, MI
269-227-8036
Breakfast and lunch - open 6am-3pm daily)
FENNVILLE
Blue Goose Café
210 East Main Street
Fennville, MI
269-561-5044
Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th Avenue (M-89)
Fennville, MI
269-561-2297
(Restaurant, pie pantry and bakery. Blueberry, cherry and apple wine. Hard ciders. Open daily May 1-Oct 31. Closed Mondays Nov.1-April 1.)
Salt of the Earth
114 East Main Street
Fennville, MI
269-561-SALT
(Open daily for dinner in the summer. Rustic American eatery; artisan bread bakery on premises)
What Not Inn
M-89 & Blue Star Highway
2405 68th Street
Fennville, MI
269-543-3341
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner 6 days a week; closed Tuesday)
DOUGLAS
Back Alley Pizza Joint
22 Main Street
Douglas, MI
269-857-7277
(Pizza, soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches.)
Christo’s Roadhouse
2935 Blue Star Highway
Douglas, MI
269-857-1383
(Open 7 days a week, lunch & dinner. Full bar service.)
Everyday People Café (Highly Recommended)
11 Center Street
Douglas, MI
269-857-4240
(Labor Day to Memorial Day: Sun-Th 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm
Memorial Day to Labor Day: Sun-Thurs 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm
Bubbles & Bites Lunch Year Round, Sat-Sun 11am-3pm)
Lakeshore Convenience
155 Blue Star Highway
Douglas, MI
269-857-1235
(Pizza. Open 7 days a week)
Alley's Classic American Diner
229 Center Street
Douglas, MI
269-857-1107
(Tue-Thu 11am - 11pm; Fri-Sat 11am - Midnight; Sun 9am - 9pm. Call for hours off season. Deck & patio dining available)
Back Alley Pizza Joint
22 North Main Street
Douglas, MI
269-857-7277
(Take out & delivery - open all week year round - Summer hours - Sun-Thu 11am - 10pm, Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm)
M&M’s Blue Star Café
141 S. Blue Star Highway
Douglas, MI
269-857-1030
(Open at 8am for breakfast; lunch & dinner)
Pizza Mambo
10 Blue Star Highway
Douglas, MI
269-857-4400
(Open daily at 4pm. Delivery begins at 5pm. Hand-tossed artisan pizza.)
Red Dock
219 Union Street
Douglas, MI
269-857-2185
(Dockside bar overlooking the water on the Kalamazoo River.)
Respite Cappuccino Court
48 Center Street
Douglas, MI
269-857-5411
(Coffee drinks, espresso, sandwiches, baked goods, salads. Open daily.)
Saugatuck Brewing Company
2949 Blue Star Highway
Douglas, MI
269-857-7222
(Micro-brewery & Irish style pub; open 7 days a week, lunch & dinner)
WayPoint Restaurant
155 Blue Star Highway (behind M&M’s Café & Lakeshore Convenience)
Douglas, MI
269-857-2569
(Open daily for breakfast & lunch; Winter: daily 7am-1pm; 6am-2pm in the summer)
Wild Dog Grille
24 Center Street
Douglas, MI
269-857-2519
(Lunch & dinner. Fall/Winter: Closed Mon & Tues)
SAUGATUCK
The Belvedere Inn Restaurant
3656 63rd Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-5777
(Open 6pm everyday but Monday May 25 thru Oct.; open Thurs-Sun in Nov-Dec.. Saturday evenings only Jan thru April)
Bowdies Chophouse
230 Culver Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-455-5481
(Open 5-10pm Sun-Thu, 5-11pm Fri-Sat)
The Butler Restaurant
40 Butler Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-3501
(Waterfront dining - overlooks the water on the Kalamazoo River. Open daily year round. Fall Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun Noon-9pm)
Clearbrook Golf Club – The Grill Room
6494 Clearbrook Drive
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-2000
(Open year round. Daily from 5-9:30pm during golf season; Tues-Sat. the rest of the year.)
Coral Gables
220 Water Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-2162
(Waterfront Corner Bar & Grille open all year. Il Forno Restaurant open 7 days a week in season. The Annex serves lunch year round. Overlooks the water on the Kalamazoo River)
Grow
302 Culver Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-1242
(Open seasonally 8am-8pm.)
Hercules Bar & Grill
236 Culver Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-455-5112
(Open daily)
Ida Red’s Cottage (Highly recommended)
631 Water Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-5803
(Breakfast & lunch. Closes at 1:30pm. Closed Mon & Tues in the summer.)
Lucy's Little Kitchen
149 Griffith Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-2053
(Closed Monday-Tuesday - Wed-Fri opens at 11:30am - Sat-Sun open for brunch 11am - 4pm - Live music Sundays from 4-7pm)
Marro's Restaurant
147 Water Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-4248
(Open at 5pm Tues-Sun. Closed Monday. Closes for the season in mid-October.)
Mermaid Bar & Grill
340 Water Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-8208
(Waterfront dining - overlooks the water on the Kalamazoo River. Mon-Thurs, Sun 11:30am–10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm)
(Seasonal - Closes in October and reopens in April.)
Phil’s Bar & Grille
215 Butler Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-1555
(Open daily at 11:30am (noon on Sunday) 363 days a year. Lunch menu available all day. Dinner served from 5pm on.)
Pumpernickel’s Eatery
202 Butler Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-1196
(Breakfast, lunch, pastries, beer, wine. Summer hours: daily 8am-4pm. Winter hours: Open 8am-4pm, closed Wednesday.)
Sand Bar Saloon
141 Butler
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-2676
Scooter’s Café & Pizza
322 Culver Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-1041
(Lunch & dinner)
The Southerner
880 Holland Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-3555
(Southern style cooking. Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-3pm and 4-9pm, closed M-T)
Spectators Sports Bar & Grill
6432 Blue Star Highway
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-5001
(Open daily)
Uncommon Coffee Roasters Bakery & Café
127 Hoffman Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-3333
(Fair Trade Honduran coffee, sandwiches, soups, baked goods. Open daily M-F at 6:30am, weekends 7am. Closes 10pm during the week, 11pm on weekends. Winter closing hours are 9pm during the week, and 10pm weekends. Open everyday but Christmas.)
Wally’s Bar & Grill
128 Hoffman Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-5641
Wicks Park Bar & Grille
449 Water Street
Saugatuck, MI
269-857-2888
(Sun-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm. Bar open late. Live music. Overlooks Wicks Park and the waters of the Kalamazoo River.)
DOWNTOWN HOLLAND
Alpenrose Restaurant & Café
8th Street & Central Avenue
Downtown Holland, MI
616-393-2111
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner; brunch buffet only on Sunday. Bakery)
Butch’s Restaurant & Wine Shop
44 East 8th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
616-396-8227
(Lunch & dinner; closed Sunday)
City Delicatessen
52 East 8th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
616-396-5873
(Open 11am-9pm daily; closed Sunday)
Crane’s in the City Pie Pantry Restaurant
11 East 8th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
616-796-CITY
(Lunch & dinner; closed Sunday)
Curragh Irish Pub
73 East 8th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
616-393-6340
(Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner; Irish Breakfast/Lunch with live music on Sunday)
8th Street Grille
20 West 8th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
616-392-5888
(21 craft beers, lunch and dinner menu. Open daily 11am-9pm; 11am-4pm on Sunday)
Fricano’s Too Pizza
174 South River Avenue
Downtown Holland, MI
616-392-6279
(Thin crust pizza.)
Good Earth Café
14 East 7th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
616-396-3061
(Breakfast & lunch menu; open til 4pm. Closed Sunday)
New Holland Brewing Company
66 East 8th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
616-355-6422
(Craft beers, lunch and dinner menu; open 7 days a week)
Windmill Restaurant
28 West 8th Street
Downtown Holland, MI
(Open daily to 4pm; Sunday open til 2pm)
HOLLAND
The Biscuit
450 S. Washington Avenue
Holland, MI
616-396-1005
(Breakfast & lunch til 2pm; closed Monday)
Black Sheep Baa Bar & Grill
1642 South Shore Drive
Holland, MI
616-335-9319
(M-F Open at 5pm, Sat-Sun Open at 11:30am)
Boatwerks
216 Van Raalte Avenue
Holland, MI
616-396-0600
(Overlooks the water on Lake Macatawa; lunch & dinner; closed Sunday)
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
12659 Riley St, Suite 400
Holland, MI 49424
616-786-9505
(weekly lunch, dinner and drink specials; M-Th 11am - 10pm, F-Sat 11am - 10:30pm, Sun 11am - 9pm)
Goog’s Pub & Grub
667 Hastings Avenue (off US 31/32nd Street)
Holland, MI
616-546-3422
(Lunch & dinner; great burgers; closed Sunday)
Itty Bitty Bar
1136 Ottawa Beach Road
Holland, MI
616-399-5730
(Kitchen hours: M-Th 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-10pm)
Ottawa Beach Inn
2155 Ottawa Beach Road
Holland, MI
616-399-9220
(Overlooks the water on Lake Macatawa; next to Holland State Park. Lunch & dinner. Closed Sunday)
Pereddies
477 Washington Avenue
Holland, MI
616-394-3061
(fine Italian cuisine; bakery, deli; closed Sunday)
Piper
2225 South Shore Drive
Macatawa, MI (5 miles west of Holland)
616-335-5866
(Overlooks the water on Lake Macatawa. Open for dinner 7 nights a week)
Salt & Pepper
11539 East Lakewood Blvd. (1/2 mile east of US 31)
Holland, MI
616-355-5501
(Lunch & dinner, closed Sunday)
Siri Thai Kitchen
301 North River Avenue
Holland, MI
616-392-5990
(Open Mon-Sat 11am - 8pm - Lunch buffet Mon-Fri 11am - 2pm)
Wild Chef Japanese Steak House
2863 W. Shore Drive (off US 31)
Holland, MI
616-399-8398
(Open 7 days a week, lunch & dinner)
GRAND HAVEN
Arboreal Inn
18191 174th Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-842-3800
(Dinner; Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm. Pub and Dining Room. New chef and new menu.)
Bil-Mar Restaurant
1223 South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI
616-842-5920
(Lunch & dinner, overlooks the water on Lake Michigan.)
Clover Bar
601 S. Beechtree Street
Grand Haven, MI
616-846-3580
(Pizza, subs, salads, spaghetti, steak. Open Mon-Wed 4:40-11pm, Thurs-Sat 4:30-midnight. Closed Sunday.)
Dee-Lite Bar & Grill
24 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-844-5055
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner.) Open Mon-Thurs 6am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6am-11pm. Sun 7am-9:30pm. Bar open late.)
The Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant
1705-A South Beacon Boulevard
Grand Haven, MI
616=846-8686
(Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun Noon to 10pm. Chinese carry-out.)
Fricano’s Pizza Tavern
1400 Fulton Street
Grand Haven, MI
616-842-8640
(Open daily 6pm-midnight.)
The Grand Seafood & Oyster Bar
22 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-847-8944
(Opens daily for dinner at 5pm. Located in the old Grand Theatre lobby.)
The Grill Room at The Kirby House
2 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-846-3299
(Steakhouse. Open Sun-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.)
Jelly’s
310 S. Harbor Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-846-8400
(Sushi & raw bar, contemporary American cuisine. Overlooks the water on the Grand River. Open Sun-Thurs 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm. Closed Monday.)
Lucy’s Market Deli
133 Columbus Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-850-2665
(Open 8am-3pm on weekdays, Sat 11am-3pm. Summer hours: 9am-6pm on weekdays, Sat 9am-4pm. Breakfast available daily thru 10:30am.)
Morning Star Cafe
711 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-844-131
(Opens for breakfast - 6:30am-2'30pm.)
Pavilion's Wharf Bar & Grill
18 Washington
Grand Haven, MI
616-842-9500
Porto Bello Italian Restaurant
41 Washington
Grand Haven, MI
616-846-1221
(Lunch & dinner. Live music Wed-Sat.)
Grand Haven Brew House
100 Washington
Grand Haven, MI
616-607-2060
Snug Harbor
311 South Harbor Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-846-8400
(Year round waterfront restaurant. Lunch & dinner. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, bar open late.)
Stacks
1050 Jackson
Grand Haven, MI
616-842-2488
(Open Mon-Sat. 11am-5:30pm. Chicago style eatery, sandwiches.)
Tip A Few Tavern
10 Franklin Avenue
Grand Haven, MI
616-846-2670
(Open Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sunday Noon-2am. Food served daily until 11pm.)
MUSKEGON
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Bear Lake Tavern
360 Ruddiman Avenue
Muskegon, MI
231-744-1161
(Waterfront view, seafood; lunch & dinner, weekend breakfast 9am-1pm.)
C.F. Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar
948 West Norton Avenue
Muskegon, MI
231-737-4943
(Dinner only. Open Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Closed Sunday.)
The Hearthstone Restaurant
3350 Glade Street
Muskegon, MI
231-733-1056
(Lunch & dinner, French & Italian bistro. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 4pm-9pm. Winner of ‘Best Overall Restaurant’ at 2009 Taste of Muskegon.)
The Lake House Waterfront Grille
730 Terrace Point Road
Muskegon, MI
231-722-4461
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Spring/Summer hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. Waterfront restaurant with lake views.)
Lefty & Romos’ Bar & Grill
1985 Holton Road
Muskegon, MI
231-744-2222
(Specializes in homemade bar food. Open Mon 11am-11pm, Tues-Thurs 11am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun Noon-10pm.)
Mia & Grace Bistro & Bakery
1133 3rd Street
Muskegon, MI
231-725-9500
(Lunch & dinner; homemade and local ingredients. Hours: Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Closed Sun & Mon.)
Pints & Quarts
950 W. Norton
Muskegon, MI
231-830-9889
(Lunch & dinner. Open Mon-Wed 11am-11pm, Thurs 11am-1am, Fri 11am-2am, Sat Noon-2am. Closed Sunday.)
Racquets Downtown Grill
446 W. Western Avenue
Muskegon, MI
231-726-4007
(Bar food, pizza. Open daily 11am-2am.)
The Station Grill
910 West Broadway
Muskegon, MI
231-759-0633
(Lunch & dinner; known for their burgers. Mon-Sat 11am-midnight.)
Toast ‘N Jams
3462 Henry Street
Muskegon, MI
231-737-5267
(Breakfast, brunch & lunch. Open Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat, Sun & holidays 7am-2pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.)
WHITEHALL - MONTAGUE
The Dive Restaurant and Bakery
620 East Colby Street
Whitehall, MI 49461
231-894-2999
(Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Open Mon-Sat: 5:30am-4pm, Sun 7am-1pm.)
Gary's Restaurant
906 East Colby Street
Whitehall, Michigan 49461
231-894-6720
(Open Mon-Sat: 6am-8pm; Sun: 7am-1:30pm)
Harbor View Grille
115 Mears Avenue
Whitehall, MI 49461
231-893-0403
(Seasonal - Open Tue-Thu: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11:30am-9:30pm; Sun: 11:30am-8pm. Some views of White Lake and the river.)
Lipka's Old Fashion Soda Fountain
8718 Ferry Street
Montague, MI 49437
231-893-5624
Old Channel Inn
6905 North Old Channel Trail
Montague, MI 49437
231-893-3805
(Open Wed-Thu: 3-9pm; Fri-Sat: 3-10pm; Sun: noon-9pm)
Pekadill's
503 South Mears Avenue
Whitehall, MI 49461
231-894-9551
(Soups, salads, sandwiches and ice cream. Winter hours - Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm, Closed Sat-Sun. Summer hours - Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun: noon-10pm.)
Sam's Grille & Pizzeria
604 East Colby Street
Whitehall, MI 49461
231-893-3000
(Breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, soups, salads, Lebanese dishes and pitas. Open Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm; Fri: 11am-10pm; Sat-Sun: 7am-9pm.)
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