Ginny's Guidebook
Food scene
Bridge Street Tap Room
202 Bridge StGreat place to grab a beer! Also has decent food.
Higher end dining option. Great fish and steak. Call ahead for reservations!
21 locals recommend
Terry's of Charlevoix
101 Antrim StHigher end dining option. Great fish and steak. Call ahead for reservations!
Another excellent finer dining option. Best mushroom soup in town in our opinion. Great outdoor seating available, but no view. Call ahead for reservation.
35 locals recommend
Grey Gables Inn Restaurant
308 Belvedere AveAnother excellent finer dining option. Best mushroom soup in town in our opinion. Great outdoor seating available, but no view. Call ahead for reservation.
Maple + Batter
4165 Main StreetShort drive up to Bay Harbor for amazing breakfast/brunch and pancakes.
The perfect greasy spoon spot. Think Dairy Queen made with fresh beef. Yummy ice cream! Loved by locals and visitors alike.
10 locals recommend
Dairy Grille LLC
1111 Bridge StThe perfect greasy spoon spot. Think Dairy Queen made with fresh beef. Yummy ice cream! Loved by locals and visitors alike.
Unbeatable sunset views over Walloon Lake. About 25 minute drive.
55 locals recommend
Barrel Back Restaurant
4069 M-75Unbeatable sunset views over Walloon Lake. About 25 minute drive.
Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrAbout 5-10 minutes south of Charlevoix. Beautiful views. Pizza Girl (on property) pizza is best around. Make sure to check hours. Pizza kitchen is not open every day. Also great to just enjoy beer and wine.
17 locals recommend
Bier’s Inwood Brewery
17959 Ferry RdAbout 5-10 minutes south of Charlevoix. Beautiful views. Pizza Girl (on property) pizza is best around. Make sure to check hours. Pizza kitchen is not open every day. Also great to just enjoy beer and wine.
Located southeast of town on Lake Charlevoix. Beautiful yet casual spot to eat outdoors.
56 locals recommend
The Landing
10231 Ferry RdLocated southeast of town on Lake Charlevoix. Beautiful yet casual spot to eat outdoors.
J.bird Provisions
109 Bridge Park DriveGreat selection of wine and cheese. Many other gourmet food offerings. Located just north of town.
6 locals recommend
Esperance closed till April 6
12853 US-31Great selection of wine and cheese. Many other gourmet food offerings. Located just north of town.
That French Place
212 Bridge StGrab a crepe and walk down to enjoy it overlooking the marina!
Harwood Gold Cafe
230 Bridge StFavorite place to grab coffee
Gorgeous view right down the channel past the light house. Amazing spot to sip wine and cocktails while taking in scenery and sunset.
Vue Wine Bar
101 Bridge StreetGorgeous view right down the channel past the light house. Amazing spot to sip wine and cocktails while taking in scenery and sunset.
Outdoor seating available overlooking the channel and lighthouse. Recommend arriving before 5PM to get a table if visiting during a peak time. Tables fill up very fast after 5:30 and wait times can be long.
35 locals recommend
Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant
106 Pine River LnOutdoor seating available overlooking the channel and lighthouse. Recommend arriving before 5PM to get a table if visiting during a peak time. Tables fill up very fast after 5:30 and wait times can be long.
Friske's Farm Market
10743 US-31Royal Farms, Inc.
10445 US-31Sightseeing
Fisherman's Island State Park
16480 Bells Bay Rd SMt. McSauba Disc Golf Course
Pleasant StreetCastle Farms
5052 M-66Beautiful grounds, guided tours, and massive model train display.
Sunshine Charters
222 Bridge Park DrSchedule a sunset cruise.
Schulman Paddleworks
204 Bridge StreetLocal spot to rent paddle boards to enjoy Charlevoix from the water.
Great option for the kids and family. Hay rides, feeding farm animals and carousel rides. Also has an indoor toy museum and shop and some working model trains.
Hungry Ducks Farm
4580 Michigan 66Great option for the kids and family. Hay rides, feeding farm animals and carousel rides. Also has an indoor toy museum and shop and some working model trains.
Friske's Farm Market
10743 US-31