Short’s Brewing Company (Bellaire) $$: Fun, hip, eclectic new Brewing Company; great array of home-brewed beers, excellent wraps, sandwiches and soups. If you like beer and you like food, this is a must stop! Weekend Entertainment.
Lulu’s Bistro (Bellaire) $$$$: Upscale “City Bistro” atmosphere, great Pastas, Salads, Flatbread Pizza’s. Large wine selection. Very busy spot after 7pm! Best place around for anniversary or birthday dinners!
Gio’s Trattoria Grille’ (Bellaire) $$: Casual New Italian Trattoria at M-88 and Shanty Creek Road. Wide selection of Italian favorites; chicken and seafood pastas, classic entrees, paninis and pizza.
Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen (Elk Rapids) $$: Rollicking good-time Cajun & Creole restaurant; great Cajun music, traditional Cajun & Creole dishes like Blackened Alligator, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, fun staff. Very busy after 7pm.
Murphy’s Lamplight Inn (Central Lake) $$$: Historic Restaurant and Inn. Casual friendly atmosphere, nice variety of entrees, reasonable prices.
Indo China Express (Bellaire) $$: Great Chinese and Szechwan Restaurant, dine in or take out. Great Chinese food, and those famous large portions.
Tapawingo (Ellsworth) $$$$$: World-renowned Intimate Gourmet Dining. Limited Menu, dress code, reservations required.
Blue Pelican (Central Lake) $$: Casual setting on the East side of Torch Lake at East Torch Lake Drive and Old State Road. Offers great selection of seafood, pastas, fish and Southern-style favorites like Pulled Pork, Beef Brochette and Ribs. Great drive along Torch Lake to get there!
Toonie’s Steakhouse (Bellaire) $: Casual family dining downtown by theatre. Nice selection of favorites; steaks, fish, chicken, ribs, pastas, sandwiches, wraps & classic entrees. |
