OUR TOP 10 PLACES TO EAT – in no particular order!
- Happy Troll: (231) 237 – 7827: 111 Bridge Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Always the perfect spot for lunch or dinner! Their menu is full of handcrafted sandwiches & soups. Enjoy entrees, a full bar and full bakery with amazing desserts!
- Pita Cruiser: (231) 645 – 7655: 311 Bridge Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Pita Cruiser has always been one of our top favorites! It stated as a food tuck in the Van Pelt Alley and moved into its brick and mortar location in 2024! We are thrilled they have gotten the chance to serve more of their delicious Mediterranean street food!
- Bridge Street Tap Room: (231) 437 – 3466: 202 Bridge Street, Charlevoix MI 49720
- Just step outside towards Bridge Street and cross the road! Easy, fun and always delicious! This American restaurant has a little of everything! It fun to sit outside when the weathers nice and watch the bridge open and close! Check out their website for their live music schedule during the summer months.
- SEASONAL- The Landing Restaurant: (231) 547- 9036 :10231 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Located only 7 minutes away, The Landing is one of our favorite seasonal waterfront restaurants! Open only from Memorial to Labor Day. Although they do not take reservation, you can always call ahead for a wait time (Expect 45 minutes on summer weekends!). Feel free to order a drink & even an app at the bar to take to the waiting area. They also have a beautiful outdoor bar, The Sidebar, with drinks, small snacks, and yard games to help pass the time, or sit on the deck with some drinks and enjoy a view of lake!
- Gray Gables: (231) 547 – 9261 : 308 Belvedere Ave, Charlevoix MI 49720
- Only a 2 minute drive! Gray gables will provide you with a wonderful upscale dinning experience in an old house! One of the only restaurants in downtown that you can make reservations directly on their website days in advance to help you plan ahead! They feature a variety of local seafood options, steak, sushi with a full bar and daily specials!
- SEASONAL - Salad Fork (231) 217 Bridge Street, Suite B, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Located just 20 steps outside the front door off of Van Pelt Alley. This seasonal unique order at the door lunch hot spot has amazing sandwiches and salads with simple, fresh and seasonal ingredients! Order online and pick up in their red wagon!
- JAX Northside Food & Spirit: (231) 437-6400: 757 Petoskey Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- A little bit of everything delicious! Located across from the Charlevoix Golf Club. Spend time dinning out on their four-season enclosed patio. Jax proudly features local purveyors and farmers and has an expansive menu.
- The Villager
- The Villager has been the cornerstone of Downtown Charlevoix for 40 plus years! Offering a little bit for everyone with its expansive menu and full bar! The restaurant boasts a unique collection of memorabilia and 1950’s toys.
- LT’s tocos: (231) 437 -2024 : 105 M – 66, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- A New Authentic Mexican drive through only restaurant serving tocos, tamales, burritos, tostadas, you name it! Straight off the grill and made with love!
- The Back Lot: (231) 216-7804 : 230 Ferry Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- An indoor/outdoor food truck bar yard spot! Meeting up with a large party or wanting to have the kids play around during dinner? The Back Lot is the perfect spot! Choose between four delicious trucks or nibble on a little from each!
**Honorary Mention: Vue Wine Bar: (231) 437-3816 : 101 Bridge Street, Charlevoix MI 49720
- Although they only have nibbles and nosh, we have to note, The Vue Wine Bar! Located just steps away on Bridge Street, right next to the Charlevoix Memorial Drawbridge. The Vue has a fast wine menu and a spectacular deck overlooking the channel. Watch million dollar boats go by and sip your favorite spirit. The Vue is all about atmosphere!
