Lulu’s Bistro (Bellaire) $$$$ Upscale “City Bistro” atmosphere, great Pastas, Salads, Flatbread Pizza’s. Large wine selection. Very busy spot after 7pm! Best place around for anniversary or birthday dinners! 5 minutes from the Inn. Short’s Brewing Company (Bellaire) $$ 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. 7 minutes from the Inn
The Dockside (Bellaire) $$: Very casual dining on Torch Lake and Clam River. Burgers and fish baskets, fresh salads, zesty Mexican and great appetizers. Cocktails, outside deck seating on the lake. 7 days a week from 11am-10pm. 12 minutes from the Inn. (231) 377-7777
Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen (Elk Rapids) $$ 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. 25 minutes from the Inn Siren Hall (Elk Rapids) $$$$: Open for lunch and dinner, Siren Hall specializes in upscale fare from the sea. The restaurant offers an outdoor patio during the appropriate seasons. 25 minutes from the Inn. Same owner as Lulu's Bistro. Tapawingo (Ellsworth) $$$$$ World-renowned Intimate Gourmet Dining. Limited Menu, dress code, reservations required. 40 minutes from the Inn
Rowe Inn (Ellsworth) $$$$: Elegant fine dining on the lake with focus on cuisine native to Michigan; signature dishes include rack of lamb and pecan stuffed morel mushrooms. Extensive wine list. 40 minutes from the Inn; reservations suggested, call for hours. (866) 432-5873 Blue Pelican (Central Lake) $$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! 20 minutes from the Inn. Toonie’s Steakhouse (Bellaire) $ New casual family dining downtown by theatre. Nice selection of favorites; steaks, fish, chicken, ribs, pastas, sandwiches, wraps & classic entrees. GREAT FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY- ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $7.95! 5 Minutes from Inn
