Charlevoix Michigan Dining Guide

Charlevoix, Michigan is a picturesque city located between beautiful Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix’s western end. Before diving into this Charlevoix Michigan Dining Guide, it is important to note that this area is home to popular area attractions, such as the Edgewater Inn (click here for all Edgewater Inn real estate listings), the historical Castle Farms, and Little Traverse Wheelway. Although Charlevoix Township has a population of slightly more than 2,500 residents, both visitors and locals have quite a bit of option for things to do in Charlevoix, Michigan, including Charlevoix shopping, sailing, and the many choices of local diners. Want to know more about Charlevoix Michigan vacation rentals and its local eateries? Then check out this Charlevoix Michigan Dining Guide.


Spare Key Winery
Hours: Thu 2-6pm, Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Address: 06872 Upper Bayshore Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 250-7442
Contact: sparekey4@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sparekeywinery.com/index.html
Specialties: Home of Elvira – Silver Medal for MI Wine Competition Winner
About: This family-owned winery provides a special touch when it comes to wines and winetasting. Visitors can try several types of wine including fruit table wines in flavors of apple, strawberry, red raspberry, golden raspberry, and pear. Some of the specialty wines include Frontenac, Marquette, and Cayuga White. Wine tasters can enjoy the vineyard and learn how each bottle of wine was made.


1918 Cellars Wine Tasting Room
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: Castle Farms 5052 M-66 Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 237-0884
Website: https://castlefarms.com/wine/
Contact: info@castlefarms.com
Specialties: Wedding Tasting Kit
About: The tastes of1918 Cellars Wine begins at Castle Farms. Visitors of this winery and bistro can taste a variety of popular wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and more. However, wine tasters can also try unique wines, such as Birch Lake White, Reflection, or Visionary wines. Reservations are highly recommended for groups of 4 or more by calling 231.237.0884 ext. 250.


Grey Gables Inn Restaurant
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday – Saturday 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Address: 308 Belvedere Ave Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-9261
Website: https://www.greygablesinn.com/menu
Contact: info@greygablesinn.com
Specialties: Pizza, Salad, Sushi, Burgers, and Sandwiches
About: The Grey Gables restaurant offers starters from mushroom bisque and roasted artichokes to Hawaiian Ahi Tuna and roasted beets. Entrees include everything from Delmonico steaks and braised beef roasts to pasta bolognas. Customers can also try delicious favorites such as their prime rib French dip sandwich or their southwest ranch grilled chicken sandwich.


The Argonne House
Hours: Thursday to Sat 4-9 pm
Address: 11929 Boyne City Road Charlevoix, Mi 49720
Phone: (231) 547-9331
Website: https://www.argonnehouse.com/
Contact: info@ArgonneHouse.com
Specialties: Home of the Argonne World Famous Shrimp Dinners, Wood-Fired Pizza, Shrimp, and Steaks
About: Argonne offers a full menu of mouthwatering choices, including appetizers, salads, and soups. Visitors can select entrees such as baked cannelloni and chicken parmesan to barbeque ribs and fried walleye. Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas include everything from build-your-own to Margherita pizzas and more.


Jax Northside Food & Spirits
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 3pm–9:00pm
Address: 757 Petoskey Avenue Charlevoix MI 49720
Phone: (231) 437-6400
Website: https://www.jaxchx.com/
Contact: info@jaxchx.com
Specialties: Seafood
About: Jax provides an exceptional menu and experience that focuses on fresh seafood and a positive atmosphere. Customers are treated to an outdoor dining experience that overlooks the sixth green of Charlevoix Municipal Golf Course. Menu items include Pistachio White Fish, Bayou Pasta, Ribs, and a Shrimp Combo. They also offer a Shrimp Platter, Lemon Chicken Piccata, St. Louis Ribs, and Broiled Salmon. All dinners come with an unlimited salad bar, soup, or potatoes, and a veggie. Appetizers include everything from hot wings to their Sweet Heat Brussel Sprouts.

Black Market Foods
Hours: Monday - Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday - 11am-6pm
Address: Downtown Charlevoix 311 Bridge Street Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
Phone: (231) 437-3337
Website: https://www.blackmarketchx.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackmarketchx
Specialties: Creative Sandwiches
About: Black Market prides itself on providing creative, delicious, and colorful foods that serve to satisfy and delight. Once there, you can get creative sandwiches, such as their Italian Meat and Cheese, their Ham Grinders, or their Hot Mess Sandwich. Customers can enjoy a variety of Salads from their Saucy Chicken, Cabbage Slaw, or the Maurice. There is a lot of deliciousness to choose from on this menu.


HotDoggers
Hours: Mondays Starting at 11 AM
Address: 117 Antrim Street Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
Phone: (231) 437-3800
Website: http://hotdoggers-coney-cafe-charlevoix.business.site/
Contact: hotdoggerscharlevoix@gmail.com
Specialties: Premium Coneys
About: This hot dog restaurant is a family-friendly establishment that offers premium American hot dogs with all the fixings. But they’ve got more than hotdogs. Customers can fill up on their loaded coney cheese fries, chicken pitas, and or their regular French fries. Their menu also includes house-made veggie burgers, gyros, and fresh-made cheeseburgers.


The Landing
Hours: Saturday – Thursday 11:30am-9pm
Address: 10231 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-9036
Website: https://www.thelandingcharlevoix.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landingrestaurantcharlevoix/
Specialties: Dining and Cocktails
About: Landing here offers a little something special for everyone. From their Zingerman’s Pimento and Cheese and their Dockmaster Burger to their Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burger and Oh Buoy Lake Perch Basket. Is a little wine on the mind? This restaurant offers white, sparking, and red wines to taste, while they also offer a variety of pres’ rum reserves.


That French Place
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-2pm
Address: 212 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 437-6037
Website: https://www.thatfrenchplace.com/
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/thatfrenchplacecvx/
Specialties: Crepes
About: For fresh crepes on the go, this is the spot. A variety of tasty crepes are on this delightful menu, including their breakfast crepe made with ham and cheese, their spinach and mushroom crepe, or their sweet crepe made with Nutella and banana. If you want something surprising like their fresh lemon and sugar crepe, then this is the place to enjoy them. You can also enjoy their café menu with espresso, cappuccino, and tea, or select something delicious from their pastry menu.


East Park Tavern
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 4pm-9pm
Address: 307 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-7450
Website: https://www.eastparktavern.net/
Contact: https://www.eastparktavern.net/contact
Specialties: American
About: You can enjoy starters that include choices such as mussels, streak bites, sweet fries, or their hummus platter. Burgers and Sandwiches include Whitefish Rueben, Loaded BLT Wrap, or their Bridge Street Burger. Salad choices include their Caprese, New England Clam Chowder, or a Caesar. They offer delectable entrees, such as their Lobster Mac, fish or steak of the week, and their Blackened Salmon


NOMI Sushi
Hours:
Address: 217 Bridge St Unit C, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 437-3345
Website: https://www.nomisushi.com/
Contact: https://www.nomisushi.com/contact-us
Specialties: Sushi
About: Naomi’s offers seasonal sushi platters, including their small plates that include wakame salad, tuna tataki, and the Naomi Rice Bowl. From the Classic Maki menu customers can select from succulent sushi bits, such as their California Roll, Crunchy Taco Roll, or the Hamachi Jalapeno Roll. Their Signature Maki menu includes the Golden Dragon, the Green Goddess, and the Miso Steak sushi meal.


Pita Cruiser Food Truck
Hours: Friday – Sunday 11am-8pm
Address: 101 B Van Pelt Pl, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 645-7655
Website: https://www.facebook.com/PitaCruiser/
Contact: pitacruiser@gmail.com
Specialties: Mediterranean Street Food
About: If you are looking for something new, then you can try this Mediterranean street food truck menu. From the Trucker Bowl and Cruiser Nachos to the Gyros and falafel there is something for everyone. You can also get Pitas, loaded fries, or hummus.


Pigs Eatin Ribs
Hours:Monday – Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm
Address: 1530 US 31 S, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-7447
Website: https://www.pigseatinribs.com/
Contact: pitmasters@pigseatinribs.com
Specialties: Real Smokehouse BBQ
About: Their Odds and Ends provides a great starter menu option that includes their burnt ends, bbq nachos, or their smoke-fried wings. Salads include their BBQ Cobb Salad or Smoke-House Salad, while their soup menu includes their Roasted Corn and Smoked Chicken Chowder and their Pitmaster’s Chili. Entrees at Smokehouse include Chopped Brisket Sandwiches, Smoked Brisket Tacos, and Hot Chicken. Sides include everything from cornbread, beans, coleslaw, waffle fries, and grandma’s potato salad.


Smoke on the Water
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7am-3pm
Address: 103 Park Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 237-9604
Website: https://sow-bbq.com/
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/SmokeOnTheWater103/
Specialties: Barbeque
About: Serving Breakfast and Lunch, Smoke offers everything from french toast and pancakes to a goat cheese omelet. Smoked breakfast items include their smoked brisket hash and smoked pulled pork hash. However, their specialties are the smoked brisket dip sandwich and their pulled pork sandwich. They also offer fresh bakery goods, including fresh cinnamon rolls, apple bourbon banana bread, and house-made challah.


The Salad Fork
Hours:
Address: 217 Bridge St, Suite B, Chalevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 437-3898
Website: https://www.thesaladforkchx.com
Contact: https://facebook.com/thesaladforkchx/
Specialties: Salads and Paninis
About: When you want a fresh salad this is the place to go. Specialty salads come with fun veggie and fruit mixes such as their apple fest that includes mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, apples, mixed lettuce, celery, walnuts, and balsamic dressing. Customers can get their version of chicken salad, mushroom salad, and even blueberry salad. Paninis come in peanut butter flavor, ham and salami, turkey and avocado, mozzarella and tomatoes, and roast beef.


Bier's Inwood Brewery
Hours: Wednesday-Friday 3pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm
Address: 17959 Ferry Road Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 675-7242
Website: briersinwoodbrewery.com
Contact: biertyler@gmail.com
Specialties: Tab Beer, Hard Cider, and Wine
About: Bier’s offers more than 16 tap beers that are made on the premises. Beer styles include pale ale, IPA, brown ale, Kolsch, Berliner Weiss, coconut porter, and double IPA. Ciders include hard apple cider, apple cider with cherries, fruit blend cider, and pear cider. The Bier’s Inwood also offers Pizza Girl food at the bar, which is a pizza shop located next door.

Town House Bar
Hours: Monday-Friday 2pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-2pm, Sunday 12pm-12am
Address: 231 Bridge St. Chalevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-6690
Website: all-cafes.com/town-house-charlevoix
Contact: (231)547-6690
Specialties: Sports Bar and Grill
About: Town House is an ideal spot to get food and drinks and watch the game. This is a casual dining spot that offers great cocktails, a cozy atmosphere, and a good beer selection. Fans at the bar are crazy about their zucchini gazpacho, their chilled vegetable minestrone, and their Dungeness crab in brown butter. They also offer beef cheek pastoral, a curd of sour quince, lamb with mushroom stock glaze, and a liquid chocolate bar.


Bywater Cafe at Michigan Beach
Hours: Wednesday-Monday 11am-8pm
Address: Grant Street Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231)547-3615
Website: https://bywatercafe.weebly.com
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/townhousebar
Specialties: American
About: This restaurant offers stunning views of beautiful Lake Michigan. They provide popular American food such as hamburgers and hotdogs. They have a “Munchies” menu that includes chicken tenders, Whitefish Rangoon, walking tacos, fried pickles, and more. The Bywater Café also offers a vegetarian selection that includes House Made Tabbouleh, Meatless Gyros, and Beach House Salad. They also offer several selections of sliders and sandwiches.

Pizza Hut
Hours: Monday-Sunday 12pm-9pm
Address: 1303 Bridge Street Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231)547-5321
Website: https://pizzahut.com
Contact: (231)547-5321
Specialties: Pizza
About: This pizza restaurant specializes in American pizza, pasta, wings, and desserts. Specialty pizzas include Meat Lovers Pizza, Cheese Pizza, and Supreme Pizza. They also offer create-your-own pizzas as well as Tuscani Chicken Alfredo Pasta and Tuscani Meaty Marinara Pasta. They provide family-sized orders as well as breadsticks, fries, and mozzarella sticks.


My Grandmother's Table
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm
Address: 115 Bridge Street Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231)437-3132
Website: https://my-grandmothers-table.com/
Contact: info@mygrandmotherstable.co
Specialties: Locally sourced Bakery, café, and coffee bar
About: This special bar is where creativity meets artistry. For breakfast, you can get Brazilian buckwheat pancakes or a Spanish tortilla made with peas, potato, and Spinach. Their lunch menu includes Cuban black bean soup, Italian meatball sandwiches, Mediterranean tabbouleh, and more. Canadian chicken pot pie, Polish pierogies, and Native American Three Sisters Stew are some of the delicious items for dinner.


Vue Wine Bar
Hours: Monday - Sunday 4pm-11pm
Address: 101 Bridge Street Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231)437-3816
Website: https://www.vuecharlevoix.com/
Specialties: Wine and Beer
About: Stunning views of the Pine River Channel await at this world-class bar. The Vue offers a large selection of modern and old-world wines, including Red Bordeaux, Italian Reds, Malbec, Pinot Grigio, and more. On their Nibbles and Nosh menu, they offer John Cross Smoked Fish Pate, a Graze Plate filled with cured meats, fruit, cheese, and Salmon, while you can also indulge in a seasoned nuts bowl.


Flap Jack Family Restaurant
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7am-2pm
Address: 102 West Carpenter Street Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
Phone: (231)547-6466
Website: http://flapjackcharlevoix.com/
Specialties: American, Breakfast, Sandwiches
About: Whether you want a Chicken Salad Sandwich, a Reuben, or a French Dip Flap Jack has you covered. Dinner meals include John Cross baked cod, country fried steak, or sirloin steak. You can also build your own burger or get a patty melt. They serve 3 types of omelets and you can get English muffins, pancakes, corned beef hash, bacon, ham, and hashbrowns for breakfast.


Bridge Street Tap Room
Hours: Monday – Sunday 11am-10pm
Address: 202 Bridge Street Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 437-3466
Website: https://www.bridgestreettaproom.com
Contact: info@bridgestreetcvx.com
Specialties: Craft Beer and Bistro
About: Craft Beer enthusiasts will love Bridge Street Tap as it offers great beer, food, and spectacular views of Round Lake. Customers will have access to over 30 taps, while hard cider, wine, and liquors are also provided. Their market or the Round Lake Room offers a great selection of gourmet foods, craft wine, and craft beer to go. They offer an extensive Salad menu, and sharables, seafood, and wraps are also fan favorites.


Shananhan's Pub
Hours:
Address: 9600 Club House Dr. Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-9796
Website: https://www.chxcountryclub.com/
Contact: infor@shanahanspubcvx.com
Specialties: Pub Style Food
About: Shanahan’s is part of the seasonal Charlevoix Golf and Fitness. Starters include hummus and pita, calamari, wings, and truffle fries, while their soup and salad offerings include Caesar salad, cobb salad, wedge salad, and Caprese salad. They offer 10–16-inch pizzas with a variety of toppings, while they offer several sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. Seafood platters and burgers are served on their dinner menu.


Dairy Grille
Hours: Monday – Sunday 11am-10pm
Address: 1111 Bridge St. Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-9771
Website: https://www.zmenu.com/dairy-grille-charlevoix-online-menu/
Contact: haydenfox46@gmail.com
Specialties: Soft Serve Ice Cream
About: This dairy grill specializes in soft-serve ice cream. Their ice creams come in a variety of yummy flavors including cherry, peanut butter, mint-oreo, strawberry, raspberry, and more. However, they also serve American food, including burgers, shrimp, French fries, onion rings, and coneys.


Scovies Gourmet
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Address: 111 Bridge Street Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 237-7827
Website: www.scovies.com
Contact: scovies@gmail.com
Specialties: Home Cooking
About: Scovies is ideal for a date night with its themed dinner and a movie night or live local music nights. They specialize in home-cooked meals, such as their Bada Bing Panini, the Northern Michigan Chicken Salad, their Cherry Buffalo Chicken Salad, or their Big Fat Greek Wrap. They offer everything from deli sandwiches and paninis to desserts and adult beverages.


Villager Pub & Restaurant
Hours: Monday – Friday 11am-9pm
Address: 427 Bridge Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231)547-6925
Website: https://thevillagepub.com
Contact: info@thevillagerpub.com
Specialties: Family Eatery
About: With traditional styled dining and tavern styled dining, the village stands as a local favorite. Whether your craving coconut shrimp, fried zucchini, mac & cheese nuggets, or toasted green beans the village has the munchies and appetizers all covered. They offer more than 4 delectable sandwiches, including their deep-fried whitefish sandwich, the Monterey Jack, and their Soup and ½ sandwich. Their dinner menu includes several fish platters and south of the border platters, such as their nacho supreme, chicken burrito, and their soft-shell tacos.


Esperance Café
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm
Address: 12853 US-31 Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 237-9300
Website: https://www.esperancewine.com
Contact: infor@esperancewine.com
Specialties: Wine and Gifts
About: The Café Esperance offers specialty dining through reservations only at seasonal times during the year and may include fine dining options such as lamb, lobster salad, house-made pasta, and more. However, they specialize in wine choices as low as $10, while customers will find a selection as much as four figures. Esperance also provides specialty gifts, such as wine glasses, wine, caviar gifts, and wine-making took kits.


Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant
Hours: Monday -Thursday 4pm-8:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm, 4pm-8:30pm
Address:106 Pine River Lane, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-4311
Website: https://www.staffordsweathervane.com
Contact: weathervane@staffords.com
Specialties: Upscale River Dining
About: Views from the Pine River Channel and the indoor fireplace provide an inviting atmosphere at the Stafford’s Weathervane. Offering upscale dining, the Stafford offers main entrees that include Chicken Wellington, Filet Mignon, and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. They offer several fish plates along with a lunch menu that includes soups and salads, and sandwiches such as their French Dip and Lamb Gyro.


Harwood Gold Store and Cafe
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:30am-4pm
Address: 230 Bridge Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 437-3900
Website: https://hardwoodgold.com
Contact: info@hardwoodgold.com
Specialties: Café & Store
About: The Harwood is known for its delicious meat and veggie hand pies that are made similar to Aussie and Scottish Styled meat pies. However, they are also known for their full tea and expresso menu offerings, salads, wraps, and other grab-and-go items. Customers also love their Maple Syrup, Maple Sauces, and Maple Granolas.


B.C. Pizza
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 4pm-8pm
Address: 149 M-66, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-9999
Website: https://bc.pizza/
Contact:
Specialties: Handmade Gourmet Pizza
About: B.C is known for its handmade gourmet pizza, and that even includes their all-day breakfast pizza. While you are waiting for freshly made pizza, you can enjoy chicken or pepperoni bites, chicken wings, cheesy bread, or other appetizers they provide. B.C. also offers salads, pasta salads, and sub sandwiches. You can also enjoy burritos, a nacho supreme, pizza pockets, or quesadillas. Specialty pizzas include bacon double cheeseburger, chicken cordon bleu, bbq chicken pizza, the patrolman’s special.


Subway
Hours: Monday – Sunday 10am-8pm
Address: 401 Bridge Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-6699
Specialties: Sub Sandwiches
About: This popular sub shop provides quality ingredients in their sandwiches. Customers enjoy popular subs such as the meatball marinara, the Italian BLT, and the tuna. Kids and adults love their pizza and famous dessert cookies.


The Back Lot of Charlevoix
Hours: Monday – Sunday 11:30am-9pm
Address: 230 Ferry Avenue, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 216-7804
Website: https://www.thebacklotcharlevoix.com/
Contact: info@thebacklotcharlevoix.com
Specialties: Craft Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
About: The Back Lot is a seasonal bar that offers several options in craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Customers enjoy the outdoor atmosphere with their beer garden and nearby food truck options. They offer Spirits from many local sources.


Andy's Market & Deli
Hours: Monday – Sunday 8am-8pm
Address: 205 West Garfield Avenue, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-6761
Website: https://www.menusguide.com/charlevoix_andys_deli.html
Specialties: Deli and Party Store
About: Andy’s Deli and Party Store offers American favorites such as burgers, French fries, and chicken wraps. They serve a variety of sandwiches including grilled cheese, egg salad sandwiches, and Reubens. They offer a chicken tenders meal and fish basket, while customers have many sides to select from including mac and cheese bites, fried mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, and French fries. Their market side provides party favorites, including freshly baked bread, meats and cheeses, and sauces and toppings.


Terry's Place
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday – Saturday 5pm-10pm
Address: 101 Antrim St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-2799
Website: https://terrysofcharlevoix.com
Specialties: Fine Dining
About: Terry’s of Charlevoix offers a fine dining experience that customers love. Entrees provide an extraordinary selection including Long Island Duckling, New York Strip, Filet Mignon, and Chicken Schnitzel. All entrees are served with choices of baked Idaho potato, baked sweet potato, stewed potatoes, or hashbrowns, as well a choice of creamy coleslaw, green salad, or cottage cheese. Terry’s offers several selections of white wines, sparkling wines, and red wines.


Harbor View Café
Hours: Monday – Sunday 7am-2pm
Address: 100 Antrim Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 437-3830
Website: www.harborviewcafechx.com
Specialties: Breakfast and Lunch
About: Located within the Oleson Shopping Plaza, this is a café you don’t want to miss. Breakfast includes everything from several types of omelets and eggs benedict to griddle choices and breakfast burritos. Their lunch menus include soups and salads and a variety of sandwiches, including the harbor view patty melt, chili dog deluxe, and the Charlevoix club sandwich.