The Ultimate Michigan Lakeshore Dinner Guide
The Lakeshore communities are full of locally owned restaurants that make for such a fun night out on the town! We’ve composed a list of our top places to grab dinner in Lakeshore cities and hope you’ll put it to use the next time you’re looking for a place to eat out! We also have a list of our favorite brunch spots which you can find on our blog page or down below!
1. South Haven
Clementine’s
Seafood, pasta, grilled meat, classics, and more!
Taste
A homey, brick-walled bar and eatery
Black River Tavern
American grub and craft beer on tap
Three Blondes Brewing
Voted one of Michigan’s favorite breweries, you really can’t go wrong!
The Lodge
Known for their chicken and beer!
Maria’s Taste Of Italy
Long-time family ran Italian eatery
Tello’s Italian Bistro
Cozy Italian with an upscale vibe.Â
Sophie’s Steakhouse and Bar
The perfect spot for a fancy night out.
2. Saugatuck
The Mitten Brewing
Great pizza and beer and an outdoor patio!
The Southerner
An uncomplicated yet elevated approach to cooking provides a great experience.
Bowdies Chophouse
A posh, yet casual neighborhood nook.
Coast 236 Restaurant and Bar
Creative American eats with classic cocktails.
The Butler
A historic former inn turned into a family-run eatery with a harbor view.Â
Borrowed Time
Seasonally inspired small-plates, featuring local ingredients.
Wicks Park Bar and Grill
Regular live music and American fare.
Duck Alley
A unique vibe with great food, drinks, and hospitality
Pumpernickels
A modern and upbeat restaurant and bar downtown Saugatuck.
Phil’s Bar and Grill
A diverse eatery with a small, diverse beer list
Pennyroyal Cafe and Provisions
This cute interior is sure to blow you away, and the food will too!
Coral Gables
A panoramic waterfront restaurant with music and comedy occasionally.
Lady Bird
The beautiful interior and sophisticated vibe of the eatery makes for a great night out.
Saugatuck Brewing Company
A relaxed brewery and bar with extensive pub-grub and event nights.Â
SaugaTaco
Fun taco creations and boozy drinks along with salad and other snacks.
Marrow’s Italian Restaurant
Delectable Italian dishes in a lively and refined family atmosphere.
3. Fennville
Salt of the Earth
Rustic-chic restaurant offering seasonal American cuisine and baked goods with a full bar
El Jaripeo
Authentic Mexican flavors in Downtown Fennville.
Blue Goose Cafe
A homey diner with great dinner and dessert
The What Not Inn
Your neighborhood bar and eatery with daily specials you won’t want to miss!
Root Cafe Fennville
A great ambiance with a small back porch with outdoor seating and fun cocktails and food
Crane’s Pie Pantry
Family-owned bakery serves traditional cafe fare & farm-fresh berry pies amid funky antique decor.
4. Holland
Boatwerks
A waterfront restaurant with unbeatable vibes a great food
Seventy-Six
A stylish and casual eatery offering local American cuisine with wine, cider, and cocktails
Salt & Pepper Savory Grill
A laid back pub with upscale bar fare
Beechwood Grill
Cabin-style eatery featuring burgers, steak, seafood, and more
Crazy Horse Steakhouse
Playful, Southwestern-themed steakhouse with a woodsy decor
Windmill Restaurant
Homey eatery for all-day Traditional American breakfasts & lunch
Butch’s Dry Dock
Formal dining room & adjacent casual pub featuring traditional fare & extensive wine & beer lists
Hop’s at 84 East
Brick-oven pies & other pub fare served in rustic, brick-lined digs with local craft beers on tap
Waverly Stone Gastropub
Get a glass of wine and a formal dinner at this dimly lit downtown Holland restaurant
RedRock Grille
Extraordinary food and drinks and entertainment at Macatawa Legends Golf Club
Low Carb Grill
A grain-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free restaurant and grill.
Wild Chef Japanese Steakhouse
Hibachi dining and a selection of sushi that you’ll love.
Poquito
A Spanish and Latin kitchen serving up tapas and other favorites
HopCat Holland
A well-loved West Michigan restaurant known for their Cosmik Fries and more
Big Lake Brewing
Busy tavern offering an eclectic beer selection & choice bar bites in an industrial–style interior.
The Curragh Irish Pub
Wooden Shoe Restaurant
Popular, long-standing restaurant serving hearty plates
Taqueria Vallarta
Where taste meets tradition in Holland, bringing authentic Mexican flavor
Sandy Point Beach House
Casual fine dining with great cocktails
Tacos El Cuñado
5. Grand Haven
Notos At Bill Mar
Beachside eatery for steak & seafood features sunset & Lake Michigan viewsÂ
Snug Harbor
Light-filled space with a waterfront view & rooftop deck offers eclectic dishes & varied wine list
Kirby House
Former hotel featuring American food & regular live music
The Blue Porch
The Unicorn Tavern
A popular tavern located on the East End of Grand Haven
The Paisley Pig
Elevated tavern fare with an extensive selection of craft beers
JW’s Food and Spirits
Contest-winning chili & other American fare are the stars at this casual, cozy restaurant & bar
The Stable Inn
The Toasted Pickle
Unique sandwiches made with gourmet ingredients in a cool, compact space
Lucy’s
Share plates, sandwiches, comfort food entrees & more, plus regular live music
Tip-A-Few Tavern
Home of “The Wet One” wet burrito and classic dining spot
Clover Bar
Fuel
Wood-fired pizza, other menu favorites, and beer, wine, and cocktails
The Village Baker
A destination retail bakery, restaurant and bar specializing in artisan breads
Dr. Rolf’s BBQ
BBQ on the water, visit by boat or car!
Fricano’s Pizza Tavern
6. Muskegon
Bear Lake Tavern
This bar & grill founded in 1929 offers burgers, steaks & seafood, plus a patio with lake views
The Handsome Hobo
Stonework & a cozy fireplace adorn this mellow pub known for diverse eats & live music Thursdays
Dockers
 A Caribbean feel offers seafood fare & an upbeat tiki bar with live music
Capone’s Speakeasy
The Deck
Upbeat, seasonal restaurant featuring BBQ plates, craft brews & cocktails
Pints and Quarts
Traditional wooden pub features a variety of bar eats & draft beer
794 Restaurant and Bar
A lengthy menu of classics with a twist in an inviting atmosphere
Hearthstone Bistro
Carlisle’s Restaurant
Live sports, good eats, leisure, and specials
Hank’s Tavern
American & Mexican grub served in a classy watering hole with sports on TV & outdoor seating
Lefty and Romo’s
Flame-broiled steaks & burgers served in an upbeat eatery with patio seating & sports on TV
RAD DAD’s Tacos and Tequila Bar
The Lake House Waterfront Grille
Stylish eatery serves American small plates & mains with a view
The Station Grill
Ex-1940s gas station with a retro vibe dishes up acclaimed burgers in a compact dining room
The Early Owl
A modern vibe restaurant with a rooftop patio to enjoy in the warmer months
Walker’s An American Brasserie
7. Whitehall
Bone Ends
Chill joint serving creative global & Tex-Mex poutines, tacos & sandwiches with Southern sides
The Gnarley Heifer
A good place to be and eat and a great burger joint
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
A casual local hangout and great prices on their menu
Pekadill’s
Pub 111
Tasty pub fare with a rotating beer list and live music
Colby’s Cafe
Seasonal menus and food made from passion make for a great experience
Hanson Hill Waterfront Grill
A beautiful view and fine dining with cocktail and beer options
San Marco’s Mexican Restaurant
Louie’s Wood Fired Bar and Grill
Experience the art of wood-fired perfection with rustic charm and modern flare
Oh Brothers
Home style cooking with rotating menu items
North Grove Brewers
A hidden gem with craft beer and great pizza
Big Shotz
8. Silver Lake (Mears and Hart)
Big Hart Brewing
An atmosphere centered around beer, food, and community
Open Hearth Grille and Bar
Serving all-American cuisine with great food and great service
Silver Lake Chicken Shack
Laid-back spot for wings, beer & live music in an informal setting with waterfront outdoor seating
La Fiesta
9. Pentwater
Brown Bear
Cozy bar and grill dishing up burgers, fish and chips, and other pub fare in a relaxed setting
The Antler
Casual spot serving burgers, burritos, and other comfort food plus beer, and cocktails
Gull Landing
A lake view deck, offering American dishes and live music
Village Cafe & Pub
Know of any other restaurants that aren’t on the list? Send [email protected] an email with your favorites and we will add them to the post!