David's Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent gourmet deli sandwiches and ‘take and bake’ pizza.
I like to call ahead for carry-out, grab a bottle of wine and hike to top of Avalanche Preserve for a sunset picnic with a stunning view of Lake and city.
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Lake Street Market
306 S Lake StExcellent gourmet deli sandwiches and ‘take and bake’ pizza.
I like to call ahead for carry-out, grab a bottle of wine and hike to top of Avalanche Preserve for a sunset picnic with a stunning view of Lake and city.
Call ahead to reserve a spot outside and enjoy dinner with a beautiful lakeside view.
Best breakfast egg dishes with potatoes. Egg Benedicts are awesome.
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Cafe Santé
1 Water StCall ahead to reserve a spot outside and enjoy dinner with a beautiful lakeside view.
Best breakfast egg dishes with potatoes. Egg Benedicts are awesome.
Best bakery. The owner is a chef from France. Their custom homemade crepes are unforgettable.
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Boyne City Bakery
110 S Lake StBest bakery. The owner is a chef from France. Their custom homemade crepes are unforgettable.
Red Mesa Grill
117 Water StCasual Mexican cuisine. Great for families. Not too pricey.
Wood fired pizza is all I order here. This is the place for live music on Friday nights. Catch the Jelly Rolls if they are in town playing.
Pine Lake Lodge
220 S Lake StWood fired pizza is all I order here. This is the place for live music on Friday nights. Catch the Jelly Rolls if they are in town playing.
Beer and more beer! Standard pub fare. One of my local watering holes.
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Lake Street Pub
202 S Lake StBeer and more beer! Standard pub fare. One of my local watering holes.
Best ‘fine dining’ place in town. Very popular so call ahead and make reservations.
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Bella Vita
2911 Boyne City RdBest ‘fine dining’ place in town. Very popular so call ahead and make reservations.
City Park Grill
432 E Lake StThis historic tavern was an Earnest Hemingway favorite.
Scovies Gourmet
111 Bridge StInteresting cafe for a quick bite near the drawbridge.
Casual and great for families. I usually get the blackened walleye.
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The Villager Pub
427 Bridge StCasual and great for families. I usually get the blackened walleye.
The place for tapas (only available 6pm-9pm) Reservations needed. The patio out back is a peaceful and intimate setting. A bit pricey so best for a couples. The owner is an interesting character.
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Horton Bay General Store
5115 Boyne City RdThe place for tapas (only available 6pm-9pm) Reservations needed. The patio out back is a peaceful and intimate setting. A bit pricey so best for a couples. The owner is an interesting character.
Plenty of wineries in this area. Make a stop on your way back from Petoskey.
I’m not a big wine but their craft beer and hard cider is awesome. Grab a growler and take some with you.
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Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery - Petoskey
3423 US-131Plenty of wineries in this area. Make a stop on your way back from Petoskey.
I’m not a big wine but their craft beer and hard cider is awesome. Grab a growler and take some with you.
The Landing
10231 Ferry RdGreat eatery on lake for boaters.
Sightseeing
I like to grab sandwiches from Lake Street Market, grab a bottle of wine and hike to top of Avalanche Mountain for a sunset picnic with a stunning view of Lake and city.
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Avalanche Mountain
I like to grab sandwiches from Lake Street Market, grab a bottle of wine and hike to top of Avalanche Mountain for a sunset picnic with a stunning view of Lake and city.
A must. It’s a full day trip so plan accordingly. Call ahead to get the ferry tickets that takes a quick detour and goes under the Big Mac bridge.
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Mackinac Island
A must. It’s a full day trip so plan accordingly. Call ahead to get the ferry tickets that takes a quick detour and goes under the Big Mac bridge.
A must. A full day trip so plan accordingly. Plenty of hiking options. Stop at the visitor center for info and maps. ABC voted this as one of America’s most beautiful areas.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StA must. A full day trip so plan accordingly. Plenty of hiking options. Stop at the visitor center for info and maps. ABC voted this as one of America’s most beautiful areas.
Golf
Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdThe Mountain course is beautiful.
Bay Harbor Golf Club
5800 Coastal Ridge DrTwo great championship courses about 20 minutes away.