Guidebook for Omena & Leelanau Peninsula
area restaurants
There is a wide array of wonderful restaurants in Leelanau, both casual and 'special occasion'.
Walking distance from Sunset Lodge - great waterside location, porch or indoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
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locals raden deze aanKnot Just a Bar
5019 North West Bay Shore Drive15
locals raden deze aanWalking distance from Sunset Lodge - great waterside location, porch or indoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
7 miles from Sunset Lodge. Outstanding food in charming building, with pretty patio for outdoor dining also. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great place for a special occasion dinner.
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locals raden deze aanMartha's Leelanau Table
413 North Saint Joseph Street19
locals raden deze aan7 miles from Sunset Lodge. Outstanding food in charming building, with pretty patio for outdoor dining also. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great place for a special occasion dinner.
Casual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popular bar with great pizza and sandwiches.
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locals raden deze aanV.I. Grill
201 North Saint Joseph Street12
locals raden deze aanCasual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popular bar with great pizza and sandwiches.
7 miles from Sunset Lodge in Suttons Bay. Lunch and dinner, great burgers.
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locals raden deze aanBoone's Prime Time Pub
102 North Saint Joseph Street9
locals raden deze aan7 miles from Sunset Lodge in Suttons Bay. Lunch and dinner, great burgers.
Extremely popular brewpub just south of Suttons Bay. Sit outside under the trees next to the hops plants.
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locals raden deze aanHop Lot Brewing Co.
658 S W Bay Shore Dr37
locals raden deze aanExtremely popular brewpub just south of Suttons Bay. Sit outside under the trees next to the hops plants.
In Leland, 12 miles from Sunset Lodge. On Lake Michigan where Leland River feeds in a rushing stream. Faces west with beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets. Known for Lake Michigan whitefish.
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locals raden deze aanThe Cove
111 River Street13
locals raden deze aanIn Leland, 12 miles from Sunset Lodge. On Lake Michigan where Leland River feeds in a rushing stream. Faces west with beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets. Known for Lake Michigan whitefish.
Longtime local favorite. Pub food, great burgers and perch. On M-22 between Northport and Leland.
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locals raden deze aanFischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7144 North Manitou Trail19
locals raden deze aanLongtime local favorite. Pub food, great burgers and perch. On M-22 between Northport and Leland.
Lovely historic house converted to inn and restaurant. Great pub food and British specialties of fish & chips and Indian food. A beautiful drive along scenic M22.
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locals raden deze aanLittle Traverse Inn
149 East Harbor Highway7
locals raden deze aanLovely historic house converted to inn and restaurant. Great pub food and British specialties of fish & chips and Indian food. A beautiful drive along scenic M22.
In Northport, 5 miles from Sunset Lodge. Excellent smoked meats, burgers and pub food, can eat inside or on patio.
Garage Bar & Grill
108 South Waukazoo StreetIn Northport, 5 miles from Sunset Lodge. Excellent smoked meats, burgers and pub food, can eat inside or on patio.
Lovely "special occasion" restaurant in Maple City. French food, beautifully prepared.
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locals raden deze aanLa Becasse Restaurant
9001 South Dunns Farm Road12
locals raden deze aanLovely "special occasion" restaurant in Maple City. French food, beautifully prepared.
Streetside Grille
111 N St Joseph St7
locals raden deze aanIn Suttons Bay - casual, good food.
Special Italian restaurant 10 miles away, in Lake Leelanau.
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locals raden deze aanBella Fortuna North
104 West Main Street6
locals raden deze aanSpecial Italian restaurant 10 miles away, in Lake Leelanau.
Longtime favorite in Leland - specializes in whitefish.
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locals raden deze aanBluebird Restaurant & Tavern
102 River Street19
locals raden deze aanLongtime favorite in Leland - specializes in whitefish.
Art's Tavern
6487 West Western Avenue31
locals raden deze aanIn Glen Arbor (20 miles) near Sleeping Bear Dunes
In Empire (25 miles) south of Sleeping Bear Dunes - a local favorite.
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locals raden deze aanJoe's Friendly Tavern
11015 West Front Street8
locals raden deze aanIn Empire (25 miles) south of Sleeping Bear Dunes - a local favorite.
BREAKFAST (and Lunch)
Best places for breakfast are: Tribune (Northport); VI Grill (Suttons Bay); Martha's (Sutton's Bay); 45th Parallel Cafe (Sutton's Bay); Fig's (Lake Leelanau); Early Bird (Leland); Trish's Dishes (Leland). See our restaurant listing.
And don't miss Barb's Bakery in Northport!
Good spot for breakfast & lunch, 7 miles south in Suttons Bay.
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locals raden deze aan45th Parallel Cafe
102 West Broadway6
locals raden deze aanGood spot for breakfast & lunch, 7 miles south in Suttons Bay.
The closest, and one of the BEST, breakfast spots around!
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locals raden deze aanThe Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 East Nagonaba Street16
locals raden deze aanThe closest, and one of the BEST, breakfast spots around!
V.I. Grill
201 North Saint Joseph Street12
locals raden deze aanMartha's Leelanau Table
413 North Saint Joseph Street19
locals raden deze aanFig's Lake Leelanau
202 W Main St8
locals raden deze aanEarly Bird Restaurant
101 N Main StTrish's Dishes
407 South Main StreetBAKERIES & COFFEE
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse
116 East Philip Street7
locals raden deze aanBayside Coffee & Tea
310 N St Joseph StChimoski Bakery
108 West BroadwayWonderful local bakery - 7 miles south of Sunset Lodge near flashing yellow light.
Barb's Bakery
112 Mill Street9
locals raden deze aanBeloved local bakery - famous for cinnamon twists.
CARRY-OUT
Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
116 North Saint Joseph Street11
locals raden deze aanBest pizza around - a local favorite.
Hang On Express
316 N Saint Joseph StGreat Chinese and Thai food in Suttons Bay - eat in or carry out.
Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay
91 4th Street14
locals raden deze aanin Suttons Bay
Lake Leelanau family grocery known for wonderful samosas and Indian fare
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locals raden deze aanNJ's Grocery
115 West Philip Street14
locals raden deze aanLake Leelanau family grocery known for wonderful samosas and Indian fare
MI Market Suttons Bay
321 N St Joseph StIn Suttons Bay - wonderful sandwiches, soup, snacks - all local products.
Trish's Dishes
407 South Main StreetLeland
Beloved by locals - great sandwiches, soups. Eat in or carry out. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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locals raden deze aanArt's Tavern
6487 West Western Avenue31
locals raden deze aanBeloved by locals - great sandwiches, soups. Eat in or carry out. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 West Front Street17
locals raden deze aanRenowned deli in Traverse City
Outstanding gourmet market and wine shop in Traverse City.
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locals raden deze aanBurritt's Fresh Markets
509 West Front Street20
locals raden deze aanOutstanding gourmet market and wine shop in Traverse City.
In Leland's "Fishtown" - excellent, reasonable sandwiches & picnic fare
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locals raden deze aanVillage Cheese Shanty
199 West River Street25
locals raden deze aanIn Leland's "Fishtown" - excellent, reasonable sandwiches & picnic fare
Tandem Ciders
2055 North Setterbo Road15
locals raden deze aanHop Lot Brewing Co.
658 S W Bay Shore Dr37
locals raden deze aanTwo K Farms Cidery & Winery
3872 S W Bay Shore DrSuttons Bay Ciders
10530 E Hilltop Rd13
locals raden deze aanRight Brain Brewery
225 East Sixteenth Street21
locals raden deze aanJolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula Drive27
locals raden deze aanNorth Peak Brewing Company
West Front Street35
locals raden deze aanRare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake Avenue43
locals raden deze aanThe Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland Street20
locals raden deze aanNorthern Latitudes Distillery
112 East Philip Street8
locals raden deze aanStormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main Street36
locals raden deze aanBEACHES
Magnificent beaches throughout Leelanau - here a just a few. Omena public beach is a short walk from Sunset Lodge, a protected bay which faces east. Can rent kayaks or paddle boards from Suttons Bay Bikes.
Van's Beach
205 Cedar St7
locals raden deze aanPeterson Park
10001 East Peterson Park Road9
locals raden deze aanEmpire Beach
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locals raden deze aanSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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locals raden deze aanChristmas Cove Beach
12801 N Island View Dr10 minute drive from Sunset Lodge, near Northport
Hikes and natural areas
Please see Leelanau Conservancy website https://leelanauconservancy.org/
Sleeping Bear Dunes website https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm
Leelanau State Park and lighthouse http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=467&type=SPRK
Pyramid Point Trailhead
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locals raden deze aanDon't miss this!
rent canoes, kayaks, bikes - in Glen Arbor near Sleeping Bear
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locals raden deze aanCrystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River Road15
locals raden deze aanrent canoes, kayaks, bikes - in Glen Arbor near Sleeping Bear
Rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards. Close to Leelanau Trail Head.
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locals raden deze aanSuttons Bay Bikes
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locals raden deze aanRent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards. Close to Leelanau Trail Head.
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4755 N Manitou Trail10 minutes from Sunset Lodge
Houdek Dunes Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
5959 N Manitou TrailKehl Lake Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
12625 N Kehl RdRiverside Canoe Trips
5042 North Scenic Highway24
locals raden deze aannear Sleeping Bear Dunes, on Platte River
Empire Bluff Trail
Spectacular trail!
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
Wonderful 35+ miles through woods, past lakeshore and Dune Climb.
Bike Suttons Bay to Traverse City! Paved all the way, 17 miles, no hills. Farmland, orchards, vineyards, hops farms, woods.
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locals raden deze aanTart Trails Inc
148 East Front Street9
locals raden deze aanBike Suttons Bay to Traverse City! Paved all the way, 17 miles, no hills. Farmland, orchards, vineyards, hops farms, woods.