Mark's Guidebook

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Mark's Guidebook

Food scene

Excellent Lake Superior Whitefish caught fresh daily. At least during the summer months.
53 locals raden deze aan
The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S Front St
53 locals raden deze aan
Excellent Lake Superior Whitefish caught fresh daily. At least during the summer months.
Located in a historic building with movies playing all day long. Eclectic menu.
32 locals raden deze aan
The Delft Bistro
139 W Washington St
32 locals raden deze aan
Located in a historic building with movies playing all day long. Eclectic menu.
Great Italian restaurant since 1981.
14 locals raden deze aan
Casa Calabria Restaurant & Lounge
1106 N 3rd St
14 locals raden deze aan
Great Italian restaurant since 1981.
An old Marquette standby whose menu has never changed. Simple American fare with very reasonable prices.
27 locals raden deze aan
Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge
927 N 3rd St
27 locals raden deze aan
An old Marquette standby whose menu has never changed. Simple American fare with very reasonable prices.
Located in a historic old train building with very good food.
15 locals raden deze aan
Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery
105 E Washington St
15 locals raden deze aan
Located in a historic old train building with very good food.
Typically a college bar scene restaurant. Known for their simple, but great food.
27 locals raden deze aan
Stuckos Pub Grill
900 N 3rd St
27 locals raden deze aan
Typically a college bar scene restaurant. Known for their simple, but great food.
Excellent Mexican food that everyone loves.
La Catrina Cocina Mexicana
3165 Wright Street
Excellent Mexican food that everyone loves.
Reopened over 10 years ago, this restaurant/malt shop/candy store has been in business since the 1890s. Only two families have owned it.
47 locals raden deze aan
Donckers
137 W Washington St
47 locals raden deze aan
Reopened over 10 years ago, this restaurant/malt shop/candy store has been in business since the 1890s. Only two families have owned it.
Top of the line Marquette restaurant with excellent service, but a little pricey.
13 locals raden deze aan
Elizabeth's Chop House
113 S Front St
13 locals raden deze aan
Top of the line Marquette restaurant with excellent service, but a little pricey.
A family owned Italian restaurant that has been in business over 60 years. I don’t think the decor has been updated in 60 years either, but the food is great and the prices are reasonable.
6 locals raden deze aan
Villa Capri Italian Cuisine
2100 US-41
6 locals raden deze aan
A family owned Italian restaurant that has been in business over 60 years. I don’t think the decor has been updated in 60 years either, but the food is great and the prices are reasonable.
A popular bar/restaurant that serves eclectic, tasty food at reasonable prices.
27 locals raden deze aan
Portside Inn
239 W Washington St
27 locals raden deze aan
A popular bar/restaurant that serves eclectic, tasty food at reasonable prices.
A pub style restaurant that has its ups and downs, but many people appreciate it.
19 locals raden deze aan
Landmark Inn
230 N Front St
19 locals raden deze aan
A pub style restaurant that has its ups and downs, but many people appreciate it.
Mexican cuisine with great views of the Lower Harbor.
18 locals raden deze aan
Sol Azteca
105 E Washington St
18 locals raden deze aan
Mexican cuisine with great views of the Lower Harbor.
Marquette’s only wine bar. They Also offer cocktails and beer. Limited menu but very tasty food.  A tad bit on the pricey side.
21 locals raden deze aan
Zephyr Winebar + Café
215 S Front St
21 locals raden deze aan
Marquette’s only wine bar. They Also offer cocktails and beer. Limited menu but very tasty food.  A tad bit on the pricey side.
Popular restaurant on N. 3rd St. that has great breakfast and lunches.  They have a history of using wholesome and organic ingredients.
20 locals raden deze aan
Café BODEGA
517 N 3rd St
20 locals raden deze aan
Popular restaurant on N. 3rd St. that has great breakfast and lunches.  They have a history of using wholesome and organic ingredients.
If you want an excellent burger, homemade fries and a cocktail, the food is great but the atmosphere is very simple. It’s a bar after all, but an exceptionally clean bar including the restrooms.
Pat's Bar
922 West Washington Street
If you want an excellent burger, homemade fries and a cocktail, the food is great but the atmosphere is very simple. It’s a bar after all, but an exceptionally clean bar including the restrooms.
Part of a national chain, but the food is predictable and the wait staff is stupendous.
Red Lobster
2923 U.S. 41
Part of a national chain, but the food is predictable and the wait staff is stupendous.
If you like German, you will like this place. Pretty authentic, but very small.
34 locals raden deze aan
Steinhaus
102 W Washington St
34 locals raden deze aan
If you like German, you will like this place. Pretty authentic, but very small.
A French patisserie located right downtown. somewhat pricey.
231 W Washington St
231 West Washington Street
A French patisserie located right downtown. somewhat pricey.
Great place to grab a quick light breakfast of a muffin or some pastry and a sandwich and soup for lunch.
23 locals raden deze aan
Babycakes Muffin Co
223 W Washington St
23 locals raden deze aan
Great place to grab a quick light breakfast of a muffin or some pastry and a sandwich and soup for lunch.
I have been going to the Coachlight for breakfast since I was in college. Very simple decor, but great breakfasts at reasonable prices. Not opened after lunch.
Coachlight Restaurant
423 W Washington St
I have been going to the Coachlight for breakfast since I was in college. Very simple decor, but great breakfasts at reasonable prices. Not opened after lunch.

Neighborhoods

Historic old homes worth driving by especially from Front St., East to Lake Superior.
East Ridge Street
East Ridge Street
Historic old homes worth driving by especially from Front St., East to Lake Superior.
Nice tree lined drive with relatively new homes. Nothing overly special, but it is scenic. At least to someone like me who likes looking at houses.
Huron Woods Drive
Huron Woods Drive
Nice tree lined drive with relatively new homes. Nothing overly special, but it is scenic. At least to someone like me who likes looking at houses.
Located across from Shiras Hills, these homes overlook the lake.
Lakeview Drive
Lakeview Drive
Located across from Shiras Hills, these homes overlook the lake.

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Wat je mee moet nemen

What to Wear

There is NO place in Marquette that you would need to wear a suit or a fancy dress. Not even at Elizabeth’s Chop House.Casual attire is accepted anywhere.
Cultuur en gebruiken

Marquette Folks

Expect the local people especially natives to greet you with a smile, a hello and “how are you doing? “. We are just that way.
Wat je mee moet nemen

What to Wear

Casual, casual, casual. Marquette is definitely not dressy. You don’t need a suit or tie or dress anywhere.
Wat je mee moet nemen

What to Wear.

Casual, casual, casual. Suits and dresses are not required anywhere in Marquette.