Bellaire Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bellaire

April 15, 2018 Terina Blouin

Bellaire is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,086 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Antrim County. The town has a very scenic main street, and is a popular location for tourists. Bellaire is also home to the Antrim County Courthouse, a historic structure built in 1905. The Antrim Review, the county's newspaper of record, is headquartered in Bellaire.
Things to do in Bellaire

1. Short's Brewing Company

121 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615-9509 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi American, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks +1 231-498-2300
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 665 reviews

Short's Brewing Company

Reviewed By roger3116 - midland, mi

Stopped in on a Friday night with friends. Tried a couple flights, they are changing beers constantly. A
Couple hard ciders too. We had dinner as well; someday sandwich, buffalo chicken dip, white pepper sandwich, where'd the cheese go sandwich. Nachos with pork was very tasty. The pizzas looked good and we all had food envy. All our food rocked! Staff is fun and friendly. I've been here several times and always have a great time. Love this place!

2. Moka Coffee Pastries & Wine

102 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615-5105 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch +1 231-533-6262
Excellent
51%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 123 reviews

Moka Coffee Pastries & Wine

Reviewed By Teri D

We own a home in this area, but have never
tried this place. It was an early summer evening and we wanted to sit outside, have a drink and a snack. We chose a table and were delivered water and menus, and then...NOTHING. Everyone sitting outside was ignored. We are pretty patient people, but we'd had time to study the food and beverage menu, in depth, and....NOTHING. Finally we decided to push closer to home and abandon this plan. Maybe we'll try again some other time. The food sounded good and the drinks were reasonably priced, but we have nothing to say, because, apparently, they forgot about half there customers outside.

3. Ruthie's Chicken & Dairy Twist

201 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615-9589 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Ruthie's Chicken & Dairy Twist

231-533-8538 Ruthie's is a special destination in the town of Bellaire. Must visit! We always go for ice cream creations, but the food is good too. The ceiling and walls are decorated with vintage kitchen stuff. It is open It is open seasonally, but in season, the people are lined up out the door. It is small, with seating for perhaps 30 people or so. It is just down the street from the Grand Victorian Inn, where we always stay.

Reviewed By Gatorgolfer - Knoxville, Tennessee

After golf we ate early and came to Ruthie's for dessert. We both had sundaes....hers was hot fudge, mine was caramel and cashews. You can get either soft server or hard ice cream....we picked hard icecream. Sundaes were huge, and tasty. There are a few chairs and picnic tables beside the place...nothing fancy.

4. Toonies Fish & Steak House

216 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615-8101 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +1 231-533-8513
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 160 reviews

Toonies Fish & Steak House

Reviewed By Chris H - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I ended up coming here 3 times on my trip Up North this year. All 3 times I ordered the Bourbon Street Steak. Awesome steak. Delicious every time. It comes with Bread that is excellent. One meal I got French Onion Soup that was good. The other two visits I got a salad that was large and very fresh. All 3 visits I got Mashed Potatoes that were excellent. The Last visit I got a piece of Chocolate Cake to go, it was an excellent piece of cake. Also on the Last Visit I ate with a friend that had the Perch Sandwich. He stated it was excellent.

The Service was excellent.

Overall 4.5 Stars. Since I have to round I'll round up. I will be back next year.

5. Dockside

6340 Old Torch Lake Dr, Bellaire, MI, Bellaire, MI 49615-9240 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +1 231-377-7777
Excellent
35%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 223 reviews

Dockside

Reviewed By Normajean1937 - Erie, Michigan

Located on beautiful torch lake. Boat accessible. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Mediocre bar food at best. Service was slow. We had the fried pickles which were unique it was a dill pickle spear wrapped in ham and cheese. Me and my daughter had the tastless perch tacos. My husband had a burger that he said was good. My son had cod nugggets which were ok except he didn't like the tarter sauce it had a strange taste he said. Who messes up tarter sauce? The views of the lake from the patio are still worth the trip.

6. Starlight Lounge

102 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615-5105 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 38 reviews

Starlight Lounge

Reviewed By Craig P - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

Attached to Moka coffee shop. Intimate room offering a selection of small plates - several types of sliders. We opted for the two bigger items, the lamb chops and beef tenderloin, both grilled and imaginatively presented. Friendly service.

7. The Lunch Box

106 E Cayuga St, Bellaire, MI 49615-8941 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible American, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch SGD 5 - SGD 13 +1 231-533-6678
Excellent
60%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

The Lunch Box

Reviewed By Susan515796 - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sweet little place, clean, attentive staff. We each had an omelet and biscuits. Fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, fluffy omelet. Our waitress was great, I had ice tea which she kept refilled. As we were ready to leave she gave me a to go cup which she filled to the top. She filled my husband's travel coffee mug also no extra charge. We had a five hour drive ahead of us so that was a really nice perk.

8. The Pelican's Nest

5085 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615-9105 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol American, Bar Dinner, Drinks SGD 10 - SGD 31 +1 231-533-9000
Excellent
49%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

The Pelican's Nest

Welcome to The Pelican's Nest where we build the best burger you’ve ever had. We start with the freshest ingredients and serve it just the way you like. If you're in the mood for delicious seafood or savory steak, or luscious salads and decadent desserts, we've got you covered. Full service bars and friendly wait staff can serve you and your friends indoors and out, weather permitting, and we bring you live music and special dinner events year-round. So fly on up to The Pelican's Nest in Bellaire, whether you're a local or a visitor to our area, you can count on a great time at The Nest!

Reviewed By 00vette48306 - Rochester, Michigan

The Pelican's Nest is always a good option for either appetizers for full meals. If you're looking for a great place to enjoy all the sports that are happening this is your place.

After we ate there we found out from a friend that Roy had passed away and we were quite sad about that. The man put his heart and soul into the restaurant and I think that's why it is such a success today.

9. Sarducci's Creekside

5820 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615-9634 Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, American, Pizza Lunch, Dinner +1 231-533-7080
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Sarducci's is a quaint restaurant located within Shanty Creek Resort, in Picturesque Shanty Town. We offer a full bar, including bar seating, lounge area, as well as outdoor seating, weather permitting. We offer Italian-American cuisine and seafood, with a price range for everyone. Come as you are!

Reviewed By Kaitlin J - United States

My husband and I come up every couple of months. We always eat at Sarducci's! This place has great Italian food! Probably some of the best food in Bellaire! Mike the bartender is the best and will make sure your experiance is perfect!

10. Papa K's Pizza

201 S Division St, Bellaire, MI 49615-8946 Delivery, Takeout, Seating Pizza Lunch, Dinner +1 231-533-6844
Excellent
43%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 28 reviews

Reviewed By Barbara B

First understand, when traveling to summer hot spots business owners rely on this income to get them through the winter. Knowing this, be prepared to pay a few more pennies for a good pizza. Not great....but it hit the spot after getting settled into our hotel room. We ordered cheese and pepperoni. The crust is thick-homemade texture, sauce has a nice kick. Convenient from Shanty Creek resort. Also ordered the Greek Salad. Again, traveling in the winter will not get you a four star salad. But they did well enough to find it satisfying. Will keep this place on our list.

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