Location: Mackinac Island
Top Restaurants in Mackinac Island
Top Things to do in Mackinac Island
- 1. Mackinac Island State Park
- 2. Arch Rock
- 3. St Anne's Catholic Church
- 4. Fort Mackinac
- 5. The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World
- 6. Is it you spot from Somewhere in Time movie!
- 7. Fort Holmes
- 8. Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry
- 9. Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory
- 10. The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Best American food near Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States. Charming Mackinac Island is a throwback to old-timey seaside leisure, from the candy-colored facades of downtown shops to the impressive (record-breaking, in fact) front porch of the Victorian-era Grand Hotel. Mackinac is world-famous for its homemade fudge, available in every flavor you can imagine. Work off your sugar high with a round of golf, a bike ride along a seaside trail, or exploring the limestone bluffs of Mackinac Island State Park.
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10. Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 455 reviews
Welcome to our kitchen! A Mackinac Island tradition continues on, serving up traditional American fare with Jamaican influences. Enjoy renowned planked whitefish from the Straits of Mackinac alongside scratch-made dishes with vibes of the Islands.
Reviewed By WindyandSun
We stopped by this place randomly while looking for a sit-down lunch. We were curious about the sign of Jamaican specialties the most. So happy we made the right decisions, From the waitress, to the drink, to the food, everything was about Jamaican. I ordered the one from their 3-day new autumn menu. It's so delicious. The pork was melt in my mouth. Highly recommended!
9. Seabiscuit Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1313 reviews
This popular Mackinac Island eatery features a celebratory horse theme starring the 1938 true life story of the famous champion thoroughbred, Seabiscuit. The former 1800's bank building was renovated to reveal the original brick walls and hardwood floors
Reviewed By ladyexplorer036
First had breakfast..I asked for extra butter..was told it already had butter. I said I wished to have more..told it was cooked with butter. Never got extra! Also asked for my bacon to be cooked not too crisp..very rudely and abruptly told " it is cooked one way". This lady was the hostess and our server that morning.OK..on to the next time. Same lady at door...asked to sit next to window and she asked how many were with me. As I was standing there alone I thought odd question. Anyway I was told would have to sit in back as I was alone. There was no one at any tables, only three at bar. Not a peak time at all. I told her no I didn't have to sit in back, I could go anywhere down street and not be treated that way. And I did.Third time, as I wanted to try their dinner. I watched for a bit to make sure she wasn't there and then was very politely seated and served. Food was OK. Really made me unhappy. I travel alone a lot and have never been treated like that especially when not a busy time of the day.Please accept our apologies that you were not made to feel like the valued guest that you are. Thank you for giving us a try.
8. The Jockey Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
Located on the first tee of The Jewel, with a menu featuring sandwiches, soup and salad for luncheon daily. A complete menu is also available for dinner. Guests can enjoy this casual dining locale as an alternative to dinner in the Main Dining Room. Golfe
Reviewed By visamastermichigan
The food was adequate but not great. When the waiter found out we werenât going to order drinks, he said âohâ and walked away. It then became he was doing us a favor to grace us with his attention. Honestly, we should have left right then, however, it was a gorgeous day so we stayed. Things did not improve as far as service is concerned but he still expected a tip, of course. $8 for a $1.50 beer, I donât think so. $16 for a Bloody Mary? Nope. If our service had been decent I may have ordered a drink. Obviously, my money isnât as good as a drinkers. Never going back. We apologize that you were disappointed by your recent visit with us to the Jockey Club. We certainly strive to treat all of our guests whether drinking or not with the upmost respect and highest level of service. We apologize if you experienced anything other than that. Our drink prices are on par with the rest of Mackinac Island, being an island we do charge a bit more than the mainland to make up for the shipping costs. Our apologies.
7. The Yankee Rebel Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1471 reviews
Reviewed By I8399ILlisag
This place came highly recommended by our hotel and Trip Advisor. The pot roast was as good as we heard, and the Walnut salad crisp and delicious, too.
6. Carriage House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By cmkanitz
My husband and I made reservations for a nice dinner with another couple. Though the view and ambiance were nice, thatâs all I can compliment:(. As we started to order, I mentioned to the waiter, Derek W, how weâd split our checks in two. He literally put his pen down and looked off in the distance he was so put out. It was so rude and awkward, I actually laughed. I could understand if we had a big party and we asking him to split it 6 ways, but we were just two friend couples that wanted our own checks. My friend and I both ordered the filet cooked differently. Both came very well done and tough. Not a good dinner at all. To top it off, when we told Derek we were too full for dessert, he picked up our dessert menus rather rude without saying a word and just brought us our checks. He clearly was only interested in the highest bill possible so he could get a large tip. Just a bad experience! Wonât be back!
5. Millie's on Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 735 reviews
Reviewed By LaChatNoir
We loved the ambiance of Millieâs. Cute tin stamped ceiling and walls, cozy wood booths. Our server, Casey, was a bit wackadoo. Singing as he delivered things âhereâs your cock-tailllllâ that sort of thing. We enjoyed the chicken sandwich and lemon rosemary chicken breast. The truffle blue cheese fries were a bit of a letdown. Not terribly blue cheesy w the sauce. It was end of season so they were out of quite a few things. Would have liked to try the pierogi.
4. Cupola Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
The Cupola Bar is located on the 5th and 6th floors of Grand Hotel with 180 degree views of the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge. Perfect for enjoying the sunset while enjoying a specialty cocktail, serving light bar fare.
Reviewed By nosandalsneeded
We just wanted to thank our server/bartender Janice for the great service and the hospitality while we were enjoying my boyfriendâs birthday cute little Cupolla well worth the trip up there ......good view good service and hard-working servers and bartenders, it was the best bloody Mary we had on the island and Ed had a grande margarita that was just delightful with a nice salty rim....thanks again Janice
3. Pink Pony
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2713 reviews
The famous Pink Pony is the Island's foremost entertainment establishment, offering many mouthwatering dining options, a full complement of refreshing beverages and extraordinary live entertainment. Michigan's Most Iconic Bar!
Reviewed By skpunk13
We stop each on each trip to the island for a rum runner! Weâve eaten there a few times & the food was pretty good. They do have live entertainment so the bar can get pretty loud & rowdy at night so if you want a quiet dinner Iâd look elsewhere or sit away from the bar area.
2. 1852 Grill Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
Located inside Island House Hotel, 1852 Grill Room features a first-class menu served in a relaxed setting highlighted by stunning Mackinac Island views. Choose to dine on the terrace patio or inside the dining room with its stunning décor and floor-to-ce
Reviewed By kathyd928
Delicious, wonderful, great. Food was so good. The wait staff was so good. Franco was our waiter a few times and was so personable. We enjoyed the evening dinner a couple of times and breakfast each morning. The view from the window was awesome. Evening entertainment by John was excellent and most enjoyable.We are pleased that you enjoyed our delicious food and exceptional service accompanied with excellent music. Thank you for the five-star review.
What to do and see in Mackinac Island, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. Chuck Wagon of Mackinac
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1123 reviews
We are the smallest restaurant on Mackinac at twelve feet wide and forty feet long. We use fresh ingredients and have food delivered everyday.You can watch the cook/owner Don prepare your breakfast or lunch right in front of you.
Reviewed By 816DavidC
We ate lunch at the Chuck Wagon. We had the bleu cheese cheeseburger on a pretzel bun, sub fries and coke slaw. The burgers are 1/3 of a pound! Great food and very reasonable prices. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant is closed on Mondays so make sure to plan accordingly.Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed your food. We try to keep our prices affordable and and our staff friendly. Good to know we are accomplishing our goals. =)
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