Location: Gaylord
Top Restaurants in Gaylord
Gaylord Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Gaylord
Gaylord is a city in and the county seat of Otsego County, Michigan, United States. The population was 3,645 at the 2010 census. The city is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord, the smallest settlement by far serving as the location of an active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States.
Things to do in Gaylord
1. Alpine Chocolate Haus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By z3r0h3r0
If you are visiting downtown Gaylord, Alpine Chocolate Haus is a must stop! They have so many delicious goodies. Ice cream, popcorn, fudge, chocolates of all kinds and some rather unique treats.
I definitely recommend picking up some chocolate covered potato chips.
They had a nice selection of sugar free chocolates as well!
2. Bennethum's Northern Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By Tres K
8 of us went for dinner and the staff was superb helping us celebrate our mother's birthday.
Everyone's dinner selection we're generous in size and nicely presented. The schnitzel and pretzel encrusted brook trout were both excellent. Three of us had the oak plank whitefish, the first few bites were great but the plank was so hot the fish continued to cook and was very dry and well done if you didn't eat fast. The salmon and havarti baked shrimp received rave reviews.
Excellent value in a nice Northern Michigan setting.
3. Cops & Doughnuts - Jay's Precinct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Enjoy the World Famous Cops & Doughnuts bakery treats 7 days a week. Located in Jay's Sporting Goods - Gaylord, Michigan
Reviewed By Chuck C - Waterford, Michigan, United States
Yes, that's exactly what we did. We had been on the expressway for a while and though a short detour to Cops & Doughnuts is exactly what was needed. So, we got off at the South exit into Gaylord, headed a couple miles north until we saw Jay's and at the north end of that building is Cops & Doughnuts. There is plenty of close parking, there are all sorts of doughnuts, cookies, good coffee AND T-shirts, coffee mugs, etc. After we had our bag of goodies I drove north into town and rejoined the NB I-75. It was a great break, we walked around a bit and will probably do this again...very soon. Do yourself and your family a favor and take a break. You can even sit down inside to enjoy your favorite sweet treats!
4. Bearded Dogg Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
We are a family owned, fine casual restaurant with a full bar. We have a unique menu, 90% of our food is made in house and is prepared behind an open kitchen. We are connected to The Old Spud Warehouse.
Reviewed By auryan - Marquette, Michigan
I love that they have a smaller menu, with excellent choices. Everything I have had here has been amazing. The decor in the building is so fun and adds to the experience.
5. Alpine Tavern and Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 313 reviews
Our family has over 50 years of experience providing excellent service in restaurants and catering events. We invite you to bring your family and meet your friends for award winning chili, gourmet pizzas, burgers stuffed any way you'd like, hand cut fries, slow roasted brisket, fresh healthy salads and much more. Or invite them to your home and we will do the cooking for you. Try one of our Chef's daily specials. We even have Gluten free items! Our kids menu is very friendly and comes with Scooby Snacks! Everything is house made and we are committed to serving Michigan-made products whenever possible. For refreshments we offer a vast selection of craft beers on tap and in the bottle, wines, spirits, specialty cocktails and hot chocolate/coffee drinks. Our soft drinks include fresh brewed ice tea and Northwoods Soda which is based right here in Northern Michigan. There is something for everyone. Come to Alpine Tavern for our fabulous food, drinks and service. Stay to watch all of the big games on any of our many tv's or pick up something on the go to take home for those you love. This winter ride the snowmobile trails right to our doors and enjoy. After a long day on our local slopes let us warm your bellies with great food and drinks. The atmosphere here is fun and friendly, we know you'll have a great time- and hope you'll feel like part of the family soon! We'll see ya here!
Reviewed By Paul J
Had the opportunity to eat here the past weekend. The place was crowded, however service was still prompt.
There was a person playing guitar and singing for entertainment. So, the noise level was quite high.
I order the "hand cut" steak at the recommendation of the waitress. Ordered it medium rare, but was delivered medium. I guess "hand cut" should not be confused with tender. The steak was very chewy. I had to use an ample amount of A1 steak sauce to make it palatable.
My daughter had the fish tacos, which she said were quite good.
6. Gobblers of Gaylord
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By Jean R - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nice place with friendly servce. Turkey is the speciality and very good. Even had home made cookies to buy for take home. I wished they still served breakfast.
7. Diana's Delights
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
They have recently moved from the other side of the street to this very nice location serving the best in quality and at a very resonable price. Recently added beer, wine and mixed drinks to the fair and serves the best breakfast and lunch in Michigan.
Reviewed By Saugatuckian - Saugatuck MI
Another diner that gets by with whatever fell out of the Gordon's Food truck. I ordered black tea and got black tea with mint. I used my own tea bag. We were seated at a clean table with dirty placemats and the waitress didn't change them. Service was very very slow.
8. BJ's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By BigDMI - Algonac, Michigan
We stopped in for a late lunch after shopping fro appliances. They have a pretty nice menu selection like soups, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, BBQ, and dinner features, like perch and ribs. A long list of craft beers. Took awhile for our group to pick something. One had the grouper sandwich which came with great potato chips. We also had an order of the chicken fettuccini alfredo, quesadillas, BBQ baby back ribs, and a rib eye steak. The rib eye wasn't that great, baked potato was under cooked, ribs didn't have enough BBQ souse to permeate through he meat. The buffet didn't look that good, salad bar was inviting, and the green beans were very good. Grouper sandwich was tasty. Portions were very ample.
9. El Rancho Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Opened A Few Months Ago
Reviewed By KarenM1_10 - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
We stopped in Gaylord for the night on the way up north and were looking for a good restaurant in the area. Trip Advisor reviews did not let me down. The food and frozen margarita was excellent and very reasonably priced. Service was fast and friendly. We had the burrito and enchiladas. Since the portions were large, we had to skip on the desserts. We will definitely return.
10. Phat Pita
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Tom N
We ate lunch at Phat Pita and we both really loved their lentil soup which was vegetarian. I had the curried chicken schwarma, that had just enough curry to make it really interesting and delicious (although I would have liked a bit more curry). The prices were quite reasonable and the service was good, even though we stopped during their lunch hour. This was our second time eating at this restaurant and we will return.
