Boyne City Restaurant Guide

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Written By Allison Bullock

If you’re anything like me when planning where to vacation, you check out the food scene before you book your Airbnb. Boyne City may be a small town, but there is great food to be found on every corner! This is a list of 10 restaurants in or around Boyne City that you will want to check out while you are in town.

Included below is the restaurant’s name, website, if they include a kid’s menu, and their Instagram / Facebook links, if they have one. Because let’s be honest- that’s where we all go to check out the food pics! 

Red Mesa

Photo Credit: Red Mesa Facebook

Red Mesa is a Latin American style restaurant.  Located on Water Street, Red Mesa is in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Boyne City. You’re in luck, they are open for lunch and dinner. If you visit when the weather is nice, you will have the option for outdoor dining along the sidewalk. Or better yet, on the back deck that overlooks the Boyne River.

When you visit for dinner, start your meal with guacamole, queso fundido and a cold, salted rimmed margarita on the rocks! Their margarita menu is extensive - featuring over 15 different varieties! A great classic margarita option is the Casa Margarita. But if you’re feeling like you want to be adventurous, try the Coconut Margarita or the Mango Peach Margarita.

Their large menu features tacos! And of course, soups, salads, burritos, fajitas, and enchiladas. The entire menu is incredible- whatever you order will not disappoint.

A local favorite is the Caribbean chicken quesadilla- a cilantro lemon tortilla stuffed with smoked gouda, grilled chicken and roasted pineapple salsa that is served with garlic serrano aioli.

When dinner is over, don’t forget to save room for their habanero fried ice cream!

Cafe Santé

Photo Credit: Cafe Santé Instagram

Cafe Santé is a European style bistro that features a patio with incredible views of Lake Charlevoix.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this is a restaurant that you have to eat at while you are in town! They also offer Happy Hour from 3pm – 5pm. Their hours may change seasonally, so you’ll want to head to their website to check when they are open. Cafe Santé does not take reservations, but you are able to join their waitlist online.

One of their most popular options on the menu is their wood fired pizzas. The entire menu features traditional European offerings that everyone loves, including Shrimp Scampi, Lemon Fried Whitefish Caesar Salad, Steak & Frites and more. Cafe Santé also offers a full-service bar.

They do have a kid’s menu, including grilled cheese, cheese pizza, pasta, and chicken strips and Belgian frites. All the favorites that every kid loves!

If you can’t make it in for dinner, they also offer an incredible breakfast and lunch menu. Their classic Neapolitan style pizza is available daily after 11am – you cannot go wrong when you order their Margherita pizza or the sweet and spicy Italian pizza.

During your Up North summer getaway, Cafe Santé is one of the restaurants you do not want to miss!

Lake Street Market

Photo Credit: Lake Street Market Website

If the weather is nice while you are in town, stopping the day’s fun activities to eat inside is the last thing that you or your kids will want to do, especially if you happen to be at the beach or on the water! Lake Street Market is the perfect spot for lunch to-go. While they have a couple of tables out front, Lake Street Market is meant to enjoy during your day’s outdoor adventures.

Their menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, pizzas, salads, deli salads, soups, and pastries. The menu also has daily specials, so check out their website or social media to see what the day’s offerings might be.

All their hot sandwiches are truly mouthwatering! An option that we love is you can take any sandwich and have it transformed into a bowl substituting the bread for leafy greens. You won’t be disappointed making any sandwich into a delicious salad.

Lake Street Market is a local favorite that stays very busy, especially during the summer months. If you know that you want to order from them for lunch or dinner, you’ll want to make sure that you place your order in plenty of time. On the days that they are open, you can start placing your orders at 11am.

Provisions Lounge

Photo Credit: Provisions Lounge Website

Provisions Lounge is an adult centered bar with an extensive wine list. They also have beer and cocktails. Provisions is the perfect spot for a before dinner or after-dinner drink with friends. However, if you want to make Provisions your only stop for the night, they have a robust menu featuring appetizers, small plates, flat breads, burgers, and entrees.

The small plates menu is a favorite option if you are stopping in at Provisions for just appetizers and drinks. Order a charcuterie platter for the table paired with the parmesan truffle fries and calamari. Your entire party will want to order more – it’s that good!

Your wine will be served from Provisions Team of Certified Wine Specialists who are able to educate you in the type of wine you are enjoying. If you are unsure of what wine you typically like, their staff will be able to help you in choosing exactly the right wine for you.

Provisions is a great spot for a fun night out with friends!

Stiggs Brewing Company

Photo Credit: Stiggs Brewing Company Website

Stiggs Brewing Company is Boyne City’s only brewing company! If you are into quality craft beer, make this establishment a priority. Pair exceptional brews with some of the best BBQ in Michigan for a night out on the town!

Located right in the heart of Boyne City on Park Street, Stiggs is open for lunch and dinner. Their extensive tap list features over 30 brews, ranging from their own crafts to other Michigan favorites. If you aren’t sure what to order, try a flight of 4 beers.

They offer the classic starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and an array of options from their smoker! The Stiggs Brisket Pasta is a must try - served with pappardelle pasta, brisket, jalapeño, tomato, spinach and Boursin cream – an amazing dish!

The Lil’ Lumberjacks menu includes all the typical kid favorites like cheeseburger, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, popcorn chicken and hot dogs.

Stiggs does not take reservations, but you are able to order online if you wanted the option to dine out. If you enjoy trying new beer and supporting local dining establishments, then you definitely want to check out Stiggs Brewing while you are in town!

Boyne City Tap Room

Photo Credit: Boyne City Taproom Website

Boyne City Tap Room is located on South Lake Street and features a large indoor and outdoor seating section. Offering over 40 craft beers and an extensive wine and spirits menu, this is a fun spot to stop for lunch or dinner.  

Their menu features typical tap room food - sandwiches, burgers, pizza, quesadillas and more. On the sharables section of the menu, give their fried pickle chips a try. They are slightly spicy but delicious! They have so many great options from their cherry chicken salad wrap to their Cajun chicken alfredo you can’t go wrong with any of their menu options!

While they do not take reservations, if you want to grab food to go, they have that option. A way to feed a crowd would definitely be with their pizzas! They have a wide range of pizza options - build your own to meat lovers to BBQ chicken.

They have an extensive kid’s menu featuring chicken sandwiches, quesadillas, chicken fingers and more. I know that even the pickiest of kids will be able to find something they like!

If you’re stopping in to check out their beers on tap, you will find a wide variety including domestic and craft beers. They have many of the Michigan favorites on tap daily, like Two Hearted IPA from Bell’s Brewery or Widow Maker Black Ale from Keweenaw Brewing Company.

Open daily for lunch and dinner, check out Boyne City Tap Room next time you are in town!

The Landing Restaurant

Photo Credit: The Landing Restaurant Instagram

The Landing Restaurant is located about 30 minutes outside of Boyne City next to the Ironton Ferry. If you are looking for a fun summer experience the entire family will enjoy, add dining at The Landing Restaurant and riding the Ironton Ferry to your Boyne City bucket list.

The Ironton Ferry typically runs from late spring to early fall across Lake Charlevoix. Take this “short cut” across the lake! For more details on the ferry, go here: https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/ironton_ferry/index.php

The Landings is the perfect summer spot for you to enjoy Lake Charlevoix. Currently they are not open in the winter, so you will want to check out their website to make sure they are open when you are planning your visit.

When they are open during the summer, they are open for lunch and dinner! If you enjoy eating outside in the summer sun watching the boats go by, this is the spot for you!

They have great seafood options - like perch, cod and lobster! They also offer the traditional favorites like a BBQ pork sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich and Caesar salad.

Their kid’s menu features all the typical favorites! If you have a kid that loves seafood, they also have options for them.

The full-service bar is ready to serve you a cold beer or sweet summer cocktail while you sit back and relax in all that is a Michigan summer night.

They do offer take out, but do not take reservations. For the 2024 season, their opening day is May 26, 2024!

 Barrel Back

Photo Credit: Barrel Back Instagram

Located about ten minutes from downtown Boyne City in the Village of Walloon Lake, Barrel Back offers incredible views of Walloon Lake. If you have been out exploring in Petoskey or Harbor Springs for the day and want to make another stop on the way home, Barrel Back is the perfect dinner location.

 Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Barrel Back’s menus for each meal will leave you wanting to come back for more! Their open-air dining during the summer makes the experience feel like you are truly on the water! If you left the kid’s at home, head down to the Dock Bar to enjoy a cocktail before you eat. 

For breakfast they offer the classics like pancakes and French toast, farmer’s breakfast, and avocado toast. Their lunch and dinner menu does not have a bad pick! Their house smoked meats include ribs and brisket. Walloon Walleye is extremely popular and a favorite on their menu.

They offer a full bar with local Michigan craft beers on tap. Their fun cocktail menu changes seasonally. You are guaranteed to find a drink you’ll love!

Barrel Back does not take reservations, but you are able to order online. They do have a kid’s menu, but it is not listed online.

Lake Street Pub

Photo Credit: Lake Street Pub Facebook

One of the best things about Lake Street Pub is their incredible patio! If you dine at Lake Street Pub during the summer, make sure you snag a seat outside where you can feel the sun and warm summer breeze! If you end up sitting inside, they do have large windows that open to the outdoors creating the perfect summer environment for your dining experience.

Using as many local ingredients as possible, their restaurant is one that you really want to visit if you enjoy supporting the local experience while traveling. Their entire menu is mouthwatering – starting with their appetizers through their entrees.

Start your meal off with hand battered cheese curds or beer cheese dip made with Bell’s Two Hearted Ale. You can’t go wrong with any of their sandwiches or soups. But if you’re in the mood for something more filling, you’ll love their Broiled Whitefish or Fire Braised Ribs.

If you have a kid that likes to stick to the basics, they serve just plain buttered noodles!

Truly everything on the menu is tasty – so much so that it wouldn’t be surprising if you returned later during your trip for round two!

How we feel about dinner at Red Mesa!

When you stay at a Boyneland Vacation Rental, we want you to have an incredible experience – from every amenity in the Airbnb to the restaurants you dine at in Boyne City. Use this Boyne City Restaurant Guide to help you have any incredible meal out that will leave you with full bellies and good memories!

Allison Bullock
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