ALANSON AREA

ALANSON

ANDERSON'S RESTAURANT:Family dining with home-cooked style and daily specialties. Check out their biscuits & gravy on Sunday. Mon.-Sat. - 7:30-2:30, Sun. 8-2.
7539 US 31 N., 231-548-5901.

BOB'S CIVILIZED FOOD & DRINK: Friendly, laid-back atmosphere gives Bob's an authentic northern ambiance with a menu of American classics to match, including BBQ ribs, prime rib, shrimp, soups, sandwiches and full bar service. Check out Bob's Famous 1/2 lb. burger, Friday Night fish fry, or Sunday baked chicken specials for great meals at discount prices.
7515 Burr Ave., US 31 North, 231-548-2396.

CROOKED RIVER GALLEY: Open breakfast, lunch & dinner. Full breakfast menu available but specializes in pancake breakfasts. Many whitefish dishes available.
7539 S. US Highway 31, 231-548-6543.

DAIRY QUEEN: Frozen specialties, burgers & sandwiches.
8143 US Hwy. 31, 231-548-8888.

DUTCH OVEN SHOPS, INC.: The bakery and cafe here is in the grand tradition of those found in Europe, with tortes, traditional breads, rolls, pastries and more. Plus soup and lunch specials Tues.-Sat.,
7611 S. US, 231-548-2231.

BRUTUS - CONWAY

LAUER'S BETWEEN FRIENDS: Dine with a fabulous view of Crooked Lake at this traditional favorite of the sailing set which has a particular specialty in seafood, including planked whitefish, perch, shrimp, crab and more; plus a daily steak & lobster special. Plus, beach-side pastas, stir fry, smothered chicken and St. Louis ribs to name a few. The prices are reasonable and there's a casual, friendly feel. Northern Express readers voted Lauer's for "Best Prime Rib" in the 2000 survey.
2810 US 31 North, Conway, 231-347-7790.

MAPLE RIDGE: An extensive menu with both ethnic and regional specialties as well as a budget-minded "South of the Border" fare makes this restaurant a stand-out among golf course dining spots at the Maple Ridge Club. Italian entrees include chicken putanesca (breast with tomato, basil and garlic), risotto, veal piccolo, and chicken Florentine. Check out Jack's Racks of baby back ribs in a secret BBQ sauce or the grilled beef tenderloin with port wine and black pepper sauce.
3459 US 31, 231-529-6574.

INDIAN RIVER

B.C. PIZZA: Pizza, subs, salads, desserts and beverages. Free delivery.
3695 S. Straits Hwy., 231-238-0055.

BARKLEY'S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE: Ample selections of seafood and beef entrees, plus a full bar.
3494 S. Straits Hwy., 231-238-7752.

THE BRASS RAIL: Casual atmosphere.
3494 S. Straits Hwy., 231-238-7752.

THE BROWN TROUT: "Up North" decor, daily dinner & wine specials, kids menu, lunch & dinner. Lunches include smoked trout chowder, buffalo burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Dinners features seafood, pastas, steaks, ribs and chicken.
4652 S. Straits Hwy., 231-238-9441.

BURGER KING: Consistently voted "Best Fast Food" by Northern Express readers.
4011 Club Dr., 231-238-2600.

CHRISTOPHER'S RESTAURANT: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. A full breakfast menu, lunches feature soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and south of the border favorites. Dinner entrees feature seafood, beef pastas, chicken.
3725 S. Straits Hwy., 231-238-9312.

MICHAEL'S RESTAURANT: Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good home cooking with daily lunch & dinner specials, featuring sandwiches, soups, salads, beef, chicken, pork chops, pastas, and Mexican specialties.
5142 S. Straits Hwy., 231-238-4987.

SUBWAY: Fresh, made for you subs.
4271 S. Straits, 231-238-9880.

THE INN BETWEEN: Casual dining and your favorite libation can be enjoyed overlooking the river.
6064 River St., 231-238-6064.

VIVIO'S: Dinner only, featuring, specialty pizzas, pastas, seafood including frogs legs, whitefish, lake perch. Also, veal scaloppini, steaks, chicken and pork chops.
4531 S. Straits Hwy., 213-238-9471.

WILSON'S RIVER EDGE RESTAURANT: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Full breakfast menu, lunch menu includes specialty hamburgers such as " Dad's Choice" a burger piled with onions and sauerkraut. Daily home made pies.
4208 S. Straits Hwy., 231-238-8111.

ODEN

NORTHWOOD FAMILY RESTAURANT: "A Tradition in Seafood" is a byword at the Northwood, which also offers a large menu of American classics, including burgers, sandwiches, ribs, chicken and steak in addition to its nightly seafood specialties. Both take out and table service available along with full bar. Five miles north of Petoskey,
4769 Oden Rd. 231-347-3894.

TIGNELLI'S: Pizza and a variety of Italian fare.
4577 N. US Hwy.31 N., 231-238-7528.

PELLSTON

BRASS RAIL LOUNGE & RESTAURANT: You'll find not only full bar service here, but also breakfast, with Western omelets, steak American fries, toast & eggs. Check out the Friday fish fry selection of perch, whitefish and cod. Also, three steak sizes to choose from, BBQ and fried chicken, and pocket-friendly prices as this hometown restaurant with a 20-year tradition. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
US 31 N, 231-539-8212.

DAM SITE INN: The Inn offers a lavish view of the dam over the Maple River along with dining and a full bar. Specialties include steaks and chops, seafood (try their golden brown scallops), and a wide range of combination dinners: mix and match filet mignon, frog legs, chicken, whitefish, shrimp, you name it,
6705 Woodland Rd.. 1 1/2 miles south of Pellston, 231-539-8851.

DOUGLAS LAKE BAR & RESTAURANT: The eclectic menu includes everything from Thai chicken to Seafood Douglas (shrimp, scallops, crab & mussels in a tomato sauce over linguine), artichoke chicken and many seafood and steak specialties. Don't miss their seafood appetizers: crab cakes and Shrimp Lenny (jumbos stuffed with crab meat, wrapped in bacon) being among the note-worthies.
7314 Douglas Lake Road, 231-539-8588.

HIDDEN RIVER: A breathtaking setting in the forest overlooking the river at the Hidden River Golf & Casting Club makes for a memorable dining experience at this lodge-style restaurant. Regional favorites are given an "up north" treatment, such as spinach fettuccini with smoked whitefish, hazelnuts, scallions and feta cheese; Maple River Salmon; and a "Brutus Zip" beef tenderloin with zip sauce. Other entrees include parmesan encrusted whitefish, shrimp & lobster a la cream (saffron garlic cream over pasta), Wilderness Pork with rosemary, garlic, juniper berries and red wine, and rainbow trout with fresh basil pesto. Also, check out their Friday Fish Fry with perch, walleye and whitefish.
US 31, 13 miles north of Petoskey, 7688 maple River Rd. 231-439-4653.

MOOSE JAW JUNCTION: Friday fish fry, Saturdays a shrimp special, entertainment and karaoke on the weekends. 966 E. Van Rd., 231-539-8528.

PELLSTON MARKET: Dine in or out on the patio or take out on of their delicious gourmet sandwiches or wraps.
US 31 at State St.

THE VILLAGE GRILL: Famous for its breakfasts, including omelets, pancakes and steak. Also, a burger selection in three sizes: 1/3 1/2 and 3/4 lbs., plus sandwiches, carryout pizza and homemade soups. Breakfast & lunch with dinner on Fri-Sat.
182 Stimpson, 231-539-8004.

WALLOON LAKE

WALLOON LAKE INN: Dinner entrees feature Pasta Toulon, pumpkin seed crusted whitefish, grilled venison chops and a variety of chicken, beef and seafood dishes.
Walloon Lake Village, 231-535-2999.