MACKINAW CITY

Many of the businesses in this region have seasonal operating hours; please make sure to telephone the restaurant of your choice before you make your plans.

ADMIRAL'S TABLE: Family dining is the order of the day at the Admiral's Table, with menu items ranging from fresh whitefish to prime rib. Specials are also offered daily.
502 S. Huron, 231-436-5687.

ANNA'S COUNTRY BUFFET: A wide range of American fare is offered at Anna's, buffet-style.
416 S. Huron, 231-426-5195.

AUDIE'S RESTAURANT: Choose the Chippewa Room or the Family Room at Audie's - either way, you'll be treated to a delectable meal in a traditional, subdued atmosphere. Their specialty is whitefish, which they offer up in half a dozen different recipes.
314 N. Nicolet, 231-436-5744.

BIG BOY: With its reasonable prices, extremely varied menu, kid-friendly meals, and gigantic desserts, it's hard to beat a meal at Big Boy.
404 S. Nicolet, 231-436-5021.

THE BRIDGEVIEW DINER: Open 24 hours and serving breakfast, lunch & dinner featuring homemade "comfort foods."
110 W. Central Ave., 231-436-5339.

CHEE PENG CHINESE RESTAURANT: Excellent authentic Chinese dining, from crunchy egg-roll appetizers to traditional soups and delicious entrees.
200 S. Nicolet, 231-436-7774.

CUNNINGHAM'S RESTAURANT: Whitefish from the Great Lakes is the specialty of the house at Cunningham's, plus tasty pasties and homemade pies served in their nautical atmosphere.
312 Central Ave., 231-436-8821.

DARROW'S FAMILY RESTAURANT: They take the word "family" seriously at Darrow's, offering up genuine homemade cooking.
303 Louvigney, 231-436-5514.

THE DEPOT: Perhaps one of the most pleasant places to dine in Mackinaw City's fun Mackinaw Crossings district is the Depot. Dine inside or, if it's not full, outside on their awning-covered patio, where you can watch the passers-by, rain or shine, as you enjoy your pasta, steak, or seafood.
248 S. Huron, Mackinaw Crossings courtyard, 231-436-7060.

DIXIE SALOON: This 2-story log restaurant offers delicious food and large portions for a reasonable price, plus nightly dancing.
401 E. Central Avenue, 231-436-5449.

THE EMBER'S RESTAURANT, HOTEL & LOUNGE: The only difficulties you might have dining at The Embers will be making a choice, with a complete ala carte menu and an extensive smorgasbord to choose from, there's something for everyone, plus a cozy lounge to relax in before or after your meal.
810 S. Huron, 231-436-5773.

FORT RESTAURANT & GIFT SHOP: Historic depot restaurant offers casual dining for lunch & dinner. Full bar, sandwiches, steaks, & seafood.
Mackinaw Crossings, 231-436-7060.

GOLDIE'S ON THE LAKE: Enjoy your lunch or dinner inside or out on the deck. They offer a wide variety of homemade specialties from soups to entrees to delicious desserts.
6492 Paradise Trail, Carp Lake, 231-537-4089.

KFC: The "Colonel" serves his classic combos and so much more.
225 East Central, 231-436-5491.

KEY HOLE BAR & GRILL: With its rustic atmosphere and menu, the Key Hole serves up hearty fare and a wide range of beer choices. BBQ ribs and deep-fried perch are only two of their grill specialties.
323 E. Central Ave., 231-436-7911.

LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: There's a sweeping menu for you to choose from at the Lighthouse, plus a pleasant fine-dining atmosphere and knowledgeable service.
618 S. Huron, 231-436-5191.

MACKINAW PASTIE & COOKIE CO.: Handmade Cornish pasties and cookies are baked fresh daily here.
516 S. Huron, 231-436-5113.

MAMA MIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT: Pizza, pastas, subs, salads, south of the border entrees, and liquid refreshments are served.
231 Central Ave., 231-436-5534.

MANCINO'S: Dine in or carry-out at Mancino's, where the menu includes appetizers, salads, pizza, and grinders, plus iced mocha and cappuccino drinks.
725 S. Nicolet, 231-436-7474.

MARIO'S RISTORANTE: Delicious Italian-American fare, from pizza to entrees.
918 S. Huron, 231-436-7818.

'NEATH THE BIRCHES: A classic Mackinaw City stop for the discerning diner, 'Neath the Birches blends a beautiful, tree-laden setting with top-notch preparations of steaks, chops, chicken, lobster, and fish.
14277 N. Mackinaw Hwy., 231-436-5401.

NONNA LISA'S: Wood-fired pizza, strombolis, panini sandwiches, pastas, Italian gilled selections & homemade Italian desserts.
312 S. Huron Ave., 231-436-7901.

PANCAKE CHEF: An extensive breakfast-theme menu is the focus at Pancake Chef, where breakfast is a meal you won't want to miss - and you won't have to, since they'll serve you breakfast anytime.
327 Central Avenue, 231-436-5578.

PIZZA PALACE: Family owned, beer, wine and cocktails along with specialty pizzas, salads.
316 E. Central Ave., 231-436-5462

SCALAWAGS WHITEFISH & CHIPS: Sometimes getting back to the basics is the best thing, and that's what Scalawags does with their whitefish and chips. Fresh fish arrives at Scalawag's daily from Bell's Fishery, and they accent the menu with additional sandwiches and fish chowders. "Take a bite out of the Great Lakes" at Scalawag's.
226 E. Central, 231-436-7777.

SQUEELY DOWNING'S FAMILY RESTAURANT: Bring the kids and sit down for a family meal at this friendly establishment, where they feature an amazingly huge 19-foot-long buffet.
707 N. Huron, 231-436-7330.

SUBWAY: Cold subs, hot subs, soup, drinks, cookies, chips - all you need for a great carry-out box lunch or a quick sit-down snack.
222 E. Central Avenue, 231-436-4111.

SUPREME BEAN: A great atmosphere starts you off right at Supreme Bean - you'll enjoy their quirky decor and comfortable cafe tables. Stop in for a specialty coffee, indulge in a bagel or muffin, and you might even be challenged to a game of chess while you're there.
172 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw Crossings, 231-436-8608.

WILDERNESS CAFE and PIZZA PALACE: With their salad bar and choice of American, Mexican, and Italian menu items, plus Pizza Palace's famed pizza, the Wilderness Cafe and its associate pizza joint has something for everyone.
314 E. Central Avenue, 231-436-5788.