As one of the nation's most popular resort destinations, there are plenty of places to eat or drink on Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Many of these are situated inside one of the island's several hotels, while others are free-standing. Between them, a wide variety of cuisines can be found on Mackinac Island. Some of these are quite formal, while others offer a more casual atmosphere.
As a few examples, there are the Grand Hotel's Main Dining Room, Mama Larosa's Pizza Buffet at Murray Hotel, and the Pink Pony at the Chippewa Hotel.
Downtown dining options include the Chuckwagon, known for its American breakfasts, burgers, and sandwiches, Fort Mackinac Tea Room, Good Day Cafe, Lucky Bean Coffee House, and Horn's Gaslight Bar and Restaurant. Other dining options include Cannonball Oasis, Woods Restaurant, and several others.
Whatever the cuisine, the price range, or the atmosphere, places to eat or drink on Mackinac Island are the focus of this category.
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Chuckwagon of Mackinac Island, The
Open for breakfast or lunch, the restaurant is on Main Street, across from the Shepler Ferry dock. Established in the early 1950s, the business has passed through a few hands over the years. The history of the business is told, including the names of past owners. Serving breakfast and lunch, its menus are published on the site, and guest comments and announcements are published on the site. Its location is shown on a map, and its mailing address, telephone number, and email address are included.
http://www.chuckwagononmackinac.com/
Open daily from May to October, the Good Day Cafe & Coffee Bar serves breakfast sandwiches until 11:00 am, sandwiches, assorted muffins and other baked goods, ice cream desserts, several varieties of coffees, smoothies, ice tea, juices, and other beverages, as well as a selection of to-go foods, such as buffalo chicken wraps, chicken salad wraps, overnight oats, yogurt parfait, and hardboiled eggs. Its menus, address, and hours are published on the site, and announcements are posted.
http://www.gooddaycafemackinac.com/
Horn's Gaslight Bar & Restaurant
The business was established by Ed Horn in the late 1920s, when he and his wife, Violet, leased the current Horn's Bar building and opened a pool hall and snack shop that later became Horn's Gaslight Bar. Still in the family, Horn's is a popular nightspot on Mackinac Island, although it is also known for its Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, along with standard American fare. Its location, menus, entertainment schedule, and history are told here, and a photo gallery and contacts are included.
https://www.hornsbar.com/
Established in 1948, the Pink Pony is located inside the Chippewa Hotel, in the southern part of the island. Its location is shown on a map, and its hours of operation, breakfast menu, lunch menu, dinner menu, and other menus may be viewed on the site. The restaurant is first come, first serve, and the staff does not take reservations, although a texting system is in place to notify guests when a table is ready. An online shopping site features promotional apparel, and reviews are posted.
https://www.pinkponymackinac.com/
Located in Bicycle Street Inn on Mackinac Island, Michigan, the restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a prohibition-themed dining experience. The establishment carries a large selection of whiskey and bourbon, as well as its own signature Rusty Fender Scotch Ale, produced by Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City. Its location, menus, craft drinks, and grab-and-go menus are posted, along with a calendar of events, photo gallery, and contacts.
https://winchestersofmackinac.com/
Named for Ambrose R. Davenport, who served on Mackinac Island and later became a wealthy fur trader and an island resident, the tavern is open daily for lunch and dinner. Its menus are published on the site, including its hours of operation, policies for tour groups, weddings, rehearsals, and gatherings. Also included is a photo gallery, employment opportunities, the availability of gift certificates, and contacts. Guest comments may be viewed, and guests may submit comments for inclusion.
https://www.yankeerebeltavern.com/
