Petoskey local guide

Dining

Dinner, casual favorites & date night. Handpicked for visitors by Petoskey Guest. Sponsored placements are always clearly labeled.

Petoskey Guest picks

Good places to start

10 listings

Featured dining

A downtown institution in an 1875 building with a long local history, American comfort food, drinks, and regular live entertainment.

Dinner with a view

Mediterranean-inspired lunch and dinner with Little Traverse Bay views, a streetside patio, upper deck, cocktails, and weekend brunch.

Date night

An intimate Gaslight District restaurant with progressive American cooking, a deep wine cellar, courtyard seating in season, and weekend brunch.

Special occasion

Chef-driven contemporary dining and cocktails on Spring Street, especially convenient from the south-side hotel corridor.

Modern Italian

Handmade pasta, seasonal vegetables, small plates, and a polished downtown room for an unhurried dinner.

Casual local favorite

A long-running Petoskey saloon with burgers, sandwiches, Great Lakes fish, TVs, and a relaxed lodge-like feel.

Bay Harbor brunch

A bright Bay Harbor breakfast and brunch spot known for creative breakfast plates and shareable morning options.

Harbor Springs waterfront

A classic Harbor Springs seafood restaurant built over the harbor with sweeping views of the yacht basin and Little Traverse Bay.

Scratch-made brunch

A small downtown café and bakery with scratch-made breakfast and lunch, Greek touches, and a cozy neighborhood feel.

Marina casual

Casual waterfront food and drinks in Bay Harbor with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the marina.