Food scene
One of the best restaurants in Manistee and one of our favorites. Superior menu selection featuring local dishes and there's outside seating right on the river. Try to time your meal when a Great Lakes freighter is scheduled to go by!
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Bluefish Kitchen + Bar
312 River StOne of the best restaurants in Manistee and one of our favorites. Superior menu selection featuring local dishes and there's outside seating right on the river. Try to time your meal when a Great Lakes freighter is scheduled to go by!
Don't miss this unique and funky bar/restaurant. Renown for their fried chicken, you'll feel like a local when you step through the door. A varied menu and eclectic decor (to say the least) should please eveyone in your party.
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The Painted Lady Saloon
723 Kosciusko StDon't miss this unique and funky bar/restaurant. Renown for their fried chicken, you'll feel like a local when you step through the door. A varied menu and eclectic decor (to say the least) should please eveyone in your party.
This cozy pub/restaurant is right on River Street in downtown Manistee. Walkable from Port City Cottage, this popular place is located in the lower level of the historic Ramsdell Inn. A fun place to go before or after seeing a flick at the Vogue.
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TJ’s Pub
399 River StThis cozy pub/restaurant is right on River Street in downtown Manistee. Walkable from Port City Cottage, this popular place is located in the lower level of the historic Ramsdell Inn. A fun place to go before or after seeing a flick at the Vogue.
If you possibly can, treat yourself to one of the premier dining experiences in western Michigan: lunch or dinner at The Dining Room at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course.
You'll think you're at Pebble Beach in California with the expansive views of the course and, beyond it, Lake Michigan. Dinner will give you a magnificent sunset to enjoy as well as the bagpiper who ends each day. The menu is first rate (and pricey!) and sitting out by the 18th hole in one of the adirondack chairs after you eat can't be beat. Make a reservation and ask to be either on the patio or close to the window.
Truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
The Dining Room at Arcadia Bluffs
14710 Northwood HighwayIf you possibly can, treat yourself to one of the premier dining experiences in western Michigan: lunch or dinner at The Dining Room at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course.
You'll think you're at Pebble Beach in California with the expansive views of the course and, beyond it, Lake Michigan. Dinner will give you a magnificent sunset to enjoy as well as the bagpiper who ends each day. The menu is first rate (and pricey!) and sitting out by the 18th hole in one of the adirondack chairs after you eat can't be beat. Make a reservation and ask to be either on the patio or close to the window.
Truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
If you're looking for a place to have breakfast with the family or your guests this is a good choice. A comfortable, welcoming vibe will greet you and the menu is varied. Comforable booth seating an option. Easy parking.
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Bungalow Inn
1100 28th StIf you're looking for a place to have breakfast with the family or your guests this is a good choice. A comfortable, welcoming vibe will greet you and the menu is varied. Comforable booth seating an option. Easy parking.
This popular brewery features delicious pub fare and a contemporary vibe. The closest walking-distance restaurant to Port City Cottage, it should take you about 15 minutes or you can park in the municipal lot across the street. Usually crowded, especially in the evenings, it features outdoor seating.
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North Channel Brewing Company
86 Washington StThis popular brewery features delicious pub fare and a contemporary vibe. The closest walking-distance restaurant to Port City Cottage, it should take you about 15 minutes or you can park in the municipal lot across the street. Usually crowded, especially in the evenings, it features outdoor seating.
Much loved local breakfast and lunch spot (it's only open from 7am-2pm). Don't let the exterior fool you, the food is very good, very midwest hearty and reasonably priced. Eat like a local!
Diner 31
267 Arthur StMuch loved local breakfast and lunch spot (it's only open from 7am-2pm). Don't let the exterior fool you, the food is very good, very midwest hearty and reasonably priced. Eat like a local!
Just a short trip up M-22 is the village of Onekema and there you'll find The Glenwood Inn. Open for dinner only, The Glenwood offers a distinctive dining experience with an outstanding selection of local and regional cuisine. Make a reservation as they're usuallyn crowded. A relaxed, yet elegant, dining experience.
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The Glenwood (Closed for the season, reopening May 7, 2021)
4604 Main StreetJust a short trip up M-22 is the village of Onekema and there you'll find The Glenwood Inn. Open for dinner only, The Glenwood offers a distinctive dining experience with an outstanding selection of local and regional cuisine. Make a reservation as they're usuallyn crowded. A relaxed, yet elegant, dining experience.
Don't miss these experiences in Manistee
Be sure to catch a movie at the Vogue while you're in town. This restored 1930s movie house is a source of pride to the community. Lovingly restored with respect for its original decoration and details, it features state of the art seating and audio. Usually shows a classic film matinee on Wednesdays in addition to first run features daily.
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Vogue Theatre
383 River StBe sure to catch a movie at the Vogue while you're in town. This restored 1930s movie house is a source of pride to the community. Lovingly restored with respect for its original decoration and details, it features state of the art seating and audio. Usually shows a classic film matinee on Wednesdays in addition to first run features daily.
Located about 20 minutes north of Manistee, this is truly a don't miss spot. Located on one of the high points of the scenic M-22 highway that follow the Lake shoreline, you can park your car and walk up the 180 steps for an unsurpassed view of Lake Michigan and the shoreline. The view is Pure Michigan at its finest.
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Arcadia Scenic Turnout
Michigan 22Located about 20 minutes north of Manistee, this is truly a don't miss spot. Located on one of the high points of the scenic M-22 highway that follow the Lake shoreline, you can park your car and walk up the 180 steps for an unsurpassed view of Lake Michigan and the shoreline. The view is Pure Michigan at its finest.
If you're visiting during the warmer months, check out all that you can do on the Manistee River at outfitter Manistee Adventures. Their website is manisteeadventures.com and they're located at 231 W. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee.
You can rent canoes, kayaks, and what you'll need to go tubing down the Manistee.
Manistee Adventures
231 W Parkdale AveIf you're visiting during the warmer months, check out all that you can do on the Manistee River at outfitter Manistee Adventures. Their website is manisteeadventures.com and they're located at 231 W. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee.
You can rent canoes, kayaks, and what you'll need to go tubing down the Manistee.
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Don't miss these experiences in Manistee
If you're new to Manistee, or even if you're a return visitor, you owe it to yourself to take the one-hour Manistee Trolley Tour. It runs during the summer months and you can walk to where it begins at 180 Memorial Drive, close to the river.
You'll go through neighborhoods and drive thru the 5th Avenue and 1st Avenue beachfronts. You'll see historic and beautiful homes and learn fascinating stories from your guide about the unique history of the Victorian Port City. There is a fee but it's reasonable. You'll appreciate your visit much more after you've done the tour!