Guidebook for Omena & Leelanau Peninsula
area restaurants
There is a wide array of wonderful restaurants in Leelanau, both casual and 'special occasion'.
Walking distance from Sunset Lodge - great waterside location, porch or indoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
37 locals recommend
Knot Just a Bar
5019 N West Bay Shore DrWalking distance from Sunset Lodge - great waterside location, porch or indoor seating. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
7 miles from Sunset Lodge. Outstanding food in charming building, with pretty patio for outdoor dining also. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great place for a special occasion dinner.
65 locals recommend
Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph St7 miles from Sunset Lodge. Outstanding food in charming building, with pretty patio for outdoor dining also. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great place for a special occasion dinner.
Casual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popular bar with great pizza and sandwiches.
35 locals recommend
V.I. Grill
201 N St Joseph StCasual spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popular bar with great pizza and sandwiches.
7 miles from Sunset Lodge in Suttons Bay. Lunch and dinner, great burgers.
33 locals recommend
Boone's Prime Time Pub
102 N St Joseph St7 miles from Sunset Lodge in Suttons Bay. Lunch and dinner, great burgers.
Extremely popular brewpub just south of Suttons Bay. Sit outside under the trees next to the hops plants.
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrExtremely popular brewpub just south of Suttons Bay. Sit outside under the trees next to the hops plants.
In Leland, 12 miles from Sunset Lodge. On Lake Michigan where Leland River feeds in a rushing stream. Faces west with beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets. Known for Lake Michigan whitefish.
42 locals recommend
The Cove
111 W River StIn Leland, 12 miles from Sunset Lodge. On Lake Michigan where Leland River feeds in a rushing stream. Faces west with beautiful lake views and gorgeous sunsets. Known for Lake Michigan whitefish.
Longtime local favorite. Pub food, great burgers and perch. On M-22 between Northport and Leland.
43 locals recommend
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou TrailLongtime local favorite. Pub food, great burgers and perch. On M-22 between Northport and Leland.
Lovely historic house converted to inn and restaurant. Great pub food and British specialties of fish & chips and Indian food. A beautiful drive along scenic M22.
25 locals recommend
Little Traverse Inn
149 E Harbor HwyLovely historic house converted to inn and restaurant. Great pub food and British specialties of fish & chips and Indian food. A beautiful drive along scenic M22.
Lovely "special occasion" restaurant in Maple City. French food, beautifully prepared.
25 locals recommend
La Becasse Restaurant
9001 S Dunns Farm RdLovely "special occasion" restaurant in Maple City. French food, beautifully prepared.
Streetside Grille
111 N St Joseph StIn Suttons Bay - casual, good food.
Longtime favorite in Leland - specializes in whitefish.
31 locals recommend
Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern
102 E River StLongtime favorite in Leland - specializes in whitefish.
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveIn Glen Arbor (20 miles) near Sleeping Bear Dunes
In Empire (25 miles) south of Sleeping Bear Dunes - a local favorite.
24 locals recommend
Joe's Friendly Tavern
11015 W Front StIn Empire (25 miles) south of Sleeping Bear Dunes - a local favorite.
great farm-to-table dining with house-baked breads, their own produce, and local beer
89 locals recommend
Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau Drivegreat farm-to-table dining with house-baked breads, their own produce, and local beer
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou Traillocal favorite tavern
Northport Fitness
109 E Nagonaba Stlarge restaurant, and has a bowling alley too
BREAKFAST (and Lunch)
Best places for breakfast are: Tribune (Northport); VI Grill (Suttons Bay); Martha's (Sutton's Bay); 45th Parallel Cafe (Sutton's Bay); Fig's (Lake Leelanau); Early Bird (Leland); Trish's Dishes (Leland). See our restaurant listing.
And don't miss Barb's Bakery in Northport!
45th Parallel Cafe
102 W BroadwayGood spot for breakfast & lunch, 7 miles south in Suttons Bay.
The closest, and one of the BEST, breakfast spots around!
57 locals recommend
The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StThe closest, and one of the BEST, breakfast spots around!
V.I. Grill
201 N St Joseph StMartha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph StEarly Bird Restaurant
101 S Main StTrish's Dishes
407 S Main StNew Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo Stgreat bakery and sandwich items, and great coffee and tea too!
Fiddleheads
202 West Main StreetBAKERIES & COFFEE
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse
116 E Philip StWonderful local bakery - 7 miles south of Sunset Lodge near flashing yellow light.
11 locals recommend
Chimoski Bakery
720 N St Joseph StWonderful local bakery - 7 miles south of Sunset Lodge near flashing yellow light.
Barb's Bakery
112 Mill StBeloved local bakery - famous for cinnamon twists.
New Bohemian Café
110 S Waukazoo Stwonderful coffee and breakfast/lunch options
wonderful bakery with delicious sandwiches and their own produce
47 locals recommend
9 Bean Rows Bakery
9000 E Duck Lake Rdwonderful bakery with delicious sandwiches and their own produce
Mundos Roasting & Co.
206 N St Joseph StCARRY-OUT
Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
116 N St Joseph StBest pizza around - a local favorite.
Hang On Express
316 N St Joseph StGreat Chinese and Thai food in Suttons Bay - eat in or carry out.
Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay
91 4th Stin Suttons Bay
Lake Leelanau family grocery known for wonderful samosas and Indian fare
37 locals recommend
NJ's Grocery
115 W Philip StLake Leelanau family grocery known for wonderful samosas and Indian fare
In Suttons Bay - wonderful sandwiches, soup, snacks - all local products.
46 locals recommend
Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph StIn Suttons Bay - wonderful sandwiches, soup, snacks - all local products.
Trish's Dishes
407 S Main StLeland
Beloved by locals - great sandwiches, soups. Eat in or carry out. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes.
72 locals recommend
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveBeloved by locals - great sandwiches, soups. Eat in or carry out. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes.
In Leland's "Fishtown" - excellent, reasonable sandwiches & picnic fare
58 locals recommend
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StIn Leland's "Fishtown" - excellent, reasonable sandwiches & picnic fare
Lylah's
99 4th StreetBARS & BREWPUBS
Northport
The Mitten Brewing Company
112 W Nagonaba StTandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdHop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrTwo K Farms Cidery & Winery
3872 S W Bay Shore DrSuttons Bay Ciders
10530 E Hilltop RdRight Brain Brewery
225 E Sixteenth StJolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrNorth Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StRare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveNorthern Latitudes Distillery
Michigan 204Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StBEACHES
Magnificent beaches throughout Leelanau - here a just a few. Omena public beach is a short walk from Sunset Lodge, a protected bay which faces east. Can rent kayaks or paddle boards from Suttons Bay Bikes.
Van's Beach
205 Cedar StPeterson Park
10001 East Peterson Park RoadEmpire Beach
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StChristmas Cove Beach
East Christmas Cove Road10 minute drive from Sunset Lodge, near Northport
Hikes and natural areas
Please see Leelanau Conservancy website https://leelanauconservancy.org/
Sleeping Bear Dunes website https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm
Leelanau State Park and lighthouse http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=467&type=SPRK
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadDon't miss this!
rent canoes, kayaks, bikes - in Glen Arbor near Sleeping Bear
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River Rdrent canoes, kayaks, bikes - in Glen Arbor near Sleeping Bear
Rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards. Close to Leelanau Trail Head.
46 locals recommend
Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph StRent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards. Close to Leelanau Trail Head.
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4755 N Manitou Trail10 minutes from Sunset Lodge
Houdek Dunes Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
5959 N Manitou TrailKehl Lake Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
12625 North Kehl RoadRiverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic Hwynear Sleeping Bear Dunes, on Platte River
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff TrailSpectacular trail!
Wonderful 35+ miles through woods, past lakeshore and Dune Climb.
19 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
North Bar Lake RoadWonderful 35+ miles through woods, past lakeshore and Dune Climb.
Bike Suttons Bay to Traverse City! Paved all the way, 17 miles, no hills. Farmland, orchards, vineyards, hops farms, woods.
25 locals recommend
Tart Trails Inc
148 E Front StBike Suttons Bay to Traverse City! Paved all the way, 17 miles, no hills. Farmland, orchards, vineyards, hops farms, woods.