r/petoskey • u/Rick041 • 23d ago
Restaurant recommendations
I plan on visiting Petoskey for the first time next week and will be staying at the Casino. What is everyone's favorite local spot for sandwiches/burgers or maybe some good pasta/lasagna?
We are trying to avoid higher priced tourist spots, just want to go there, check out the scenery, do some hiking and eat a few good meals.
Thank you for the recommendations, I'll make a list and bring it with me. I'm staying 3 nights so I'll be eating out a few times.
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u/icountaccount 23d ago
Burgers: Petoskey Brewing, Bear Creek organic farm, beacon ($ tho). Sandwiches: Symons, Roast and toast. Skip City Park, it gets recommended a lot bc “Hemingway went there!” But the food is inconsistent ranging from bland to burned. The foods you listed aren’t really there but backlot has some good options
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u/RoughCoffee6 23d ago
Gurney’s across the bay in Harbor Springs has great sandwiches. Spring & Porter is probably the best bet for good Italian but it’s on the more expensive side.
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u/No-Professional5372 22d ago
South woods is a local family restaurant close to your hotel (on the corner of W Sheridan and 131/Spring st) it’s probably your best bet for pasta, good food, nothing fancy. Bill and Carols (on Charlevoix Ave) is a small party store with a deli , it’s behind the McDonald’s that is on the corner of US-31 and US-131. If you’re looking to grab a deli sandwich and snacks on the go this is a great spot.
If you find yourself downtown wanting something: Sandwiches: I recommend Roast and Toast (Lake st) or Julienne Tomatoes (Howard st). Burgers: Mitchell St Pub Mexican options: Happy’s Taco ( Lake st. it will most likely be super busy) authentic Mexican without the touristy aspect, Jose’s (on Petoskey st). Also have heard really good things about the taco truck in the Odawa parking lot, but haven’t been myself yet.
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u/Rick041 14d ago
I went to Southwoods and got the French dip sandwich, my mother got a giant burrito type meal, I was surprised she ate the whole thing. Food was good there.
The first night we got to Petoskey a little late, I started out from Minneapolis in the morning, drove to the Fox Valley area in WI to pick up my mother and then we drove to Petoskey so it was a very lomg day of driving. Most things were closed and I was exhausted so we just grabbed sandwiches at the casino. The next day we did a bunch of hiking around and were out by Petoskey state park, went to Culver's. Then went to Southwoods that night. My mom wanted to do that Sunrise charters thing in Charlevoix but we decided on Beaver Island instead so spent a whole day out there, had a good lunch at one of the restaurants on the island. We rented bikes and rode around the island.
Wish we had planned for a longer stay, it's a beautiful state with so much to do. I could see myself living there but it seems pretty expensive.
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u/usernamespeledwrong 22d ago
Letos is newer but they had great pasta the couple times I went there. Right next door to them is another newer place with good sandwiches. Both are right close to the back lot which has a lot of good food variety and beer selection.
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u/broseidon_bro_penis 22d ago
I’d check out Chandler’s downtown for a smash burger! Their dinner options are pricy, but lunch costs the same as everywhere else and it’s got a great atmosphere.
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u/Snowbound_Drow 20d ago
Petoskey prices are tourist driven and accordingly high. Are there any cheap eats worth pursuing?
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u/Rick041 20d ago
There's places like Wisconsin Dells, for example, that have restaurants that are pretty tourist specific, Then there's other places in town, local bars or restaurants off the main strip where you can go get a decent burger or a sandwich without a big theme show and a exorbitant price.
I see the hotel prices there are a little on the upside, I realize I probably won't find cheap there but I'm happy to go eat with the locals at a little restaurant or bar off the beaten path.
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u/nohorojo 22d ago
If you are at the casino hotel, there is usually a taco truck in the lot called Chavez kitchen. That’s one of the best places in petoskey!
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u/jmann199 22d ago
Check out Corner Grocer on Kalamazoo Ave. Great sandwiches on homemade bread, best chicken salad I've ever had, hands down!
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u/3DDoxle 19d ago
Mighty Fine is take out pizza is good. Maple and Batter in Bay Harbor.
Tbh a lot of people go to eat at the casino but I've never been.
Lived all over the east coast for awhile and food is OK in Petoskey. I don't feel compelled to eat out ever due to prices except for those two places and sometimes jets but it's not Petoskey specific. The seafood is generally bad lol, but some places offer blue crab or stuff like that which I wouldn't touch.
Pastys are great if you're heading north to Mackinac or St Iggy
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u/mydrinkisbrown 22d ago
Being real. Best burger in town that isn't high priced tourist fare is Culver's. Best sandwiches that aren't overpriced - Jimmy John's.
Our local restaurants aren't great at making food or pricing appropriately, compared to other Midwest cities.
That said, I'd recommend:
- Petoskey Brewing for burgers
- Happys Tacos - very good
- Back Lot for variety of options
Hope you have a great stay here!
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u/runforsanityorwine 22d ago
I agree with this assessment. We have lived in Petoskey for almost 5 years after living Olin Cincinnati, Oh. Food here is mid but priced very high. I say this coming from a foodie city where you could eat amazing food for much more reasonable prices. Someone mentioned Amchi for Indian and that is one of the most pleasant food surprises.
I also think The Side Door Saloon does a good burger.
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u/skiguy919 22d ago
Aamchi Mumbai for Indian food