How to Eat Well During a Visit to Mackinac Island #DetroitFood
Beyond the fudge on one of Michigan’s most treasured tourist destinations
The approach to Mackinac Island is majestic. Almost immediately after leaving mainland Michigan, passengers can see the third-longest suspension bridge in the United States to the west and the Grand Hotel’s longest porch in the world to the east. As the quick 15-minute ferry ride jets closer to the island, historic Fort Mackinac comes into view, followed soon thereafter by a peep of the governor’s mansion and the commanding Mackinac Island Yacht Club. It’s not until the ferry docks and passengers disembark, however, that visitors are reminded what really makes this destination unique. For 125 years, the only way to get around has been by foot, bicycle, or horse and carriage.
The island’s flagship Grand Hotel has no shortage of dining options associated with this time-honored resort. Blistered shishito peppers from the Jockey Club’s wood-fired oven, hummer milkshakes from the historic Cupola Bar, or even Gate House After Dark, the hotel’s new nightlife and cocktail experience, are just some of many on-property options. Below are the best places to rest walk-weary legs and find a momentary respite from the crowds on the Midwest’s most celebrated island.
New to the map: In this update, we’re removing Doud’s Market and Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort, and welcoming the Inn at Stonecliffe to the guide.
For more Up North adventures, check out the guide to Traverse City, catch some views at one of northern Michigan’s many waterfront restaurants, or take the Mackinac Bridge on over to the Upper Peninsula to partake in Yooper cuisine.
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