Cajun/Creole Cookin’
Formed from French roots, livened with Spanish spices, inspired by African vegetables, caribbeanized by West Indian hands, laced with black pepper and pork by the Germans, infiltered with potatoes by the Irish, blasted by garlic and tomatoes by the Italians.

New Orleans cuisine is a rich melting pot of influences and ingredients, and Pearl’s embraces the roots of both Cajun (rural) and Creole (city) styles of cooking. We offer authentic and enduring southern specialties like Etouffé, Jambalaya, Oysters Rockefeller and Fried Green Tomatoes, alongside crawfish, shrimp and other fresh seafood. Learn the right way to eat a crawfish, enjoy a New Orleans style Po’ Boy sandwich, or step out and try some blackened alligator!

Lunch
Monday – Saturday: 11am – 4pm

Dinner
Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 4pm – 11pm
Sunday: 3pm – 10pm

Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday: 10am – 3pm

Take-Out Menu
Our entire regular menu is also offered on a carry-out basis, with many selections available in either lunch or dinner portions.

Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames Street
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
231-264-0530

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• Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen ~ He Fed / She Fed
Our server relates the night’s specials, including blackened marlin over penne in an artichoke cream sauce; a Cajun strip steak with blue cheese crumbles; and two seasonal cocktails, one of which features vodka infused with lemongrass and fresh ginger. I’m a sucker for ginger with lemongrass and order one to cool down from the day’s heat….

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Fresh, local seafood and produce in a clean, crisp, and elegant atmosphere. We boast a variety of oysters from both coasts.

Siren Hall provides a sophisticated menu within a unique brick and concrete dining environment, which is located right on the main street of beautiful Elk Rapids.

The varied menu selections range from flavorful steaks to delicate seafood entrees.

Owner/Chef Michael Peterson has created a wonderful gem right in the middle of this up-north community. There is also an outside patio.

Siren Hall
151 River Street
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
231-264-6062

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In April of 2004 we opened the doors to Short’s Brewing Company in the quaint Village of Bellaire. Beer was the mission, and liberation was the movement. With a lot of elbow grease, blind ambition and a little luck, the quest to create a community pub in Northwest Lower Michigan began to take shape. The philosophy was to bring an appreciation of craft beer to the north with product education and creativity. The process of appreciation through education we call beer liberation.

The Pub has been hand crafted just as much as the food and beer. We are a non smoking family fun place. We take pride in the warmth and friendliness of our pub and all the goods it bears. We encourage you to come out any time and get a real Bellaire experience.

Learn about the beer and the company from our fantastic crew or just kick back and relax. The pub has free WiFi so you can bring your computer to do some work or do a little beer rating with a sampler on the side. We believe the pub to be a place of community and local activity just as the pubs had been during colonial times. It’s sort of the hub of the Village. We host live music, dance lessons and various other events throughout the year. If you don’t have time to stay, you can always get beer, food and SBC gear to go.

Short’s Brewing Company
121 N. Bridge St.
Bellaire, MI 49615
231-498-2300

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Welcome to Lulu’s Bistro, where you’ll find casual dining, classically prepared dishes, and a contemporary setting to rival the chic tastes of Chicago. Here, we value the tradition of bistro, using our culinary skills to craft fine flavors from simple, honest ingredients.

With an abundance of fresh food sourced from local purveyors, an extensive yet affordable wine list and an atmosphere that encourages lively conversation, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for the simple pleasures of dining.

Located in downtown Bellaire, Lulu’s Bistro is an unsurpassed dining destination in the heart of the Chain of Lakes.

Lulu’s Bistro
213 N. Bridge Street
Bellaire, MI 49615
231-533-5252

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The Rowe Inn of Ellsworth, Michigan, offers an intimate, casual atmosphere of fine dining for Charlevoix, Torch Lake and all of Northern Michigan. You’ll find our seasonal menus and expansive fine wine collection perfect for any occasion. Individuals, couples, groups and families are equally welcome and catered to. All our meals and wines are served with passion and commitment unsurpassed by anyone in Northern Michigan’s fine dining industry.

Northern Michigan fine dining cuisine at the Rowe Inn

The Rowe Inn’s team takes great pride in creating and serving superior fine dining cuisine and wines. Many of our meals are prepared with the freshest, locally-produced ingredients. And those that aren’t are carefully chosen to ensure we serve only the best.

Much like a traditional French country inn, our fine dining menus change often based on the latest seasonal specialty ingredients offered by nature.

We’re passionate about our fine wines

In addition to our exquisite fine dining, The Rowe inn is both passionate towards – and well known for – our selection of the world’s finest wines.

We offer a 10% discount for those interested in purchasing 12-bottle cases – and those selections can be mixed in a variety of combinations. Please ask for more information – or for help with your wine selections.

The Rowe Inn’s fine dining heritage

Albert “Wes” Westhoven, Proprietor
Wes is truly a restaurant brat. Born into a restaurant family, his parents had a country club restaurant dining room. He began as a dishwasher at 10, became a Prep and Garne Mange at 12, a line cook at 14 and, finally, a chef at 16. His dad and mentor died in 1968 as he was finishing his MBA in Hotel & Restaurant Management at Michigan State University. Afterwards, Wes became General Manager and Maitre’d at the hotel. His mom retired in 1972 and he had “had it” with the country club – and wanted a place of his own.

Wes decided on purchasing The Rowe Inn (a chicken and burger place) in the culinary wasteland of Northern Michigan. He introduced a simple concept: the ambiance of a French country inn, fresh local ingredients, French techniques and casual dining. The Rowe Inn still adheres to those same basic principles after 36 years. Wes sometimes believes he must have been crazy – committing to all those years with four foundational philosophies – but it’s those same principles which bring the Rowe Inn such success as the superior fine dining restaurant in Northern Michigan.

“We pioneered fine dining in northern Michigan. We’ve been blessed with glowing reviews and a host of awards including DiRona, Triple A, Gourmet, and Food & Wine. But the most important thing has been to make our customers happy while putting great food and wine on their tables. I think we accomplish that with both pride and honor.”

The Rowe Inn
6303 East Jordan Road
Ellsworth, MI 49729
231-588-7351

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Delicious and Inviting.

Within Shanty Creek Resorts’ three villages, choose from a variety of cuisines and environments. Everything from grabbing a quick bite or wining and dining in luxury overlooking Lake Bellaire.

The Lakeview Restaurant

Overlooking Northern Michigan – Located in Summit Village, The Lakeview Restaurant features innovative regional fare with majestic views of Lake Bellaire. Voted best steak and best dessert in Northern Michigan by Northern Express readers.

Weiskopf’s Grill

The 19th Hole and Apres-Ski – Weiskopf’s Grill at Cedar River Village serves generous breakfasts and lunches certain to satisfy any appetite in a relaxing atmosphere overlooking Cedar River’s spectacular 18th hole.

And during the ski season, visit Weiskopf’s Grill on the north face of Schuss Mountain with easy ski-in/out access from the Purple Lift.

Arnie’s

Grab-n-Go – On your way to The Legend or The Summit for a round, swing by Arnie’s Grill. It’s a hidden-away fun spot in the Summit Pro Shop, catering to golfers on the go.

Open each golf season, April through October.

Schuss Grill

Schuss Grill is located on the lower level of the Schuss Village Pro Shop overlooking stunning natural vistas. This relaxed deck setting is a perfect place for lunch and dinner and features hamburgers, pizzas and specialty grinders.

There are also large flat screens for game nights and the deck outside provides seating overlooking the 18th green.

Ivan’s

Fun Has a First Name – Ivan’s is Shanty Creek’s apres-ski gathering place featuring “The Largest TV in Antrim County.”

Visit Ivan’s at Schuss Village for tavern-style family fun, a pizza and a pint. The place for live entertainment, good times, and great food at a great price!

Ivan’s is closed for the off-season. Join us next ski season for more fun and entertainment.

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