Here’s a quick look at what’s being served up at Grayling restaurants. Visit the beautiful Hartwick Pines State Park and then grab a bite to eat. Bon appétit!
This post is regularly updated.
Grayling Restaurant Guide
BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BAR: Alcohol served
$: Entrées under $10
$$: Entrées $10–$20
$$$: Entrées above $20
Bear’s Den Pizzeria
Laid-back outpost offering a wide menu of specialty pies, breadsticks, salads & sandwiches.
LD • BAR • $$ • 243 E. Michigan Ave. • 989.344.1234
Dead Bear Brewing Co.
Craft brews & hearty tavern fare featured in a lodge-like setting with outdoor seats & live music.
LD • BAR • $$ • 2552 S. I-75BL • 989.745.6289
The Food Truck at Northbound Outfitters
The Food Truck at Northbound features freshly smoked meat sandwiches & tacos, open May thru Labor Day.
LD • $$ • 6041 W. M-72 Hwy. • 989.745.6361
Gates Au Sable Lodge
The Gates Lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting beside the Au Sable River, with extensive menus prepared almost entirely in house and from scratch.
BLD • BAR • $$ • 471 Stephan Bridge Rd. • 989.348.8462
Dining at the Gates Au Sable Lodge Restaurant.
Goodale’s Bakery
A local favorite for fresh-baked donuts and pastries. Also serving deli sandwiches and hot lunches.
BL • $ • 500 Norway St. • 989.348.8682
Grayling Restaurant
A local favorite, this restaurant serves homestyle food, including the famous Lumberjack Breakfast. Another must-try; cinnamon roll pancakes.
BL • $ • 211 E. Michigan Ave. • 989.348.2141
Gray Rock Pub & Grub
Laid-back hangout with bar games such as pool & darts, plus American food & frequent entertainment.
LD • BAR • $$ • 2123 Industrial St. • 989.348.5181
Mai Mai Asian Cuisine
Spacious dining room for a selection of familiar Chinese and Thai dishes.
LD • $$ • 301 S. James St. • 989.348.4348
Margarita Bar and Grill
A cozy Mexican joint with margaritas and craft cocktails.
LD • BAR • $$ • 1164 S. I-75 Business Loop • 989.745.6300
Michigan Brew
A full service bar with coffee, cider, beer, cocktails, wine and upscaled sandwiches and salads.
BLD • BAR • $$ • 106 E. Michigan Ave. • 989.348.2739
Paddle Hard Brewing
Airy, wood-filled gastropub featuring housemade & regional craft beers & eclectic flatbreads.
LD • BAR • $$ • 227 Michigan Ave. • 989.745.6388
Outside of Paddle Hard Brewing.
Ray’s – BBQ, Brews & Blues
Classic BBQ, Southern sides, tap beers & full bar in riverfront lodge digs with background blues.
LD • BAR • $$ • 204 Ingham St. • 989.348.1515
Rolling Oak Brewing Co.
Bring your own food to this local microbrewery or order-in from restaurants around town. Food truck on-site in summer.
LD • BAR • $ • 509 Norway St. • 989.745.6280
Spikes Keg O Nails
Veteran neighborhood haunt serving burgers, burritos and other comfort fare, plus brews in cozy digs.
LD • BAR • $ • 301 Cedar St. • 989.348.7113
Photo by Brian Confer
A burger and fries at Spikes Keg O Nails.
Tinker’s Junction
Great food, drinks, appetizers, karaoke and catering services.
LD • BAR • $ • 6811 M-72 Hwy. • 989.344.1760
Westside Diner
Family style diner with delivery, dine in or takeaway.
BLD • $$ • 6301 W. M-72 Hwy. • 989.344.0710
Wimpy’s
Serving ice cream and traditional fast food fare.
LD • $ • 6415 W. M-72 Hwy. • 989.344.1918