Places to Eat + Drink in the Great Lakes Bay

If you’re looking for places where comfort food finds its companion in ice-cold pints — or ones where the bites pair perfectly with wines and artisan cocktails — you're sure to get your fill in this flavorful region.

Savor casual fine dining vibes, or nosh on no-frills staples at local barbecue joints and food trucks. Pull up a seat to a fleet of craft handles at cozy breweries and taprooms, or find low-key wine and cocktail bars where the sips look every ounce as good as they taste!

Eat + Drink

Staring into each other’s eyes amidst soft candlelight, enjoying ambiances that rival the tantalizing flavors, and indulging in delicious desserts on magical evenings you’re sure to remember — dreamy date nights await, lovebirds!

Read More +
Things To Do

No matter the season — or whether you’re craving craft beer, wine, or cocktails — you’ll find plenty of places to savor in Pure Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. Make your way through this hand-picked guide of artisans & opportunities, and discover for yourself!

Read More +
Summer Trip Ideas

It’s summertime in the Great Lakes Bay, and there’s no better way to savor this delicious season than to dine al fresco! Gather up in inviting neighborhoods pleasantly packed with patios — and discover social zones where city streets become one big outdoor dining space!

Read More +
Explore Six Cities Full of Unforgettable Flavors
Restaurants

From a cozy spot serving homegrown gourmet that honors the changing seasons to food trucks dishing up delicious in the streets — this region has something savory for every craving.

Read More +
Waterfront Dining

At any eatery on these inviting waters, indulge in each satisfying forkful and the scenery!

Read More +
Outdoor Dining

From summer’s outdoor beer gardens to fall and winter's cozy igloos and toasty-warm fire bars — these al fresco spots squeeze every delicious drop out of patio season.

Read More +
Breweries + Taprooms

If you prefer porters or IPAs — blondes, ambers, or all of the above — these breweries and taprooms are each pulling pints of delicious. Cozy in & order up!

Read More +
Wineries + Wine Tasting

Clinking glasses of peach & honey wine on a dreamy sunset river cruise or toasting rosé flights on a sun-drenched patio — you’ll find the Great Lakes Bay an inviting place to drink in the scenery, too.

Read More +
Distilleries + Craft Cocktails

With a handful of places to cozy in for craft spirits — some pairing their local libations with pretty scrumptious bites — the only tough part will be picking what you’ll sip on.

Read More +
Coffee Shops

Drinking in the aromas of a local roast or steaming your pores over a piping-hot mug while you admire the latte art inside — coffee here is an elevated experience.

Read More +

Get a Taste at Upcoming Food Events
October 8th

Birch Run Speedway

Read More +
October 9th

Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market

There are future dates for this event.

Read More +
October 9th

Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom

There are future dates for this event.

Read More +
October 10th

Auburn Park Pavilion

There are future dates for this event.

Read More +
October 10th

Birch Run Speedway & Gas Alley Bar & Grille

There are future dates for this event.

Read More +
October 11th

Jefferson Street between Woodside Avenue & 1st Street

There are future dates for this event.

Read More +
October 11th

Bavarian Inn Lodge

Read More +
October 12th

Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market

There are future dates for this event.

Read More +
October 12th

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

There are future dates for this event.

Read More +
c-tweet-us-for-tips
Twitter
Share The Flavor
#GoGreatLakesBay