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!

Summer Trip Ideas

It’s summertime in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, 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!

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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!

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Explore Six Cities Full of Unforgettable Flavors
Restaurants

From casual fine dining to food trucks dishing up tasty ‘cue or spicy Korean street tacos — this region has savory flavors for every craving.

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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!

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Wineries + Wine Tasting

Clinking glasses of peach & honey wine on a dreamy fall sunset river cruise or toasting with rosé flights by the fire bar on a cozy patio — you’ll find the Great Lakes Bay an inviting place to drink in the scenery, too!

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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.

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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.

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Waterfront Dining

When it’s been an afternoon of tall ship sailing, boat tours, or lounging on the beach? Stay a little longer for flavors you’ll love, on waters you won’t want to leave.

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Get a Taste at Upcoming Food Events
September 27th

Midland Area Farmers Market

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September 27th

Johnson's Pumpkin Farm

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September 27th

Leaman's Green Applebarn

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September 27th

Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market

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September 28th

Downtown Midland - Main Street

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September 29th

Harvey Kern Pavilion at Heritage Park - Frankenmuth

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September 29th

Zehnder's Tap Room

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September 29th

Downtown Midland in front of Tri-Star Trust Bank

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September 30th

Midland Area Farmers Market

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September 30th

On Center Avenue between Saginaw & Washington Streets

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September 30th

Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market

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September 30th

The Dow Event Center Arena

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