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 & artisan cocktails — you're sure to get your fill in this flavorful region.

Linger over a delicious meal on a laid-back outdoor patio, or find a scenic spot to dine on the water. Share stories (and a pint or two) at cozy breweries & taprooms, or find low-key wine & cocktail hangouts with an ambiance of warmth.

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!

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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 local flavor when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan. Make your way through this hand-picked guide of artisans & opportunities, and discover for yourself!

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Eat + Drink

Consider this your guide to some of the most romantic restaurants when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan, where you’ll savor every morsel and every moment shared.

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Indulge in These Food + Drink Tours
Self-Guided Tours
Restaurants

From a cozy spot serving homegrown gourmet that honors the changing seasons to food trucks dishing up delicious in the streets — our chefs have something to satisfy every craving.

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Waterfront Dining

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

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Outdoor Dining

From summer’s outdoor beer gardens to fall & 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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Breweries + Taprooms

These breweries & taprooms (and beyond) are all pulling pints of delicious. Come toss back your brews — with a view!

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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 this 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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Coffee Shops

Drinking in the aromas of a local roast or steaming your pores over a piping-hot mug while you admire the delicate latte art inside, coffee here is an elevated craft and a relaxing ritual.

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Get a Taste at Upcoming Food Events
June 30th

Emagine Birch Run

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June 30th

Quality 10 powered by Emagine

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July 1st

Downtown Bay City

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July 1st

H20 Waterside Grill

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July 1st

Roethke Park

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July 2nd

Midland Area Farmers Market

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July 2nd

Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market

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July 3rd

Bridgeport Historical Village (next to Fire Dept.)

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July 3rd

Midland Miracle Field

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July 3rd

Auburn Park Pavilion

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July 3rd

Birch Run Speedway & Gas Alley Bar & Grille

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July 3rd

The Tridge - Chippewassee Park

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