Bailey's Harbor, Harbor Gourmet Coffee Shop Start your day off with a freshly baked pastry or a muffin stright out of the oven at this delicious coffee shop. 920-839-2331.

Birch Run, Tony's I-75 Restaurant It's renowned for great food in monumental, never-to-be-forgotten portions. 989-624-5860.

Blanchard, Crystal Fountain Restaurant On Sundays, the plates of baked ham, fried chicken and Swiss steak with homemade gravy barely can keep up with the crowds that fill the Tyler family's 60-odd-seat eatery. Children and grandchildren of the original owners still cook, wait tables, pare potatoes and wash dishes by hand. 989-561-2212.

Boyne City, Red Mesa Grill This restaurant highlights foods from all over Central and South America. The chef, inspired by the flamboyant dishes she sampled in Belize and Costa Rica, wants to bring a new flavor to the midwest. 231-582-0049

Buchanan, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, Tempt your tastebuds at the rustic, lodgelike tasting room and intimate restaurant that looks out onto the vineyard. 800-283-3363.

Cadillac, Hermann's European Cafe Enjoy the trademark Wiener schnitzel and other European cuisine at reasonable prices. And don't forget the apple strudel: Owner Hermann Suhs is a certified pastry chef. 231-775-9563.

Cross Village, Legs Inn To find this out-of-the-way restaurant, head for a secluded bluff above Lake Michigan (25 miles north of Petoskey), and look for the two-story stone building with rows of upside-down stove legs on the roof. The inn serves authentic Polish meals. 231-526-2281.

Dearborn, Alameer Paintings of Middle Eastern scenes decorate the walls of this casual Lebanese restaurant. 313-582-8185.

Dearborn, Dearborn Bakery Across the street from the local mosque, this bakery specializes in Middle Eastern pastries and breads. 313-849-0004.

Dearborn, La Shish This softly-lit eastside restaurant is a relaxing place to enjoy your favorite Middle Eastern cuisine. 313-584-4477.

Dearborn, New Yasmeen Bakery Spinach pies and hummus share cases with baklava and pistachio cookies at this Lebanese kitchen. 313-582-6035.

Detroit, Cadieux Cafe Sample the specialties of the house, steamed mussels and Belgian beer. Then, go feather bowling, a mix between boccie and shuffleboard. 313-882-8560.

Eagle Harbor, Eagle Harbor Inn Homemade soups warm you up at this cozy Upper Peninsula restaurant. 906-289-4435.

Escanaba, Hereford & Hops Friends get reacquainted, and strangers strike up easy conversations at this grill-your-own steakhouse and brew pub located downtown. As a cast iron griddle heats the steaks up, order the tasty cheddar soup. Hungry guests heap plates with baked sweet potatoes, specialty pies, and cheesecakes. 906-789-1945.

Escanaba, Stonehouse Supper Club Experience a Reuben sandwich without the bread in the Stonehouse's special cream of Reuben soup. It's packed with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. 906-786-5003.

Farmington Hills, Tribute The menu incorporates ingredients in unusual ways offering a contemporary French cuisine with an aclectic Asian twist. For a special occasion reserve the exclusive chef's table and savor an eleven-course meal served by the chef himself. 248-848-9393.

Fennville, Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant and Bakeries Renowned for from-scratch apple pie and other home-style favorites. 269-561-2297.

Frankenmuth, Bavarian Inn Restaurant Lip-smacking German cooking, including apple kuchen and beef stroganoff. 989-652-9941.

Gaylord, Gobbler's Restaurant Want Thanksgiving dinner more than once a year? Grab a table at this restaurant for a classic from-scratch turkey meal. Diners can also gobble up turkey Reubens, turkey salad sandwhiches, turkey quesadillas, and turkey pastries. 989-732-9005.

Grand Rapids, Gibson's Dine amid the trappings of the gracious Victorian era in this lumber baron's mansion, renovated as a restaurant. 616-774-8535.

Greenfield Village, Cheli's Chili Bar Known for its delicious chili, this fun, moderately priced restaurant is great for family meals. 313-274-9700.

Greenfield Village, The Grill Eat inside the Ritz-Carlton for pricey, upscale dining featuring contemporary American cuisine.

Holly, Historic Holly Hotel Restaurant This National Historic Landmark building features rich wood, rose carpet and velvet upholstery, as well as affordable dishes brimming with the freshest ingredients. Regulars rave about the roast duck with lingonberries or signature tournedos of beef tenderloin, sprinkled with morels. 248-634-5208.

Houghton, The Library Restaurant & Brew Pub An enduring culinary institution, this eatery serves salmon walleye, a local staple. 906-487-5882.

Ironwood, Don and GG's Hit up this restaurant for burgers, steaks and salads. 906-932-2312.

Laurium, Toni's Country Kitchen Maintaining Old World culinary traditions, this restaurant still serves pasties (PASS-tees): half-moon-shaped meat-and-potato pies that were a staple for the miners who immigrated from Cornwall in Great Britain. 906-337-0611.

Mackinac Island, Woods The folks who own the famous Grand Hotel operate this Bavarian restaurant on the island's northwest side. 906-847-3331.

Marquette, Vango's Pizza Vango's in Marquette is the kick-back-your-heels headquarters of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The low-slung restaurant and bar a few blocks from Lake Superior hums with the happy chatter of families and college students. Try the Mediterranean onion soup with croutons and shredded cheese, topping a rich tomato base. 906-228-7707.

Marshall, Malia Fresh flowers, soft jazz and lingering aromas of oregano and roasted garlic swirling about give a hint of the relaxed evening in store and the perfectly prepared entrees. 269-781-2171.

Menominee, Schloegel's Bay-View Restaurant Feast on gallons of Tom Schloegel's old-fashioned cabbage-and-smoked-sausage soup or New England-style thick clam chowder in this glass and brick establishment. 906-863-7888.

Mullet Lake, Hack-Ma-Tack Inn Gaze through big picture windows at colorful boats as you dine on fresh fish from Lake Huron and special desserts made daily. 231-625-2919.

Munising, Buckhorn After a day of cross-country skiing at the Buckhorn Resort, enjoy a hearty and filling meal at this restaurant in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. 906-387-3559.

Newberry, Timber Charlie's Food & Spirits Five-pound burgers and ingenious soups draw customers to this former boardinghouse. 906-293-3363.

Ontonagon, Syl's Cafe On the northeast shore of the Upper Peninsula, plates at the booths and tables overflow with owner Kathy Wardynski's rolling-pin-size omelets, jumbo burgers and fried chicken. Be sure to check out the bakery case at the cash register up front. 906-884-2522.

Plainwell, Arie's Cafe This small restaurant in an 1870s brick building is known for nothing in particular and for just about everything in general. You'll be tempted by dishes such as Santa Fe prime rib and Amish duck breast over fruit chutney. 616-685-9495.

Pontiac, Pike Street Restaurant Diners at this restored Oakland Telephone Company building enjoy an elegant atmosphere and a menu featuring daily specials accented with herbs. 248-334-7878.

Port Austin, The Farm Located just 5 miles south of Port Austin, this century-old farmhouse serves country-style food such as lemon-thyme dumplings and brandied bread pudding. 989-874-5700.

Ramsey, Ore House Pub and Pizza Check out this pub in town for pizza, pasta and other tasty Italian dishes. 906-663-3331.

Rockford, Rosie's Diner At this diner you'll find good service, good prices and, says the owner, it's food just like you'd like to eat at home. 616-866-FOOD.

Saginaw, Montague Inn Herb enthusiasts will rejoice at the Montague Inn where each meal is accented with fresh herbs from the garden. 989-752-3939.

Saugatuck, The Belvedere Inn and Restaurant In three first-floor dining rooms, a long menu lists elaborate contemporary American specialties. 877-858-5777.

Southfield, Beans & Cornbread Take the savory staisfaction of soul food and sprinkle in some upscale twists--and you'll find yourself dining in this swanky restaurant in a northwest Detroit suburb. Order the tender southern chicken, country-style pork chops, and corn bread hot from the oven. 248-208-1680.

South Haven, Clementine's Serving sandwiches and other casual fare in a downtown landmark building. 269-637-4755.

St. Clair, Murphy Inn Try this pub-style eatery featuring burgers, pizza, steak, and seafood. 810-329-7118.

St. Clair, River Crab Three miles north of St. Clair, this riverfront restaurant serves specialties such as lobster, shrimp and crab cakes, and char-grilled raspberry chicken. 810-329-2261.

St. Clair, St. Clair Inn This Tudor-style inn's restaurant serves specialties such as panfried frogs' legs and potato-encrusted pickerel. 800-482-8327.

St. Clair Shores, Jack's Waterfron Restaurant Come by boat and pull up along the dock to enjoy your meal right on your boat. Come by car and you still can enjoy seafood or pasta aboard two full-size pleasure boats converted into a natical themed restaurant. Don't forget to order the jumbo onion rings! 586-445-8080.

St. Joseph, Cafe Tosi Sip coffee or expresso or dine on Itailian sandwhiches and homestyle soups at this sidewalk cafe in St. Joseph. 269-983-DELI.

St. Joseph, Schu's Grill & Bar Burgers and other sandwiches in a comfortable restaurant overlooking Lake Michigan. 269-983-7248.

Stevensville, Grand Mere Inn Restaurant With a view of Lake Michigan, this restaurant offers a supper-club-style menu, including steaks and seafood. 269-429-3591.

Suttons Bay, Hattie's This inviting eatery features a menu that changes with the seasons. Diners enjoy creamy sauces that include the area's flavorful morels in spring and lobster-and-hubbard-squash bisque in fall. 231-271-6222.

Traverse City, Bowers Harbor Inn This quaint restaurant boasts an ambience of an 1880's home in Old Mission Peninsula and serves regional cuisine such as fresh lake fish. 231-223-4222.

Traverse City, Don's Drive In Diners can relive the nostalgic times of sock hops, saddle shoes, poodle skirts and cruisin' in your convertible with the top down. Or just begin a new tradition by wheeling in to this 1950s drive-in. 231-938-1860.

Traverse City, Green House Cafe Fuel up for a day in the charming town of Traverse City with Breakfast the this restaurant. Try their muffins. 231-929-7687.

Traverse City, Mary's Kitchen Port Try the turkey-filled Gobbler Sandwich, a top seller, or other dishes such as pasta salad with roasted eggplant, and "Honey-Bear Brownies." Carryout only. 231-941-0525.

Traverse City, North Peak Brewing Company Housed in a former candy factory, this brewery offers inventive items on the menu, such as the rich white-cheddar-and-ale soup. 231-941-7325.

Union Pier, Timothy's This upscale restaurant is located in at the Gordon Beach Inn and serves quality and electic meat and seafood. Try one of their specialties like the horseraddish-crusted Michigan whitefish. 269-469-0900.

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