The Yankee Rebel Tavern
Located in the heart of Mackinac Island is the Yankee Rebel Tavern. A favorite haunt with locals and tourists alike, the tavern is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers an eclectic choice of regional favorites and typical American fare. This casual diner features spacious seating in a large dining area, or a romantic table by the fireplace. Start your meal by ordering a bowl of famous homemade soup, such as house potato leek chowder, or Sam Adams flavored whitefish bites for an appetizer. Keynote entrees include pistachio encrusted whitefish, rebel back ribs, chicken puff pastry, black Angus filet mignon, Maui yellow fin tuna and Davenport's orecchiette pasta. Additionally, the tavern features an extensive wine list and dessert menu.
The Yankee Rebel Tavern
1493 Astor St.
P.O. Box 1880
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-6249
yankeerebeltavern.com
Village Inn of Mackinac Island
Right off Main Street and across from the ferry docks is the Village Inn of Mackinac Island. A favorite eatery of locals and visitors for more than 50 years, the Village Inn is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can choose to dine in the hardwood dining room complete with that "up north Michigan" feel, or lounge on the outside patio as they watch horse-drawn buggies walk the street. This casual diner is best known for its planked Great Lakes whitefish and features many other locally inspired dishes. Begin your meal with the popular appetizer of bacon-wrapped shrimp, known as Cajun devils, or by enjoying a homemade soup. Keynote entrees include pomegranate pork tenderloin, lemon caper chicken, King Neptune's pasta, the famous Hoban St. grinder, pan-fried yellow lake perch and baby back ribs. Additionally, the restaurant features a large selection of imported beers and fine wines.
Village Inn of Mackinac Island
Hoban St.
PO Box 495
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3542
viofmackinac.com
The Carriage House
The Carriage House restaurant is situated inside of the Hotel Iroquois on the beaches of Mackinac Island. As one of the Island's most highly praised restaurants, the Carriage House is open for lunch and dinner, serving diners an upscale medley of classic American cuisine with a local twist. Guests can relax in the glass-enclosed dining room or on an outdoor waterfront veranda, directly overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. Start your meal with the Michigan smoked whitefish cakes appetizer, homemade chef-inspired soup or signature salad. Keynote entrees include Lake Superior whitefish, grilled Alaskan halibut, classic veal piccata, rosemary au jus lamb chops, chicken ratatouille and the Carriage House signature filet mignon with Bearnaise. Additionally, the restaurant has an extensive wine list and homemade dessert menu.
The Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois
7485 Main St.
PO Box 456
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3321
iroquoishotel.com/Dining
About The Author
S.L. Stoddart has been writing professionally since 2005, and has been published in various outlets such as the "South End News," eHow.com, Trails.com and Golflink.com. Stoddart holds a Bachelors of Arts in broadcast journalism and psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit.
