Today, a few of these taverns still exist, serving food and drink in the same spirit they did a century ago. Trains, cars, and improved roads opened travel to more people and new restaurants quickly followed. There are many Michigan restaurants well-rooted in the past and worth the drive; here’s a sampling to get started on a historic restaurant tour around the state.
Spencer's Route 46 Saginaw, MI
Spencer's Route 46 Saginaw, MI
Spencer's Route 46 Saginaw, MI
NOCO Provisions, Grand Rapids
Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen, Grand Rapids
Tuscan Bistro, Traverse City
Well, if you are The Electric Cheetah, it’s unique and eclectic, and it probably leaves you wondering, “What the heck is this place?!” The answer to that question is simple: it is a quaint, whimsical restaurant that gives diners a local farm-to-table experience - not to mention a choice of over 40 craft root beers!
Plank's Tavern on the Water, At the Inn at Harbor Shores - Saint Joseph
taste Small Plates & Martinis - South Haven
