Guidebook for Manistee
Food Scene
Upscale dining, good selection of local meat and fish dishes.
27 locals recommend
Bluefish Kitchen + Bar
312 River StUpscale dining, good selection of local meat and fish dishes.
North Channel Brewing Company
86 Washington StPub Menu, local beer
The Daily BakeHouse
76 Division StDelicious bakery, less than a block away!
Diner 31
267 Arthur StBreakfast spot
Alpine Chocolat Haus
Goodies & Ice Cream
The Painted Lady Saloon
723 Kosciusko StBroasted Chicken!
If you are out exploring the area, Traks is a great place for a drink, pizza, burger, or broasted chicken.
6 locals recommend
Traks Bar & Grill
5073 N High Bridge RdIf you are out exploring the area, Traks is a great place for a drink, pizza, burger, or broasted chicken.
Two Slices
719 Kosciusko StArtisan sandwiches and baked goods.
El Toro Latin Cuisine
Latin-inspired cuisine and excellent margaritas!
Doc's Sauble River Inn
9121 US-31Wonderful appetizers, burgers, and drinks in a fun atmosphere!
The Glenwood
Reservations required. Delicious food and inspired desserts.
Italian & Mediterranean inspired plates are matched with a robust wine/cocktail list.
The Golden Stag
Italian & Mediterranean inspired plates are matched with a robust wine/cocktail list.
The Outsider
Burgers, arcade, outdoor space, music, beer & wine.
Reservations required. Intimate dining on the shores of Crystal Lake. Delicious food and an incredible setting.
13 locals recommend
Rocks Landing
1577 Crystal DrReservations required. Intimate dining on the shores of Crystal Lake. Delicious food and an incredible setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
TJ’s Pub
399 River StGood selection of tap beer; pub food.
Blue Slipper Tavern
8058 1st StFunky bar with great beer and drinks.
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StUnique beer and pub food.
Farm Distilled Spirits, interesting drinks, snacks, (& sometimes a food truck)
60 locals recommend
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdFarm Distilled Spirits, interesting drinks, snacks, (& sometimes a food truck)
St Ambrose features mead, honey products, craft beer, and wine. They also offer pizza, burgers, and apps.
86 locals recommend
St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer RdSt Ambrose features mead, honey products, craft beer, and wine. They also offer pizza, burgers, and apps.
Wonderful craft beer, utilizing a lot of local ingredients in a cozy space. Incredible and inspired selection or rotating taps. A locals hang. Now included in The Stee Social District.
Third Life Brewing
Wonderful craft beer, utilizing a lot of local ingredients in a cozy space. Incredible and inspired selection or rotating taps. A locals hang. Now included in The Stee Social District.
Five Shores Brewing
163 S Benzie BlvdGreat craft beer selection in Beulah, MI.
Parks & Nature
Magoon Creek Natural Area
2925 Red Apple RdTrails and a beautiful, quiet beach.
Large, sandy beach, with restrooms and hot dog stand. *NOTE* You cannot access 5th Ave Beach from 5th Ave because there is a channel. Take 5th Ave west, turn right onto Monroe, to Lakeshore drive, then follow signs to the beach.
5th Avenue Beach
Large, sandy beach, with restrooms and hot dog stand. *NOTE* You cannot access 5th Ave Beach from 5th Ave because there is a channel. Take 5th Ave west, turn right onto Monroe, to Lakeshore drive, then follow signs to the beach.
Green Point Dunes
1198 Green Point RdHike with stunning views and a lovely beach.
Nice trails and beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Don't miss the old-growth forest trails across Lakeshore Dr from the main entrance. Variety of trees including a Champion Giant Sequoia.
8 locals recommend
Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
2890 Lakeshore RdNice trails and beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Don't miss the old-growth forest trails across Lakeshore Dr from the main entrance. Variety of trees including a Champion Giant Sequoia.
Everything Else
1st Street Beach Manistee, Michigan
100-122 S Lakeshore DrBeach, playgrounds, live music, dog park.
The Outpost of Manistee
359 River StCool shop with clothing, coffee, and tea now serving nitro coffee!
Brandon is a great artist and the shop also sells local art & jewelry.
Clean Lines Tattoo Company, LLC.
Brandon is a great artist and the shop also sells local art & jewelry.
A super cute gift shop with 50+ Michigan artists, local candy, fair trade goods, and Small Batch items.
Port City Emporium
A super cute gift shop with 50+ Michigan artists, local candy, fair trade goods, and Small Batch items.
Essentials
Meijer
15 Caberfae HwyFamily Fare Supermarket
1057 Manistee HwyPort City Brew
Coffee shop, just across the street.
Entertainment & Activities
Vogue Theatre
383 River StCaberfae Peaks
1 Caberfae LnDownhill Skiing
Crystal Mountain
Downhill Skiing, mountain biking, alpine slide, Spa
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
101 Maple StArt exhibits and shows
City advice
Getting around
The Stee
Manistee Downtown Social District - you can grab an adult beverage at several locations downtown and walk around.