Restaurants, bars and cafés with great food & drinks in the Munising area
Click to find an ATM!Munising offers a variety of eating options for everyone’s taste buds. With Lake Superior in our backyard, many area restaurants offer fresh Lake Superior fish including salmon, trout and whitefish. Want to try a pasty (the ‘a’ pronounced as in ‘cat’)? You’re in luck, most Munising restaurants offer homemade pasties on their menus. There are also great breakfast and lunch options in the area to help you make it through the day. After a day of sightseeing why relax at one of our cafés or saloons for a tasty beverage. Many places offer live music throughout the year!
The Dream Bean Machine
The Dream Bean Machine is a 1966 VW coffee bus located in Grand Marais, MI specializing in organic, fair-trade espresso and coffee; smoothies, tea lattes, and baked goods — including a variety of vegan and gluten-free options.
Parked at their new retail building across from Woodland Park Campground all summer, the bus now offers seating, shopping, and reliable WiFi — perfect for remote work! The Dream Bean Crew strives to not only serve you the highest quality products but a vivacious and genuine experience as well. Fuel up and shop at The Dream Bean Machine while adventuring in the UP; you’ll be so glad you did.
Open daily May 20th – October 8th
E21733 Braziel St., Grand Marais
N 46° 40.370 W 85° 59.214
(906) 494-2204
thedreambeanmachine.com
- Quality organic espresso
- Decaf espresso and teas
- Pet friendly (outdoors only please)
- Official Moana polarized bamboo sunglasses retailer
- On the North Country Trail
- Near Sable Falls, Log Slide, Agate Beach
Buckhorn Resort

Located just South of Munising, all trails lead to the Buckhorn Resort! Along with great lodging in a Northwoods setting, the Buckhorn offers a full-service restaurant and lounge. You will find yourself overlooking beautiful Hovey Lake while enjoying a great meal in a casual and comfortable setting. We are known for our broasted chicken and pork chops and our sandwich menu. Steaks, fish and pasta round out our dinner menu.
N3919 Buckhorn Drive, Munising
N 46° 17.807 W 86° 42.010
(906) 387-3559
lifeisgood@buckhornresort.com
www.buckhornresort.com
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- Open 11:00am, 7 Days a Week
- Broasted Chicken and Chops
- Wraps
- Sandwiches and Appetizers
- Steaks and Seafood
- Pizza & Pasta
- Craft Beers
- Lodging
- Gasoline
Muldoons Pasties & Gifts

A trip to Muldoons for their award winning pasty (pronounced pass-tee) is a must if you are visiting Munising. Voted #1 in the Upper Peninsula, Muldoons offers traditional and vegetarian pasties that are sure to provide a hot and delicious meal anytime of day.
Pasties originated as a meal for the miners of Cornwall, England, and later Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A pasty is a pie that is made without the benefit of a pan to shape it. Muldoons pasties are Cornish meat pasties made with potato, ground beef, onion, rutabaga, and carrot, baked in a piecrust. Vegetarian and apple pasties are also available.
Two Locations!
1246 M-28 West, Munising
107 Elm Ave., Munising
M-28: 9am-9pm ~ Elm Ave.: 9am-9pm
M-28: N 46° 25.522 W 86° 39.688
Elm Ave.: N 46° 24.676 W 86° 39.308
(906) 387-5880
www.muldoonspasties.com
- Award-winning pasties
- Fresh, made daily pasties
- Handmade fudge
- Beef, Veggie or Apple available
- Indoor & outdoor seating
- Frozen pasties available
- Large selection of U.P. gifts
The Duck Pond Eatery & Beer Garden

Our newly renovated building features an outdoor beer garden where you can marvel at the night sky while enjoying a Michigan wine or craft brew. Live music will feature local musicians, so bring your dancing sandals. The Duck Pond is the perfect place to stop by for lunch or dinner as you explore the great outdoors. We offer a variety of sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and our Lake Superior whitefish tacos can’t be beat. Bring the whole family!
We are within walking distance of Lake Superior and the Paddler’s Village.
E7974 M-28 West, Christmas
N 46° 26.253 W 86° 42.255
(906) 387-1689
www.duckpondeatery.com
- Beer Garden
- Friday Fish Fry
- Pizza
- Michigan craft beers & wine
- Outside fire pit
- Open 7 days a week
- Grand Island sunset cruise
Mama Cow’s Ice Cream Shop

Mama Cow’s Ice Cream shop serves premium ‘The Chocolate Shoppe’ hand dipped ice cream, as well as soft serve, shakes, malts, and tail twisters. Hot dogs and quick burgers are also on the menu. M-94 is a popular route for waterfall enthusiasts, and a scenic route no matter the season. Take a minute to sit and relax at our picnic tables while enjoying your treats.
Open 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat., 12pm-9pm Sun.
E3686 M94, Chatham
N 46° 20.860 W 86° 55.807
(906) 439-5253
- The Chocolate Shoppe hand dipped ice cream
- Complete soft serve menu
- Close to ATV trails
- On waterfalls route
- Picnic tables
- Friendly staff waiting to serve you
Main Street Pizza

Main Street Pizza, a local favorite since 1989, offers pizza, subs, nachos, salads, breadsticks, boneless chicken wings, calzones, and more. Using quality ingredients Main Street offers a variety of meats and veggies for subs and pizza toppings. Dine-In or Take-out. Delivery Available.
"If it ain’t Main Street, It ain’t Food." –J. Evans, 2007
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-Midnight; Sun. Noon-11pm
113 Maple St., Munising
N 46° 24.321 W 85° 38.992
906-387-3993
- Pizza
- Nachos & Much More
- Delivery Available
- Mastercard & Visa
Pictured Rocks Golf Club

Pictured Rocks Golf Club is a beautiful, 18-hole golf course that caters to all levels of play. The course features rolling terrain, natural hardwoods, carefully placed bunkers and a few water hazards. The course is best known for its excellent condition and genuine beauty. Pictured Rocks Golf Club also features a restaurant, driving range, putting green and pro shop. The public is welcome and call for tee times.
E10240 County Road H58, Munising
N 46° 25.205 W 86° 35.147
(906) 387-3970
info@picturedrocksgolfcourse.com
www.picturedrocksgolfcourse.com
- Restaurant & bar: happy hour, lunch & dinner
- Friday night fish fry
- 18 holes
- Public welcome
- Full rental service
- Driving range & putting green
- Twilight rates & 2 for 1 Tuesdays
- Call for tee times