Guidebook for Elk Rapids
Food Scene
The Local
145 Ames StEasy and yummy lunch spot
Cajun food! Good place to go when you're tired of pizza and burgers
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Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames StCajun food! Good place to go when you're tired of pizza and burgers
Chef Charles’
147 River Stbest pizza in town
Terrific gyros, burgers, and sandwiches. Fun place to hang with locals at the bar.
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Town Club
133 River StTerrific gyros, burgers, and sandwiches. Fun place to hang with locals at the bar.
Specialty food shop and restaurant. Check schedule for wine tasting and live music events.
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Cellar 152
152 River StSpecialty food shop and restaurant. Check schedule for wine tasting and live music events.
Harbor Cafe
129 River Stbest place for classic diner breakfast
Java Jones
131 River Stbest place to hang with locals and get some good coffee and food
The Flour Pot Bakery
108 River StGet there early. They sell out fast.
Pine Hill Nursery
886 US-31Eat at their Garden Cafe for wonderful farm-to-table-ish dining
Beautiful drive and location if you plan to tour around the lake. Live music entertainment and good food.
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Torch Lake Café
4990 US-31Beautiful drive and location if you plan to tour around the lake. Live music entertainment and good food.
A short drive from the quaint town of Alden. Local institution right on Clam River and Torch Lake. Very casual restaurant and bar.
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Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DrA short drive from the quaint town of Alden. Local institution right on Clam River and Torch Lake. Very casual restaurant and bar.
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
305 US-31Farmers Market every Friday from 8 - noon, June 1 - October 5.
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
305 US-31Farmers Market every Friday from 8 - noon, June 1 - October 5.
American House Woodfired Pizza
151 River StreetThe DAM Shop and Food Truck
118 Bridge StreetGreat place for coffee and sitting outside
Parks & Nature
Great place for canoeing, kayaking, and inner-tubing on the Boardman river. Also good for horseback riding
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Ranch Rudolf
6841 Brown Bridge RdGreat place for canoeing, kayaking, and inner-tubing on the Boardman river. Also good for horseback riding
Elk River Marina
118 Bridge Strent a boat and cruise the chain-o-lakes.
The "dam beach" is just behind the power dam. This is the local's beach. Best sandy bottom. If someone claims to be a local, ask them where the "swimmer's rock" is.
Dam Road
Dam RoadThe "dam beach" is just behind the power dam. This is the local's beach. Best sandy bottom. If someone claims to be a local, ask them where the "swimmer's rock" is.
Essentials
Village Market
250 Ames StEverything you need here. Great wine selection.
Arts & Culture
Voted best gallery. Has beautiful sculpture gardens. Ask for directions to the Art Walk in the county park down the road.
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Twisted Fish Gallery
10443 S Bay Shore DrVoted best gallery. Has beautiful sculpture gardens. Ask for directions to the Art Walk in the county park down the road.
Walk through the park to the beach as you enjoy beautiful sculptures.
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Walk of Art Sculpture Park
920 S Bay Shore DrWalk through the park to the beach as you enjoy beautiful sculptures.
Entertainment & Activities
Elk Rapids Cinema
205 River Stits the only one in town :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Short's Brewing Company Production Facility
211 Industrial ParkBest beer
Ethanology
127 Oldscool distillery
WaterFire Vineyards
12180 Sutter RdGreat way to taste local wine in a pretty setting
Get a taste of local fare and explore the quaint town of Bellaire.
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Torch Lake Cellars
5245 Clam Lake RdGet a taste of local fare and explore the quaint town of Bellaire.
Great place to escape to. If you're not sure what kind of cider you prefer, just ask for some samples. Inside or outside seating just south of the village off Hwy 31.
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Townline Ciderworks
11595 US-31Great place to escape to. If you're not sure what kind of cider you prefer, just ask for some samples. Inside or outside seating just south of the village off Hwy 31.