Soak up the gorgeous fall color and vibrant art galleries on your next trip to Elk Rapids. Here’s a quick look at what’s being served up at Elk Rapids restaurants. Bon appétit!

This post is regularly updated.

Elk Rapids Restaurant Guide

BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BAR: Alcohol served
$: Entrées under $10
$$: Entrées $10–$20
$$$: Entrées above $20

American House Wood Fired Pizza

Specializing in upscale wood fired pizzas and served in an industrial-chic setting.
LD • BAR • $$$ • 151 River St. • 231.264.6062

Pizza from American House Wood Fired Pizza.

Cellar 152 Gourmet Market & Wine

Casually modern gathering place, offering gourmet food & wine, specialty foods and distinguished home accents.
LD • BAR • $$ • 152 River St. • 231.264.9000

Chang Express

Delicious Chinese and Thai cuisine including Pad Thai, Lo Mein, Orange Chicken and more.
LD • $ • 114 River St. • 231.264.9140

Chef Charles’

Storefront pizzeria with creative topping combinations, plus slices, sandwiches & salads.
LD • $$ • 147 River St. • 231.264.8901

Photo by Nick Hearn

Pizza from Chef Charles’.

The DAM Shop & Food Truck

A one-stop-shop with American eats, a coffee bar, souvenirs, marine equipment and more.
BLD • BAR • $$ • 118 Bridge St. • 231.498.5855

The Flour Pot Bakery

Bakery featuring homemade doughnuts, danish and other delectables.
BL • $ • 108 River St. • 231.264.9732

Ice Cream Peddlers

Nostalgic Made-to-Order Ice Cream Bars, shakes, floats and a wide variety of flavors.
LD • $ • 141 River St. • 231.264.6866

Jac’s Parlor

Everything from sundaes, shakes, malts, floats, glaciers, coolers, flurries, slushes, ice cream sandwiches and specialty ice cream, pizza and sandwiches.
LD • $ • 115 Ames St. • 231.264.6880

The Local

Warm and relaxing diner atmosphere focusing on fresh, local ingredients.
BL • $ • 145 Ames St. • 231.498.2190

The Local, Elk Rapids restaurant, brunch, banana bread french toast, breakfast

Breakfast from The Local.

Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen

Buzzing Cajun-Creole eatery serves up gator & crawfish plus Louisiana beers & unique cocktails.
LD • BAR • $$ • 617 Ames St. • 231.264.0530

River St. Market

A party store with hot pizza, subs, soups, and delivery of everything including beer & wine.
LD • BAR • $$ • 127 River St. • 231.264.9266

Riverwalk Grill and Taproom

Airy venue offering craft beer, seafood & grill fare, plus a waterside deck with summer live music.
LD • BAR • $$ • 106 Ames St. • 231.264.0377

Short’s Brewing Co. Pull Barn & Production Facility

An outdoor taproom featuring Short’s Brewing Co.’s beers and ciders and two food trucks.
LD • BAR • $$ • 211 Industrial Park Dr. • (231) 498-2300 X101

T J Charlie’s

American comfort food, within walking distance from the marina; nice outdoor seating.
BL • $$ • 135 River St. • 231.264.8819

Town Club

Newly renovated bar with Greek specialties, burgers and fries.
LD • BAR • $$ • 133 River St. • 231.264.9914

Photo(s) by Tess Crowley