Chandler's a Restaurant

4.7

2245 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Chandler’s opened it’s doors in December of 1999 behind the historical Symons General Store building. It’s a cozy place with only 50 seats in the main dining room & 10 seats at the bar. When real estate is too tough to find - it’s standing room only! For a change of scenery, guests can enjoy dining in the wine cellar where they are surrounded by the 4,000 bottle collection that serves both the restaurant and Symons General Store. In the warmer months, guests can choose to dine outside, on Chandler’s brick courtyard.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 347-2981
Website
http://www.chandlersarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Chef Mark Sanche
Catering
Whatever you are celebrating, we are honored to be a part of your affair. We happily cater events of all sizes and bring our core values as a caterer - food quality, presentation and outstanding service - no matter the location. <br /><br />Whether it’s catering an intimate dinner party at your home, celebrating new beginnings with a wedding reception or baby shower or getting down to business with corporate events large and small, we are ready to bring our spectacular cuisine and service to your next event and look forward to collaborating with you!
Private party facilities
Typically we offer a four course tasting menu in the wine cellar. The cellar seats up to 54 people. Stand up cocktail receptions accepted. We customize to suit you. Call or email for specifics as availability changes with the seasons.

Location
215 1/2 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
Neighborhood
Petoskey
Cross street
Lake Street & Howard Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Service
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for brunch
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Hot spot
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Neighborhood gem
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for fine wines
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Best Service
Northern Michigan
Great for brunch
Northern Michigan
Hot spot
Northern Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Northern Michigan
Great for fine wines
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chandler's in Petoskey offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "phenomenal food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the cozy wine cellar ambiance and the extensive wine list. Despite occasional noise or chilly temperatures, the "wonderful atmosphere" and standout dishes like spicy tuna sushi and halibut make it a "must-visit" destination.

2,245 Reviews

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Shari
VIP
Grand Rapids
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy and warm place to dine! Excellent food and service!
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Katie
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small and very awesome space! It was personal, chill, and ambience- perfect for a date and finally, but definitely not least- the service was so wonderful- friendly, kind, and perfect paced! The cocktails and food were delicious and very fresh!
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lauri
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lived up to all expectations. - including the price!
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Ashley
Northern MI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dawn was out server and she made sure our evening was wonderful!
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Robert
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. I had the fried rice with pork.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. A meal we look forward to every winter with family. Best dinner in Michigan.
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Sharon
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decades of superior service, phenomenal food and a very special dining experience! Thanks Chandler’s for being awesome in every way!
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ELIZABETH
VIP
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time in their “wine cellar”… perfect for small or large groups. Dinner - as always - was wonderful. Spicy tuna sushi, crab cakes, split that Caesar salad and hubby had the halibut. Everything was perfect - server was wonderful as well. Yes- we’ll be back!
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Larry
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One our favorite places in Petoskey. The best experience in town.
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Deborah
Toledo
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chandlers never disappoints, not even on New Year's Eve. Great food and service.
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FAQs

Chandler's a Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

215 1/2 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770

Additional information

Cross street
Lake Street & Howard Street
Neighborhood
Petoskey
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Mark Sanche
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chandlersarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(231) 347-2981
Catering
Whatever you are celebrating, we are honored to be a part of your affair. We happily cater events of all sizes and bring our core values as a caterer - food quality, presentation and outstanding service - no matter the location. <br /><br />Whether it’s catering an intimate dinner party at your home, celebrating new beginnings with a wedding reception or baby shower or getting down to business with corporate events large and small, we are ready to bring our spectacular cuisine and service to your next event and look forward to collaborating with you!
Private party facilities
Typically we offer a four course tasting menu in the wine cellar. The cellar seats up to 54 people. Stand up cocktail receptions accepted. We customize to suit you. Call or email for specifics as availability changes with the seasons.

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