Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Mount Pleasant

4.7

4.7 (710)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mt. Pleasant

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

Top review

sandra

Dined 4 days ago

From the moment we came in contact with the hostess the night was great!!!! Diane server, Chris assistant to Diane were both professional, knowledgeable and friendly, but also were ghost like when my husband and I were talking (very important to "read" your customers). My husband had the Bone-in New York Strip with au gratin cheesy potatoes. I had the 11oz filet with garlic mash potatoes, both were absolute perfection!!! We also had the spicy shrimp for appetizer that comes with a side cucumber onion "salad" which Diane highly suggested we have a little bit of that salad with each bite of shrimp.....she was spot on with that recommendation!!!!!! This is our second visit to this location and we will surely return!!!! The oversize booths are roomy yet still maintain that "intimate" ambience for our dinner for two. Next visit we will TRY to save room for dessert.

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Experience

Valentine's Dinner

Cafe Zinc

4.7

4.7 (935)

$31 to $50

Café

Midland

About the restaurant

Please Note: Any OpenTable Reservations made for Café Zinc are for our indoor dining only, and are not for our Outdoor Dining Pods. To make reservations for our H Hotel Dining Pods please visit https://www.opentable.com/r/h-hotel-dining-pods-midland

The world of chemistry works on an elemental level. Now experience what happens to your world when the elements work for you. A modern, 40 seat casual dining restaurant - Café Zinc is designed and themed to represent a French bistro setting. Our French pastry Chef prepares a daily assortment of house made pastries and breads for use in the restaurant as well as retail sale.

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Jill

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and delicious gluten free meal. Always an enjoyable experience.

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Popular dish

Avocado Toast

Chandler's a Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2241)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Petoskey

About the restaurant

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.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service. I had the fried rice with pork.

Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie - Bay City

4.9

4.9 (56)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Bay City

About the restaurant

Prost! is a new refreshing experience located in Uptown Bay City! Offering a wide selection of wine and beer from around the globe, along with perfectly crafted cocktails. Our menu encompasses the European culture from imported charcuterie and cheese, shareable plates, salads, paninis and heartier dishes. We are dedicated to ensuring our guests are given a welcoming experience and bringing something new to the community for all to enjoy!

In the summer, our intimate dining space opens to the wonderful outdoors, leading to a lovely patio experience!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Shelley

Dined 4 days ago

Cory was our waiter and was awesome !! Great attitude and very attentive. Dinner was great as always. Prost is a must visit !

Artisan - Traverse City

4.7

4.7 (1209)

$31 to $50

American

Traverse City

About the restaurant

Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern offers a unique and innovative dining experience with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. Our Great Lakes-inspired, New American cuisine has an emphasis on farm-fresh fare from local and regional farms, celebrating the theme of craftsmanship and sustainability.
With booking a table in Artisan please advise your table will be reserved for 2 hours starting at the time of your reservation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
If you have requested a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.

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Rocco

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Me and my wife celebrated our first anniversary. All the food was amazing and the chefs, front of house staff, and server Melissa made the night very special and memorable for us. Terra also made delicious drinks I wish we could ordered more of them.

Bennethum's Northern Inn

4.9

4.9 (2122)

$31 to $50

American

Gaylord

About the restaurant

HERE AT BENNETHUM'S, WARM HOSPITALITY IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. BECAUSE WE ARE FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED, WE PERSONALIZE YOUR VISITS AND ATTEND TO ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS. THE COZY ATMOSPHERE IS RUSTIC YET REFINED. THE FOOD AND DRINK OFFERINGS ARE DIVERSE AND HIGH-QUALITY.

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Karen

Dined 5 days ago

Our food and service were excellent. Presentation was superb!

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Popular dish

Kung-Pao Calamari

ONe eighteen

4.6

4.6 (693)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Midland

About the restaurant

ONe eighteen is a locally owned tavern serving quality American Cuisine in a lively setting inspired by Mid-Century Modern Design in Midland. With a focus on genuine and approachable service, we look to connect family, friends and colleagues through an authentic food and beverage experience. At ONe eighteen we are proud to celebrate the history of our region, showcase our place in downtown Midland and reinforce our commitment to the well-being and growth of our community! We offer two private rooms with seating up to 28 guests. Events held in our private dining rooms include a dedicated event planner, access to basic audio visual and group dining menus.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Regularly rotating menu, which is nice for variety. Quality is always top-notch. Service is beyond reproach. Staff are superlative; ambiance is always chill. What's not to like?

Spring & Porter

4.8

4.8 (634)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Petoskey

About the restaurant

Spring & Porter features modern, globally-inspired cuisine in a refined yet welcoming environment. Chef Tommy Kaszubowski has created a menu for everyone and, when paired with our impressive wine collection, creates an experience you won't want to forget. From the selection of seasonal ingredients; and our emphasis on local purveyors to the thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu, Spring & Porter is humbled to have you as our guest.

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Katie

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great time at S&P. A favorite spot that we wish we were able to get to more often.

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Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Fillet

Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Tartare

Popular dish

Bolognese

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (673)

$31 to $50

Steak

Petoskey / Boyne City

About the restaurant

The Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse, known to locals as the “DLB”, has a rich history of providing great food and service in a rustic log building overlooking beautiful Douglas Lake. The two giant fieldstone fireplaces offer the perfect dining ambiance during the spring and fall seasons. Summer guests enjoy drinks on the outdoor patio and dining on the lakeside deck or the screened-in porch.

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Wesley

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

First time visit and was very happy. It has joined our list of a place to visit each trip.

Boathouse Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2013)

$50 and over

European

Traverse City

About the restaurant

The cuisine of the Boathouse, created with distinctive flair is refined and contemporary, with an underlying element that echoes the classical French tradition of Escoffier.

The Boathouse experience begins with a drive along the shores of beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay and its sparkling blue waters.

When you dine with us, you get the best of both worlds: We are both locavores and connoisseurs of what the rest of the world has to offer, so you get the freshest, finest ingredients from near and far. Owner Doug Kosch adheres to the "farm to table" concept.

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Robert

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely night at Boathouse as always. Perfect night on peninsula. Service wonderful and excellent food.

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