Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google419 reviews
Cedar Tavern is at 9039 S Kasson St, Cedar, MI 49621. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.5 stars rest on 419 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Cedar, Leelanau County, Michigan
Restaurants in Cedar, MI (2026)
2 restaurants with a Cedar address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best restaurant in Cedar, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Cedar, MI on TownAnswer is Cedar Tavern, with a score of 68 out of 100 (4.5 stars from 419 Google reviews). Next are Polish Countryside Kitchen (62). We scored 2 restaurants with a Cedar address. For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Polish Countryside Kitchen (4.9 stars).
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Cedar at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 2 restaurants with a Cedar mailing address. 1 list a website, 2 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed restaurant in Cedar is Cedar Tavern with 419 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.9 stars.
What to ask before you hire
- Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
- Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
- Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
- Is there a private room or group menu?
- What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?
Restaurants in Cedar, ranked
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
02
Polish Countryside Kitchen
★ 4.9 53 Google reviews
62scoreC+
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Polish Countryside Kitchen at Behind Polish Art Center, S Kasson St, Cedar, MI 49621. Its Google category is "Polish restaurant". Its 4.9 stars rest on 53 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Tavern | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 419 | 9039 S Kasson St |
| 2 | Polish Countryside Kitchen | 62 | C+ | 4.9 | 53 | Behind Polish Art Center, S Kasson St |
About Cedar
23residents
$52,625median household income
128residents per square mile
19households
71.6median age
0.2square miles of land
Cedar has 23 residents on 0.2 square miles of land, about 128 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $52,625 and the median age is 71.6. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 2 restaurants with a Cedar mailing address: 869.6 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
How to choose a restaurant in Cedar
Call ahead about allergies. Ask how the kitchen keeps an allergen apart, not only whether a dish contains it.
For a group, ask about a set menu, a private room and the deposit rule.
Kitchen hours and bar hours often differ. Check the kitchen hours if you plan a late dinner.
County health departments inspect restaurants in Michigan. You can ask the county for the latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Restaurants near Cedar
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple City | 3.2 mi west | 5 | 74 |
| Lake Ann | 8.7 mi south | 6 | 74 |
| Long Lake | 9.4 mi south | 1 | 61 |
| Lake Leelanau | 10.0 mi north | 7 | 73 |
| Glen Arbor | 10.1 mi west | 15 | 74 |
| Traverse City | 11.3 mi southeast | 125 | 77 |
| Suttons Bay | 11.6 mi northeast | 15 | 73 |
| Empire | 13.2 mi west | 6 | 69 |
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Questions
How many restaurants are in Cedar, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 2 restaurants with a Cedar mailing address. 2 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Who is the top-rated restaurant in Cedar?
Cedar Tavern has the highest TownAnswer score in Cedar: 68 out of 100, from 4.5 stars and 419 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
How is the score worked out?
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Which restaurants near Cedar are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Maple City (3.2 miles), Lake Ann (8.7 miles), Long Lake (9.4 miles), Lake Leelanau (10.0 miles).
What should I ask a restaurant before I hire?
Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
Which county is Cedar in?
Cedar is in Leelanau County. See every restaurant in the county on the Leelanau County page.
How often is this page updated?
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
Sources
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Cedar CDP
- Michigan Department of Agriculture: food safety
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.