Manistee County, Michigan
Top-Rated Restaurants in Manistee County, MI (2026)
75 restaurants in Manistee County. The top 25 by score, then every city.
Who is the best restaurant in Manistee County, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Manistee County on TownAnswer is The Golden Stag in Manistee, with 74 out of 100.
Top 25 in Manistee County
| # | Business | City | Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Golden Stag | Manistee | 74 | 4.7 | 385 |
| 2 | Diner 31 | Manistee | 73 | 4.8 | 899 |
| 3 | The Outsider | Manistee | 71 | 4.5 | 453 |
| 4 | MT Plate Diner | Arcadia | 71 | 4.9 | 155 |
| 5 | Bungalow Inn | Manistee | 70 | 4.4 | 2,115 |
| 6 | The Painted Lady Saloon | Manistee | 70 | 4.6 | 1,781 |
| 7 | TJ’s Pub | Manistee | 70 | 4.6 | 1,614 |
| 8 | Rosie's Country Cafe | Thompsonville | 70 | 4.6 | 1,023 |
| 9 | Lakeside Café | Bear Lake | 70 | 4.6 | 712 |
| 10 | Manistee Golf & Country Club | Manistee | 70 | 4.5 | 293 |
| 11 | Chef Jared and Company | Manistee | 70 | 4.8 | 163 |
| 12 | Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club | Arcadia | 69 | 4.7 | 576 |
| 13 | Wander In | Manistee | 69 | 4.4 | 453 |
| 14 | Rice & Shine Asian Kitchen | Manistee | 69 | 4.6 | 142 |
| 15 | Traks Bar & Grill | Brethren | 68 | 4.5 | 968 |
| 16 | Grille 44 | Bear Lake | 67 | 4.4 | 1,053 |
| 17 | Kozy Kitchen | Wellston | 67 | 4.6 | 716 |
| 18 | Laughing Horse Saloon | Thompsonville | 67 | 4.4 | 486 |
| 19 | A Papano's Pizza | Thompsonville | 67 | 4.3 | 307 |
| 20 | Copemish Kitchen and Coffee | Copemish | 67 | 4.9 | 197 |
| 21 | Three Sisters Tavern | Kaleva | 66 | 4.4 | 418 |
| 22 | The Inn at Manistee National Golf & Resort | Manistee | 66 | 4.6 | 399 |
| 23 | Culver’s | Manistee | 66 | 4.3 | 296 |
| 24 | Big Al'S Pizza | Manistee | 65 | 4.5 | 1,542 |
| 25 | Bluefish Kitchen + Bar | Manistee | 65 | 4.3 | 1,147 |
Restaurants by city in Manistee County
| City | Listed | Scored | Top business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee | 43 | 42 | The Golden Stag |
| Thompsonville | 10 | 9 | Rosie's Country Cafe |
| Bear Lake | 6 | 6 | Lakeside Café |
| Wellston | 5 | 4 | Kozy Kitchen |
| Arcadia | 4 | 4 | MT Plate Diner |
| Brethren | 2 | 2 | Traks Bar & Grill |
| Copemish | 2 | 2 | Copemish Kitchen and Coffee |
| Kaleva | 2 | 2 | Three Sisters Tavern |
| Manistee Township | 1 | 1 | Captain's Corner Restaurant |
What to ask
- 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?
Questions
How many restaurants are in Manistee County?
Our October 2026 data lists 75 restaurants in Manistee County across 9 city pages.
Who is the top-rated restaurant in Manistee County?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Manistee County on TownAnswer is The Golden Stag in Manistee, with 74 out of 100.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules.
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.