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Petoskey, Emmet County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in Petoskey, MI (2026)

38 restaurants with a Petoskey address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in Petoskey, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Petoskey, MI on TownAnswer is The 1911 Restaurant, with a score of 74 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 224 Google reviews). Next are Julienne Tomatoes (73) and Mighty Fine Pizza (73). We scored 38 restaurants with a Petoskey address. If review count matters most, City Park Grill has the most Google reviews (2,280). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Libe Lula Boutique Grille and Catering (5.0 stars).

Petoskey at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 38 restaurants with a Petoskey mailing address. 36 list a website, 36 have claimed their Google listing and 19 take online bookings.

4 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 34 have one or two.

Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.

The most-reviewed restaurant in Petoskey is City Park Grill with 2,280 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.6 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
  2. Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
  3. Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
  4. Is there a private room or group menu?
  5. What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?

Restaurants in Petoskey, 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

03

Mighty Fine Pizza

★ 4.6 430 Google reviews

73scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google430 reviews

You will find Mighty Fine Pizza at 222 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 2.7 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Delivery Restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 430 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.

(231) 347-3255WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

08

Chandler's | Restaurant & Wine Cellar

★ 4.5 975 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google975 reviews

Chandler's | Restaurant & Wine Cellar lists its address as 215 1/2 Howard St, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 2.8 miles east of central Petoskey. Its Google category is "American restaurant", with Bar, Fine dining restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.

(231) 347-2981WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

19

Culver’s

★ 4.3 1,093 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,093 reviews

Culver’s is at 1264 U.S. 31 N, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 5.0 miles east of central Petoskey. Google files it under "American restaurant" and also Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant. Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,093 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. Culver’s has 64 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(231) 753-2036WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

Weekend hoursClaimed on Google422 reviews

You will find Petoskey Farms Vineyard. Winery. Coffeehouse. Lavender Farm. at 3720 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 5.7 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Its Google category is "Winery", with Coffee shop, Pizza restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.

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29

Applebee's Grill + Bar

★ 4.1 1,574 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,574 reviews

Applebee's Grill + Bar lists its address as 1930 US-131, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 2.3 miles southeast of central Petoskey. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also American restaurant, Bar & grill, Diner. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.10. Applebee's Grill + Bar has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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30

Bob Evans

★ 4.1 1,266 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,266 reviews

You will find Bob Evans at 1910 US-131, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 2.3 miles southeast of the Petoskey city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.1 stars rest on 1,266 reviews, which our method reads as 4.10 after the review-count adjustment. Bob Evans has 42 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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31

Scalawags Whitefish & Chips

★ 4.4 184 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google184 reviews

Scalawags Whitefish & Chips is at 1208 U.S. 31 N, Petoskey, MI 49770. It sits about 4.9 miles east of central Petoskey. Its Google category is "Fish & chips restaurant", with American restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Fish and chips takeaway as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.

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33

J.W. Filmore's | Family Restaurant

★ 4.3 2,025 Google reviews

61scoreC+

Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google2,025 reviews

J.W. Filmore's | Family Restaurant lists its address as 906 Spring St, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 1.9 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant. Its 4.3 stars rest on 2,025 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.

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35

China King Buffet

★ 4.1 1,135 Google reviews

56scoreC

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,135 reviews

China King Buffet lists its address as 1192 US-31, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 4.8 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Google files it under "Buffet restaurant". Its 4.1 stars rest on 1,135 reviews, which our method reads as 4.10 after the review-count adjustment.

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37

Panera Bread

★ 3.5 86 Google reviews

47scoreC-

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google

Panera Bread lists its address as 630 W Mitchell St Ste 1, Petoskey, MI 49770. That is 1.9 miles east of the Petoskey city center. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop. Its 3.5 stars rest on 86 reviews, which our method reads as 3.63 after the review-count adjustment. Panera Bread has 19 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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Side by side

#BusinessScoreGradeRatingReviewsStreet
1The 1911 Restaurant74B4.82241549 Glendale Ave
2Julienne Tomatoes73B4.8433421 Howard St
3Mighty Fine Pizza73B4.6430222 E Mitchell St
4Libe Lula Boutique Grille and Catering73B5.02425251 Charlevoix Ave
5Mim's Mediterranean Grill72B4.71,2141823 U.S. 31 N
6Happy's Taco Shop72B4.8495413 E Lake St
7Leto's Osteria72B4.6389422 E Mitchell St Unit 5
8Chandler's | Restaurant & Wine Cellar71B4.5975215 1/2 Howard St
9Petoskey Pretzel Co.71B4.7409200 Petoskey St
10Spring and Porter71B4.7178887 Spring St
11Petok Culinary Experiences71B4.9146307 Petoskey St
12Duffy's Garage & Grille70B4.41,557317 E Lake St
13Palette Bistro | Mediterranean70B4.41,052321 Bay St
14Bay View Inn69B-4.75482011 Woodland Ave
15Sam’s Graces Café69B-4.6388324 E Mitchell St
16The Bistro69B-4.63211900 U.S. 31 N
17City Park Grill68B-4.32,280432 E Lake St
18The Side Door Saloon68B-4.51,2991200 US-31
19Culver’s68B-4.31,0931264 U.S. 31 N
20Roast & Toast67B-4.41,792309 E Lake St
21Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant67B-4.66741549 Glendale Ave
22Petoskey Farms Vineyard. Winery. Coffeehouse. Lavender Farm.67B-4.74223720 Atkins Rd
23The Beacon67B-4.3384319 Bay St
24Cheese & Co.67B-4.7152425 Michigan St
25Little Bay Gourmet67B-4.840314 W Mitchell St
26Phoxy's Phillies66B-4.874425 Michigan St
27Southwoods Pub and Grill65B-4.31,9141007 Spring St
28Jose's Authentic Mexican65B-4.5620309 Petoskey St
29Applebee's Grill + Bar64C+4.11,5741930 US-131
30Bob Evans64C+4.11,2661910 US-131
31Scalawags Whitefish & Chips64C+4.41841208 U.S. 31 N
32H.O. Rose Dining Room62C+5.015100 Lewis St
33J.W. Filmore's | Family Restaurant61C+4.32,025906 Spring St
34Sage Chophouse61C+4.11271760 Lears Rd
35China King Buffet56C4.11,1351192 US-31
36The Reel Deal • Fish and Chips52C4.736425 Michigan St
37Panera Bread47C-3.586630 W Mitchell St Ste 1
38Iron Horse Cafe - NCMC45C-4.291515 Howard St

About Petoskey

5,856residents
$74,196median household income
1,138residents per square mile
2,648households
41.0median age
5.1square miles of land

Petoskey has 5,856 residents on 5.1 square miles of land, about 1,138 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $74,196 and the median age is 41.0. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 38 restaurants with a Petoskey mailing address: 64.9 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 Petoskey

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 Petoskey

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Bay Harbor0.5 mi west373
Harbor Springs4.8 mi north973
Walloon Lake7.3 mi southeast569
Oden9.9 mi northeast170
Boyne City10.5 mi south2275
Alanson12.1 mi northeast570
Charlevoix12.4 mi west2873
Wilson13.8 mi south150

Other local pros in Petoskey

Personal Injury Attorneys 5Water Damage Restoration Companies 2Mold Remediation Companies 2Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 2Plumbers 19Roofers 11HVAC Companies 9Electricians 10Dentists 26Med Spas 10Pilates and Fitness Studios 18Photographers 22Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 9Cafés and Coffee Shops 19Real Estate Brokerages 43Dance Studios 2Everything in PetoskeyRestaurants in Emmet County

Questions

How many restaurants are in Petoskey, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 38 restaurants with a Petoskey mailing address. 38 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 Petoskey?

The 1911 Restaurant has the highest TownAnswer score in Petoskey: 74 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 224 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 Petoskey are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Bay Harbor (0.5 miles), Harbor Springs (4.8 miles), Walloon Lake (7.3 miles), Oden (9.9 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 Petoskey in?

Petoskey is in Emmet County. See every restaurant in the county on the Emmet 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

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.