Yesterday, Stan Garfield supplied this picks for northern Michigan. Today we will cover his picks for western Michigan. I have not been there so this is useful for me. Here are his picks by city.
Fennville (near Saugatuck) - Crane's Pie Pantry (and apple orchard - for dessert), Their site says, “The Pie Pantry is located in the back of a barn on Crane's working fruit farm. It seats about 80 people and its décor is of museum quality with antiques and memorabilia in every nook and cranny. “ You can also order the pies online. It is located at 6054 124th Ave. Fennville, 561-2297
Fennville - Su Casa (Mexican - in the back of a Mexican grocery store). It is located at 306 W Main St. (269) 561 - 5493
Grand Haven - Kirby Grill There site says, it is “Polenta Crusted Walleye, Greek Fisherman's Stew and their 14 oz. Ribeye Steak… the deck is a favorite place to kick back and watch boats, cars, and people go by while listening to guitar or steel drums.” It is located at 2 Washington Ave. Grand Haven, (616) 846-329
Grand Rapids - Rose's (on Reeds Lake) Their site says, “Overlooking Reeds Lake, Rose's has been a popular dining spot since 1993 in one of the most stunning natural settings in West Michigan. It is a historical landmark near Gaslight Village with a rich history dating back to 1901. Originally a bathing beach for tourists vacationing in Grand Rapids, then a local popcorn shop, Rose's is now one of Grand Rapid's favorite restaurants.” It is located at 550 Lakeside Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids 616-458-1122
Grand Rapids - Vitale' Pizza of Ada is actually in Ada, a suburb of Grand Rapids. I went there recently on a family visit to the area. It is much more than pizza. I had some great fried calamari with wonderful homemade marianna sauce that tasted very fresh. Their site says that all dishes are prepared from sractch and it tasted that way. It is located at 400 Ada Dr. SE, Ada, MI 49301, Restaurant: 616.676.5401, Takeout: 616.676.5400
Holland – Alpenrose is “ not just a restaurant. It's an idea: to bring an authentic taste of the Alps to downtown Holland.” You can take a video tour on their site. It is located at the corner of 8th Street and Central Avenue in Downtown Holland_Phone: 616.393.2111
Kalamazoo - Crow's Nest (breakfast), The reviewer for The Kalamazoo Gazette wrote, “Count The Crow's Nest among those restaurants that get it right. Creative meals. Fresh, natural ingredients. Low prices. After all that, at a recent dinner there I just about fell in love with the cook.” So perhaps he is biased. It is located at 816 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, 269 978 0490
Kalamazoo - Old Peninsula (pub) The Google reviewers liked it. It is located at 200 E Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo (269) 343-2739 (269) 343-5784
Macatawa (near Holland) - Piper Restaurant (on Lake Macatawa) It is located at 2225 South Shore Drive Macatawa ( 616 ) 335 - 5866
Saugatuck - Marro's (Italian), The yahoo reviewers thought it was great. It is located at 147 Water Street, Saugatuck 616-857-4248
Saugatuck - Restaurant Toulouse (fancy) Michigan,org says that is a “Charming country French style restaurant. Offers traditional provincial French cuisine as well as American and continental specialties.” It is located at 248 Culver Street, Saugatuck (269)857-1561
Spring Lake (near Grand Haven) - Arboreal Inn The chamber of commerce says that it is a “An excellent restaurant in a cozy, romantic Cape Cod setting featuring over 150 varies of wine.” It is located at 8191 174th Ave. Spring Lake (616) 842-3800
Union Pier - Timothy's Restaurant at Gordon Beach Inn, Tim received his degree in culinary arts in 1985 from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. His philosophy ““on food and business is simple and straightforward. Always use the finest and freshest ingredients possible, nothing less. Create flavors that contrast but, at the same time, compliment each other…” It is located at 16220 Lake Shore Road, Union Pier, (269) 469-0900
Union Pier - Miller's Country House Travel and Leisure writes, “Charbroiled favorites (such as New Zealand rack of lamb), a casual-chic setting, and the crispest service in the area make this a long-standing favorite.” It is located at 16409 Red Arrow Hwy. Union Pier; 616/469-5950
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