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Weathervane Restaurant, Charlevoix, MI

Weathervane Restaurant

4.4
4.4
104 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Weathervane Restaurant, where you’ll find the best waterfront dining in downtown Charlevoix. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey where attentive service meets the essence of regional cuisine, all while surrounded by breathtaking views of the waterfront.

Choose to dine al fresco on our expansive deck, where you can soak in the refreshing breeze and admire the picturesque parade of boats passing by. Alternatively, embrace the cozy atmosphere indoors, where the focal point is our magnificent stone fireplace.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (231) 547-4311
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cam Jarvis
  • Neighborhood
    Charlevoix
  • Cross street
    On Pine River Lane next to the Drawbridge.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Weathervane Restaurant offers a scenic dining experience along Charlevoix's canal, featuring "excellent service" and "amazing views." Guests rave about the planked whitefish and walleye, calling it "the best broiled whitefish in Michigan." While some dishes may vary in quality, the overall ambiance and waterfront location are "unbeatable."

104 Reviews
  1. Mr . and Mrs . Dennis

    Northern MI

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my wife for our anniversary as this was one of the first nice restaurants I took her to when we were still dating 28 years ago. We were not disappointed, it has not changed over the years. Better ambiance in the summer but not bad even on a drizzly November evening next to the fireplace.

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  2. Bill

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding dining experience. Great food and great service!

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  3. Cynthia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best seafood chowder! We had an excellent salad, tomato soup, seafood choweder, french dip & a reuben. My husband and I shared everything and enjoyed the waterfront view. Mandy did an excellent job as our server. I'm glad we made a reservation, the group after us didn't and were told it would be a 25 minute wait. Charlevoix is a charming town and a beautiful fall destination. We'll be back!

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  4. Judy

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was, by far, my favorite dining experience in a long time!!! The food was AMAZING!! Several of us got the whitefish, one got the walleye and one the prime rib. Each dinner was outstanding. The Charlevoix-tini was one of the best martinis I have had. I had requested a window for the view and that is exactly what we got. I wanted to treat my friends to a classic Charlevoix dining experience and The Weathervane delivered!!!

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  5. John

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food the service and the location was all excellent. We will definitely be back.

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  6. Murphy

    Northern MI

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience here! The new menu had a nice variety, and the chef knocked it out of the park. Adding to our fun was our server, Mandy. She was efficient , knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor! We are locals and have been coming here for years. The Weathervane is back on our frequent flyer list!!

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  7. Mark

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Easy parking and good location. Food was good but they were understaffed which hindered service.

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  8. Timothy

    Little Rock

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The property is right next to the canal with the drawbridge, connecting Lake Charlevoix to Lake Michigan, so there was boat traffic and terrific views. I used to go here when we spent summers up here, and frankly, there is little that has changed. Our meals were perfectly prepared and the service was perfect. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

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  9. David

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu has too many sandwiches, not appropriate for dinner. Liquor pricing highest in town. Loyalty Rewards Program dropped.

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  10. Gary

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Well, the Weathervane isn’t what it used to be. Very limited menu, food was okay for what they had to offer. Not a top choice as in the past many years. The location is great, but doesn’t offer the first class dining experience that we have been associated with from past years. Management needs to bring in a new concept, change the menu and bring back some enthusiasm that made this restaurant a success and a place where people would enjoy coming back. If you just want to have cocktails, then this place would be appropriate on a nice summer day.

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FAQs

Weathervane Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 547-4311.

Weathervane Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Weathervane Restaurant

106 Pine River Ln, Charlevoix, MI 49720

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Pine River Lane next to the Drawbridge.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlevoix
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cam Jarvis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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