Dining

Variety is the spice of life! Check out a variety of cuisine that awaits you in Alpena, Sanctuary of the Great Lakes.
Did you hear that? I think that was your belly telling you to check out Alpena’s locally owned restaurants!
Whether you’re looking for homemade comfort food, a gourmet treat, or somewhere in between you’ll find it in Northeast Michigan. Cosmopolitan flair, classic hearty favorites and eclectic creations are never more that a short walk or drive away. Foodies will be pleased to know that Alpena features a number of professional chefs as well as experienced proprietors who have one main goal in mind, pleasing your taste buds! Many use farm fresh ingredients and locally caught fish.
View the Alpena Area Restaurant Guide put together by our friends at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce.
Plan your next excursion at a bustling coffee café, fill up in between adventures at a down home deli, sip cocktails at a bohemian culinary retreat after a day in the sun, or a kick it up with a fish fry and a cold Michigan brew at our local pubs.
Check out local favorites for brunch: Brunch Is The New Black: 8 Favorite ’2nd Breakfast’ Hotspots in Alpena, Michigan
Check out where locals go for some of the best burgers: Alpena’s Gourmet Burger Bucket List
Old Town Family Restaurant
503 North Second Ave.
Alpena
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Alt Phone: (989) 354-8720work
6449 M-65 South
Lachine
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Alt Phone: (989) 379-6037work
5529 E. Grand Lake Rd.
Presque Isle
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49777
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Alt Phone: (989) 595-6051work
6808 U.S. 23 South
Spruce
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48762
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Alt Phone: (989) 471-2118work
Taste and purchase locally-made wine and soda at Stoney Acres Winery in Alpena. Stoney Acres makes several different kinds of grape and fruit wines including Silver City White (Riesling), Silver City Red (Merlot), and more than a half-dozen fruit wines including several berry varieties and cherry, pear and apple. New at Stoney Acres is a line of Shipwreck Soda! Delicious root beer, cream soda, raspberry and orange soda are named for some of the famous shipwrecks in Thunder Bay. The winery also offers a number of handmade delights, including wine truffles, fudge, candy bars, cheese popcorn, old fashioned caramel corn and triple-chocolate drizzled caramel corn. Stoney Acres carries a full line of beer and wine-making supplies and is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday noon until 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. For more information, call (989) 356-1041.
1180 M-32 West (inside Walmart)
1049 N. Bagley St.
2205 U.S. 23 South
Alpena
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49707
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Alt Phone: 989-356-9419work
Alt Phone: 989-356-1260work
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Website: http://www.subway.com
Subway has been happily serving the Alpena community for nearly 30 years, providing fresh food and awesome service to our guests. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We have some great healthy and indulgent choices to satisfy any craving! And don’t forget about catering. We can help feed your guests no matter the size of the party!
130 West Chisholm St.
Alpena
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49707
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Alt Phone: (989) 354-0400work
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Unique Home Decor, Hip Jewelry Delicious Gourmet Food, Gadgets for the Kitchen,Gifts for baby, friends and YOU FREE Gift Wrapping.
Hotel rooms, Whirlpool Suites, 2-bedroom Villas, 3-bedroom Chalets with kitchens, living rooms, decks overlooking golf course. Restaurant, Meeting Space, RV Park, Elk Viewing Carriage/Sleigh Ride Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting, Quilting & Scrapbooking Retreats.
Featuring challenging golf, deluxe condo-style lodging, attentive staff and our unique and memorable elk viewing sleigh/carriage ride and gourmet dinner. Par 73, 6,712 yds., slope 120 to 131. Carved from mature forests.
- Restaurant on site
- Meeting Facilities
- Breakfast available
- Near/On Snowmobile trails
- In Room Spa
- Efficiencies
- Open Year Round
Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
1036 W. Chisholm St.
Alpena
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Alt Phone: (989) 356-6668work
Website: http://www.wendys.com