Michigan’s Best Waterfront Restaurant: See our Week 2 itinerary

Best Waterfront Restaurant Castaways

Castaways in Bay City features a spacious deck and beautiful view of the Kawkawlin River. Castaways is a finalist for Michigan's Best Waterfront Restaurant.John Gonzalez

It’s Week 2 of our search for Michigan’s Best Waterfront Restaurant, and let’s just say the weather has been picture perfect.

In fact, these Pure Michigan days remind us why we love our state so much. Beautiful sun-soaked days, sandy beaches and great waterfront dining.

As you may recall, we received more than 160 nominations for waterfront spots, and our Michigan’s Best team (Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez) will be visiting 30 spots.

On Week 1 we visited about 16 places from Muskegon to South Haven and Detroit to Lapeer.

This week we began our visits in Bay City, then traveled to Tawas City, Hubbard Lake and Lewiston.

Thanks to all who welcomed us into their restaurants:

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Castaways, Bay City

Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery, Tawas City

Churchill Pointe Inn, Hubbard Lake

Lewiston Lodge, Lewiston

We’re back on the road today, and this is our schedule:

Thursday, June 27, 2019

11:00 a.m.-Lockview Restaurant, Sault Ste. Marie

12:30 p.m.-Karl’s Cuisine, Winery and Brewery, Sault Ste. Marie

4:00 p.m.-Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, Curtis

7:00 p.m.-Freshwater Tavern, Gladstone

Friday, June 28, 2019

5:00 p.m.-Apache Trout Grill, Traverse City

June 29 Saturday

11:00 a.m.-The Cove, Leland

2:30 p.m.-Cabbage Shed, Elberta

Want to know what’s happening behind the scenes at Michigan's Best? We are always posting videos, photos and more on our Social Media channels.

Here's how to find us:

@mlivemibest on Twitter

@mlivemibest on Instagram

Also, be sure to follow our new MI Best Facebook Page, which you can check out here.

For this search, join in by using the hashtags #mibest and #bestwaterfront

In addition:

Amy Sherman is on Twitter @amyonthetrail, as well as Facebook and Instagram @amyonthetrail.

John Gonzalez is on Twitter @michigangonzo, as well as Facebook and Instagram @MichiganGonzo.

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