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Island Dining Guide

From five-course resort dinners to fresh fudge on Main Street — every meal on Mackinac is memorable.

Island Tradition Since 1887

The World-Famous
Mackinac Island Fudge

Tourists are so famously devoted to Mackinac's handmade fudge that locals affectionately call visitors "fudgies." Over a dozen shops line Main Street, each making fudge fresh in copper kettles. You haven't been to Mackinac until you've brought a box home.

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Top Fudge Flavors

Original Chocolate#1 Classic
Vanilla WalnutFan Favourite
Turtle (Caramel Pecan)Rich & Indulgent
Peanut Butter ChocolateNew Favourite
Fudge: ~$12–16 per pound
Fine Dining

Upscale Restaurants

Grand Hotel Dining Room
Jacket Required
Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel Dining Room

The legendary Grand Dining Room hosts one of Michigan's most memorable dining experiences. Multi-course dinners in a stunning Victorian setting. Breakfast and luncheon buffet also served.

AmericanHistoricFine Dining
$$$$
Reserve Table
1852 Grill Room at Mission Point
Mission Point Resort
1852 Grill Room

Mission Point's flagship restaurant with stunning views of the Straits. Contemporary American cuisine featuring locally-sourced Great Lakes fish and premium Michigan ingredients.

AmericanLake Views
$$$$
Reserve Table
Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois
Waterfront
Hotel Iroquois
Carriage House Dining Room

An intimate waterfront dining experience with panoramic harbour views. Fresh Great Lakes whitefish and classic American cuisine in an elegant, relaxed setting.

SeafoodWaterfront
$$$$
Reserve Table
Casual & Waterfront

Casual Island Favourites

Pink Pony Bar and Grill
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Chippewa Hotel · Waterfront
The Pink Pony

Mackinac's most famous bar and grill. Legendary for its lively atmosphere during the Chicago-Mackinac yacht race and beloved year-round for casual fare and great cocktails with harbour views.

Bar & GrillCasualWaterfront
$$$
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Yankee Rebel Tavern
Downtown Main Street
Yankee Rebel Tavern

A warm, colonial-era atmosphere in the heart of town. Known for hearty whitefish chowder, signature burgers, and a menu that celebrates Michigan comfort food at its finest.

AmericanCasual
$$$
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Fort Mackinac Tea Room
Inside Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac Tea Room

Dine inside the historic fort with the most spectacular views on the island. Open for lunch only. A must-visit combination of history and great food. Admission to the fort required.

Lunch OnlyHistoric
$$
Fort Info
Sweet Treats

The Famous Fudge Shops

Over a dozen shops line Main Street, each with their own secret recipes. All make fudge fresh in copper kettles — you can watch them work!

Murdick's Fudge
Original
Murdick's Fudge

The original Mackinac Island fudge shop, founded in 1887. The oldest and most famous — a must-stop.
Ryba's Fudge
Ryba's Fudge Shops

Multiple island locations. Famous for watching the fudge being made on marble slabs right in the window.
May's Candy Shop
May's Candy Shop

Known for creative flavours and beautiful handmade chocolates alongside their award-winning fudge.
Original Fudge Kitchen
Original Fudge Kitchen

Small-batch fudge made with all-natural ingredients. Specialty and seasonal flavours you won't find elsewhere.