Weathervane Restaurant

4.3

105 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 4 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://staffordsweathervane.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cam Jarvis

Location
106 Pine River Ln, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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."

105 Reviews

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Nancy
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving dinner was a plate dinner at Weathervane Restaurant. The salad was great, the turkey dinner was good. It is hard to replicate your Mom's turkey, dressing, and mashed potatoes you grew up with. The presentation for the pumpkin pie was in little aluminum foil "tart" pans. You had more crust and very little pumpkin pie filling. We had a wonderful table, and our server was excellent. We were not rushed, and were able to enjoy conversation with our adult kids.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

Weathervane Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://staffordsweathervane.com/
Phone number
(231) 547-4311

Weathervane Restaurant

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What 105 people are saying

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