(One-minute drive) Brunch and live music, at 1387 N. Straits Hwy in Topinabee! Noka Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8 - 2, as well as Friday and Saturday evenings. Take Out meals are available, just call (231)238-2159 to place your order. Noka specializes in delicious omelets, French toast, “stuffed cakes” with apple and bacon, biscuits and gravy, and more. For evening meals, Noka offers fresh fried lake perch with fries and slaw, Bourbon Burgers, Sausage Penne pasta, Michigan Cherry Chicken salad over greens, and homemade beef Pasties (hand-held meat pie).

Indian River: Small-batch craft brews, food, and lively libations in a beer garden setting, Northland Brewing Co. also has live music, occasional food trucks, and Indian River Farmer’s Market on Thursday mornings. A quick 5-minute drive south from Indian River RV Resort, at 3798 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749.

A downtown Indian River tradition since 1942. Christopher’s serves dozens of breakfast favorites (including Elk sausage!) all day; salads, quesadillas, soup, burgers, wings, wraps, and more. Close by at 3725 S. Straits Hwy, in Indian River, Michigan. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Michael’s is Indian River’s boutique steakhouse, serving delicious American cuisine. Distinctive dishes include Lobster and Truffle Mac N’ Cheese, Michigan Craft Burgers, Scottish Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, Pasta, and a large assortment of Sushi. Open in the evening Tuesday through Saturday. Located 5.8 miles from Indian River RV Resort at 4653 S. Straits Highway.

Indian River, Cheboygan, and Petoskey: Indian River has a lovely Farmer’s Market Northland Brewing every Thursday afternoon from 2 - 6 p.m., June through October (3798 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749) 💐 Love beautiful flower bouquets? Check out locally grown blooms from Maybank Flower Farm at the Indian River Farmer’s Market. Northland Brewing is the place to be when the market concludes and the Summer Concerts begin! 🥕 Harvest Thyme Farm is a local spot for delicious veggies. Harvest Thyme hosts a Farm Stand full of fresh options at 4848 Indian Trail Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721 and at the Outdoor Farmers Market in Festival Square, Cheboygan, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm (115 Backus St., Cheboygan). 🥬 Bills Farm Market in Petoskey is open Monday through Saturday, with locally grown, seasonal produce, herbs, wreaths, flowers, jams, jellies, and more! Don’t miss their sweet corn on the cob and luscious tomatoes this summer! (4450 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey, MI). 🍒 Looking for an Instagram-worthy farm market? Don’t miss Coveyou Scenic Farm Market, open every day 9 - 6, and Sundays 12- 4 in Petoskey.

Indian River: Unfussy, fun, and friendly, Wilson’s is our cozy neighborhood diner in Indian River, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. Comfort foods including classic breakfast with carafes of fresh coffee, sandwiches, BBQ steak, seafood, fried chicken, liver and onions, freshly made pie, and seasonal and daily specials.

Wilson’s Rivers Edge is located 7 minutes south from Indian River RV Resort at 4208 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749.

Indian River: The “Friendliest Club in the North,” Indian River Golf Club, is celebrating 100 years. The Greenside Grille at Indian River Golf Club serves upscale dishes in a family-friendly, casual setting overlooking the 9th Green, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Menus offer favorites like Applewood Smoked BLT, Smash Burgers, Fish Tacos, Miso Glazed Salmon, and Prime Rib Dinner Specials. Come for lunch or dinner; take-out is available (order by calling 231-238-8515)

Petoskey, MI We’re blessed to have delicious restaurants like Julienne Tomatoes Deli & Bakery. Guests at Indian River RV Resort can look forward to Weekday breakfasts created with real butter, farm-fresh eggs, and Boar's Head bacon. Don't miss the “Stack ‘Em High” buttermilk pancakes with Michigan Maple Syrup from Harwood Heritage on Saturday morning. The daily lunch menu includes Boar’s Head Meats and Cheeses with fresh bread from Crooked Tree Breadworks. There are take-home frozen entrees (such as lasagna, Chicken Pot Pie, and Enchiladas), soup by the quart, and fresh pastries available daily. You can even order a birthday cake. Julie Adams is also a caterer and even rents her dining room, which seats thirty-five people.

Drost’s Chocolates 🍫 Just down the road from Indian River RV Resort (at 3676 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749) is a sweet tradition that has served Indian River, Michigan, for decades. Craig and Julie Waldron and their enthusiastic team serve handmade chocolates and fudge, and crowds of folks line up for their ice cream on summer evenings. Drost’s is also a local purveyor of Northern Michigan-produced jam, syrups, and honey. (231) 238-6911

We have so many delicious eateries in our area. One of our local favorites is Vivio’s, which serves Italian, Pizza, and American Comfort Food in a truly unique northwoods cabin atmosphere, complete with patio dining from 4 pm to 9 pm in the evenings. Take-out is available; give them a call at (231) 238-9471. The menu includes local fare like Whitefish Vivio’s Style (baked in lemon juice and water with tomatoes and onions on top), Tenderloin Steak, Chicken Strips, Steak and Shrimp, and, of course Italian-inspired antipasto salad, lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti, and pizza. The children’s menu includes grilled cheese and smaller portions of pasta. Tiramisu, brownie sundae, cheesecake, and spumoni ice cream finish things off, along with a wide assortment of drinks and specialty coffees.

One of the very best restaurants in our area is Pier 33, which is open for lunch and dinner, and offers breakfast on Sundays. Located in Cheboygan, a 14-minute drive from the resort on M-33, has an eclectic fare and daily chalkboard specials that will be a highlight of your summer, especially if you choose a patio table overlooking the beautiful Inland Waterway. Choose from dishes like tender brisket, shrimp tacos, pancetta ravioli, and Angus beef smash burgers. Check with Pier 33 before you dine for seasonal hours (usually closed on Mondays except for specific dates; hours may change in "late summer" / August).

Pier 33 on the Cheboygan, 9500 N M 33 Hwy, Cheboygan, MI 49721

ph (231) 268-3336

If you’re like us, sometimes we want Pizza and a Movie at “home”. . . even when we’re out of town. B.C. Pizza in Indian River will deliver to your RV or Cabin! They are also close to picnic tables by the bridge (in a dog-friendly spot, 3695 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749). In addition to pizza, B.C. Pizza have appetizers, salads, pasta, wings, breadsticks, grinders, subs and wraps. Text your order to 231-238-0055 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. or order via their website.

With stunning views of Little Traverse Bay, Palette Bistro is one of the best choices in the area for upscale casual dining. Palette serves lunch, dinner and take out. The Mediterranean inspired menu specializes in small plates, a well-stocked wine cellar, and creative dishes like braised short ribs with cheesy polenta, Kobe hanger steak, seafood paella, Calabria pizza, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. Leave room for desserts like Baked Chocolate Pudding with butterscotch sauce, specialty cheesecake and dessert cocktails.

Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 4 -9 at 321 Bay Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, a 35-minute drive from Indian River RV Resort.

Cheboygan 🍔🍟 If you’re craving juicy burgers done with style, fries that are seasoned and fresh, heavenly flavors created with bacon, the "jalapeño crunch burger," and tender pulled pork, then you may want to check out our family favorite food truck, The Change Up Grill. It’s amazing. It’s our Lunchtime jam Monday thru Thursday (open 10:30 - 3:30), and our favorite Friday night indulgence, (Friday hours 11 - 7) … closed Sat/Sunday. Address: 9611 N. Straits Hwy, Cheboygan.

Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery is the result of “God orchestrating many miracles,” according to founders Todd and Christi Petersen, who weren’t even wine drinkers when they began producing Michigan maple syrup in 2011. Tapping into a new business opportunity (pun intended), Maple Moon released five wines in 2015 that were fermented from the natural sugars in maple syrup, without any grapes. Their selection has expanded into 11 wines varying in flavor from dry to sweet; maple ginger hard cider, maple bourbon hard cider, as well as homemade jams and salsas. Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery at 4454 Atkins Rd in Petoskey MI 49770 is a 33-minute drive from Indian River RV Resort via S. Straits Hwy and Pickerel Lake Road.

Wildwood Coffee serves fabulous coffee (Black Diesel from Ann Arbor), tea (Republic of Tea), smoothies, bagels, avocado toast, and fresh, homemade pastries (including specialty cupcakes, hot apple turnovers, and scones). They change up the menu for delicious seasonal options, and their cool t-shirts make great souvenirs. Find Wildwood Coffee at 3464 S. Straits Hwy (a new location after a move in 2024).

Guests at Indian River RV Resort in beautiful Indian River, Michigan, have lots of choices for delicious restaurants. One of those is City Park Grill in nearby Petoskey. Located in one of the city’s oldest and most charming buildings, City Park Grill serves Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week from 11:30 am to 9 pm. Reservations are recommended. Select house-made soups, a fresh City Park Salad (mixed greens, dried cherries, toasted walnuts, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese with a mustard-herb vinaigrette); appetizers vary from a savory crab-spinach dip, calamari, and jumbo chicken wings. Entrees include a variety of sandwiches, grilled lemon pepper salmon, and tender filet mignon, and don’t miss their signature dessert, Carrot Cake Tower. Pick-up and curbside delivery are available.

What are you eating for breakfast this weekend? Indian River RV Resort would like to highlight a delicious brunch menu at The Station @310. They serve biscuits n’ gravy, Steak n’ Eggs, Belgian Waffles, and our choice, Breakfast Quesadillas from 9 am to 11. If that doesn’t suit your schedule, no worries… they are open for Lunch and Dinner, too. They have a wonderful outdoor-indoor vibe during the summer and will surely be a new favorite. Visit The Station and its friendly, hard-working staff at 3499 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI; phone with questions (231) 238-2120. On X, search for @thestation310.

Guests of Indian River RV Resort flock to the Rusty Saw North, a BBQ place that is also great for breakfast omelets served on their patio, tender brisket dinners, wood-fired pizza, catch of the day, and more. Rusty Saw North is located at Maple River Resort in nearby Brutus (about a 24 minutes from Indian River RV Resort at 3459 US Highway 31 www.rustysawnorth.com).

Guests of Indian River RV Resort love early autumn in northern Michigan. It’s the perfect season to enjoy a local wine called “Romance” from Petoskey Farms Winery. Enjoy a glass while gazing at their picturesque vineyard! Petoskey Farms Vineyard, Winery, and Coffeehouse sell their wine online, and they are open Monday through Saturday, with special events throughout the year (at 3720 Atkins Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, petoskeyfarms.com )

The 1911 serves casual fine dining to the public year-round from a quiet location on a bluff overlooking a scenic park about a mile from downtown Petoskey. The chef’s evening menu (after 4 p.m.) includes entrees like house-made Mac & Cheese, Maple Planked Whitefish with parmesan crust, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, and flatbread fresh pizza. The Terrace Inn also offers beautiful suites and hosts events, which is good to remember for “visiting” family and friends who meet up with you during your RV adventures.

The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant are at 1549 Glendale Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770).

Audie’s has two full-service restaurants and a lounge. "The Family Room" offers home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials, including fresh whitefish, house-ground burgers, and hot sandwiches. "The Chippewa Room" is a casual fine dining atmosphere with delicious chef specialties, seasonal fare, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Open daily "at the Bridge," 314 N. Nicolet Street, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Petsokey, MI: Indian River RV Resort co-owner, Terrell Deppe, says this is some mighty fine wine… Rudbeckia Farm and Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillary is nothing if not multi-talented: not only are they a fellow RV campground, but they also host guests in a beautiful 150-acre setting that is a brewery + distillery + winery + cidery. And the food is delicious, too… (if fresh Charcuterie and Pretzels with Bacon Bourbon Jam appeal to you… Mmm, delicious!) Rudbeckia Farm and Winery is located at 3379 Lake Grove Road in nearby Petoskey, MI.

Mackinaw City: Darrow’s Family Restaurant has been a local favorite for 68 years! Located about a half-hour from Indian River RV Resort in Mackinaw City, Darrow’s is open most days during the season from 8 - 8, serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. They serve typical diner foods, in an atypical way: their food is fresh and homemade! Vegan and gluten-free options.

301 Louvingney St., Mackinaw City, MI 49701 Ph (231) 436-5514

The Legs Inn has been an iconic Michigan eatery and historic landmark since the 1930s. Located at the end of another of Michigan’s wonders, The Tunnel of Trees via M-119, Legs Inn serves traditional Polish food and Michigan-style dishes daily from Noon to 8 pm (closed Tuesdays). Guests of the 90-year-old restaurant and inn enjoy the beautiful garden and outdoor seating during warm days, or marvel at the unique wood carvings inside the dining room and tavern. Operated with pride and excellence by the founding family, everything about a visit to Legs Inn is special. For more information, visit LegsInn.com (6425 North Lake Shore Drive, Cross Village, Michigan 49723, 231-526-2281).