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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.
Renovated grist mill serving regional cuisine with outdoor deck & views of busy drawbridge & boats.
Hours
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 106 Pine River Ln, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-4311
Website: https://www.weathervanerestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Annie Lang
What a delightful culinary experience you’ll not want to miss we during a visit to Charlevoix! We made reservations (recommended) and were treated to a waterfront table with a great view of boat traffic sailing under the drawbridge. The historic boulder stonework and fireplace added to the bright and festive dining atmosphere. They have an extensive cocktail and wine selection of which we took great advantage of! We leisurely dined on shrimp cocktail appetizers, lobster roll and whitefish dinners, and topped it off the evening with an incredible dessert and specialty coffee. The service was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this dining venue for anyone travelling through the Charlevoix, Mi area.
… moreTroy Michalik
I believe in being honest and offering help where I can. Now, in no way, shape or form is this a negative review, just a few observations as i see them.
For having THE premier spot for being the best restaurant in town, a couple of things just fell a little flat for me. Walking in, it looked a little dated, not untidy, dirty or unkept, just complacent. You can tell it’s been here for a while.
I ordered the Shrimp Pappardelle, and added the sautéed morel mushrooms. It was a good dish, the pasta was very tender, but not over done, the shrimp were good sized and cooked perfectly and the roasted tomatoes were excellent. But for a small $38 plate of pasta, three shrimp was a disappointment. Now, maybe it’s because I live on the gulf coast where 6 shrimp is the minimum, and maybe I’m just spoiled. I added the morels because I NEVER see them on a menu, and we’re on a pretty special vacation, so I accepted the $18 add on. And don’t get me wrong they were great, sautéed with the right amount of garlic, they were young and fresh with a slight nuttyness. They just looked sad and lonely on their own little plate. It was a great pairing with the pasta, so I would have preferred if they’d be dressed and plated together.
We also ordered the Filet Mignon, which was incredibly tender and grilled to perfection. The minced onion and roasted tomato topping was a great touch. The filet was nestled in soft fluffy whipped potatoes and the demi-glaze brought it all together. Very nice plating.
Now, saving the best for last. The Crab Cakes were the best I’ve ever had! Again, maybe they’re just prepaired differently in the South, where most of the time what you get is a cake of fishy crabby favored stuffing that’s been taken out of the freezer and dropped in the deep frier. But let me tell you, these are not that at all! These Crab Cakes are light and fresh, not gummy and soft. The crust on the outside was just right and nest of shoestring sweet potatoes gave it that crispy touch to finish. Well done!
… moreFor having THE premier spot for being the best restaurant in town, a couple of things just fell a little flat for me. Walking in, it looked a little dated, not untidy, dirty or unkept, just complacent. You can tell it’s been here for a while.
I ordered the Shrimp Pappardelle, and added the sautéed morel mushrooms. It was a good dish, the pasta was very tender, but not over done, the shrimp were good sized and cooked perfectly and the roasted tomatoes were excellent. But for a small $38 plate of pasta, three shrimp was a disappointment. Now, maybe it’s because I live on the gulf coast where 6 shrimp is the minimum, and maybe I’m just spoiled. I added the morels because I NEVER see them on a menu, and we’re on a pretty special vacation, so I accepted the $18 add on. And don’t get me wrong they were great, sautéed with the right amount of garlic, they were young and fresh with a slight nuttyness. They just looked sad and lonely on their own little plate. It was a great pairing with the pasta, so I would have preferred if they’d be dressed and plated together.
We also ordered the Filet Mignon, which was incredibly tender and grilled to perfection. The minced onion and roasted tomato topping was a great touch. The filet was nestled in soft fluffy whipped potatoes and the demi-glaze brought it all together. Very nice plating.
Now, saving the best for last. The Crab Cakes were the best I’ve ever had! Again, maybe they’re just prepaired differently in the South, where most of the time what you get is a cake of fishy crabby favored stuffing that’s been taken out of the freezer and dropped in the deep frier. But let me tell you, these are not that at all! These Crab Cakes are light and fresh, not gummy and soft. The crust on the outside was just right and nest of shoestring sweet potatoes gave it that crispy touch to finish. Well done!
Diedrich-Marisa G-R
The atmosphere and service here can’t be beat. A lovely place to have a meal and watch the boats pass under the bridge. Drinks were delicious (limoncello gin fizz and a strawberry wine spritz). Both were refreshing and not sweet- perfect. Our salads (Caesar and house) were fresh and the homemade Caesar dressing was great. My husband enjoyed the prime rib and although my whitefish was a bit dry and overcooked it was still an enjoyable meal overall. We would definitely go back.
… moreChris Bearss
5:30 reservations for 2 Valentine’s Day. After a very brief wait in the bar, we were seated. Nice 4-top near the window. Server was a bit abrupt approaching our table, asking if we were ready to order. Took our order for Whitefish dish and Sea Bass Valentine’s Day special. I was ready for another drink, but wasn’t asked if I’d like one before dinner was presented to us. My wife was served my shrimp appetizer which was only fair in taste. Then, she was served my salad which was room temperature, not cold. My Sea Bass was not fully cooked, it was translucent. Server was very busy and did not check back. Desert was server without my wife being asked if she’d like a desert as well, so she didn’t order one. Overall, service wasn’t what we expected. Food was fair. Carpeting was nice. But, I liked the look of the old timbers, unpainted. Just
… moreRobert vazquez
The restaurant has a great view from the patio. The menu offered variety and the food was delicious. We and our teenager daughters enjoyed it! One daughter left her D&D dice behind. When we returned the staff searched high and low and they were found. We highly recommend this place.
… moreChristopher Mills
Fresh seafood. The service is very good. Food was amazing. My rum runner was amazing. Overall great experience!
… moreJ and B
We had a horrible experience on Valentine’s Day for dinner! The manager that runs this place is absolutely terrible he has no clue how to run a restaurant. Worst customer service ever! Our food was terrible! My white fish was never cooked! Drinks took forever. They had a wedding reception on one of the busiest days of the year for a restaurant. Never got plates for bread service. Our waiter was covering so many tables and still did an amazing job! We will never be back! The only good thing about this place is the view!
… moreCaley Gunthorpe
The Weathervane is definitely a spot for the experience—beautiful location right on the water, upscale look and super cute inside, with fancier service that makes you feel like you’re somewhere special. It’s expensive (like… really expensive), which would be totally fine if the food lived up to the price tag.
I ordered the $52 filet, and unfortunately, it was overcooked—not terrible, but definitely not the mind-blowing, perfectly prepared meal you’d hope for at that price. Overall, the food was fine, just not memorable.
Still, if you’re looking for a fancy spot with great ambiance and don’t mind paying more for the atmosphere than the meal, it’s worth checking out.
… moreI ordered the $52 filet, and unfortunately, it was overcooked—not terrible, but definitely not the mind-blowing, perfectly prepared meal you’d hope for at that price. Overall, the food was fine, just not memorable.
Still, if you’re looking for a fancy spot with great ambiance and don’t mind paying more for the atmosphere than the meal, it’s worth checking out.
Alexander Babin
Delicious food and great service with an awesome view of the lake channel! The super nice people that work here were able to get us a nice table for our anniversary with just a few minutes wait when there was a line out the door (they don’t do reservations). Everything that we ordered was delicious! We especially liked the seafood chowder, French onion soup, and fish and chips made with whitefish. My wife was a fan of the escargot. Service was quick and friendly.
… moreDoug Farr
The Weathervane Restaurant was such a great little spot. We were looking for somewhere to eat by the water and stumbled upon it after getting detoured because of a festival — and I couldn’t have been happier with the choice. The river view was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the food was excellent. I would highly recommend stopping in when you’re in Charlevoix.
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