Supper at The Mill

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Northern Michigan | Eater Detroit

"Set atop a tiny peninsula created by bends in the Crystal River, The Mill is a painstaking restored 1879 grist mill. Inside, diners will find a coffee shop and cafe, community gathering space, even an upper level members-only bar and events area; but it is the subterranean restaurant, Supper, that cannot be missed. This stunning, antiques-laden dining room is one of northern Michigan’s most anticipated restaurant opening in years. Under the direction of chef Bobby Thoits, look for a menu of one-bite snacks, a collection of small plates, and larger, family-style meals to share—each of which change with the micro seasons and showcase area farms. Ask for a table near the river and watch as a family of mergansers swims by." - Stacey Brugeman