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Food & Beverage in Ludington | West Michigan Guides
Ludington has something tasty for everyone! Choose from fine dining, pizzerias, ice cream parlors, cozy cafes, pubs, coffee shops and good old fashioned family restaurants. Each place comes with small-town, friendly service that makes your dining experience complete. During the busy summer months, it may be wise to call ahead to see if the restaurant you’re planning to visit takes reservations.
More and more restaurants are taking advantage of locally sourced food to better serve their customers. In Ludington and nearby communities along the lakeshore, you will find produce farms that practice sustainable, organic agriculture, poultry and meat producers that raise free-range and grass fed livestock without the use of hormones or antibiotics, homemade and preservative-free bakeries, as well as cheese and dairy farms. Eating fresh and healthy is easy to do here in West Michigan.
Applebee’s, 3881 US-10, Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-0611
Blu Moon Bistro, 125 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-2001
Bud’s Tap Room, 519 E. Dowland St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-5895
Cluck Bucket- Downtown, 102 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 425-3177
El Rancho, 4970 US-10, Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-6700
Hoyt’s Next Door/The Mitten Bar/Sportsmans, 109 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-2138
Jamesport Brewing Company, 410 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-2522
Keepers Fish Shack, 106 N. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431
Ludington Bay Brewing Company, 515 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 239-6690
Ludington Corner Cafe, 5474 West US-10, Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-1014
Ludington Harbor Cafe, 316 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-7434
Ludington Meat Company, 3815 US-10, Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 425-3797
Ludington Pub, 209 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-3663
Ponderosa, 4687 US-10, Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-1446
Sand Bar, 203 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 425-3093
Scotty’s Restaurant, 5910 W. US-10, Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-4033
Table 14, 130 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-6555
The Alley Bar & Grill, 223 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-1682
Timbers Prime Steak & Seafood, 103 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 425-3774
The Side Room, 222 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 843-6555
Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi Bar, 4743 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 425-3310
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There are activities going on in Ludington to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events- Ludington special.
Along the Lake Michigan shoreline between Ludington and Manistee, you’ll find natural splendor- the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness area.
One of the most popular state parks in the Midwest offers a vacation within itself. Enjoy beautiful natural resources and endless activities.
112-feet of lighthouse awaits you at the Ludington State Park! Take a tour and follow the winding staircase to the top!
Ludington’s North Breakwater Light is the number one lighthouse to see in Michigan! Take a trip along the breakwater path to see it up close!
Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!
When it comes to discovering great food in West Michigan, there’s an abundance of restaurants, pubs, groceries, sweet treats, and more…so many choices! We are featuring the businesses below in articles which provide detailed information about their food and beverage offerings.
Enjoy a drink or light meal at T.J.’s Pub, inside the lower level of the cozy and historic Ramsdell Inn, downtown Manistee.
You’ll find good home cooking at North Country Cafe. They offer large breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids’ menus, and daily specials.
The Jam Farm in Ludington is the place to get all the best homemade jams, jellies, butters, marmalades, and other homemade goodies!
A Special Note Just for Business Owners: If you own a restaurant, pub, deli, or other specialty food establishment, contact Advantage Marketing & Publications to find out how to include your business in the next Lakeshore Food Guide.

There are activities going on in Ludington to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events- Ludington special.

Along the Lake Michigan shoreline between Ludington and Manistee, you’ll find natural splendor- the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness area.

112-feet of lighthouse awaits you at the Ludington State Park! Take a tour and follow the winding staircase to the top!

One of the most popular state parks in the Midwest offers a vacation within itself. Enjoy beautiful natural resources and endless activities.

Ludington’s North Breakwater Light is the number one lighthouse to see in Michigan! Take a trip along the breakwater path to see it up close!

Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!