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Walloon Lake Inn

4.7 (1736)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
4178 West, Walloon Lake, MI 49796

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Walloon Lake Inn

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Walloon Lake

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Walloon Lake Inn is a unique upscale restaurant, which was totally renovated in 2014. It is a popular destination for people seeking a distinctive dining experience with a reputation of fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and superb service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cam Jarvis
  • Private party facilities
    We will for a reasonable fee close our dinning room for your function.
  • Neighborhood
    Walloon Lake
  • Cross street
    Windsor
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Walloon Lake Inn.

4.7

4.7
(1736)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walloon Lake Inn offers a "classic dinner experience" with "great food, fabulous service, and amazing ambiance." Guests adore its "picturesque setting" and "delicious meals," including vegetarian options. The staff, particularly servers like Malik and Kate, are praised for their attentiveness. Dining by the lake with live piano music enhances the "romantic atmosphere," making it a "don't miss experience" in Northern Michigan.
1,738 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and beautiful food. Love the decor and ambiance of the whole room.

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  2. Melanie

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan,our server was amazing. Always great food. No matter what you order. I love the short ribs.

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  3. Kathleen

    Northern MI12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a lovely classic dinner experience with a not too large room, just enough tables, and a lovely view of the lake. It's a venue to go for a date, a celebration, and even a small business dinner. Always great service and we enjoy hearing and seeing the person playing the piano as it greets us when we enter the restaurant and bar area. In the summer you can dine outside on the brick patio under the trees and it's beautiful. The menu is very good with enough selections for everyone, great wine and cocktails selection, and delicious dessert. Prices are reasonable. We were were surprised however there wasn't a fall homemade soup on the menu as tends to be the case with other upscale restaurants in the area. We always enjoy taking guests to the the WLI.

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  4. Laurie Gold

    Northern MI218 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mikala was our server and he was great. Not intrusive but there when needed. The snapper was delicious as was the walleye. Both large portions. Pork tomahawk was great, even brought some home. The caprese salad was very nice. Lovely view of the lake!

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  5. Amy

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner at Walloon Lake Inn...A lovely restaurant with great service and excellent food!

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  6. William

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Malik greeted us and served us a wonderful meal for my birthday. Much enjoyed, loved their plant based meal offering.

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  7. David

    E. Tennessee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our “season’s end” dinner and it did not disappoint. Excellent service, and food. We always look forward to an evening at the Inn.

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  8. Janet

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Walloon Lake Inn never disappoints. The quality of food - presentation and taste - is superb. The servers are professional while still being personable. I have eaten here multiple times over the years and the quality continues to shine. It is one of my top three favorite restaurants anywhere in the world.

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  9. Nancy

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You’ve become one of my favorite restaurants. The only negative is the 3% surcharge that is tacked on due to Michigan legislature. 

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  10. amy

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was so delicious. The host and waitstaff were outstanding. I had the cheese wheel, it was so good. Next time I’m up north I will make a trip back.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cam Jarvis
  • Private party facilities
    We will for a reasonable fee close our dinning room for your function.
  • Neighborhood
    Walloon Lake
  • Cross street
    Windsor
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, guests praise a strong drinks program, mentioning cocktails, a top-notch wine list and champagne alongside well-made mixed drinks.

Starters and many courses tend to be generous, guests report appetizers larger than expected and several parties mention leaving with enough for another meal.

Yes, guests report a three-course special for $60 (an appetizer, entrée and dessert), which many reviewers called a great value.

Smart casual, polished but relaxed; many guests wear resort-casual clothing and sometimes dress up a touch for anniversaries and other special occasions.

Yes, Walloon Lake Inn is often chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with intimate dining rooms, lake views at sunset, and guests saying staff go the extra mile for celebrations.

Yes, Walloon Lake Inn offers outdoor seating; guests repeatedly praise dining on the patio and waterfront views at sunset.

Walloon Lake Inn feels warm and elegant, a cozy, slightly clubby dining room with a piano, large windows framing Walloon Lake, and a sunset-ready patio; it can be quiet for early seatings but quite lively and noisy when packed.

The John Cross Whitefish is a clear standout, it appears on the menu and guests repeatedly point to it as a signature favorite.

Walloon Lake Inn is lovely for Sunday brunch (Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm), and for dinner on a clear evening, guests rave about sitting on the patio to watch the sunset.

Yes, families regularly celebrate here, with multiple guests mentioning daughter- and granddaughter-birthday dinners and repeat family visits.

Sunday is a wonderful choice, Walloon Lake Inn's Sunday brunch (10:00 am–1:00 pm) is frequently praised by guests for its setting and fare.

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Walloon Lake Inn

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Walloon Lake

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
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