Places To Eat In Spring Lake Michigan
Located just minutes from Lake Michigan, Spring Lake is a great little town filled with unique restaurants sure to please any palate. Grand Haven may get the spotlight for its amazing beaches but Spring Lake is just across the Bascule Bridge and boasts plenty of places to grab a bite or brew (or both!). The best restaurants in Spring Lake are great for starting your morning off right or wind down after a busy day soaking up everything the area has to offer.
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Village Baker
Village Baker is an eclectic and cozy small-town restaurant and bakery in the heart of Spring Lake. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack, this stop in is sure to brighten up your day.
Breakfast is an event at Village Baker. The menu includes a variety of pancakes, omelets, benedicts, and grilled sandwiches—including the monte cristo. If you’re grabbing breakfast to go, you can’t go wrong with a warm muffin or lemon bar.
The lunch menu has crisp salads, grain bowls, and sandwiches made with fresh bread, such as the maple bourbon chicken sandwich. Dinner entrees like grilled tenderloin medallions and homemade lobster spaetzle. Their dishes may not be what you’d expect at a small-town restaurant, but if it’s not clear, Village Baker is anything but ordinary.
Check out the Village Baker menus to see everything on offer.
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
If you’re looking for an old-world Italian restaurant, your look is over. Two Tonys Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar in Spring Lake. It was started by a New York lawyer who fell in love with Little Italy and wanted to bring its charm to western Michigan. This establishment serves award-winning Italian and Greek dishes, and boasts an impressive curated wine list.
The Two Tonys menu is full of pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and pizza. Try the classic lasagna or signature pizza topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, salami, bacon, green pepper, onion, mushroom, and green olive—it can’t get more Italian than that!
The wine list focuses on whites and reds from California and Italy. Several of the wines are from the Tuscany and Piedmont regions. The bar also offers a variety of classic cocktails and mixers with unique twists.
Lastly, bring your family and friends to Two Tonys for an authentic Italian experience at this great Spring Lake restaurant. Their full menu can be found online by clicking here.
Fuel Bar and Refuge
Previously a Texaco gas station built in the 1930s, Fuel Bar and Refuge offers everything from burgers to bangers and mash. It also has a full list of cocktails for you to enjoy at the bar or on the outdoor patio.
The star of the show at Fuel Bar and Refuge is the wood fire oven! This oven brings visitors crispy pizzas with house-made dough. Fuel takes pride in putting a twist on their dishes, including their mac and cheese with brisket and truffle oil. They also have a signature stuffed gnocchi! The restaurant does have rotating specials, such as homemade pastrami sandwiches and coconut shrimp. Visit their Facebook to see what makes them stand from other Spring Lake restaurants!
Finally, please note that Fuel is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit Fuel Bar and Refuge’s website.
Grand Finale Bakeshop and Café
The Grand Finale Cafe in Spring Lake has everything you’d want in a breakfast and lunch cafe. Plus, they have some great gluten-free and vegan options, to boot.
If you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a Michigan blueberry scone and iced latte will hit the spot. Sitting down for lunch? Order a quinoa salad from the cafe’s Green and Things menu. Their French or Mediterranean-inspired sandwiches, such as the pan bagnat (aioli, tomato, egg, pickled red onions, olives, capers, greens, and dijon on rustic French bread) is also scrumptious! Check out the full menu by clicking here.
Grand Finale also has a Grand Haven bakery location, where you can pick up specialty cookies, dessert bars, cheesecakes, and more. For more information on the bakery, click here.
Old Boys’ Brewhouse
Old Boys’ Brewhouse (OBB), right on the channel between the Grand River and Spring Lake, has been making hand-crafted brews since 1997. Some of these include the Dogtail IPA and Old Boys’ Brown Ale. It also has a full food menu where you can get burgers, fish baskets, pizza, and more in a laid-back atmosphere.
The dough used for OBB’s pizza is made with brewers malt for a unique taste. You also get three different sauces and a full offering of toppings to let you make a one-of-a-kind pizza. Enjoy it with an order of chicken wings or tortilla chips with OBB’s own special seasoning. If you come for the fish, the pale ale battered cod basket will fit the bill.
There’s a lot to love at Spring Lake’s Old Boys’ Brewhouse, including views of the channel. See the full online menu for all the great food and drink options.
Wok and Roll Asian Cuisine
This family-owned Spring Lake restaurant has been part of the community since 2010. Offering generous portions of Thai, sushi, and Asain fusion dishes with different levels of spice, Wok and Roll is a great stop for lunch and dinner.
Wok and Roll has classic sushi roll staples like the fresh California roll along with specialty rolls like the spicy tiger roll. They serve up wok-tossed entrees packed with flavor, from sesame chicken to Thai steak. Fried rice and noodle dishes round out the menu. At this time, you can even customize most of the dishes to fit your taste buds!
If you’re in Spring Lake, don’t pass up your chance to visit Wok and Roll. Please note that due to the COVID pandemic, they may only be offering carryout. See the full menu by clicking here.
Finn’s Chophouse and Speakeasy
Located in the heart of Spring Lake, this restaurant has modernized speakeasies. Finn’s delivers a high-end dining experience with prime-aged beef and classic cocktails. Also, the drinks are mixed with the finest ingredients and care.
Furthermore, whether you go with the sirloin, New York strip, or tomahawk ribeye, you know that the chefs at Finn’s Chophouse have aged and cooked the meat for the right level of juiciness and tenderness. If you still have room, finish off your meal with a cannoli tower.
Undeniably delicious, check out their complete menu and make reservations by visiting the Finn’s Chophouse and Speakeasy website.
The Front Porch Ice Cream Shop
Cool down after a full day out and about with this quintessential family-owned ice cream shop. It’s been operating since 1975. The Front Porch offers over 30 delicious flavors of homemade ice cream and frozen treats. If you’re brave enough, order the signature five-foot banana split with 27 scoops of ice cream!
Plus, if your name matches the name they put on the sign out front that day… then your ice cream is free! What’s better than that from one of your new favorite Spring Lake restaurants?
Overall, The Front Porch is known for its porch (no surprise there) where you can enjoy your ice cream with your friends and family. It also sells pints of its ice cream and a selection of specialty popcorn from Sweet Temptations, located in Grand Haven.
Stan’s Bar
Stan’s Bar is an anchor of the Spring Lake and Grand Haven community. If you want to grab a drink with some local regulars, Stan’s is the place to go.
What’s more, Stan’s has six beers on draft and a list of mixed drinks to choose from. It also serves up hamburgers, hot dogs, and appetizers to enjoy while you chat with new friends or watch the game.
Occasionally, you should be on the lookout because they’re often involved in Spring Lake events. Visit their active Facebook page to see what’s coming up and if they have any specials going on.
Burger Theory
Located in the Spring Lake Holiday Inn along the Grand River, Burger Theory crafts mouth-watering burgers and pizzas along with signature cocktails. It’s one of the great Spring Lake restaurants!
Generally, if you’re looking for an American burger, you can’t go wrong with Burger Theory’s classic (American cheese, grilled onions, tomato, and lettuce) or the lone star (cheddar cheese, bacon, onion ring, barbecue sauce). You can also customize your own with tons of toppings and options that can lead to over 4,320 burger combinations!
Moreover, Burger Theory also has a breakfast menu! Order malted mini waffles or a grilled avocado and tomato panini to enjoy with your coffee. Then enjoy views of the marina and Grand River just outside the restaurant.
For more information on the Spring Lake Holiday Inn and other hotels in the area, read our Hotels in Grand Haven article.
Idle Hour Cafe
Nestled in the heart of downtown Spring Lake, the Idle Hour Cafe is a family-owned diner with that small-town charm and community support. It’s a gem among the Spring Lake restaurants!
Slide into a booth at the Idle Hour Cafe for breakfast with biscuits and gravy, omelets, or a breakfast burrito. Idle Hour also serves locally roasted coffee from Three Speed Coffee Co.
Afterward, have lunch with a burger, house-made soup, or something else to tickle your taste palate. Order a fresh chef’s salad or a grilled pork stacker with fries or tots.
Most weekdays, Idle Hour Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch. It has dinner hours on Thursdays and Fridays, but is closed Tuesdays. Visit the Idle Hour Cafe Facebook page for more information and their weekly dinner specials.
Looking for places to stay close to Spring Lake? Our Places to Stay in Grand Haven article highlights some choice spots or find just hotels in our Hotels near Grand Haven article!
Check out our West Michigan Beach Side Restaurants article for more places to eat along the lakeshore!
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Skyler Latshaw
Skyler has called West Michigan home for over a decade. He loves to spend his mornings hiking local trails, afternoons taking his son to a playground, and evenings around a campfire or playing games with friends.
I would have included TED’S Eat, Talk, Drink!
Great food!
Oh, my! AND Lazy P Barbeque!