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Overlooking Lake Michigan

Enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking Lake Michigan. Located just a few miles North of Escanaba, Freshwater Tavern features modern American style food. You won’t go thirsty with our great selection of craft cocktails made from scratch, extensive bourbon list and a dozen local craft beers on tap, brewed right here in the Upper Peninsula. Our customer focused service and unique menu items combined with an unbeatable waterfront view, have earned us the reputation as one of the best restaurants in the Upper Peninsula.

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Delicious selection of scratch-made craft cocktails

12 Local Craft Beers On Tap

We have a great selection of craft beer from local Upper Peninsula Breweries.

cedar smoked bourbon

Whether you like it Cedar Smoked or just on the rocks we’ve got you covered with a great selection of premium bourbon.

Premium Bottled Wine

From local estate grown wines to curated labels from around the globe we have a great selection of premium bottled wine.

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Customer Reviews

Patricia Dehanke
Patricia Dehanke
May 17, 2023.
Jordan C was very friendly and helpful.
Joyce Stclair
Joyce Stclair
May 16, 2023.
Our server, Jordan, was so friendly, the food was tasty and the view was relaxing. Made the evening perfect
Lori Neurohr
Lori Neurohr
May 16, 2023.
Gabby was exceptional. Knew the menu inside and out and provided the best service.
Hannah Schaefer
Hannah Schaefer
May 16, 2023.
Award winning dishes with an extensive diverse menu! As well, our server Julia was attentive and knowledgeable. Butter and bread flight as well as the crispy chili tofu were favourites of our family. Definitely going to be one of those places we recommend if someone’s passing through the area!
Chris LeBeau
Chris LeBeau
May 15, 2023.
Gabbie simply crushed it. A true pleasure with Gabbie at the helm.
Glo D
Glo D
May 15, 2023.
Surprised to find such a nice place to stay right on the Little Bay de Noc lake! Our waitress Gabby, was the very best!! Great curry shrimp and white fish dish.
Coley Kid
Coley Kid
May 14, 2023.
Dinner was amazing and so was our server Josh! Super attentive and super friendly.
Amanda Henderson
Amanda Henderson
May 14, 2023.
Best food I have had in the 10 years I have lived in the UP. (And I was raised by a mother with a culinary arts degree). We go here every year for Mother’s Day! It is fancy enough to feel treated but not to fancy you can’t take the kids! I would HIGHLY recommend this place more than any other place in the UP. My husband got the 14oz ribeye with Tuscans potatoes (best ever), I got the walleye tacos and my kids had a burger, chicken tender and Mac and cheese. All the kids meals were even made just a little more special than normal.
LeAnn Bink
LeAnn Bink
May 14, 2023.
Melissa was a fabulous waitress! The food was wonderful! Big meals and very tasty!
Adam Sherman
Adam Sherman
May 14, 2023.
Top notch dining! Beef filet and walleye with smashed potatoes and rainbow carrots!
Google rating score: 4.7 of 5, based on 946 reviews