
Enjoy a Chef Crafted Menu
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.
Amazing
Lake View
Excellent
Seafood
Massive
Burgers
Fork-Tender
Steaks
Scratch Made
cocktails
Weekly
Specials
Crafted & Curated
Beverages
Craft Cocktails Made From Scratch
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.
What’s New
Freshwater Blog
The Orchard – A Vodka Lover’s Dream
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Meet Lisa – Bar & Banquet Manager
Lisa Multhaupt has been with the Terrace Bay family for 22 years. Her passion for work is nothing...
Back of the House – Our Kitchen Family
Meet Joshua Curtis! Josh has been a member of the Freshwater Tavern family for a year and a half....