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Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant

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Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant

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Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant offers signature and regional cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and is Charlevoix's only true waterfront dining, nestled along the busy Pine River Channel in downtown Charlevoix.

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Originally built as a grist mill, the current Weathervane Restaurant was converted to a dining establishment in the mid 1950s. It was designed by the famed local architect Earl Young, known for his curvaceous roof-lines and flowing architecture.

Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant offers signature and regional cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and is Charlevoix's only true waterfront dining, nestled along the busy Pine River Channel in downtown Charlevoix. Guests will enjoy unparalleled views of the water from inside, or choose Jeff's Deck for the ultimate in outdoor dining.

Watch the boats cruise by from this historic former Charlevoix gristmill and experience gracious lakeshore resort dining. Fresh is always the word at Stafford’s. Enjoy the Weathervane Restaurant’s many signature appetizers, entrees and desserts as well as its trademark architectural stonework. The bar is always a lively place, and the new outdoor dining spot, Jeff's Deck, is scheduled to stay open all year long.

Address: 106 Pine River Ln, Charlevoix, MI 49720, USA
Phone: (231) 547-4311
moc.sdroffats@aidemenavrehtaew
State: Michigan
County: Charlevoix County
City: Charlevoix
Zip Code: 49720


Opening Hours

Monday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

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Reviews
What a delightful culinary experience you'll not want to miss we during a visit to Charlevoix! We made reservations recommended and were treated to a waterfront table with a great view of boat traffic sailing under the drawbridge. The historic boulder stonework and fireplace added to the bright and festive dining atmosphere. They have an extensive cocktail and wine selection of which we took great advantage of! We leisurely dined on shrimp cocktail appetizers, lobster roll and whitefish dinners, and topped it off the evening with an incredible dessert and specialty coffee. The service was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this dining venue for anyone travelling through the Charlevoix, Mi area.
The atmosphere and service here can’t be beat. A lovely place to have a meal and watch the boats pass under the bridge. Drinks were delicious limoncello gin fizz and a strawberry wine spritz. Both were refreshing and not sweet- perfect. Our salads Caesar and house were fresh and the homemade Caesar dressing was great. My husband enjoyed the prime rib and although my whitefish was a bit dry and overcooked it was still an enjoyable meal overall. We would definitely go back.
I believe in being honest and offering help where I can. Now, in no way, shape or form is this a negative review, just a few observations as i see them.nFor having THE premier spot for being the best restaurant in town, a couple of things just fell a little flat for me. Walking in, it looked a little dated, not untidy, dirty or unkept, just complacent. You can tell it's been here for a while.nI ordered the Shrimp Pappardelle, and added the sautéed morel mushrooms. It was a good dish, the pasta was very tender, but not over done, the shrimp were good sized and cooked perfectly and the roasted tomatoes were excellent. But for a small $38 plate of pasta, three shrimp was a disappointment. Now, maybe it's because I live on the gulf coast where 6 shrimp is the minimum, and maybe I'm just spoiled. I added the morels because I NEVER see them on a menu, and we're on a pretty special vacation, so I accepted the $18 add on. And don't get me wrong they were great, sautéed with the right amount of garlic, they were young and fresh with a slight nuttyness. They just looked sad and lonely on their own little plate. It was a great pairing with the pasta, so I would have preferred if they'd be dressed and plated together.nWe also ordered the Filet Mignon, which was incredibly tender and grilled to perfection. The minced onion and roasted tomato topping was a great touch. The filet was nestled in soft fluffy whipped potatoes and the demi-glaze brought it all together. Very nice plating.nNow, saving the best for last. The Crab Cakes were the best I've ever had! Again, maybe they're just prepaired differently in the South, where most of the time what you get is a cake of fishy crabby favored stuffing that's been taken out of the freezer and dropped in the deep frier. But let me tell you, these are not that at all! These Crab Cakes are light and fresh, not gummy and soft. The crust on the outside was just right and nest of shoestring sweet potatoes gave it that crispy touch to finish. Well done!
The restaurant has a great view from the patio. The menu offered variety and the food was delicious. We and our teenager daughters enjoyed it! One daughter left her D&D dice behind. When we returned the staff searched high and low and they were found. We highly recommend this place.
The Weathervane is definitely a spot for the experience—beautiful location right on the water, upscale look and super cute inside, with fancier service that makes you feel like you’re somewhere special. It’s expensive like… really expensive, which would be totally fine if the food lived up to the price tag.nnI ordered the $52 filet, and unfortunately, it was overcooked—not terrible, but definitely not the mind-blowing, perfectly prepared meal you’d hope for at that price. Overall, the food was fine, just not memorable.nnStill, if you’re looking for a fancy spot with great ambiance and don’t mind paying more for the atmosphere than the meal, it’s worth checking out.
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