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The Straits, Mackinac Island, MI

The Straits

4.6
4.6
8 Reviews
$50 and over
American
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The Straits is the premier fine-dining experience at The Inn at Stonecliffe. Inspired by the Great Lakes and rich in locally sourced ingredients, our signature restaurant balances delectable dishes with bold cocktails and savory desserts – always reflecting that Midwestern charm. Whether you’re inside embracing the warming atmosphere, or on the patio for some al fresco dining with a view, you become part of our fine-dining tradition.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (906) 847-3355
  • Website
    http://www.theinnatstonecliffe.com/the-straits
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Nardo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    American

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    American

8 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time dining experience at The Straits Restaurant was wonderful! The food, décor & ambiance is elegant, yet fun & unique. As I mentioned to our waiter, concierge & manager, “The Straits is showy, but fun & different. Never a dull time.”

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  2. ShkH

    VIP

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately, despite beautiful ambience and kind but terribly understaffed waitstaff, the food was extremely disappointing. For breakfast there are no healthy choices— even the oatmeal comes with sugar and butter. There are no low-fat or alternative plant milks. Dinner was also quite bland and unimaginative although the potato bread was excellent and they did offer extra on that! For such a fine hotel, the food quality is a serious shortcoming and the prices are high.

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  3. Motownbeliever

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food we've had on the island. Cost more reasonable. The view of Mighty Mack the best. Service was attentive without being intrusive. My only disappointment was my Old Fashioned.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Best food, beautiful location. Quiet and wonderful

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great. Hotel is a beautiful property!! Service was very good and food was tasty.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best places to dine on the island for a special occasion. Our service was exceptional, and the food was a delight. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff did not miss any detail by offering a free glass of champagne and a special dessert that had happy anniversary written in chocolate. The view from the Terrace of the Mackinac bridge and the beautiful grounds was stunning. It’s pricey, but worth it. You could easily spend the same amount on much lower quality dining experiences in town in the more tourist areas. At first, we were intimidated by the walk from town, but it was not at all a burden. It took maybe 20 minutes of walking on beautiful paved trails.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was fantastic. We had oysters, our two little ones enjoy their Cheeseburgers, our dinner was the steak and Amish chicken and one of each of the deserts. Very attentive staff, food came out with perfect temps and timing was fantastic. We had after dinner cocktails on the lawn while our kids played and we enjoyed the view. Would highly recommend dinner here and it is more formal. You can also sit outside on the patio for dinner which offers views and a fountain. The carriage ride from the Sheeplers dock was about 40 minutes to the hotel.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at The Straits. Will definitely be returning, we may have found our new favorite spot on the island. Our server, Kahomie, was exceptional. 10/10 would recommend.

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FAQs

The Straits is rated 4.6 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for The Straits

TBD, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Additional information

  • Area
    Mackinac Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Nardo
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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