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Featured Restaurants in Ludington

Ludington dining options are plentiful, so you will easily find food you LOVE!

Even though Ludington is a smaller-sized town, we offer an amazing variety of restaurants, plus many other food and beverage spots. Whether your taste leans toward fine dining, pizzerias, groceries, sweets, specialty foods, cozy cafes, pubs, coffee shops, or good old fashioned family restaurants, Ludington offers plenty of places to eat. And you can’t beat Ludington’s small-town, friendly service. Our local restaurants will make your dining experience delicious and enjoyable! 

During Ludington’s busy summer season, there may be a short wait for your table. Thanks for your patience!

Old Hamlin Restaurant

Good home cooking since 1942, featuring homemade baked goods. American food with a few Greek, Italian, and Mexican dishes. Daily specials, including Vegan dishes. All you can eat fish fry on Fridays and Roast Chicken special on Sundays. Serving beer, wine, & cocktails. Historic family restaurant, downtown Ludington.

Mancino's Pizza and Grinders

Original recipes and uncompromised quality make Mancino's a local favorite! We use only the freshest ingredients and our grinder and pizza dough is made from scratch daily. Serving wings, salads, pasta, wraps, specialty pizzas and traditional favorites. Dine in, carry out. Delivery to Ludington, Lower Hamlin, and Scottville! Open daily at 11am.

Applebee's

Everyone loves Applebee's! Come in for a delectable meal at an affordable price. Try an entree off the menu, or order the 2 for $25...2 entrees and an appetizer. Visit our full service lounge, with Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6pm. Daily late-night specials and Carside to Go!

The Q Smokehouse

Taste the most mouth-watering meats, like chicken, ribs, beef brisket, and chopped pork... fresh from the smoker so it practically melts in your mouth. Complement your meal with sides like homemade coleslaw, baked beans and potato salad. Combo meals and desserts available. Check Facebook or the website for current hours.

“House

Visit Ludington's Sweetest destination! Serving breakfast until 11:30am, lunch, dinner & ICE CREAM! Sweetly serving Mason County since 1948, the Neal family welcomes you to Ludington. Try the new Peanut Butter Ball Sundae or the S'More Bar Sundae! Sweet! Downtown Ludington. Open daily in the summer 8am-9:30pm.

A family owned and operated restaurant for over forty years, Scotty’s is your place for a good, home-cooked meal. Known for our prime rib and hand battered lake perch- we offer a variety of dinners and Sunday brunch. Kids menu available. Large parties welcomed! Check our website or Facebook page for current hours and specials.

Asian fusion restaurant featuring appetizers, Katsu & Udon, Japanese and Korean dishes, Poke Bowls, Hibachi entrees, and Sushi including rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Enjoy a saki, cocktail, beer, or wine from the full bar. And try one of many exclusive flavors of Boba Tea: Taro, Coconut, Mango, Strawberry, Milk Tea, and Thai Tea.

Lakeshore Food Guide
Lakeshore Food Guide
lakeshorefoodguide.com

"Where's a good place to eat?" You'll find it in the Lakeshore Food Guide, published locally by Advantage Marketing since 1993. A full color publication with the lakeshore's best restaurants, specialty food stores, farmers markets, and more. Pick up a free copy to satisfy any appetite!

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  • Old Hamlin Restaurant
  • Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders
  • Applebee’s
  • The Q Smokehouse
  • House of Flavors Restaurant
  • Scotty’s Restaurant
  • Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi Bar
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More Ludington Area Restaurants

Ludington Harbor Cafe, 316 S. James St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-7434

Corner Cafe, 5474 West US-10, Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-1014

Bud’s Tap Room, 519 E. Dowland St., Ludington, MI, 49431, (231) 845-5895

We encourage you to support our local restaurants who work hard to provide you with a quality dining experience in Ludington. And please be kind to your server!

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