Mark's Guidebook

Mark
Mark's Guidebook

Food scene

Excellent Lake Superior Whitefish caught fresh daily. At least during the summer months.
53 habitants recommandent
The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S Front St
53 habitants recommandent
Excellent Lake Superior Whitefish caught fresh daily. At least during the summer months.
Located in a historic building with movies playing all day long. Eclectic menu.
32 habitants recommandent
The Delft Bistro
139 W Washington St
32 habitants recommandent
Located in a historic building with movies playing all day long. Eclectic menu.
Great Italian restaurant since 1981.
14 habitants recommandent
Casa Calabria Restaurant & Lounge
1106 N 3rd St
14 habitants recommandent
Great Italian restaurant since 1981.
An old Marquette standby whose menu has never changed. Simple American fare with very reasonable prices.
27 habitants recommandent
Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge
927 N 3rd St
27 habitants recommandent
An old Marquette standby whose menu has never changed. Simple American fare with very reasonable prices.
Located in a historic old train building with very good food.
15 habitants recommandent
Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery
105 E Washington St
15 habitants recommandent
Located in a historic old train building with very good food.
Typically a college bar scene restaurant. Known for their simple, but great food.
27 habitants recommandent
Stuckos Pub Grill
900 N 3rd St
27 habitants recommandent
Typically a college bar scene restaurant. Known for their simple, but great food.
Excellent Mexican food that everyone loves.
La Catrina Cocina Mexicana
3165 Wright Street
Excellent Mexican food that everyone loves.
Reopened over 10 years ago, this restaurant/malt shop/candy store has been in business since the 1890s. Only two families have owned it.
47 habitants recommandent
Donckers
137 W Washington St
47 habitants recommandent
Reopened over 10 years ago, this restaurant/malt shop/candy store has been in business since the 1890s. Only two families have owned it.
Top of the line Marquette restaurant with excellent service, but a little pricey.
13 habitants recommandent
Elizabeth's Chop House
113 S Front St
13 habitants recommandent
Top of the line Marquette restaurant with excellent service, but a little pricey.
A family owned Italian restaurant that has been in business over 60 years. I don’t think the decor has been updated in 60 years either, but the food is great and the prices are reasonable.
6 habitants recommandent
Villa Capri Italian Cuisine
2100 US-41
6 habitants recommandent
A family owned Italian restaurant that has been in business over 60 years. I don’t think the decor has been updated in 60 years either, but the food is great and the prices are reasonable.
A popular bar/restaurant that serves eclectic, tasty food at reasonable prices.
27 habitants recommandent
Portside Inn
239 W Washington St
27 habitants recommandent
A popular bar/restaurant that serves eclectic, tasty food at reasonable prices.
A pub style restaurant that has its ups and downs, but many people appreciate it.
19 habitants recommandent
Landmark Inn
230 N Front St
19 habitants recommandent
A pub style restaurant that has its ups and downs, but many people appreciate it.
Mexican cuisine with great views of the Lower Harbor.
18 habitants recommandent
Sol Azteca
105 E Washington St
18 habitants recommandent
Mexican cuisine with great views of the Lower Harbor.
Marquette’s only wine bar. They Also offer cocktails and beer. Limited menu but very tasty food.  A tad bit on the pricey side.
21 habitants recommandent
Zephyr Winebar + Café
215 S Front St
21 habitants recommandent
Marquette’s only wine bar. They Also offer cocktails and beer. Limited menu but very tasty food.  A tad bit on the pricey side.
Popular restaurant on N. 3rd St. that has great breakfast and lunches.  They have a history of using wholesome and organic ingredients.
20 habitants recommandent
Café BODEGA
517 N 3rd St
20 habitants recommandent
Popular restaurant on N. 3rd St. that has great breakfast and lunches.  They have a history of using wholesome and organic ingredients.
If you want an excellent burger, homemade fries and a cocktail, the food is great but the atmosphere is very simple. It’s a bar after all, but an exceptionally clean bar including the restrooms.
Pat's Bar
922 West Washington Street
If you want an excellent burger, homemade fries and a cocktail, the food is great but the atmosphere is very simple. It’s a bar after all, but an exceptionally clean bar including the restrooms.
Part of a national chain, but the food is predictable and the wait staff is stupendous.
Red Lobster
2923 U.S. 41
Part of a national chain, but the food is predictable and the wait staff is stupendous.
If you like German, you will like this place. Pretty authentic, but very small.
34 habitants recommandent
Steinhaus
102 W Washington St
34 habitants recommandent
If you like German, you will like this place. Pretty authentic, but very small.
A French patisserie located right downtown. somewhat pricey.
231 W Washington St
231 West Washington Street
A French patisserie located right downtown. somewhat pricey.
Great place to grab a quick light breakfast of a muffin or some pastry and a sandwich and soup for lunch.
23 habitants recommandent
Babycakes Muffin Co
223 W Washington St
23 habitants recommandent
Great place to grab a quick light breakfast of a muffin or some pastry and a sandwich and soup for lunch.
I have been going to the Coachlight for breakfast since I was in college. Very simple decor, but great breakfasts at reasonable prices. Not opened after lunch.
Coachlight Restaurant
423 W Washington St
I have been going to the Coachlight for breakfast since I was in college. Very simple decor, but great breakfasts at reasonable prices. Not opened after lunch.

Neighborhoods

Historic old homes worth driving by especially from Front St., East to Lake Superior.
East Ridge Street
East Ridge Street
Historic old homes worth driving by especially from Front St., East to Lake Superior.
Nice tree lined drive with relatively new homes. Nothing overly special, but it is scenic. At least to someone like me who likes looking at houses.
Huron Woods Drive
Huron Woods Drive
Nice tree lined drive with relatively new homes. Nothing overly special, but it is scenic. At least to someone like me who likes looking at houses.
Located across from Shiras Hills, these homes overlook the lake.
Lakeview Drive
Lakeview Drive
Located across from Shiras Hills, these homes overlook the lake.

Conseils sur la ville

Que faut-il apporter?

What to Wear

There is NO place in Marquette that you would need to wear a suit or a fancy dress. Not even at Elizabeth’s Chop House.Casual attire is accepted anywhere.
Coutumes et culture

Marquette Folks

Expect the local people especially natives to greet you with a smile, a hello and “how are you doing? “. We are just that way.
Que faut-il apporter?

What to Wear

Casual, casual, casual. Marquette is definitely not dressy. You don’t need a suit or tie or dress anywhere.
Que faut-il apporter?

What to Wear.

Casual, casual, casual. Suits and dresses are not required anywhere in Marquette.