Guidebook for Sand Lake
Drinks & Nightlife
If you’re feeling adventurous and want to do a little exploring, head to the Northern Trails Bar and Grill about a half hour away. This is a personal favorite of mine. It is another large open floor plan so it can be a little noisy when it’s busy. The menu is fairly large and is what you would expect from a typical bar menu and I have never had a bad meal there. The wait staff is always fast and friendly and the drinks are typically strong. They do live music and karaoke some nights and have pool tables as well.
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Northern Trails Bar & Grill
7242 E 88th StIf you’re feeling adventurous and want to do a little exploring, head to the Northern Trails Bar and Grill about a half hour away. This is a personal favorite of mine. It is another large open floor plan so it can be a little noisy when it’s busy. The menu is fairly large and is what you would expect from a typical bar menu and I have never had a bad meal there. The wait staff is always fast and friendly and the drinks are typically strong. They do live music and karaoke some nights and have pool tables as well.
Essentials
This is 16mi away from the house so it would be best to get any additional supplies you will need on your way to the house.
Meijer
3700 17 Mile Rd NEThis is 16mi away from the house so it would be best to get any additional supplies you will need on your way to the house.
Marathon Gas
11340 Sidney Road5mi from the house should you need gas for the car or boats.
Food Scene
Decked out like a large open area Bavarian Dining Hall. They have lots of large long picnic tables that everybody shares. It is beer and wine only with the majority of the beer being German style Bavarian beer which is brewed on site. The atmosphere is loud but comfortable and the wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The majority of the menu is filled with your typical pub fare but favors to the brisket, ribs, and pulled pork side of things. The Bavarian The menu is small but there is a wide variety of schnitzel, spatzle, pork cutlet, pork loaf, and large pretzels. In addition to sporting a kids menu, They also vegetarian and gluten free options.
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Cedar Springs Brewing Company
95 N Main St NEDecked out like a large open area Bavarian Dining Hall. They have lots of large long picnic tables that everybody shares. It is beer and wine only with the majority of the beer being German style Bavarian beer which is brewed on site. The atmosphere is loud but comfortable and the wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The majority of the menu is filled with your typical pub fare but favors to the brisket, ribs, and pulled pork side of things. The Bavarian The menu is small but there is a wide variety of schnitzel, spatzle, pork cutlet, pork loaf, and large pretzels. In addition to sporting a kids menu, They also vegetarian and gluten free options.
If you’re looking for fantastic all American pub fare and craft beer than 57 Brew Pub is where you’ll want to go. 57 Brew Pub has handcrafted beers that are unique, flavorful, and will be some of the best you've tasted. They also offer fights where you can sample 4 different beers. They have a sprawling menu with standard pub far with everything from fish baskets and burgers to steaks, sandwiches, and wood fired pizzas. Pricing is right in line with the other restaurants on this list.
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Castle Brewing Co.
1310 W Washington StIf you’re looking for fantastic all American pub fare and craft beer than 57 Brew Pub is where you’ll want to go. 57 Brew Pub has handcrafted beers that are unique, flavorful, and will be some of the best you've tasted. They also offer fights where you can sample 4 different beers. They have a sprawling menu with standard pub far with everything from fish baskets and burgers to steaks, sandwiches, and wood fired pizzas. Pricing is right in line with the other restaurants on this list.
El Rancho is the spot to go if you’re craving authentic Latin American and Mexican food. The interior is set up like your average quaint Mexican restaurant. The food is good and they have a fairly extensive menu. From time to time there is even a Mariachi band that goes in there and plays music table side. Pricing is similar to the other restaurants around with most entrees being around $8-$10 and anything with seafood in it will be around $13. Service it typically very good but when busy, it is quite slow and you could potentially wait up to an hour for food.
El Rancho
301 S Maplewood StEl Rancho is the spot to go if you’re craving authentic Latin American and Mexican food. The interior is set up like your average quaint Mexican restaurant. The food is good and they have a fairly extensive menu. From time to time there is even a Mariachi band that goes in there and plays music table side. Pricing is similar to the other restaurants around with most entrees being around $8-$10 and anything with seafood in it will be around $13. Service it typically very good but when busy, it is quite slow and you could potentially wait up to an hour for food.
Turk Lake Restaurant & Bar is kind of like a Friday’s in the way that they have a little of everything on their menu from South of the Boarder selections to burgers, steaks, chicken, fish and pasta. The décor is casual with a laid back atmosphere. There is a lot of TVs around the restaurant; they have quite a few beers on tap, and a great outdoor patio overlooking Turk lake. Most entrees are between $8-$12.
Turk Lake Restaurant & Bar
161 S Turk Lake DrTurk Lake Restaurant & Bar is kind of like a Friday’s in the way that they have a little of everything on their menu from South of the Boarder selections to burgers, steaks, chicken, fish and pasta. The décor is casual with a laid back atmosphere. There is a lot of TVs around the restaurant; they have quite a few beers on tap, and a great outdoor patio overlooking Turk lake. Most entrees are between $8-$12.
American comfort food with a little Irish flair. The restaurant is small and quaint with really good food and service. There is also a kids menu available. They serve breakfast every day until noon. Breakfast is standard American fair with omelets, pancakes, and French toast. They also have some comfort food breakfast options like biscuits & gravy and corned beef and hash. Their day time menu is mostly hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, and Paninis but they also have a small soup and salad selection as well. Pricing is pretty reasonable with most breakfast options around $7.00 and most day time menu selections around $9.00.
The Green Harp
104 S Lafayette StAmerican comfort food with a little Irish flair. The restaurant is small and quaint with really good food and service. There is also a kids menu available. They serve breakfast every day until noon. Breakfast is standard American fair with omelets, pancakes, and French toast. They also have some comfort food breakfast options like biscuits & gravy and corned beef and hash. Their day time menu is mostly hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, and Paninis but they also have a small soup and salad selection as well. Pricing is pretty reasonable with most breakfast options around $7.00 and most day time menu selections around $9.00.