Kristin's Guidebook
Food scene
Family friendly restaurant with a laid back atmosphere and good home cooking! Just a few blocks away from Riley's Retreat/Henrietta's Hideaway in Union Pier!
106 locals recommend
Red Arrow Roadhouse
15710 Red Arrow HwyFamily friendly restaurant with a laid back atmosphere and good home cooking! Just a few blocks away from Riley's Retreat/Henrietta's Hideaway in Union Pier!
AMAZING local bakery and coffee spot - walking distance from Riley's Retreat and Henrietta's Hideaway in Union Pier. They also have gluten free options.
37 locals recommend
Black Currant Bakehouse
9911 Town Line AveAMAZING local bakery and coffee spot - walking distance from Riley's Retreat and Henrietta's Hideaway in Union Pier. They also have gluten free options.
Local coffee/deli favorite in New Buffalo - the Reuben sandwiches are delicious! At night, David's Deli turns into a cocktail bar (The False Front)!
56 locals recommend
David's Delicatessen & Coffee
30 N Whittaker StLocal coffee/deli favorite in New Buffalo - the Reuben sandwiches are delicious! At night, David's Deli turns into a cocktail bar (The False Front)!
Waterfront dining in downtown New Buffalo - enjoy a good meal and drinks on their patio that overlooks the harbor.
104 locals recommend
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StWaterfront dining in downtown New Buffalo - enjoy a good meal and drinks on their patio that overlooks the harbor.
Brewster's Italian Cafe
11 W Merchant StGreat Italian food located in downtown New Buffalo.
One of the best restaurants in the area - definitely visit if you are in the mood for some great seafood.
85 locals recommend
Timothy's Restaurant
16409 Red Arrow HwyOne of the best restaurants in the area - definitely visit if you are in the mood for some great seafood.
Our go to pizza place - they deliver if you are looking for a relaxing night in :)
41 locals recommend
Villa Nova Pizzeria - New Buffalo
134 E Buffalo StOur go to pizza place - they deliver if you are looking for a relaxing night in :)
Bite into a legend! This local staple serves up a good old fashioned burger. It is also full of old school arcade games making it a popular spot for kids (and those young at heart)! Note - they take cash only!
117 locals recommend
Redamak's
616 E Buffalo StBite into a legend! This local staple serves up a good old fashioned burger. It is also full of old school arcade games making it a popular spot for kids (and those young at heart)! Note - they take cash only!
A full service deli, coffee, and boutique beverage shop in downtown Three Oaks.
98 locals recommend
Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry
19 N Elm StA full service deli, coffee, and boutique beverage shop in downtown Three Oaks.
THE ice cream place to visit during your stay. A New Buffalo staple.
96 locals recommend
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StTHE ice cream place to visit during your stay. A New Buffalo staple.
The go to pizza place in Three Oaks - check out their convenient walk-up ordering window!
49 locals recommend
Patellie's
28 N Elm StThe go to pizza place in Three Oaks - check out their convenient walk-up ordering window!
Restaurant and bar in downtown Union Pier - they have a great outdoor patio and often have live music on the weekend.
Union Pier Social
Restaurant and bar in downtown Union Pier - they have a great outdoor patio and often have live music on the weekend.
Terrace Room
111 W Water StOutstanding Italian/Seafood on the Harbor in New Buffalo.
Located right by the Harbor in downtown New Buffalo - the perfect place to grab soft serve ice cream and a hot dog.
18 locals recommend
Nancy's
142 N Whittaker StLocated right by the Harbor in downtown New Buffalo - the perfect place to grab soft serve ice cream and a hot dog.
New addition to downtown New Buffalo - good food and great ambiance with a patio on Whittaker Street. Also - nice bar with viewing for game day!
Sonny D's Bar & Grill
New addition to downtown New Buffalo - good food and great ambiance with a patio on Whittaker Street. Also - nice bar with viewing for game day!
Sweet On Elm
Adorable ice cream/sweet shop in downtown Three Oaks - yum yum yum!!!
Incredible Italian food - the perfect place to celebrate something special. Make a reservation!
27 locals recommend
Duneland Beach Inn
3311 Pottawattomie TrailIncredible Italian food - the perfect place to celebrate something special. Make a reservation!
Exceptional Mediterranean food. A little off the beaten path, but there’s a reason it’s been around the area forever!
43 locals recommend
Cafe Gulistan
13581 Red Arrow HwyExceptional Mediterranean food. A little off the beaten path, but there’s a reason it’s been around the area forever!
Bars
The False Front
30 N Whittaker StChill craft cocktail bar in downtown New Buffalo! DO NOT MISS!!
Classic bar in downtown New Buffalo with a large outdoor patio in the back of the property.
56 locals recommend
Casey's New Buffalo
136 N Whittaker StClassic bar in downtown New Buffalo with a large outdoor patio in the back of the property.
One of our favorites! A distillery, restaurant, bar, and mini golf course all in what was a corset factory back in the day. We highly recommend you stop in for a cocktail or two ;)
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrOne of our favorites! A distillery, restaurant, bar, and mini golf course all in what was a corset factory back in the day. We highly recommend you stop in for a cocktail or two ;)
Grab dinner, hang out with an excellent cocktail, or do both! Located right off of the main strip in downtown New Buffalo.
Hummingbird Lounge
Grab dinner, hang out with an excellent cocktail, or do both! Located right off of the main strip in downtown New Buffalo.
New to the Three Oaks scene in 2024, this cocktail bar features veteran bar tenders serving up your drinks and a great burger!
Tom Cat Tavern
New to the Three Oaks scene in 2024, this cocktail bar features veteran bar tenders serving up your drinks and a great burger!
Breweries
One of our favorite breweries in Harbor Country! The beer list is always changing and fresh!
40 locals recommend
Transient Artisan Ales
4229 Lake StOne of our favorite breweries in Harbor Country! The beer list is always changing and fresh!
Experience a truly unique brewery setting - this was a church in New Buffalo that has been given new life as a brewery/restaurant. They have excellent wood fired pizzas! New in Summer of 2022 - a two story outdoor patio!
105 locals recommend
Beer Church Brewing Co.
24 S Whittaker StExperience a truly unique brewery setting - this was a church in New Buffalo that has been given new life as a brewery/restaurant. They have excellent wood fired pizzas! New in Summer of 2022 - a two story outdoor patio!
One of the first breweries to come to the area - great craft beer and amazing BBQ! Kid friendly as well!
235 locals recommend
Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer RdOne of the first breweries to come to the area - great craft beer and amazing BBQ! Kid friendly as well!
Laid back atmosphere - very family friendly, good beer and wood fired pizza! Great outdoor space as well!
95 locals recommend
The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom
9301 Red Arrow HwyLaid back atmosphere - very family friendly, good beer and wood fired pizza! Great outdoor space as well!
Located in downtown Bridgman (a 15 minute drive from Riley's), Tapistry serves up a solid list of craft beer and sandwiches. This brewery is across the street from Transient Artisan Ales - check out both while you are in the area!
64 locals recommend
Tapistry Brewing Company
4236 Lake StLocated in downtown Bridgman (a 15 minute drive from Riley's), Tapistry serves up a solid list of craft beer and sandwiches. This brewery is across the street from Transient Artisan Ales - check out both while you are in the area!
Brewery in Michigan City serving up great beer, solid food, and live music on the weekends!
45 locals recommend
Burn 'Em Brewing
718 Freyer RdBrewery in Michigan City serving up great beer, solid food, and live music on the weekends!
Voted the #1 new brewery in the US in 2024!! Outstanding beer and great outdoor space - you won’t be disappointed!
Seedz Brewery
Voted the #1 new brewery in the US in 2024!! Outstanding beer and great outdoor space - you won’t be disappointed!
Grocery
Union Pier’s local grocery and convenience store - they have everything from basic groceries, to a solid beer selection, and firewood. Conveniently located a short walk from Riley’s!
33 locals recommend
Union Pier Market
9905 Town Line AveUnion Pier’s local grocery and convenience store - they have everything from basic groceries, to a solid beer selection, and firewood. Conveniently located a short walk from Riley’s!
Your go to grocery store located in New Buffalo. Barney's has everything you need, including a great beer/liquor/wine selection, quality meats, and a great deli counter (check out the fried chicken!). You will not be disappointed!
87 locals recommend
Barney's
10 N Thompson StYour go to grocery store located in New Buffalo. Barney's has everything you need, including a great beer/liquor/wine selection, quality meats, and a great deli counter (check out the fried chicken!). You will not be disappointed!
Pick up your grilling meats for dinner at this butcher shop in Three Oaks!
28 locals recommend
Drier's Meat Market
14 S Elm StPick up your grilling meats for dinner at this butcher shop in Three Oaks!
Awesome grocery store in Three Oaks - shop for all of your locally sourced groceries and goodies here!
6 Linden
Awesome grocery store in Three Oaks - shop for all of your locally sourced groceries and goodies here!
Wineries
A truly picturesque winery and restaurant located in the heart of Harbor Country! They also serve their own beer and liquor. The food is excellent! Highly recommend for any special occasions!
150 locals recommend
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor RdA truly picturesque winery and restaurant located in the heart of Harbor Country! They also serve their own beer and liquor. The food is excellent! Highly recommend for any special occasions!
Located very close to Tabor Hill Winery, the Round Barn is a winery, brewery, and distillery all in one! The location is beautiful and they often have live music!
167 locals recommend
Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills RdLocated very close to Tabor Hill Winery, the Round Barn is a winery, brewery, and distillery all in one! The location is beautiful and they often have live music!
This winery has some of the best wine in Harbor Country - also located in beautiful Baroda close to Tabor Hill and Round Barn.
71 locals recommend
Dablon Winery and Vineyards
111 W Shawnee RdThis winery has some of the best wine in Harbor Country - also located in beautiful Baroda close to Tabor Hill and Round Barn.
Outdoor Rentals/Activities
Located in downtown Union Pier, Red Arrow Ride can help supply you with anything you need to add some extra fun to your trip! Check them out if you are interested in renting paddle boards, bikes, and/or maui mats.
13 locals recommend
Red Arrow Ride
16110 Red Arrow HwyLocated in downtown Union Pier, Red Arrow Ride can help supply you with anything you need to add some extra fun to your trip! Check them out if you are interested in renting paddle boards, bikes, and/or maui mats.
Dinges Fall Harvest in Three Oaks is the place for pumpkins, gourds, and more! Check out the corn maize, train, animals, and the occasional wandering dinosaur... The perfect Fall activity for kids and adults alike!
24 locals recommend
Dinges Fall Harvest
15219 Mill RdDinges Fall Harvest in Three Oaks is the place for pumpkins, gourds, and more! Check out the corn maize, train, animals, and the occasional wandering dinosaur... The perfect Fall activity for kids and adults alike!
A lovely place to walk/hike and take in a different side of Harbor Country.
51 locals recommend
Warren Woods State Park
Elm Valley RoadA lovely place to walk/hike and take in a different side of Harbor Country.
The perfect place to take young kids - a playground, splash pad, and small hiking trail all in one!
New Buffalo Township Playground
17425 Red Arrow HwyThe perfect place to take young kids - a playground, splash pad, and small hiking trail all in one!
Check out Outpost for bike, paddleboard, kayak rentals. Located in downtown New Buffalo.
11 locals recommend
Outpost Sports
105 W Buffalo StCheck out Outpost for bike, paddleboard, kayak rentals. Located in downtown New Buffalo.
Theaters
A classic art house and cinema. Experience the intimate theatre and art gallery and enjoy a unique movie-going experience of independent, documentaries, popular movies, foreign and foreign language films. The theatre seats 126 at maximum capacity, including cafe seating, and limited private balcony seating.
70 locals recommend
Vickers Theatre
6 N Elm StA classic art house and cinema. Experience the intimate theatre and art gallery and enjoy a unique movie-going experience of independent, documentaries, popular movies, foreign and foreign language films. The theatre seats 126 at maximum capacity, including cafe seating, and limited private balcony seating.
The Acorn brings great known performers and amazing new ones to southwest Michigan. Located in the historic featherbone factory, The Acorn’s friendly staff and volunteers, and an acoustically rich sound system combine for memorable experiences.
85 locals recommend
The Acorn
107 Generations DrThe Acorn brings great known performers and amazing new ones to southwest Michigan. Located in the historic featherbone factory, The Acorn’s friendly staff and volunteers, and an acoustically rich sound system combine for memorable experiences.