
Hessel
HESSEL BAY INN (906) 484-2460- This popular restaurant has served as the local gathering spot for years, its specialty very fresh whitefish both in sandwiches and dinners. Chef/owner James Romanuk must cater to both locals and the many affluent visitors with summer homes on the islands. So his menu is diverse, everything from scrambled eggs and eggs benedict at breakfast to goulash soup, prime rib, and lobster for dinner. A trained chef, Romanuk makes all his salads and soups from scratch. Clam chowder on Fridays is popular. Locals love his goulash soup with hamburger, green peppers, tomato, onion, and seasonings. Potato with ham and vegetable soup are also on the menu. Every Sunday breakfast there's an all-you-can-eat buffet all 8 am to 11:30. The Inn is up a ways from the harbor, but with a water view from inside or the front deck. From M-134 at Hessel, turn south at the blinker light and proceed to the center of Hessel. Oen daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., to 10 Fri & Sat. mid-April to mid-Nov. Handicap accessible. Family friendly. Full bar. |