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        Lake Gogebic


HOOP 'N HOLLER TAVERN
(906) 575-5555
As the name suggests, this small tavern is a friendly place, and not just for adults, but for children as well. (Video games are there to entertain them.) Carolyn Maves cranks out very good bar food in her tiny kitchen, while her husband George tends bar. There is fried chicken from the deep fryer, and flame-broiled burgers ($4.50 for 1/3 pound without fries, $5.50 with). In summer Carolyn has time to make quesadillas and salads. But in winter snowmobilers keep the kitchen constantly busy, and there's only time to serve soup made ahead. A picture window frames a view of Lake Gogebic. The eating space is not a big room, so expect some smoke. A small sand beach is next door. Trivia tidbit: this is the country's westernmost bar in the Eastern Time Zone.
On the north side of the mouth of Merriweather Creek on the short road and bridge that connects the center of Merriweather with West Shore Drive. From M-28/M-64, take the angled street that dips down from the highway to Lake Gogebic. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., kitchen open from 11:30 to 10 except Sunday from noon to 9 Eastern Time. Wheelchair-accessible. Family-friendly but smoky. Full bar.
ANTONIO'S
(906) 575-3581
In Bergland, Antonio's is the locals' gathering spot, an all-around diner/family restaurant. Its loyal clientele come for the sociable atmosphere, breakfast scene, and reliable service. It's known for good burgers ($3.39 for 1/3 lb.), subs, soups, and its Italian menu. (There's also a standard American menu.) Baked pasta with cheese and Italian sausage ($8) and excellent pizza are favorites. (Thin-crust is the regional specialty; deep-dish is also available.) The owner also has an Antonio's in White Pine. No credit cards; out-of-town checks accepted.
On M-28 where M-64 heads to White Pine, across from Mobil Station in "downtown" Bergland. 575-3581. Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Handicap access: assistance required. Family-friendly. No alcohol.
GOGEBIC LODGE
(906) 842-3321
The restaurant area at Gogebic Lodge really is a lodge in the old sense of the word: a big, bustling, family destination in rustic style. There's a two-story stone fireplace and lots of activity: in winter, snowmobilers at the bar (it has the best lake view), kids playing video games, an attentive wait staff circulating in the open dining area. Full menu. Soups are outstanding here, and the Friday fish fry is a big draw. There's a lakefront deck, but the new screened pavilion by the lake is in some ways even nicer.
On M-64, west shore of lake, 8 miles north of U.S. 2. Summer: 11-9. Winter 8–9. Bar to 2 Central Time. Wheelchair accessible. Family-friendly. Full bar.
THE ROOT CELLAR
(906) 842-3535
has grown over the years from an actual root cellar into a sandwich place into a resort with cottages and a spacious multi-room log restaurant with big dining-room windows looking out to Lake Gogebic in the distance. It has all the things snowmobilers want: friendly atmosphere, good food and drink, hearty portions, a stone fireplace. The big round bar is at the center of things. "Absolutely no profanity," proclaim several signs. Host Gene Kauranen insists on a family atmosphere and asks rowdies to leave. The extensive menu offers sandwiches any time, steaks, walleye, liver and onions, and daily dinner specials like Friday fish fry (at $8 on the low end) to prime rib on Saturday and Monday ($15 to $28). All prices from 2004. Homemade Italian beef sandwiches on French bread $6.45) are an unusual addition to the sandwich menu ($5.45 to $7.45) with char-broiled burgers. All sandwiches come with cole slaw and fries. Children's menu and senior portions available.
On East Shore Road nine miles north of its intersection with M-64 and 8 miles south of M-28.Kitchen open daily except Tues from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Central Time. Closed Tues except in snowmobile season from Jan thru sometime in March. Wheelchair-accessible. Family-friendly. Full bar.
NORTH SHORE FAMILY RESTAURANT
(906) 575-3222
Right next to Antonio's in the center of Bergland, North Shore Family Restaurant combines northwoods ambiance with big windows, a pleasant bar, and a rear deck overlooking the wooded township park. It's a beguiling remodeling of the old American Legion hall. Bill and Debi Rolston undertook the project when the White Pine mine closed, throwing him out of work. She had always wanted to have a restaurant, and now she does. Home cooking.
On M-28 at M-64. Open daily. Sun-Thurs 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri & Sat to 10 Eastern Time. Wheelchair accessible. Family-friendly. Full bar.
THE FISHERMAN
(906) 842-3366
enjoys the reputation for having the best food on the lake - and a great view, too. The dining area, small, quiet, and northwoodsy, has a stone fireplace. The room extends right over the water, with big windows on all sides. The cozy bar is a separate room. Gift shop in lower level. The Fisherman is the only Lake Gogebic resort to serve breakfast year-round. Pan-fried walleye is the most popular item on the menu, even for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. Another favorite is the lake perch plate with slaw, hush puppies, and more ($11 at lunch, a bit more at dinner). Dinner entrées mostly range from $11 to $15 and include an excellent fresh salad bar. Filet mignon also appears in an unusual sandwich at lunch. Lighter side entrées and children's menu also available.
On M-64, west shore of lake, 6 or 7 miles south of M-28, and 6 or 7 miles north of U.S. 2. Closed in April. Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun to 8 Central Time. Dinner served 5-10 p.m., Sun 2-8 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible. Family-friendly. Full bar.

 

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