
Naubinway
| SHIRLEY'S
COVE BAR (906) 477-6061 The only bar in town, Shirley's is now owned by Gino and Ellen Farone, who used to own the Hog Island Country Store.) They run the bar with the same good-hearted, retro panache. It's been spiffed up a big lately. The bar has a fine view of the cove, township marina, and Lake Michigan. Food here includes Gino's homemade soups and chili, daily lunch specials (under $5— meatloaf is the most requested), and possibly the "best hamburger in town" plus frozen pizza and many sandwiches. There's a grassy area with horseshoe pits and a new pavilion out back. There's also a wood dance floor, and live music around six times a year. Often it's bluegrass. Expect some smoke, especially in winter when windows are closed and the wood heater is on. Turn south at the blinker light in Naubinway, go 3 blocks. Bar is on the water. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sun from noon. Wheelchair-accessible. Children welcome until 9 p.m. Full bar. |
| CAP'N
CARL'S (906) 477-1055 In this family restaurant, the family includes commercial fishermen based right here in Naubinway. It's no surprise that fresh whitefish dominates the menu: whitefish chowder, a whitefish sandwich ($5 with potato chips), and a 5-piece whitefish dinner ($11) with choice of potato and salad or slaw. No smoking. No alcohol. No credit cards. On U.S. 2 in "downtown" Naubinway, 2 doors west of the gas station. Open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed in Dec. Handicap access: call. |