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As a photographer for much of my life, I’ve had the opportunity to travel across Michigan and the United States. And when I return home to Bay City, I’m al-ways reminded that my hometown is just as beautiful and multi-layered as any other community I’ve visited.

We’ve got more than our fair share of gems -- some hidden away and some that are right in front of us. My goal with this 2012-13 Bay City Bar & Restaurant Guide is that it piques your curiosity and helps you see Bay City with new eyes.

Bay City offers something for every pal-ate -- from American to German, Polish, Greek, authentic Detroit Coney dogs, vegan options, sushi and more. Half the Guide is dedicated to our restaurants, and the other side is filled with interest-ing stories and information about our nightlife. We’ve broken the Guide down by business districts to make it easier to navigate. So no matter where you are -- Downtown, Midland Street, East Side, West Side, Essexville, Munger, Auburn, Pin-conning or Northern Bay County -- we’ve got you covered.

Bay City is rich in history and, as you make your way through the Guide, you’ll discover there are great stories and folk-lore around every corner. Please take this opportunity to explore our city … and create your own memorable stories in the process.

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1215 Michigan Ave.

804 S. Farragut St.

432 N. Tuscola Rd.

1108 Columbus Ave.

1605 Michigan Ave.

2020 Broadway St.

1602 Broadway St.

1913 Kosciuszko Ave.

A & W Drive InnB&C PizzaBay City Bill’s Bar & GrillBishop’s InnDuece’s Char HouseGrampa Tony’s RestaurantKrzysiak HouseNiko’s Family DinerOle Tyme BroadwayThe Oasis

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608 State St.

6387 Westside Saginaw Rd.

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2470 Old Bridge Rd.

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4109 Wilder Rd.

6907 Westside Saginaw Rd.

4093 N. Euclid Ave.

7255 3 Mile Rd.

2795 Wilder Rd.

1905 S. Wenona St.

3005 Midland Rd.

A.J. Bailey’s Bar & GrillApplebee’s Neighborhood GrillB&C PizzaBerger’s Family RestaurantBest Choice PizzaBier GartenBig BoyBuffalo Wild WingsCastawaysChina GardenCracker Barrel Old Country StoreCrossroads InnGrampa Tony’s WestHarvey’s Grill & BarJack’s DeliLatitude 43Los Cuatro AmigosLucky’s Steak HouseMeaty’s BBQ - Meats & MooreMr. Hot DogMussell Beach Drive InMy BarNorth Point LoungePlayer’s Lounge - Bay Valley ResortPonderosa SteakhouseRed LobsterRusty Saw Smokehouse BBQSouper CaféStadium Sports Pub & Grill - Bay City Country Club

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863 N. Huron Rd. - Linwood

2338 S. Huron Rd. - Kawkawlin

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Annie’sBad Wolf BBQBest Choice PizzaGreen Hills Golf ClubH & H BakeryJudy’s Famous PiesKawkawlin RestaurantLinwood Corner RestaurantLinwood HotelNorm’s Country Place Bar & GrillPJ’s PizzeriaPurtell’s RestaurantSporty’s Wing Shack & Smokehouse Third Street StationTurkey RoostVillage InnWell Bar

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(989) 891-0100(989) 894-7093(989) 894-5560(989) 892-4222(989) 892-5557(989) 895-9005(989) 892-5741(989) 891-5006(989) 891-5005(989) 892-0621(989) 894-5500

804 E. Midland St.

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966 E. Midland St.

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BART’SBB’z Midland Street DeliBrooklyn Boyz Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaEudici’s PizzaHootersLucky’s Pub Midland Street JacksMidland Street PubO’Hares Bar & GrillRathskellerRiver Rock Café

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Big BoyDouble J’s PubEl MexicanoJ & R Center Road BarMandarin House Chinese RestaurantPonderosa SteakhouseSaginaw Bay Yacht ClubSilver Palace

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Bare Bones BarBQ & PizzaChuck’s Market RestaurantCoonan’s Irish HubD’Angelo’s PizzaHooligan’s Food & SpiritsNino’s Family RestaurantWashington Street Irish Pub

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507 W. Midland Rd.

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1100 N. Water St.

810 Saginaw St.

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American KitchenAtriumBrewtopia CoffeeChan’s GardenEspresso Express Coffee HouseFusion 1 CafeG’s PizzeriaGatsby’s Steakhouse & SaloonHeather’sIntermission DeliJimmy John’sKingfishMorning At Maggie’s Omelette ShoppeThe Mug @ WirtMulligan’s PubOld City HallPopulace CoffeeRiverfront Grille & Lounge - DoubleTreeRudy’s Red Lion DinerStein HausStock Pot DinerSweet Boutique & Chocolate LoungeWaterfront MarketWorld CaféZef’s Coney Island


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During the Civil War, the largest sawmill in the world was constructed south of Midland Street by H. W. Sage and John McGraw, where Veterans Memorial Park is now located.

The Midland Street area originally was called the Village of Lake City, but later was incorporated o� cially under the name Village of Wenona in 1866.

Brewery and restaurant. Serving award-winning steaks, pizzas, and a wide variety of ice-cold, hand-crafted beers. Open 6 days a week.

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Subs and clubs made using only the freshest, high-quality Boar’s Head meat and cheeses. Taste the difference! BOGO free with this guide!

Healthy Menu Items, American

BB’z Midland Street Deli


Authentic Italian pizza and traditional Italian recipes are our passion. We features NY-style pizza and homemade Italian entrees using the freshest ingredients!

Live Music, Buffet, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Vegan Friendly, Delivery, Catering, Italian, Greek, American, Bistro, Coffee, Seafood, Vegan, Dessert, Pizza

Brooklyn BoyzItalian Restaurant & Pizzeria



Bay City West Side’s oldest bar. Clean and inviting with the best hamburger and bar food in town. Entertainment Thursday thru Saturday.

Karaoke, Games, Mixed Drinks, Wine, Specialty Beer, TV, Jukebox, Food, Outdoor Patio, Karaoke, Games, Mixed Drinks, Wine, Specialty Beer, TV, Jukebox, Food, Outdoor Patio, Keno

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O’Hares Bar & GrillMidland Street Pub


Family-owned and operated since 1965. We offer daily drink and food specials. Great sports bar with 31 televisions. Friendly service, great prices.

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Eudici’s Pizza provides family-owned quality with national chain service. We deliver anywhere in Bay City. Specialty pizzas, nachos, wings, salads, cheese bread and more.

Daily Specials, Delivery, Italian, Pizza

Eudici’s Pizza


Bay City’s only cigar bar. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Offering dozens of specialty martinis. Cigars and hookahs always available.

Live Music, Food, Wine, Specialty Beer, DJ, Karaoke, Billiards, Outdoor Patio, Mixed Drinks, Darts, Private Parties

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Side. Populace adds to the growing di-versity of downtown Bay City by featuring pour-over coffees, a technique found more often in larger cities like Portland or Seattle. He offers handmade lemonades and a variety of other non-coffee bever-ages, and also sells local baked goods from Bay City’s Tiny Apple Store, 2282 E. Salzburg Road.

From Populace, Pero can make the short walk to work and go about her daily tasks. When lunchtime rolls around, whether it’s fresh sushi from Fusion 1 Cafe, 813 Sag-inaw St., or a falafel sandwich or Greek salad from World Cafe International Bis-tro, 200 Center Ave, there are plenty of diverse dishes to choose from, all within walking distance.

For dinner, it’s easy to see why Pero and so many others choose Old City Hall, 814 Saginaw St, for a unique dining experi-ence. With its chic, New York-style cuisine and great selection of fine wines and beers, Old City Hall has a big-city feel for fine dining. But it’s not just the edibles that make Old City Hall stand out; the building’s history is equally attractive. The restaurant once served as Bay City’s first municipal City Hall. In a time when Bay City was booming with the logging and shipbuilding industries, the city hall saw its share of lawbreakers since its loca-tion was along “Hell’s Half Mile,” a part of downtown Bay City that once housed saloons, brothels and everything in be-tween. Whether you’re a resident of Bay

Our restaurants run the gamut, from fresh sushi to plate-sized omelets to hand-made truffles -- and everything in be-tween. Our shops are diverse and fun, from fine jewelry to imported cigars to a block-long antique emporium. And our culture is rich in variety, from wine walks to outdoor concerts under the stars to viewing the stars from our planetarium.There’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a young professional fresh out of college, ready for a weekend with friends, or searching for a classic atmo-sphere that hasn’t outgrown the “way it used to be,” downtown Bay City is your destination.

Bay City, located in the heart of the Saginaw Valley, is rich in history. Our vi-brant downtown is a living showcase of historical architecture dating from 1830 — creating a unique, one-of-a-kind din-ing, shopping and residential district. The Saginaw River flows through the center of the downtown, lined with riverside parks and walkways. During warmer months, you might find yourself stopped at one of our drawbridges opened to allow the passing of a large, Great Lakes freighter or the Tall Ship Appledore, which calls Bay City home.

Bay City is filled with friendly residents who take full advantage of all the downtown offers throughout the year. Some, like Jesse Pero, are lucky enough to make their homes downtown, close to work and play. Living right above one of Bay City’s flourishing downtown businesses, gives Pero the perfect set-up.

“It’s convenient, close to work, and I’m able to take friends and family from out of town into great restaurants and shops.” Pero explained.

Each morning, Pero starts her day with a hand-crafted beverage from Populace Coffee, 1003 Washington Ave., down-town Bay City’s newest coffee shop. An-drew Heppner, owner of Populace, roasts all of his own coffee in his roastery lo-cated across the river on Bay City’s West


DOWNTOWN

Main Streets?” Bay City has many big city attributes, while maintaining a small-town personality. Longtime residents know it’s an inviting place where people can feel comfortable, and friends - new and old - are in abundance.

That’s part of the reason Detroiter John Palushaj chose Bay City as the home for the newest location of his restaurant, Zef’s Coney Island.

Zef’s Coney Island originated in the East-ern Market of Detroit in 1974. Not too long ago, Palushaj visited a friend who was living in Bay City, and decided over-night that this was the place for him. In November 2011, Zef’s opened at 201 Third St., and has thrived ever since. So if you’re craving a traditional Detroit Coney

City or just visiting, Old City Hall is a hot spot worth checking out.

You may find that as soon as the first warm day of the year hits, outdoor life blooms in downtown Bay City. From qui-et, wintered streets, spring brings a mo-saic of activity to downtown Bay City’s Wenonah Park along the riverfront. Art festivals, concerts and leisure activities occupy the park during all the warmer months. And during the winter, a beautiful holiday light display is set up at the iconic Friendship Shell adjacent to the park. No matter what time of year it is, walkers can be found taking in all of downtown Bay City’s classic beauty from the paths in Wenonah Park.

When you’re out being active and want to follow up with a healthy meal, check out Heather’s, 205 Third St. Along with a full menu, their large selection of vegan dishes provides options for people who have restrictive diets. Pero said she loves the “ornate uniqueness” that Heather’s brings to downtown Bay City’s dining front. Heather’s has a casual, cozy dining room with an artistic presence, making it a great place to hold a business lunch or to meet a friend for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Did you know that Downtown Bay City has been named of the “Great American

ing rooms, and its location makes it the perfect place for a wedding reception, business convention, and more.

With all that Bay City offers throughout the year – festivals, music, art, farmers mar-kets and more – it’s no wonder Pero and other residents, as well as thousands of visitors each year, find that lifestyle and leisure mix for easy living in the heart of Bay City.

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, downtown Bay City is waiting for you!

dog right in the heart of downtown Bay City, be sure to drop in to Zef’s.

Just down Third Street, one block west of Zef’s, you’ll find the Atrium, a European-style restaurant that serves up a full menu for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

Atrium’s whimsical, garden-like atmo-sphere offers guests a refreshing dining experience unlike any other. Their solar-ium seats guests so they can gaze out one of the many windows for a great view of the city and riverfront. Adjacent to the Atrium is the Stein Haus, a one-of-a-kind German pub that offers a va-riety of local and imported microbrews. Its elaborate décor and abundance of authentic German steins provide a sur-rounding worth seeing. Stop in for a mi-crobrew from Bay City’s very own Tri-City Brewing Company!

Just steps away, Bay City’s Waterfall Park invites guests to take in the beauty of modern architecture combined with the history of Bay City (it’s located where the former Third Street Bridge once stood).

If you’re looking for a place to eat where you can also watch the activities hap-pening on the water, the Riverfront Bar and Grill located at the DoubleTree by Hilton, has outdoor seating during the summer months. It offers upscale dining, comfortable and stylish hotel and meet-

Unlike other places, Auburn in Williams Township was never a village but became a city in 1948.

Auburn is the home of the annual Auburn Corn Fest, which attracts thousands of visitors during its weekend-long festival.

We keep fine dining alive and well. A team of four experienced chefs dedicate their lives to the art of food. An incredibly unique experience.

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Bistro, Seafood, French, Vegan

Shari at the Willard Hillton

MAP: Pg 3 | 1506 W. Beaver Rd. | (989) 662-6621

City Hall’s original clock was featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” on Spetember 16, 1937. The clock was powered by water from the

Saginaw River, but stopped because fish got into the pipes.


The City of Essexville is the only community in the county in which its policemen also are the city’s � re� ghters.

Despite numerous attempts, Essexville, which incorporated as a city in 1934, never desired to be annexed to Bay City.

Family friendly Chinese restaurant. Daily food and drink specials. Monday- kid’s day. Wednesday- senior day. Let us cater your graduation, wedding or other party event!

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Buffet, TV, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Vegan Friendly, Catering, Chinese, American, Thai, Vegan, Dessert, Korean

Mandarin HouseChinese Restaurant

MAP: Pg 1 | 3000 Center Ave. | (989) 892-9499

The � rst “farmers’ market” was along Saginaw Street, between 4th and 5th streets, where area farmers would park their rigs and sell freshly harvested produce directly from their wagons.

Nationally famous stuntman Harry “The Human Fly” Gardiner climbed the bell tower of City Hall on Oct. 17, 1917.

Rustic Comfort Food. Opening Fall 2012

American Cuisine

American Kitchen

MAP: Pg 2 | 207 Center Ave.

A garden of good taste in the city. Unique made-to-order menu served in delightful surroundings. Outdoor patio and private meeting rooms for groups.

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Live Music, Private Parties, Outdoor patio, Kids’ Menu, Italian, Pub Food, American, European, Seafood, Pizza

Atrium

MAP: Pg 2 | 1100 N. Water St. | (989) 891-1600

Join us for a good time in our contemporary dining room. Featuring fresh international cuisine and the area’s only sushi bar. Thursdays AYCE $15.95

TV, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Free Wi-Fi, Catering, Italian, American, Coffee, Seafood, Sushi, Japanese, Vegan, Dessert, Mediterranean

Fusion 1 Cafe

MAP: Pg 2 | 813 Saginaw St. | (989) 891-0551


Take a step back in time to the Roaring Twenties! Best char-grilled steaks and seafood around plus much more, all at prices you can afford!

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, TV, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, Italian, Pub Food, American, Bistro, Coffee, Seafood, Pizza, Dessert

Gatsby’s Steakhouse & Saloon

MAP: Pg 2 | 203 Center Ave. | (989) 922-5556

Open 7 days a week. Family restaurant offering a variety of specialty pizzas, pastas, burgers, Mexican, and more! Full bar. Delivery available.

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Live Music, TV, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Keno, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Italian, Pub Food, Greek, American, Bistro, Mexican, Seafood, Pizza, Dessert

G’s Pizzeria

MAP: Pg 2 | 1005 Saginaw St. | (989) 891-9400

Home cooking with locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables in an at-home atmosphere. We have the most unique breakfast and lunch menu in the Tri-Cities.

Breakfast, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, American, Bistro, Coffee

Morning at Maggie’sOmelette Shoppe

MAP: Pg 2 | 819 Saginaw St. | (989) 892-3142

An upscale, nostalgic sports pub featuring great food and friendly service. Home to Bay City’s original sizzler steak dinner for only $8.95!

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, TV, Daily Specials, Keno, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, Pub Food, Greek, American, Bistro, Coffee, Mexican, Seafood

Mulligan’s Pub

MAP: Pg 2 | 109 Center Ave. | (989) 893-4555

MAP: Pg 2 | 205 3rd St. | (989) 402-1116

Offering a vast variety of made-to-order foods and desserts for all palates. Serves breakfast and lunch all day. New dinner menu every weekend.

Breakfast, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Kids’ Menu, Delivery, Indian, Greek, American, Bistro, Coffee, Mexican, Seafood, Sushi, Pizza, Japanese, Thai, Vegan, Dessert, Baked Goods

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The taste and feel of a New York City or Chicago-style atmosphere. We have two great chefs and a friendly wait staff.

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Live Music, TV, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Vegan Friendly, Catering, Greek, Bistro, Coffee, Seafood, Thai, Vegan, Dessert

Old City Hall

MAP: Pg 2 | 814 Saginaw St. | (989) 892-4140


Hand-crafted coffee drinks, loose-leaf teas, house-made lemonade and more. Small batch roasted whole bean coffees from around the world.

Coffee, Baked Goods, Rotating Art Displays, Tea

Populace Coffee

MAP: Pg 2 | 1003 Washington Ave. | (989) 327-4007

Authentic German guest haus. Voted area’s best draft selection. Featuring Michigan microbrews, specialty imports, extensive wine list and an international lunch and dinner menu.

Mixed Drinks, Live Music, Wine, Specialty Beer, Food, Private Parties, Outdoor Patio, Daily Specials, Italian, Pub Food, American, Bistro, Coffee, Seafood, Pizza, Thai, Dessert, Baked Goods

Stein Haus

MAP: Pg 2 | 1108 N. Water St. | (989) 891-2337

Stock Pot DinerDiner-Catering-Limo-Event Planning-Supplies. Serving up good food and times since 1989.

Breakfast, Daily Specials, Kids’ Menu, Greek, American, Coffee

MAP: Pg 2 | 1007 Washington Ave. | (989) 893-9332 | stockpotcatering.com

An upscale, yet casual restaurant featuring seasonal outdoor seating, spectacular views of the riverfront, a variety of American and regional cuisine, and daily drink specials.

Mixed Drinks, Wine, TV, Food, Outdoor Patio

Riverfront Grill & LoungeDoubleTree

MAP: Pg 2 | 1 Wenona Park Pl. | (989) 460-1700


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Bistro atmosphere. International recipes, American favorites, steaks, and pastas. Fresh breads and desserts. Full bar, featuring craft beers and wines from around the world.

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Live Music, Healthy Menu Items, Outdoor Patio, Kids’ Menu, American, Bistro, Coffee, Dessert, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

World Café

MAP: Pg 2 | 200 Center Ave. | (989) 402-1110 | www.worldcafebaycity.com

Welcome to Zef’s, where everything is made fresh and homemade. Come try out large Greek salads and grand slam breakfast, you’re guaranteed to leave satisfied!

Breakfast, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Kids’ Menu, Greek, American

Zef’s Coney Island

MAP: Pg 2 | 201 3rd St. | (989) 402-1220

Chocolate shop with exquisite handmade truffles and confections. Comfortable for a break, meeting a friend, or picking up a treat. Coffee drinks, smoothies and desserts!

Chocolate, Dessert, Coffee

The Sweet Boutique& Chocolate Lounge


MAP: Pg 2 |MAP: Pg 2 | 201 3rd St.

Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus Ave., is Michigan’s oldest continuous theater organization.


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A few globally inspired dishes found re-cently on their menu include Australian Rack of Lamb, Seared Sea Scallops and Pan-Seared Shrimp. While the inspira-tion for dishes is endless geographically, Shari’s is certain to select as many local ingredients as possible. In the spring, many dishes feature Michigan mo-rel mushrooms, a treasure that is most abundant in the springtime and found in Michigan woodlands. They currently use homegrown tomatoes, grow their own herbs, and are working on growing their own greens. And that’s not all – Shari’s always has Michigan-made wines at hand.

Accompanying the Michigan wines, Shari’s has over a hundred other unique wines available, ranging in price from $20 to $200 per bottle. Chef Aaron at-tends as many wine tastings as possible and is always adding to Shari’s selec-tion, which includes may wines that can only be found at their restaurant. Twice a year, Shari’s hosts themed dinners where guests can enjoy seven-course meals paired with different featured wines.

In an unassuming location on the out-skirts of Auburn and just 15 miles north-west of Bay City, you can find Shari at the Willard Hillton, one of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s finest restaurants.

With its vast selection of more than 140 unique wines, an artistic atmosphere, multiple-course meals, and locally pur-chased fresh fruits and vegetables, it’s easy to see why Shari’s is a must-visit when wining and dining in Bay County.

Executive Chef Aaron Gaertner, a pio-neer for dining in this area, said he is “al-ways looking to do something fresh and new on the dining front.” He explained

that he is very interested in molecular gastronomy, a branch of food science that investigates and makes use of dif-ferent chemical and physical transfor-mations that occur during the cooking process.

When asked how Chef Aaron would clas-sify the cuisine offered at Shari’s, after a short bit of thought he replied: “New American based in classical French … but they go all over the world.”


In December, Shari’s features their “Greatest Hits Menu.” Since Owner/Exec-utive Chef Shari Rae Smith and Executive Chef Aaron change the menu every six to eight weeks, they bring back the things that guests “go bonkers” over and offer them throughout the holiday season.

There’s more to Shari’s than meets the eye. Making its home in a building nick-named the “Willard Hillton,” the history of what is presently Shari’s is eerily fascinat-ing. The Willard Hillton was built in the late 1800s. It is one out of only three original buildings remaining in the town of Willard, which is one of Michigan’s last known ghost towns. The Willard Hillton, formerly named the Beaver Hotel, was not only a hotel but also the general store, post of-fice, local jail and saloon.

Shari at the Willard Hillton seats 76 people in their four dining rooms. They are open for dinner Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and reservations are encouraged. Executive Chef Aaron Gaertner


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all the stops with their fish.

In Hampton Township, just five miles east of Bay City at 632 West Center Road, you’ll find J & R Center Road Bar and Nora Wiedyk, its self-described “man-ager, cook and slave here for about 100 years.” Wiedyk says what sets their fish apart from others is its freshness.

“We don’t use a thick batter, either. We use a light coating on our fish … but I’d have to kill you if I told you the recipe,” she laughs.

Like many Bay City restaurants, J & R’s features perch, cod and salmon only on Fridays. And perch is by far the most popular item.

“We’ve had people come from all over the place to eat our fish. In fact, we have people who go to Florida every winter and when they come back, they have to come here for our fish,” Wiedyk said.

On Bay City’s South End – a part of town with a rich, Polish heritage – the Oasis Lounge at 1913 22nd Street has been a popular eatery for five decades. They serve perch daily. On Friday nights, it’s

If you’re in Bay City and wondering where to get a great fish dinner, just ask any-one.

Without a doubt, Bay City is home to an inordinate number of restaurants, pubs, and diners featuring fish on their menus. The only problem is getting everyone to agree on which one serves the best fish.

Perhaps it’s because Bay City is so close to the Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. Or maybe it’s because so many of us are outdoorsy-types who fish ourselves. Or maybe we just love to eat fish…

Whatever the reason may be, we all have our favorite spots.

And Bay City’s favorite type of fish is perch. Sure, we’ll order cod or salmon or pollock once in a while. Maybe even shrimp or frog legs (although that’s prob-ably called seafood, not fish). But perch is the fish dinner of choice in these parts.

Most restaurateurs and diners agree that it’s the batter that makes or breaks a fish dinner, so taste is usually the deciding factor when choosing a restaurant on Fri-day nights – when many places pull out


golden dip batter on the fish that cus-tomers crave.

“It’s not too spicy, but you can tell it’s there. It’s not too much and it’s not too little, and people really enjoy it,” said Jon Schultz, who owns the Bier Garten with his twin brother, Jim.

Friday offerings include perch, walleye, cod, fish tacos, shrimp baskets and jum-bo shrimp. During Lent, they’ll triple their sales and go through about 150 pounds of fish on a Friday night, Jon Schultz said.

They’ve found success combining qual-

ity fish with fast, friendly service.

“We’ve been doing this for almost 20 years, so we have a pretty good repu-tation for quality and speediness and a friendly staff. Folks enjoy our deck in the summer,” Jon Schultz said.

“We’re a local pub serving great fish at a great price. Everyone knows everybody here. What more could you want?”

not unusual to see folks lined up out the door waiting for a seat. And it’s worth the wait.

“We are famous for our fish fries; we’re No. 1 in the Tri-Cities for our fish,” said Barbara Kramer, a longtime waitress/manager at the Oasis Lounge.

Everything is homemade at Oasis and the perch is prepared with a special fam-ily recipe. Other popular seafood items include cod, shrimp, walleye and frog legs. Side dishes include homemade coleslaw and potato salad.

“People come from all over and what brings them in is our homemade food,” Kramer said.

In downtown Bay City, the Atrium, 1100 N. Water St., always offers perch on Fridays during Lent. The Atrium offers an open, airy, European-style marketplace atmo-sphere in the heart of the antique and boutique shopping area along Bay City’s riverfront.

Across town at the Bier Garten, 8 State Park Drive in Bangor Township, it’s the

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Family-owned and operated in Bay City for 50 years. Casual dining atmosphere. Best prices in town! Open until midnight and until 2 am Friday and Saturday.

Breakfast, Kids’ Menu, Delivery, Wine, Mixed Drinks, Daily Specials, Itallian, American, Bistro, Pizza, Seafood, Dessert

Grampa Tony’s Restaurant

MAP: Pg 1 | 1108 Columbus Ave. | (989) 893-4795

The original Lafayette Bridge was a private toll bridge in the 1870s. The city took over in 1886 and the bridge was condemned in 1934. Its replacement, which is the current Lafayette Bridge, was built in 1838.

A � re on July 25, 1892, engulfed the South End between 28th and 32nd streets, destroying every building within 50 square blocks and killing one resident.

The name of Pinconning is derived from the Ojibwa language meaning “Land of the Wild Potatoes.”

Pinconning is famous for its cheese, developed in 1915 by settler Dan Horn and still produced today by several local businesses.

MAP: Pg 3 | 863 N. Huron Rd. - Linwood | (989) 450-3845

Open Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm; Saturday, 3pm-7pm. Ribs, rib tips, pulled pork, burgers, fries, nachos, and more. Award-winning BBQ catering available! Facebook- Bad Wolf BBQ

Daily Specials, Private Parties, Outdoor Dining, Pub Food, American, Mexican

Bad Wolf BBQ

Homemade pies with homemade crust and filling. Fruit pies, cream pies, and nut pies. Cookies, cream cakes, pastries, pot-pies and much more! Take-out only.

Dessert, Baked Goods

Judy’s Famous Pies

MAP: Pg 3 | 11 S. Huron Rd. - Linwood | (989) 697-4430

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Two million years ago, four waves of glaciers carved out the Great Lakes


MAP: Pg 2 | 4502 N. Huron Rd. - Pinconning | (989) 879-6050

Family-owned and operated bar/restaurant. Unique and home-cooked menu items. Daily specials! Fish dinners, great pizza, awesome burgers and sandwiches! See you soon!

Karaoke, Arcade Games, Mixed Drinks, Wine, Pool Table, Darts, TV, Jukebox, Food, DJ, Keno, Daily Specials, Italian, Pub Food, American, Bistro, Coffee, Mexican, Seafood, Pizza

Village Inn

MAP: Pg 3 | 212 W. Center St. - Linwood | (989) 697-5261

MAP: Pg 3 | 4502 N. Huron Rd. - Pinconning | (989) 233-1193

Michigan’s hottest wings! Try one of our 25 signature sauces. 8 premium draft beers. Also serving soup, salads, and pub-style burgers and sandwiches.

Live Music, Buffet, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Vegan Friendly, Delivery, Catering, Italian, Pub Food, American, Seafood, Pizza

Sporty’s Wing Shack& Smokehouse

In 1877, the villages of Wenona, Banks and Salzburg merged to form the City of West Bay City.

The Village of Banks was named after Union General Nathaniel Banks, who had no connection to the area but was selected by the Postal Service when a post o� ce was established there.

Family environment that features all-you-can-eat soup, salad and breadsticks Monday - Saturday 11am-4pm starting at $5.99. $2.50 Domestic drafts all day Monday.

Live Music, Buffet, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Private Parties, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Vegan Friendly, Delivery, Catering, Italian, Pub Food, American, Seafood, Pizza

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill

MAP: Pg 4 | 3500 Wilder Rd. | (989)671-0057

Casual dining with large deck overlooking the Kawkawlin river. Food and entertainment 7 days a week. Fun, friendly atmosphere for all seasons. Please come join the fun!

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Live Music, TV, Daily Specials, Keno, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, Pub Food, American, Bistro, Coffee, Mexican, Seafood, Pizza, Dessert

Castaways

MAP: Pg 4 | 3940 Boyscout Rd. | (989) 686-3558

Breakfast, lunch and dinners made-to-order with daily specials. Beer, wine, mixed drinks and Keno available. Fast, friendly service. Open Monday-Saturday 6am-9pm. Sunday 7am-2pm.

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Breakfast, TV, Daily Specials, Keno, Catering, Pub Food, American, Coffee, Seafood, Dessert

Crossroads Inn

MAP: Pg 4 | 3555 Old Kawkawlin Rd. | (989) 684-0869


Experience Harvey’s... Delicious food... Upscale atmosphere... Exciting martini selection... Great prices... Happy Hour Monday-Friday 2pm-6pm and 9-close... Appetizers starting at $2.95

Mixed Drinks, Wine, Specialty Beer, TV, Food, Outdoor Patio

Harvey’s Grill & Bar

MAP: Pg 4 | 4000 Wilder Rd. | (989) 686-3304

Upscale feel, casual prices on dishes including: steak cooked over a wood-fire grill, pasta, seafood, sandwiches, a full-service bar with 27 degree draft beers!

Mixed Drinks, Wine, Specialty Beer, TV, Food, Private parties, Daily Specials, Italian, Pub Food, American, Coffee, Mexican, Seafood, Dessert

Latitude 43

MAP: Pg 4 | 1013 N Henry St. | (989) 391-9868

Meaty’s BBQMeats and MooreCome and enjoy Bay City’s most unique restaurant with wood-fire grilled ribs, chicken, brats, gourmet burgers, and salads. Fresh food daily. Check Facebook- meatysBBQ

TV, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Outdoor Dining, BBQ

MAP: Pg 4 | 1411 S. Wenona St. | (989) 893-5413 | meatsandmooore.us

Family restaurant and ice cream shop featuring fresh burgers, homemade Coneys, fresh-cut onion rings and fries. Premium soft-serve and hand-dipped ice cream.

Breakfast, TV, Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Outdoor Dining, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Italian, Pub Food, American, Coffee, Mexican, Seafood, Dessert, Smoothies

Mussell Beach Drive-In

MAP: Pg 4 | 3540 State Park Dr. | (989) 686-0575


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$1 can beer 7am-6pm every day! Ladies night Fridays. $1.50 can beer and well drinks. $1.50 can beer Wednesday 6pm-close. 50 cent pool tables! Join us!

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Daily Specials, Keno, Private Parties, Pub Food, American, Coffee, Mexican

My Bar

MAP: Pg 3 | 3395 Old Kawkawlin Rd. | (989) 686-5070

Good food, friendly service, daily specials. World-famous steak sandwiches. Friday fish fry.

Kids’ Menu, Wine, Mixed Drinks, Daily Specials, TV, Healthy Items, American, Bistro, Coffee, Pizza, Seafood

North Point Lounge

MAP: Pg 3 | 2495 S. Huron Rd. | (989) 667-0690

Best sports pub and grill in the area, rock’n rib rolls and beer specials. Open to the public. Open seasonally from April to October.

Mixed Drinks, Live Music, Wine, Pool Table, Specialty Beer, TV, Food, Mixed Drinks, Live Music, Wine, Pool Table, Specialty Beer, TV, Food, Private Parties, DJ, Outdoor Patio, Keno, Daily SpecialsPrivate Parties, DJ, Outdoor Patio, Keno, Daily Specials

Stadium Sports Pub & GrillBay City Country Club

MAP: Pg 3 | 7255 3 Mile Rd. | (989) 684-6313

We serve great drinks, signature sandwiches and more! Open Sunday 3pm-9pm. Monday - Thursday 11am-11pm. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am. Weekend entertainment. Swing by!

Vegan, Breakfast, Kids’ Menu, Private Parties, Free Wi-Fi, Healthy Items, American, Seafood, Dessert

Player’s LoungeBay Valley Resort

MAP: Pg 3 | 2470 Old Bridge Rd. | (989) 686-3500


Housed in an historic Bay City building, decorated with lumbering artifacts and photos. Over 30 sandwiches, salads, homemade soups and sweet treats. Breakfast also available.

Wine, Beer, Breakfast, Daily Specials, Outdoor Patio, Catering, Coffee, Deli, Sandwiches

Wanigan Eatery

MAP: Pg 3 | 1905 S. Wenona St. | (989) 892-8303

Voted best pizza 2010/2011, and burger and fries 2011 by Bay City Times Five Star Favorites. Voted best pizza for Bay City by TV5 2011

Healthy Menu Items, Daily Specials, Delivery, Catering, Italian, Pub Food, Green, American, Bistro, Coffee, Mexican, Pizza, Dessert

D’Angelo’s Pizza


Fun, casual atmosphere, friendly staff, live entertainment, great food, and arguably the best fish in town! Everyone has a little Hoolie in them!

Specialty Beer, Darts, DJ, Food, Karaoke, Mixed Drinks, Private Parties, Shuffleboard, TV, Wine, Keno

Hooligan’s

MAP: Pg 2 | 3022 N. Water St. | (989) 894-2938

The east side of the Saginaw river � rst was listed on maps as “Lower Saginaw”. The name was changed to Bay City in 1857 because of the economic rivalry with Saginaw further upriver.

In 1925, Bay City’s � rst radio station, WSKC, derived from its main sponsor, World Star Knitting Mill Co., went on the air.

Great food, friendly service and your favorite beverages. Featuring daily specials for lunch, dinner, and drinks. Free Wi-Fi plus your favorite sports on flat screens.

Mixed Drinks, Wine, Specialty Beer, TV, Jukebox, Food, Private Parties, Outdoor Patio, Keno, Trivia, Daily Specials

Coonan’s Irish Hub

MAP: Pg 2 | 1004 N. Johnson St. | (989) 402-1177


Serving great authentic Italian food since 1981. Open seasonally September-May. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 4pm-9pm. Friday and Saturday: 4pm-10pm

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Live Music, TV, Healthy Menu Items, Private Parties, Kids’ Menu, Free Wi-Fi, Vegan Friendly, Delivery, Italian, Pub Food, American, Coffee, Seafood, Pizza, Vegan, Dessert, Baked Goods, Smoothies

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Fun, casual, Irish family pub and grill, friendly atmosphere, and wait staff. Walking distance from downtown hotels. Great food, outside BBQ, patio and live entertainment.

Wine, Mixed Drinks, Specialty Beer, Live Music, Food, TV, Daily Specials, Keno, Outdoor Patio, Pub Food, American, Mexican

Washington Street Irish Pub


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