The Straits

4.7

8 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

The Straits is the premier fine-dining experience at The Inn at Stonecliffe. Inspired by the Great Lakes and rich in locally sourced ingredients, our signature restaurant balances delectable dishes with bold cocktails and savory desserts – always reflecting that Midwestern charm. Whether you’re inside embracing the warming atmosphere, or on the patio for some al fresco dining with a view, you become part of our fine-dining tradition.

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Location
TBD, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Phone number
(906) 847-3355
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Cash not accepted
Executive chef
Joe Nardo

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

J
Julie
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My first time dining experience at The Straits Restaurant was wonderful! The food, décor & ambiance is elegant, yet fun & unique. As I mentioned to our waiter, concierge & manager, “The Straits is showy, but fun & different. Never a dull time.”
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ShkH VIP
Detroit9 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately, despite beautiful ambience and kind but terribly understaffed waitstaff, the food was extremely disappointing. For breakfast there are no healthy choices— even the oatmeal comes with sugar and butter. There are no low-fat or alternative plant milks. Dinner was also quite bland and unimaginative although the potato bread was excellent and they did offer extra on that! For such a fine hotel, the food quality is a serious shortcoming and the prices are high.
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Motownbeliever
Detroit14 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food we've had on the island. Cost more reasonable. The view of Mighty Mack the best. Service was attentive without being intrusive. My only disappointment was my Old Fashioned.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Best food, beautiful location. Quiet and wonderful
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great. Hotel is a beautiful property!! Service was very good and food was tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best places to dine on the island for a special occasion. Our service was exceptional, and the food was a delight. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff did not miss any detail by offering a free glass of champagne and a special dessert that had happy anniversary written in chocolate. The view from the Terrace of the Mackinac bridge and the beautiful grounds was stunning. It’s pricey, but worth it. You could easily spend the same amount on much lower quality dining experiences in town in the more tourist areas. At first, we were intimidated by the walk from town, but it was not at all a burden. It took maybe 20 minutes of walking on beautiful paved trails.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was fantastic. We had oysters, our two little ones enjoy their Cheeseburgers, our dinner was the steak and Amish chicken and one of each of the deserts. Very attentive staff, food came out with perfect temps and timing was fantastic. We had after dinner cocktails on the lawn while our kids played and we enjoyed the view. Would highly recommend dinner here and it is more formal. You can also sit outside on the patio for dinner which offers views and a fountain. The carriage ride from the Sheeplers dock was about 40 minutes to the hotel.
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI1 review
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at The Straits. Will definitely be returning, we may have found our new favorite spot on the island. Our server, Kahomie, was exceptional. 10/10 would recommend.
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The Straits is rated 4.7 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

TBD, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Additional information

Phone number
(906) 847-3355
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Cash not accepted
Executive chef
Joe Nardo

The Straits

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What 8 people are saying

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