Surprising and Delightful Restaurant Finds across Lenawee County

Lenawee’s dining-out options have expanded greatly in the past few years. The Hathaway House, Main Street Stable & Tavern (Blissfield) and The Grasshopper (Adrian) are long-term favorites of area residents and destination spots for people within an hour’s drive.

Change began when JR’s Hometown Grill and Sauce Italian Grill & Pub opened in 2009 and 2011. Other developments soon followed and today, Adrian, Blissfield, Clinton, Hudson Manitou Beach, Riga and Tecumseh have destination restaurants.

Finding and trying new, unique restaurants is increasingly part of the lifestyle and entertainment interests among people of all ages.

Here are 6 great recommendations! All are family-friendly.

 

 

  • Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill: (Adrian) Aubree’s is a laid-back pizza joint that includes restaurant atmosphere, banquet room, lunch buffet and bar.  Known for delicious Feta Bread, Signature & Classic Pizzas, Hand-crafted Sandwiches and Hand-Pattied Burgers. Don’t overlook the fine sandwiches, regular and seasonal dinner entrees and sides in the back of the menu. Aubree’s offers dine-in, take-out, catering and on-line ordering services. Aubree’s is proud to support all local schools and a number of charities.

 

  • Boot Jack Tavern: (Manitou Beach) Family atmosphere. From fried cheese curds to pan-fried perch, you’ll find delicious selections in appetizers, entrees, burgers, and more. Discover the amazing variety of upper-Midwest beers and ciders, Michigan wines and spirits. Good selection of family-friendly entertainment, including live music, trivia nights, and free Wi-Fi. Located in Manitou Beach near Devils Lake and Round Lake. Open every day.

 

  • Clinton Twelve Restaurant: (Village of Clinton) Clinton TWELVE is an innovative restaurant that offers an elevated dining experience in a casual environment. Locally-sourced and farm-fresh ingredients enhance the approachable-Americana menu where the focus in an all-American cuisine done well. Full-service bar sports a locally made maple bar top sourced from local maple trees. Outdoor patio and second floor mezzanine seating rounds out the modern hip dining experience. Family-owned and operated, at TWELVE every plate is a work of art.

 

  • Dragon Sushi: Authentic Japanese Sushi. (Adrian) Dragon Sushi has an extensive menu, including Soups & Salads, Appetizers, House Special Rolls, Deep Fried Roll, Vegetarian Roll, Temaki (Hand Roll), Sushi, Maki, Sashai and Katsu. Lunch Bento Box. Well-experienced restauranteurs. Receiving rave reviews from locals and regular customers from Ann Arbor, Toledo and farther.

 

  • Riga Tavern: (Riga) Family atmosphere. The very creative and inspired menu features something to delight everyone, every time! Incredible starters, soups, award-winning chili, salads, signature burgers, (amazing French fries), unique sandwiches, Taco Wednesdays and Fish Fry Fridays (after 4 pm) and desserts. Good people. A great place to meet friends or make friends. If you try it, you’ll go back!

 

  • Sal’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria: (Tecumseh) Dine-in, carry-out and catering. Featuring Pizzas, Specialty Pizzas, Subs and Calzones, American Baskets, Appetizers, Soups, Salads and Italian Dinners. For all Veterans and Active Service Personnel we offer 25% off all dinners any day of the week! We can’t thank you enough for your service!

 

Blog Article Written by: David Munson

January 2019