Accommodations and Dining near Michigan Casinos
With more than two dozen casinos located in Michigan, the availability of hotels and restaurants is amazing. Many casinos have on-site establishments, but for those that don’t, there are still plenty of options. Our guide to the accommodations and dining near Michigan casinos helps you see what’s available near each of the Michigan casinos. When possible, we’re including award-winning establishments or those that get exceptional feedback from visitors.
Bay Mills Resort & Casino in Brimley
Bay Mills Resort & Casino has a 143-room hotel and 124 RV sites. This makes it easy to stay right on the casino grounds and near the 18-hole golf course, too. The three on-site restaurants will meet the needs of some guests.
Back Bay Grill & Games – A waterfront sports bar with pub fare and daily specials
The Loft – Seasonal pub fare
Sacy’s – Comfort food for breakfast and dinner
Brimley isn’t very large, and Superior Pizza gets the best reviews from the locals. More dining options are available in nearby Sault Sainte Marie.
Firekeepers Casino and Hotel in Battle Creek
As a Four Diamond AAA casino resort, Firekeepers makes it easy to stay on-site. The eight-floor hotel offers 446 hotel rooms and suites. There are also plenty of restaurants to choose from.
Café – Comfort food for breakfast and lunch
The Cake Shop – Specialty bakery for custom cakes
Chi Mon-ee’s – Breakfast, burgers/hot dogs, and pizzas
Dacey’s Taphouse – Craft beer and pub fare
Fortune 8 Noodle Bar – Asian fusion
Gapi – Hot beverages, sandwiches, homemade ice cream, and desserts
Nibi – Fine dining and Wine Spectator’s “2023 Award of Excellence” winner
Smoke ‘N Fire – Steakhouse
If those options don’t suit your needs, several fast-food restaurants are nearby. There’s also a Cracker Barrel, Big Boy, and highly-rated Corner Café that’s known for its biscuits and gravy.
Four Winds Dowagiac in Dowagiac
There is no on-site hotel this time, and the dining options are limited. Timbers Fast Food & Deli is the only restaurant at the casino. Timbers has a 15-seat bar and serves burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, salads, and pizzas.
For lodging, there is a Baymont by Wyndham in Dawagiac, but it doesn’t get great reviews. Instead, we recommend the Hampton Inn Niles. It’s about 20 minutes from the casino.
Tosi’s is a Northern Italian restaurant in nearby Stevensville. Many other restaurants are just as close. You’ll find everything from Italian and Mexican to fast food and comfort foods.
Four Winds Hartford in Hartford
This Four Winds Casino location also only has Timbers available for food and drinks. There’s no on-site hotel. Watervliet is minutes to the west. Peachtree Inn & Suites is nearby. There’s also a Hampton Inn South Haven and Paw Paw River Campgrounds close by.
Visitors can travel a few minutes east to Hartford for fast-food options and a few casual establishments. If you go west into Watervliet, get takeout somewhere and head to Arclight Brewing Company for a pint of locally made brews.
Four Winds New Buffalo in New Buffalo
The New Buffalo casino does have an on-site Four Diamond AAA hotel. When you stay on-site, enjoy stay-and-play packages where you get free golf, meals, event packages, or free play for slots and casino games. There are also several restaurants.
The Buffet – All-you-can-eat buffet options with seafood and prime rib on certain days
Copper Rock Steakhouse – Steakhouse that’s won Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” for 13 years
Kankakee Grill – Pizza, soup, and salad that’s an OpenTable “2023 Diners’ Choice” winner
Timbers – Deli and casual fare
White Birch Market – Coffee shop and baked goods
If you need other options, New Buffalo is a town on the shores of Lake Erie. Several waterfront restaurants are available, including Terrace Room, an Italian restaurant specializing in homemade pasta.
Gun Lake Casino in Wayland
Gun Lake Casino doesn’t have an on-site hotel, but they partner with Baymont Inn & Suites, Bay Pointe Inn, Best Western Plus Wayland, Comfort Suites-South, and Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-South for discounted rates.
On-site dining options are plentiful and include.
131 Sportsbar & Lounge – American fare
CBK – Brewpub
Grab & Go – 24/7 sandwiches and salads
Harvest Buffet – Lunch and dinner buffets
Shkode Chophouse – Steak and seafood
Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit
Hollywood Casino is a short walk from Comerica Park and Ford Field, which puts you in the heart of areas where restaurants and food trucks offer food throughout the day and night. Several restaurants are on-site, though there are many, many more in Detroit. The casino’s dining options include:
313 Burger Bar – Burgers and Coney Island dogs
Detroit Taco - Mexican
Dunkin Donuts – Coffee, tea, and donuts
Prism - Steakhouse
Red Lotus – Asian fusion
Sportsbook Restaurant – Pub fare
Urban Cocktail - Drinks
Hollywood Casino has deluxe, executive, corner king rooms, and luxury suites overlooking Downtown Detroit. Use your PENN Play app to check into your room, access your digital room key, make reservations, arrange parking, and check out when it’s time to leave.
Island Resort & Casino in Harris
This is one of the best for kid-friendly Michigan casino accommodations and dining. The hotel boasts 454 rooms and suites, but there’s also an RV park with 42 sites if needed. Splash Island is on the grounds and provides children and teens with plenty to do. Splash Island hotel packages include passes to the waterpark. The saltwater pool and whirlpool, Paradise Bay shopping, and Drift Spa are other hotel amenities.
Dining options are equally impressive.
5 Bridges Bar – Drinks
Coffee & Bakery Shop – Starbucks and baked goods
Firekeeper’s Restaurant – Casual dining
Horizons Steakhouse – Skyline views with steak and seafood
The Reef – Quick made-to-order fare
Reef Pizza - Pizzas
T. McC’s Sports Bar – Pub fare
If you need other restaurant options, head east to Escanaba for fast-food restaurants or Swedish Pantry, which is a Swedish restaurant known for some of the best potato pancakes diners have ever had.
Kewadin Casino Christmas in Christmas
This smaller hotel has no lodging, but there are partnerships in place with 15 hotels, including Alger Falls Motel, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express Munising, North Star Hotel, Sunset Motel on the Bay, and others.
Dining is limited to Frosty’s Pub n Grub. Foggy’s Steakhouse and Lounge is close by and is known for its large portions. Brey’s Fish Market is tucked on the shorts of South Bay and gets even better reviews.
Kewadin Casino Hessel in Hessel
If you’re okay with rustic accommodations, Kewadin Casino Hessell has an RV park with a cabin that has a loft bedroom, shower-only bathroom, and a small kitchen. Cedarvill Hotel is the only other option within 10 minutes. Otherwise, drive about 30 miles south to St. Ignace for accommodations at Bear Cove Inn, Budget Host, Firehouse Inn, or Super 8.
For dining, there’s the Nook Deli that offers sandwiches, burgers, and pizza from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. (weekends). Otherwise, drive five minutes south for family-friendly restaurants overlooking Marquette Island.
Kewadin Casino Manistique in Manistique
Nine hotels have partnerships with Kewadin Casino Manistique for casino guests. Dining is limited to the on-site Mariner’s Cove Restaurant, which specializes in casual lunches and dinners.
Heading west to the main town area offers more of a selection. There are fast-food options, but Flatiron Brewing is a local brewery specializing in pizza, salads, pasta, and wings.
Kewadin Casino Hotel & Convention Center in Sault Sainte Marie
This location has a hotel with 319 guest rooms and suites. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs. The hotel has a fitness room, arcade, and swimming pool.
Dining also offers a range of options, and guests of the hotel are welcome to order room service during restaurant hours.
DreamCatchers – Breakfast, lunch, and dinners featuring casual fare
Signatures Lounge – Pub fare
Trail Deli – Soups, sandwiches, and salads
If that’s not enough of a selection, Sault Sainte Marie has many other restaurants and some food trucks. Motown Nates is one of the most highly-rated food trucks in the area. Cross the border into Canada for additional choices.
Kewadin Shores Casino & Hotel in Saint Ignace
There is an on-site hotel, but it’s pretty small and has a total of 81 rooms and suites. There’s an indoor pool and whirlpool for hotel guests.
Casino dining options are limited to Horseshoe Bay Restaurant, which overlooks Lake Huron and provides casual fare. Campfire Deli is the other choice and has sandwiches, soups, pizza, and salads.
If you have the chance, take the ferry to Mackinac Island and eat at any of the island’s restaurants. The views are amazing. Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn gets rave reviews.
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge in Suttons Bay
RV sites and camping are one way to stay at Leelanau Sands Casino, but there are also 50 guestrooms with walkout patios or balconies. Only one on-site restaurant is offered. Big Dex features casual fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Guests may prefer to go to nearby Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and eat at Jack’s Taproom or Sweetwater American Bistro. The sister property also offers a seasonal The Grille.
Little River Casino Resort in Manistee
The casino resort has 292 rooms and suites, and there’s an RV park. Guests of the resort enjoy a fitness center, two indoor pools, an outdoor pool, and the Nectar salon and spa. What about casino dining options?
The Bar – Casino floor drinks
Big Lake Buffet – All-you-can-eat crab legs, prime rib, and more
Rapids Bistro – Sandwiches, salads, pizza, and grab-and-go items
River Rock Sportsbook & Grill – Pub fare
MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit
This is a Four-Diamond AAA casino hotel with 400 rooms and suites and a spa. Unlike many other casino resorts, MGM Grand Detroit is dog-friendly.
When you stay and play here, you’ll be amazed by the selection of dining options, too.
Breeze – Food court with Detroit Wing Company, National Coney Island, and Red Sauce (Pizza)
D.PRIME Steakhouse – Steak and seafood
Detroit Central Market – Fast casual
The Roasted Bean – Coffee
TAP – Pub fare
MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit
When you stay and play you get $40 in free play, so it’s worth booking a deluxe room in the on-site hotel. D.Tour Spa is also part of the casino hotel complex. Your choices for casino dining include:
Assembly Line – Buffet
The Food Court – Includes Chinese Food, Grand River Deli & Burgers, Little Caesars, and Sweet Ride
The Lodge Diner – Diner fare
Revel Steak – Steakhouse
Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet
This casino is owned and operated by the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Visitors will find a 132-room resort with an adjacent casino and golf course. There are also ATV and snowmobile trails and a coin-operated laundromat. and provides hotel rooms and a golf course. Three dining options are on-site.
Northern Waters Café – Donuts, hot dogs, pretzels, ice cream, and grab-and-go snack cups
Northern Waters Sports Bar - Drinks
Sugar Bush Restaurant – Comfort food
There are more choices over the border in Wisconsin. Boulder’s Outdoorsman Restaurant gets rave reviews for homestyle breakfasts.
Odawa Casino in Petosky
Odawa Casino has both a hotel and a parking lot for RVs. There are no hookups or waste disposal, however. The hotel and RV park are not on the casino grounds, but a shuttle service is available. Dining is available at Room 94, which focuses on pub fare and street tacos.
Ojibwa Casino Marquette in Marquette
Marquette doesn’t have a hotel, but it does partner with several local hotels, including Days Inn, Ramada, and Super 8. Hotels provide free shuttles to the casino and free play vouchers.
Within the casino are two establishments for meals and drinks. The Lounge offers drinks and live entertainment. Superior Eats services breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Drive north along the shore to reach other restaurants like The Vierling Restaurant or Iron Bay.
Ojibwa Casino Resort Baraga in Baraga
There is a small hotel with 40 rooms and 2 suites. AARP discounts are available for rooms. The Pressbox is the place to go for meals. Otherwise, there’s the Casino Bar for drinks. Cue Master Bar & Grill is a few minutes away and popular with locals.
Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Standish
Guests book standard rooms or king suites and enjoy access to a pool that has nightly adult-only hours. The casino and resort has a handful of dining options available.
Aerie Café – Café selections including soups and sandwiches
Creekside Lounge – Casino floor drinks
The Landing – Lunch and dinner options with prime rib on Sundays
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant
The resort and spa provide guests with luxurious accommodations with plenty to keep kids entertained while parents go to the casino. Dining options are also varied and cover every possible preference.
Ascend Sportsbook and Lounge – Sports bar
Central Deli & Slice – Pizza and sandwiches
Food District – A food court with options like Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Chicken Guy, and Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Legend’s Diner – A classic diner
Little Eagle Café – Burgers, sandwiches, wings, and hot dogs
Miijin Store – Snacks and beverages to go
Native Grind – Coffee and baked goods
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Steaks and seafood
Siniikaung Bistro – Asian fusion
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
With 137 guest rooms and suites, the accommodations at this Michigan casino suit most players. The casino also has plenty of dining options.
Bourbons 72 – Steakhouse
The Deli – A ‘50s classic diner experience
Morning Delights Café – Coffee, tea, and baked goods
If that’s not enough, the casino also has Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for fine dining nearby.
The accommodations and dining near Michigan casinos change regularly as some establishments are seasonal, and a fluctuating economy also plays a role in restaurants and hotels changing hands as owners decide to sell. One thing is certain, there are always plenty of options within minutes of the casinos.