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Chandler's a Restaurant, Petoskey, MI

Chandler's a Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2277 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International
215 1/2 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Chandler’s opened it’s doors in December of 1999 behind the historical Symons General Store building. It’s a cozy place with only 50 seats in the main dining room & 10 seats at the bar. When real estate is too tough to find - it’s standing room only! For a change of scenery, guests can enjoy dining in the wine cellar where they are surrounded by the 4,000 bottle collection that serves both the restaurant and Symons General Store. In the warmer months, guests can choose to dine outside, on Chandler’s brick courtyard.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Mark Sanche
  • Catering
    Whatever you are celebrating, we are honored to be a part of your affair. We happily cater events of all sizes and bring our core values as a caterer - food quality, presentation and outstanding service - no matter the location. <br /><br />Whether it’s catering an intimate dinner party at your home, celebrating new beginnings with a wedding reception or baby shower or getting down to business with corporate events large and small, we are ready to bring our spectacular cuisine and service to your next event and look forward to collaborating with you!
  • Private party facilities
    Typically we offer a four course tasting menu in the wine cellar. The cellar seats up to 54 people. Stand up cocktail receptions accepted. We customize to suit you. Call or email for specifics as availability changes with the seasons.
  • Neighborhood
    Petoskey
  • Cross street
    Lake Street & Howard Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,277 people are saying

Chandler's a Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chandler's a Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable food, wine, and service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Guests rave about the "amazing servers," especially Dawn and Paul, who enhance each visit. Despite occasional noise and cold spots, the overall atmosphere is "delightful," making it a beloved choice in Petoskey.
2,277 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Cincinnati14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Early in the summer season here in late April, but the food and the atmosphere are stellar as always. Nice to dine off-season when it’s a little quieter and inside when it’s still a chilly forty degrees outside!

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  2. william

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night. Definitely coming back on our next visit.

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  3. Lori

    Detroit33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best place to enjoy lunch with my friends on our trips to Petosky! Dawn took such good care of us too!

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  4. Scott

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS PERFECT!! Another great meal and service with Kim, she never disappoints with amazing suggestions and never gets our drinks wrong!! IYKYK

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  5. Colleen

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was delicious. Our server Dawn was excellent!

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  6. Kelly VIP

    Grand Rapids30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the scallops and they were delicious, as was our friend’s steak. Paul was our server and he was spot on. Really enjoyed our evening.

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  7. Nicholas

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, wine, and service were impeccable. Great ambience in the wine cellar. It’s our go-to place to eat in Petoskey.

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  8. Jim

    Detroit39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon was excellent. Peter, our server, also was great. Love the wine list.

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  9. Jasmin

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food - had the bolognese, crab cakes and banana pudding with a bottle of chardonnay.

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  10. Keith VIP

    Detroit24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Table close to bar, had to shout to dining companions. We have been here several times and never encountered this.

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FAQs

Chandler's a Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2277 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
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  5. Petoskey

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Chandler's a Restaurant

215 1/2 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Street & Howard Street
  • Neighborhood
    Petoskey
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Mark Sanche
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Whatever you are celebrating, we are honored to be a part of your affair. We happily cater events of all sizes and bring our core values as a caterer - food quality, presentation and outstanding service - no matter the location. <br /><br />Whether it’s catering an intimate dinner party at your home, celebrating new beginnings with a wedding reception or baby shower or getting down to business with corporate events large and small, we are ready to bring our spectacular cuisine and service to your next event and look forward to collaborating with you!
  • Private party facilities
    Typically we offer a four course tasting menu in the wine cellar. The cellar seats up to 54 people. Stand up cocktail receptions accepted. We customize to suit you. Call or email for specifics as availability changes with the seasons.
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