Weathervane Reserve
The Weathervane's stone building on its lawn beside the Pine River Channel, with the blue seawall railing and the red pierhead lighthouse in the distance, and a sailboat coming in up the channel

Charlevoix, Michigan · Since the 1950s

Waterfront dining on the Pine River Channel

Dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 4:00 to 8:30 PM final seating Happy Hour 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Reserve on OpenTable Call (231) 547-4311
The Pine River Channel, from the Bridge Street drawbridge

01 Our story

Stone, glass and the channel, since the 1950s

Panoramic view of the Weathervane's long stone exterior wall with rounded boulders set into the masonry

Overlooking the Pine River Channel, the Weathervane has welcomed generations of locals and visitors since the 1950s.

The building was designed by famed local builder Earl Young, and its historic stonework and distinctive architecture still frame the view: the channel, the drawbridge and the boats that pass along it.

Inside, the main dining room is anchored by a striking stone fireplace crafted from glacial boulders. There is casual seating at the bar, and in the warmer months the deck opens for open air dining and an easy evening of watching the boats go by.

A lantern mounted on the restaurant's fieldstone wall
Dining tables set beside a round stone pillar inside the Weathervane
Black and white archival photograph of the Weathervane building on the channel
Black and white archival photograph of the Charlevoix waterfront near the restaurant
Black and white archival photograph of the stone restaurant building from an earlier era

From the Charlevoix Historical Society archive

02 The deck

A front row seat to the channel

Boats pass along the Pine River Channel through dinner, and when a sailboat needs the room, the drawbridge lifts and the whole deck turns to watch.

  1. Umbrella shaded tables on the deck above the channel
    Umbrellas up on the deck
  2. The blue drawbridge raised, seen from the restaurant deck
    The drawbridge lifts for a sailboat
    A sailboat mast passing the raised drawbridge
    Guest photo Masts through the open bridge
  3. Boats moving along the channel toward the red pierhead lighthouse
    Out toward the pierhead light
    A boat passing the pier on the channel
    Along the pier
  4. Deck chairs and umbrellas facing the water
    Open air dining in the warmer months
    Summer umbrellas on the deck under a blue sky
    Guest photo Summer on the deck
  5. The channel at dusk seen from the restaurant
    Guest photo Dusk on the channel

    Stay for the light.

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04 From the cellar

Pour a glass, turn the table

A few of the bottles behind the bar, from Napa Cabernet to Oregon Pinot Noir. Drag, swipe or use the arrows; pick a pour to see the price.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Hall "Kathryn Hall"

Napa Valley

Choose a pour

Bottle · $270

Suggested pairings, our suggestions

Tap a dish to light up the wines we would pour with it.

Rows of white chairs set for a ceremony on the waterfront deck
A white wedding cake on display
Guests raising glasses in a toast
A dining room set with teal chairs
A dining room with windows looking out over the water

05 Weddings & private events

Say yes on a Charlevoix summer evening

Newly refreshed for 2026, our waterfront event spaces are made for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, private dinners and celebrations.

Choose indoor or outdoor settings, with the channel and the drawbridge as the backdrop.

Up to 60
guests for private dining
Buyouts
of the full restaurant for larger gatherings
Indoor & outdoor
options, refreshed for 2026
Call (231) 547-4311 Email guest services

06 Guest words

Northern Michigan charm, in their words

OpenTable rating 4.3 of 5 from 313 reviews · Tripadvisor reviews as featured on the restaurant's site

There is a ton of waterfront seating, so you don't have to worry about missing out... Tartar sauce remoulade is amazing on the white fish dinner!

Greg Todd · Tripadvisor

The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and had that perfect Northern Michigan charm.

Kara Hanson · Tripadvisor

Sat out on the balcony overlooking the water and draw bridge. Great time watching all the boats go by.

Tammy Frye · Tripadvisor

07 Visit

On Pine River Lane, beside the drawbridge

Address
106 Pine River Lane
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
Dinner
Wednesday to Sunday
4:00 to 8:30 PM final seating
Happy Hour
4:00 to 5:00 PM
Parking
Public lot parking nearby
Reservations
OpenTable · casual dress · $31 to $50
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The Weathervane's entrance lit up at dusk
The entrance at dusk
The Pine River and the red Charlevoix South Pier Light
The South Pier Light, at the mouth of the channel. Photo: Guettarda, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons