The Lake St. Clair Guide directory provides services you will need for waterfront venues for Restaurants, Weddings, Camping, & Vacation Rentals around Macomb, Wayne, St. Clair County and Ontario, Canada by Lake St. Clair, Harsens Island, the Detroit & St. Clair Rivers, and the North & South Channels.

Use our Facebook Group “Lake St. Clair Restaurant Specials & Events” and see what is happening today, or this weekend.  Find live music, food specials, and latest hours.  Lake St. Clair best bar events all in one place!

May 2025 – Summer Hours are Here!  Lake St. Clair has several locations to eat breakfast or an early 11am lunch with a Bloody Mary by boat with dockage – or come and enjoy the waterfront by car!

Map of 35+ Vacation Rental Units with Docks – Lake St. Clair & St. Clair River! Close to fishing & great boating! Book online with owners SAVE $$ – NO HIDDEN BOOKING FEES!

What time does the kitchen close at 25+ restaurants on Lake St. Clair?  Where can you eat late night?  Find out who is still open for food & carry out by boat after sunset!

Enjoy the latest edition of the Lake St. Clair RESTAURANT Guide!  Find boat dockage, seasonal updates, events, and much more about dozens of eateries, bars, and waterfront patios!

Welcome to the family owned Algonac Flaming Grill with full bar!  Enjoy great meals 7-days a week while watching the St. Clair River freighters pass as they travel the Great Lakes. 

Barrels & Vines BP Boat Gas & Non-Ethanol – OPEN ALL YEAR- is a short boat ride through the Swan Creek off Anchor Bay N. Lake St. Clair. Pick up those needed extra items…. Beer Cave, Liquor, fresh subs & sandwiches, fresh coffee served starting 5am and 6am Sunday’s!

Batter Up Waffle Company will be opening the Cove Cafe restaurant by June 1.  We are located next to the Fair Haven DNR Launch ramp!  Full traditional breakfast, waffle delicacies sweet & savory, along with quick carry out & Grab-n-Go!

Best City of St. Clair Things to Do, Restaurants, Shopping, and Vacation Rentals! Walk the longest freshwater boardwalk in the world then enjoy some great shopping, food, and outdoor eateries while watching freighters go by.

What are the best things to do in Marine City, MI?  Come via boat & use a FREE daily well to enjoy the town a very short walk away!  Multiple shops, restaurants, and bars, rent a gazebo for weddings, public beach, kayak launch, free parks, and more.

What are the best restaurants, shops, and things to do in the quaint waterfront town of New Baltimore by boat or car! Restaurants and wine tasting, bakery & candy shops, boutiques, gift shops, museum, and more. And, don’t forget to bring the family and enjoy our beautiful park with new children’s playground, fishing pier, and sandy beach…. all on Lake St. Clair’s Anchor Bay.

Best Fair Haven, Michigan Restaurants, Shopping, Things to do, Vacation Rentals, Fishing Store, DNR Boat Launch Ramp

BIGGBY COFFEE in New Baltimore is proud to offer a wide variety of beverages for the coffee and non-coffee drinker alike. You will easily find something to please your palate. BIGGBY COFFEE offers a wonderful compliment to our beverages with delicious meals and light snacks.

Visit the Blind Owl restaurant | lounge | sports bar downtown New Baltimore.  Creating an unforgettable dining and craft cocktail experience! Latin based menu with hints of the Florida Keys and the Middle East. Chicken Shawarma to Tex-Mex style. Also full sushi bar daily and many other weekly specials. Lunch, dinner, soups, salads and desserts beautifully presented.

Read all editions of the Lake St. Clair Guide magazine since 2001! Also read the latest “Restaurant Handbook” of over 30 waterfront area bars and eateries for Lake St. Clair.

Bouvier Bridge Marina & RV Resort is the best kept secret on Lake St. Clair! Nestled in the tranquil waters of Bouvier Bay, our cozy marina offers showers, laundry, clubhouse rental, wi-fi, game room, heated swimming pool, on site fuel dock with pump out, RV store, and more.

Welcome to Brasserie 1796!  Coming Fall 2025, our European inspired menus will be served within a brand new beautiful restaurant downtown New Baltimore.  You’ll find the freshest local ingredients crafted from our scratch kitchen – all served within an intimate elevated atmosphere.

Browns Bar on Harsens Island, since 1946, is a popular boaters’ destination for good food and lots of fun. A seasonal spring/summer/fall restaurant, we are located on the Middle Channel, just a short boat ride off of Lake St. Clair. We can do your party in private area or rent the whole place! Our specialties include burgers, wraps, generous salads, Walleye, and the famous Big Crunchy Fish Sandwich! Or come over via the Harsen’s Island car ferry located on M29 near Algonac.

On the Clinton River, Bumper’s Landing has completed a complete remodel in 2017! Enjoy inside or outside dining on the patio or at the Tiki Bar while watching the boats go by!

CC’s Dairy Bar and Espresso Stop is located right across from the beach and park downtown New Baltimore.  Stop by for frozen treats including soft serve frozen yogurts and custard – then top it off with one or more of 28 delicious extras! We also serve hot dogs, pizza, and beverages.

CJ Browns Boatyard Grille is located on Jefferson in Chesterfield Township. We are walking distance from several marinas… or stop by via car on the way home from your marina! We offer award winning specialties of Detroit style Pizza, ribs, chicken, and Lake Perch.

Clinton River Cruises are now CLOSED, due to owner retirement.  It is possible the boat may move to downtown Marine City in the future… that is TBD.  We will miss their many fun events! See full article here!

Lake St. Clair cloud cover live map!  Check today’s weather to forecast your boating day… includes clouds, rain, & snow to make your own forecast before heading out boating.

The Club Capri restaurant is located on a deep wide canal with boat dockage just off the North Channel near Lake St. Clair. Great views also of the St. John’s Wildlife Refuge. We are open year round, and have a separate room to host your banquets, wedding shower, and private parties.

Who has the best carry out pizza & broasted chicken in Clay, Algonac, & Fair Haven? Colony Party Store! Deep dish or round, Chicken & Wings, Ribs, Subs, & More. Pick up your beer, wine, liquor, grocery & party supplies to stock your cottage and boat!

Crews Inn on the Clinton River has been sold to neighbor Bumper’s Landing!   Dos Bumper’s, the new Mexican themed waterfront restaurant has now opened! Combining their huge dock space and riverfront boardwalk is a great asset to Lake St. Clair boaters.

The first two weeks of August, bring your family “tent” camping on the shores of Lake St. Clair at the Metropark.  Learn more about this new event here!

Fins Eatery & Spirits is located downtown New Baltimore. This two story eatery with large deck and 3 bars is the classiest restaurant in the downtown area. Just a block off Lake St. Clair… boaters may use the free public docks at the park to visit.

Fair Haven, Michigan – Anchor Bay / Bouvier Bay – Fishermen’s Vacation Rental House with Dockage Lake St. Clair is the “Guest House” cottage of the Lake St. Clair Guide Magazine! Cottage includes boat well & is close to Bass, Muskie, Pike, & Sturgeon areas.

Gar’s Special Burger!   Cut in half to help you handle it! See full Gar’s Menu below! Gar’s 32 ounce BOOMBA draft beer and free fresh made popcorn We have KENO at Gar’s, along with several TVs throughout the establishment for sports! Wind your way around…

HOOK – St. Clair Shores the newest staple along the Nautical Mile. Come by boat or car to enjoy our beautiful Lake St. Clair. The finest prime seafood, steaks, gourmet sushi, crafted cocktails, and exclusive hand-selected wines – along with plenty of appetizers, beer buckets & burgers inside or on our large deck.

The Island Grill, located at Mayea Marina, is a 2nd floor Florida Key’s style outdoor eatery which overlooks Lake St. Clair. Boasting the best BBQ’d burger on the lake, plus a full menu, and bar. Lots of guest wells, and wave runner access next to restaurant.

Jane’s Bridgeview Bistro is open for 2025 for breakfast & lunch (dinner coming soon)!  Located just off the Clinton  River on South River Road – at the corner of Bridgeview.  We are currently making huge improvements inside and out! (Formerly Boat Town Willys)

Long time local area chef of Dana’s Kitchen is at Jane’s Sans Souci Market serving boat and car carry out, and catering for large Island events / weddings!  Chicken, pizza, ribs, and much more!   Stop at our Harsens Island dock on the South Channel!… CARRY OUT DOCK!

Come to Lake St. Clair Metropark (formerly known as Metro Beach) … then stay to play! Visit us by car or boat and enjoy our beautiful park with many family fun things to do.

Lexington Village Theatre, The Village Pub, and Sweetwater Gourmet Deli & Bar are the most popular sister string of entertainment of the famous Brown’s Bar & CJ Brown’s Boatyard Grille on Lake St. Clair!  Come to the Lexington Harbor and walk a block from the marina for outstanding big acts, great food, and entertainment all in one complex.

Lighthouse Tavern is located in one of the oldest bar’s in Fair Haven. We serve Detroit style coneys, large perfectly seasoned grilled chicken Greek salads with artisan lettuce & homemade dressings, melt in your mouth corned beef sandwiches, huge burgers, and weekly specials ….. We offer a full bar with several specialty & craft beers on tap.

Lake St. Clair Guide has a map of Lake St. Clair Restaurants with quite the variety of fun and food with dockage around the water. Live entertainment, tiki bars, great views, bikinis & sandals…. It’s always fun to wine and dine at restaurants with the local boaters!

Come by boat or car! The weekly New Baltimore Farmers market offers fresh produce, foods, local artisans, food trucks, live entertainment and much more! Sunday’s 9am-2pm first Sunday in May through mid-October.

No Limits Fishing Adventures, a barrier free, handicap & special needs accessible fishing charter opportunity for Lake St. Clair!  Wheel chair access for two, with easy access ramp for the safety of our passengers.

Northpointe Shores RV Resort on Lake St. Clair! On-site marina, boat launch. Relax here with our new luxurious full amenities, waterfront fire pit, and planned clubhouse events.

The seasonally open Octopus Beer Garden on the Clinton River just outside downtown Mt. Clemens is where fun is on tap! Local craft beer, ciders, and seltzers on draft to pare with our chef inspired American summer foods! Weekly events, entertainment, and specials.

Off the Hook Sports Grill located just across from Lake St. Clair’s Fair Haven DNR Launch ramp is open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. A local’s favorite for cold beer – hearty affordable meals, and fresh roasted meats.

On the Bay Customs Boutique & Cafe downtown New Baltimore features Tropical-inspired patio courtyard (heated), inside cafe & Tiki bar, custom boater clothing, nautical gifts, Lake St. Clair & Michigan made souvenirs.  We serve a full line of seasonal beverages, cocktails, & TIKI style drinks!  Stop by for a great variety of Nautical, Coastal and Lake Home accents & decor when you’re looking for something unique for that special person.

On the Rocks Smoke House & Tiki Bar is open year round Wednesday-Sunday!  Waterfront & sunset view!  Upstairs remodeled waterfront Banquet Room & bar is available for your wedding or party.

Where to pick up the latest edition Lake St. Clair Guide magazine for FREE! Full listing of businesses from Detroit to Port Huron, Sarnia to Windsor which distribute the annual Guide.

The Pink House Tea Room serves brunch / lunch in a beautiful historic waterfront home downtown New Baltimore. We also have special “Cocktail” nights!

The Port O’ Call of Algonac is located off the North Channel, on the grounds of Algonac Harbour Marina. Come by boat or car, we offer waterfront dining in a nautical atmosphere. Enjoy our Tiki Bar and outside patio where our specialty fresh fruit cocktails are whipped up all summer long!

The Raft Bar – open year round – has lots of dockage at the end of our marked deep channel (which is shared by Bouvier Bridge Marina).  Located on Northern Lake St. Clair on Bouvier Bay in Fair Haven, visit us by boat or car… new for 2025 summer, enjoy the “Boat House” Sunset Bar!

Located in the famous Boat Town of Harrison Township, the River Rat is a hometown favorite.  We serve high quality and large portion meals.  A casual and relaxed nautical atmosphere beautifully remodeled, with full bar service, and great sports viewing.  Gluten Free, Family Style, and Party Trays are available.

Looking for a RV resort or camp sites around Lake St. Clair, we have them!  Both the U.S. and Canada offers many amenities, and bring your boat for fishing and family fun!

The Sandbar Waterfront Grill is located on Lake St. Clair’s southern Canadian shore. This waterfront restaurant on the Puce River offers live entertainment, 30 new deep water guest wells for up to 60′, and onsite fuel dock.

Shore Thing Market BP Boat Gas & Non-Ethanol -OPEN ALL YEAR- is a short boat ride through the Swan Creek off Anchor Bay N. Lake St. Clair. Pick up those needed extra items…. Beer Cave, Liquor, fresh subs & sandwiches, fresh coffee served starting 5am and 6am Sunday’s!

Looking for a small group charter cruise on Lake St. Clair?  Join us on the “Spirit of Lake St. Clair” Cruise Boat for for a Sunset Tour or a full day of fun. Great for parties and small group events up to 30 passengers.

The St. Clair Boat Harbor is a 132-slip harbor located on the beautiful St. Clair River. We also have campground / RV site, canoe & kayak rental, fuel, pumpout, and public boat launch ramp.

Tashmoo Distilling, New Baltimore’s hottest cocktail hot spot!  International award winning handmade vodka, gin, rum, & whiskey craft cocktails.  Our smooth Tequila base is sourced from Jalisco, Mexico making our version “authentic” to its heritage!  Stop by before or after dinner! DOG FRIENDLY patio!

Welcome to The Griffin in Fair Haven, MI – next to the boat launch ramp. Premium meats, seafood, and appetizers await you at our upscale venue with panoramic Lake St. Clair views!  Outside patio dining in season – come by car or by boat!

Lake St. Clair – A big lake but small enough for any size vessel – Everything you need to know to visit for the day, a week, or forever!  How & Where to Boat Here | Where to Stay & Dock | What do do for Fun | Trophy Fishing

The Voyageur downtown St. Clair is open 7 days from 11am right on the waterfront.  Lunch, dinner, cocktails – and we can host your wedding or party from 20-60 guests. Great freighter view!!! Separate Sports Bar & Bowling Alley Too!

Walker’s Landing on Harsens Island completely remodeled and larger! Fuel & hand dipped ice cream with dockage! Small local grocery store with fresh sandwiches, salads, pizza slices, hot dogs, beer & ice, bait/tackle, souvenirs, and more.

  What’s it like to boat on Lake St. Clair?  Take a short boat trip early November (7 minute video) from northern Lake St. Clair through a small portion of the beautiful St. Clair Flats, the largest freshwater delta in the world. We start in Bouvier…

Welcome to Zef’s Dockside in St. Clair shores!  Lunch & dinner – quality dining with panoramic waterfront views.  We can host your wedding, shower, & private party!  2 Floors with 8000 square feet of excitement!