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Bennethum's Northern Inn, Gaylord, MI

Bennethum's Northern Inn

4.9
4.9
2098 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for fine wines
HERE AT BENNETHUM'S, WARM HOSPITALITY IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. BECAUSE WE ARE FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED, WE PERSONALIZE YOUR VISITS AND ATTEND TO ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS. THE COZY ATMOSPHERE IS RUSTIC YET REFINED. THE FOOD AND DRINK OFFERINGS ARE DIVERSE AND HIGH-QUALITY.

Additional information

  • Location
    3917 Old US Highway 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735
  • Area
    Gaylord
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Parking details
    Large private parking lot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    American

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    American

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bennethum's Northern Inn consistently impresses with "excellent food," "outstanding service," and a welcoming atmosphere. Diners praise the quality of dishes like walleye and tomahawk pork chop. The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, supported by attentive staff and thoughtful touches like personalized anniversary notes. While slightly pricey, it's deemed "worth it."

2,098 Reviews

  1. Greg

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and value were excellent as always. Our waitress, Liz, was outstanding. The best happy hour in all the Northern Lower. The service and quality never waivers, always excellent.

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  2. Kkbernat

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our very favorite Gaylord spot. Always delicious, great service and atmosphere!

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  3. Donna

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love BNI every time we have been. From wonderful Happy Hours to beautiful evening dinner reservations. Food and service both top notch! We are foodies from the Detroit metro area, and Bennethums rises to the occasion! Love!!

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  4. Kyle

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic dinner and great food 10/10 and will be back soon.

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  5. Lindsey

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mom loved her birthday. Service was great. Food and drinks were great!

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  6. Meagan

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE BEST restaurant in Gaylord by far, this is everyone’s favorite place! Best food, drinks and service!

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  7. Michael

    Northern MI

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service, the Ruben egg roll appetizer is fantastic, so delicious. Steak and burger prepared perfectly, our server Danielle took great care of us.

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  8. Sara

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bennethum’s is one of our favorite restaurants. We love the food, the service and the ambiance.

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  9. Mike and Lynn

    Northern MI

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always delivers great quality food, service and atmosphere! Defently a gem of a restaurant in Northern Michigan.

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  10. Robert

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best food and service in the area . The only negative thing I can say is they do not have much in the way for vegetarian dishes for my wife but they will put together something if asked . Overall Benathums is upscale with an excellent wait staff …. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Bennethum's Northern Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 2098 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Bennethum's Northern Inn

3917 Old US Highway 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Michigan Ave
  • Area
    Gaylord
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large private parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Derek Kersey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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