It can be a challenge to find good eats when traveling.
Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of restaurants located here in Manson that is just too good to pass up during your next visit. So be sure to book your stay at The Lodge as your rest stop after a day of experiencing these wonderful local meals.
So take a seat, check out the menu, and enjoy a great dining experience from one of these fine restaurants! Your server will be with you shortly.
Sunset Bar & Grill
First up on our list is Sunset Manson Bar & Grill. Just a 6 min walk from the Lodge, this colorful restaurant has a rich atmosphere and is perfect for the entire family to enjoy.
Are you curious about what’s good on the Sunset Manson menu? We love their Bistro Burger. But, if you’re after food AND drinks, try their Tipsy Beeker drink off the drink menu.
Hours of operation:
- Monday, Thursday, & Sunday 3 PM – 9 PM
- Friday & Saturday 3 PM – 11 PM
- Enjoy Happy Hour every day from 3 PM – 5 PM
Buddy’s Place
Buddy’s Place is next on your quest for great restaurants in Manson. It’s a 7 min walk from the Lodge and comes complete with great food, good drinks, great vibes, a pool table, karaoke, and excellent service. Try their famous paddy melt with fries or onion rings. You’ll thank us later.
Hours of operation:
- Tuesday & Wednesday 4 PM – 10 PM
- Thursday & Friday 4 PM – 11 PM
- Sunday 12 PM – 8 PM
Mi Paloma Cocina y Culctura
In the mood for some good Mexican food? Make Mi Paloma your next restaurant to scratch off the list. This restaurant has something for everyone! Burritos, Tacos, and even great vegetarian/vegan options. Due to COVID, they are not offering dine-in but still accept take-out orders.
That doesn’t mean you can’t still make a fun afternoon out of it. Order something off the menu, take a pleasant afternoon stroll just 6 min down the road from the Lodge to pick up your food, and then head over to the lakeshore to enjoy a nice picnic with the family.
What’s good on the menu, you’re wondering? We thought you’d never ask!
Give their Fish or Vegan Tacos and their Carne Asada Burrito a try. Don’t forget to grab a margarita to go!
Hours of operation:
- Monday – Wednesday 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
North Shore Cafe
A 7 min walk from the Lodge, you’ll come across a cozy restaurant with a welcoming presence called North Shore Cafe. Not only do you have the option to eat some of the best food for breakfast or lunch at this fine restaurant, but you can also do so with a fantastic view of the lake right in front of you.
North Shore Cafe is a relaxing place to bring family and friends to enjoy some time together. Manson Bay Park is located just across the street as well. Treat yourself and the family to a homestyle meal with a cold beverage, gourmet coffee or espresso, organic teas, and Italian sodas.
Some notable food ideas from the North Shore Cafe Menu include:
Breakfast Menu: Breakfast Burrito – Jam-packed with scrambled eggs, cheese, and veggies
Lunch Menu: Philly Cheese Steak – Made with seasoned Angus round eye beef
Hours of operation:
- Open Daily from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Blueberry Hills
Just a short 6 min drive from the Lodge, Blueberry Hills is sure to put a smile on your face just one bite into your breakfast or lunch. Most likely both if it’s your first time going there because you’ll want to come back!
As you head into the restaurant, you’ll begin to notice all of the fun treasures that surround the interior of the building. From old records hanging from the ceiling to antique appliances, there’s always something around you to look at as you eat.
We recommend starting with the fresh-pressed Blueberry Juice and a blueberry muffin if you are going in for breakfast. Then top it off with the country biscuits and gravy and the Danish Yeast Waffles off the Blueberry Hills menu.
If you’re heading in for lunch, we recommend giving the 400-mile French Dip a test drive.
Don’t forget to grab one of the house-made pies on the way out for later as well!
Hours of operation:
- Wednesday – Sunday 8 AM – 3 PM
Green Dot
Are you feeling a craving for a delicious sandwich? We’ve got you covered there too. Just walk across the street from the Lodge and hit up Green Dot Sub Shop for a sub.
In the mood for a classic sub off the Green Dot Sub Shop menu? Give the classic Ham and Turkey sandwich a try.
Feeling a bit more daring? Ask for the Badger Mountain BBQ Chicken sandwich.
Hours of operation:
- Monday – Sunday 11 AM – 3 PM
Pizza Spots
Do you love pizza? If you said yes to that question, have we’ve got the two best pizza places for you.
Want to eat a delicious Neapolitan-style pizza and have a fantastic view of the Chelan Valley. Head on over to The Cafe Myth. With a wide variety of pizzas to choose from on the menu, it’s hard to go wrong with whichever pizza you decide to order. We recommend the Amante della carne.
Hours of operation:
- Thursday – Sunday 11 AM – 5:30 PM
Don’t feel like venturing too far from the Lodge, but you’re still craving pizza? Take a 6 min walk over to Troy’s Pizza. The food options don’t just stop with pizza at this spot either! Troy’s Pizza menu has a large variety of food for you to explore and fill up on. Choose from a specialty Alfredo Chicken Pizza to one of the amazing pasta dishes they offer. You could even build your own pizza if you want.
We recommend the Pesto Chicken Pizza.
Hours of operation:
- Monday 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Friday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Lake Chelan Brewery
Anyone up for a great-tasting restaurant to grab lunch or dinner with a hand-crafted beer? How about beer directly from its source? Take a quick 6 min stroll from the Lodge to Lake Chelan Brewery.
At the Lake Chelan Brewery, you will find a wonderful atmosphere where you can select from a variety of tasty foods and craft beers brewed directly on site.
Take a look at the lunch menu and dinner menu.
If you’re in the mood for BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, and onion rings, head into the Brewery and give the Manson Burger a taste. Then finish the evening with a fish and chips dinner, complete with a Brewhouse hot wings and Manson Beach Blonde craft beer as a starter.
Hours of operation:
- Wednesday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Friday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Lake Effect Provisions
Do a lemony artichoke, and balsamic chicken breast layered together with smoked gouda cheese sound appetizing or what? Take a quick 6 min walk from the Lodge, and you can experience the smoked Gouda chicken panini at Lake Effect Provisions.
Chose from one of the specialty items on the Lake effect menu. You could even drop by to grab the perfect little snack pack with greek olives, dried apricots, chocolate, crackers, and your choice of cheese, all bundled up for a picnic to enjoy there or to take to enjoy by the lake.
Hours of operation:
- Monday 11 PM – 6 PM
- Tuesday 11 PM – 6 PM
- Wednesday 11 PM – 6 PM
- Thursday 11 PM – 6 PM
- Friday 11 PM – 6 PM
- Saturday 11 PM – 6 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Winemaker’s Grill at Wapato Point Cellars
Are you ready for a delicious gourmet meal at a beautiful restaurant overlooking a vineyard? Located just 7 min away from the Lodge is Winemaker’s Grill at Wapato Point Cellars. This enchanting location is sure to take your evening to the next level.
Check out the Winemaker’s menu and select from one of the carefully prepared meals that are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Why not start your meal with a creamy bowl of clam chowder and fire prawns? Next, move on to a delectable main entre of Pesto Gnocchi topped with toasted pine nuts and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Top off the evening with a plate of peanut butter chocolate cake and a nice glass of 2016 Betty Red wine from the wine menu.
Rest After Restraurants
There are so many great meals that await you at one of these fine restaurants during your next visit to Manson. So take advantage during your next visit and add more restaurant experiences to your trip. If you’d like to learn more from a local’s perspective on the best restaurants to eat at, give us a call. Be sure to ask about our specials and snag a room at The Lodge to set up your perfect vacation getaway.