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4.0 934 reviews
#8 of 48 American in Petoskey
#6 of 59 Restaurants in Petoskey
Certificate of Excellence2017 - 2019 Winner
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432 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI 49770-2439
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+1 231-347-0101
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Menu

APPETIZERS​
Sesame Crusted Calamari
Thai coleslaw and spicy plum sauce
$8.95
Traditional Hummus
Warm pita bread
$6.95
House-Made Italian Sausage and White Bean Bruschetta
Maple-balsamic reduction
$7.25
Coconut-Curry Grilled Shrimp
Coconut noodle salad and sweet chile sauce
$8.95
Roasted Chicken and Sun-dried Tomato Eggrolls
Sesame-hoisin​ dipping sauce
$7.25
Grilled Balsamic-Herb Marinated Chicken Skewers
Bleu cheese sauce
$7.25
Artichoke Dip
Sourdough crackers
$7.95
Grilled Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
Monterey​ jack, goat and cream cheeses
$7.95
Dip Sampler
Hummus, tomato salsa, artichoke dip, pita bread, and corn tortilla chips
$7.25
Buffalo Wings
Tossed in city park grill original hot sauce, served with bleu cheese sauce 6 Wings or 10 Wings
$7.95
SOUPS & SALADS​
Today's Soup or House-Made Chicken Noodle
Cup $3.25
Bowl $4.25
Shellfish Chowder
Shrimp,​ scallops and clams
Cup $4.75
Bowl $5.75
Creole Gumbo
Shrimp, chicken, cajun sausage, vegetables and rice
Cup $4.75
Bowl $5.75
Baked French Onion
Croutons, melted swiss and provolone cheeses
$5.95
City Park Salad
Mixed​ greens with dried cherries, toasted walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese and red onions tossed in mustar-herb vinaigrette
$6.45
Northern Spinach Salad
Bacon, grilled apples, red onions and crumbled bleu cheese tossed in maple vinaigrette
$6.45
Southwestern Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, corn and parmesan cheese tossed in a chipotle dressing
$6.45
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, croutons, red onions, tomatoes, celery and mushrooms choice of house-made dressing
$5.95
Wedge Salad
Bacon, red onions, tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing maple-rosemary-balsalmic reduction
$6.45
SEASONAL SANDWICHES & SALAD​
Chicken Almond Salad
Mixed greens, red onions and dried cherries honey vinaigrette
$7.95
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Lettuce, tomato and red onion bleu cheese sauce
$8.25
Italian Burger Bowl
Sauteed onions and peppers marinara sauce and provolone cheese served on linguine with grilled baguette
$8.25
ENTREES​
Whitefish Daily Special
Starch of the day and bleu cheese coleslaw
$8.95
Fish and Chips
Alaskan Pollock, French fries, and herb tartar sauce
$8.95
Five Cheese Macaroni
Cheddar, parmesan, swiss, provolone and monterey jack
$6.95
Chicken $+1.95
Cajun sausage $+1.95
Italian Meat and Four Cheese Lasagna Platter
Mixed green garden salad (choice of house-made dressing)
$7.95
Baked Vegetable Penne
Tomato-vodka sauce provolone and parmesan
$7.95
Chicken Scallopini
Mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers roasted chicken-butter sauce vegetable wild rice pilaf
$8.95
SANDWICHES​
Hamburger Classic
$6.95
Cheese $+0.75
Award-Winning Chicago Burger
Bacon, mushrooms, swiss cheese bleu cheese sauce
$8.95
Whitefish
Sauteed or fried herb tartar sauce
$9.25
Balsamic-Herb Grilled Chicken Breast
Bleu cheese sauce
$7.95
Grilled Salmon BLT
Lemon-dill mayo
$9.95
Erik's Burger
House-ground beef tenderloin mixed with morel mushrooms, topped with balsamic-gorgonzola aioli
$9.95
Chicken Breast
BBQ, grilled or blackened
$6.95
Grilled Chicken Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto mayo balsamic reduction
$8.95
House-Made BBQ Pulled Pork
Bleu cheese sauce
$7.95
City Park Club
House-smoked turkey, applewood bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayonnaise choice of crooked tree Breadworks' Italian-style sour dough, multigrain or rye
$9.25
SANDWICH COMBINATION​
Half of any sandwich below or half-sandwich of the day coleslaw and a cup of chicken noodle or today's soup 7.25
Substitute creole gumbo, shellfish chowder or french onion soup for 1.00
House-Smoked Turkey Breast
Mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and red onion
$7.95
Half of any sandwich below $7.25
Half-sandwich of the day coleslaw and a cup of chicken noodle $7.25
Today's soup $7.25
Rueben
House-curred corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing
$7.95
Half of any sandwich below $7.25
Half-sandwich of the day coleslaw and a cup of chicken noodle $7.25
Today's soup $7.25
Bleu Cheese Chicken Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, onion, basil pesto mayo spinach lawash
$7.95
Half of any sandwich below $7.25
Half-sandwich of the day coleslaw and a cup of chicken noodle $7.25
Today's soup $7.25
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City Park Grill, one of Petoskey’s oldest buildings, was originally constructed in 1875. McCarty Hall, as it was then known was a malesonly billiard parlor that offered cigars and “intoxicating beverages.” Today, City Park Grill maintains a loyal clientele with house-made cuisine, focusing on locally procured produce, meats and lake fish, an awardwinning wine collection and house-made biscuits straight from the oven
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
FEATURES
Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Live Music
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
Great food & carry out service

Steak sticks & chicken wings were delicious & delivered to us just as we pulled up in our car. Couldn’t ask for more :-)

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
Dinner

Nice restaurant in downtown Petoskey, MI Good menu with fish and steak. Good salads, and beginning dishes. Has old cast iron radiators throughout the restaurant which are pretty cool. Classic interior that is very open with a club house feel. Large bar. Very small outside...More

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Mother's Day Brunch

Just had the Mothers Day brunch pick-up style. We had the quiche with fruit, bacon and potatoes. It was delicious!

Date of visit: May 2020
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marksE415IP, Marketing at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for choosing us for this special day. We appreciate the support and the very kind words. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Reviewed March 5, 2020 via mobile
Always enjoy meals here!

They keep their menu interesting but keep the classics on it. The calamari was amazing and the craft cocktail menu was fun. But the homemade biscuits have been my favorite for 25 years!

Date of visit: February 2020
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marksE415IP, Marketing at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded March 7, 2020

Thank you for your continued patronage and taking the time to share your experience. Cheers!

Reviewed February 13, 2020
Great!

Recent visit to Petoskey didn't have a reservation but immediate bar seating which we enjoy anyway (quieter). So good we went back again next evening. Great menu even if not hungry enough for large entree -- soup, salads, pastas, desserts all excellent, nice selection of...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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marksE415IP, Marketing at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded February 16, 2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for choosing us twice while in town. Cheers!

Reviewed January 30, 2020
Food was great, wait staff even better.

Came for lunch and all meals were exceptional, knew the menu well and offered a good description of the local brews. We were with our 5 year old grandson and very accommodating. The ambiance was great and was a charming old fashioned type of place...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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marksE415IP, Marketing at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded February 1, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your time with us.

Reviewed January 16, 2020
Quiet lunch in a quaint location

The metered parking everywhere in Petoskey really puts me off(It's just something I'm not used to even when traveling) but we made an exception for lunch. Very quiet restaurant when we went. Only the table next to us was occupied. Servers seemed mostly happy to...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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marksE415IP, Marketing at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded January 20, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Unfortunately we have no control over, or affiliation with the city's ability to meter parking. We are sorry that you felt it necessary to include that point in your review, though we understand you concern....More

Reviewed January 4, 2020 via mobile
New Year's Eve lunch

Interesting history, hands on ownership, great location and building. The staff is super welcoming, owner delivers delicious biscuits & fun place to gather for food and drinks! We visit annually over New Year's! Always look forward to it!

Date of visit: December 2019
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marksE415IP, Owner at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded January 9, 2020

Thank you so much for the review. We're very glad to have you for such a special time.

Reviewed December 26, 2019
Disappointed. - won’t be back.

It‘a been a few years since we have been here and thought we’d give it another try. Sadly we were disappointed and won’t be back. - very over priced for the quality of food. Seafood gumbo was mediocre and at over $6 per cup I...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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marksE415IP, Owner at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded December 29, 2019

Thank you Kathy for taking the time to share your experience. While we are very sorry to hear that you did not feel your time with us was valued, please know that it is our ongoing mission to provide the highest quality dining experience we...More

Reviewed December 18, 2019
Was so glad we went!

Decided to stop in late evening, and we completely enjoyed our stay. Service was amazing! We enjoyed the atmosphere and the history of the place as well! Calamari appetizer was good, though a little chewy & over done. Seafood linguine was very good, though the...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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marksE415IP, Owner at City Park Grill, responded to this reviewResponded December 25, 2019

Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. We are so glad you enjoyed your meals and service.

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