Rocks Landing

This place was great. Small, quaint, with delicious food and wonderful relaxing atmosphere. We drove nearly an hour to try it out. We had steak and scallop. They were prepared to perfection and topped it off with Carrot Cake. The drink menu was good and the bourbon poor was hardy. The staff were helpful on suggestions.

We walked around the lawn, sat on the swing and enjoyed the lake view.

Fantastic Location on Crystal Lake. Be aware finding a parking place can be a challenge, but it is well worth the effort. We had a table on the covered deck right on the water. Service was great! And the food was as well. We shared the roasted brussels with soy and siracha, very good and not too hot. My wife had the halibut with roasted leeks and fingerling potatoes with beurre blanc – very good. I had the steak frites with chimichurri. They make a steak out of the cap of the ribeye, I know right!!the BEST part. It was very good, great flavor, very tender and a great chimichurri. We ended the meal with a great cup of coffee and an outstanding carrot cake.

I came across this place by googling restaurants near by Pointe Betsie Lighthouse. Make reservations in advance. My husband, brother in law, and I happened to get lucky and were able to get seated without having a reservation. We arrived around 8p.m. and left around 8:50p.m. The food, atmosphere, staff were amazing.

Amazing dining experience! The staff was friendly and helpful. I accidentally ordered the wrong drink and the waitress offered to take it back and bring me the one I meant to order. The food was so worth it. This was probably one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend making a reservation.

Most restaurants have one or two things going for them. Maybe food or maybe location or maybe service. Rarely is there a restaurant that excels at all three. Rocks landing is one of these rare gems. The location and view of Crystal Lake are amazing. The small menu has something to offer everyone. And the best part was the service. The hostess was welcoming, Gabe, our waiter was charming and friendly. And the manager (owner?) came out to check on us at the culmination of the meal. This type of humble Midwest hospitality was deeply appreciated. And I hope it remains forever so.

As for our meal, we enjoyed the Michigan cheese board for an appetizer. My wife and I split the striped bass which we ordered because it reminded me of fishing off the coast of Maine. My first choice for fish is raw (a.k.a. sushi), however, when it is cooked it must be served hot. In this regard, Rocks Landing did not disappoint. The meal was delicious.

Parking is a little tight so we wondered if they might put in a dock some day to allow people to arrive by boat. Of course, it would be important for this not to effect the view.

If you time it right, Point Betsy is five minutes away so you can stop there for sunset afterwards.

Thank you, Rocks Landing for a great experience :-)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! I got to meet the owners Steve and Christy (a wonderful couple).

Food was absolutely excellent. The dessert blew us away too! We got to enjoy live jazz music coming from inside.

Such a lovely spot for a date!

Our family dined here the last two summers. Wonderful evenings both. Food was great and the service was friendly and very professional. Always a good combo.

I would say they could use a few more choices on the menu but can also understand that when you focus on fewer dishes you do get better results! Table seating is in twos and fours except for one table indoors with no view. We had tried to have 6 the first year and had to skip asking my parents to come along and we didn't see the table arrangement had changed our second year. Seems accommodations could be made but...alas

STOP! This is now my favorite restaurant in the world! Only took three years to get in...Impeccable service, original menu with expertly prepared food, super charming ambiance. Only 2 caveats: awful parking and limited wine selection. Steak & halibut with cauliflower side.

We had such a great time at Rocks Landing, the food was outstanding and the views were spectacular (see photo). I tried to make a reservation for my birthday but realized they were booked so I reached out via Facebook to express my interest in getting a table if they had any openings come up. To my delight they messaged the morning of my birthday with a table for 2 on the covered patio at 7:30PM. Does it get any more perfect than that!? We enjoyed the Shrimp Gambas appetizer, Branzino, and Wagyu Steak Frites- 10/10 would recommend!

Absolutely wonderful place to stop! This was the cherry on top to our honeymoon! The steak fritz was phenomenal!! As well as the service and view! Cant wait to come back!!!

Rock's landing is spectacular - from the food, to the wine & whiskey, to the views. The menu is full of mouth watering culinary experiences... each worth its own trip. However, the brussel sprouts and Moorish pork skewers always seem to end up on the table.

It's easy to make.an evening of your meal so plan accordingly. Make sure you get a bottle of wine and a cocktail. The bar menu is small but mighty.

Make reservations. Try to sit on the porch, but there isn't a bad seat in the house.

An amazing experience! The staff was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. The food was incredible!! Love the charcuterie and striped bass. Oh! I highly recommend the tequila key lime pie. Last, the view was beautiful! It is a lovely restaurant and we hope to return often before they close for the season.

We have eaten at many places in NW Michigan but this restaurant is truly one of the best. The view is amazing. The food is phenomenal. The owners are gracious hosts. We will definitely be back. The sea bream was perfectly prepared. The service was first class!

Highly recommend. Location, atmosphere, service and the offerings were all fantastic. Have wanted to come for awhile and had the.perfect night on the water in Benzie. We'll be back for certain!

Beautiful menu from start to finish with stunning views. Had to order every dessert! Commendable response to the pandemic while providing personal and attentive service. Holly was too good to us!

Had a fabulous time and dinner. I actually got a splinter on my way to the restaurant and told the waitress and she got me a whole first aid kit and I really appreciated it. The portion of food it a bit on the smaller side but it packs a punch. Would go back again and again.

This place is fantastic. If you're thinking about going somewhere with ambiance and a view- this is the spot. The owners are some of the nicest restaurateurs I've ever met. The food was top notch. Get the scallops.

Food was delicious and the view was gorgeous! Highly recommended reserving the covered porch. The inside of the restaurant doesn’t have much atmosphere, however, the covered porch is really nice on a warm summer evening!

Great food with warm and friendly service. Seating on the lakeshore of Crystal Lake is an added bonus. Just so happy this place exists!

Absolutely delicious dinner. We had the Poke Tuna and Pork Chop. All the staff are approachable and friendly. The view of the lake is great and the music selection was mint. I was too busy eating to take pictures of the food but you won’t be disappointed.