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Proudly serving Northern Michigan's most authentic Polish cuisine for over 80 years. We look forward to your visit - Dziekujemy!
Did you see us on TV? LEGS INN was just featured on UTR: Under The Radar Michigan (Episode 310) -- a fast paced, modern, weekly program that explores the best of Michigan. The object is to discover the people, places and things that are unique about Michigan.
Here's the latest on LEGS INN from TripAdvisor.com
"Legs Inn" 4 stars - Reviewed May 2013
"...we stayed at one of the cabins here, and ate at the restaurant last summer...what a great place...rustic cabin...and the food was tasty! Liked the variety...bring your Polish friends here! Great outside seating area with spectacular Lake Michigan views!"
"Insanely Delicious!" 5 stars - Reviewed Feb 2013
"I have been here twice now with my family and was extremely impressed both times! The inside decor is beautiful, and not to mention the food which is out of this world! The first time I went I had the Hungarian Goulash which was delicious, and the second time I had the (pierogies) and was equally impressed. It's a little off the beaten path, but it's so worth it! Would definitely recommend and most certainly will be back!"
"Real Polish Food!" 5 stars - Reviewed Nov 2012
"This is an authenic Polish restaraunt in a small crossroads town in Northern Michigan. Much of the charm is the drive getting to it...through the tunnel of trees...with deer and other wildlife along the way. In the summer don't miss lunch (outdoors) with Lake Michigan as your view. Food is great, and decor is beyond description. It is a gem in Northern Michigan."
"Well Worth the Drive!" 5 stars - Reviewed Sep 2012
"Combine the beautiful weather, the drive from Petoskey through the Tunnel of Trees, and lunch at Legs, and you've hit a home run! The interior reminds you of a hunting lodge buried in Eastern Europe. The restaurant interior is a work of art. If you like Vodka, go for the Bison Grass..awesome. We could have stopped with the soup and a salad. There was just so much food. We packed half of the food for a late night snack. Great service too! Next time it's the garden. For a Polish restaurant it was great to see that they had vegetarian choices too!"
According to the Detroit Free Press, You haven't lived here until...you hoof it over to Legs Inn for some Polish fare. Find out why.
It's not every day you read about Legs Inn in The New York Times Essentials Michigan Section Read more.
Did you see what the Chicago Tribune Travel Section had to say about us? "Legs Inn, in Cross Village, is a must..." Read the rest of the article here.
Did you know Legs Inn was identified by The Detroit Free Press as one of fourteen Great Michigan Eats in the state of Michigan? LEGS INN is the only restaurant in the Lower Peninsula north of Traverse City receiving such a distinction. The Freep.com feature was published in the Michigan section entitled You Haven't Lived Here Until You've Sampled a Michigan Smorgasbord.
Now accepting reservations for 2013 Legs Inn Cottage Rentals. A stay with us is perfect for those seeking an escape from the ordinary....email us for additional information. Click here to review rates, see pics and learn more about the cottages at Legs Inn.
"This is the one place where you actually hope there is a line to get in, so you can linger in the manicured gardens where the view over Lake Michigan is as close to heaven as you're likely to get on earth. Time it right and you'll catch a captivating sunset that's more than worth the wait. Or better yet, try to get one of the dining tables outside and then raise your glass in a 'Hail to Chief Smolak' Smacznego!"
Legs Inn is conveniently located near historic places: Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan and at the end of famed scenic route M119 "Tunnel of Trees."
Located in historic Cross Village, Michigan, Legs Inn is a "monument to nature." Built on a high bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, it is unique and mysterious as seen in its architecture and decor. The fantasy-like atmosphere of this medieval looking stone, timber and driftwood landmark was created by one man, Polish immigrant, Stanley Smolak. He fell in love with Northern Michigan and its people, many of them Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and decided to settle in Cross Village in 1921.
A blend of Old World European and Indian cultures creates a memorable atmosphere. The entry foyer, tavern, game and dining rooms are all filled with an intriguing collection of nature and hand carved furniture -- whimsical creations made of tree stumps, twisted limbs and roots, driftwood sculptures and massive fieldstone fireplaces.
Authentic Polish cuisine is our specialty, but delicious American dishes, including local fresh Whitefish, are also served. The Smolak family and staff are dedicated to making your visit to Legs Inn an unforgettable experience, which will have you returning often with family and friends throughout the years.
Throughout the decades Legs Inn has become a famous family destination and restaurant. It has been acknowledged and praised by major magazines, TV broadcasters, newspapers, travel-related web sites, tour guides and guests from across the country and around the world. We look forward to your visit.
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Just a short walk from Legs Inn you'll find Three Pines Studio, a working studio in the arts and crafts tradition. The Studio has the works of approximately 60 artists, all of whom have ties to the local area. At Three Pines, one can find pottery, fiber art, jewelry, furniture, paintings (watercolors, oils, acrylics), cold, warm and hot glass, quill boxes and several other interesting and beautiful objects. Visit Three Pines Studio on the web.
