Crane’s Restaurant, Pies & Winery

Crane's Restaurant, Pies & Winery in Fennville, Michigan, is the kind of place that earns its 4.1-star rating from 322 reviews by doing three things well at once. Fennville sits at the heart of Michigan's fruit belt, where the moderating influence of Lake Michigan creates ideal growing conditions for both the orchards and vineyards that define the region. Crane's has been a fixture in this community for decades, drawing in visitors heading through the Lakeshore wine country between Saugatuck and Kalamazoo. It's an authentic farm-to-table stop that doesn't need to advertise itself as one.

The winery side of Crane's produces wines made from locally grown fruit, including grape varieties suited to Michigan's climate as well as fruit wines made from the orchard harvests. The restaurant serves American comfort food with a regional focus, and the bakery turns out pies that have become a reason to visit on their own. Wine tastings are available for guests who want to sample before buying, and bottles are sold on-site. The combination of bakery, dining, and wine makes it easy to build a full afternoon around a single stop.

Crane's serves visitors from throughout southwest Michigan and draws day-trippers from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and the Saugatuck area. Fennville is a short drive from the Lake Michigan shoreline, making it a natural stop along the lakeshore tourist corridor. It's also within easy reach of Holland and South Haven.