Budget
Garret's Place
This is a small restaurant with a log cabin like decor. they serve the usual mom-and-pop type food, including fish, burgers, and soup. the food's really good here.
Fast Food
Of course, there are numerous fast-food eateries right off the freeway: mcdonalds, burger king, kfc, wendy's and arby's.
Blue Bayou
For those at the comfort suites lakeside, they have an on-site restaurant, the blue bayou. but this is a quiet restaurant, and we don't sugest bringing small children to the restaurant, and sugest room service. the prices are also not that friendly to those on a budget. this is the closest thing to a "fancy restaurant" houghton lake has. it sports a new orleans type atmosphere with jazz music playing. they also have patio seating, and a full bar area, as well as a little room to play pool and a private drinking room.
Coyles
Also deserving mention is coyles restaurant. they have an extensive gift shop as well as buffets. go during the week and before four o clock pm to get the best deals. this is family friendly also, but be sure to keep little hands off the glass and porcelin stuff in the gift shop.