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Plenty of local eateries are ready to welcome fans of the LIV Golf tournament at Plymouth’s Saint John Resort.LIV Golf dining options include the vibrant downtown’s of Northville and Plymouth.
LIV Golf is making its Michigan debut with its final tournament of the 2025 season at the Cardinal course at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth Township and local restaurants are teed up.
While the resort’s onsite Five Steakhouse and the Wine Grotto will be open only to the tournament players, ticketholders will be able to visit Doyle’s Irish Pub, and there will be concessions and bars on the grounds.
But there are plenty of local eateries nearby and mere minutes away. If you look at a map, Saint John’s Resort is about in the middle between downtown Plymouth and Northville.
Both cities have a downtown area with a variety of restaurants offering cuisine from casual to upscale. In downtown Plymouth, there are restaurants on the main street and off on side streets with plenty of outdoor dining options.
Sam Khashan, owner of Sean O’Callaghans in downtown Plymouth, said he’s planning for the tournament by showing it on TV and featuring drink specials that include the Arnold Palmer and Guinness.
Downtown Northville is braced and ready for the golf attendees. At 5 p.m. Saturday, the ballards on Main Street will be pulled up and the street will be pedestrian-only.
“We are fully prepared and our merchants are anticipating a happy and exuberant golf crowd,” said Kate Knight, executive director of the Northville Downtown Development Authority.
Here’s a sampling of places within several miles of Saint John’s Resort and The Cardinal golf course. More restaurants are listed at the Plymouth’s Downtown Development Authority and the Northville Downtown Development Authority websites.
Near Saint John’s Resort Buddy’s Pizza
15075 Beck Road, Plymouth
Menu: Known as the originator of Detroit-style pizza. You’ll find plenty of pizza, salads, pasta, burgers and sandwiches.
For info: buddyspizza.com
Chicane
885 Starkweather St.
Menu: This dining and social venue features entertainment and a two-course supper menu, according to its website. Several main entree options are offered, from pasta to fish and steaks at various price points.
For info: chicane.com
Downtown Plymouth diningArbor Brewing Co.
777 W. Ann Arbor Trail
Menu: Bar favorites, Bavarian pretzels, wings, sandwiches and salads.
For info: arborbrewing.com.
Barrio Cocina y Tequileria
555 Forest Ave.
Menu: Made-from-scratch Mexican street foods from tacos to botanas and burritos. Also has an extensive selection of margaritas and Mexican beers.
For info: barrioplymouth.com
Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina
777 W. Ann Arbor Trail
Menu: Wood-fired gourmet red (tomato sauce) or white (with garlic oil) pizzas with a variety of toppings including house-made sausage, salads and soups.
For info: bigalora.com.
Compari’s on the Park
350 S. Main St., Plymouth
Menu: Italian fare with appetizers, salads, main dishes, pasta and pizza.
For info: comparisdining.com
Downtown Pourhouse Tavern
860 Fralick St.
Menu: Bar food offerings, burgers, sandwiches and pizza. Back patio is dog-friendly.
For info: dtpourhouse.com
E.G. Nick’s
500 Forest Ave.
Menu: An extensive menu with a focus on local ingredients offering salads, appetizers, sandwiches, main entrees from the grill, fish and seafood.
For info: egnicksdtp.com
Ironwood Grill
840 W. Ann Arbor Trail
Menu: A sports bar atmosphere with a specialty of smokehouse barbecue from ribs to brisket.
For info: ironwoodgrillplymouth.com
Nico & Vali
744 Wing St.
Menu: An Italian eatery offering a menu of entrees, pasta offerings, salads, soups and small plates, including arancini.
For info: nicoandvali.com
Sean O’Callaghan’s
821 Penniman Ave.
Menu: Traditional Irish fare from bangers and mash to Shepherd’s Pie and fish and chips.
For info: seanocallaghanspub.com
The Ledger
306 S. Main
Menu: Upscale dining that leans toward steakhouse fare in an old bank building that was previously a Greek restaurant. Find the Ebenezer speakeasy in the basement.
For info: theledgerplymouth.com
The Post Local Bistro
844 Penniman
Menu: A downtown Plymouth staple known for featuring bistro menu of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, main entrees, soups and salads.
For info: postbistro.com
The Sardine Room
340 S. Main St.
Menu: Southern coastal cuisine with oyster offerings, crab cakes, a selection of fish and seafood, sandwiches.
For info: thesardineroom.com
Northville160 Main
160 Main St.
Menu: Mainly offering Italian fare with a selection of pastas, chicken, main entrees, appetizers and salads.
For info: onesixtymain.com
Browndog Barlor and Restaurant
118 E. Main St.
Menu: Known for their varieties of small batch ice cream and shakes, there’s a lunch and dinner, with appetizers, soups, salads, burgers and a variety of fries.
For info: browndogbarlor.com
Cantoro Trattoria
15550 N. Haggerty
Menu: Inside the Cantoro’s Market, the menu offers a slew of Italian favorites and an extensive pizza selection.
For info: cantoromarket.com
Deadwood Bar & Grill
18730 Northville Road
Menu: A variety of appetizers including homemade buffalo meatballs, salads, burgers and sandwiches.
For info: deadwoodbarandgrill.com
Exchange Bar and Grill
157 E. Main St.
Menu: Classic bar food with appetizers, salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches plus entrees. There’s also outdoor seating and rooftop.
For info: exchangebargrill.com
La Cocina de Villa Norte
115 E. Main
Menu: New to downtown Northville offering upscale Mexican fare rooted in family-family recipes, including taco dinners, botanitas (appetizers), burritos and fajitas.
For info: villanorte.com
Los Tres Amigos
144 Mary Alexander Court
Menu: Mexican cuisine favorites of fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and other dishes. Offers a selection of margaritas, cocktails, beers and sipping tequilas.
For info: lostresamigosonline.com
Lucy and the Wolf
102 E Main St.,
Menu: Specializing in wood-fired pizzas, appetizers, salads, charcuterie using locally sourced ingredients.
For info: lucyandthewolf.com
Rocky’s of Northville
41122 W. Seven Mile Road
Menu: In Northville for nearly 30 years offering a lunch and dinner menu with a wide variety of offerings including steaks, fresh fish, salads and main entrees.
For info: rockysnorthville.com
Table 5
126 E. Main St.
Menu: A variety of appetizers, salads and main dishes of chicken, fish, pasta and beef, using locally sourced and in-season ingredients when possible.
For info: table5.net
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