Thanksgiving happens weekly at the Crews Inn—every Sunday, the special is homestyle turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes. But the casual, welcoming vibe of the restaurant can recreate the feeling of a family dinner any day. The menu complements the atmosphere with warming meat and seafood dishes, from filet mignon to pesto shrimp over pasta.

With its front door situated mere steps from the Clinton River, the Crews Inn has an apt fondness for fish. Appetizers of house-smoked salmon set the stage for entrees of bronzed tilapia with wildberry salsa, or a seaburger made with breaded filets of perch. Other chef specialties include beef, chicken, or salmon served Oscar-style with a king crab leg and tasteful acceptance speech.