Lobdell’s serves as a working laboratory for Great Lakes Culinary Institute students. The 90-seat restaurant overlooks beautiful Grand Traverse Bay and is open to the public for lunches, dinners and special events throughout the year. It is named in honor of longtime NMC supporters Wayne and Terry Lobdell.

Fall Lunch Service

Lunch service consists of three courses of shareable plates including a variety of appetizers, main course and dessert.

Dates: September 18 through December 5 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Reservation times: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Farm to Table prix fixe dinners

Students enrolled in the Farm to Table class will showcase their knowledge and skills as they prepare food items from local and regional farms. Each dinner will have a unique prix fixe menu and a wine flight paired with the courses. This wine pairing experience is optional and will be available for purchase at the dinner. $65.00 plus tax and gratuity, not including wine pairing.

Dates: September 19, September 26 & October 3 (Thursdays)

Cocktails and Charcuterie events

Details coming soon!

Lobdell's open for the Fall!

A Great Lakes Culinary Institute student with a serving tray

Lobdell's Restaurant will be open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the Fall 2024 semester, starting Wednesday, Sept. 18 and running through Wednesday, Dec. 5. Farm to Table Dinners and Cocktails and Charcuterie events will also return; stay tuned or join our mailing list for more details!

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