Lobdell’s: A Teaching Restaurant

Part of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute

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 lunch during the fall and spring semesters, breakfast treats and coffee during the summer, and dinners and special events throughout the year. It is named in honor of longtime NMC supporters Wayne and Terry Lobdell.

Lobdell's is located on the second level of NMC's Great Lakes campus, at 715 E. Front St.

Lobdell’s is closed during NMC holidays and Spring Break.

Lunch Service

Dates: Fall and Spring semesters
Reservation times: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

View the Fall 2025 Lunch Menu

Cocktails and Charcuterie series returns

It's cocktail time again! Sip on small batch cocktails and mocktails served by the Beverage Management class while enjoying sharable appetizers crafted by the Garde Manger students. A wine and beer selection will also be available.

Dates:

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Thursday, Nov. 13
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Thursday, Nov. 20

Cost: $39/person plus tax and gratuity. Includes two beverages.

Reservations available for 4:30–6 p.m.

Garde manger reception Dec. 5

Kick off the holiday season by enjoying a grazing menu curated by students in the Garde Manger class. Featured menu items showcase sausage making, fermenting, smoking and curing, pâtés and terrines, along with cheeses and pickled vegetables.

The evening begins at 5:30 pm. on Friday, Dec. 5 in Lobdell's. Tickets are $85 per person and includes 2 cocktails/beverages.

Reservations are required.

Make your reservations via OpenTable

Lobdell’s is open!

Lobdell's Restaurant is open for lunch for the Fall 2025 semester on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Sept. 17 through Dec. 3. Make your reservations here.

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