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: Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the Fall and Spring semesters
Reservation times: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

View the Spring 2026 Lunch Menu

World Cuisine Lunches and Dinners

World Cuisine events provide our students experience with prix fixe menu service while exploring cuisine and culture from around the world.

The Spring 2026 lunch consisted of three courses including an appetizer, main course and dessert.

The Spring 2026 dinner consisted of four courses including an appetizer, soup/salad, main course, dessert and a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage.

Dates:

France: Thursday, Feb. 26
Vietnam: Thursday, March 19

A Toast to Pete Peterson

March 12, 2026, 6 p.m.

Thank you for joining us as we paid tribute to a Northern Michigan fine dining pioneer and icon — Chef Harlan "Pete" Peterson. Disciples and Friends of "Chef Pete" gathered together to honor him with what else — food.

The evening included a reception followed by a five-course dinner prepared by well-known chefs from the area and beyond. Many of these chefs worked directly under or with Pete, or were influenced in some way by his mentorship and friendship.

Farm to Table Dinner

April 15, 2026

Participants savored a farm-to-table dinner where students crafted a unique prix fixe menus from local farm ingredients.

Lunch at Lobdell’s

Lobdell's Restaurant ws open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from February 4 through April 22 for the Spring 2026 semester.

Check out the Spring 2026 menu here.

Please join us Friday, April 24 for A Taste of Success, a fabulous, in-person strolling tasting event featuring international cuisine from charcuterie through dessert along with local wines and beverages. At this unique event on NMC's Great Lakes Campus, all of the food is prepared and served by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students. Order tickets or sponsor the event here.

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