Why You Should Go: Like outfits, fruit and cartoon sitcoms, if fish isn’t fresh, it’s just not worth it. Though Michigan isn’t blessed with any oceanfront property, the folks at Northern Lakes Seafood Co. refuse to settle for anything less than the best, which is why they fly in fresh fish daily from Boston, Hawaii and Florida, not to mention the Great Lakes.

What You Should Know: Northern Lakes prides itself on its warm, comfortable environment, seaworthy menu and award-winning wine list. The perfect place for a family meal or celebration (don’t worry, they’ve got plenty for land lovers), you’ll find a friendly, attentive staff to make sure your entire dining experience goes swimmingly.

What You Should Try: With a frequently changing menu, you never know exactly what the catch of the day is going to be, but you can be sure you’ll enjoy it. We love the Tempura Fried Prawns and Yellow Tomato and Mango Gazpacho to start, while the Seared Copper River Sockeye Salmon, Panko Fried Soft Shell Crabs, and Broiled Hawaiian Monchong are guaranteed to please even the pickiest seafoodies.