THE TASTE OF UP NORTH
OUR STORY BEGINS ON THE WATER
Port City Smokehouse is located along beautiful Betsie Bay in the historic harbor town of Frankfort, Michigan.
For more than two decades, we have welcomed locals, fishermen and Northern Michigan visitors looking for fresh Great Lakes fish, house-smoked specialties, hearty sandwiches and the flavors that make this part of Michigan so special.
Our food is inspired by the place we call home: the deep, cold waters of the Great Lakes, the commercial fishermen who work them and the smokehouse traditions that have been passed down through generations.
FRESH GREAT LAKES FISH
The Great Lakes are at the heart of Port City Smokehouse.
We work with commercial fishermen to bring in fresh catches from Lakes Michigan and Superior, including whitefish, lake trout, walleye, lake perch and bluegill.
The fish is sorted and prepared at our Frankfort market, where customers can purchase fresh fillets to take home or enjoy them in our fish sandwiches and dinners.
Our selection changes with the catch and the season, but our commitment remains the same: fresh fish, carefully handled and never unnecessarily complicated.
SMOKED IN FRANKFORT
WITH REAL MAPLE WOOD
Our smokehouse is what gives Port City its name and its unmistakable flavor.
We smoke our fish in-house using sap-trapped maple wood. This traditional process creates a clean, gently sweet smoke that complements the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering it.
The result is rich, flavorful smoked whitefish, salmon, lake trout and other Great Lakes favorites made right here in Frankfort.
Our smoked fish is delicious on its own, served with crackers or added to a meal. It also forms the foundation of one of our most popular products: our creamy, hearty whitefish pâté.
Made with a generous amount of real smoked whitefish, cream cheese, fresh onion and our own blend of seasonings, it has become a Port City favorite for lakeside gatherings, holiday tables, road trips and everyday snacking.
MORE THAN A FISH MARKET
Great Lakes fish may be at the center of our story, but there is plenty more to discover at Port City Smokehouse.
Our carryout menu includes fried fish sandwiches and dinners, smoked meats and satisfying barbecue favorites. Enjoy slow-smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, jerky and generous combination dinners when choosing just one sounds impossible.
You will also find a market filled with Up North favorites, including sauces, jams, candies, crackers, local products, beer, wine and easy additions to a picnic, beach cooler or weekend gathering.
Whether you stop in for lunch, pick up fresh fish for the grill or fill a cooler before heading home, Port City Smokehouse makes it easy to bring the flavors of Northern Michigan with you.
VISIT PORT CITY SMOKEHOUSE
Stop by Port City Smokehouse while visiting Frankfort, exploring Benzie County or spending time along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Pick up fresh Great Lakes fish, enjoy a sandwich or barbecue dinner, browse our market and take home something smoked in Frankfort.
Can’t make it Up North? Select Port City Smokehouse favorites are also available for nationwide shipping.
