Scotty's History of Fine Dining
A Hamlin Lake tradition since the 40's, the Wrens Roost was owned by the Scott family when it burned down in 1977. Unable to rebuild on the lake, the Scotts established Scotty's Restaurant in Ludington.
Scotty's Wrens Roost, circa 1960s
A tradition of fine dining began over 40 years ago, when Dwight "Scotty" Scott purchased his first restaurant on Hamlin Lake. The tradition continues today, as locals and visitors alike enjoy good food and excellent service at Scotty's in Ludington.
In 1964, Scotty bought the Wrens Roost Restaurant on Hamlin Lake, which became known for their delicious food. Unfortunately, the Wrens Roost burned to the ground in 1977, and later that year, Scotty bought the Swedish Coffee Pot and renamed it Scotty's. In the mid-70's, he had also purchased the TownHouse (now Michael's) in downtown Ludington.
Scotty's son Dick and grandson Chip now own both Scotty's on east Ludington Avenue and PM Steamers, located on the waterfront across from the City Marina. Both restaurants are two of Ludington's best--earning rave reviews for their excellent cuisine and top-notch wait staff.
Read more about Scotty's restaurant, as it is today, here at this link.
