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The Historian Harbor Country's newest cocktail lounge and wine bar in Sawyer, MI.

Catch Michael and Lesli live tomorrow on WNDU at 12:38 PM as they talk turkey and w**e – lots of w**e! Ever wonder how t...
11/03/2026

Catch Michael and Lesli live tomorrow on WNDU at 12:38 PM as they talk turkey and w**e – lots of w**e! Ever wonder how to pair w**e with your entire Thanksgiving spread? We’ll be discussing that and recommending a few versatile selections that complement everything from turkey to rich savory sides, as well as finding great bottles at comfortable prices. Hosting a crowd doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on w**e.

Are you the guest at the table this year? We’ll also be talking about what to bring when you don’t know the menu—or the host’s w**e preferences.

If you can’t catch us live tomorrow we’ll share the link after it airs so you can stream it later. And stop in and see us so we can help you pick your perfect bottles for Turkey Day! 🦃🍷

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All of us at The Historian are thrilled to announce the line-up for our 3rd Annual International Nights dinner series. F...
11/02/2026

All of us at The Historian are thrilled to announce the line-up for our 3rd Annual International Nights dinner series. For all of January, February and March 2027, we present a special menu (regular menu still available) from a specific country which will serve as our featured menu each Friday and Saturday night. Call to make your reservations soon! See below for the full list and dates.

Vietnam: January 8, 9
Greece: January 15, 16
Peru: January 22, 23
France: February 12, 13
Korea: February 19, 20
Puerto Rico: February 26, 27
Amalfi Coast: March 5, 6
Ethiopia: March 12, 13
India: March 19, 20
Sweden: March 26, 27

See you then!

Happy Halloween from all of us at the Historian!! Play safe, everyone.
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at the Historian!! Play safe, everyone.

Happy Halloween to all our favorite BOOs out there! We have spooktacular features for you this weekend. First up, we hav...
10/30/2026

Happy Halloween to all our favorite BOOs out there! We have spooktacular features for you this weekend. First up, we have a tasty Venison Tataki bursting with incredible flavor. Next, we have a scary good Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap on the menu. Need a sweet treat that your Mom doesn’t have to check for you? Try our Graveyard Brownie…a triple chocolate brownie with peanut butter frosting and white chocolate skulls. Sydney scored high marks in potions class with this Black Magic Margarita…a blackberry delight! Chef Alan, Sous Chef Kristen, and the team are ready to see your smiling faces this weekend. Call now for reservations: 269-405-1285. See you at 5:00!

It’s Thursday and that means Burger Night here at The Historian! The Butter Bar Burger is discounted and our Burger of t...
10/29/2026

It’s Thursday and that means Burger Night here at The Historian! The Butter Bar Burger is discounted and our Burger of the Week is an incredible Hawaiian Burger. Made with Grilled Pineapple, Pickled Red Onions, American Cheese, and our house-made Teriyaki BBQ Sauce, this burger is definitely giving island vibes. Stop in and try a burger today…we open at 5:00!

The weekend is here and you deserve something amazing! Luckily for you, the team here at The Historian has whipped up so...
10/23/2026

The weekend is here and you deserve something amazing! Luckily for you, the team here at The Historian has whipped up some extra special treats that’ll boost your energy while you’re in Harbor Country enjoying all things Fall. We have a Grilled Bistro Filet with Basil Pesto, Charred Broccoli and Garlic Potato Purée. Duck season is here and this Pan-Seared Duck Breast with a Roasted Pear Risotto is where it’s at. If you love bread pudding…this one will blow you away! Our Expeditor Extraordinaire, Nick, whipped up a French Bread Pudding with hints of orange, cranberry and golden raisins. We have a new cocktail menu out and our version of the P**n Star is something you’re going to love…meet the Maverick cocktail. The food and drinks will be flowing this weekend and we can’t wait to see you! Doors open at 5:00.

It’s Thursday and that means BURGER NIGHT here at The Historian! Like every Thursday, our Butter Bar Burger is offered a...
10/22/2026

It’s Thursday and that means BURGER NIGHT here at The Historian! Like every Thursday, our Butter Bar Burger is offered at a discount and our BURGER OF THE WEEK is the incredible PB & J BURGER. This burger is shockingly tasty with a touch of creamy peanut butter, a strawberry-jalapeño sauce, crispy onions, and white cheddar. Not in a burger mood? No worries…we got you covered. Our entire menu is always available. We open at 5:00!

Every Wednesday it’s Build Your Own Mac & Cheese Night here at the Historian! Warm, cheesy goodness ready for you. We op...
10/21/2026

Every Wednesday it’s Build Your Own Mac & Cheese Night here at the Historian! Warm, cheesy goodness ready for you. We open at 5:00!

Even with the rain, Harbor Country is simply stunning right now! The leaves are on fire with colors and so are our featu...
10/16/2026

Even with the rain, Harbor Country is simply stunning right now! The leaves are on fire with colors and so are our features. Chef Alan whipped up elevated comfort food for all of you. First up, we have our Lardon-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Creamy Spinach, Sunflower, and Balsamic Glaze. Next, we have a Pork Belly Adobo served over a creamy Potato Puree with Pickled Red Onions. Sydney pulled together another great cocktail special with her The Autumn Chapter…bourbon, pumpkin-spiced apple c***r, maple and lemon. Let’s get autumnal together! We open at 5:00!

It’s BURGER NIGHT here at the Historian! In addition to our BUTTER BAR BURGER, we have this amazing BIRRIA BURGER as our...
10/15/2026

It’s BURGER NIGHT here at the Historian! In addition to our BUTTER BAR BURGER, we have this amazing BIRRIA BURGER as our Burger of the Week! Topping our 7 oz beef blend patty, is a slow-cooked birria-style braised beef, pico de gallo, chipotle lime aioli, chihuahua cheese, and consommé. Folks, you don’t wait to miss this one!

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12856 Red Arrow Highway
Sawyer, MI
49125

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 12am
Thursday 5pm - 12am
Friday 5pm - 12am
Saturday 5pm - 12am

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+12694051285

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