See & Be Scene

When the lights go down at night, The Gate House transforms into Mackinac Island’s only dancing nightclub venue. It features a full bar, small bites, and local live entertainment, music, and events, plus guest and house DJs nightly.

If different is what you’re looking for, this is the best high-energy, late-night spot for Mackinac Island.

The Gate House
1547 Cadotte Avenue
Mackinac Island
906-847-3772

Hours: Gate House After Dark will begin Friday May 3, 2024
Daily: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Virtual Tour

View Menu:

11:00am - 4:00pm Daily

Fried Pickle Spears Horseradish Dipping Sauce

^$ 14

Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce

^$ 12

Potato and Cheddar Pierogies Horseradish Sour Cream, Crispy Bacon, Caramelized Onion

^$ 14

Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce

^$ 15

Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce

^$ 17

Warm Crab Dip Lump Crab, Warm Pita, Old Bay Seasoning

^$ 19

Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Sweet Chili Siracha Sauce, Fresno Peppers, Seaweed Salad

^$ 17

Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing, Crudite Vegetables (GF)

^$ 16

Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire Roasted Salsa

^$ 22

Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers

^$ 14

Garden Cobb Salad Mixed Greens, Hard-Boiled Egg, Tomato, Avocado, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)

^$ 29

Classic Caesar Salad Whole Leaf Baby Romaine, Cured Egg Yolk, Parmesan Crisps, Campari Tomato, Creamy Caesar Dressing (GF)

^$ 16

Spinach Salad Fresh Strawberries, Watermelon, Feta, Shaved Red Onion, Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette

^$ 16

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Sticky Rice Yuzu Vinaigrette

^$ 27

Crispy Chicken Bowl Baby Spinach, Crispy Chicken, Quinoa, Avocado, Black Beans, Charred Corn, Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

^$ 26

Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl Avocado, Black Bean, Sweet Corn, Red Onion, Tomato, Cilantro Lime Rice

^$ 29

Beyond Burger Plant Based Patty, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

^$ 21

Pan-Fried Local Walleye Napa Cabbage Slaw, Club Roll, Jalapeño Lime Tartar Sauce

^$ 23

Crispy Chicken Pickle Brined Chicken, Toasted Brioche Bun, Mayo, Bib Lettuce, Tomato

^$ 21

Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos Charred Corn, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Chipotle Aioli

^$ 22

Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sharp Cheddar, Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Tomato

^$ 17

MAC Daddy Burger Grilled Wagyu Patty, Caramelized Bacon Jam, Smoked Gouda, Heirloom Tomato, Bib Lettuce

^$ 25

Bacon and Cheddar Burger Plath's Bacon, White Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

^$ 21

The Jibarito Grilled Sirloin, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Fried Plantain "Bun"

^$ 24

Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula

^$ 23

Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

^$ 8

Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives

^$ 10

Truffle Fries Parmesan, Herb Aioli

^$ 10

Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Brown Gravy

^$ 12

Lemon Quinoa Wilted Spinach

^$ 12

Grilled Skirt Steak Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Garlic (GF)

^$ 36

Fish and Chips Local White Fish, Bell's Oberon Batter House-Made Fries, Charred Lemon

^$ 32

Mushroom and Charred Corn Enchiladas Green Chili, Queso Fresco, Avocado (GF)

^$ 27

Honey Glazed Salmon Lemon Quinoa, Sauteed Spinach (GF)

^$ 34

Strawberry Short Cake Layers of Short Cake, Chantilly Cream, Strawberries and Strawberry Sauce

^$ 10

Warm Michigan Cherry Cobbler Sweet Michigan Cherries, Streusel Topping, Gurnsey's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

^$ 12

Bumpy Cake Devils Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, Fudge Frosting

^$ 10

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Guernsey Farm's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Two Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips

^$ 10

4:00pm - 10:00pm Daily

Fried Pickle Spears Horseradish Dipping Sauce

^$ 14

Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce, Crispy Bacon

^$ 12

Potato and Cheddar Pierogies Horseradish Sour Cream, Crispy Bacon, Caramelized Onion

^$ 14

Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce

^$ 15

Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce

^$ 17

Warm Crab Dip Lump Crab, Warm Pita, Old Bay Seasoning

^$ 19

Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Sweet Chile Siracha Sauce, Fresno Peppers, Seaweed Salad

^$ 17

Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing, Crudite Vegetables (GF)

^$ 16

Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire Roasted Salsa (GF)

^$ 22

Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers

^$ 14

Garden Cobb Salad Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette

^$ 18

Classic Caesar Salad Whole Leaf Baby Romaine, Cured Egg Yolk, Parmesan Crisps, Campari Tomato, Creamy Caesar Dressing (GF)

^$ 16

Spinach Salad Fresh Strawberries, Watermelon, Feta, Shaved Red Onion, Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette

^$ 16

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Sticky Rice, Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Yuzu Vinaigrette

^$ 27

Crispy Chicken Bowl Baby Spinach, Crispy Chicken, Quinoa, Avocado, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

^$ 26

Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl Avocado, Black Bean, Sweet Corn, Red Onion, Tomato, Cilantro Lime Rice

^$ 29

Beyond Burger Plant Based Patty, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

^$ 21

Pan-Fried Local Walleye Napa Cabbage Slaw, Jalapeno & Lime Tartar Sauce, Club Roll

^$ 23

Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun

^$ 21

Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos Charred Corn, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Chipotle Aioli

^$ 22

MAC Daddy Burger Grilled Wagyu Patty, Caramelized Bacon Jam, Smoked Gouda, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce

^$ 25

Bacon and Cheddar Burger Plath's Bacon, White Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

^$ 21

The Jibarito Grilled Sirloin, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Fried Plantain "Bun"

^$ 24

Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula

^$ 23

Lemon Quinoa Sauteed Spinach

^$ 8

Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

^$ 8

Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives

^$ 10

Truffle Fries Parmesan, Herb Aioli

^$ 10

Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Demi-Glace

^$ 10

Mushroom and Charred Corn Enchiladas Green Chile, Queso Fresco, Avocado (GF)

^$ 27

Vegan Bolognese Plant Based Spaghetti, Vegan Parmesan, Torn Basil

^$ 30

Honey Glazed Salmon Lemon Quinoa, Sauteed Spinach (GF)

^$ 34

Fish and Chips Local White Fish, Bell's Two Hearted Batter, French Fries, Lime Tartar Sauce

^$ 32

Grilled Chicken Kabobs Marinated Chicken, Squash, Zucchini, Onion and Peppers, Cilantro Lime Rice

^$ 32

Country Fried Chicken Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Country Gravy

^$ 30

Grilled Skirt Steak Gremolata Fingerling Potatoes, Green Beans (GF)

^$ 36

Chicken Carbonara Fettuccini Pasta, Pan Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Sweet Peas, Parmesan Alfredo Sauce

^$ 29

Strawberry Short Cake Layers of Short Cake, Chantilly Cream, Strawberries and Strawberry Sauce

^$ 10

Warm Michigan Cherry Cobbler Sweet Michigan Cherries, Streusel Topping, Gurnsey's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

^$ 12

Bumpy Cake Devils Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, Fudge Frosting

^$ 10

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Guernsey Farm's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Two Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips

^$ 10

Lilac Lemonade Hanson Meyer Lemon Vodka, Long Road Raspberry Liquer, La Marca Prosecco

^$ 16

Smoked Rye Old-Fashioned Templeton Rye, Demerara Angostura Bitters, Amarena Cherries, Bourbon-Smoked Sugar

^$ 18

Michigan Manhattan Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Iron Fish Maple Bitters, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Amarena Cherries

^$ 18

Michigan Mule Tito's Vodka, Cherry, Lime, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

^$ 16

Mackinac Island Fudge Martini Vanilla Bean-Infused Ketel One, Baileys Irish Cream, Creme de Cacao, Fudge Rim

^$ 17

Hibiscus Margarita Espolon Blanco Tequila, Madhava Organic Amber Agave, Orange Liqueur, Lime

^$ 16

Carmen Miranda Rum Punch Cruzan Banana Rum, Coconut Rum, Pineapple Rum, Orange Liqueur

^$ 16

Sparkling Grapefruit Combier Pamplemousse Rose, Grand Hotel Sparkling, Blanc de Noir

^$ 16

The Gate House Coffee Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, La Colombe Hot or Cold Brew, Madagascar Vanilla

^$ 16

Strawberry Bee's Knees Spismith Strawberry Smash Gin, Honey, Lemon

^$ 16

Pepsi Brand Soft Drinks

^$ 5

Grand Hotel Bottled Water

^$ 4

Sparkling Water

^$ 6

Draught Root Beer Featuring 1919 Draught Root Beer

^$ 7

Draught Root Beer Float Featuring 1919 Draught Root Beer

^$ 11

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

^$ 8

Virgin Pina Colada

^$ 8

Strawberry-Rhubarb Lowball Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, Strawberry Rhubarb Bitters, Soda Water

^$ 8

Blueberry Limeade Lemonade, Lime Juice, Blueberries

^$ 8

Virgin Mango Mule Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Mango, Lime Juice

^$ 8

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 6

Bud Light

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 7

Sierra Nevada Seasonal

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 7

New Belgium Seasonal

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 7

Sam Adams Seasonal

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 7

Bell's Oberon Wheat Ale

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 8

Bell's Two Hearted Ale

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 8

Founders All-Day West Coast Barrel-Aged

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 8

Lagunitas IPA

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 8

Stone Hazy IPA

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 8

Guinness Stout

Pint (16 Oz.) ^$ 7

Budweiser

^$ 7

Bud Light

^$ 7

Miller Lite

^$ 7

Corona

^$ 7

Heinken

^$ 7

Heineken 0.0

^$ 7

Labatt Blue

^$ 7

Peroni

^$ 7

Buckets of 5 Bottles

^$ 25

St Julian Forbidden Fruit Ciders Pineapple / Black & Blue / Cherry

^$ 7

High Noon Hard Seltzer

^$ 7

Growler To Go Fill a 64oz growler with your favorite draught beer

^$ 25

Sparkling Wine

Bottle ^$ 76

Riesling

Bottle ^$ 79

Glass ^$ 20

Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle ^$ 79

Glass ^$ 20

Chardonnay

Bottle ^$ 79

Glass ^$ 20

Pinot Noir

Bottle ^$ 79

Glass ^$ 20

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle ^$ 79

Glass ^$ 20

Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle ^$ 56

Glass ^$ 14

Starmont Chardonnay

Bottle ^$ 48

Glass ^$ 12

Benvolio Pinot Grigio

Bottle ^$ 48

Glass ^$ 12

Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle ^$ 52

Glass ^$ 13

Sea Sun Pinot Noir

Bottle ^$ 56

Glass ^$ 14

Unshackled Red Blend

Bottle ^$ 60

Glass ^$ 15

La Marca Prosecco

Bottle ^$ 56

Glass ^$ 14

Baci Dolce Moscato "Sweet Kiss"

Bottle ^$ 56

Glass ^$ 14

DAOU Rose

Bottle ^$ 54

Glass ^$ 14

Green Tea

^$ 10

Lemon Drop

^$ 10

Jager Bomb

^$ 10

Washington Apple

^$ 10

Crispy Chicken Tenders Fresh Fruit or French Fries

Cheeseburger Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Fruit or French Fries

Grilled Cheese Fresh Fruit or French Fries

Macaroni & Cheese Fresh Fruit or French Fries

10:00pm - 2:00am Nightly

Fried Pickle Spears Horseradish Dipping Sauce

^$ 15

Buffalo Chicken Wings Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing, Crudite Vegetables

^$ 16

Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce

^$ 14

Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sharp Cheddar, Plath's Bacon, Campari Tomato

^$ 17

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bib Lettuce, Tomato Toasted Brioche Bun

^$ 22

Mac Daddy Burger Grilled Black Angus Patty, Caramelized Bacon Jam Smoked Gouda, Heirloom Tomato, Bib Lettuce

^$ 25

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