Portal to Flavor

Lively and inviting, celebrating people and community, The Gate House is a local favorite restaurant serving lunch and dinner. In addition to the thoughtfully crafted craveable offerings, entrées, and delicious desserts, The Gate House is well known for its signature MAC Daddy Burger.

Featuring local live entertainment weekly and seasonal bar specials, you can relax with a cocktail on the expansive outdoor patio or cozy up next to the warm stone fireplace in chilly weather. Your new favorite spot has arrived.

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

Hours: The Gate House will reopen Friday April 26, 2024
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Gate House After Dark: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM (opens May 3, 2024)

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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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