• Main Dining Room view of tables

    Main Dining Room

Few dining locations are more picturesque than Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room. It overlooks the world’s longest porch displaying the hotel’s many American flags, as well as the glistening Straits of Mackinac.

Sit down for dinner while enjoying music by the Grand Hotel Orchestra. You may even catch a glimpse of the bellmen taking down the flags for the day — a sunset tradition.

  • Our Mackinac Island dining room offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
  • We accept reservations for parties of 10 or more people. To make a reservation, please contact our Concierge at (906) 847-3331 ext. 567.
  • For each service, we are proud to offer gluten-free menu options.

View Information on Dietary Requirements

Please note our Main Dining Room closures for private events on our Activities Calendar.

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Our Menus
Appetizers
Sparkling Michigan Wild Berry Juice
Octopus Puttanesca Pancetta Streusel, White Anchovy Aioli
Venison Carpaccio Beet and Blood Orange Confetti, Campari Vinaigrette
Short Rib Croquette Crab Egg Custard, Caviar
Salt Baked Beet Tartare Pickled Onion, Grana Padano, Black Lime, Crispy Rutabaga Chips
Soups
Ciopinno Hungarian Paprika Crostini, Rouille
Curry Corn Soup Shrimp Dumplings
Chilled White Bean Soup Parsley Crème Fraîche, Herb Croutons
Salad
Little Gem Caesar Smoked Bacon Lardons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Duck Fat Croutons, White Anchovy Powder
Spinach and Strawberry Salad Crispy Pancetta, Pear and Vanilla Vinaigrette
Entrées
Hay Smoked Prime Rib Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes, Braised Young Leeks, Rosemary Jus
Charred Poblano and Sweet Corn Stuffed Chicken Double L Farms Chicken, Michigan Smoked Cheddar Grits, Puebla Mole
Citrus Herb Crusted Whitefish Potato Purée, Smoked Nage
Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop Warm Bavarian Potato Salad, Grilled Baby Endive, Brandy Cream Sauce
Hoisin Glazed Duck Breast Celeriac Root Purée, Pickled Apple, Calvados Demi-Glace
Tamarind Glazed Royal Trumpet Mushroom Asian Lentil Stew, Herb Chutney
Appetizers
Sparkling Michigan White Grape Juice
Ras El Hanout Crusted Tuna Citrus Coconut Bouillabaisse, Pickled Red Onion
Veal Cheek Cannelloni Spinach Mascarpone Cheese, Black Truffle Fonduta
Elk Tartare Cremini Mushroom, Eggplant Caviar, Asiago Pretzel Crisp
Heirloom Tomato Galette Shaved Fennel, Basil, Papaya Seed Vinaigrette
Soups
Michigan Amish Chicken Consommé Foie Gras Celestine
Hungarian Mushroom Bisque Parsley Cream
Chilled Asparagus Soup Heirloom Tomato Relish, White Truffle Oil
Salads
Smoked Whitefish Nicoise Salad Cured Egg Yolk, Mustard Buttermilk Vinaigrette, Chervil Oil
Baby Arugula Salad Grana Padano, Black Walnuts, Citrus, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Entrées
Beef Tournedos Foie Gras Butter, Creamed Spinach, Potato Scaloppini, Truffle Demi-Glace
Cornish Game Hen White Corn Polenta, Grilled Chicken Sausage, Citrus Oregano Poulet Glace
Heritage Farms Pork Osso Bucco White Bean and Tuscan Kale Ragout, Calabrian Chili, Citrus Gremolata
Fennel Crusted Faroe Island Salmon Beluga Lentil Stew, Fennel Slaw, Sun-dried Tomato Beurre Blanc
Chipotle Coffee Rubbed Venison Loin Cranberry Wild Rice Strudel, Balsamic Veal Reduction
Herb Crusted Rutabaga Steak White Corn Polenta, Charred Leek Jus Lié
Appetizers
Sparkling Michigan Raspberry Juice
Oishii Shrimp Cocktail Vegetable Gazpacho, Avocado Mousse
Vol-Au-Vent D'Escargot Garlic Mushrooms, Brie Fondue
Duck Confit and White Bean Terrine Carrot Gelée, White Balsamic Pancetta Vinaigrette
Rum Nectar Braised Pineapple Coconut Beurre Blanc, Chili and Lime
Soups
English Onion Soup White Cheddar Crostini
Grand Whitefish and Clam Chowder Rosemary Croutons
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Celeriac Cream, Spiced Candied Bacon
Salads
Crisp Apple Salad Circus Frisée, Blueberries, Roquefort Crostini, Madras Curry Vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato and Beet Carpaccio Mesclun Greens, Ricotta Gel, Basil Vinaigrette
Entrées
Panko Crusted Veal Tenderloin Truffle Spaetzle, Braised Red Cabbage, Jus de Veau Lié
72 Hour Braised Beef Short Rib a la Bourguignonne Whipped Sweet Potato, Celeriac Root Cream, Royal Trumpet Mushrooms
Chicken and Wild Mushroom Ballotine Whipped Sweet Potato, Tuscan Kale, Brown Mustard Velouté
Hazelnut Crusted Michigan Lake Trout Beurre Noisette Fingerling Potatoes, Braised Red Cabbage, Sage Cream Sauce
Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb Kamfounata, Tabbouleh, Black Garlic Demi-Glace
Beet and Goat Cheese Ravioli Warm Tuscan Kale Salad, Smoked Tomato Coulis
All entrées are served with milk or juice, and fruit cup
Entrées
Chicken Fingers With Chips
Macaroni and Cheese With Chips
Kosher Hot Dog With Chips
Mini Hamburger With Chips
Kids Pasta, Choice of Butter or Tomato Sauce, Parmesan
Grilled Chicken Breast Potatoes and Vegetables
Petite Medallion of Beef Potatoes and Vegetables
Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Cup of Dirt
Kid Sized Grand Pecan Ball, Chocolate Sauce
Juices** ^
Apple
Cranberry
Orange
Sparking Michigan Cider
Tomato
Kale
Beet
Beverages Select beverages not included in MAP
Bloody Mary
$ 22
Grand Mimosa
$ 22
Smoothie** ^
Michigan Wild Berry Sunrise
Fruits and Yogurt
Coconut Pana Cotta** ^ Passion Fruit, Kiwi, House Granola, Strawberry
Bananas & Berries** ^ Mackinac Honey, Cinnamon
Brûléed Grapefruit** ^ Cardamom Ricotta, Mint
Featured Item
Assorted Breakfast Pastries
Hot Cereal
Michigan Ground Grits** ^ Maple Butter, Dried Cherries
Old Fashioned Michigan Oatmeal ^ Steamed Milk, Dried Blueberry, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Choice of: Almond, Skim, Soy, & Whole Milk
Omelettes
Omelettes* ** Bacon, Ham, Mushroom, Sweet Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomato, Spinach, Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Served with Breakfast Potatoes
Eggs
Fried, Poached, Scrambled, Shirred** Served with Breakfast Potatoes and Corned Beef Hash
Entrées
Buttermilk Pancakes or Brioche French Toast ^ Michigan Berries, Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup, Choice of Bacon or Breakfast Sausage
Spinach, Mushroom, & Gruyère Quiche ^ Cherry Tomato & Arugula
Southwestern Smoked Pork Breakfast Hash ** Crisp Potatoes, Bell Pepper, Onion, House Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Tostada, Two Eggs, Crema, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro
Michigan Cherry Croissant French Toast Casserole ^ Michigan Sweet Cherry Compote, Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup
Eggs Benedict English Muffin, Thick Sliced Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise, Breakfast Potatoes
Quinoa & Tuscan Kale Breakfast Bowl ** ^ Bell Pepper, Cured Tomato, Feta Cheese, Avocado, Poached Egg, Hollandaise
Lake Superior Walleye Cherry Tomato & Arugula, Breakfast Potato, Caper Hollandaise
Grilled Flank Steak Cherry Tomato & Arugula, Breakfast Potatoes, Chimichurri
Smoked Norwegian Salmon Capers, Hard Cooked Egg, Dill Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Salmon Caviar, Bagel
Desserts with Suggested Pairings
Grand Pecan Ball Celebrating its 75th Anniversary at Grand Hotel Chocolate Sauce. Suggested Pairings: Cascade Winery, Silk Raspberry Chocolate (GF)
Michigan Cherry Cobbler Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Suggested Pairing: Chateau Chantal Cerise
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Graham Cracker Tuile, Cinnamon Carmel Sauce. Suggested Pairing: Grand Marnier
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Pistachio Biscotti. Suggested Pairing: Quinta de la Rosa Tawny Port
Flourless Chocolate Torte Salted Caramel Crèmeaux, Crème Anglaise, Chocolate Deco. Suggested Pairing: Bel Lago Cherry Wine (GF)
Cheese Plate Regional and Imported Cheeses, Fresh Fruit, Fig and Marsala Preserve, Baguette. Suggested Pairing: Macallan 12-Year
After Dinner Wine Selections
Port 3 oz. Pour
Quinta de la Rosa 20-Year Tawny, Douro Portugal
$ 22
Smith-Woodhouse Ruby Late Bottled Vintage, Douro Portugal
$ 18
Chateau Chantal Cerise Cherry Port, Old Mission Peninsula
$ 16
Wines 2 oz. Pour
Bel Lago Cherry Wine, Leelenau Peninsula
$ 14
Cascade Raspberry Chocolate Silk, Grand Rapids
$ 14
Cooper's Hawk Vidal Ice Wine, Lake Erie
$ 16
Huber Riesling Ice Wine, Austria
$ 16
Sichel Sauternes, Bordeaux France
$ 16
Whiskey & Cognac 2 oz. Pour
Macallan 12-Year
$ 36
Oban 14-Year
$ 42
Glenmorangie 18-Year
$ 54
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
$ 84
Courvoisier VS
$ 19
Rémy Martin VSOP 26
Rémy Martin Louis XIII
$ 599
1887 Grand Rye
$ 29
Woodford Reserve
$ 20
Woodford Reserve Double Oak
$ 29
Cordially Yours 2 oz. Pour
Bailey's Irish Cream
$ 18
Campari Apertivo
$ 18
Chambord
$ 18
Di Saronno Amaretto
$ 16
Fernet Branca
$ 18
Grand Marnier
$ 22
Kahlua (& Cream)
$ 16
Jameson's
$ 18

Breakfast • 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

At Grand Hotel, breakfast includes a wide selection of entrees including omelets, eggs any style, hot and cold cereals, pancakes and French toast with authentic Michigan maple syrup, hot oatmeal, breakfast meats, salmon, steak, fresh bread and pastries, fresh juices, fruits, and more.

Pricing for those without MAP & non-resort guests:

Adults: $49.00

Children: $26.00

All pricing does not include tax. Children under 5 are free.


Grand Luncheon Experience • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The legendary Grand Luncheon Experience is a one-of-a-kind Grand Hotel experience. Offerings include fresh salads, composed salads, fresh seafood including oysters, mussels, and assorted smoked fish, assorted and domestic cheeses and fruits, a variety of hot items and a carvery station. No Grand Luncheon is complete without a lavish and bountiful dessert display. Beverages that are included are coffee, tea, and lemonade. Soft drinks, wine, beer and a full bar are available for additional purchase. The Grand Luncheon Experience is a multiple-year winner of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Adults: $75.00

Children: $37.00

All pricing does not include tax. Children under 5 are free.

For Group inquiries of 20 or more guests, please reach out to [email protected].


Dinner • 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM

The Main Dining Room’s dinner menu is renowned for its range and excellence, with three rotating menus throughout the season. The meal includes a variety of options designed by our chef. Each meal begins with an appetizer followed by soup or salad, entrée, and dessert.

Pricing for those without MAP & non-resort guests:

Adults: $121.00

Children: $63.00

All pricing does not include tax. Children under 5 are free.

Main Dining Room 2

Wine

Grand Hotel’s well-stocked wine cellar offers many domestic and imported choices, including Michigan vintages and our award-winning Grand Hotel wine. Let our Master Sommelier and Wine Director Elizabeth Schweitzer suggest the right wine to accompany your meal. Not only is she the eighth woman sommelier in the world, but Elizabeth also enjoys sharing her vast knowledge every season with our guests.

Please note: For guests who wish to bring their own wine, Grand Hotel charges a $50.00 corkage fee.

girl holding menu at dinner table

Dining Policies & Details

From our evening attire and dress guide to meal plan options, get more information about Grand Hotel’s dining details and policies.

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