The Gate House “After Dark”

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

Seasonal Hours
Daily: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Bar: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Late Night: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Virtual Tour

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Gate House Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Chipotle Ground Beef, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire Roasted Salsa, Shaved Jalapeño (GF)

^$ 20

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

^$ 18

Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce

^$ 14

Potato and Cheddar Pierogies Lemon Creme Fraiche, Crisp Bacon, Caramelized Onion

^$ 14

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

^$ 16

Pig in a Pretzel Pretzel-Wrapped Smoked Kielbasa, Whole Grain Mustard Dipping Sauce

^$ 15

Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce

1/2 lb ^$ 16

Fried Pickle Spears Horseradish Dipping Sauce

^$ 14

Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers

^$ 14

Baby Bib and Little Gem Salad Heirloom Tomato, Shaved Carrot, Radish, Buttermilk Ranch (GF)

^$ 16

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

^$ 22

Steak Cobb Mixed Greens, Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Cherry Tomato, Hard-Boiled Egg, Charred Corn, Avocado, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)

^$ 29

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

^$ 22

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

^$ 25

Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula

^$ 22

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

^$ 21

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

^$ 24

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

^$ 22

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

^$ 21

Italian Cold Cut Hoagie Mortadella, Salami, Capicola, Prosciutto, Provolone, Shredded Lettuce, Hot Peppers, Tomato, Oregano Red Wine Vinaigrette

^$ 20

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

^$ 16

Chicago Dog Neon Green Pickle Relish, Sport Peppers, Tomato, Pickle Wedge, Diced Onion, Yellow Mustard

^$ 17

Pan Seared Walleye Gremolata Potatoes, Vine Ripe Tomato, Chimichurri (GF)

^$ 37

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

^$ 32

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

^$ 44

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

^$ 29

Strawberry Short Cake Layered Short Cake, Chantilly Whipped Cream, Fresh Strawberry Sauce

^$ 10

Seven-Layer Chocolate Turtle Cake Chocolate Cake, Caramel Pecan Filling, Dark Chocolate Ganache Served on Cookies and Cream Dippin'Dots

^$ 10

Warm Brownie Sundae Double Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce

^$ 10

Gate House Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Chipotle Ground Beef, Cheddar & Pepper Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa (GF)

^$ 20

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

^$ 18

Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce

^$ 14

Potato and Cheddar Pierogies Lemon Creme Fraiche, Crisp Bacon, Caramelized Onion

^$ 14

Pig in a Pretzel Pretzel-Wrapped Smoked Kielbasa, Whole Grand Mustard Dipping Sauce

^$ 15

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

^$ 16

Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce

^$ 16

Fried Pickle Spears Horseradish Dipping Sauce

^$ 14

Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers

^$ 14

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

Side ^$ 8

Entree ^$ 16

Baby Bibb and Little Gem Heirloom Tomato, Shaved Carrot, Radish, Buttermilk Ranch (GF)

Side ^$ 8

Entree ^$ 16

Steak Cobb Mixed Greens, Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Cherry Tomato, Hard-Boiled Egg, Charred Corn, Avocado, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette

^$ 29

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

^$ 22

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

^$ 25

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

^$ 21

Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula

^$ 22

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

^$ 24

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

^$ 22

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

^$ 21

Chicago Dog Neon Green Pickle Relish, Sport Peppers, Tomato, Pickle Wedge, Diced Onion, Yellow Mustard

^$ 17

Pan-Seared Walleye Gremolata Potatoes, Vine-Ripened Tomato, Chimichurri (GF)

^$ 37

Fish and Chips Local Whitefish, Bell's Oberon Batter, House-made Fries, Charred Lemon

^$ 32

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

^$ 29

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

^$ 44

BBQ Baby Back Ribs Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans

^$ 39

Corned Beef and Cabbage Guinness Broth, Heirloom Carrots, Baby Potatoes (GF)

^$ 36

Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Spinach, Lemon Butter Sauce (GF)

^$ 38

Lemon & Thyme Roasted Half Chicken Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans (GF)

^$ 36

Warm Brownie Sundae Double Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream

^$ 10

Seven-Layer Chocolate Turtle Cake Chocolate Cake, Caramel Pecan Filling, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Cookies and Cream Dippin' Dots

^$ 10

Strawberry Shortcake Layers of Shortcake, Chantilly Whipped Cream, Fresh Strawberry Sauce

^$ 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

^$ 16

Hot on Horseback Espolon Reposado, Jalapeno Honey, Pineapple

^$ 15

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

^$ 15

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

^$ 16

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

^$ 15

The OG Frozen Rum Runner Bacardi Silver, Bacardi Black, Banana, Lemon, Lime

^$ 14

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

^$ 15

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

Chicken Nuggets Fresh Fruit or French Fries

Sliders Two Beef Sliders, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Fruit or French Fries

Grilled Cheese Fresh Fruit or French Fries

Ice Cream Sundae

^$ 4.5

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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