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

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Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce

^$ 15

Fried Pickle Spears Horseradish Dipping Sauce

^$ 14

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)

^$ 22

Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce

1/2 lb ^$ 16

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

^$ 18

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

^$ 16

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

^$ 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)

^$ 16

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

^$ 26

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

^$ 27

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

^$ 23

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

^$ 25

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

^$ 21

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

^$ 20

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

^$ 17

Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula

^$ 23

Rachel or Reuben Turkey Pastrami or Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island, Toasted Marbled Rye

^$ 22

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

^$ 29

Pan-Fried Walleye Cornmeal-Dusted 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

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

^$ 21

Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

^$ 9

Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives

^$ 12

Truffle Fries Parmesan, Herb Aioli

^$ 12

Warm Apple Crisp Rum Raisin Ice Cream

^$ 12

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Chocolate Tart Shell, Whipped Peanut Butter Mousse, Marshmallow Topping

^$ 12

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

^$ 12

Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce

^$ 15

Fried Pickle Spears Horseradish Dipping Sauce

^$ 14

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

^$ 22

Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce

^$ 16

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

^$ 18

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

^$ 14

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

^$ 16

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

Apple and Walnut Salad Arcadian Lettuce, Honeycrisp Apple, Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Michigan Cherries, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Side ^$ 18

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

^$ 26

Ahi Tune Poke Bowl Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Wakame Salad, Sticky Rice, Yuzu Vinaigrette

^$ 27

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

^$ 23

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

Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula

^$ 23

Rachel or Reuben Turkey Pastrami or Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island, Toasted Marbled Rye

^$ 22

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

^$ 29

Pan-Fried Walleye Cornmeal-Dusted, Gremolata Potatoes, Vine-Ripened Tomato, Chimichurri (GF)

^$ 37

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

^$ 32

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

^$ 38

BBQ Baby Back Ribs Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans

^$ 39

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

^$ 21

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

^$ 44

Caramelized Onion Meatloaf Bacon and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Demi-Glace

^$ 30

Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

^$ 9

Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives

^$ 12

Truffle Fries Parmesan, Herb Aioli

^$ 12

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

^$ 12

Warm Apple Crisp Rum Raisin Ice Cream

^$ 12

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Chocolate Tart Shell, Whipped Peanut Butter Mousse, Marshmallow Topping

^$ 12

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

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

Available all day Sunday and after 5:00 PM Monday and Thursday

Mini Mac Sliders 3 Sliders Grilled Wagyu Slider Patty, Caramelized Bacon Jam, Smoked Gouda, Heirloom Tomato, Bib Lettuce, Garlic Aio

^$ 21

Boneless Chicken Wings Hot or Mild, Ranch or Blue Cheese, Carrots and Celery

^$ 16

Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

1/2 lb ^$ 9

Truffle Fries Parmesan, Herb Aioli

^$ 12

Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives

^$ 12

Bucket of Beer 16oz Aluminum Bottles (5) Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud Light

Domestic ^$ 20

Draught Beer

^$ 5

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