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    The Gate House “After Dark”

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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.

  • Casual Dining
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Mid Price Point
Our Menus
11:00am - 4:00pm. Daily Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Fried Pickle Spears Jalapeño Ranch 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, Old Bay Seasoning, Warm Pita
$ 19
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Seaweed Salad, Fresno Peppers, Sweet Chili Sriracha Sauce
$ 17
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa
$ 22
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Celery Sticks, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing (GF)
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Soup and Salads
Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers
$ 14
Garden Cobb Salad Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
$ 18
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl* Sticky Rice, Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Yuzu Vinaigrette
$ 27
Classic Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing (GF)
$ 16
Crispy Chicken Bowl Baby Spinach, Quinoa, Avocado, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
$ 26
Spinach Salad Fresh Strawberries, Watermelon, Feta, Shaved Red Onion, Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette
$ 16
Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl* Cilantro-Lime Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Red Onion, Tomato, Avocado
$ 29
Handhelds All Handhelds Are Served with Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle or Buffalo Fries $5
Beyond Burger Plant-Based Patty, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
$ 21
Pan-Fried Local Walleye Cabbage Slaw, Jalapeño-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* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Bacon Jam, Smoked Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
$ 21
Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula
$ 23
Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sharp Cheddar, Plath's Bacon, Heirloom Tomato
$ 17
Table Sides
Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 8
Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives
$ 10
Truffle Fries Parmesan Cheese, Herb Aioli
$ 10
Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Brown Gravy
$ 12
Lemon Quinoa Wilted Spinach
$ 8
Signature Dishes
Grilled Skirt Steak* Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Garlic (GF)
$ 36
Mushroom and Charred Corn Enchiladas Green Chili, Queso Fresco, Avocado (GF)
$ 29
Fish and Chips Local Whitefish, Bell's Two Hearted Batter, French Fries, Lime Tartar Sauce
$ 32
Honey Glazed Salmon Lemon Quinoa, Sautéed Spinach (GF)
$ 34
Desserts
Caramel Apple Fried Ice Cream Caramel Apple Ice Cream, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chantilly Cream
$ 12
Bumpy Cake Devil's Food Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, Fudge Frosting
$ 10
Warm Michigan Cherry Cobbler Sweet Michigan Cherries, Streusel Topping, Guernsey Dairy Farms Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
$ 12
4:00pm - 9:00pm Daily. Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Fried Pickle Spears Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauce
$ 14
Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Crispy Bacon, 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, Old Bay Seasoning, Warm Pita
$ 19
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Seaweed Salad, Fresno Peppers, Sweet Chile Sriracha Sauce
$ 17
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa (GF)
$ 22
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Celery Sticks, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing (GF)
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Soup and Salads Add Side Caesar or Spinach Salad to any entrée $8
Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers
$ 14
Garden Cobb Salad Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
$ 18
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Sticky Rice, Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Yuzu Vinaigrette
$ 27
Classic Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing (GF)
$ 16
Crispy Chicken Bowl Baby Spinach, Quinoa, Avocado, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
$ 26
Spinach Salad Fresh Strawberries, Watermelon, Feta, Shaved Red Onion, Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette
$ 16
Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl* Cilantro-Lime Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Red Onion, Tomato, Avocado
$ 29
Handhelds All Handhelds are Served with Kettle Cooked Potato Chips. Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle, Buffalo or Poutine Fries $5
Beyond Burger Plant-Based Patty, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
$ 21
Pan-Fried Local Walleye Cabbage Slaw, Jalapeño-Lime Tartar Sauce, Club Roll
$ 23
Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
$ 21
MAC Daddy Burger* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam, Smoked Gouda, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
$ 21
Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos Charred Corn, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Chipotle Aioli
$ 22
Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula
$ 23
Table Sides
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
$ 12
Lemon Quinoa Sauteed Spinach
$ 8
Signature Dishes
Mushroom, Poblano and Charred Corn Enchiladas Queso Fresco, Avocado, Salsa Verde, Cilantro, Lime (GF)
$ 27
Vegan Bolognese Plant-Based Spaghetti, Vegan Parmesan, Torn Basil
$ 30
Honey Glazed Salmon* Lemon Quinoa, Sautéed Spinach (GF)
$ 34
Fish and Chips Local White Fish, Bell's Two Hearted Batter, French Fries, Lime Tartar Sauce
$ 32
Chicken Carbonara Pan-Roasted Chicken, Fettuccini Pasta, Bacon, Sweet Peas, Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
$ 29
Grilled Chicken Kabobs Marinated Chicken, Squash, Zucchini, Onion and Peppers, Cilantro-Lime Rice
$ 32
Sliced Beef Pot Roast Potato Croquettes, Roasted Carrots, Green Beans, Horseradish Sour Cream
$ 34
Grilled Skirt Steak* Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Garlic (GF)
$ 35
Desserts
Caramel Apple Fried Ice Cream Caramel Apple Ice Cream, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chantilly Cream
$ 12
Bumpy Cake Devil's Food Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, Fudge Frosting
$ 10
Warm Michigan Cherry Cobbler Sweet Michigan Cherries, Streusel Topping, Guernsey Dairy Farms Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
$ 12
Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
The Gate House Cocktails
Lilac Lemonade Hanson Meyer Lemon Vodka, Long Road Raspberry Liquer, La Marca Prosecco
$ 16
Mackinac Fudge Martini Vanilla-Infused Ketel One Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, Crème de Cacao, Grand Fudge Rim
$ 17
Blackberry-Lemon Spritz Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Water Hill Blackberry Liqueur, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
$ 16
The Gate House Coffee Wheatley Vodka, Baileys Chocolate Liqueur, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, La Colombe Coffee. Served Hot or Cold
$ 17
Gin Basil Smash Iron Fish Woodland Gin, Basil, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
$ 16
Jungle Juice Bacardí Light Rum, Aperol, Simple Syrup, Lime & Pineapple Juices
$ 16
Cherry Margarita Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Cherry Juice, Amber Agave, Lime Juice, Cherries
$ 16
The Mezcal Mule Illegal Mezcal, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit, Agave, Cucumber-Tajín Garnish
$ 17
Smoked Rye Old Fashioned Templeton Rye, Bourbon-Smoked Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Amarena Cherries
$ 18
Cadotte Whiskey Smash Knob Creek Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Muddled Mint
$ 17
Burgess Rum Runner Bacardí Light Rum, Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Myers's Original Dark Rum, Blackberry Liqueur, Crème de Banana, Orange & Cranberry Juices, Ginger Ale, Cherries. Additional Myers's Original Dark Rum Float $4
$ 16
Shots
Green Tea Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix
$ 10
Red Bull Bombs Deep Eddy Vodka
$ 10
Gummy Bear Wheatly Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix
$ 10
Lemon Drop Hew Amsterdam Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
$ 10
Beer & Seltzer Michigan Craft Draught Beer 16 oz.
Bell's Two Hearted IPA
$ 8
Bell's Oberon Wheat Ale
$ 8
Bell's Lager of the Lakes
$ 8
Cheboygan Lighthouse Amber
$ 7
Seasonal Regional Brewery Rotational Taps 16 oz. Please See Your Server for today's Selections.
Popular Draught Beer 16 oz.
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 6
Sam Adams Seasonal
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 7
Guinness Stout
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 7
New Belgium Seasonal
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 7
Beer Bottles
Atwater Vanilla Java Porter
$ 7
Budweiser
$ 7
Bud Light
$ 7
Corona
$ 7
Coors Light
$ 7
Heinken
$ 7
Heineken 0.0 n/a
$ 7
Michelob Ultra
$ 7
Miller Lite
$ 7
Modelo Especial
$ 7
Peroni
$ 7
Bell's Big Porch Ale
$ 9
Ciders & Seltzers
Blake's Hard Cider Triple Jam or American Apple
$ 7
High Noon Hard Seltzer Vodka & Soda Seltzer Peach or Pineapple
$ 8
White Claw Seltzer Natural Lime, Raspberry, Ruby Grapefruit or Black Cherry
$ 7
Twisted Tea Original Hard Iced Tea
$ 7
Wine Grand Private Label
Sauvignon Blanc
$ 16
$ 22
$ 79
Chardonnay
$ 16
$ 22
$ 79
Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 16
$ 22
$ 79
Sparkling Wine
La Marca Prosecco
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 14
Caposaldo Moscato
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 14
White Wine
Charlotte's Home Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle $ 52
Glass $ 14
Franciscan Estate Chardonnay
Bottle $ 48
Glass $ 13
Lumina Pinot Grigio
Bottle $ 48
Glass $ 13
ROSÉ WINE
DAOU
Bottle $ 54
Glass $ 14
Red Wine
Bonanza by Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 15
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle $ 60
Glass $ 16
Sea Sun Pinot Noir
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 15
Pessimist Red Blend
Bottle $ 60
Glass $ 16
Zero Proof Drinks
Mineral Water 750mL Acqua Panna or S.Pellegrino Sparkling
$ 8
Draught Root Beer Featuring 1919 Draught Root Beer
Regular $ 7
As a float $ 11
Pepsi Brand Soft Drink
$ 5
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
$ 8
Virgin Piña Colada
$ 8
Virgin Mango Mule Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Mango, Lime Juice
$ 8
Strawberry and Rhubarb Spritzer Lemon Juice, Agave, Strawberry Rhubarb Bitters, Soda Water
$ 8
Blueberry Limeade Lemonade, Blueberry Purée, Lime Juice
$ 8
La Colombe Coffee Regular or Decaf
$ 5
La Colombe Cold Brew
$ 5
Hazelnut or Caramel La Colombe Coffee
$ 7
Steven Smith Hot Tea Jasmine Silver Tip, Lord Bergamot Earl Grey, Chamomile or Peppermint Leaves
$ 5
Steven Smith Iced Tea Hibiscus Punch
$ 5
Entrées $15
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
Available 9 pm to Close. Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce, Crispy Bacon
$ 12
Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce
$ 15
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Sweet Chile Sriracha Sauce, Fresno Peppers, Seaweed Salad
$ 17
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing, Celery Sticks
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa
$ 22
Handhelds All Handhelds Are Served with Kettle Cooked Chips. Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle or Buffalo Fries $5
Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
$ 21
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
$ 21
MAC Daddy Burger* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam, Smoked Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Sides
Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 8
Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives
$ 10
Truffle Fries Parmesan Cheese, Herb Aioli
$ 10
Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Demi-Glace
$ 12
Lemon Quinoa Sautéed Spinach
$ 8
Available 9:00 pm to Close. Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Crispy Bacon, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 12
Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce
$ 15
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Seaweed Salad, Fresno Peppers, Sweet Chile Sriracha Sauce
$ 17
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa
$ 22
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Celery Sticks, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Latin Specials
Crispy Tostones Garlic Aioli, Salsa Verde
$ 12
Queso Fundido Oaxaca Cheese, Chorizo, Cilantro, Blue Corn Tortillas
$ 14
Chicken and Cheese Pupusa Shredded Chicken, Oaxaca Cheese, Salsa Rojo, Curtido
$ 12
Handhelds All Handhelds Are Served with Kettle Cooked Chips. Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle or Buffalo Fries $5
Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
$ 21
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
$ 21
MAC Daddy Burger* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam, Smoked Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Table Sides
Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 8
Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives
$ 10
Truffle Fries Parmesan Cheese, Herb Aioli
$ 10
Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Demi-Glace
$ 12

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