Lunch Menu
Grazing
- Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Flash fried with diced bacon, shaved Parmesan, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Beer Battered Onion Rings
Beer battered onion rings served with a side of boom boom sauce.
- Giant Bavarian Pretzel
Colossal, soft and golden brown pretzel. Served with warm No Cars Allowed Cream Ale Cheese and Mab’s Atomic Mustard.
- Famous Great Turtle Wings
Jumbo chicken wings marinated for hours in our own secret blend of spices then fried to perfection and tossed in one of our signature sauces. Your choice of Traditional Buffalo, Three Pepper BBQ (spicy), Jamaican Jerk, Sweet BBQ, or Hot Honey. Bone-in or Boneless.
- Mexican Street Corn DipPerfectly roasted street corn blended with pulled chicken breast, cream cheese, roasted chilis, fresh jalapenos, and our signature spice blend. Topped with fresh salsa and served with crisp tortilla chips.
- BBQ Burnt EndsChefs favorite! Grobbel’s brisket burnt ends smoked and roasted for hours until they are fork tender. Your choice of traditional Sweet BBQ or for the brave is our ghost pepper BBQ sauce. Served with fresh naan dippers.
- Smoked Whitefish HushpuppiesFour jumbo cornmeal hushpuppies loaded with smoked whitefish and deep fried to perfection. Served with our house made red pepper aioli and house made tartar sauce.
- Queso Dip
Our soon to be famous house-made white cheese dip, made with jalapenos, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Served with fresh tortilla chips.
- Great Lakes Smoked Whitefish DipA Mackinac Island Classic. Whipped blend of smoked whitefish, capers, and red onions. Accompanied with mini naan.

Entrée Salads
- Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, served with a creamy Caesar dressing.
- Summer Berry Salad
Mixed greens, piled with fresh seasonal berries, dried cherries, pickled red onions, candied pecans served with a raspberry walnut dressing.
- Southwest Chicken Salad
Grilled Nashville hot chicken, fresh mixed greens with roasted sweet corn, red and green peppers, slow roasted onions, black beans and Mexican blend cheese. Served with our homemade southwest ranch dressing.
Dressings: Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, House-made Ranch, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Walnut
- Add Chicken or Brisket Burnt Ends to any salad for an additional charge.
Soup
- Beer Cheese Bisque
Made with No Cars Allowed Cream Ale, topped with Kielbasa.
- Soup of the Day
Chef’s selection of house-made soup.
Signature Burgers
All burgers are made with our own custom grind of brisket, chuck, and short ribs. All burgers are served medium well. Served with crunchy kettle chips and a pickle. Add French fries, onion rings or a Gluten-free bun for an additional charge.
- Great Turtle Burger
Grilled to perfection, this burger is served with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheddar, Swiss or American cheese on a classic burger bun.
- Bacon Beer Cheese Burger
Topped with candied bacon, an onion ring, house-made beer cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
- Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ Burger
Our signature Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ sauce tops this burger, served with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a classic burger bun.
- Roasted Beet Chickpea Burger
A veggie burger blend of red and yellow beets, hummus, quinoa, kale, roasted pineapple, and ginger. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a vegan pretzel bun.
- The Shell YeahIf you are up to the challenge. Two burger patties, Swiss, cheddar, candied bacon, braised short rib, an onion ring, beer cheese, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, and onion, served on a classic burger bun. Includes fries.

Handhelds
Sandwiches are served with kettle chips and a pickle. Add french fries, onion rings, or Gluten-free bun for an additional charge.
- Braised Beef Brisket
Grobbel’s juicy braised beef brisket, Cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, topped with a fried onion haystack, and served on Detroit sourdough.
- The Legendary Chicken Sandwich
Flash fried, super crispy, topped with pickles, crisp leaf lettuce and chipotle mayo. Served on a pretzel bun.
- Spicy ChickenCrispy chicken breast, dipped in spicy buffalo bleu cheese sauce and topped with crispy lettuce, fresh tomato slices and crunchy pickle slices. Served on a fresh bakery bun with a side of bleu cheese dressing.
- Braised Short Rib Grilled CheeseSlow braised beef short rib, French onions (just like the soup) and aged white cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread.
- Brewery Tacos
Your choice of Grobbel’s Beef Brisket / Chicken Tinga / Pork Carnitas / Vegan Chorizo with house-made slaw, fresh salsa and Mexican blend cheese. Served with house-made tortilla chips.
Baskets
- No Cars Allowed Fish and ChipsHand battered whole filet of Great Lakes whitefish, dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and house made tartar sauce.
- Chicken Strip BasketServed with French fries and a choice of dipping sauce.
Flatbreads
- Add Cauliflower Crust for an additional charge.
- Margherita
Plump blistered tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.
- Spice Pepperoni & Sweety Drop Pepper
Classic red sauce, onions and fresh basil drizzled with Mikes Hot Honey.
- Pineapple and Pulled PorkSweet barbeque sauce with bacon, fresh jalapenos and cilantro.
- Braised Short Rib
Slow braised beef short rib, French onions (just like the soup), sautéed gourmet mushrooms, Great Turtle Whiskey cream sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. Topped with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze.
- Skull Cave BBQ Chicken
Grilled chicken, pickled red onions, Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ sauce, topped with shredded colby jack cheese.

Our delicious wood fired flatbreads are made to order
= Signature Dish
Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Dinner Menu
Grazing
- Parmesan Brussels SproutsFlash fried with diced bacon, shaved Parmesan, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Giant Bavarian PretzelColossal, soft and golden brown. Served with warm No Cars Allowed Cream Ale cheese and Mab’s Mustard.
- Famous Great Turtle WingsJumbo chicken wings marinated for hours in our own secret blend of spices then fried to perfection and tossed in one of our signature sauces. Your choice of Traditional Buffalo, Three Pepper BBQ (spicy), Jamaican Jerk, Sweet BBQ, or Hot Honey. Bone-in or Boneless.
- Mexican Street Corn DipPerfectly roasted street corn blended with pulled chicken breast, cream cheese, roasted chilis, fresh jalapenos, and our signature spice blend. Topped with fresh salsa and served with crisp tortilla chips.
- Island CalamariGolden fried calamari, served with fried jalapeno rings and a side of Boom Boom Sauce.
- Smoked Whitefish HushpuppiesFour jumbo cornmeal hushpuppies loaded with smoked whitefish and deep fried to perfection. Served with our house made red pepper aioli and house made tartar sauce.
- Great Lakes Smoked Whitefish Dip
A Mackinac Island Classic. Whipped blend of smoked whitefish, capers, and red onions. Accompanied with mini naan.

Salads
- Classic Caesar SaladRomaine leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, served with a creamy Caesar dressing.
- Summer Berry SaladMixed greens, piled with fresh seasonal berries, dried cherries, pickled red onions, candied pecans served with a raspberry walnut dressing.
- Southwest Chicken SaladGrilled Nashville hot chicken, fresh mixed greens with roasted sweet corn, red and green peppers, slow roasted onions, black beans and Mexican blend cheese. Served with our homemade southwest ranch dressing.
- Dressings: Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, House-made Ranch, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Walnut
- Add Chicken or Brisket Burnt Ends to any salad for an additional charge.
Large Plates
- Add a house or Caesar salad for an additional charge.
- Short Rib Pappardelle
Slow braised beef short rib, roasted red peppers, sautéed onions, shaved parmesan, fresh cracked black pepper, and egg pappardelle pasta tossed with fresh alfredo sauce.
- Classic Meatloaf
Our secret blend of ground sirloin, chuck and fresh pork is deliciously seasoned and combined with diced Vidalia onions, roasted red peppers, panko breadcrumbs and spices. Topped with our house-made sweet chili sauce. Served with our famous twice baked mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
- NY Strip Steak
14 oz Black Angus choice New York Strip, seasoned with our signature blend of spices and cooked to your liking. Served with our famous twice baked mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
- No Cars Allowed Glazed Brick ChickenOtto’s family farm chicken, seasoned with our house blend of spices and pressure grilled perfectly golden brown and juicy. Glazed with our No Cars Allowed cream ale and serves with wild rice and fresh vegetables

- Dot’s Pretzel Crusted Whitefish
Fresh Great Lakes whitefish dusted with Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels; baked to perfection and topped with our light whiskey cream sauce. Served with wild rice and fresh vegetables.
- Honey Soy Glazed North Atlantic SalmonWild caught North Atlantic salmon fillet topped with a blend of clover honey, ginger, garlic and soy sauce. Served with wild rice and fresh vegetables
- Nashville Hot Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese topped with Nashville hot chicken breast, spicy pickles, panko breadcrumbs and a drizzle of Hot Honey.
- No Cars Allowed Fish and ChipsHand battered whole filet of Great Lakes whitefish, dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and house made tartar sauce.
Flatbreads
- Add Cauliflower Crust for additional charge.
- MargheritaPlump blistered tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.
- Spicy Pepperoni & Sweety Drop PepperClassic red sauce, onions and fresh basil drizzled with Mikes Hot Honey.
- Braised Short RibSlow braised beef short rib, French onions (just like the soup), sautéed gourmet mushrooms, Great Turtle Whiskey cream sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. Topped with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze.
- Pineapple and Pulled PorkSweet barbeque sauce with bacon, fresh jalapenos and cilantro.
BREWERY FARE
All burgers are made with our own custom grind of brisket, chuck and short ribs. All burgers are served medium well, unless otherwise requested. Handhelds are served with kettle chips and pickle, unless otherwise noted. Add French fries, onion rings, or Gluten-free bun for and additional charge.
- Great Turtle Burger
Grilled to perfection, this burger is served with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheddar, Swiss or American cheese on a classic burger bun.
- Bacon Beer Cheese BurgerTopped with candied bacon, an onion ring, house-made beer cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
- Brewery TacosYour choice of Grobbel’s Beef Brisket / Chicken Tinga / Pork Carnitas / Vegan Chorizo with house-made slaw, fresh salsa and Mexican blend cheese. Served with house-made tortilla chips.
- Braised Beef BrisketGrobbel’s juicy braised beef brisket, Cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, topped with a fried onion haystack, and served on Detroit sourdough.
- Braised Short Rib Grilled CheeseSlow braised beef short rib, French onions (just like the soup) and aged white cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread.
- Roasted Beet Chickpea BurgerA veggie burger blend of red and yellow beets, hummus, quinoa, kale, roasted pineapple, and ginger. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a vegan pretzel bun.
- The Shell YeahIf you are up to the challenge. Two burger patties, Swiss, cheddar, candied bacon, braised short rib, an onion ring, beer cheese, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, and onion, served on a classic burger bun. Includes fries.

Soups
- Beer Cheese BisqueMade with No Cars Allowed Cream Ale, topped with chopped kielbasa.
- Soup of the DayChef’s selection of house-made soup.
Desserts
- Death by Chocolate FlightChocolate gelato bomb, dark chocolate mousse and a Chef’s selection of decadent chocolate covered cheesecakes and caramels.
- Summer Berry FlightFresh seasonal berries paired with lemon gelato bomb, white chocolate mousse and blood orange sorbet.
Our Beers
Craft brew lovers, rejoice! Great Turtle has some “out-of-the-shell” selections expertly crafted for every taste. Now available in 16-ounce can 4 packs for carryout from the restaurant and gift shop!
- No Cars Allowed Cream Ale
Cream Ale, Light and Smooth 3.8%
- Pedal Fast IPA
Session IPA, Goes Down Easy 3.8%
- Hoban Street Stout
Light Bodied Stout Made with Mackinac Island Fudge 5.5%
- Mackinac Summer Sour
Cherry Gose made w/salt & lime. Tart and refreshing 4.5%
- Peeling Happy Orange Wheat Ale
An easy drinking summer wheat beer made with fresh hand-zested and squeezed oranges. 4.8%
- Rusty Fender Red Ale
An easy drinking red ale with a great balanced flavor. Cara Munich and Roast malt lend to the pretty
reddish hue and smooth malty finish. 4.8% - Big Aft Double IPA
Double IPA, Loaded with Citra Hops For a Nice Citrus Finish 7.2%
- Two Bluffs Barrel Aged Amber Ale
Amber Ale with Caramel and Toffee notes, aged in Grand Traverse Distillery whiskey barrels. Warming, vanilla, oak. 6.5%
- Round Island FuzzLight, Easy Drinking with Peach and Vanilla Bean. Perfect for a Summer Evening Porch Party 3.8%
- Idared My MindAromatic, Juicy and Sweet. Just Enough Acidity to Balance Out the Ever-Present Sweetness 4.5%
- Lime to MeMexican Lager with Sea Salt and Lime. 4.8%
- Shell Yeah PorterThe creaminess of peanut butter and vanilla paired with the crispness of malt combine to bring you this easy drinking porter. 6.3%
Our Spirits
Craving the latest craft cocktail? Our mixologists make it better with our signature spirits.
- Great Turtle Vodka80 PROOF – GLUTEN FREE
Made From Michigan Sweet Corn, Crisp, With Fresh Orange Peel, Provides a Clean Citrus Finish.
- Great Turtle Gin80 PROOF – GLUTEN FREE
Botanical Gin with Lemons, Limes, Ginger, Coriander, Cardamon and Juniper Berries
- Great Turtle Rum80 PROOF – GLUTEN FREE
Amber Rum with Hints of Peach, Molasses and Apricot, With a Hint of Our Signature Spice Blend
- Great Turtle Whiskey80 PROOF – GLUTEN FREE
American Sweet Mash Aged in Medium Charred Oak Barrels for Three Years, Caramel Color with a Hint of Smoke.
Our Cocktails
- Off the DockGreat Turtle Vodka, Simple Syrup, House-Made Strawberry Lemonade
- Shell TimeGreat Turtle Rum, Melon Liqueur, Lime and Pineapple Juice
- Lost on MackinacGreat Turtle Whiskey, Blue Curacao, Sour, with a Splash of Lemonade
- Somewhere in TimeGreat Turtle Gin, Orange Juice, Prickly Pear Syrup and Lime Juice
- Painted Turtle Flight
A Colorful Flight of All four of Our Signature Cocktails that Include Our Great Turtle Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, and Gin !














Great Turtle
Brewery & Distillery
7452 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 422-3200