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Lunch Menu

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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 jalapeno honey mustard.
Famous Great Turtle Wings

Jumbo chicken wings marinated for hours in our own secret blend of spices, tossed in one of our signature sauces: Traditional Buffalo, Three Pepper BBQ, Jamaican Jerk, Alabama White BBQ, Hot Honey, Traditional BBQ. Served with bleu cheese and celery. Bone-in or Boneless.
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Perfectly 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 Ends
Chefs 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 our three pepper BBQ sauce. Served with fresh naan dippers.
Smoked Whitefish Hushpuppies
Four 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.
Spicy Shrimp

Tempura breaded crispy marinated shrimp, flash fried and dusted with our signature blend of spices. A perfect sharing starter. Served with boom boom sauce, house made buffalo and tartar sauce.
Island Calamari
Golden fried calamari, served with fried jalapeno rings and a side of boom boom sauce.
Great Lakes Smoked Whitefish Dip
A Mackinac Island Classic. Whipped blend of smoked whitefish, topped with Mozzarella cheese, 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, mixed greens with roasted sweet corn, red and green peppers, slow roasted onions, black beans and a Mexican cheese blend. Served with our house made southwest ranch dressing.
Dressings: Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, House Made Ranch, Southwest Ranch, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Walnut
Add our fresh marinated chicken breast, brisket burnt ends or fresh salmon 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 fresh bakery bun.
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.
Bacon Beer Cheese Burger

Topped with candied bacon, an onion ring, house made beer cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
The Shell Yeah
If 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, 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 Michigan Bread Co. fresh hoagie roll.
The Legendary Chicken Sandwich

Flash fried, super crispy, topped with pickles, crisp leaf lettuce and chipotle mayo. Served on a pretzel bun.
Spicy Chicken
Crispy 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 Cheese
Slow braised beef short rib, French onions and aged white cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread.
Brewery Tacos

Grobbel’s Beef Brisket / Spicy Shrimp / Chicken Tinga / Al Pastor Pork / Vegan Chorizo house made slaw, fresh salsa and Mexican blend cheese. Served with house made tortilla chips

Baskets & Pasta

No Cars Allowed Fish and Chips
Hand battered whole filet of Great Lakes whitefish, dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and house made tartar sauce.
Brisket Macaroni & Cheese
12 hour smoked marinated brisket burnt ends, fried haystack onions, sauteed mushrooms served over a bed of our four cheese macaroni and cheese.
Nashville Hot Chicken Macaroni & Cheese
Creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese topped with Nashville hot chicken breast, spicy pickles, panko breadcrumbs and a drizzle of Hot Honey.
Chicken Strip Basket
Served 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

Our signature pizza sauce, fresh shredded mozzarella, onions and fresh basil drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey.
Pineapple and Pulled Pork
Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ Sauce, fresh shredded mozzarella, bacon, fresh jalapenos and cilantro.
Braised Short Rib

Slow braised beef short rib, French onions, sautéed gourmet mushrooms, Great Turtle Whiskey cream sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. Topped with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze.
Skull Cave BBQ Chicken

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

Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Flash fried with diced bacon, shaved Parmesan, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
Colossal, soft and golden brown. Served with warm No Cars Allowed Cream Ale cheese and jalapeno honey mustard.
Spicy Shrimp
Tempura breaded crispy marinated shrimp, flash fried and dusted with our signature blend of spices. A perfect sharing starter. Served with boom boom sauce, house made buffalo and tartar sauce.
Famous Great Turtle Wings
Jumbo chicken wings marinated for hours in our own secret blend of spices, tossed in one of our signature sauces: Traditional Buffalo / Three Pepper BBQ / Jamaican Jerk / Hot Honey / Alabama White BBQ / Traditional BBQ. Served with bleu cheese and celery. Bone-in or Boneless.
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Perfectly 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 Calamari
Golden fried calamari, served with fried jalapeno rings and a side of Boom Boom Sauce.

Smoked Whitefish Hushpuppies
Four 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, topped with Mozzarella cheese, capers, and red onions. Accompanied with mini naan.

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, mixed greens with roasted sweet corn, red and green peppers, slow roasted onions, black beans and a Mexican cheese blend. Served with our house made southwest ranch dressing.
Dressings: Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, House Made Ranch, Southwest Ranch, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Walnut
Add our fresh marinated chicken breast, brisket burnt ends or fresh salmon for an additional charge.

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 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.
Brewhouse Fried Chicken
A Southern favorite, one full pound of tender chicken, marinated & lightly breaded. Deep fried to a crunchy and delicate crust. Served with our famous twice baked mashed potatoes 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 Salmon
Wild caught North Atlantic salmon filet 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 Chips
Hand battered whole filet of Great Lakes whitefish, dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and house made tartar sauce.
Brisket Macaroni & Cheese
12 hour smoked marinated brisket burnt ends, fried haystack onions, sauteed mushrooms served over a bed of our four cheese macaroni and cheese.

Add Cauliflower Crust for additional charge.
Margherita
Plump blistered tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.
Spicy Pepperoni & Sweety Drop Pepper
Our signature pizza sauce, fresh shredded mozzarella, onions and fresh basil drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey.
Braised Short Rib
Slow braised beef short rib, French onions, sautéed gourmet mushrooms, Great Turtle Whiskey cream sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. Topped with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze.
Pineapple and Pulled Pork
Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ sauce, fresh shredded mozzarella, bacon, fresh jalapenos and cilantro.

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 a pickle, unless otherwise noted. Add French Fries, Onion Rings, or substitute 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 fresh bakery bun.
Bacon Beer Cheese Burger
Topped with candied bacon, an onion ring, house made beer cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Brewery Tacos
Your choice of: Grobbel’s Beef Brisket / Spicy Shrimp / Chicken Tinga / Al Pastor Pork / Vegan Chorizo. Topped with house made slaw, fresh salsa and Mexican blend cheese. Served with house made tortilla chips.
Braised Beef Brisket
Grobbel’s juicy braised beef brisket, Cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, topped with a fried onion haystack, and served on Michigan Bread Co. fresh hoagie roll.
Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Slow braised beef short rib, French onions and aged white cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread.

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 roll.
The Shell Yeah
If 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. Includes fries.

Beer Cheese Bisque
Made with No Cars Allowed Cream Ale, topped with chopped kielbasa.
Soup of the Day
Chef’s selection of house-made soup.

Death by Chocolate Flight
Chocolate gelato bomb, dark chocolate mousse and a Chef’s selection of decadent chocolate covered cheesecakes and caramels.
Summer Berry Flight
Fresh 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

Clean and refreshing taste. An easy drinking beer that is not too hoppy or malty. 4.3%
Pedal Fast IPA

The combination of Cascade and Centennial hops grown in Traverse City offers a nice aroma and smooth finish with a slightly bitter, refreshing after taste. This IPA will leave you wanting another. 4.0%
Hoban Street Stout

Made with Mackinac Island Fudge. This light bodied stout goes down easy on a summer day. Slow down and sip in the memories. 5.0%
Mackinac Summer Sour

Slightly tart and thirst quenching. Made with Traverse City cherries and hand-zested and squeezed limes. Perfect on a summer day. 4.6%
Peeling Happy Orange Wheat Ale

An easy drinking summer wheat beer made with fresh hand-zested and squeezed oranges. 4.9%
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. 4.9%
Big Aft Double IPA

Double IPA, Loaded with Citra Hops For a Nice Citrus Finish 7.3%
Two Bluffs Barrel Aged Amber Ale

Amber ale laid down into a whiskey barrel and aged to perfection. Notes of caramel, whiskey and vanilla. 8.5%
Round Island Fuzz
Light, easy drinking with passion fruit and mango. Perfect for a summer evening porch party. 4.5%
The Mackinac Peaches
Cider with Vibrant Sweet Peach Notes and Familiar Apple Undertones. Be Transported to Orchards in Full Bloom, Where the Essence of Summer Fills the Air. 5.5%
Lime to Me
Easy-drinking lager ideal for soaking up the sun or unwinding after a long day. Experience a crisp and clean profile, with a perfect balance of zesty lime and subtle saltiness. 4.5%
Shell Yeah Porter
The 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 Vodka
80 PROOF – GLUTEN FREE

Made From Michigan Sweet Corn, Crisp, With Fresh Orange Peel, Provides a Clean Citrus Finish.
Great Turtle Gin
80 PROOF – GLUTEN FREE

Botanical Gin with Lemons, Limes, Ginger, Coriander, Cardamon and Juniper Berries
Great Turtle Rum
80 PROOF – GLUTEN FREE

Amber Rum with Hints of Peach, Molasses and Apricot, With a Hint of Our Signature Spice Blend
Great Turtle Whiskey
80 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 Dock
Great Turtle Vodka, Simple Syrup, House-Made Strawberry Lemonade
Shell Time
Great Turtle Rum, Melon Liqueur, Lime and Pineapple Juice
Lost on Mackinac
Great Turtle Whiskey, Blue Curacao, Sour, with a Splash of Lemonade
Somewhere in Time
Great 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 !