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Our Famous Brewery Wings

8 bone-in or boneless wings, served naked or with your choice of sauce. Buffalo, Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ, Jerk, Garlic Parmesan, or Asian Ginger. Includes Ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing. 16
Beer Cheese Flight

Trio of House Beer Cheese Spreads. Horseradish Ale, Hoban Street Stout Cheddar, Boursin Style Pale Ale, served with crostini. 12
Giant Bavarian Pretzel

Colossal soft and golden brown pretzel, served with warm No Cars Allowed Cream Ale Cheese and Mab’s Mustard. 14
Poutine

Golden fries topped with cheese curds and house-made gravy. 12
Beer Battered Onion Rings

Beer battered onion rings served with a side of Boom Boom Sauce. 8
Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Flash fried with diced bacon, shaved parmesan, drizzled with balsamic glaze. 12
Island Calamari

Golden fried calamari, served with fried jalapeno rings and a side of Boom Boom sauce. 18
Queso Fundido

A melty, stretchy Chihuahua cheese blend topped with chorizo. Served with house-made tortilla chips. 12
Local Smoked Whitefish Dip
Whipped blend of smoked whitefish, capers, and red onions. Accompanied with house-made crostini. 15

Local Smoked Whitefish Dip

Entrée Salads

Michigan Cherry Chicken Cobb

Grilled chicken, chopped bacon, diced tomato, sliced egg, crumbled Bleu cheese, Traverse City dried cherries, on a bed of mixed greens. Served with house Blue Cheese Dressing. 18
Classic Caesar Salad

Romaine leaves, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovies, and croutons, served with a creamy Caesar Dressing. 12 Add chicken. 4
Buffalo Chicken Salad

Fresh greens, shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, cherry tomatoes, and chopped celery, topped with our house-made buffalo chicken strips and served with our own ranch dressing. 18
Dressings: Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, and House-made Ranch

Soup

Beer Cheese Bisque

Made with No Cars Allowed Cream Ale, topped with Kielbasa. 5
Soup of the Day

Chef’s selection of house-made soup. 5

Signature Burgers

All burgers are made with our own custom grind of brisket, chuck, and short ribs. Served with crunchy kettle chips and a pickle. Add French fries or onion rings for 3. Gluten-free bun 3.
Great Turtle Burger

Grilled to perfection, this burger is served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion. 15 Add Cheddar, Swiss, or American $1.
Black & Bleu Burger

Seared with blackened seasoning, then we add melted Bleu cheese crumbles, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun. 17
Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ Burger

Our signature Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ sauce tops this burger served with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. 17
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. 15

Handhelds

Sandwiches are served with kettle chips and a pickle. Add french fries or onion rings for 3. Add Gluten-free bun 3.
Brewery Tacos

Three flour tortillas, blend of Mexican cheeses, shredded cabbage, and fresh salsa. Served with house-made tortilla chips. Choice of: brisket, pulled pork, or grilled chicken. 16
Braised Beef Brisket

Juicy braised beef brisket, Muenster cheese, horseradish sauce, topped with a fried onion haystack, and served on Detroit sourdough. 18
California Chicken Sandwich

Chargrilled chicken breast, sliced avocado, bacon strips, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red pepper aioli, served on a pretzel bun. 16
The Legendary Chicken Sandwich

Flash fried, super crispy chicken breast, topped with pickles, crisp leaf lettuce and chipotle mayo. Served on a pretzel bun. 14

Baskets

No Cars Allowed Whitefish & Chips
Fresh whitefish dipped in our signature No Cars Allowed batter. Served with French fries and coleslaw. 29
Chicken Tenders Basket
Served with French fries, coleslaw, and choice of dipping sauce. 16

Flatbreads

Add Cauliflower Crust. 3
Pesto Chicken

Grilled chicken, mushrooms, red onion, Mozzarella, and house-made pesto sauce. 16
Mediterranean

Grilled Chicken, blistered tomatoes, kalamata olives on a pesto base, with spinach, Mozzarella and crumbled Feta, drizzled with garlic Parmesan cream. 16
Margherita

Plump blistered tomato, fresh shredded Mozzarella, fresh basil with a Balsamic Glaze. 16
Skull Cave BBQ Chicken

Grilled chicken, red onions, Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ sauce, topped with shredded Colby Jack cheese. 16

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

Beer Cheese Flight
Trio of house-made cheese spreads. Horseradish Ale, Hoban Street Stout Cheddar, Boursin Style Pale Ale, served with crostini. 12
Our Famous Brewery Wings
8 bone-in or boneless wings, served naked or with your choice of sauce: Buffalo, Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ, Jerk, Garlic Parmesan, or Asian Ginger. Includes Ranch or Bleu cheese dressing. 16
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
Colossal, soft and golden brown. Served with warm No Cars Allowed Cream Ale cheese and Mab’s Mustard. 14
Island Calamari
Golden fried calamari, served with fried jalapeno rings and plum sauce. 18
Poutine
Golden fries topped with cheese curds and house-made gravy. 12
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Beer battered onion rings served with a side of Boom Boom sauce. 8
Local Smoked Whitefish Dip
Whipped blend of smoked whitefish, capers, and red onions. Accompanied with house-made crostini. 15

Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Flash fried with diced bacon, shaved parmesan, drizzled with balsamic glaze. 12
Queso Fundido
A melty, stretchy Chihuahua cheese blend, topped with chorizo. Served with house-made tortilla chips. 12

Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, served with a creamy Caesar dressing. 12 Add chicken. 4
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Fresh greens, shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, cherry tomatoes, and chopped celery topped with our house-made buffalo chicken strips and served with our own Ranch dressing. 18
Dressings: Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, and House-made Ranch

No Cars Allowed Whitefish & Chips

Fresh whitefish dipped in our signature No Cars Allowed beer batter. Served with French fries and coleslaw. 29
Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

Sauteed jumbo shrimp tossed with our spicy house-made tomato jus. Served atop our creamy fresh polenta. 28
Whitefish el Papillote

Fresh whitefish baked in parchment paper with julienne carrots, lemon, and garlic. Served with Chef’s selection of rice and fresh vegetables. 30
Rustic Oven-Roasted Chicken
Chicken quarter, marinated overnight in white wine, garlic, and cumin; then roasted to a crispy golden brown and served with brown rice and fresh grilled vegetables. 25

Dry-Aged Ribeye
10 oz. USDA prime dry-aged ribeye, seasoned with Himalayan black ash salt. Chargrilled to your liking and topped with Beurremont truffle butter. Served with whipped potatoes and fresh grilled vegetables. 38
Marinated Hanger Steak

12 oz. USDA choice hanger steak grilled to perfection. (Chef recommends medium.) Topped with house-made chimichurri sauce, served with whipped potatoes and fresh grilled vegetables. 32
Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ Ribs

One and a half pounds of of fall-off-the-bone St. Louis style ribs, slathered in Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ glaze. Served with whipped potatoes and fresh grilled vegetables. 35

Add Cauliflower Crust 3
Pesto Chicken
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, red onion, Mozzarella, and house-made pesto sauce. 16
Mediterranean
Grilled chicken, blistered tomatoes, kalamata olives on a pesto base, with spinach, Mozzarella and crumbled Feta, drizzles with garlic Parmesan cream. 16
Margherita
Plump blistered tomato, fresh shredded Mozzarella, and fresh basil with a balsamic glaze. 16
Skull Cave BBQ Chicken
Grilled chicken, red onions, Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ sauce, topped with shredded Colby Jack cheese. 16

All burgers are made with our own custom grind of brisket, chuck and short ribs. Handhelds are served with kettle chips and pickle, unless otherwise noted. Add French fries or onion rings for 3. Gluten-free bun 3.
Great Turtle Burger

Grilled to perfection, this burger is served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion. 15 Add cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, or American. $1
Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ Burger

Our signature Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ sauce tops this burger, served with sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. 17
Black & Bleu Burger
Seared with blackened seasoning, then we add melted Bleu cheese crumbles, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun. 17
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. 15

Brewery Tacos

Three flour tortillas, blend of Mexican cheeses, shredded cabbage, and fresh salsa. Choice of: Brisket, Pulled Pork, or Grilled Chicken. 15
Braised Beef Brisket
Juicy braised beef brisket, Cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, topped with a fried onion haystack, and served on Detroit sourdough. 18

Beer Cheese Bisque
Made with No Cars Allowed Cream Ale, topped with chopped kielbasa. 5
Soup of the Day
Chef’s selection of house-made soup. 5

Summer Escape
Key Lime Pie with meringue. Sweet and tart. 10
Chocolate Lover’s Leap
Chocolate pudding between layers of rich chocolate cake. A chocolate lovers dream! 10

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!