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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 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 is our ghost 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.
  • 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 Dip
    A 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 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, 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 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 (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 Chips
    Hand battered whole filet of Great Lakes whitefish, dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and house made tartar sauce.

  • 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

    Classic red sauce, onions and fresh basil drizzled with Mikes Hot Honey.

  • Pineapple and Pulled Pork
    Sweet 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 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 Mab’s 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 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, capers, and red onions. Accompanied with mini naan.

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.

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 Chicken
    Otto’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 Salmon
    Wild 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 Chips
    Hand 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.
  • Margherita
    Plump blistered tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.
  • Spicy Pepperoni & Sweety Drop Pepper
    Classic red sauce, onions and fresh basil drizzled with Mikes Hot Honey.
  • 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.
  • Pineapple and Pulled Pork
    Sweet 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 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 / Chicken Tinga / Pork Carnitas / Vegan Chorizo 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 Detroit sourdough.
  • Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
    Slow braised beef short rib, French onions (just like the soup) 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 bun.
  • 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, served on a classic burger bun. Includes fries.

Soups

  • 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.

Desserts

  • 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

    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 Fuzz
    Light, Easy Drinking with Peach and Vanilla Bean. Perfect for a Summer Evening Porch Party 3.8%
  • Idared My Mind
    Aromatic, Juicy and Sweet. Just Enough Acidity to Balance Out the Ever-Present Sweetness 4.5%
  • Lime to Me
    Mexican Lager with Sea Salt and Lime. 4.8%
  • 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 !

Great Turtle
Brewery & Distillery

7452 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 422-3200

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