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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 jalapeno honey mustard.

  • Famous Great Turtle Wings

    Jumbo chicken wings marinated 24 hours in our own secret blend of spices, tossed in your choice of one of our signature sauces: Traditional Buffalo, Traditional BBQ, Three Pepper BBQ, Jamaican Jerk, Hot Honey, Served with house made ranch or 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 Cakes
    Like a traditional crab cake, only better! Smoked Great Lakes whitefish, panko breadcrumbs, our special crab cake seasonings, roasted red peppers, and sweet onions. Served with our homemade roasted red pepper aioli or tartar and fresh lemon.
  • 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 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, House Made Ranch, Southwest Ranch, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Walnut

  • Add our fresh marinated chicken breast, brisket burnt ends or blackened 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

  • Our burgers are crafted with our custom blend of Angus beef and cooked to medium well unless requested otherwise. Handhelds are served with kettle chips and a pickle. Add French Fries, Onion Rings or substitute 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 and
    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 on a pretzel roll. 20
  • 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
    Fresh Great Lakes Whitefish dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and our house made tartar sauce. An Island favorite!

  • 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.

  • Cajun Chicken

    Blackened chicken, Cajun cream sauce, sauteed sweet onions and roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and on our signature flatbread crust.

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 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 and tartar sauce.
  • Famous Great Turtle Wings
    Jumbo chicken wings marinated 24 hours in our own secret blend of spices, tossed in your choice of one of our signature sauces: Traditional Buffalo, Traditional BBQ, Three Pepper BBQ, Jamaican Jerk, Hot Honey, Served with house made ranch or 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
    Like a traditional crab cake, only better! Smoked Great Lakes whitefish, panko breadcrumbs, our special crab cake seasonings, roasted red peppers, and sweet onions. Served with our homemade roasted red pepper aioli or tartar and fresh lemon.
  • 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.

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, House Made Ranch, Southwest Ranch, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette
  • Add our fresh marinated chicken breast, brisket burnt ends or blackened salmon for an additional charge.

Large Plates

  • Add a house or Caesar salad for an additional charge.
  • BBQ Sticky Ribs

    Slow braised St. Louis style ribs flash fried and dipped in our signature Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ Sauce, fresh grilled vegetables and fried rice.

  • Cajun Chicken Pasta
    Blackened chicken tossed in our own blend of spices, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms and sweet onions. Served atop a bed of Cavatappi pasta, in a Cajun cream 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.

Flatbreads

  • 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.

BREWERY FARE

  • Our burgers are crafted with our custom blend of Angus beef and cooked to medium well unless requested otherwise. Handhelds are served with kettle chips and a pickle. Add French Fries, Onion Rings or substitute 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 and
    onions, lettuce, tomato, and onion. 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

  • Moscato Berry Tiramisu
    A lighter version of tiramisu cake pairs regional sweet raspberries with mascarpone cheese and tender genoise soaked in Moscato wine essence and Madagascar vanilla.
  • Great Turtle Cheesecake
    Creamy caramel cheesecake is filled with caramel, chocolate, and pecans, topped with more caramel, chocolate, and pecans, and coated with milk chocolate ganache.

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 !

Great Turtle
Brewery & Distillery

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

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