Lakeside Dining at One of theTop Houghton Lake Restaurants

Gather around the table at Lakeside Bar & Grille, where relaxed lakeside dining meets pleasing flavors for everyone. From hearty entrées and fresh seafood to kid‑friendly favorites, the on‑site restaurant delivers a welcoming atmosphere with scenic views. Whether stopping in for a casual meal or lingering over drinks, this is one of the most inviting places to eat in Houghton Lake.

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Cuisine & Menu Highlights

Savor a menu designed to please every appetite, featuring standout entrées like a 12‑ounce ribeye, North Atlantic salmon, shrimp scampi, and chicken parmesan. Share appetizers such as mozzarella sticks or steam‑ed blue mussels, then finish with house desserts. Kids enjoy burgers and pizzas, while handcrafted pastas, fresh salads, and specialty sandwiches round out a satisfying dining experience.

Delicious creamy penne pasta with mushrooms and parsley on a rustic table setting.

RESTAURANT HOURS

Sunday

1100am-800p

Monday

400pm-9pm

Tuesday-Thursday

1100am-900pm

Friday-Saturday

1100am-1000pm

Friday-Saturday

BAR - Open Late

Free Continental Breakfast Served Daily for Resort Guests

600am – 930am near Main Lobby

Sandbar Social

*Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming undercooked or raw fish, meats and eggs may increase your chance of foodborne illness.

Appetizers

Mozzarella Sticks|$9

Deep fried with a golden crust, served with marinara sauce.

Bavarian Pretzel Rods|$10

Large salted pretzels served with beer cheese.

Lakeside Wings

Sauces: Plain, Parmesan Garlic, Buffalo or Sweet Baby Ray’s Traditional (8) - $12 (16) - $20 Boneless (6) - $10 (12) - $18

Deep Fried Pickles|$10

Served with a side of lemon dill sour cream sauce

Ahi Tuna|$16

Sesame crusted tuna with soy sauce and wasabi.

Orange Chicken and waffles|$13

Crispy fried chicken strips, house made potato waffle served withan orange infused sweet chili sauce fresh orange slice and green onions.

Salads

Chicken Cobb Salad|$14

Mixed greens topped with crispy chicken tenders, red onion, bacon, tomato, hardboiled egg, and cheddar cheese

Caesar Salad|$12

Fresh chopped romaine tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, topped with house made croutons and grated parmesan cheese

Winter Caprese|$13

Pan-roasted tomato with fresh mozzarella, basil pesto and finished with balsamic vinegar reduction

*Add our famous house made Garlic Bread to any salad - $3

*Add Chicken - $6 | Add 3 Grilled Shrimp - $8

Add Grilled Salmon - $8

Soups

Soup of the Day|Cup - $6 • Bowl - $8

Chili|Cup - $6 Bowl - $8

Burgers

Served with a dill pickle spear and house made potato chips

Classic Burger|$13

¼ lb. hand crafted burger on a toasted brioche bun served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion

Fire Jack Burger|$17

1/2 lb. hand crafted burger on a toasted brioche bun with a house made fried pepper jack cheese wedge, sautéed jalapeño, applewood smoked bacon and finished with our whiskey BBQ sauce

Add Ons|$1 Each

Bacon (2 pieces), Sautéed Onions or Mushrooms, Olive Spread, Fried Egg, Jalapeños, American, Swiss, Provolone, Mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Cheddar or Blue cheese

Big Kahuna Burger|$19

Grilled 1/2 lbs. burger with pulled pork, pineapple BBQ sauce Smoked cheddar cheese, and haystack onions served on a toasted brioche bun.

*Add French Fries - $5 | Onion Rings - $6

Baskets

Beer Battered Chicken Strips|$18

4 pc hand dipped beer battered chicken, crispy fried, served with honey mustard, french fries and coleslaw

Beer Battered Fish Basket|$26

3 pc cod hand dipped in beer batter then deep fried to a golden crisp, served with tartar sauce, french fries and coleslaw

Shrimp Basket|$21

6 beer battered shrimp fried to a golden crisp, served with french fries, cocktail sauce, and coleslaw

Sandwiches

Served with dill pickle spear and house made chips

1/2 Sandwich of the Day|$10

Served with soup du jour. Only available until 4pm

Chicken Club|$12

Grilled chicken breast, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss and American cheese with basil pesto mayo on a toasted brioche bun

Lakeside Fish Tacos (2)|$15

Flour tortillas filled with deep fried perch, green onion, cilantro lime vinaigrette, fresh avocado, queso fresco, black bean sour cream and chipotle aioli, served with house made corn tortilla chips

Crispy Chicken Sandwich|$12

Hand dipped crispy fried chicken breast with mayo, lettuce and tomato served on a toasted brioche bun. Add Cheese or Bacon — $1 each

Fish Sandwitch|$12

Beer battered cod on a brioche bun with lettuce and tartar sauce,

Shrimp and Avocado BLT|$14

Crispy fried shrimp, fresh avocado apple wood smoked bacon, lettuce tomato and mayo served on toasted sourdough.

*Add French Fries — $5 | Add Onion Rings — $6

Entrees

12 oz. Ribeye|$34

Hand cut and chargrilled to your liking with our house made seasoning. Srved with choice of mashed potatoes, French fries, baked potato or vegetable

Airline Chicken|$21

Two lightly spiced pan-seared chicken breasts topped with fresh thyme, crushed red pepper, sundried tomato and garlic cream sauce, with choice of mashed potatoes, French fries, baked potato or vegetable

Pan Fried Lake Perch|$23

Perch fillets lightly breaded and pan-fried to a golden crisp served with tartar sauce, and mashed potatoes,

North Atlantic Salmon|$22

8 oz fresh North Atlantic salmon steak, your choice of honey glazed, blackened or garlicy served with choice of mashed potatoes, French fries, baked potato or vegetable

Filet Mignon|$45

8oz beef tenderloin char-grilled served with an herb compound butter.

Baseball Cut Sirloin|$27

7 oz hand cut and chargrilled to order, served with red wine demi glaze.

Steamed mussels|$16

A bowl of tender mussels steamed to perfection a rich white wine broth with garlic, cured salami, diced tomato and shallots. Accopanied by warm, buttery garlic bread.

Pan Seared Halibut|$42

Golden seared Halibut served over seasoned vegetables. Drizzled with zesty Peruvian style chimichurri for a bright herbaceous kick.

Scallops|$39

Four scallops served with a lemon Burre Blanc and paired with seasonal vegetables

Pastas

Crispy Chicken Mac N Cheese|$18

Hand dipped boneless chicken breast crispy fried served over cavatappi noodles smothered in our creamy house cheese sauce topped with cheddar cheese with garlic toast

Alfredo|$12

Classic alfredo sauce, fresh chopped garlic, white wine, heavy cream and parmesan cheese, served over linguini pasta Add Shrimp — $10 | Add Chicken — $6 | Add Vegetable — $2

Penne Vodka|$22

Sauteed fresh asparagus and smoked salmon deglazed with premium vodka, finished with tomato cream sauce & garlic toast

Orecchiette Pasta|$23

6 oz of pan seared ribeye beef tips sautéed with garlic shallots and roasted red peppers deglazed with a cabernet, finished with a silky cream sauce then tossed with orecchiette pasta

Pizzas

Toppings

Cheese Pizza|12" - $14 • 16" - $18

Additional Toppings: $2

Meat Lover’s Pizza|12" - $16 • 16" - $20

Loaded with pepperoni, ham, bacon, & sausage

Veggie Lover’s Pizza|12" - $16 • 16" - $20

Loaded with mushrooms, onion, green peppers, banana peppers, and black olives

Italian Herb Cheese Bread|12" - $10 • 16" - $14

*Extra Cheese - $2

Sides

Sautéed Vegetables|$4

Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions|$4

Grilled Asparagus|$4

French Fries|$5

Onion Rings|$6

Mashed Potatoes|$5

Mac & Cheese|$5

Garlic Bread|$3

Side Caesar Salad|$6

House Salad|$5

Coleslaw|$3

Extra Condiment|$0.75

Baked Potato|$5

Loaded|$2.50

Desserts

Lemon Mascarpone|$9

Ultimate Chocolate Cake|$9

Sea Salt Caramel Creme Brulée|$9

Cheesecake|$8