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 11a-8p

Monday 4p-9p

Tuesday-Thursday 11a-9p

Friday-Saturday 11a-10p (bar open until midnight)

Free Continental Breakfast Served Daily 6:00a – 9:30a

Lakeside Bar & Grille

*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|$8

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

Bavarian Pretzel Rods|$8

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

Garlic & Herb Dip|$15

Garlic herb cheese dip paired with house marinara sauce served with garlic cheese bread

Classic Nachos|$16

Ground beef, house made cheese sauce piled on fresh made tortilla chips. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, served with salsa and sour cream

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.

Cajun Shrimp & Grits|$16

Crispy bacon, sauteed shrimp in a Cajun cream sauce served over a grilled cheddar cornbread cake, finished with chopped green onion and fresh diced tomato

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 - $2

*Add Chicken - $5 | Add 3 Grilled Shrimp - $8

Add Grilled Salmon - $8 | Add Steak $10

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

Lakeside 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

*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|$18

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|$20

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

Steak Taco (2)|$16

Flour tortillas filled with 6 oz pan-seared ribeye steak, roasted red pepper salsa, cilantro lime vinaigrette, pickled red onion, queso fresco and 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

Reuben|$14

Braised corned beef, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread slathered with 1000 island dressing

*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

7 oz. Sirloin|$22

Hand cut and chargrilled to order, served with red wine demi glaze and choice of mashed potatoes, French fries, baked potato or vegetable

Marry Me Chicken|$18

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, with choice of mashed potatoes, French fries, baked potato or vegetable

Smokey Mountain Chicken|$18

Two lightly spiced chargrilled boneless chicken breasts topped with smoked ham and smothered in Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce topped with pepper jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with choice of vegetable, mashed redskin potatoes, seasoned fries, or baked potato

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

Pastas

Lasagna|$16

House made classic lasagna with bolognese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce

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

Chicken Marsala|$18

Pan-seared chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms, fresh garlic, and marsala wine tossed with linguini pasta with garlic toast

Pizzas

Toppings

Cheese Pizza|12" - $14 • 16" - $18

Additional Toppings: • 12" — $1 • 16" — $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|$2

Side Caesar Salad|$6

House Salad|$5

Coleslaw|$3

Extra Condiment|$0.75

Baked Potato|$5

Loaded|$1.5

Desserts

Lemon Mascarpone|$9

Ultimate Chocolate Cake|$9

Sea Salt Caramel Creme Brulée|$9

Blueberry Napoleon|$8

Cheesecake|$8