The Lighthouse Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to The Lighthouse Restaurant, a culinary beacon nestled in Mackinaw City, MI. This charming establishment offers a delightful menu that showcases the best of both saltwater and freshwater cuisine. Indulge in the Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, hand-dipped and served with a zesty mango dipping sauce, or savor the Grilled Salmon, perfectly seasoned with Chef J.T.’s special blend of spices.
For those who crave farm-fresh flavors, the Orange & Herb Pork Chops deliver a citrus-infused experience, while the Prime Rib is aged to perfection and served with creamy horseradish and au jus. Vegetarians will relish the decadent Eggplant Parmigiana.
Complement your meal with a crisp Loaded Wedge or a classic Caesar Salad. With its inviting atmosphere and attentive service, The Lighthouse Restaurant is a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking an unforgettable dining experience.
Great Beginnings
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fresh mushroom caps generously stuffed with crab & and topped with melted cheese. Served with garlic vegetable bread
Calamari Fritte
Lightly battered calamari fried just right, served with marinara & lemon
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
A delicious blend of roasted red peppers, chick peas, tahini & our special seasonings. Served with baby carrots, celery & pita points
Crab Cakes
Chef J.T.'s special recipe is a fresh spin on this beloved classic, served with a three pepper aioli
Shrimp Cocktail
Refreshing ice-chilled shrimp & a zesty horseradish cocktail sauce for dipping
Escargot
Prepared with a delightful herbed garlic butter, served in mushroom caps & topped with mozzerella. Served with garlic vegetable bread.
Caesar
Fresh greens lightly tossed in caesar dressing & topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese & croutons. Available with
Bleu Apple
Fresh greens topped with red apples, sliced almonds, crumbled bleu cheese, dried tart Michigan cherries & red onions. Dressed with Fuji apple vinaigrette
Greek Salad
Fresh greens with Kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles, beets, & red onions. Tossed in our Mediterrenean dressing
Loaded Wedge
A wedge of crisp, chilled iceberg lettuce topped with bacon crumbles, tomatoes & red onions. Finished with bleu cheese dressing
From the Garden
From the Farm
Prime Rib
Aged USDA beef, slow roasted and served with creamy horseradish sauce & au jus. Available in a
New York Strip
Flavorful center cut aged USDA Midwest Beef. A nice balance of tendernesss and leanness. Available in an
Filet Tenderloin
Aged 10oz USDA beef tenderloin topped with our delicious, fresh maple & horseradish glaze
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of thinly sliced, lightly fried eggplant baked with mozzarella and topped with homemade marinara & parmigiano cheese. Served with garden salad and garlic toast
Orange & Herb Pork Chops
This pork's flavor is amped up with an herb rub & elevated even more with sweet orange citrus
Parmigiano Encrusted Chicken
A plump chicken breast encrusted with fresh parmigiano cheese & baked in the oven until golden brown. Finished with an apple & leek cream sauce
Whitefish Almondine
The best whitefish the Great Lakes has to offer seasoned lightly or blackened. Served with fresh lemon & laced with toasted, seasoned almonds
Stuffed Whitefish
Our fresh whitefish topped with a crab & shrimp stuffing, broiled and finshed with a seafood sauce
Lemon Caper Whitefish
A seasoned & baked 8 oz. filet with a creamy lemon butter sauce
Macadamia Encrusted Whitefish
Chef J.T's most delicious creation. Our fresh whitefish in a delicate macadamia nut crust, pan fried and served with fresh lemon
Parmigiano Encrusted Whitefish
Breaded with a tangy combination of lemon & herbs, then baked
Great Lakes Whitefish
Saltwater & Freshwater
Poached Salmon
Delicious, flaky poached salmon drizzled with a creamy dill sauce
Grilled Salmon
Perfectly grilled filet of salmon seasoned with Chef J.T.’s special blend of spices
Blackened Stuffed Salmon
Blackened baked salmon filled with a delicious crab & shrimp stuffing, served with mango salsa
Pecan Encrusted Walleye
A light crust for this delicate fish doesn't cover up the taste! Pan fried & finished with a refreshing lemon ginger sauce
Pan Fried Walleye
Fresh wild caught Canadian walleye, pin boned & dusted with a seasoned breading. Pan fried & drizzled with an orange honey butter
Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
Hand dipped & tossed in sweet shredded coconut, then fried to a golden brown, served with a mango dipping sauce
Key West Style Stuffed Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp filled with a crab & shrimp stuffing and seasoned with fresh herbs & lemon for a refreshing island flair
Whole Maine Lobster
Flown in from Maine & kept live in our lobster tank. Expertly prepared after being hand picked by you
Filet Tenderloin
4oz. aged USDA beef tenderloin
Jumbo Shrimp
Four shrimp battered & lightly fried. Served with lemon & cocktail sauce
Whitefish
Fresh from the Great Lakes, lightly fried & served with lemon
Chicken Tenders
Strips of white meat chicken hand battered & fried golden brown
Poached Salmon
4oz Altantic salmon poached & served with a creamy dill sauce