1852 Grill Room

Name: 1852 Grill Room
Address: 6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI, United States, 49757
Telephone: (906) 847-7222
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

947 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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When it comes to Mackinac Island dining, 1852 Grill Room is a standout, offering a refined dining experience in a casually sophisticated atmosphere. A live pianist sets the ambiance of an enchanting evening highlighted by brilliant harbor views from the elegant dining room or waterfront terrace patio. Discover exceptional culinary craftsmanship starring chophouse favorites, locally sourced fresh fish, and gourmet desserts. Add a reservation at 1852 Grill Room for a positively memorable evening out.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 18, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(906) 847-7222
Website
http://www.1852grillroom.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Phil Kromer
Private party facilities
Spacious, newly renovated private dining room adjacent to the 1852 Grill Room
Private party contact
Carol Halberg: (313) 770-7150

Location
6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Neighborhood
Mackinac Island
Cross street
Inside Island House Hotel
Parking details
Bicycle racks for our guests are located in front of the Island House Hotel.
Entertainment
Nightly piano player, John Kissane, provides the perfect ambiance to our 1852 Grill Room guests.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Maryland Crab Cakes$28.00
Horseradish Dipping Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail$25.00
Poached Jumbo Prawns, Lemon Cocktail Sauce
Steak Tartare$31.00
Prime Tenderloin, Dijon Mustard, Shallots, Shallots, Falk Salt, Capers, Olive Oil
Seared Ahi Tuna$19.00
Sesame-Soy Marinated, Seared, and Sliced Thin. Seaweed Slaw, Wasabi, Mango Salsa, Flying Fish Roe, Pickled Ginger, Chili-Lime Sauce, and Wonton Crisps
Barbecued Shrimp and Grits$22.00
Jumbo Prawns, Sautéed in Essence Spice and Served with Stone-Ground Grits
Steamed Marshall Cove Mussels$25.00
Steamed in Fresh Garlic, White Wine, and Butter. Served with Grilled Baguette
Calamari Fritti$20.00
Buttermilk-Marinated Rings Flash-Fried with Banana Peppers, Fresh Parmesan, and Parsley. Served with Spicy Marinara Dipping Sauce
Italian Spring Rolls$18.00
Salami, Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese, Banana Peppers, Marinara
Chef's Tower Sampler$75.00
Italian Spring Rolls, Steamed Marshall Cove Mussels, Seared Ahi Tuna, Shrimp Cocktail

Bread, Soups and Salads

Artisan Bread Board$10.00
Baked Sourdough Loaf, Maple Butter, Boursin Cheese, and Basil Olive Oil
New England Clam Chowder
Our Signature Classic
- Cup$10.00
- Bowl$12.00
Soup du Jour
- Cup$10.00
- Bowl$12.00
French Onion Gratinée$16.00
Rich Onion Broth, Croutons, Gruyere, Provolone Parmesan Cheese
Wedge Salad$16.00
Iceberg Lettuce, Applewood Bacon Lardons, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Bleu Cheese Dressing
Spinach Salad$17.00
Baby Spinach, Egg, Red Onion, Bacon Lardons, and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad$16.00
Arugula Spring Mix, Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese Medallions, Herbed Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$15.00
Romaine Lettuce, Focaccia Croutons, Freshly Grated Parmesan, Anchovy, Creamy Caesar Dressing
Chopped Salad$16.00
Romaine Lettuce, Chickpeas, Fresh Avocado, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Sunflower Nuts, Scallions, Fresh Corn, Bacon Lardons, Fried Onions, Creamy Garlic Dressing

Signature Selections

Entrées

Tomahawk Steak for Two$150.00
36-ounce Prime Long-Boned Ribeye Based in Garlic Oil and Finished with Rosemary Falk Salt
Center Cut Filet Mignon$60.00
8-ounce Barrel Cut Prime Filet with Bearnaise Sauce
Dry Aged Kansas City Strip$55.00
16-ounce Grilled Bone-In Strip Steak Topped with Garlic-Chive Butter
Wild Caught Whole Dover Sole$55.00
Prepared à la Meunière with Lemon-Brown Butter
1852 Prime Rib$55.00
Slow-Roasted in our Signature Rub, Au Jus with Horseradish Cream
Kobe Burger$27.00
Crisp Pork Belly, Cherry Barbecue Sauce, Sharp Cheddar, and Onion Marmalade on a Toasted Brioche Bun, with Parmesan Truffle Fries and Garlic Aioli
Colorado Lamb Chops$65.00
Grilled Domestic Chops with a Rosemary Demi-Glace
Chicken Under a Brick$41.00
Halperns' Poulet Rouge Semi-Boneless Half Chicken
Scottish Salmon$44.00
Pan-Roasted Faroe Island Fillet Served with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
Planked Whitefish$42.00
Local Wild-Caught Fillets Oven-Roasted on a Maple Plank with Duchesse Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus
Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout$42.00
Pecan Panko-Crusted Michigan Farm-Raised Fillet with Maple Bourbon Gastrique
Sautéed Walleye$41.00
Jumbo Lake Huron Fillet with Lobster Beurre Blanc
Fettucine ai Frutti di Mare$39.00
Shrimp, Salmon, Whitefish, Mussels, and Clams Sautéed and Tossed with Fettuccine in Clam Broth

Shareable Sides

Vegetables

Creamed Corn with Bacon Lardons$12.00
Creamed Spinach$10.00
Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Haricot Verts$10.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Lardons and Balsamic Glaze$11.00
Sauteéd Morels$20.00

Starches

Giant Loaded Baked Potato$12.00
Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives
Potato Gratin$10.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Rosti Potato Cake$11.00
Parmesan Risotto$15.00
Lobster Mac and Cheese$20.00

Dessert

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Peanut Butter Pie
Ryba's Hot Fudge Sundae
Michigan Apple Pie
Classic Crème Brûlée
Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte
Key Lime Pie
Blood Orange Sorbet

What 947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
In one word: spectacular. Our server (Jacqueline from Florida) was attentive, offered great suggestions, and exceeded our expectations. John was on the piano - clearly a favorite of many! Oh & the food was absolutely amazing - we had the crab cakes, soup du jour, and sautéed walleye. The restaurant decor is absolutely precious with pastel colors. Highly recommend!
SB
StevenB
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
We had the calamari appetizer and while the few calamari that we included in the dish were excellent there were more fried banana peppers. Two main courses (prime rib and mixed seafood pasta) were excellent; the third, a Kobe beef hamburger was not medium rare (it was “well done”) and it had no taste.
C
Charlie
San Antonio
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great views
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really wonderful evening on the terrace. Just perfect!
TB
TimothyB
Detroit
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Service from Oscar wonderful. Always a pleasure to listen to John’s music!
RR
RichardR
Naples
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service1ambience5
Wonderful venue. Food was good but not outstanding. Unfortunately, our dinner took 2 1/2 hours. It took 15 minutes after being seated for our waiter to show with water. After ordering, our waiter never returned until he brought the desert menus. We would have liked more water, an additional bottle of wine and another cocktail. We were never approached to see if our dinners were ok. Our meals were delivered by someone other than our waiter. When our order was taken, the waiter seemed short and wasn't friendly. In spite of the poor service, we still tipped 20%. Hopefully Fred was just having a bad day
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Everything was great! Only complaint was that we wish the steak had a little more flavor. It was cooked perfectly though so that made up for the lack of taste
KC
KingCavalier
Detroit
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is always good as is the service and the outdoor tables, though limited, are worth it as the views are great. Always enjoy 1852.
BO
BOSnow
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food (maple plank whitefish and chilean sea bass). Service was very good. Beautiful views of Mackinac Bay.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going to this restaurant when we are on Mackinac Island. The dining room is lovely, they have a great bar to have a drink at , and great views of the bay, We had the whitefish and the Osso Buco special that night both were delicious! Their bartenders know how to make a true Cosmopolitan martini using Chambord! Jacqueline was our server and she was fantastic! A lovely personality, very knowledgeable of the menu and time to our meal just right!
RS
RuthS
Cincinnati
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to this restaurant. We were very impressed. The food was excellent as was the service. Very comfortable dining room. Would definitely return.
KC
KingCavalier
Detroit
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Along with Carriage House, 1852 is the best restaurant on the island. Great service and I recommend getting an outside table. Food is great and view is as well.
a
amandad
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service: poor Food: okay Overall: overpriced and average
f
fwillison
Denver
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
I was disappointed. Food was uninspired for the most part. We had the walleye (plain and undercooked) and osso bucco special (just ok). Side of mashed potatoes plain and below average. Brussels sprouts overwhelmed by small pieces of bacon smothering the dish and quite dry -not enough balsamic. Did not try dessert. Server was fine. I called earlier in the day and requested outdoor seating. They would try to accommodate or at least get us a view table. We were given neither without even a comment about it. Cannot recommend.
K
Kathy
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, great waiter. Food and drinks were good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb food and service. Highly recommend.
MM
MikeM
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant on the island! Very talented chef.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
View, service, and food was fantastic. Enrico was an exceptional server.
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wwboynton
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Franco, our waiter, was attentive and incredibly helpful. The prime rib was cooked perfectly and incredibly tender, and the rainbow trout was awesome, both flavorful and plentiful. We'll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there on a Saturday at 730 for my birthday. It was absolutely perfect. We started with the shrimp cocktail which is classic but delicious. My boyfriend also had the clam chowder soup very creamy and good. We both had the prime rib and a side of the lobster Mac and cheese and the morels. The prime rib was juicy and the creamy horseradish was so good. There was so much lobster in the Mac and cheese definitely worth the price. My boyfriend grew up eating morels and was also so glad he got them. We finished the night with the crime brûlée Everything was paired with a bottle of the Decoy red wine. It was the perfect evening, we will be back, thank you so much!
JT
JeffT
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Relaxing environment with fantastic food, drinks and excellent service. Franco provided us with excellent service beginning to end!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
B
Brian
Detroit
107 reviews
vip
4.0
107 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Waiter was very friendly. Food was well prepared and served hot. We had a nice time at the dinner.
RS
RebeccaS
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service was great and the food was super yummy! Definitely our favorite meal while staying on Mackinac Island
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oscar as great, very good menu.
PM
PatrickM
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service excellent. Beautiful view of the Marina and lake
CK
ColtonK
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
The food is priced as a high-end steakhouse, but while good, is no where near the quality it is priced. They sell a tomahawk for 150, you can get the same in Tuscany with truffles on it for 60% of the price. The “Kobe” beef burger was clearly frozen, no where near being actual Kobe beef, and served on a bun you could buy at a grocery store rather than a brioche.
A
Al4wintersun
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A bit pricey but always excellent meals and creative dishes!
DS
DaveS
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service, with a great view!
G
Ghlatta3
Salt Lake City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great server on outdoor patio. Staff brought us a romantic personalized dessert to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommended!
SW
SuzyW
St. Louis
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out first visit to the 1852 Grill Room, and the entire experience was outstanding. Our server, Jacqueline, was friendly, and helpful. She was attentive without being intrusive. Our food was served hot and was delicious delicious. Two managers greeted us at separate intervals to ask how we were enjoying our food, and if we needed anything. The pianist was extremely entertaining and played a wide variety of tunes……a lovely, relaxing touch. Next time we visit Mackinac Island we will definitely plan a visit to the Grill Room.
LN
LeeN
Raleigh
20 reviews
vip
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Nice setting with good lake view. Both of the appetizers we had (crab cakes & shrimp and avocado special) were very good. The seafood pasta was heavy, had none of the scallops that were listed on the menu, and the clam sauce was tasteless. The walleye was good but nothing special. For the high prices charged, we expected much better food. In addition to the high prices, we had to pay for bread. The restaurant seemed a bit old-fashioned and staid. We had a much nicer dinner at another restaurant the evening before for much less money.
KW
KayleeW
Northern MI
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love love everything about this place!
TK
TinaK
Detroit
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The slices of prime rib were very thin for $50 each. For the $350 we spent on our meal, we did not get $350 worth of food. Overpriced.
BH
BrendanH
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal! The shrimp and grits and the Dover sole were the highlights. The service was exceptional.
CD
ChrisD
Indiana
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
While our server was very friendly, he did not return to our table to refill drinks, we did not receive bread as others around did. Steak was over cooked when ordered medium. Overall it was an average meal with beautiful decor. It’s not a “must return” place for us.
BS
BrianS
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Best Steak I’ve had in a while.
RC
RichC
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal we’ve had on the island in years! Just outstanding Try to get Oscar as your waiter, he’ll steer you right and bring a passionate enthusiasm to your service
RF
RosemaryF
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the patio for dinner. Lovely ambience and beautiful view. The live piano music was gently piped outside. The food, service and drinks were excellent.

FAQs

1852 Grill Room is rated 4.7 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 18, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Additional information

Cross street
Inside Island House Hotel
Neighborhood
Mackinac Island
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Bicycle racks for our guests are located in front of the Island House Hotel.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Phil Kromer
Entertainment
Nightly piano player, John Kissane, provides the perfect ambiance to our 1852 Grill Room guests.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.1852grillroom.com/
Phone number
(906) 847-7222
Private party facilities
Spacious, newly renovated private dining room adjacent to the 1852 Grill Room
Private party contact
Carol Halberg: (313) 770-7150

1852 Grill Room

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Planked Whitefish

1852 Prime Rib

Sautéed Walleye

Starters

Maryland Crab Cakes$28.00

Shrimp Cocktail$25.00

Steak Tartare$31.00

Seared Ahi Tuna$19.00

Barbecued Shrimp and Grits$22.00

Steamed Marshall Cove Mussels$25.00

Calamari Fritti$20.00

Italian Spring Rolls$18.00

Chef's Tower Sampler$75.00

Bread, Soups and Salads

Artisan Bread Board$10.00

New England Clam Chowder

Soup du Jour

French Onion Gratinée$16.00

Wedge Salad$16.00

Spinach Salad$17.00

Roasted Beet Salad$16.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Chopped Salad$16.00

Signature Selections

Entrées

Tomahawk Steak for Two$150.00

Center Cut Filet Mignon$60.00

Dry Aged Kansas City Strip$55.00

Wild Caught Whole Dover Sole$55.00

1852 Prime Rib$55.00

Kobe Burger$27.00

Colorado Lamb Chops$65.00

Chicken Under a Brick$41.00

Scottish Salmon$44.00

Planked Whitefish$42.00

Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout$42.00

Sautéed Walleye$41.00

Fettucine ai Frutti di Mare$39.00

Shareable Sides

Vegetables

Creamed Corn with Bacon Lardons$12.00

Creamed Spinach$10.00

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Haricot Verts$10.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Lardons and Balsamic Glaze$11.00

Sauteéd Morels$20.00

Starches

Giant Loaded Baked Potato$12.00

Potato Gratin$10.00

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Rosti Potato Cake$11.00

Parmesan Risotto$15.00

Lobster Mac and Cheese$20.00

Dessert

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

Peanut Butter Pie

Ryba's Hot Fudge Sundae

Michigan Apple Pie

Classic Crème Brûlée

Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte

Key Lime Pie

Blood Orange Sorbet

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