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

931 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 10, 2022

7:00 PM

Private dining

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Additional information

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
Smart 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 931 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
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

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Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
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amandad
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service: poor Food: okay Overall: overpriced and average
f
fwillison
Denver
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, great waiter. Food and drinks were good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb food and service. Highly recommend.
MM
MikeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant on the island! Very talented chef.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
View, service, and food was fantastic. Enrico was an exceptional server.
w
wwboynton
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
B
Brian
Detroit
106 reviews
vip
4.0
106 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Waiter was very friendly. Food was well prepared and served hot. We had a nice time at the dinner.
RS
RebeccaS
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service was great and the food was super yummy! Definitely our favorite meal while staying on Mackinac Island
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oscar as great, very good menu.
PM
PatrickM
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service excellent. Beautiful view of the Marina and lake
CK
ColtonK
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A bit pricey but always excellent meals and creative dishes!
DS
DaveS
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service, with a great view!
SW
SuzyW
St. Louis
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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
4 reviews
5.0
4 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.
CD
ChrisD
Indiana
14 reviews
4.0
14 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
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 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.
DM
DavidM
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Special occasion dinner celebrating our anniversary. The service was fantastic, the food very good. We sat outside on the front balcony and enjoyed our evening.
CC
CharlesC
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and service. Absolutely not a thing to complain about. Thank you for an enjoyable evening.
C
Chaz
Detroit
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was meh, especially for price point. Morels were pretty much inedible. Lamb chops were disappointing. Dover was ok. Had breakfast in morning. Waffles & pancakes were cold. Sausage links were good. Cannot recommend
MC
MaryC
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service Breakfast and dinner best on the island!
M
Mike
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Wonderful server with Erica, great Walleye, prime rib and Waugh burger. Dessert list was good but ordinary. Worst thing is the restaurant is charging 3.5% in convenience fees for using a credit card which are Amex fees. How else can you pay? But since I used Visa they are pocketing at least 1% on every meal. Doesn’t sound like much until you multiply by 100 tables.
MB
MichaelB
Omaha
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Prime rib was cooked well but was a very small portion for the price. White fish and walleye were both good.
T
Tiff25
Northern MI
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing as always!
b
bcfulton
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, ambience and the service were all great. It was also nice to get out of the crowded downtown area, even if it is only a few steps away. We sat outside and the view was beautiful. We will definitely be back when we return to the island.
g
gjth
Los Angeles
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall - fabulous. Extremely scenic location overlooking the harbor. Dinner was excellent. We had the beet salad, Walleye and Whitefish. Our server Fred was wonderful. Prices are actually reasonable considering the location and quality of the restaurant. Highly recommend.
JM
JohnM
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was fantastic. Only sorry I didn't get his name.
SB
SofiaB
Milwaukee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Came to the restaurant for an anniversary dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and the beautiful views. However, we both ordered the filet and shared potatoes and everything overall was lacking seasoning. Nothing tasted as though it had any salt or pepper on it. It was the first time I have ever had to use salt and pepper at a fine dining restaurant and expect more given the price range. On the other hand, our waitress Jacqueline was simply the best part of the evening and was an absolute ray of sunshine.
RW
ReneeW
Detroit
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great food. Good service. Nice location
B
Belieber89
Atlanta
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
It’s an overpriced restaurant but, it’s in a tourist land, so every restaurant is overpriced. At least this one has an awesome view and a willimette pinot
KD
KevinD
Louisville
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Beautiful exterior, decent service, 3 meals. A shrimp appetizer was too plain; needed spices or something while the Ahi tuna was quite good and the spring roles were also good. The Steak was good while the seafood was piled high with pasta that dwarfed the meal. For the prices charged it was an okay place but not exceptional or a repeat visit.
CS
ChristinaS
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would highly recommend requesting an outdoor table. The view was amazing, and being in mid-July, the weather was perfect. Our server was super attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious.

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1852 Grill Room is rated 4.7 stars by 931 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 10, 2022

7:00 PM

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
Smart 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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