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Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse, Pellston, MI

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse

4.8 (673)
$31 to $50
Steak
7314 Douglas Lake Rd, Pellston, MI 49769-9112

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
The Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse, known to locals as the “DLB”, has a rich history of providing great food and service in a rustic log building overlooking beautiful Douglas Lake. The two giant fieldstone fireplaces offer the perfect dining ambiance during the spring and fall seasons. Summer guests enjoy drinks on the outdoor patio and dining on the lakeside deck or the screened-in porch.

Additional information

  • Location
    7314 Douglas Lake Rd, Pellston, MI 49769-9112
  • Neighborhood
    Petoskey / Boyne City
  • Cross street
    Corner of Douglas Lake Road and Bryant Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 673 people are saying

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse offers an exceptional dining experience with "service was top notch," "food was very good," and "flavors are amazing." Frequent diners highlight the "high quality and well prepared" dishes and recommend the DLB steak. The atmosphere delights with festive decor, especially during holidays, making it a "great night out."

673 Reviews

  1. Gretchen VIP

    Northern MI11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a fabulous NYE dinner celebration at our favorite DLB! Great menu, friendly & efficient staff, festive decor and live music. 10/10!

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  2. Carmen

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Medium rare steak was overcooked but still amazing. We drove from Iowa for this meal, and it did not disappoint!

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  3. Tracy

    Cleveland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Year’s Eve never disappoints at the DLB. The wait staff is friendly and made the evening!

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  4. Robert

    Northern MI3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have been any better. Great place to have an outstanding dinner.

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  5. Lisa

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always look forward to a meal at Douglas Lake. The food is always delicious and the service is great. Our favorite menu item is the DLB steak- worth every penny. The flavors are amazing!

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  6. Travis

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tess was our waitress and she was great. Food was very good, high quality and well prepared. Service was top notch. Great night out at DLB!

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  7. Linda

    Northern MI2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was professional. friendly and very attentive!

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  8. Wesley

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit and was very happy. It has joined our list of a place to visit each trip.

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  9. Chet

    Detroit7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were cooked to perfection! Service was outstanding! Our waitress Barbie is the best!

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  10. Jim

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive server and great food. Always enjoy our meals at the DLB. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 539-8588.

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
  4. Northern Michigan
  5. Petoskey / Boyne City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse

7314 Douglas Lake Rd, Pellston, MI 49769-9112

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Douglas Lake Road and Bryant Road
  • Neighborhood
    Petoskey / Boyne City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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