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Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse, Pellston, MI

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
150 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood, Vegetarian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (231) 539-8588

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • 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

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

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  1. LisaPW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistently delicious and perfect service.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marvelous place to dine. Service staff Tori was alert & attentive to our requests. Lovely culinary experience. Will return. My third visit.
  3. KevinH

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place ! Great food and great location! A must whenever we are up north :)
  4. Timmo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent, as usual, destination restaurant for those that want not only excellently prepared dinner, exceptional choices, but also a quiet ambiance.
  5. CarolK

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was just great. I love going out to dinner and the Dlb is my favorite.
  6. SteveS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was outstanding and our server Barbara was the best with outstanding service and knowledge of the products you sell.
  7. NancyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Barbie is an outstanding wait person. We have had the pleasure of having her serve us both times we have visited. She is knowledgeable and articulate and gave us such good advice on what to order. The food was perfect. And of course so was the service. Thank you, Barbie! 🙂
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and service don’t tell me how many letters I need xxxxxxxcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcccc
  9. DebbieM

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to DLB at suggestions of friends and LOVED it! We even went back two nights later. This is our new fav place to dine. Great patio and views of the water. Service is wonderful and the food fabulous.
  10. MelC

    Western KY

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful location, warm ambience, excellent cuisine - chowder and walleye were incredible. Very special place.
  11. KathleenH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant! This review would have been 5 stars on all categories if we had been lucky enough to have been seated on the patio or front room dining area where the view is everything! Our server, Erin, was excellent! The food outstanding! Do yourself a favor a make sure you visit this summer!
  12. AnitaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Erin S was our waitress and was excellent. Will ask to be seated in her area during our next visit . Thank you Erin for making our anniversary dinner special
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    We've eaten here many times before and always had an enjoyable experience whether it be coming over new years or just a summer day.. But in the last couple of visits- today, in particular, the quality of everything has sadly declined. It took us 30 minutes to get a drink (just a soda) and 25 minutes for even water. We understand it’s the start of the season and mean no harsh words- rarely a group that sends orders back let alone drinks but everything was subpar. I will say the girl that assisted in bussing the tables around us was phenomenal and helped our table get water, silverware, and condiments.
  14. EllenK

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chelsea was a friendly, outstanding waitress! One dinner came prepared incorrectly but Chelsea was very quick to talk to the cook and have it prepared correctly!
  15. NancyA

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    We have eaten there multiple times so are able to compare what we experienced last night to other visits. It took 30 minutes for our waitress to come to the table for drink orders. Another 20 minutes to receive our drink orders without any expression of sorry it has taken so long. After we ordered it was 25 minutes before we were served. Two of the five entrees were cold so they were sent back. They were compensated with a complimentary dessert. Other patrons seated after us came and went before we received our entree. We are hopeful this was a new waitress that will improve as the season progresses.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing experience! We love the DLB! We have been celebrating special occasions there for 15 years.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We live on Douglas Lake and often take guests to the DLB. The food and service never disappoint. I highly recommend DLB. And suggest making reservations several days in advance during the summer. It gets quite busy.
  18. Chef3cats

    West Palm Beach

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Back for the season and there is no better place then Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse to dine. Service is the best and thank you Tammy your a 10++. Enjoy steaks or fish always tender and fresh. Excellent choice all summer.
  19. Lucy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always excellent, especially the Shrimp Lenny.
  20. lovetoeat

    Northern MI

    146 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    146 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Tammy was our server and she was great...orders were correct, served in a timely manner. She kept us informed if there was a delay. Morel appetizer was delicious! Our entrees included the pork chop, walleye, salmon and bistro steak...all were excellent! Always a consistent restaurant for both service and food.
  21. DianaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Good food. Good variety of selections for kids as well. Friendly. Met all our needs as well as anticipated what we needed! (Coloring books, water, extra silverware!) Great choice for a pleasant enjoyable evening. View is magical.
  22. DeborahE

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I requested rib eye Med rare, it was medium, sent it back, waitress was awesome, so was the chef. Quality of the meat has gone down. It was good, didn’t exceed my expectations as DLB usually does.
  23. LynneJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, the Douglas Lake Bar and Steakhouse did not disappoint! We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and on every level, we were thoroughly pleased with the experience.
  24. Igiveahoot

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The DLB is our favorite restaurant near the tip of the mitt. The food and drinks are outstanding! The cooks and wait staff are skilled professionals. A great experience all the way around. Well worth finding it and getting there! Just don't tell your friends about it. Keep it a secrete!
  25. Marensnana

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. Good value for the price. Superb service. Beautiful view. It was a bit noisy as the restaurant was full, but acceptable.
  26. WilliamM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    DLB is a northern Michigan icon! It is consistently busy and fortunately takes reservations. The food is consistently well prepared and the service is very good.
  27. BrendaK

    Northern MI

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner at the DLB - you NEVER disappoint!! Love your restaurant and so happy that you have signed up with Open Table! Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was a lovely time and Grace, our waitress, was GREAT! Brenda Korthauer
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Mothers Day yesterday and the best steak I have ever had was the Bistro.. my husband had the 1/2 slab of ribs and raves about them.. the service was great and the food amazing.. we will be definitely be back.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! I have been meaning to try this place and was not disappointed.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mother’s Day
  31. valb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a very good dining experience. My husband is very hard to please and he even enjoyed the food. We would come here again. The waitress Barb was very nice and even the busboy who took our group photos. Thanks again Rossford Ohio
  32. DonaldR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place and the food is a great and an Up-North experience that is memorable.
  33. Bernie

    Dallas

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    They just opened for the 2023 season. Great food and service. Good value as well They also have a gluten free menu with good choices. We come here often and recommend it.
  34. WendyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food delicious and staff awesome! Warmly welcomed and thanked upon leaving restaurant!
  35. MIKET

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Douglas Lake Steakhouse NEVER disappoints. Probably in the top 10 best managed restaurants in the state. Excellent food, top notch service , and nice lakefront , non snooty up north vibe. If you want a really nice out , without disappointments , DLB is definitely the place to go. Use the Open Table app for reservations, it works pretty flawlessly too.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Summer cabin right down the street so go here several times throughout the year.
  37. DaveC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love eating at DLB- the food is always excellent, and the staff is attentive and friendly. Always a treat to eat dinner there. We will be back soon!
  38. MaryAnn

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There was a special menu for New Year's Eve that contained five courses. The choices were phenomenal and hard to decide because everything was amazing and the portions for quite generous. I waitress Sarah was attentive and personable. DLB is a place we go to year-round and we always walk away happy and satisfied. They out did themselves this New Year's Eve.
  39. SteveF

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always love having dinner at DLB! They have great food and the best atomosphere!
  40. Farran

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated NYE at DLB for the second time and it did not disappoint! From the friendly and efficient service to the great options on the 5-course meal menu, it was perfect! We have been eating here for decades and have never been disappointed with the wine list, atmosphere, food and service. Love that we can now make reservations on Open Table! See you in the spring🙂

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse

7314 Douglas Lake Rd, Pellston, MI 49769-9112

Dining areas

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

  • 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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