Walloon Lake Inn

Name: Walloon Lake Inn
Address: 4178 West, Walloon Lake, MI, United States, 49796
Telephone: (231) 535-2999
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

912 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Walloon Lake Inn is a unique upscale restaurant, which was totally renovated in 2014. It is a popular destination for people seeking a distinctive dining experience with a reputation of fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and superb service.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 31, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(231) 535-2999

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 535-2999
Website
http://walloonlakeinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mike DeMarco
Private party facilities
We will for a reasonable fee close our dinning room for your function.
Private party contact
Melissa Ogden: (231) 535-2999

Location
4178 West, Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Neighborhood
Walloon Lake
Cross street
Windsor
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Truffle Fries$17.00
parmesan reggiano, herbs, truffle aioli
Gnocchi$21.00
house made gnocchi, wild mushrooms, goat cheese, sherry cream, fresh herbs
Beef Kebab$25.00
chargrilled beef tenderloin kebab, Asian style BBQ sauce, carrot & fennel slaw
Tempura Fried Ahí Tuna Roll$23.00
carrot, cucumber, avocado, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, garlic & chili oil flakes
Scallop & Pork Belly$26.00
scallop, Mexican street corn with pork belly, hazelnut mole
Oysters on the Half Shell$32.00
rose champagne mignonette, cocktail sauce, tobiko caviar

Salads

Caesar Salad$16.00
romaine lettuce, croutons, heirloom cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisp, caesar dressing
Walloon Wedge Salad$18.00
romaine heart, blue cheese, bacon, slow roasted heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing
Greek Salad$20.00
romaine lettuce, cucumber-lemon & dill dressing, pickled red onion, pickled cucumbers, feta cheese, crispy chickpeas, slow roasted tomato, olive tapenade, house made pita
Apple Salad$21.00
apple crisp apples, white cheddar, swiss cheese, chives, Bear Creek Organic micro-greens, extra-virgin olive oil
Heirloom Burrata Salad$23.00
heirloom beefsteak, cherry tomatoes, fried burrata, figs, prosciutto, pickled red onion, Bear Creek Organics micro mix greens, pesto, white balsamic vinaigrette, balsamic reduction

Entrees

Veggie Stack$33.00
grilled summer vegetables, mozzarella cheese, basil, pesto, tomato-parmesan broth
John Cross Whitefish$39.00
parmesan panko encrusted, zucchini, summer squash, crispy potatoes, lemon beurre blanc, tomatoes, capers
Truffle Chicken Carbonara$44.00
pan seared chicken breast, house made black truffle fettuccine, creamy carbonara sauce, crispy pancetta, green peas, fresh grated parmesan cheese
Grilled Salmon$48.00
sweet corn risotto, grilled asparagus, mango salsa, cream coconut curry sauce
Braised Short Rib$50.00
whipped potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts & butternut squash, fennel & carrot slaw, house made demi-glace
Seafood Risotto$55.00
scallops, shrimp, vegetable risotto, herb butter wine sauce
Stuffed Lobster Tail$60.00
crab stuffed 10oz lobster tail, roasted baby potatoes & asparagus, bearnaise
Filet of Beef$62.00
6oz char-grilled filet of beef, roasted baby potato, butternut squash, brussels sprouts & wild mushroom hash, red wine demi-glace
Lamb Chops$68.00
pesto crusted lamb chops, cream spinach, parmesan polenta, roasted tomato & red pepper cream sauce
Wagyu Striploin$90.00
12oz chargrilled wagyu strip steak, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, house made demi-glace

What 912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Value
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
Romantic
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 Service
Northern Michigan
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan
Best Value
Northern Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Northern Michigan
Great for fine wines
Northern Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
Great for scenic views
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

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MC
MargaretC
Dallas
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, everything was perfect!! Great menu and ambience.
SD
StevenD
Grand Rapids
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our meal was excellent, and so was the service. We ate out on the deck overlooking the lake.
KB
KBriggs
Raleigh
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the entire dining experience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! We were celebrating a birthday and the menu had Happy Birthday which was an added touch!!! Thanks
JG
JohnG
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful view of lake. Delicious food from apps to dessert
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely a must try for a special date night when in Walloon.
DH
DebraH
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing experience! Such great service, food, and the dining room couldn’t be prettier!
CC
CarolC
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and wonderful staff!! Year after year it is always top quality.
g
gsbounce
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite! Food, service and ambience could not be better!
PS
PaulS
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from the Grand Rapids area and really enjoy Walloon Inn. Food is tops, drinks are generous and service is superior all at a fair price. Going back tonight!
K
Kmama
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service by the waitress. Food was phenomenal. Definitely recommend.
LP
LesleeP
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere. Love the details like thin wine glasses and white linen table cloths. Those “small” details make or break a restaurant for me. Perfect lighting, reasonable prices, very good food. Please don’t change a thing, WLI!
D
Debjos
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a super table. Courtney was darling and extremely helpful in getting the chef to create more morel specialties for us after she told us most of the things were gone!!!. Just delicious and a wonderful evening as always. Melissa ….. kudos
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a treat to enjoy a meal at the WLI, especially their morel mushroom special. Great food and service overlooking a fantastic northern Mich lake is a fantastic way to honor Mothers Day. You’ll spend a bit for this treat but it’s still a good value.
H
Hunter
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fanstastic, I love hanging with Doc, talking about all the Ellington tracks and Miles Davis tracks, he is lovely and of course the food rounds out the evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! An outstanding experience in Northern Michigan you must try!
f
foodie
Detroit
201 reviews
vip
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Loved the deeply smoked pork chops. Beautiful presentation as well. The accompanying sides were equally outstanding. Whitefish also delicious. Service was impeccable. Servers worked as a well orchestrated team. Professional yet attentive. This is a real Michigan jewel!!
M
Macey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was incredible. We couldn't have had a better experience celebrating our anniversary here.
HS
HSJOHN
Naples
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful! Mother’s Day dinner was excellent!
K
Kat66
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated at the premium table next to the perfect view of the lake. The service was impeccable which began with a bite of avocado toast. The food was outstanding and the special was a good value. We will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
There for Mothers Day brunch with limited menu. Both food and drinks were great - Lax Eggs Benedict, Monte Christo sandwich, creme brûlée crispy French toast, and a Bloody Mary. Only issue was a noisy table behind us that altered the ambience a bit through no fault of restaurant and some mixups with the billing that took multiple attempts to correct. Overall very satisfied and will definitely return!
MH
MichaelH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome!! Thoroughly enjoyed Mother's Day Brunch at Walloon Lake Inn. Exceptional food and service!
K
Kris
Northern MI
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience! Highly recommend. Exceptional food and great staff!
MS
MoS1
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always our favorite place to dine! Always exceeds our expectations! Thankyou once again for a very special evening!
CB
ChrisB
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a delight to eat here! Food is consistently delicious and innovative. Service is impeccable and cocktails fabulous. Thank you for another wonderful evening!
a
alanwithers
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience2
we had a very loud group next to us, that made it very difficult for us to talk at our table.
V
Veronica
Detroit
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! The food is amazing, the service is amazing, the location is amazing - viewing Walloon Lake as you dine, the history of this restaurant makes it even more attractive. We didn't know this restaurant existed in all the years we have been coming to Northern Michigan. I was hesistent to share this 'best kept secret'. We will be regulars for sure!
JC
JanetC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful evening, outstanding food and our waitress was awesome! We will be back in the fall when the tourists leave.
LC
LauraC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, ambiance and service for my husbands birthday. Portions were huge, but that’s a positive for most people! We would definitely come again.
RF
RobertF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Courtney was amazing! What an awesome dining experience.
MM
MaryM
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was Easter. The service and quality of the food was excellent.
Y
Yellow
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding food and service in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. This restaurant is a favorite - we are so fortunate to have it in Northern Michigan. It’s a go to when we have guests in town. Five star all around!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great meal at Walloon Lake. Food is always excellent as well as the impeccable service!
J
Jezzie5
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible view with topnotch dinner. Great wine list as well!
GW
GaylonW
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fabulous as well as the service. We would definitely recommend and return.
PB
PamB
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. It has a great view! Dining here makes you feel very special.
JD
JulieD
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is amazing and the service is even better. Highly recommend. This is one of my favorite restaurants!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot and service was excellent
C
Chef2bpam
Detroit
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service! Looking forward to going back
j
jilln
Phoenix
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a special dining experience. I treated a friend who has never been. She loved it!! My only thought, the choice of background music seemed a little to …… sad. Maybe there is another option? This summer we treated out of town guest and they loved the experience, but did comment on the music. This will not keep us away. Just a comment. Thank you!
MS
MichaelS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful and delicious dinner at the WLI.

FAQs

Walloon Lake Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 535-2999.

Walloon Lake Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 912 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

May 31, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(231) 535-2999

4178 West, Walloon Lake, MI 49796

Additional information

Cross street
Windsor
Neighborhood
Walloon Lake
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike DeMarco
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://walloonlakeinn.com/
Phone number
(231) 535-2999
Private party facilities
We will for a reasonable fee close our dinning room for your function.
Private party contact
Melissa Ogden: (231) 535-2999

Walloon Lake Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

John Cross Whitefish

Caesar Salad

Apple Salad

Appetizers

Truffle Fries$17.00

Gnocchi$21.00

Beef Kebab$25.00

Tempura Fried Ahí Tuna Roll$23.00

Scallop & Pork Belly$26.00

Oysters on the Half Shell$32.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$16.00

Walloon Wedge Salad$18.00

Greek Salad$20.00

Apple Salad$21.00

Heirloom Burrata Salad$23.00

Entrees

Veggie Stack$33.00

John Cross Whitefish$39.00

Truffle Chicken Carbonara$44.00

Grilled Salmon$48.00

Braised Short Rib$50.00

Seafood Risotto$55.00

Stuffed Lobster Tail$60.00

Filet of Beef$62.00

Lamb Chops$68.00

Wagyu Striploin$90.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Walloon Lake Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Walloon Lake Inn restaurant rated?

Is Walloon Lake Inn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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