The Quintessential Mackinac Island Dining Experience

Remote, sophisticated, and cozy Bavarian hunting lodges began as simple shelter for hunting parties that would later become grand timber-built castles and halls for feasts and gatherings.

This is Woods Restaurant, Mackinac Island’s culinary hideaway chalet.

We honor the Midwest legacy of food foraged from field and farm, and the tradition of sharing a variety of wilderness game with kindred spirits. Whether in the Great Hall, The Patio at Woods, or The Chalet, you’ll be surrounded by the majesty and beauty only nature can provide.

Voted “Best Resort Restaurant” by USA Today.

8655 Cudahy Circle
Mackinac Island
Seasonal phone number:
906-847-3331

Hours:

Woods Restaurant is closed for the 2024 season. Please check back for dining hours when the 2025 season opens April 25, 2025. We look forward to seeing you next season!

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Wild Mushroom Strudel Chantrelle Cream, Chervil

^$ 18

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Lemon, Woods Cocktail Sauce

^$ 24

Grilled Broccolini Carrot Butter, Organic Honey, Puffed Ancient Grains (GF)

^$ 15

Escargot En Croute Garlic Butter, Parsley

^$ 21

Seared Foie Gras Celery Root & Parsnip Purée, Chestnut Brittle, Truffle Sauce

^$ 26

Wild Boar Meatballs Jarlsberg Fondue, Pickled Onion, Lingonberry, Toasted Weck

^$ 16

Grilled Bone Marrow Ramps, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Roasted Garlic Sourdough

^$ 18

Wagyu Beef Tartare Quail Egg, Paprika Aioli, Ombra Cheese, Lime Ash, Toast Points (GF)

^$ 28

Shrimp Bisque Poached Shrimp, Roasted Pearl Onion, Radish

^$ 18

Steak Soup Emmentaler Spätzle, Crème Fraîche, Horseradish

^$ 16

Beetroot Salad Grapefruit, Avocado, Quinoa, Nasturtium

^$ 15

Organic Baby Greens Salad Heirloom Carrots, Cucumber, Radish, Tomato, Sunflower Seeds, Sherry Vinaigrette (GF)

^$ 14

Poached Bosc Pear Salad Bibb Lettuce, Cambazola, Toasted Hazelnut, Ver Jus Vinaigrette

^$ 16

Wild Mushroom Ravioli Foraged Mushrooms, Shaved Black Truffle, Grilled Chard, Green Onion Soubise

^$ 40

Seared Local Lake Trout Rosti Potatoes, Braised Leeks, Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Caviar

^$ 44

Sole Roulade Lump Crab, Spinach, Autumn Lentils, Lemon Sabayon Sauce

^$ 50

Pan-Roasted Free-Range Chicken Potato Dumplings, Heirloom Carrots, Paprikash Sauce

^$ 42

Pan-Roasted Duck Breast Potato Croquettes, Michigan Cherry Jus

^$ 46

Grilled Filet Mignon Truffle Potato Purée, Snipped Pole Beans, Sauce Diane (GF)

6 oz. ^$ 65

8 oz. ^$ 75

Berkshire Pork Schnitzel Emmentaler Spätzle, Braised Red Cabbage, Gala Apple Preserves

^$ 40

Angus Ribeye Truffle Potato Purée, Smoked Marrow Butter (GF)

16oz ^$ 75

Pan-Roasted Lamb Rack Duchess Potatoes, Root Vegetable Hash, Lamb Reduction (GF)

^$ 65

Herb-Crusted Elk Rack Potato Pavé, Spring Vegetables

^$ 70

Shaved Burgundy Truffle

^$ 20

Braised Red Cabbage

^$ 8

Emmentaler Spätzle

^$ 12

Truffle Mashed Potatoes

^$ 14

Seared Foie Gras

^$ 20

First Course Seared Foie Gras Celery Root & Parsnip Purée, Chestnut Brittle, Truffle Sauce Or Red King Crab Leg Lemon Sabayon, Black Lime Ash

Second Course Poached Bosc Pear Salad Bibb Lettuce, Cambozola, Toasted Hazelnut, Ver Jus Vinaigrette Or Beetroot Salad Grapefruit, Avocado, Quinoa, Nasturtium

Third Course Herb Crusted Elk Chop Sweet Potato Pavé, Spring Vegetables Or A5 Wagyu Striploin Truffle Potato Purée, Chantrelle Sauce

Fourth Course Dark Chocolate Pot du Crème Flaked Gold, Sea Salt, Whipped Cream Smith-Woodhouse Ruby Port Or Warm Apple Tart Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream

Cheese & Charcuterie Board Knackwurst, Speck, Kielbasa, Pork & Porcini Pâté, Alp Blossom, Emmentaler, House Pickles, Hard-Boiled Egg, Mustard, Toast Points

^$ 25

Grilled Broccolini Sweet Onion Jam, Puffed Ancient Grains (GF)

^$ 15

Smoked Michigan Trout Dip Crudités, Artisan Crisps, Lemon

^$ 17

House-Made Pretzel Marzen Beer Cheese & Horseradish Mustard Dipping Sauce

^$ 12

Wild Boar Meatballs Jarlsberg Fondue, Pickled Onion, Lingonberry, Toasted Weck

^$ 16

Steak Soup Crème Fraîche, Horseradish, Spätzle

^$ 16

Shrimp Bisque Poached Shrimp, Roasted Pearl Onion, Radish

^$ 18

Organic Baby Greens Salad Heirloom Carrots, Cucumber, Radish, Tomato, Sunflower Seeds, Sherry Vinaigrette (GF)

^$ 14

Poached Bosc Pear Salad Bibb Lettuce, Cambazola, Toasted Hazelnut, Ver Jus Vinaigrette (GF)

^$ 16

Beetroot Salad Grapefruit, Avocado, Quinoa, Nasturtium (GF)

^$ 15

Grilled Steak Chopped Salad Baby Gem & Lola Rosa Salad, Smoked Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans, Michigan Cherry Vinaigrette

^$ 29

Smoked Turkey Club Heirloom Tomato, Butter Lettuce, Plath's Bacon, Sourdough

^$ 23

Pork Schnitzel Sandwich Braised Red Cabbage, Weck Bun

^$ 22

Hefeweizen Bratwurst Sauerkraut, Whole Grain Mustard, Pretzel Bun

^$ 18

Bacon Cheddar Burger Wagyu Beef, Plath's Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun. Add fried egg or avocado - $4

^$ 24

Wagyu Beef Burger Wagyu Beef, Wild Mushrooms, Emmentaler, Black Garlic Aioli, Toasted Brioche Bun

^$ 26

Black Forest Cake Chocolate Sponge Cake, Whipped Cream, Michigan Cherries

^$ 12

Warm Apple Strudel Honeycrisp Apple, Raisin, Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream

^$ 12

Sweet Potato Cheesecake Gingersnap Crust, Warm Toffee Drizzle

^$ 12

Grand Pecan Ball Guernsey Farm Dairy Vanilla Ice Cream, Pecans, Warm Fudge Sauce

^$ 16

Local Artisan Cheese Plate Cow, Sheep & Goat Cheeses, Crackers, Fig Preserves

^$ 14

Black Forest Cake Chocolate Sponge Cake, Whipped Cream, Michigan Cherries

^$ 12

Warm Apple Strudel Honeycrisp Apple, Raisin, Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream

^$ 12

Sweet Potato Cheesecake Gingersnap Crust, Warm Toffee Drizzle

^$ 12

Grand Pecan Ball Guernsey Vanilla Ice Cream, Pecans, Warm Fudge Sauce

^$ 16

Local Artesian Cheese Plate Cow, Sheep & Goat Cheeses, Crackers, Fig Preserves

^$ 14

Amaretto Disaronno

^$ 17

Bailey's & Coffee

^$ 17

1887 Grand Rye

^$ 29

The Macallan 12 Year

^$ 36

Oban 14 Year

^$ 42

Knob Creek Bourbon

^$ 20

This tasting menu is only available during dinner.

First Course Osetra Caviar, Blini, Crème Fraîche Marie-Copinet Blanc de Blancs Champagne Brut, Marne Valley, France

Second Course Asparagus Salad, Poached Egg, Gremolata Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc White Blend, Paso Robles, California

Third Course Herb-Crusted Elk Chop, Potato Pavé, Spring Vegetables Napa Cut Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

Fourth Course Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème, Flaked Gold, Sea Salt, Whipped Cream Smith-Woodhouse Ruby Port

Cheeseburger With French Fries or Fruit Cup

^$ 15

Chicken Tenders With French Fries or Fruit Cup

^$ 15

Macaroni and Cheese With French Fries or Fruit Cup

^$ 15

Grilled Cheese With French Fries or Fruit Cup

^$ 15

Grilled Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

^$ 25

Warm Brownie Sundae

^$ 10

Bobby's Bloody Belvedere Vodka, Bloody Mary with hints of Horseradish and Worcestershire Sauce. Garnished with Pickled Asparagus and Olives

^$ 23

Carriage Ride Cosmopolitain Grey Goose Citrus Vodka and Cranberry Juice, Shaken with Grand Marnier then a Lemon Twist

^$ 23

Bavarian Mansion Manhattan Maker's Mark 46 Bourbon, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Amarena Cherries

^$ 23

Bobby's Brandy Old Fashioned Royal Napoleon Brandy with Demerara Syrup Muddled Oranges and Cherries, Fever Tree Club Soda, Amarena Cherries and Orange Garnish

^$ 23

Mackinac Island Margarita Sauza Silver Tequila with Lime Juice, Sweet & Sour Mix then Grand Marnier and a Splash of Orange Juice

^$ 23

1887 Rye Manhattan 1887 Grand Rye, Carpano Antica Vermouth Smoked Cherry Bitters, Amarena Cherries

^$ 35

1887 Bourbon Old Fashioned 1887 Grand Bourbon, Sugar in the Raw, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Orange Twist

^$ 30

Austrian Hugo Saint Germain Liqueur, Sparkling Wine with Fresh Squeezed Lime then Club Soda

^$ 21

Mr Jones's Yellowbird Light Rum and Dark Rum Combined with Crème de Banana, Orange and Pineapple Juices

^$ 20

Woods Tee-Time Paloma Casa Noble Tequila, Fever Tree Pink Grapefruit Juice, Fresh Squeezed Lime then Finished with Club Soda

^$ 23

MCD Aviation Long Road Sovereign Gin, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Shaken and Served up with Color Changing Lemon Squeeze

^$ 23

S'mores Martini Vanilla Vodka with Chocolate & Salted Caramel Liqueur, Baily's and a Marshmallow in Graham Cracker Crust glass

^$ 30

The Island Hummer Bacardi along with Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Blended with Vanilla Ice Cream

^$ 20

House-Made Pretzel Marzen Beer Cheese, Horseradish & Mustard Dipping Sauce

^$ 12

Smoked Trout Dip Marbled Rye

^$ 17

Smoked Duck Drumettes Hot Paprika, Garlic, Buttermilk Ranch

^$ 19

Charcuterie Board Knackwurst, Speck, Kielbasa, Pork & Porcini Pâté, Alp Blossom, Emmentaler, House Pickles, Hard-Boiled Egg, Mustard, Toast Points

^$ 25

Wild Boar Meatballs Jarlsberg Fondue, Pickled Onion, Lingonberry, Toasted Weck

^$ 16

Pork Schnitzel Sandwich Braised red cabbage, Weck Bun, Served with Potato Chips

^$ 22

Grilled Bone Marrow Ramps, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Roasted Garlic Sourdough

^$ 18

Grilled Wagyu Beef Burger Wagyu Beef, Wild Mushroom, Emmentaler, Black Garlic Aioli, Toasted Brioche Bun, Served with Potato Chips

^$ 26

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