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    The Gate House “After Dark”

See & Be Scene

When the lights go down at night, The Gate House transforms into Mackinac Island’s only dancing nightclub venue. It features a full bar, small bites, and local live entertainment, music, and events, plus guest and house DJs nightly.

If different is what you’re looking for, this is the best high-energy, late-night spot for Mackinac Island.

The Gate House
1547 Cadotte Avenue
Mackinac Island
906-847-3772

Hours:

Gate House After Dark is closed for the 2024 season. Please check back for dining hours when the 2025 season opens April 25, 2005. We look forward to seeing you next season!

Virtual Tour

  • Casual Dining
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Mid Price Point
Our Menus
11:00am - 4:00pm. Daily Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Fried Pickle Spears Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauce
$ 14
Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 12
Potato and Cheddar Pierogies Horseradish Sour Cream, Crispy Bacon, Caramelized Onion
$ 14
Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce
$ 15
Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce
$ 17
Warm Crab Dip Lump Crab, Old Bay Seasoning, Warm Pita
$ 19
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Seaweed Salad, Fresno Peppers, Sweet Chili Sriracha Sauce
$ 17
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa
$ 22
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Celery Sticks, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing (GF)
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Soup and Salads
Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers
$ 14
Garden Cobb Salad Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
$ 18
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl* Sticky Rice, Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Yuzu Vinaigrette
$ 27
Classic Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing (GF)
$ 16
Crispy Chicken Bowl Baby Spinach, Quinoa, Avocado, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
$ 26
Spinach Salad Fresh Strawberries, Watermelon, Feta, Shaved Red Onion, Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette
$ 16
Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl* Cilantro-Lime Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Red Onion, Tomato, Avocado
$ 29
Handhelds All Handhelds Are Served with Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle or Buffalo Fries $5
Beyond Burger Plant-Based Patty, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
$ 21
Pan-Fried Local Walleye Cabbage Slaw, Jalapeño-Lime Tartar Sauce, Club Roll
$ 23
Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
$ 21
Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos Charred Corn, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Chipotle Aioli
$ 22
MAC Daddy Burger* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Bacon Jam, Smoked Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
$ 21
Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula
$ 23
Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sharp Cheddar, Plath's Bacon, Heirloom Tomato
$ 17
Table Sides
Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 8
Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives
$ 10
Truffle Fries Parmesan Cheese, Herb Aioli
$ 10
Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Brown Gravy
$ 12
Lemon Quinoa Wilted Spinach
$ 8
Signature Dishes
Grilled Skirt Steak* Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Garlic (GF)
$ 36
Mushroom and Charred Corn Enchiladas Green Chili, Queso Fresco, Avocado (GF)
$ 29
Fish and Chips Local Whitefish, Bell's Two Hearted Batter, French Fries, Lime Tartar Sauce
$ 32
Honey Glazed Salmon Lemon Quinoa, Sautéed Spinach (GF)
$ 34
Desserts
Caramel Apple Fried Ice Cream Caramel Apple Ice Cream, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chantilly Cream
$ 12
Bumpy Cake Devil's Food Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, Fudge Frosting
$ 10
Warm Michigan Cherry Cobbler Sweet Michigan Cherries, Streusel Topping, Guernsey Dairy Farms Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
$ 12

Many of our dishes can be adjusted to be gluten-free or vegetarian.*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies. Parties of 8 or more will automatically be charged 18% gratuity. Prices subject to 6% Michigan state sales tax, 3% credit card surcharge and 1.887% Historic Preservation Fund contribution.

4:00pm - 9:00pm Daily. Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Fried Pickle Spears Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauce
$ 14
Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Crispy Bacon, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 12
Potato and Cheddar Pierogies Horseradish Sour Cream, Crispy Bacon, Caramelized Onion
$ 14
Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce
$ 15
Crispy Calamari Giardiniera Vegetables, Spicy Marinara Sauce
$ 17
Warm Crab Dip Lump Crab, Old Bay Seasoning, Warm Pita
$ 19
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Seaweed Salad, Fresno Peppers, Sweet Chile Sriracha Sauce
$ 17
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa (GF)
$ 22
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Celery Sticks, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing (GF)
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Soup and Salads Add Side Caesar or Spinach Salad to any entrée $8
Smoked Whitefish and Clam Chowder Crispy Bacon, Oyster Crackers
$ 14
Garden Cobb Salad Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette
$ 18
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Sticky Rice, Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Yuzu Vinaigrette
$ 27
Classic Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing (GF)
$ 16
Crispy Chicken Bowl Baby Spinach, Quinoa, Avocado, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
$ 26
Spinach Salad Fresh Strawberries, Watermelon, Feta, Shaved Red Onion, Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette
$ 16
Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl* Cilantro-Lime Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Red Onion, Tomato, Avocado
$ 29
Handhelds All Handhelds are Served with Kettle Cooked Potato Chips. Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle, Buffalo or Poutine Fries $5
Beyond Burger Plant-Based Patty, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
$ 21
Pan-Fried Local Walleye Cabbage Slaw, Jalapeño-Lime Tartar Sauce, Club Roll
$ 23
Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
$ 21
MAC Daddy Burger* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam, Smoked Gouda, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
$ 21
Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos Charred Corn, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Chipotle Aioli
$ 22
Grilled Lamb Burger Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onion, Arugula
$ 23
Table Sides
Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 8
Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives
$ 10
Truffle Fries Parmesan, Herb Aioli
$ 10
Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Demi-Glace
$ 12
Lemon Quinoa Sauteed Spinach
$ 8
Signature Dishes
Mushroom, Poblano and Charred Corn Enchiladas Queso Fresco, Avocado, Salsa Verde, Cilantro, Lime (GF)
$ 27
Vegan Bolognese Plant-Based Spaghetti, Vegan Parmesan, Torn Basil
$ 30
Honey Glazed Salmon* Lemon Quinoa, Sautéed Spinach (GF)
$ 34
Fish and Chips Local White Fish, Bell's Two Hearted Batter, French Fries, Lime Tartar Sauce
$ 32
Chicken Carbonara Pan-Roasted Chicken, Fettuccini Pasta, Bacon, Sweet Peas, Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
$ 29
Grilled Chicken Kabobs Marinated Chicken, Squash, Zucchini, Onion and Peppers, Cilantro-Lime Rice
$ 32
Sliced Beef Pot Roast Potato Croquettes, Roasted Carrots, Green Beans, Horseradish Sour Cream
$ 34
Grilled Skirt Steak* Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Garlic (GF)
$ 35
Desserts
Caramel Apple Fried Ice Cream Caramel Apple Ice Cream, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chantilly Cream
$ 12
Bumpy Cake Devil's Food Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, Fudge Frosting
$ 10
Warm Michigan Cherry Cobbler Sweet Michigan Cherries, Streusel Topping, Guernsey Dairy Farms Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
$ 12

Many of our dishes can be adjusted to be gluten-free or vegetarian.*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies. Parties of 8 or more will automatically be charged 18% gratuity. Prices subject to 6% Michigan state sales tax, 3% credit card surcharge and 1.887% Historic Preservation Fund contribution.

Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
The Gate House Cocktails
Lilac Lemonade Hanson Meyer Lemon Vodka, Long Road Raspberry Liquer, La Marca Prosecco
$ 16
Mackinac Fudge Martini Vanilla-Infused Ketel One Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, Crème de Cacao, Grand Fudge Rim
$ 17
Blackberry-Lemon Spritz Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Water Hill Blackberry Liqueur, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
$ 16
The Gate House Coffee Wheatley Vodka, Baileys Chocolate Liqueur, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, La Colombe Coffee. Served Hot or Cold
$ 17
Gin Basil Smash Iron Fish Woodland Gin, Basil, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
$ 16
Jungle Juice Bacardí Light Rum, Aperol, Simple Syrup, Lime & Pineapple Juices
$ 16
Cherry Margarita Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Cherry Juice, Amber Agave, Lime Juice, Cherries
$ 16
The Mezcal Mule Illegal Mezcal, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit, Agave, Cucumber-Tajín Garnish
$ 17
Smoked Rye Old Fashioned Templeton Rye, Bourbon-Smoked Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Amarena Cherries
$ 18
Cadotte Whiskey Smash Knob Creek Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Muddled Mint
$ 17
Burgess Rum Runner Bacardí Light Rum, Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Myers's Original Dark Rum, Blackberry Liqueur, Crème de Banana, Orange & Cranberry Juices, Ginger Ale, Cherries. Additional Myers's Original Dark Rum Float $4
$ 16
Shots
Green Tea Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix
$ 10
Red Bull Bombs Deep Eddy Vodka
$ 10
Gummy Bear Wheatly Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Sour Mix
$ 10
Lemon Drop Hew Amsterdam Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
$ 10
Beer & Seltzer Michigan Craft Draught Beer 16 oz.
Bell's Two Hearted IPA
$ 8
Bell's Oberon Wheat Ale
$ 8
Bell's Lager of the Lakes
$ 8
Cheboygan Lighthouse Amber
$ 7
Seasonal Regional Brewery Rotational Taps 16 oz. Please See Your Server for today's Selections.
Popular Draught Beer 16 oz.
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 6
Sam Adams Seasonal
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 7
Guinness Stout
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 7
New Belgium Seasonal
Pint (16 Oz.) $ 7
Beer Bottles
Atwater Vanilla Java Porter
$ 7
Budweiser
$ 7
Bud Light
$ 7
Corona
$ 7
Coors Light
$ 7
Heinken
$ 7
Heineken 0.0 n/a
$ 7
Michelob Ultra
$ 7
Miller Lite
$ 7
Modelo Especial
$ 7
Peroni
$ 7
Bell's Big Porch Ale
$ 9
Ciders & Seltzers
Blake's Hard Cider Triple Jam or American Apple
$ 7
High Noon Hard Seltzer Vodka & Soda Seltzer Peach or Pineapple
$ 8
White Claw Seltzer Natural Lime, Raspberry, Ruby Grapefruit or Black Cherry
$ 7
Twisted Tea Original Hard Iced Tea
$ 7
Wine Grand Private Label
Sauvignon Blanc
$ 16
$ 22
$ 79
Chardonnay
$ 16
$ 22
$ 79
Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 16
$ 22
$ 79
Sparkling Wine
La Marca Prosecco
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 14
Caposaldo Moscato
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 14
White Wine
Charlotte's Home Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle $ 52
Glass $ 14
Franciscan Estate Chardonnay
Bottle $ 48
Glass $ 13
Lumina Pinot Grigio
Bottle $ 48
Glass $ 13
ROSÉ WINE
DAOU
Bottle $ 54
Glass $ 14
Red Wine
Bonanza by Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 15
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle $ 60
Glass $ 16
Sea Sun Pinot Noir
Bottle $ 56
Glass $ 15
Pessimist Red Blend
Bottle $ 60
Glass $ 16
Zero Proof Drinks
Mineral Water 750mL Acqua Panna or S.Pellegrino Sparkling
$ 8
Draught Root Beer Featuring 1919 Draught Root Beer
Regular $ 7
As a float $ 11
Pepsi Brand Soft Drink
$ 5
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
$ 8
Virgin Piña Colada
$ 8
Virgin Mango Mule Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Mango, Lime Juice
$ 8
Strawberry and Rhubarb Spritzer Lemon Juice, Agave, Strawberry Rhubarb Bitters, Soda Water
$ 8
Blueberry Limeade Lemonade, Blueberry Purée, Lime Juice
$ 8
La Colombe Coffee Regular or Decaf
$ 5
La Colombe Cold Brew
$ 5
Hazelnut or Caramel La Colombe Coffee
$ 7
Steven Smith Hot Tea Jasmine Silver Tip, Lord Bergamot Earl Grey, Chamomile or Peppermint Leaves
$ 5
Steven Smith Iced Tea Hibiscus Punch
$ 5

Many of our dishes can be adjusted to be gluten-free or vegetarian. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies. Parties of 8 or more will automatically be charged 18% gratuity. Prices subject to 6% Michigan state sales tax, 3% credit card surcharge and 1.887% Historic Preservation Fund contribution.

Entrées $15
Crispy Chicken Tenders Fresh Fruit or French Fries
Cheeseburger Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Fruit or French Fries
Grilled Cheese Fresh Fruit or French Fries
Macaroni & Cheese Fresh Fruit or French Fries
Available 9 pm to Close. Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce, Crispy Bacon
$ 12
Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce
$ 15
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Sweet Chile Sriracha Sauce, Fresno Peppers, Seaweed Salad
$ 17
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing, Celery Sticks
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa
$ 22
Handhelds All Handhelds Are Served with Kettle Cooked Chips. Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle or Buffalo Fries $5
Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
$ 21
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
$ 21
MAC Daddy Burger* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam, Smoked Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Sides
Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 8
Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives
$ 10
Truffle Fries Parmesan Cheese, Herb Aioli
$ 10
Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Demi-Glace
$ 12
Lemon Quinoa Sautéed Spinach
$ 8

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies. Parties of 8 or more will automatically be charged 18% gratuity. Prices subject to 6% Michigan state sales tax, 3% credit card surcharge and 1.887% Historic Preservation Fund contribution.

Available 9:00 pm to Close. Ask your server how to receive 15% off your first purchase and earn rewards at 11 locations on Mackinac Island.
Shareables
Pretzels and Beer Cheese Warm Pretzel Sticks, Crispy Bacon, Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 12
Fried Cheese Curds Marinara Sauce
$ 15
Firecracker Shrimp Tempura Shrimp, Seaweed Salad, Fresno Peppers, Sweet Chile Sriracha Sauce
$ 17
Brisket Nachos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Smoked Brisket, Pepper Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Fire-Roasted Salsa
$ 22
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings or Traditional Buffalo Wings Dry Buffalo Spice or Traditional Buffalo, Celery Sticks, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings $ 16
Traditional Buffalo Wings $ 18
Latin Specials
Crispy Tostones Garlic Aioli, Salsa Verde
$ 12
Queso Fundido Oaxaca Cheese, Chorizo, Cilantro, Blue Corn Tortillas
$ 14
Chicken and Cheese Pupusa Shredded Chicken, Oaxaca Cheese, Salsa Rojo, Curtido
$ 12
Handhelds All Handhelds Are Served with Kettle Cooked Chips. Enhance with French Fries $3, Truffle or Buffalo Fries $5
Crispy Chicken Pickle-Brined Chicken, Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
$ 21
Bacon-Cheddar Burger* Apple Cider Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
$ 21
MAC Daddy Burger* Wagyu Beef Patty, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Jam, Smoked Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Bibb Lettuce
$ 25
Table Sides
Buffalo Fries Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
$ 8
Loaded Cheese Fries Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Chives
$ 10
Truffle Fries Parmesan Cheese, Herb Aioli
$ 10
Poutine Fries Cheese Curds, Demi-Glace
$ 12

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies. Parties of 8 or more will automatically be charged 18% gratuity. Prices subject to 6% Michigan state sales tax, 3% credit card surcharge and 1.887% Historic Preservation Fund contribution.

Photo Gallery

  • A bartender at The Gate House
  • A table set at The Gate House
  • The Gate House sign outside
  • The Gate House restaurant seen from the outside
  • Family enjoying a meal at The Gate House.
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