Walloon Lake Inn

4.9

659 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.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(231) 535-2999

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 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
Area
Walloon Lake
Cross Street
Windsor
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Truffle FriesUS$14.00
Parmesan Reggiano, herbs, truffle aioli
GnocchiUS$17.00
wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, goat cheese, sherry cream, fresh herbs
Grilled OctopusUS$18.00
ginger miso, kim chi slaw, lemongrass sauce
Fried CalamariUS$20.00
pork belly, peanuts, banana peppers, Thai chili sauce, black garlic aioli
Surf & TurfUS$22.00
scallop, pork belly, coconut red curry cream, bacon-tomato jam
Ahi Tuna TartarUS$23.00
organic mixed baby greens, mango, avocado, pickled red onion, peanuts, cracker ring, honey lime vinaigrette, blood orange aioli
Oysters on the Half ShellUS$30.00
half dozen oysters, champagne mignonette, house made cocktail sauce, tobiko caviar

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$15.00
romaine lettuce, croutons, heirloom cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisp, caesar dressing
Walloon Wedge SaladUS$17.00
romaine heart, blue cheese, bacon, slow roasted heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing
WLI Apple SaladUS$18.00
apple, white cheddar, swiss, chive, Bear Creek Organic Farms micro greens, apple ginger vinaigrette
Red Wine Poached Pear SaladUS$19.00
baby arugula salad, watermelon radish, golden beets, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts, Manchego cheese, port wine vinaigrette
Heirloom & Burrata SaladUS$22.00
heirloom tomatoes, roasted peach's, Bear Creek micro mix greens, fresh cherries, burrata cheese, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

Steak of EggplantUS$32.00
spice-roasted eggplant, wine glazed mushrooms, charred veggie demi-glace, creamy mashed potatoes
John Cross WhitefishUS$39.00
parmesan panko encrusted, zucchini, summer squash, crispy potatoes, lemon beurre blanc, tomatoes, capers
Truffle Chicken CarbonaraUS$40.00
pan-seared chicken breast, house made black truffle fettuccine, creamy carbonara sauce, crispy pancetta, green peas, fresh grated parmesan cheese
Grilled Spice Crusted SalmonUS$46.00
coconut-curry, collard greens, Israeli couscous, peppers, scallions, golden raisins, pistachios, herb beurre blanc
Citrus-and-Chile-Braised Short RibsUS$50.00
whipped potato, roasted sprouts & baby carrots, braising liquid reduction & cilantro-parsley chimichurri
Seafood RisottoUS$55.00
scallops, shrimp, vegetable risotto, herb butter wine sauce
Rack of LambUS$62.00
mint-pistachio encrusted rack of lamb, roasted baby potatoes & summer vegetables, blackberry port wine reduction
Filet of BeefUS$65.00
char-grilled filet of beef, crispy white cheddar polenta, broccolini, balsamic-cherry demi-glace
NY StripUS$68.00
char-grilled strip steak, whipped potatoes, roasted asparagus, demi-glace, molasses fried onions

Desserts

Fruit and SorbetUS$9.00
sorbet of the day, fresh summer fruit
Chocolate MousseUS$10.00
whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chocolate cookie crumble
CheesecakeUS$10.00
house made, crème anglaise, berries
Lemon TartUS$11.00
toasted merengue, raspberry coulis

What 659 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Group Bookings
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Notable Wine List
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Outdoor Eating
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Romance
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Scenic View
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Special Occasions
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Best Overall
Northern Michigan
Best Food
Northern Michigan
Best Service
Northern Michigan
Best Ambience
Northern Michigan
Best Value
Northern Michigan
Group Bookings
Northern Michigan
Notable Wine List
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Outdoor Eating
Northern Michigan
Romance
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Scenic View
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing service, food, views!
K
Kjb67
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food, wonderful setting. It was nice to get back to Walloon Lake Inn. People all dressed nice for and evening out, and the staff all dressed in classic and elegant black. The service was great. The food took a while but the staff kept us updated and we were in no rush.
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
My family has been going to the inn since 1960! Amazing food and service. Just know that your dining experience is at least 2 hours long. But it’s so worth it 💖
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience to share with life long friends!
BG
BillyG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phillip and Abbie were amazing! Best experience hands down! Don’t miss out!! Best food, atmosphere and service you’ll find anywhere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, everything about our experience was outstanding. The service, the food, the ambiance were all excellent.
A
Alan
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, location, and atmosphere. Worth a drive.
DT
DeanT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Sunday brunch, beautiful views, Harlan provided the best service I have had in a very long time and Phil greeted us with a smile that set the mood for the meal. I would highly recommend!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love the staff, food and service at the Walloon Lake Inn!! It’s top notch and such a fabulous place to go
N
Notafoodie
Detroit
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place for a special occasion! Dinner was excellent! Service was fantastic and view is spectacular!
T
Tome
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food, view and service.........highly recommend
BW
BrianW
Naples
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner, the food and service was terrific and the view of the water on the patio table was great. It was a special wedding anniversary and the staff went out of there way to make us feel special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toledo
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time and we will definitely be back, food was amazing, service exceptional.
CM
ClarkM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall2food1service4ambience5
This restaurant is a reflection of the lake in its most recent reincarnation: flashy, but with no soul. The food looks very exotic (just like all the 6 bedroom mansions) but the there is no taste. Like the lake itself. And most of the people on it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time at Walloon Lake Inn! The food was superb and view from the patio was beautiful! We highly recommend dining here the next time you are in the area!
CL
ChaundraL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! :) Thank you for an outstanding dinner!
g
gobluemom
Detroit
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner at the Walloon Lake Inn. Appetizers, bread and main courses were great. The salmon was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a Father's Day dinner after golf. Ate outside with a view of the lake. Everything was outstanding - the food, service, ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kasey was great, wonderful food and great table for our Anniversary. TY
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Foodie
Grand Rapids
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a special experience at Walloon. Our excellent server Courtney is back again for her second year and she is the best in the industry. Menu is well thought out yet somewhat limited but there’s truly something for everyone. Fish, chicken, beef filet, rack of lamb and a vegetarian entree are the predominant choices. Excellent salad and appetizers make it hard to choose which one to have. The wedge salad is one of the best and creative we’ve seen. Any choice will please. Melissa and her highly trained staff know how to run a fine dining establishment. Really like none other in northern Michigan. It’s elegant casual fine dining with a view and topped off with a fine piano player most evenings. We will continue to eat dinner and Sunday brunch here as we have for many years. Thank you for always making our meal something to remember.
FS
FrankS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food, as always, was outstanding and the staff were cordial and efficient. We did,however, experience a pretty long wait for our food and between courses. The noise level because of the way too loud piano player made conversation nearly impossible.
MA
MaryAnnS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!
BW
BillW
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wish we lived next door. We'd be there nightly. Best place in Northern Michigan.
AD
AutumnD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most ideal dining experience I've had in northern Michigan. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Each course was delicious; I ordered the pear salad and rack of lamb which paired perfectly. My friends were elated with their choices as well. Our server was gracious, calm, and friendly and the atmosphere outdoors was beautiful on a summer evening. Can't recommend it highly enough.
ME
MaryE
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whitefish was outstanding! We truly enjoyed our meal and the ambience at Walloon Lake Inn!
B
Billandfamily
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside on the tree covered patio overlooking Walloon Lake across the road. Magic! The 3 course dinner for $60 Weeknights before 6PM is a real treat and…bargain.
S
Savvyeater
Northern MI
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved everything about our visit! Harlan was a great server!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Josie was fantastic! Best server ever! Turtle Cheesecake was the star! Dinner and view was amazing!
g
gardenboy
Naples
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great like always
L
Likesadryred
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wish we had asked for a corner table. Very large (loud) group seated in the center of the restaurant made table conversation difficult. Food was excellent and good to see our favorite red blend on the menu. Enjoyed many new items on the menu.
m
minnied
Chicago
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on 6 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
this restaurant is lovely with a rather traditional dining experience and food. our dinners were very good as was the service.
MP
MarkP
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went early, 5:00 pm and learned they have an early bird special! 3 course dinner for one price, saved us $25 each! Beat the crowd, and had a great window table. Best early bird dinner in N Mich!
B
Booch
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife’s birthday
t
timandjillm
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate outside, beautiful setting to enjoy truly amazing food and service. Truly treated like a king and queen during our meal
PM
PjklM
Detroit
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was spot on from the food & service to the ambiance. Our server Courtney was excellent friendly, courteous , and professional. Would recommend
m
mjbpkb
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always wonderful. Service was great. Melissa treats us wonderfully. Always nice
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure! Love this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our Anniversary and this experience made it even more special ❤️
M
Marty
Chicago
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is always a pleasure to dine at the Walloon Inn!
RB
RcBlue
Detroit
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner with superb food and service. It is such a beautiful location and wonderful ambiance. Thank you.

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 659 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(231) 535-2999

4178 West Walloon Lake, MI 49796

Additional information

Cross Street
Windsor
Area
Walloon Lake
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

John Cross Whitefish

Seafood Risotto

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

Truffle FriesUS$14.00

GnocchiUS$17.00

Grilled OctopusUS$18.00

Fried CalamariUS$20.00

Surf & TurfUS$22.00

Ahi Tuna TartarUS$23.00

Oysters on the Half ShellUS$30.00

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

Walloon Wedge SaladUS$17.00

WLI Apple SaladUS$18.00

Red Wine Poached Pear SaladUS$19.00

Heirloom & Burrata SaladUS$22.00

Entrees

Steak of EggplantUS$32.00

John Cross WhitefishUS$39.00

Truffle Chicken CarbonaraUS$40.00

Grilled Spice Crusted SalmonUS$46.00

Citrus-and-Chile-Braised Short RibsUS$50.00

Seafood RisottoUS$55.00

Rack of LambUS$62.00

Filet of BeefUS$65.00

NY StripUS$68.00

Desserts

Fruit and SorbetUS$9.00

Chocolate MousseUS$10.00

CheesecakeUS$10.00

Lemon TartUS$11.00

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