Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery, a gem on Mackinac Island that harmonizes historic charm with modern culinary delight. Here, the menu showcases a captivating selection of comfort food, infused with quality ingredients and creative twists.
- Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese: A standout dish praised for its creamy texture and kick.
- Whitefish Dip: An irresistible choice that has garnered rave reviews for its exquisite flavor.
- Brisket Tacos: Tender and flavorful, these are perfect for those seeking a satisfying bite.
- Street Corn Cheese Dip: A crowd favorite that combines richness with a delightful crunch.
Dining on the picturesque porch enhances the experience, as you savor each dish paired with locally brewed beers. Each visit is completed by attentive service, making Great Turtle the perfect destination for food lovers.
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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Flash fried with diced bacon, shaved Parmesan, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Beer battered onion rings served with a side of boom boom sauce.
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
Colossal, soft and golden brown. Served with warm No Cars Allowed Cream Ale cheese and jalapeno honey mustard.
Famous Great Turtle Wings
Jumbo chicken wings marinated for hours in our own secret blend of spices, tossed in one of our signature sauces: Traditional Buffalo, Three Pepper BBQ, Jamaican Jerk, Hot Honey, Traditional BBQ. Served with bleu cheese and celery. Bone-in or Boneless.
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Perfectly roasted street corn blended with pulled chicken breast, cream cheese, roasted chilis, fresh jalapenos, and our signature spice blend. Topped with fresh salsa and served with crisp tortilla chips.
BBQ Burnt Ends
Chefs favorite! Grobbel’s brisket burnt ends smoked and roasted for hours until they are fork tender. Your choice of traditional Sweet BBQ or for the brave our three pepper BBQ sauce. Served with fresh naan dippers.
Island Calamari
Golden fried calamari, served with fried jalapeno rings and a side of boom boom sauce.
Smoked Whitefish Cakes
Like a traditional crab cake, only better! Smoked Great Lakes whitefish, panko breadcrumbs, our special crab cake seasonings, roasted red peppers, and sweet onions. Served with our homemade roasted red pepper aioli or tartar and fresh lemon.
Spicy Shrimp
Tempura breaded crispy marinated shrimp, flash fried and dusted with our signature blend of spices. A perfect sharing starter. Served with boom boom sauce and tartar sauce.
Great Lakes Smoked Whitefish Dip
A Mackinac Island Classic. Whipped blend of smoked whitefish, topped with Mozzarella cheese, capers, and red onions. Accompanied with mini naan.
Great Turtle Burger
Grilled to perfection, this burger is served with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheddar, Swiss, American cheese or beer cheese on a fresh bakery bun.
Skull Cave Whiskey BBQ Burger
Our signature Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ sauce tops this burger, served with sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a classic burger bun.
Roasted Beet Chickpea Burger
A veggie burger blend of red and yellow beets, hummus, quinoa, kale, roasted pineapple, and ginger. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a vegan pretzel bun.
Bacon Beer Cheese Burger
Topped with cracked pepper bacon, an onion ring, house made beer cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Braised Beef Brisket
Grobbel’s juicy braised beef brisket, Cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, topped with a fried onion haystack, and served on Michigan Bread Co. fresh hoagie roll.
Brewery Tacos
Your choice of Grobbel’s Beef Brisket / Spicy Shrimp / Chicken Tinga / Al Pastor Pork / Vegan Chorizo house made slaw, fresh salsa and Mexican blend cheese. Served with house made tortilla chips.
The Shell Yeah
If you are up to the challenge. Two burger patties, Swiss, cheddar, cracked pepper bacon, braised short rib, an onion ring, beer cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions, lettuce, tomato, and onion, a classic burger bun. Includes fries.
The Legendary Chicken Sandwich
Flash fried, super crispy, topped with pickles, crisp leaf lettuce and chipotle mayo. Served on a pretzel bun.
Spicy Chicken
Crispy chicken breast, dipped in spicy buffalo bleu cheese sauce and topped with crispy lettuce, fresh tomato slices and crunchy pickle slices. Served on a pretzel bun.
Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Slow braised beef short rib, French onions and aged white cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread.
Handhelds
Flatbreads
Margherita
Plump blistered tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.
Spicy Pepperoni & Sweety Drop Pepper
Our signature pizza sauce, fresh shredded mozzarella, onions and fresh basil drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey.
Pineapple and Pulled Pork
Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ sauce, fresh shredded mozzarella, bacon, fresh jalapenos and cilantro.
Braised Short Rib
Slow braised beef short rib, French onions, sauteed gourmet mushrooms, Great Turtle Whiskey cream sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. Topped with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze.
Cajun Chicken
Blackened chicken, Cajun cream sauce, sauteed sweet onions and roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and on our signature flatbread crust.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, served with a creamy Caesar dressing.
Summer Berry Salad
Mixed greens, piled with fresh seasonal berries, dried cherries, pickled red onions, candied pecans served with a raspberry walnut dressing.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Grilled Nashville hot chicken, mixed greens with roasted sweet corn, red and green peppers, slow roasted onions, black beans and a Mexican cheese blend. Served with our house made southwest ranch dressing.
Add Chicken
Add our fresh marinated chicken breast
Add Brisket Burnt Ends
Brisket burnt ends
Blackened Salmon
Blackened Salmon
Salads
Baskets & Pasta
No Cars Allowed Fish and Chips
Hand battered whole filet of Great Lakes whitefish, dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and house made tartar sauce.
Brisket Macaroni & Cheese
12 hour smoked marinated brisket burnt ends, fried haystack onions, sauteed mushrooms served over a bed of our four cheese macaroni and cheese.
Chicken Strip Basket
Served with French fries and a choice of dipping sauce.
Nashville Hot Chicken Macaroni & Cheese
Creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese topped with Nashville hot chicken breast, spicy pickles, panko breadcrumbs and a drizzle of Hot Honey.
BBQ Sticky Ribs
Slow braised St. Louis style ribs flash fried and dipped in our signature Great Turtle Whiskey BBQ Sauce, fresh grilled vegetables and fried rice.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Blackened chicken tossed in our own blend of spices, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms and sweet onions. Served atop a bed of Cavatappi pasta, in a Cajun cream sauce.
Classic Meatloaf
Our secret blend of ground sirloin, chuck and fresh pork deliciously seasoned and combined with diced Vidalia onions, roasted red peppers, panko breadcrumbs and spices. Topped with our house made sweet chili sauce. Served with our famous twice baked mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
NY Strip Steak
14 oz Black Angus choice New York Strip, seasoned with our signature blend of spices and cooked to your liking. Served with our famous twice baked mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
Brewhouse Fried Chicken
A Southern favorite, one full pound of tender chicken, marinated & lightly breaded. Deep fried to a crunchy and delicate crust. Served with our famous twice baked mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
Dot’s Pretzel Crusted Whitefish
Fresh Great Lakes whitefish dusted with Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels; baked to perfection and topped with our light whiskey cream sauce. Served with wild rice and fresh vegetables.
Honey Soy Glazed North Atlantic Salmon
Wild caught North Atlantic salmon filet topped with a blend of clover honey, ginger, garlic and soy sauce. Served with wild rice and fresh vegetables.
Nashville Hot Chicken Macaroni & Cheese
Creamy white cheddar macaroni and cheese topped with Nashville hot chicken breast, spicy pickles, panko breadcrumbs and a drizzle of Hot Honey.
No Cars Allowed Fish and Chips
Hand battered whole filet of Great Lakes whitefish, dipped in our house made beer batter served with fries and house made tartar sauce.
Brisket Macaroni & Cheese
12 hour smoked marinated brisket burnt ends, fried haystack onions, sauteed mushrooms served over a bed of our four cheese macaroni and cheese.
Large Plates(Dinner Only)
Children's Menu(12 & Younger)
Chicken Tenders
Includes a Kids Drink and One Side: French Fries, Apple Sauce, Fresh Vegetable or Carrots and Ranch
Little Turtle Cheeseburger
Includes a Kids Drink and One Side: French Fries, Apple Sauce, Fresh Vegetable or Carrots and Ranch
Mac & Cheese
Includes a Kids Drink and One Side: French Fries, Apple Sauce, Fresh Vegetable or Carrots and Ranch
Corn Dog
Includes a Kids Drink and One Side: French Fries, Apple Sauce, Fresh Vegetable or Carrots and Ranch