Walloon Lake Inn

4.9

1371 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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.

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
Butternut Squash Bisque$18.00
pear relish, warm honey goat cheese
Herb Ravioli$21.00
smoked tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, basil oil
Tempura Fried Ahi Tuna Roll$23.00
carrot, cucumber, avocado, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, garlic & chili oil flakes
Carbonara$26.00
creamy carbonara sauce, crispy pancetta, green peas, parmesan cheese
Thai Style Mussels$29.00
peppers, onions, mint, coconut ginger broth

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
Roasted Vegetable Salad$20.00
butternut squash, brussels sprouts, beets, candied walnuts, baby kale, fried goat cheese, maple honey Dijon dressing

Entrees

Veggie Stack$33.00
grilled portabella mushroom, zucchini, summer squash, peppers, fresh mozzarella, smoked tomato sauce
John Cross Whitefish$39.00
parmesan panko encrusted, zucchini, summer squash, crispy potatoes, lemon beurre blanc, tomatoes, capers
Chicken Marsala$44.00
wild mushrooms, creamy marsala sauce, orecchiette pasta, parmesan cheese
Grilled Salmon$48.00
char-grilled salmon, bamboo rice, sweet soy glaze, Asian greens, crispy wonton, miso beurre blanc
Braised Short Rib$50.00
whipped potatoes, roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, house-made demi
Pork Chop$53.00
12 oz applewood smoked chop, fingerling potato, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, bacon, apple-maple cream sauce
Seafood Risotto$55.00
scallops, shrimp, vegetable risotto, herb butter wine sauce
Steak au Poivre$60.00
9oz peppercorn encrusted strip steak, whipped potatoes, asparagus, cognac cream sauce

Desserts

Crème Brulee$10.00
fresh berries
Chocolate Pots de Crème$15.00
whipped cream
NY Cheesecake$16.00
crème anglaise
Apple Crisp a la Mode$15.00
oat crumble

What 1,371 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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Food
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Healthy
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
Best Food
Northern Michigan
Best Ambiance
Northern Michigan
Healthy
Northern Michigan
Great for fine wines
Northern Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Walloon Lake Inn offers a "charming setting" with "excellent service and food." Guests rave about its "beautiful views" over Walloon Lake, making it perfect for special occasions. The "atmosphere and ambiance" are consistently praised, alongside standout dishes like whitefish and seafood risotto. It's a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.

1,373 Reviews

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Ray
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful valentines day dinner at the Walloon Lake Inn.
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Ray
Oxford
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed, even when a busy holiday or special occasion, always feels special ❤️
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Michael
VIP
Cincinnati
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was terrific and Courtney (our server) was very engaging. The whole evening was wonderful. The Walloon Lake inn is one of our favorite dining experiences. We go several times a year and have done so for decades.
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Marilyn
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love Walloon Lake Inn! Perfect place for a wonderful dinner — food is great, service is fantastic and ambiance is perfect for that special dinner! View of Walloon Lake is also absolutely beautiful!
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Steven
VIP
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always our go to choice for special occasions. It was snowing and the lake was frozen. A beautiful view.
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G
Gregg
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and food, an incredible experience for our first time visiting The Walloon Lake Inn. Even with the gale force winds and severe cold, it was amazing. We will certainly visit again for special occasions. Thank you very much.
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Michael
VIP
Northern MI
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a mid week anniversary dinner for us. We had a lovely time with great food and service. The personal service we received in recognition of our anniversary was very special. A wonderful evening!
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Joan
VIP
Gold Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening! The staff was great and the highlight of the evening is having our favorite waitress!! Dinner was terrific!
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C
Charles
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and presentation in a charming setting
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T
Tom
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was very professional and personable. Food was excellent. Pleasant atmosphere
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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 1371 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Price
$31 to $50
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.

Walloon Lake Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Calamari

John Cross Whitefish

Chicken Marsala

Appetizers

Truffle Fries$17.00

Butternut Squash Bisque$18.00

Herb Ravioli$21.00

Tempura Fried Ahi Tuna Roll$23.00

Carbonara$26.00

Thai Style Mussels$29.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$16.00

Walloon Wedge Salad$18.00

Roasted Vegetable Salad$20.00

Entrees

Veggie Stack$33.00

John Cross Whitefish$39.00

Chicken Marsala$44.00

Grilled Salmon$48.00

Braised Short Rib$50.00

Pork Chop$53.00

Seafood Risotto$55.00

Steak au Poivre$60.00

Desserts

Crème Brulee$10.00

Chocolate Pots de Crème$15.00

NY Cheesecake$16.00

Apple Crisp a la Mode$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

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