Walloon Lake Inn

4.8

1352 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 1,352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Overall
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Food
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Service
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Ambiance
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 Overall
Northern Michigan
Best Food
Northern Michigan
Best Service
Northern Michigan
Best Ambiance
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 an "exquisite" dining experience with "outstanding" food and "exceptional" service, boasting a "magical" setting on Walloon Lake. Guests rave about the "amazing" views and "fabulous" atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Despite some occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is highly recommended.

1,354 Reviews

D
Debra
VIP
Detroit
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Inn and dine here each time we stay at the beautiful Hotel Walloon which is often. We had whitefish this time and it was wonderful. Great wines and Ryan, our server was stellar! We really enjoyed talking to him about fish. All in all a very enjoyable, romantic dinner!
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Linda
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Walloon Lake Inn is always our first choice of restaurants for a special dinner. The atmosphere and service have always been top notch. Beautiful piano player adds to the ambiance!
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Cheryl
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, very nice evening with great food and service. Missed having the tuna as it was all spoken for, but everything was a good as could be to make up for it!
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Paulien
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice cocktail at the bar then seated at beautiful table for excellent dinner. To make it extra great, the service (shoutout to Courtney) was outstanding.
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Toby
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there. Excellent in every respect Service was great and meal was very good Price was fine giving the quality of service and meal. Will be back again!
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M
Marty
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Its’s more than the delicious food. The ambiance is amazing - a true fairytale setting to celebrate our anniversary. From the maitre d to the server, we were made to feel special and appreciated. Thank you Walloon!
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J
Jane
Detroit
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always a treat to dine at Walloon Lake Inn. The food is delicious, the ambience is beautiful and the service is top notch.
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Richard
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality food, awesome view, great service in a quaint setting. Highly recommended.
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Dr. Jay
Los Angeles
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a lovely experience! Our first time there for our anniversary, we were very impressed with the service and food. we will definitely go back.
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Bruce
VIP
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent and as always the food was excellent and beautifully prestended.
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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 4.8 stars by 1352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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

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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

Order delivery or takeout

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