This place has been a staple for our northern Michigan visit for over 20 years. Since covid the place and quality has fallen off. Specials are out, NO white fish and no scallops, shrimp Lenny was dry AF and had a drop of sauce. While pricing has gone up significantly. Service was average. Eva was our server. She did her best with the kitchen and hostess handing her lemons. Had to ask a few times for some things.. Like the scallops and had a return of web to wedge with unripe lettuce. Never got handled. We asked since nothing was gonna be done for it to be taken off the bill. Once seated we were sat at 8 top for 11 people and had to argue with the hostess and threaten to leave and then again ask our server for an additional empty table. It was resolved. Food menu is shrinking and price have gone up 20% over last year. To start we always arrive early and have a drink and pictures on the back patio . The Bartender had no idea how to make a Boulevardier. And didn't even know where to look? The ambience has become a burger and trailer park crowd. We probably won't come back until they bring back menu items, improve quality of food coming out or lower prices or expectations This is NOT the same DLB sadly. I don't normally leave reviews like this unless there are major issues that are NOT resolved at the local level. No attempts were made to correct salad issue until I asked the waitress. Dinner was better but the perfectly cooked stake but room temp and was not salted. I asked for kosher salt and it was brought out promptly. Our visit was on Thursday at 7:15 pm. No excuses for things to be this bad! I haven't been this unimpressed since eating a Mcdonald's hamburger. It's become Culver's with overpriced stakes :( Also this dining experience was on a Thursday night where the place was 3/4 full. Sadly our tradition ends with the DLB. We hoped after the last two years it could have been better. We tried but it wasn't. read more

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse - No salt on a perfectly cooked stake. They did bring them some kosher salt from the kitchen kindly. - Bars Near Me - Pellston, Michigan

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I try to go to the DLB whenever I'm in town and it never disappoints. The appetizers are always so good and the rotating specials always have something that sounds great. The creamy Parmesan sauce on the seafood douglas could've used more salt but the scallops and asparagus were delicious. The whitefish meal and ahi tuna app are must haves. read more

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The food and drinks here are really great. I got a blueberry mint martini which was incredible and the Parmesan crusted walleye was well-portioned and flavorful. Everyone I dined with enjoyed their meals and our waitress Ella was really friendly. I will definitely be coming back again! read more

Sounds like the Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse, or the "DLB" for those in the know, is serving up more than just pork chops--they're dishing out vibes! Server slow and talks a lot? Yes. Rustic log charm? Check. Fieldstone fireplaces? Double check. A lakeside patio and screened-in porch for summer stargazing? Triple check. And let's not forget their Music On The Lawn series in July and August--because nothing pairs better with a perfectly cooked double-cut pork chop than live tunes and lake breezes. Honestly, this place sounds like the kind of spot where even you might pull up a chair to enjoy the ambiance. read more

We had heard good things about this place. We were conveniently staying in a friends home down the street. We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to accommodate our 5-person family right when they opened at 5 PM on a Friday at a high top, which was great. The food was underwhelming for the price, but I think it was due to the food we ordered, the walleye and whitefish. I had never had walleye, so I wanted to try. Not my favorite. My wife and son had the whitefish, which was just okay. The clam chowder was a little over seasoned, Perhaps other items on the menu are much better. I'd like to give it another try. The ambience was great, and the service was excellent and very friendly. read more

If you are traveling in Northern, MI. Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse is worth the drive to check out. A short distance from the Cheboygan, Indian River, Gaylord, Petoskey, Harbor Springs area will bring you to this tucked away gem, situated on Beautiful Douglas Lake. In addition to their normal dining room, we love their outdoor patio overlooking the lake. We have eaten here a number of times, the staff is always very accommodating and attentive. Our server Tara did an amazing job! Menu offers a diverse range of Steak, Seafood and Pasta options, all are fresh and well prepared. Last night we started with a Caesar Salad, and the DLB Steak Au Poivre, which is an 8oz Filet, rolled in cracked peppercorns with a Cognac Dijon Sauce. The Dijon Sauce was a little salty for our taste, but the Filet was amazing with great flavor, very tender cooked to medium. It was served with Chive mashed potatoes and fresh carrots. For dessert I had the fresh strawberry shortcake on angel food cake, excellent. A another member of our party had the carrot cake, which was also very good. Highly recommend checking them out. Definitely make reservations ahead of time to avoid a long wait. read more

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The only thing good about this place is the lake view, way overpriced for average food. Great food service inside. Bad outdoor bar service and no ambiance outside. Plates are overpriced for what you get. A 10$ extra for a side Ceasar when I ordered a 42$ 12oz. Ribeye says Prime but definitely not prime cut ! $34 for Great Lakes perch was disappointing, it was definitely not pan sautéed! It was broiled, The pork tenderloin was raw , had to send it back, all dinners were average. Prices I've been jacked up but the quality Is marginal. We do not recommend this place for dinner, not worth it 300$ ! I will say it again , Overpriced read more

Overall, service and food is good, if a little overpriced. But - stay away from the blackened prime rib. It wasn't like any prime rib cut I've ever had. Twice as thicik and looked ans sized/shaped more like a strip steak. Wasn't tender like a prime rib, and over cooked so a bit tough. Everyone else's meal was fine, and I'll go there again, but for a steak house, the prime rib was dissapointing. read more

This is a staple for summer dining. It is always packed so make sure you have reservations. You can sit inside or on the covered patio looking out on the water. Steak is so good here and my husband had the ribs. read more

Douglas Lake Bar and Steakhouse has a beautiful atmosphere. Located right beside the water, the views are calming. There are tables near the water's edge that you can sit at while waiting for your reservation to be called, allowing you to take in the scenery. They even have a dock to park your boat at while you dine. We made a reservation online a day ahead of time and were sat quite a bit past our scheduled dining time. Not a big deal as it was a busy weekend. We were sat on the patio and the mosquitos were horrible. Our server was phenomenal, always having a smile on her face. She brought us citronella candles to keep the mosquitoes away. Our food came out fast despite it being busy. I ordered the Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc and it was everything I hoped it would be--The fresh citrus flavor embodies summer sunshine. The DLB Steak Au Poivre was delicious as usual. The sauce that comes on it is my favorite! It was served with sour cream and chive mashed potatoes and green beans (which were cooked to perfection too). My mom ordered the Planked Whitefish, which is served with duchess potatoes. The tartar sauce and squeezed lemon were the perfect toppings. I would recommend ordering this with the Sauvignon Blanc. This is the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion because of the excellent food, amazing staff, and gorgeous atmosphere. read more

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What a delightful evening!! Our anniversary celebration could not have been better. The perfect table on the patio was provided (thank you, Finley!!), the chefs prepared an excellent meal (from lamb lollipops to peanut butter pie and everything in between), and the service from Eva, supported by Bella was absolutely fantastic! We shall return!!! Thanks to all involved for a wonderful evening! read more

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse is definitely an all-around winner and a fantastic choice for a meal. Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse is right on the lake and offers a calming view that also shows that there is no greater artist than what nature can create. The staff is absolutely fantastic and only enhanced my overall experience. The food here is pretty solid and the dining room had a great vibe. All in all, the Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse is a great place. Douglas Lake is a wonderful place to visit and Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse only makes it a better destination. I will give here five stars overall and Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse definitely earned my recommendation. read more

Food was delicious. Mussels were executed beautifully and a great caesar salad to compliment. Everyone in my group loved their cocktails. Service and view were incredible. read more

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If you have never been here, then you are missing a timeless gem. We took a friend to dinner who has never been, and she was asking herself why she never knew about it. Well needless to say she fell in love with the DLB. Who wouldn't, it shouts out northern Michigan, and plain old fashioned quality. Our service was prompt and pleasant. Food was spot on, as were the wonderful desserts. read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars I would! To start the restaurant scene in this area is awful. Some places in the area are closed or have poor quality of food. My girlfriend and I were going from place to place prior to finding this restaurant and were so disappointed. We called to make sure this place was open and we're greeted by a very friendly voice. Once we finally got to the restaurant the hostess greeted us very nicely and was like "oh we were waiting for you!! Come on in." Which made us feel so good. After we sat down our waitress Tori greeted us and was such good energy. We got a bratta appetizer and really enjoyed this as a start to the meal. After ordering our side salads came out and they were just meh. Presentation was okay. Then the main dishes came out and presentation was MUCH better than the side salads. The pork chop had amazing seasoning and the chicken pasta was creamy and fun. The Brussels Sprouts were very bland however. They really needed some seasoning. What made this over the top for me was the carrot cake!!!!! Holy cow. I didn't take a photo of it but it was the literal best carrot cake I've ever had in my life. Overall we would definitely come back!! Check this out if you're in the area. read more

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Food was great. Initially service was amazing but then once we were seated became a little slow. The dining area is a little too warm but definitely cozy. read more

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I have literally been coming here for 38 years. I had Shrimp Lenny the first time as a teenager and again last night. Exactly the same. Exactly 10/10. We had a group of 9 and everything was perfect. read more

We returned to give Douglas Lake another try, literally because the owner acknowledged my disappointment and were glad we did! Far better service from a veteran server who is a retired teacher, whose name I sadly cannot recall. Having said that, she was a total pro & made excellent suggestions which we followed & all good was presented in a timely fashion, prepared to our liking and delicious. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is that personally I feel the drinks were still a tad light - especially for the price. Lovely atmosphere! read more

If it's warm enough grab a table outside for a beautiful view of the lake! Quick little 30min drove from Petoskey. We started with a shrimp/bacon/crab dish appetizer. It came out with four shrimp so perfect for a couple or group to get. If you are with a party of 4 I recommend ordering another appetizer with it. I had the scallops with the sun dried tomato risotto. It's funny because on the drive here I was talking about how I don't like sun dried tomatoes and then I order a dish with it! The scallops and risotto were both incredible. The server brought out an extra side of the cream sauce for the scallops which was a nice addition! My boyfriend had the seafood pasta and went with the Parmesan cream sauce. It was delicious but extremely filling and he couldn't finish it. Can't wait to enjoy it for lunch later today. read more

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My husband and I have been here quite a few times. However, this last time ( 2 days ago) wasn't great. My pork chop was very salty. And the perch was mediocre at best. Disappointed with the food this time. Not sure if we will try again. Kind of expensive for the food not being perfect. read more

Wow! What a hidden gem. Rented a cabin on Douglas Lake with the family right by this restaurant. Saw people coming and going constantly so I figured it must be good. The neighbor confirmed it so, so we made reservations and went. We were not disappointed. Food was excellent. Service excellent as well. The wedge salad was probably the best salad I've ever had. Steaks were great and cooked as ordered. If you're in the area try this place out! read more

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Food was alright for the area, it was alittle noisy. The service was ok. Stake was cooked incorrectly twice however the server apologized and they refunded us for our uneaten meal read more

Dinner was excellent, party of 4 on a Friday evening, we were seated at or slightly before our reservation time. First time here for all of us, everyone was very happy with the menu selections and the taste, quality and quantity of our meals. Not cheap, but not outrageous, good value for what we received. read more

Quite the hidden gem. My family and I stopped in for dinner while driving back from Mackinac Island. We were able to get a table right away even though they were quite packed. We got to sit outside with beautiful views of the lake. Our server Victoria was very friendly and attentive. For an appetizer we got the bruschetta and muscles which were delicious! For dinner I got the steak special that was cooked just right that paired great with some red wine. The Lava cake was extremely decadent and the perfect amount to share after a filling meal. If we lived in the area we would be back often! Quality food/service/and ambiance. read more

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Wow!! This place is a Diamond in the rough. About 30 minutes outside of Harbor Springs. It's a wonderful restaurant on the lake with awesome views. I thought the food was great. We had ahi tuna and mussels for the appetizer. I loved the ahi tuna. I think I would order it as my meal next time. My daughter and I split a bowl of seafood chowder. It was so hearty with huge chucks of salmon, clams, etc. my daughter loved the Seafood Douglas pasta. I had the perch which was tasty. My husband had the walleye, he said he would order it again. My son had the ribeye and it was much too fatty for him. That was probably the only negative of the dinner. He would probably get chicken tenders next time ‍ In all fairness he is a pretty picky eater who prefer burgers and chicken tenders. Overall a great experience; we look forward to eating here again. read more

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Stopped here with our friends and we shut the place down! We had martini's to start on the patio and the lemon drop martini was something to write home about, absolutely delightful! We watched the sunset over Douglas Lake as we ordered our entrées. This place has been around for years with many regulars and new faces. We can't wait to dine here again! read more

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We had dinner tonight. Great portions and price points. Salad, prime rib, spare ribs, all very good and beautiful setting. Enjoy

Had dinner at DLB last night. First time in 2 years!!!! Sue's service was amazing, the food unbelievable. Sat outside and enjoyed the lake for cocktails. Still one of the great "Up North" restaurants. Thanks for everything read more

Waiter was nice but the food was disappointing. I got the chicken piccata which was a sautéed chicken in white wine sauce with some linguine. Safe to say I was disappointed as the chicken tasted like it was microwaved with no seasoning as well as it tasting dry. The sauce was more like a watery soup and had barely any taste to it. It is not close to being worth the $29. My wife had the blackened chicken pasta which was not as bad, the chicken was seasoned and tasted good put the pasta tasted like it was from a bad. I would not recommend this place if you are looking for high end food at a high price read more

Wow!! This place was PACKED! We had come as a result of a retirement party, there were 11 of us in our party on the reservation. You might think that the service would suffer. It did not. There literally was not an open table in the restaurant, people were seated on the patio and outside under the awning. The service was phenomenal. I was very impressed by how well everything worked, we had drinks, appetizers, main course and dessert. Not a hiccup was made. The menu.... Quite a variety for an upscale restaurant. We ordered the Ahi Tuna Sashimi, Bacon Wrapped grilled shrimp and a spinach dip. I should just stop right here with the review. It was so delicious, it's making my mouth water thinking about it as I write this. Our entrees..... I had the Prime New York Strip, medium rare, and wow it was fantastic. What made it out of this world, the smashed potatoes and grilled green beans. Both were made in some kind of deliciousness that would make you gorge yourself if you could. Dessert.... I am not a dessert guy. But the DLB Berries would provide me all the sustenance I could ever need in my life. There were blackberries, raspberries and strawberries immersed in creme. It was epic. Definitely try this place out! read more

A gem in Northern Michigan! Sitting on Douglas Lake, just east of Pellston, Michigan, is a cozy bar and steakhouse. ...if you ever get the chance to experience this place in the winter; it's magical... Friendly waitstaff, is excellent food, and a full bar (with a great wine selection) make this the to-go place for fine dining in Northern Michigan. 5 stars! read more

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Great food, great service, great ambiance. This has been true year after year. They have it figured out.

We went Sat the 23rd and had Sarah as waitress and we had 10 people. She was awesome and as always our food especially perch, was fantastic. Lemon martini is a staple. Thanks so much. It is our favorite place up here on vacation. read more

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I started off with a mojito made by Mark on the lakeside bar. We waiting a few minutes before we were called in to dinner. Our server, Grace told us the appetizers of the day, we ordered the morel mushroom (DELICIOUS) and served three. Two of us ordered the prime rib and my husband had planked whitefish. HUGE portions! The whitefish came with potatoes but the kitchen substituted Parmesan risotto and my husband would have stabbed me with his fork if I tried more than a bite. The prime rib came with duchess potatoes and the most tender green beans. Dessert. The raspberry crème brûlée was magnificent. Husband had the biggest slice of carrot cake we've ever seen. This was the best meal in northern Michigan. Wait in the lakeside bar, it takes less time than they tell you and ALL the servers were remarkable. We were lucky to get Grace. read more

Tess provided great service, the food was wonderful, after dinner drinks delivered to the Adirondack chairs along the water.....great experience. read more

Just love this place. Still one of our favorite places for a special occasion or nice meal out. Beautiful setting both outside and inside. They view of the lake makes a great setting and the rustic unspoiled interior makes no doubt you are in Northern Michigan. Our recent meal was top notch both the steak, fish, and pork dinners were superb. Service has been impacted by the lack of available resources but over all a great dining experience. Bartender could use a refresher on a proper hummer!! read more

I ordered the 12 Oz ribeye with edge salad, the other guests with me ordered the Walleye and Douglas mixed seafood linguine. All were cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious . If in the area you must try this place! read more

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One of the finest restaurants in Northern Michigan. A hidden gem. Food was fabulous and the service was top notch. They treated my dad with kid gloves. And that is always tough to do!! read more

Wow! What a FIND! Just looking for something close to the airport. Definitely coming back many times! read more

Excellent food, great value though expensive... drinks are amazing an inexpensive. Food is OMG good. Totally recommend.