Deer Lake Inn – Clarkston

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Lunch Menu

Summertime in Michigan

  • Chilled Garden Gazpacho

    Topped With Sour Cream & Housebaked Croutons

  • Michigan Berry Salad With Grilled Chicken

    Berries, Peaches, Walnuts, White Cheddar Cheese, Faygo Red Pop Vinaigrette

  • Summer Gulf Shrimp Pasta Primavera

    Asparagus, Tomatoes, Onion, Corn, Basil, Garlic Oil, Angelhair Pasta

  • Traverse City Cherry BBQ Salmon*

    Cherry Pecan Rice Pilaf, Tomato-Cucumber Relish

  • Pan Fried Walleye Jardinière

    Farm Spinach, Shitake Mushrooms, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Light Butter Sauce, Rice Pilaf

Soup & Starters

  • Charley’s Chowder

    diced tomatoes, fresh cut fish, vegetables

  • French Onion Soup

    rich roasted onion stock, melted cheese

  • Stuffed Mushrooms

    shrimp, crab, imperial cream

  • Flash Fried Calamari

    with lemon caper Beurre blanc
    ~or~ garlic, banana & cherry peppers

Salad

  • Martha's Vineyard

    bleu cheese, pine nuts, purple onion,
    raspberry maple vinaigrette

  • Raspberry Chicken Salad

    bleu cheese, candied walnuts, dried cherries, onion, raspberry maple vinaigrette

  • 306 Blackened Chicken Salad

    tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese, egg, creamy garlic dressing

  • Salmon Apricot Salad*

    dried apricots & cherries, candied walnuts, chevre, apricot ginger vinaigrette

Handhelds

Served with crispy fries

  • Blackened Chicken Club Wrap

    swiss, bacon, boursin, lettuce, tomato

  • Deer Lake Sliders*

    ketchup, mustard, pickle, onions, cheddar

  • Ramp Room Burger*

    add cheese, bacon, mushrooms, grilled onions

  • Chicken George Sandwich

    teriyaki, pineapple, mozzarella

  • Crispy Cod Sandwich

    lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce

Tacos

  • California Fish Tacos

    flash fried grouper, creamy slaw, salsa, cheese

  • Kruser Fish Tacos

    spice grilled grouper, guacamole, salsa,
    cabbage, sour cream

  • Taco & Salad Combination

    taco, side martha's or caesar salad

Fish & Seafood

  • Great Lakes Whitefish

    blackened or broiled

  • Norwegian Salmon*

    chargrilled or blackened
    add siesta key sauce, lobster, shrimp, scallops, artichokes, sweet tomato butter

  • Fish & Chips

    alaskan cod, cole slaw, joe muer's tartar sauce

  • Parmesan Encrusted Flounder

    lemon caper beurre blanc, rice pilaf

  • Jimmy's Lake Perch

    lemon caper butter, tomato relish, mashed potatoes

  • Cedar Plank Salmon

    fresh vegetables, buttered mashed  potatoes

  • Chop House Crabcakes

    lump crabmeat, mustard aioli

  • Seafood Panroast

    shrimp, lobster, scallops, imperial cream, rice, garlic toast

Poultry, Pork & Beef

  • Panroasted Chicken

    artichokes, mushrooms, tomatoes, wine, herbs, mashed potatoes

  • Maryland Chicken

    shrimp & crabmeat stuffing, lobster cream

  • Spice Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

    cheddar hashed potatoes, crunchy garlic toast

  • Petite Filet*

    4 ounces, mashed potatoes, wilted greens, tomatoes, mushrooms

Pasta

  • Linguine Primavera

    dried cherries, mushrooms, vegetables, almonds, add chicken or gulf shrimp

  • Tortellini & Grilled Chicken

    cheese filled pasta, tomato cream sauce

  • Lobster & Shrimp Fettuccine

    imperial cream, tomato basil fettuccine

Side Salads With Entree

  • Cole Slaw

  • Martha's Vineyard or Caesar

  • Caesar

  • 306 Chopped

Pizza

Twelve Inch / Sixteen Inch

  • K&M Classic Cheese

  • Additional Toppings

    pepperoni, italian sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, black forest ham, black olives, pineapple, bacon

  • Deer Lake Special

    ham, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, green pepper

  • Rocky’s

    cajun shrimp, tomatoes, garlic butter, artichokes

  • Caribbean Jerk Chicken

    island bbq, cilantro, caramelized onions

  • Red Wing

    spinach, pineapple, chicken, red pepper, garlic, tomatoes

  • Individual Gluten Free Thin Crust Pizza

    with any three toppings  ~or~
    main special, rocky’s, caribbean jerk chicken or red wing

Dinner Menu

Summertime in Michigan

  • Chilled Garden Gazpacho

    Topped With Sour Cream & Housebaked Croutons

  • Michigan Berry Salad With Entree

    Berries, Peaches, Walnuts, White Cheddar Cheese, Faygo Red Pop Vinaigrette

  • Summer Gulf Shrimp Pasta Primavera

    Asparagus, Tomatoes, Onion, Corn, Basil, Garlic Oil, Angelhair Pasta

  • Traverse City Cherry BBQ Salmon*

    Cherry Pecan Rice Pilaf, Tomato-Cucumber Relish

  • Pan Fried Walleye Jardinière

    Farm Spinach, Shitake Mushrooms, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Light Butter Sauce, Rice Pilaf

  • Twin Filets & Gulf Shrimp Skewer*

    Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Tomato Basil Butter

Soup & Starters

  • Charley's Chowder

    diced tomatoes, fresh cut fish, vegetables

  • French Onion Soup

    rich roasted onion stock, melted cheese

  • Mussels Dijon Pommes Frites

    dijon cream, crispy fries

  • Stuffed Mushrooms

    shrimp, crab, imperial cream

  • Flash Fried Calamari

    with lemon caper Beurre blanc ~ or ~
    garlic, banana & cherry peppers

  • Chop House Crabcakes

    lump crabmeat, mustard aioli.

Salads

  • Raspberry Chicken Salad

    bleu cheese, candied walnuts, dried cherries, onion, raspberry maple vinaigrette

  • 306 Blackened Chicken Salad

    tomatoes, bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, diced egg, creamy garlic dressing

  • Salmon Apricot Salad*

    dried apricots & cherries, candied walnuts, chevre, apricot ginger vinaigrette

Handhelds

Sandwiches served with fries, tacos with rice

  • Deer Lake Sliders*

    ketchup, mustard, pickle, onions, cheddar

  • Chicken George Sandwich

    teriyaki, pineapple, mozzarella

  • Ramp Room Burger*

    add cheese, bacon, mushrooms, grilled onions

  • California Fish Tacos

    flash fried grouper, creamy slaw, salsa, cheese

  • Kruser Fish Tacos

    spice grilled grouper, guacamole, salsa, cabbage, sour
    cream

Poultry, Pork & Beef

  • Panroasted Chicken

    artichokes, mushrooms, tomatoes, wine, herbs, mashed potatoes

  • Maryland Chicken

    shrimp & crabmeat stuffing, lobster cream sauce, rice pilaf

  • Spice Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

    cheddar hashed potatoes, crunchy garlic toast

  • Blackened Twin Filets*

    fresh herb butter, crispy french fries with garlic mayo

  • Center Cut Filet*

  • 22 Ounce Bone-In Ribeye*

    add zip sauce
    add crispy lobster & shrimp casino

Pasta

  • Linguine Primavera

    dried cherries, mushrooms, vegetables, almonds, add chicken or shrimp

  • Tortellini & Grilled Chicken

    cheese filled pasta, tomato cream sauce

  • Lobster & Shrimp Fettuccine

    imperial cream, tomato basil fettuccine

Fresh Fish & Seafood

  • Great Lakes Whitefish

    blackened or broiled

  • Norwegian Salmon*

    chargrilled or blackened
    add siesta key sauce, lobster, shrimp, scallops,
    artichokes, sweet tomato butter

  • Fish & Chips

    alaskan cod, cole slaw, joe muer’s tartar sauce

  • Parmeson Encrusted Flounder

    lemon caper beurre blanc, rice pilaf

  • Jimmy’s Lake Perch

    lemon caper butter, tomato relish, mashed potatoes

  • Cedar Plank Salmon

    fresh vegetables, buttered mashed potatoes

  • Chop House Crabcakes

    lump crabmeat, mustard aioli

  • Seafood Panroast

    shrimp, lobster, scallops, imperial cream, rice, garlic toast

Entree Addtions

  • Cole Slaw

  • Martha's Vineyard

  • Caesar

  • 306 Chopped

gluten free preparation available by request

*contains raw or underco oked ingredients consuming raw or undercooked meats,
poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Catering Menu

Please click the link below to download our catering menu.

Kruse's Deer Lake Inn, Catering Menu (PDF)

Serving Suggestions

This catering menu is designed to assist you with planning your event. It identifies the number of pieces or the number of people per selection. These amounts are provided as a guideline. When placing your order you may want to consider the following…

Number of Items

The more items you offer, the fewer pieces you will need of each item. Anticipate which food selections will be the most popular with your group, and increase the number of those items. If you choose to omit or add a category, adjust one of the others accordingly. In general, 50 adults will consume the following over a period of 60-90 minutes…

  • Appetizer

    3 Pieces per person

  • Salad

    1 Extra Large

  • Pasta

    2 Large

  • Kebobs

    2 per person

  • Starch or Vegetable

    2 Pans

If you are planning a cocktail style party in lieu of a traditional meal, figure 5-6 bites per person per hour for the first hour and 3-4 pieces each hour thereafter.

Please provide three days of advance notice to ensure availability. Prices subject to change.

Food Service Attendants

If requested at least 4 weeks in advance of your event date a food service attendant may be available to deliver, set-up, and attend to your food buffet for an additional charge of $25 per attendant, per hour with a minimum of 3 hours. We suggest 1 food attendant for every 75 guests.

Delivery

Delivery is based on availability and the cost is determined by the location and size of your order.

Chaffing Dishes

Chaffing dishes are available for rent at a cost of $20 per set for a period of up to 20 hours.

Party Platters

  • Shrimp Cocktail Platter

    Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Housemade Cocktail Sauce & Fresh Lemon Wedges
    Small (45 Pieces) $75 Medium (60 Pieces) $90 Large (90 Pieces) $125

  • Smoked Salmon Paté

    Served with Housemade Garlic Herb Crostini Bread
    Serves 15-20 $35

  • Cheese & Fruit Platter

    Smoked Gouda, Havarti with Dill, Cheddar Cheese & Fresh Seasonal Fruit
    Serves 20-25 $65

  • Vegetable Platter

    Fresh Garden Vegetables with Creamy Garlic Dressing
    Serves 20-25 $50

  • Stuffed Mushrooms

    Baked with Shrimp & Crabmeat stuffing, topped with Lobster Cream
    25 pieces $55  45 Pieces $90

Soups & Stuff

  • Charley’s Chowder

    Mediterranean Style Fish Chowder with Fresh Tomatoes & Herbs
    Quart (serves 4-6) $14

  • Pan of Rice Pilaf

    (serves 20-25) $30

  • Pan of Garden Vegetable Sauté

    (serves 20-25) $40

  • Party Rolls

    $6 per dozen

Salads

Large salad serves 8-10 people. Extra large serves 15-20 people.

  • Martha’s Vineyard Salad

    Red leaf Lettuce, Toasted Pine Nuts, Crumbled Bleu Cheese & Purple Onions with Raspberry Maple Vinaigrette
    Large $24 Extra Large $38

  • Raspberry Chicken Salad

    Chargrilled Breast of Chicken with Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cherries, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Red Onions & Raspberry Maple Vinaigrette
    Large $32 Extra Large $54

  • Caesar Salad

    Hearts of Romaine, House Baked Croutons & Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
    Large $22 Extra Large $36

    With Grilled Chicken Large $30 Extra Large $50

  • 306 Chopped Salad

    With Blackened Chicken, Garden Greens, Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Tomato & Creamy Garlic Dressing
    Large $32 Extra Large $54

  • Salmon Apricot Salad*

    With Dried Apricots, Cherries, Chevre Cheese, Candied Walnuts & an Apricot Ginger Vinaigrette
    Large $38 Extra Large $60

  • Charley’s Cole Slaw

    Serves 4-6 Quart $7

Pastabilities

Bulk packaged with freshly grated Parmesan cheese & House baked Kruse & Muer Rolls. All Pastas Served with Egg Penne Unless Otherwise Specified

Guideline for Entree Service:
Small 6-8 people (12 rolls)
Medium 12-15 people (20 rolls)
Large 18-20 people (32 rolls)

  • Pasta Marinara

    With Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Sliced Mushrooms, Wine & Herbs

    OR

  • Pasta Primavera

    With Garden Vegetables, Dried Cherries, Toasted Almonds, Olive Oil, Garlic & Herbs
    Small $62 Medium $94 Large $125

    With Grilled Chicken
    Small $70 Medium $110 Large $180

    With Gulf Shrimp
    Small $82 Medium $125 Large $180

  • Tortellini & Grilled Chicken ala Créme

    Cheese Filled Half Moons of Pasta & Grilled Chicken tossed in a Sweet Tomato Cream
    Small $70 Medium $110 Large $145

  • Grilled Chicken Casanova

    Grilled Chicken Breast, Sundried Tomato Pesto & Fresh Mushrooms in a Light Cream Sauce
    Small $70 Medium $110 Large $145

  • Lobster & Shrimp Penne ala Créme

    With Maine Lobster Meat & Gulf Shrimp in a Rich Saffron Cream over Egg Penne
    Small $95 Medium $145 Large $210

From The Chargrill

  • Kebobs

    30 Skewers Chargrilled & topped with Dijon Mustard or Honey Mustard Vinaigrette & Toasted Almonds
    With Grilled Chicken $60 With Gulf Shrimp (2 pcs. per skewer) $100
    1/2 Chicken and 1/2 Shrimp $80

  • BBQ Rib Fingers

    Small (30 pc.) $75 Large (55 pc.) $115

  • BBQ Tenderloin Kebobs*

    Choose from all Beef or Beef & Shrimp Marinated with Honey Crackle BBQ Glaze, Skewered & Grilled with Onion & Pepper
    Small (25 skewers) $75 Large (40 skewers) $115

  • Chop House Crabcakes

    With lemon mustard Aioli
    Small (25 pc.) $75 Large (40 pc.) $115

* Notice: Items may contain raw eggs or fish, Beef cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, poultry, fish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Stop In And Visit

Our Locations

(248) 965-2101
(248) 651-2266
(248) 651-2266
(248) 652-9400
(248) 375-2503
(248) 795-2077
(248) 923-2056

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