Beaver Island Restaurants
Historically the methods of preparing foods often lagged behind on islands, simply because needed fresh ingredients were not always available and certain spices suddenly ran out or the boat was late. Even today a chef on an island knows how to be creative by nature and well versed in the preparation of sauces and locally sourced ingredients. Another typical island restaurant dilemma is the “help”. Training a server about food presentation and wine etiquette is one thing, having to do that once or twice in a season, with new faces year after year, may be discouraging.
But not to Eric and Dana Hodgson. Eric, from nearby Charlevoix and Dana, an island native, entered the restaurant scene on Beaver Island in 1996, when they took over the reins at the Shamrock. As self proclaimed foodies they set out to bring quality recipes from around the world to the island and handpicked chefs that shared their vision. Since those early days, they expanded their food emporium to include not only the Shamrock, but also other island establishments, Daddy Franks, the Beachcomber the Harbour Market, Stoney Acres Grill and the pinnacle of Beaver Island dining, the Sunset Restaurant at the Beaver Island Lodge.
With the restaurants came several bars (Shamrock, The Beachcomber, Donegal Danny’s Pub, and finally the Lounge at the Lodge, which now gives locals and visitors a nice selection of cuisines and drinking establishments. With a team of handpicked professionals, directed and guided by Executive Chef Jason Weller, the mission is to offer consistent quality and variety, covering all bases of lunch and dinner options.
“Tasty food, great cocktails and a very nice selection of wines"
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• Shamrock Restaurant and Pub • 26245 Main St. • (231) 448 2278
Open 11:30 - 8pm for lunch and dinner daily & online order pick up between 4 - 8pm; Bar open until 10pm - • Sunset Restaurant and Lounge/ Bar at the Lodge • (231) 448 2396 - Closed for the Winter until May 2025 •
- • Stoney Acre Grill • 26420 Carlisle Rd • (231) 448-2560 - CLOSED until further notice.
- • Daddy Franks • 26320 Forest Ave • (231) 448 2570 - CLOSED FOR THE YEAR
- • The Beachcomber • 26225 Main St. • (231) 448 2469 • Open 4pm - 12am; Kitchen Open 4pm - 9pm
- Harbour Market - Grab-n-Go • 26225 Main St. • (231) 448 2950 • Closed for the Season