
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, such as Stoney Acres Grill, the Sunset Restaurant at the Beaver Island Lodge, Daddy Franks, and the Harbour Market.
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 breakfast, 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; also open for Sun Brunch. - • Sunset Restaurant and Lounge/ Bar at the Lodge • (231) 448 2396 - CLOSED for the Winter Season Wed - Re-open May 2022
- • Stoney Acre Grill • 26420 Carlisle Rd • (231) 448-2560 - Opening Hours Food Service 5 - 9pm
- • Stoney Acre Pub • 26420 Carlisle Rd • (231) 448-2560 - Opening Hours Pub 3pm - 2am
- • Daddy Franks • 26320 Forest Ave • (231) 448 2570 - Closed for the Winter Season - Re-open May 2022
- • The Beachcomber • 26225 Main St. • (231) 448 2469 • Open 5pm - 2am

Breakfast
Daddy Franks offers an American breakfast with eggs, bacon, bagels, scones, and a variety of breakfast delights.

Lunch
Lunch is served at the Shamrock yearround with a full lunch menu to choose from; while Daddy Franks offers the upscale equivalent of fast food.

Dinner
Dinner time offers a range from casual to fine dining options with the Sunset Restaurant at the Lodge offering a superb dining experience, the Shamrock and Stoney Acre pub style dining and the family friendly Daddy Franks appealing to the casual diner.