
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 for limited seating & online order pick up between 4 - 8pm - Sunset Restaurant and Lounge/ Bar at the Lodge • (231) 448 2396 - Closed for the winter season until May 2021
- Stoney Acre Grill and Pub • 26420 Carlisle Rd • (231) 448-2560 - Opening Hours Pub 5:00 - Midnight - Closed for now.
- Daddy Franks • 26320 Forest Ave • (231) 448 2570 - Closed for the winter season
- Harbour Market Deli and Store • 26235 Main St. • (231) 448 2950 - Closed for the Winter Season
- The Beachcomber • 26225 Main St. • (231) 448 2469 • Open 5pm - 2am

Breakfast
The Harbour Market offers a deli type breakfast and lunch with pizzas, sandwiches, scones, danish, cinnamon rolls and coffee and more. From June thru September Daddy Franks opens at 7:30am daily with a complete breakfast range of egg dishes and sweets.

Lunch
Lunch is offered at the Shamrock yearround, at the Harbour Market during the summer season and Stoney Acre (at certain times and days) with a full lunch menu to choose from, while Daddy Franks offers the tasty equivalent of fast food Island Style.

Dinner
Dinner time offers a range from casual to high end 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.
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