The Den Restaurant, 210 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931, United States
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The Den Restaurant - Featured Reviews (362)
We loved our meal at the Den. 5 stars highly recommend. The Brussel sprouts were out of this world. My husband got the beast burger and said it was amazing. I ordered the Nordic chicken and it was perfect. Unique tasty menu and excellent service. We will be back the next time we are in Houghton.
Food was absolutely delicious!! Service was prompt and welcoming! The pasta was cooked perfectly, the drinks were amazing (so much fruit) and the spinach artichoke dip, soooo good!
I cannot recommend this place enough. I suggest it to everyone I can. My husband and I have been going here for a few years now as our go-to dinner date spot. I have never been disappointed out of the many times we’ve come here. The steak is PHENOMENAL (my all-time fave) but I also highly recommend the beast burger and the meatloaf. The mixed drinks are amazing and I’ve tried a variety of their wines - every single one was fantastic. Always take advantage of their specials too, the chef manages to whip up the tastiest things like the rack of elk in one of the attached pictures and the wontons. We have also never once had a bad server. The bartenders and waitresses/waiters are excellent and provide great service even when they’re super busy. This is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in the area!
The den has a warm calming atmosphere, very woodsy as the name suggests! The waitresses are very pleasant and welcoming.
I had the duck breast with parsnip purée. The parsnip purée was sweet and earthy, the spinach was fresh and bitter, and the wine reduction rich and tangy, so they all the sides blended perfectly. The duck was cooked nicely medium rare, but the fat was chewy, not rendered and the skin was soft. I could tell it was a good quality cut, and really wish there had been that crispy juicy skin that you get with duck. The blueberries were odd for me so I set them to the side (something a bit less sweet and more tart, like a pear, would have been better) All in all it was a good dish and I wouldn’t mind eating it again. For dessert I had the tuxedo cake, which was perfectly fluffy, moist and not too sweet. I’ll definitely be returning!
I had a great piece of salmon here a few days ago. Perhaps a little bit pricey for what you receive, but I would definitely come back. Overall - I’d recommend others give this place a try.
Walked in one evening, was pretty busy but the still got us in. Food was great I had a 1/2 lb burger and some fries
I’m from out of town, my server was Morgan. She shared a little about the town, history, heritage, etc. She was prompt and such a delight! I ordered the Pork Schnitzel, Morgan had recommended it and said it was her favorite. I agree! It was fabulous and brought me back to my German roots! Atmosphere was wonderful as well!
Staff were all very friendly and great. Drinks were good. The space is very nice.
The food was... sad. My boyfriend got a steak sandwich that was extremely grisly. His fries were good.
My chicken sandwich was raw. Really glad I cut it in half first before biting in. It was literally raw and squishy. Our server was extremely apologetic and sent it back for a new one, but we were still charged full price (we didn't ask for any discounts, but ya know, oh well).
Overall, disappointing. Wanted it to be a better experience.
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Very friendly place to eat at! Owner was wonderful, willing to jump in where ever she was needed! Her servers were really hopping, and keeping up with the big flow all at once! Great job to them all in these times of low staff workers. Food was plent
We were there last night, Sept. 17, between 5:30 and 6:30pm. Our waitress, Amanda was a great waitress. She was very sweet and accommodating. She deserves a high five!
Very very very fun. Took my 3 kids here 7-12. They all enjoyed it very much. I (39, 230lbs) climbed up it and slid down the slide but decided not to go back up. It was a lot of fun. Didn't see many ladders. The park is really beautiful. Great vi
Great park with free parking. Hung out for awhile, finding shady picnic tables about. Lots of activities and kids enjoying themselves. We especially liked the ice cream and slowing us to try a taste before buying a cup! Delicious!!
Best burrito within 100 miles! The chili chocolate cake, layered with pistachio cheesecake, is absolutely incredible! If you want to try the cake, be sure to stop by earlier in the day as it's not unusual for them to run out in the evening!
The skatepark is very nice. The pavilion at the park is great for picnics. There are also coin operated showers that are open during summer and early fall. These are great if you are camping in the area.
The skatepark is very nice. The pavilion at the park is great for picnics. There are also coin operated showers that are open during summer and early fall. These are great if you are camping in the area.
Got an idea to come here from a Pure Michigan article. Perfect beach to go for sunset. Sand is dark tiny stones. Water gets deep very quickly. You can have a walk on the wave breaker. Many people come here to make fires on the beach in the evenings.
This is one of the three visitor centers for Isle Royale and the only one not on the island. If you find yourself waiting for a boat or plane, this is a great place to burn some time and plan your trip so that you don't need to spend much time island
