The Rowe Inn Restaurant
offering fine dining in Northern Michigan. established 1972

 
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Much like a traditional French country inn, our fine dining menus change often based on the latest seasonal specialty ingredients offered by nature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Northern Michigan fine dining
cuisine at the Rowe Inn


Chef Scott Lyons and the rest of our team at the Rowe Inn take great pride in creating and serving superior fine dining cuisine and wines. Many of our meals are prepared with the freshest, locally-produced ingredients. And those that aren't are carefully chosen to ensure we serve only the best.

Much like a traditional French country inn, our fine dining menus change often based on the latest seasonal specialty ingredients offered by nature.

Please also consider the values found each Sunday afternoon with our brunch menu.

Following are our latest fine dining offerings:


(Last updated August 31, 2010)


Appetizers

Grilled Venison Sausage 9.50

Pork, Duck, Dried Cherries, Pistachio Terrine 9.50

Escargot Provençal 11.50

Crab Cakes – Roasted Corn Relish 11.50

Asiago & Dijon Crusted Mussels Madeira Cream 12.50

Grilled Scallops – Mango Salsa 14.50

Seared Foie Gras-Port Reduction-Dried Cherries 19.50

 

Soups and Salads

Cherry Sorbet 3.50

Cucumber Soup 4.50

Rowe Inn Slaw - Sauerkraut, Red Peppers, Green Apples, Onion 4.50

Mixed Greens - Warm Sweet and Sour Bacon or Herb Vinaigrette 4.50

Lobster Corn Chowder 6.50

Panzanella–Local Cucumber–Tomato–Basil Vinaigrette–Fresh Mozzarella 6.50

 

Entrées

Corn and Basil Roulade – Local Tomato Vinaigrette 19.50

Fig-Walnut Chicken Breast – Blue Cream 24.50

*Pork Tenderloin – Plum Ginger 26.50

Seared Tuna Au Poivre 27.50

Duck Magret – Raspberry Chambord 27.50

Grilled Molasses Glazed Sockeye Salmon – Mustard Seed Dressing 27.50

*Char-Grilled Beef Tenderloin – Wild Mushroom Chasseur 36.50

Veal Scallopine – Sage Madeira Demi 37.50

*Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb – Syrah Reduction 38.50

 

Cheese Selections
(3.50 Per One Ounce Slice)

Roquefort, Sheep’s Milk ~ Creamy Blue

Comte, Cow’s Milk ~ French Gruyère


Saint André, Cow's Milk ~ Triple Cream

Mahon, Cow’s Milk~ Sharp and Buttery

 

Premium Wine Selections

2007 Domaine Bois De Boursan
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Glass 12, Bottle 47, Retail 35


2008 Simonnet-Febvre Vaillons 1er Cru

Chablis, France
Glass 12, Bottle 42, Retail 31

 

Sunday Specials

A three course brunch with an appetizer, entree and
dessert from our regular menu 25.00 (a 40.00 value)
Not offered on holidays.

 

Wines By The Glass

Whites

2008 Domaine du Vieux Chêne (50% Roussanne/Chard) – France 7
2008 Commanderie de la Bargemone (Rosé) – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 7
2008 Selbach Riesling Kabinett – Germany 8
2009 Rubini Pinot Grigio – Italy 9
2008 Conundrum – California 9
Korbel California Champagne – Brut 9
2007 The Furst Pinot Gris – Alsace 10
2007 Herbade dos Grous – Portugal 10
2007 Hess Su’skol Vineyard Chardonnay – Napa 10
2008 Domaine Daulny(Sauvignon Blanc) – Sancerre 10

Foie Gras Special: 2006 Chateau Climens,Sauternes (R. Parker 94) 19


Reds


2007 Carla Chiaro Malbec – Argentina 9

2007 Gérard Bertrand Réserve Merlot – France 9

2007 Rowe Inn Cuvée (Syrah) – Côtes du Rhône 9

2007 Cartlidge & Brown Zinfandel – Amador County 9

2008 “The Sum”(Cab, Syrah, & Petite Syrah) – Napa 9

2007 Gérard Bertrand Réserve Pinot Noir – France 9

2005 Ramón Roqueta Reserva (Tempranillo-Cab) – Spain 9

2007 Couly Dutheil Chinon-Baronnie Madeleine(Cab Franc) – Loire Valley 9

2005 Chateau Bel-Air La Chapelle – Bourdeaux – France 10

Pasolini dall’Onda Chianti Classico Riserva – Italy 10


Beers

5/serving
Amstel Light - Holland
Guinness - Ireland
Samuel Adams - USA
Erdinger - Germany (Non-Alcoholic)

6/serving
Stella Artois - Belgium
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Brown & Humalupalicious- USA



Other Beverages


Cocktails 8.50

San Pelligrino 7

Soft Drinks 3

 

Click here for our dine-in wine list.


* While some items can be prepared to order, consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness.

   
 

 

 

 

   
The Rowe Inn of Ellsworth, Michigan, offers an intimate, casual atmosphere of fine dining for Charlevoix, Torch Lake and all of Northern Michigan. You'll find our seasonal menus and expansive fine wine collection perfect for any occasion. Individuals, couples, groups and families are equally welcome and catered to. All our meals and wines are served with passion and commitment unsurpassed by anyone in Northern Michigan's fine dining industry.
 

P.O. Box 246 / 6303 East Jordan Road / Ellsworth / Michigan / 49729 / roweinn@torchlake.com
Phone: 231.588.7351 / Toll-free: 866.432.5873 / Fax: 231.588.2365 / Reservations: 231.588.7351
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