At River Lake Inn, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse menu that caters to every palate. From succulent prime rib roast and perfectly grilled New York strip steak to our famous broasted chicken and fresh seafood dishes like lobster tail and shrimp, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss our delightful crème brûlée or the refreshing salad and pasta bar, perfect for complementing your meal. Enjoy a delicious dining experience in one of our unique dining rooms and take a stroll through our beautiful gardens afterward. Visit us year-round to savor the best flavors of Colon, Michigan.

Explore our full menu below and find your next favorite dish!

At River Lake Inn, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse menu that caters to every palate. From succulent prime rib roast and perfectly grilled New York strip steak to our famous broasted chicken and fresh seafood dishes like lobster tail and shrimp, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss our delightful crème brûlée or the refreshing salad and pasta bar, perfect for complementing your meal. Enjoy a delicious dining experience in one of our unique dining rooms and take a stroll through our beautiful gardens afterward. Visit us year-round to savor the best flavors of Colon, Michigan.

Explore our full menu below and find your next favorite dish!

Starters

Close-up of a fresh shrimp cocktail served in a glass with a lemon wedge, cocktail sauce, and garnished with parsley at River Lake Inn Restaurant.

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Escargot

Handmade Onion Rings

Entrees

All entrées include a visit to our unique salad bar, your choice of potato or fresh vegetable, and fresh-backed bread. River Lake Inn uses cholesterol-free vegetable oil when deep-frying

A beautifully presented plate of Pittsburgh Prime Rib at River Lake Inn Restaurant, showcasing a juicy, thick cut of beef cooked to perfection, garnished with fresh herbs and Au Jus

Pittsburgh Cut Prime Rib

The Pride of River Lake Inn… Our signature Pittsburgh Prime Rib is a hand-cut portion of aged USDA Choice prime beef rubbed with a house blend of peppercorn, herbs, and spices and then grill-roasted to your desired doneness.

Regular Cut Prime Rib

Chef Mark Bailey offers classic house entrees that are sure to please. The pride of River Lake Inn…our perfectly aged prime rib cut is slowly roasted to melt in your mouth, served with au jus. It is available in regular, standard, and extra-cut portions.

Standard Cut Prime Rib

Chef Mark Bailey offers classic house entrees that are sure to please. The pride of River Lake Inn…our perfectly aged prime rib cut is slowly roasted to melt in your mouth, served with au jus. It is available in regular, standard, and extra-cut portions.

Extra Cut Prime Rib

Chef Mark Bailey offers classic house entrees that are sure to please. The pride of River Lake Inn…our perfectly aged prime rib cut is slowly roasted to melt in your mouth, served with au jus. It is available in regular, standard, and extra-cut portions.

Black Angus Sirloin Steak

Hickory Smoked Ribs

New York Strip Steak

Seafood

All entrées include a visit to our unique salad bar, your choice of potato or fresh vegetable, and fresh-backed bread. River Lake Inn uses cholesterol-free vegetable oil when deep-frying

Grilled lobster tail elegantly presented on a white plate, accompanied by fresh lemon wedges at River Lake Inn Restaurant.

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp Scampi

Walleye ALA Greco

Alaskan Pollack

Poultry

All entrées include a visit to our unique salad bar, your choice of potato or fresh vegetable, and fresh-backed bread. River Lake Inn uses cholesterol-free vegetable oil when deep-frying

A plate of crispy broasted chicken served with a baked potato, green beans, and cherry tomatoes at River Lake Inn Restaurant.

Broasted Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken

Sandwiches

River Lake Inn’s Pub has a full selection of sandwiches, burgers, baskets, pizza and other favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich on a white plate, featuring tender, slow-cooked pork topped with tangy BBQ sauce, served with a fresh, toasted bun at River Lake Inn.

Pork Barbecue Pork

Ground Sirloin

Chicken

Prime Rib

Desserts

Check out our special dessert menu for a marvelous selection of classic and home made desserts. And be sure to see our dessert board

Decadent dessert featuring creamy layers of ice cream drizzled with rich chocolate and caramel sauce, topped with whipped cream, crushed nuts, and a cookie crumble at River Lake Inn Restaurant.