Whistling Straits Restaurant

We had an incredible 10/10 dinner and experience at Whistling Straits Restaurant on their last night of service before closing for the season. For starters, the remote location makes it feel so exclusive, the building is a gorgeous stone and brimming with elegance (like everything associated with the American Club!)We were seated for our reservation right away and offered drinks and ordered appetizers. We started with a scallop dish and salad, followed by a braised duck dish and truffle goat pasta dish. We let the chef decide on choosing/serving our pasta dish and it was AMAZING - the pasta was made in house and honestly it was one of the yummiest dishes I've ever tried! Closed the dinner out with hot toddies which was a great way to kick off the holiday season. We will definitely be going back again!

Outstanding choice! Server Ellie was fantastic--her happy smile added to the beautiful scenery & the well-prepared food to make our meal quite memorable. The interior is elegant yet rustic, with a crackling fireplace and crystal stemware; lots to look at & admire. We could see the golf course and Lake Michigan from our table--spectacular!! We will be back!!

Great food but very bad service! We went to the Whistling Straits Golf Course for our anniversary and then got dinner after at the restaurant. We got seated right away, and the ambiance is very historic and exquisite. The hostess was very kind and filled our glasses of water. When the server came around, she asked for our drinks order, and to save time, we added our appetizers' order, too. The drinks were 20 minutes late, and there was no explanation as to why it took so long. The appetizers came after that, and the server never asked who the food and drinks were. As the appetizers were dropped off, the server asked for our entrée order and immediately put that in. While we waited for the entrées, the server had no touch points at the table, so we didn't ask if we wanted more drinks or anything else. After 30 minutes of waiting for the entrée where we thought the server abandoned us, we almost left when the hostess came by our table to help us get more water and apologize for the wait. Finally, after a very long wait, the food came out, and the same as the drinks, there was nobody asking if the food was good or why there was a delay. What started as a great round of golf ended as an abysmal dinner that left a bad taste in our mouth. It's really sad that this expensive place had poor service with no apologies.

We had lunch here last weekend and, despite some rainy weather, enjoyed a beautiful view, cozy fireside dining, and a great gluten-free sandwich. Having just been in Ireland, we immediately appreciated the Irish countryside castle-like design with beautiful stonework at the entrance. The view of the lake combined with the warm fireplace made the restaurant perfectly cozy and inviting. Our server was nice but not well versed on the menu for people with allergies. It would be nice if the menu was labeled, but as it was, she had to ferry back and forth from the kitchen to check on things for me. It ended up that I couldn't have any of the soups or appetizers, but at least they had gf bread. My club sandwich with veggies and hummus as a side turned out delicious with fresh local bacon and a fabulous aioli. The husband had the soup of the day, a potato leek, and a very crispy fish and chips. He said both were very good. Overall, as long as you're flexible, the place can definitely accommodate a gluten allergy, and the ambiance is picturesque.

Loved the citrus shrimp salad here for lunch, light and refreshing! Wonderful view of the golf course from the outdoor patio and very nice service! Would recommend to anyone interested!

Set in a gorgeous location, Whistling Straits restaurant has incredible ambience and makes you feel as if you're visiting the coast of Scotland. We have experienced many delicious lunches and a few dinners here. The food is fresh and very flavorful and coupled with the setting this is a place you must get to!

Wow! The views!! The staff was amazing so attentive and personable really friendly. Eva was our amazing server. Their VESA's salad was yummy as were thier scallops and beef tenderloin. The crème brûlée was my absolute favorite. We loved sitting out on the patio watching the golfers come in

Had lunch here today. Quite disappointing in both quality of food and the service. Ordered a Cobb Salad and it was chock full of bones in the chicken that tasted so weird it was left on the plate. The hard boiled egg was actually a deviled egg and the yolks were so salty it was left on the plate too. They didn't screw up the avocado or cheese but it is difficult to mess that up. The rest of the salad was ho-hum with a huge mound of over-dressed greens. I was eating with three buddies and no one was impressed with their meals. When the waitress cleared the table she noticed most of my meal remained and asked if I wanted a to-go box. I said no and explained why it was not eaten. No further comment from the staff. She just brought the bill. Will not be returning.

We went here for both lunch (before golf) and dinner (after golf). At dinner, my friends steak (which was $70) was not good at all. So tough he could not cut it. He asked for a better knife and the server said they were In the process of getting better knives. For a premium place where the golf is over $500, this should never be the answer. Then she never brought over aGood knife and the managers reply when we got her over was less than apologetic. They took the steak off the bill, and the rest of the food was good. Hoping not a recurring issue.

Great outdoor terrace dining. The food was spectacular. We shared a charcuterie, wedge salad and filet. That evening there were several large parties so it was a bit loud with cigar smoke. But all in all a wonderful experience.