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!
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.
Melissa Schleicher-Sullivan
+5
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!
The decor and atmosphere are beautifully designed. There is upper and lower level seating with huge windows that fill both spaces with natural sunlight. The servers were all friendly and accommodating. The menu was subpar. Maybe pretty decent for UP standards. The burger was wimpy compared to the size of the bun. I think they are putting a solid effort into creating nice dishes with what’s available. They have some unique specials that probably outshine their standard menu.. I have 4 stars for the service and atmosphere, but would give 3 stars for the food.
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
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We went in to The Den without a reservation, since it was a rainy Monday. There seemed to be two servers and no hostess around. We waited to be seated but were not even acknowledged for a very long time. One of the servers did come by and said that she would be with us shortly but then nothing while we kept waiting. Think after 10 or so minutes, the other server told us to follow her without any smile or intro. Nonetheless we finally got seated and were handed the short menu.
The server was quick to take our order for drinks and food quick and served us pretty quick as well. Our cocktails of Dan Old Fashioned and Hougthon sour were good - balanced and chilled.
For appetizer we ordered the forbidden Brussels which looked good on the menu but unfortunately wasn’t as good IRL. The sprouts were raw, the apple slices were sparse and the bleu cheese was a tad much. Fortunately our entrees came soon and they were good enough to make us forget about the Brussel sprouts. My Meatloaf was delicious along with the sides. My son enjoyed the Den burger with the tomato jam and my husband mentioned that the schnitzel was perfectly crispy, juicy and flavorful. My other kid had he cheese burger from the kids menu and she said it was fine, we munched on her side of fries which were actually good fries. We were very happy with the entrees and hence ended with a tuxedo cake that was very good.
The service honestly, was sufficient barring the wait at the start of the evening.
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!
The Den was super busy with only two servers working. They did a great job! We ordered the cheese curds, nachos, and beet burger with fries. Everything was delicious and brought out super timely!
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