The Den Restaurant

"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!"

"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 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 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."