Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse – Steakhouse
Michael’s Tavern & Steakhouse blends the polished elegance of a premier steakhouse with the convivial warmth of a local haunt, creating an inviting backdrop for everything from celebratory dinners to casual evening bites. The kitchen masterfully balances classic indulgence with contemporary flair, serving up chilled jumbo shrimp and crisp crab cakes alongside vibrant roasted beet salads and savory short rib tacos. Every visit feels like a curated escape where the rich textures of a whipped feta board and the lively atmosphere promise a sophisticated yet soulful dining experience.
4653 South Straits Highway, Indian River MI 49749 https://michaelstavernandsteakhouse.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Dairy-Free at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Oscar Style, Soup Du Jour and House Cut French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Oscar Style, Soup Du Jour and Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Oscar Style, Crab Cakes and Blue Cheese Crust. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Cakes, Blue Cheese Crust and House Cut French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 8 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blue Cheese Crust, Grilled Asparagus and House Cut French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 12 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blue Cheese Crust, Grilled Asparagus and House Cut French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse in Indian River has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Cut French Fries, Tagliatelle and Roasted Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Caramelized Onion | 35.6 g | 44.6 g |
| Tagliatelle | 37.4 g | 38 g |
| 8 oz. Filet | 0.6 g | 36.9 g |
| Miso Honey Salmon | 61.6 g | 33.3 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad (Small) | 123.5 g | 33.2 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad (Large) | 123.5 g | 33.2 g |
| Tavern Burger | 103.6 g | 26.1 g |
| Blue Cheese Crust | 0 g | 24.3 g |
| Cauliflower | 22.3 g | 19.5 g |
| Mac N’ Cheese | 50.5 g | 18 g |
| House Cut French Fries | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding food quality and fresh ingredients, diners rave about the delicious flavors that keep them coming back for more. Guests consistently praise the efficient service and pleasant environment, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere as a key part of their experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - $25: house-made cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $19: yuzu aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Feta Board - $22: honey whipped feta, roasted herb olives, Fustini’s 18 Year Balsamic, sea salt crackers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $13: fried, onions, bacon, Far Hills maple syrup, yuzu aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower - $13: fried, tossed in sea salt, malt vinegar aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Tacos - $18: pickled cabbage, pickled red onion, spicy aioli, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $18: smoked, house buffalo, house blue cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soup
- Roasted Beet Salad (Small) - $12: mixed greens, roasted beets, kalamata olives, candied walnuts, goat cheese, orange & smoked paprika vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad (Large) - $20: mixed greens, roasted beets, kalamata olives, candied walnuts, goat cheese, orange & smoked paprika vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Small) - $12: hearts of romaine, house croutons, shaved parmesan, house Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Large) - $20: hearts of romaine, house croutons, shaved parmesan, house Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Wedge (Small) - $14: iceberg, bacon lardons, pickled onions, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, house blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Wedge (Large) - $21: iceberg, bacon lardons, pickled onions, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, house blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Du Jour - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tavern Burger - $18: double 4 ounce patties, American cheese, iceberg, house pickles, burger sauce, Michigan bakery brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle - $27: house-made pasta, spinach, mushroom, asparagus, pickled red onion, tomato and roasted red pepper coulis Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whitefish En Papillote - $34: whitefish baked in parchment paper with aromatics and herbs, grilled broccolini Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Honey Salmon - $36: miso honey glazed salmon, tender asparagus, savory farro pilaf Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amish Chicken - $36: panko fried, zucchini and roasted corn chutney, arugula salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- 72 Hour Short Rib - $41: garlic mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, Fustini’s 18 year balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs - $34: 1/2 rack of house smoked baby back ribs, house made barbeque sauce, garlic whipped potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac N’ Cheese - $14: five cheese blend, panko topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbeque Mac N’ Cheese - $19: smoked ribs, house barbeque Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster and Truffle Mac N’ Cheese - $28: lobster, Fustini’s truffle oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks
- 6 oz. Filet - $44: seasoned with house rub Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 8 oz. Filet - $54: seasoned with house rub Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 12 oz. Prime Ribeye - $41: seasoned with house rub Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 14 oz. Prime New York Strip - $65: seasoned with house rub Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 28 oz. Dry Aged Wagyu Ribeye - $132: seasoned with house rub Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 16 oz. Pork Chop - $33: seasoned with house rub Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Sides & Add-ons
- Truffle Fries - $14: house cut fries, Fustini’s truffle oil, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Olive Bread - $11: Crooked Tree BREADWORKS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Baked Potato - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Sweet Potato - $9: maple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Whipped Potatoes - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Asparagus - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Mushrooms - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Cut French Fries - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bearnaise Sauce - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Hollandaise Sauce - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Caramelized Onion - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Blue Cheese Crust - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Classic Oscar Style - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
- Is Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Oscar Style, Soup Du Jour and House Cut French Fries.
- What can I eat at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse on a dairy-free diet?
- Classic Oscar Style, Soup Du Jour and House Cut French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Cut French Fries and Tagliatelle.
- Is Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse?
- Caramelized Onion, at roughly 44.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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