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Welcome to The Heron.
Your new favorite table is waiting at Little River Casino Resort. At Heron, the only special occasion you need is right on your plate.
Maybe it’s your anniversary. Or maybe it’s just Tuesday.
Whether you're in the mood for a perfectly cooked steak, fresh seafood, or a little Italian-inspired comfort, Heron brings it all together with farm-fresh, locally sourced ingredients and flavors worth coming back for.
A room with an appetizing view.
Get dressed up or come as you are. Either way, you'll be seated in a beautiful space overlooking our serene Winter Garden and water feature, for a calm, nature-inspired backdrop that makes every meal feel a little more special.
Dine then explore the new Casino floor.
While you're here, take a walk through our newly renovated casino floor. Fresh energy, fresh excitement, the perfect way to bookend your dinner at Heron.
Heron at Little River. Where flavor takes flight.
Hours
Every Day | 11am - 3pm & 5pm - 10pm
Lunch Menu
LUNCH Menu
Midday never tasted this good.
Whether you're taking a break from the casino floor or making lunch the main event, Heron serves up fresh flavors worth slowing down for. From handcrafted sandwiches and house-made pastas to crisp salads, steaks, and seafood, every plate is thoughtfully prepared with locally inspired ingredients. Casual enough for any afternoon. Memorable enough to bring you back tomorrow.
Mussels Liguria – $12
confit heirloom tomato | lagerhouse butter | fines herbes | crostini
Braised Duck Poutine – $12
fried potato wedges | raclette cheese | duck onion gravy
Meatball Pomodoro – $13
san marzano pomodoro | mozzarella | aged pecorino romano
Margherita Flatbread – $14
roma tomato | san marzano pomodoro | mozzarella | fresh basil
Fontina Apple Flatbread – $15
onion jam | prosciutto | balsamic reduction | arugula
Soup and Salad – $12
a cup of soup and a half salad
Soup Cup – $6 | Soup Bowl – $8
crab and corn chowder | chef's featured soup
Garden Salad – $11
lettuce blend | tomato | cucumber | red onion | carrot | crouton
Caesar Salad – $13
baby romaine | house-made dressing | parmigiano reggiano | crouton
Arugula Salad – $15
confit heirloom tomato | red onion | roasted peppers | pickled mushrooms | chevre | pine nuts
served with your choice of one signature side
The Heron Burger — $17
add cheese — $2 | add bacon— $3
romaine lettuce | roma tomato | red onion | pickle | brioche
Italian Sausage Roll — $16
san marzano pomodoro | roasted peppers | red onion | vienna roll
Balsamic Portobella Burger — $16
roasted peppers | arugula | bleu cheese | brioche
Muffuletta Royale — $18
citterio rosemary ham | capicola | prosciutto | roma tomato | burrata | tapenade | herbed schiacciata
Perch Po Boy — $22
romaine lettuce | roma tomato | tartar sauce | vienna roll
Salmon Burger — $18
arugula | roma tomato | red onion | lemon dill aioli | brioche
Sides
baked potato | kennebec steak fries | wild ruby rice | farmstand slaw | chef’s vegetable | garden salad | caesar salad
Pasta Pomodoro — $20
pasta: bucatini
choice of: meatballs | bolognese | eggplant parmesan
san marzano pomodoro | parmigiano reggiano | fresh basil
Mushroom Alfredo — $18
pasta: strozzapreti
mycopia mushrooms | cream | white wine | pecorino romano
Baked Cheese Pasta — $18
pasta: cavatappi
raclette cheese sauce | guanciale | jalapeno | gremolata
Caprese Airline Chicken — $18
bone-in | choose one signature side
roma tomato | mozzarella | fresh basil | balsamic reduction
Wagyu Sirloin — $25
8oz | choose one signature side
maître d’ butter | maldon salt
Yellow Lake Perch — $28
8oz | pan-fried | choose one signature side
seasoned flour | lemon | tartar sauce
Sides
baked potato | kennebec steak fries | wild ruby rice | farmstand slaw | chef’s vegetable | garden salad | caesar salad
Add-Ons
Steak — $18 | Scallops — $17 | Shrimp — $12 | Chicken — $12
All baked desserts are made from scratch in-house
Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake — $8
topped with vanilla and brown sugar crème fraîche
Italian Apple Cake — $10
topped with zabaglione crème
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake — $9
Tiramisu Cheesecake — $12
biscoff cookie crust | kahlua soaked lady fingers | espresso mascarpone cream
12 Layer Chocolate Raspberry Cake — $12
with raspberry chambord sauce
Daily Gelato — $6
ask your server what flavors are available
Moka Pot Experience
Traditional Italian Moka Brew — $6
freshly brewed in a classic stovetop moka pot
*not available in decaf
18% gratuity will be Added on groups of eight or more. We do not serve allergen free food.
Rare = cool, red center • Medium rare = warm, red center • Medium = pink throughout • Medium well = thin line of pink • Well = no pink, dry
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may Increase the risk of food borne illness.
Dinner Menu
DINNER Menu
Sit and stay a little longer.
As the day winds down, Heron comes to life. Settle in for expertly prepared steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted pastas, and elevated classics, all served in a warm, inviting space overlooking the Winter Garden. Whether you're celebrating something special or simply ending the day on a high note, dinner at Heron is always enjoyable.
Leelanau Cheese Co. Raclette – $18
melted cheese | baguette | fresh accoutrements
Seafood Tower – $65
ask your server about today's offerings
fresh seafood assortment | accoutrements
Raw Oysters – $3
sold individually
ask your server about today's offerings
horseradish | tobasco | lemon | mignonette sauce
Antipasto Platter – $28
ask your server about today's offerings
cured meats | artisan cheeses | accoutrements
Carpaccio – $23
served raw on a himalayan salt block
beef tenderloin | lemon oil | peppercorn melange | arugula | capers | shallot | aged pecorino romano
Mussels Liguria – $18
confit heirloom tomato | lagerhouse butter | fines herbes | crostini
Mushroom Bottone – $15
cremini mushroom | mascarpone | confit heirloom tomato | vintner's butter
Tuscan Strudel – $20
phyllo pastry | minced carne | spinach | mozzarella | san marzano pomodoro | parmigiano reggiano
Soup Cup – $6 | Soup Bowl – $8
crab and corn chowder | chef's featured soup
Salad Add-Ons
steak – $20 | shrimp – $14 | chicken – $14
Garden Salad
Half – $6 | Full – $11
lettuce blend | tomato | cucumber | onion | carrot | crouton
Caesar Salad
Half – $7 | Full – $13
baby romaine | house made dressing | parmigiano reggiano | crouton crumble
Arugula Salad
Half – $8 | Full – $15
confit heirloom tomato | onion | roasted peppers | pickled mushrooms | chevre | pine nuts
Served with your choice of two sides. All beef cuts are char-broiled with house spice blend and finished with maître d’ butter and maldon salt
increased preparation times for proteins cooked more than medium in temperature
Cowboy-Cut Ribeye — $75
20oz | bone-in
New York Strip — $55
14oz
Filet Mignon — $55
8oz
Hanger Steak — $40
8oz
Half Roasted Chicken — $38
bone-in
san marzano pomodoro
Heritage Berkshire Pork — $40
10oz | bone-in
apple bourbon gastrique
Rack of Lamb — $45
8oz | bone-in
mint pesto crusted
Served with your choice of two sides and a cup of soup or half salad
Yellow Lake Perch — $40
8oz | pan-fried
Steelhead Trout — $35
8oz | skin-on
seasoned flour | lemon | tartar sauce maple butter
Mediterranean Red Snapper — $42
8oz | skin-on
beurre blanc | confit heirloom tomatoes | capers | castelvetrano olives
Add-Ons
Snow Crab Cluster — $17 | 6oz Lobster Tail — $20 | Steak — $20 | Shrimp — $14 | Chicken — $14 | Scallops — $20
Sauce
Bordelaise — $3 | Au Poivre — $5 | Gorgonzola Cream — $4
Toppers
Mycopia Mushrooms — $5 | Caramelized Onions — $3 | Gorgonzola — $4
Sides
Cup of Soup — $6 | Garden Salad — $6 | Caesar Salad — $7 | Baked Potato — $4 | Baked Sweet Potato — $5 | Parmigiano Risotto — $9 | Wild Ruby Rice — $5 | Sugar Spiced Carrots — $7 | Farmstand Slaw — $5 | Broccolini — $6 | Root Vegetable Dauphinoise — $5 | Kennebec Steak Fries — $7
Served with your choice of a cup of soup or half salad
Osso Bucco — $40
tallow-braised veal shank | san marzano pomodoro | creamy polenta
Seafood Risotto — $45
lobster claw | shrimp | mussels | crab claw | guanciale | saffron
Venison Loin — $40
mycopia mushrooms | blistered tomatoes | red wine demi-glace | root vegetable dauphinoise
Scallops Carbonara — $45
pasta: pappardelle
guanciale | pecorino romano | egg yolk | peppercorn mélange | peas
Pasta Pomodoro — $32
pasta: bucatini
choice of: meatballs | bolognese | eggplant parmesan
san marzano pomodoro | parmigiano reggiano | fresh basil
Mushroom Alfredo — $32
pasta: strozzapreti
mycopia mushrooms | cream | white wine | pecorino romano
Vodka Tortellini — $32
pasta: cheese filled
san marzano pomodoro | cream | sweet italian sausage | roasted peppers fresh basil | parmigiano reggiano
All baked desserts are made from scratch in-house
Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake — $8
topped with vanilla and brown sugar crème fraîche
Italian Apple Cake — $10
topped with zabaglione crème
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake — $9
Tiramisu Cheesecake — $12
biscoff cookie crust | kahlua soaked lady fingers | espresso mascarpone cream
12 Layer Chocolate Raspberry Cake — $12
with raspberry chambord sauce
Daily Gelato — $6
ask your server what flavors are available
18% gratuity will be Added on groups of eight or more. We do not serve allergen free food.
Rare = cool, red center • Medium rare = warm, red center • Medium = pink throughout • Medium well = thin line of pink • Well = no pink, dry
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may Increase the risk of food borne illness.
Beverage Menu
BEVERAGE MENU
Pear & Sage Mule — $8
vodka | pear puree | fresh lime | sage syrup | ginger beer
Espresso Martini — $9
vodka | coffee liquer | espresso | vanilla bean syrup
French Martini — $10
vodka | chambord | pineapple juice
Limoncello Martini — $9
limoncello | vodka | lemon juice | simple syrup
Blood Orange Negroni — $10.50
gin | campari | sweet vermouth | blood orange juice
French 75 — $7
gin | lemon juice | simple syrup | sparkling wine | lemon twist
Smoked Cherry Manhattan — $9.50
rye whiskey | cherry reduction | sweet vermouth | bitters
Fig & Rosemary Manhattan — $9.50
rye whiskey | sweet vermouth | fig & rosemary syrup
Smoked Old Fashioned — $9
bourbon | smoked maple syrup | angostura bitters orange peel
Bourbon Hot Chocolate — $13
bourbon | hot chocolate | whipped cream
Irish Coffee — $7
irish whiskey | coffee | whipped cream
Charred Citrus Margarita — $9
reposado tequila | charred orange & lime juice agave | smoked salt rim
Mezcal Mule — $10
mezcal | ginger syrup | lime | smoked salt rim
Spiced Pear Sidecar — $8.50
cognac | spiced pear syrup | lemon juice | cinnamon sugar rim
Planter’s Punch — $7
dark rum | pineapple juice | lime juice | cherry | club soda
Brandy Alexander — $7
rich and smooth
cognac | dark crème de cacao | cream
Rusty Nail — $10
a warming classic
scotch whisky | drambuie
Godfather — $9
nutty and bold
scotch whisky | amaretto
Espresso Martini — $9
the perfect pick-me-up
vodka | coffee liquer | espresso | vanilla bean syrup
Irish Coffee — $7
irish whiskey | coffee | whipped cream
Limoncello — $6
served chilled
bright, sweet italian lemon liqueur
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle — $12
chocolate liqueur | chambord | vanilla vodka | cream
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini — $10
vodka | coffee liqueur | salted caramel syrup | espresso
Smoked Old Fashioned — $9
bourbon | smoked maple syrup | angostura bitters orange peel
Bourbon Hot Chocolate — $13
bourbon | hot chocolate | whipped cream
French Martini — $10
vodka | chambord | pineapple juice
Lunetta Prosecco | Veneto, Italy
Split — $8
light, fruity, and refreshing with hints of peach and citrus
Cockburn’s ‘Ruby Soho’ Port | Douro, Portugal
Glass — $15 | Bottle — $75
bold and fruity with blackberry and spice
Ruffino Moscato d’Asti 2023 | Piedmont, Italy
Glass — $14 | Bottle — $60
delicate sweetness with honey, citrus, and white flowers
Frost Bitten Ice Riesling 2022 | Columbia Valley, Washinton
Glass — $12 | Bottle — $40
lusciously sweet with honey, apricot, and tropical fruit
Cockburn’s 20 Year Tawny | Port Douro, Portugal
Glass — $35 | Bottle — $175
rich and refined, offering layers of fig, toffee, and roasted nuts
Chateau Grand Traverse Cherry Riesling – 2023 | Michigan
Glass — $12 | Bottle — $40
sweet with bright cherry and crisp acidity
House Wine
Canyon Road | California | Glass — 10
cabernet sauvignon | merlot | pinot noir | chardonnay | pinot grigiowhite zinfidel | sauvignon blanc | moscato
Robert Mondavi Private Selection | California | Glass — 14
cabernet sauvignon | merlot | pinot noir | chardonnaysauvignon blanc | pinot grigio
Champagne & Sparkling Wines
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne | Champagne, France | Bottle — 170
rich and creamy with notes of brioche, citrus, apple, and elegant bubbles
M Bonnamy Crémant de Loire Brut | Loire Valley, France | Bottle — 50
fresh and lively with pear, apple, and floral notes
Lunetta Prosecco | Veneto, Italy | Split — 8
light, fruity, and refreshing with hints of peach and citrus
Mawby Brut Rosé ‘Sex’ | Michigan | Bottle — 45
dry and vibrant with strawberry, raspberry, and a crisp finish
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva | Catalonia, Spain | Bottle — 40
zesty and clean with green apple, citrus, and a touch of minerality
Moscato
Ceretto Moscato d’Asti ‘Santo Stefano’ 2023 | Piedmont, Italy
Glass — 14 | Bottle — 60
sweet and aromatic with peach, apricot, and floral notes
Ruffino Moscato d’Asti 2023 | Piedmont, Italy
Glass — 14 | Bottle — 60
delicate sweetness with honey, citrus, and white flowers
Riesling
Frost Bitten Ice Riesling 2022 | Columbia Valley, Washinton
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
Lusciously sweet with honey, apricot, and tropical fruit
Chateau Grand Traverse Late Harvest Riesling 2023 | Michigan
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
sweet and fruity with peach and citrus flavors
Chateau Grand Traverse Cherry Riesling 2023 | Michigan
Glass — 12 – Bottle — 40
sweet with bright cherry and crisp acidity
Sauvignon Blanc
Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc 2023 | Sonoma County | Bottle — 60
zesty and aromatic with grapefruit, lime, and tropical notes
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2023 | California | Bottle — 40
bright and refreshing with citrus and herbal tones
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2023 | New Zealand
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
vibrant and juicy with passionfruit and grassy undertones
Pinot Grigio
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio Select 2023 | Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Bottle — 90
crisp and refreshing with pear and citrus flavors
Kendall Jackson Pinot Gris Vintner’s Reserve 2023 | California
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
bright and fruity with melon and floral hints
Good Harbor Pinot Grigio ‘Select’ 2023 | Lake Leelanau, Michigan
Bottle — 35
light and zesty with apple and citrus notes
Chardonnay
Far Niente Chardonnay ‘Select’ 2023 | Napa Valley | Bottle — 120
rich and elegant with ripe pear, vanilla, and a creamy texture
Girlan Chardonnay 2024 | Alto Adige DOC, Italy | Bottle — 48
fresh and mineral-driven with apple and floral notes
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2023 | California
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
lush and balanced with tropical fruit and a hint of vanilla
Cakebread Chardonnay 2023 | Napa Valley
Glass — 20 | Bottle — 120
elegant and full-bodied with melon, pear, and creamy oak
Chateau Grand Traverse Select Unoaked Chardonnay 2023 | Michigan
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
light and crisp with apple and citrus — no oak influence
Rosé
M by Minuty Rosé 2024 | Côtes de Provence, France
Glass — 14 – Bottle — 60
dry and elegant with strawberry, citrus, and a crisp finish
Bieler Père et Fils Rosé Sabine 2024 | France
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
fresh and vibrant with red berries and floral notes
Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Pinot Noir ‘Clark & Telephone’ Select 2022 | Santa Maria Valley | Bottle — 60
rich and ripe with strawberry, cherry, and baking spice
Benton Lane Pinot Noir ‘Select’ 2022 | Willamette Valley | Bottle — 50
silky and elegant with red berries and earthy undertones
Merlot
Duckhorn Merlot DS ‘Select’ 2022 | Napa Valley | Bottle — 75
smooth and plush with plum, chocolate, and spice
Chateau Ste Michelle ‘Indian Wells’ Merlot 2022 | Washington State | Bottle — 50
soft and approachable with cherry and mocha notes
Zinfandel
Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2022 | Contra Costa County
Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
jammy and bold with blackberry, spice, and a hint of pepper
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2022 | Lodi | Glass — 12 | Bottle — 40
rich and smooth with dark fruit and warm spice
Chianti
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 | Tuscany, Italy
Glass — 14 | Bottle — 60
medium-bodied with cherry, leather, and earthy spice
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 | Tuscany, Italy | Bottle — 65
elegant and balanced with red fruit and savory notes
Malbec
Atamisque Malbec 2023 | Mendoza, Argentina | Bottle — 60
plush and juicy with blackberry, plum, and a hint of spice
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bonanza Vinekeeper Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Cellar Door Select’ | Napa Valley
Glass — 14 | Bottle — 60
smooth and ripe with blackberry and vanilla
Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | Sonoma
Glass — 14 | Bottle — 60
rich and balanced with black cherry and earthy notes
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Select’ 2022 | Napa Valley
Coravin Pour — 45 | Bottle — 225
luxurious with dark fruit, cocoa, and refined tannins
Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | California
Glass — 14 | Bottle — 60
powerful and bold with ripe blackberry and spice
Caymus Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | California | Bottle — 150
opulent and smooth with dark fruit and sweet oak
Canvasback Select Cabernet Sauvignon by Duckhorn 2023 | Washington State | Bottle — 60
structured and vibrant with black currant and spice
Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | Napa Valley | Bottle — 400
iconic and layered with cassis, cedar, and velvety texture
Chateau Ste Michelle Cold Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | Washington State | Bottle — 60
concentrated with dark fruit and earthy complexity
Brunello
San Polo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 | Tuscany, Italy | Bottle — 150
elegant and powerful with cherry, leather, and earthy notes
Barolo
Renato Ratti Barolo ‘Marcenasco’ DOCG 2020 | Piedmont, Italy
Coravin Pour — 35 | Bottle — 170
refined and complex with cherry, spice, and firm tannins
Port
Cockburn’s ‘Ruby Soho’ Port | Douro, Portugal
Glass — 15 | Bottle — 75
bold and fruity with blackberry and spice
Cockburn’s 10 Year Tawny Port | Douro, Portugal
Glass — 20 | Bottle — 100
a smooth, mellow tawny with notes of dried fruit, caramel, and toasted nuts
Cockburn’s 20 Year Tawny Port | Douro, Portugal
Glass — 35 | Bottle — 175
rich and refined, offering layers of fig, toffee, and roasted nuts
Red Blend
Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert Red Blend ‘Select’ 2023 | Napa Valley
Glass — 20 | Bottle — 100
bold and jammy with dark fruit and spice
White Blend
Terras Gauda Abadia de San Campio Albariño 2023 | Rías Baixas Spain | Bottle — 50
fresh and crisp with citrus, peach, and saline minerality
Served in a highball glass
Rosemary Grapefruit Fizz — 6
fresh grapefruit juice | rosemary syrup | club soda
Citrus Mint Cooler — 6
orange | lemon | fresh mint | cucumber | agave | club soda
Spiced Apple Shrub — 6
apple cider vinegar | cinnamon | clove | apple juice | club soda
Berry Basil Fizz — 6
blackberries | basil | lime | honey | club soda
Moka Pot Experience
Traditional Italian Moka Brew — 6
freshly brewed in a classic stovetop moka pot *not available in decaf
Optional Add-Ins
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur — 6
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur — 7.50
Bailey’s Irish Cream — 6
Jameson Irish Whiskey — 7.50
RumChata — 6
