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The Heron
Your new favorite table is now open at Little River Casino Resort. Introducing the Heron, which offers an upscale-casual concept, featuring steaks and seafood with a light Italian twist, balancing locally sourced, farm-to-table classic entrées.
The space is designed to captivate as well; defined by a backlit marble bar, warm mood lighting, and views of our serene Winter Garden and water feature. Join us as a whole new flavor takes flight, only at Little River Casino Resort.
Hours
Mon & Tues | Closed
Sun, Wed & Thurs | 4pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat | 4pm - 10pm
Menus
Food Menu
Leelanau Cheese Co. Raclette – $15
melted cheese | baguette | fresh accoutrements
Seafood Tower – $60
ask your server about today's offerings
fresh seafood assortment | accoutrements
Raw Oysters – $2
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 – $15
confit heirloom tomato | lagerhouse butter | fines herbes | crostini
Mushroom Bottone – $12
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 – $18 | shrimp – $12 | chicken – $12
Garden Salad
Half – $6 | Full – $11
lettuce blend | tomato | cucumber | onion | carrot | crouton
Caesar Salad
Half – $7 | Full – $12
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 and a cup of soup or half salad 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 — $48
14oz
Filet Mignon — $50
8oz
Hanger Steak — $38
8oz
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 — $32
8oz | pan-fried
Steelhead Trout — $32
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 — $15 | 6oz Lobster Tail — $18 | Steak — $18 | Shrimp — $12 | Chicken — $12 | Scallops — $17
Sauce
Bordelaise — $3 | Au Poivre — $5 | Gorgonzola Cream — $4 | Verdolio — $5
Toppers
Mycopia Mushrooms — $5 | Caramelized Onions — $3 | Gorgonzola — $2 | Onion Jam — $3 | Roasted Peppers — $3 | Blistered Tomatoes — $4
Sides
Baked Potato — $4 | Baked Sweet Potato — $5 | Parmigiano Risotto — $9 Brown Butter Gnocchi — $7 | Wild Ruby Rice — $5 | Sugar Spiced Carrots — $7 | Farmstand Slaw — $5 | Broccolini — $6 | Chef’s Vegetable — $5 | Ratatouille — $6 | Root Vegetable Dauphinoise — $5 | Kennebec Steak Fries — $7
Served with your choice of a cup of soup or half salad
Osso Bucco — $30
tallow-braised veal shank | san marzano pomodoro | creamy polenta
Seafood Risotto — $38
lobster claw | shrimp | mussels | crab claw | guanciale | saffron
Chicken Barolo — $30
leg & thigh | bone-in mycopia mushrooms | sweet italian sausage | barolo wine | butter | gnocchi
Venison Loin — $38
mycopia mushrooms | blistered tomatoes | red wine demi-glace | root vegetable dauphinoise
Scallops Carbonara — $38
pasta: pappardelle
guanciale | pecorino romano | egg yolk | peppercorn mélange | peas
Pasta Pomodoro — $25
pasta: bucatini
choice of: meatballs | bolognese | eggplant parmesan
san marzano pomodoro | parmigiano reggiano | fresh basil
Mushroom Alfredo — $20
pasta: strozzapreti
mycopia mushrooms | cream | white wine | pecorino romano
Vodka Tortellini — $25
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