OC Restaurant Quest: The Lodge Grill and Bar in Keego Harbor
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 14, 2022)
Keego Harbor, MI – There are Monte Cristo sandwiches. Then there are Monte Cristo sandwiches that are deep fried. One such gem was found at The Lodge Grill and Bar in Keego Harbor. Here this amazing take on a classic sandwich starts with fresh turkey and ham with provolone and cheddar cheeses, and is dipped in this glorious golden and slightly sweet batter and deep fried until the outside is crispy and the cheese inside gets melty. It’s served with raspberry dipping sauce. It may sound anti-climatic to say that I picked green beans for my side item, but it actually is nice that the Lodge has healthy options.
Other sandwich choices include the Snowshoe Lawash (tender strips of breaded chicken, fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and Cheddar Jack cheese, wrapped in a whole wheat lawash with homemade ranch dressing), Lodge Crispy Chicken Sandwich (an all white meat chicken breast, hand breaded & fried to a golden brown. Placed on a grilled bun and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle & mayo), the Dogsled Lawash (Marinated grilled chicken breast cut into ribbons with diced tomatoes, onions, Feta & Cheddar Jack cheese. All rolled in a whole wheat lawash with white Greek dressing), and more.
There are also pub wing and salads. Entrees include Mackinauk Chicken (Finely floured chicken breast, chopped and sautéed in garlic & virgin olive oil. Tossed with penne pasta and broccoli, topped with Asiago cheese) and Arctic Circle Ribs.
The Lodge is located at 2812 Orchard Lake Rd in Keego Harbor. Check out their full menu and order online at https://www.lodgegrillandbar.com/.
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