Rocks Landing Menu – Frankfort, MI

Type : Restaurant

Location : Frankfort, MI

Based on 130 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery

Rocks Landing 49635

Address:
1577 Crystal Dr, Frankfort, MI 49635

Phone: (231) 399-0158

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday 5–9 PM
Sunday Closed

Menu

Specialty “Rocktails”
Christopher Robin
Titos, lemon juice, smackeral of honey
$12.00
Midnight Manhattan
Buffalo trace, black vermouth, orange bitters & black cherry
$12.00
No Regerts
Buffalo trace, tikal malbec, simple syrup, lemon
$12.00
Vesperino Martini
“Bond. Italian bond.” Beefeaters, titos, cocchi americano
$12.00
Spirits
Bourbon
Buffalo trace, woodford reserve, blantons (very exclusive!)
Rye
Bulleit
Vodka
Titos, grey goose, reyka (icelandic small batch)
Gin
Beefeaters, iron fish
Rum
Bacardi, captain morgans
Tequilla
El mayor reposado
Scotch
Dewars, mccallan 12 yr double cask
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Blood Orange San Pellegrino
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Tonic
Ginger Ale
Cranberry
Iced Tea
Coffee
(Roaster jack’s)
Craft Beer
On Tap
Stormcloud rainmaker
$5.00
Cans & Bottles
Deschute’s ipa, bell’s oberon, bell’s lager of the lake, stormcloud birdwalker blonde, stormcloud nightswimmer stout
$4.00
Let’s Get Started!
Rustic Peasant Bread
Mini loaf, house-made french-style butter, spanish olive oil
$10.00
Michigan Cheese Trio
Mostarda, marcona almonds, castelvetrano olives, turmeric pickled cauliflower, rustic bread
$19.00
Charcuterie & Cheese Plate
Michigan cheese trio above with american heritage prosciutto & salami
$28.00
Panzanella
Local greens & baby vegetables, cherry tomatoes, sautéed bread, pecorino, roasted tomato vinaigrette
$12.00
Seared Baby Cauliflower
Za’atar, tahini sauce, pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil
$11.00
Grilled Broccoli
Organic broccoli, anchovy-spiked bagna cauda sauce, gremolata
$10.00
Crispy Pork Belly Salad
Watermelon, kalamata olives, ras al-hanout spice blend, baby arugula, spanish olive oil
$17.00
Fried Calamari
Spanish paprika, banana pepper aioli
$14.00
Grilled Octopus
House-made chorizo, kalamata olives and potato “salad”, green romesco, smoked paprika oil
$17.00
Gambas Al Ajillo
Wild-caught shrimp, garlicky paprika sauce, lemon and sherry, grilled rustic bread
$14.00
Main Courses
Chickpea & Lentil Dal
Curry base, fingerling potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, with turmeric-spiked basmati rice
$18.00
Lemony Ricotta Gnocchi
Roasted oyster mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, pea shoots, pecorino, chili flake
$21.00
Pan-Roasted Monkfish
Seared baby bok choy, coconut curry broth
$26.00
Pan-Seared Sea Bream
Couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, cucumber, basil, red wine vinaigrette, caperberries
$30.00
Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna
Seared rare, radish, cucumber, pickled onion, sweet soy egg, arugula, ginger vinaigrette
$26.00
Seared Sea Scallops
Cauliflower puree, beet puree, crushed almonds, microgreen salad
$27.00
Rock’s Burger
Brisket & rib-eye, white cheddar, oyster mushrooms, bacon, grilled brioche, pickles, french fries
$22.00
Italian Sausage Ragu
Fresh, house-made sausage, crispy goat-cheese polenta, shaved pecorino-romano
$22.00
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
7-8oz, moorish spiced, crispy turmeric-spiked basmati rice, romesco sauce
$24.00
Steak Frites
7-8oz wagyu spinalis (rib-eye cap), porcini dusted, french fries, chimichurri
$39.00
Happy Endings
Caramel Salted Brownie
Vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce
$9.00
Citrus Posset Tart
Silky smooth lemon-lime custard, graham cracker-almond crust, whipped cream, edible flowers
$9.00
Tres Leches Cake
Rich, creamy sponge cake, seasonal fruit compote, edible flowers
$9.00
First Course/Smaller Plates
Michigan Cheese Plate
Idyll pastures’ (northport) fresh goat cheese, raw-milk tomme, camembert, strawberry mostarda, spiced marcona almonds, castelvetrano olives, turmeric pickled kohlrabi, crescent bakery rustic white bread
$16.00
Panzanella Salad
Local greens, baby radishes & snap peas, sautéed bread, shaved parmesan, roasted tomato vinaigrette
$10.00
Crispy Kale Sprouts, Nora Chile Flakes, Charred Lemon, Olive Oil, Sea Salt $6.00
Seared Cauliflower, Za’atar, Pine Nuts, Greek Olive Oil $7.00
Fried Calamari, Masa Dusted, Nora Chile Flakes, Sweety Drop Peppers, Lemon Aioli $12.00
Grilled Octopus, Carmelized Mirepoix, Corona Beans, Smoked Paprika Oil $15.00
Crispy Pork Belly Salad
Watermelon, kalamata olives, ras-al-hanout, micro arugula
$12.00
Moorish Spiced Pork Loin Skewers, Basmati Rice, Romesco Sauce $13.00
Main Course Ricotta Gnocchi, Wilted Greens, Roasted Mushrooms, Le
Ricotta Gnocchi, Wilted Greens, Roasted Mushrooms, Lemon Zest, Chili Flake $14.00
Seared Sea Scallops, Cauliflower Puree, Shaved Fennel & Celery, Agramato $17.00
Arctic Char, Beluga Lentils, Roasted Fennel, Caper Berries, Charred Lemon, Microgreens $17.00
Grouper, Seared Baby Bok Choy, Coconut Curry Broth, Chili Threads $18.00
Grilled Michigan Lamb Chops, Orzo, Roasted Peppers & Kalamata Olives, Roasted Pepper Feta Sauce $19.00
New York Strip, Crispy Fingerling “Tostones”, Chimichurri $23.00
Sweets
Hummingbird Cake
Banana, pineapple spice cake, strawberries
$6.00
Walnut Pecan Galette, Honey Caramel, Chocolate Ganache, Whipped Cream $8.00
Caramel Salted Brownie, Ice Cream $7.00
Cocktail Specials
Christopher Robin
Vodka, lemon juice & a smackeral of honey!
$10.00
Tomasina Collins
Basil muddled in cranberry juice, gin, lemon juice, club soda.
$10.00
Southern Cucumber
Cucumbers muddled in simple syrup, bourbon, lemon & lime juice, ginger ale.
$10.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: rocksoncrystal.comresy.com

Reviews

DeeAnna Sova
This place was great. Small, quaint, with delicious food and wonderful relaxing atmosphere. We drove nearly an hour to try it out. We had steak and scallop. They were prepared to perfection and topped it off with Carrot Cake. The drink menu was good and the bourbon poor was hardy. The staff were helpful on suggestions.

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Dan Hendrick
Fantastic Location on Crystal Lake. Be aware finding a parking place can be a challenge, but it is well worth the effort. We had a table on the covered deck right on the water. Service was great! And the food was as well. We shared the roasted brussels with soy and siracha, very good and not too hot. My wife had the halibut with roasted leeks and fingerling potatoes with beurre blanc – very good. I had the steak frites with chimichurri. They make a steak out of the cap of the ribeye, I know right!!the BEST part. It was very good, great flavor, very tender and a great chimichurri. We ended the meal with a great cup of coffee and an outstanding carrot cake.

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Ying Tang
I had the worst tuna today! It was incredibly tough and flavorless. I struggled to finish it, and it completely turned me off from even considering ordering dessert. On the bright side, the side dishes were decent.

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Ashley Bowers
I came across this place by googling restaurants near by Pointe Betsie Lighthouse. Make reservations in advance. My husband, brother in law, and I happened to get lucky and were able to get seated without having a reservation. We arrived around 8p.m. and left around 8:50p.m. The food, atmosphere, staff were amazing.

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Mike Keil
Most restaurants have one or two things going for them. Maybe food or maybe location or maybe service. Rarely is there a restaurant that excels at all three. Rocks landing is one of these rare gems. The location and view of Crystal Lake are amazing. The small menu has something to offer everyone. And the best part was the service. The hostess was welcoming, Gabe, our waiter was charming and friendly. And the manager (owner?) came out to check on us at the culmination of the meal. This type of humble Midwest hospitality was deeply appreciated. And I hope it remains forever so.

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Madison Miranda
Such a gorgeous view! A reservation far in advance is needed. We loved sitting outside right on Crystal Lake – breathtaking – and really enjoyed their drinks. Their menu is smaller, seasonal, and intriguing. Lots of different flavors and cuisines. I would give the atmosphere and drinks a 10/10 and their food a 7.5-8/10. It was enjoyable.

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Bonnie Guigar
Staff was amazing and friendly. Great service. Beautiful location and overall ambiance was warm and welcoming. Food was very pretty to look at and delicious.

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Anna Bedford
Mariah is easily the least welcoming, accommodating, or friendly hostess I’ve ever come across. I have worked in hospitality for years and my whole family was baffled by the way she treated us. There was a confusion with our reservation and we admittedly messed up the date. When we asked if they had any other availability that evening, she smiled and said “no” smugly. I was on resy and saw they had availability for a later time that night and when I asked if we could put our names down and come back later she said “I suppose” and rolled her eyes. When we came back, she looked panicked that we were 10 minutes early for the reservation and said “you’ll have to wait on the patio” to which I asked if she could turn on the heater because it was 60°. She, again, rolled her eyes and said “it’s not like you’ll be out there for a long time” and I said 10 minutes is long enough, can you please just turn it on if we can’t wait inside. She told me she couldn’t, but would find someone. She never did. When our table was ready, she didn’t even look at us and just exclaimed “your tables ready.” We were hoping to have a nice evening out and it seemed like she genuinely didn’t want our business. We were by no means being difficult and she was condescending and pretentious during every interaction. They were out of a lot of entree options, so I opted to have an app as an entree. My mom got the halibut and it was incredibly over cooked, but we didn’t want to complain because we felt like they already were bothered by us. When we finished our meal, I asked to take my leftovers to go, and they wouldn’t give me a box. Besides that debacle, our waitress was attentive and nice. There are plenty of better places in Frankfort that have friendly service. Don’t waste your time or money.

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Brad Stoecker
We have eaten at many places in NW Michigan but this restaurant is truly one of the best. The view is amazing. The food is phenomenal. The owners are gracious hosts. We will definitely be back. The sea bream was perfectly prepared. The service was first class!

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Mike Corby
We finally were able to enjoy a dinner at Rock’s Landing recently. We live about an hour south and saw this quaint spot on our frequent M22 trips. The menu looked spectacular and the wine list too…..oh, and the setting!

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