EAT
DINING OPTIONS
Tawas Bay Beach Resort offers a variety of dining options and menus. We have a full service restaurant and lounge, along with our famous beach bar and banquet facilities.
QUICK LINKS
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 5/24 Bikini’s Beach Bar Opens for the season!
Like Buffets? We offer 3 Grand Buffets throughout the year: Easter, Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving. Learn More
Looking for Wedding information? Click Here
Looking for Private Parties and Special Events? Click Here
QUICK LINKS
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 5/24 Bikini’s Beach Bar Opens for the season!
Like Buffets? We offer 3 Grand Buffets throughout the year: Easter, Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving. Learn More
Looking for Wedding information? Click Here
Looking for Private Parties and Special Events? Click Here
Bayside Restaurant
RESERVATIONS & INFO 989.362.8600
HOURS
SUNDAY – THURSDAY 7:00AM – 10:00PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7:00AM – 11:00PM
Bayside Lounge
RESERVATIONS & INFO 989.362.8600
HOURS
SUNDAY 12:00PM – 10:00PM
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 3:30PM – 10:00PM
THURSDAY & FRIDAY 3:30PM – 2:00AM
SATURDAY 12:00PM – 2:00AM
Bikini's Beach Bar and Grill
RESERVATIONS & INFO 989.362.8600
HOURS
SUNDAY – THURSDAY CLOSED FOR SEASON
FRIDAY & SATURDAY CLOSED FOR SEASON
BAYSIDE MENU
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST SERVED DAILY FROM 8:00AM – 11:00AM. AVAILABLE FOR ROOM SERVICE AND TAKEOUT.
BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET
You can ask for just the whites, we won’t hold it against you. $8
Omelet Additions:
Meat $2 each
Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage, Ham
Cheese $1 each
Cheddar, Cheddar Blend, Pepperjack, American, Feta
Vegetables $0.75 each
Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Spinach, Tomato
SPANISH OMELET
Chorizo sausage, avocado, red onion and pepper jack cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream. $10
VEGGIE WHITE OMELET
Peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomato, and your choice of cheese. $10
PANCAKES
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes and bacon. $8
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST
Rich and moist, thick sliced whole grain banana bread, washed with egg, pure vanilla, cream, and grilled to a golden brown. Topped with caramel topping and two slices of bacon. $10
MR. BENNY
Two perfectly poached eggs atop shaved ham, English muffin toast with scratch hollandaise and green onion. $10
Make it a Seafood Benny
With fresh lobster, crab or shrimp $14
THE GREAT SCOTT
Our breakfast chef has created a fluffy three egg omelet stuffed with hash browns, Italian sausage, ham, blended cheese, and topped with house sausage gravy, served with home fries and toast. $10
TAWAS BAY BEACH SKILLET
Country style home fries tossed with peppers,
mushrooms, onions, ham, cheddar blend and your choice of eggs. $9
Ask for a side of sausage gravy $1
BAYSIDE SUNRISE THE BEST ON THE BAY
2 eggs, choice of meats, potato and toast. $9
Add two buttermilk pancakes. $2
HEARTY OATMEAL
Creamy with a touch of cinnamon and brown sugar. Served with warm banana bread. $7
LUNCH
LUNCH SERVED DAILY FROM 11:00AM – 3:00PM. AVAILABLE FOR ROOM SERVICE AND TAKEOUT.
STARTERS
POPPERS
Smoked in house! Bacon wrapped around cream cheese stuffed jalapeños. Served with raspberry bourbon sauce. $10
WINGS
Your Choice:
Six Smoked, Eight Boneless, or Six Jumbo Traditional.
Tossed in your choice of Texas Pete Buffalo, “TBBR” BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Asian Ginger or Kentucky Bourbon. $12
SEAFOOD SPINACH DIP
Tender bits of lobster and crab tossed with a four cheese blend, spinach, and artichoke hearts, then topped with Provolone & Parmesan Cheese, baked to a golden brown with crispy garlic baguettes. $10
NACHO GRANDE SUPREME
Piled high with tasty taco meat, Mexican cheese blend, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, black olives, chips and side of fire roasted salsa. $11
Substitute chicken $3 OR pulled pork $4
BRUSCHETTA
Fresh chopped garlic, basil, onions and diced tomatoes served on a crispy baguettes with Parmesan cheese. $9
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
Breaded shrimp with sweet chili sauce drizzled on top. $12
SALADS
RASPBERRY WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD
Chilled mixed greens, Bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and char-grilled chicken. Served with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. $12
BAYSIDE CAESAR
Tender romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, a hand pressed garlic herb focaccia crouton, then sprinkled with Parmesan Romano cheese blend. $9
Add chicken $3 OR fresh salmon $5
GREEK BORN MEXICAN SALAD
Avocado, marinated yellow tomatoes, kalamata olives, roasted beets, red onions, cucumber, blended peppers, feta cheese, tossed with house lemon champagne dressing or cilantro lime dressing. $11
CHICKEN BLT WEDGE
Grilled marinated chicken atop a head of baby iceberg lettuce, with bacon, yellow marinated tomatoes, and Bleu cheese crumbles. $11
HOUSE SALAD
Grape tomato, cucumber, red onion, and house made croutons atop fresh greens. $5
DRESSING CHOICES
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, House Carolina, Buttermilk Ranch, Thousand Island, Bleu Cheese, Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette, Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette
(all dressings made in house)
HANDHELDS
SERVED WITH HOUSE CUT FRENCH FRIES
CLASSIC BLT
Maple and pepper bacon, baby iceberg, tomato and aioli, served on your choice of toasted bread. $10
Add cheese $1
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN CLUB
Buttermilk marinated chicken breast lightly tossed with house blend of seasonings, prepared crisp and topped with bacon, ham, Swiss cheese and chipotle aioli. $12
CRISPY COD
A generous portion of center cut cod, fried crispy and topped with American cheese, lettuce and tartar sauce. $11
NACHO GRANDE SUPREME
Piled high with tasty taco meat, Mexican cheese blend, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, black olives, chips and side of fire roasted salsa. $11
Substitute chicken $3 OR pulled pork $4
HOUSE SMOKED PASTRIMI
Chef created shaved pastrami, topped with coleslaw, house Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese stacked on rye bread. $10
FRENCH DIP
Shaved roast beef, dipped in Au Jus, topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, Swiss & Provolone cheeses on a garlic hoagie bun. $12
SOUTHERN STYLE PULLED PORK
House smoked pork topped with coleslaw, Carolina and “TBBR” BBQ sauces. $9
CUBAN
Tender pan-fried pork ribeye stacked with ham, melted Swiss cheese and topped with house mustard aioli and pickles. Served on a garlic hoagie. $11
BURGERS
SERVED WITH HOUSE CUT FRENCH FRIES
THE "PASSIONATE" BURGER
House blend ground beef topped with our homemade jalapeño poppers, nested onion straws, Pepper Jack cheese and pickled jalapeños. $12
BACKYARD BBQ BURGER
House blend ground beef with the ultimate flavor combination of bacon, “TBBR” BBQ sauce with nested onion straws, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese. $11
BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER
House blend ground beef with lettuce, tomato and onion. $11
Premium Toppings $2 each
Bacon, Ham, Pastrami, Pulled Pork, BBQ Brisket
Toppings $.75 each
Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Fire Roasted Peppers & Onions Blend, Jalapeño, Black or Green Olives, Pickles, Fried egg
Cheeses $1 each
American, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Bleu Cheese
Sauces $.25 each
House Aioli, TBBR BBQ, Kentucky Bourbon, Garlic Parmesan, Asian Ginger
The Modern American
V Vegetarian GF Gluten Free
BABY SPRING FLING SALAD
Baby kale, Bleu cheese crumbles, double smoked
bacon, chargrilled chicken, fresh strawberries, and red
onion, served with house vinaigrette dressing. $12 GF
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
The impossible burger has all the flavor and protein of a beef burger but it’s made from plants. Served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a mildly flavorful red pepper bun. Served with your choice of French fries, coleslaw or side tossed salad. $12 V
SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA
An original Italian dish is now gluten free! With onion, jalapeño, corn, fresh basil, white wine,stewed tomatoes, garlic and cream cheese. $20 GF
RATATOUILLE PASTA
A hearty country dish from the Provence of France, also known as Ratatouille Nicoise, consisting of gluten free penne pasta, onions, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted red peppers. $19 V GF
Cauliflower Pizza!
V Vegetarian GF Gluten Free
VEGETARIAN
Spinach, portabella mushrooms, red onions, grape tomatoes,
baked to perfection on a cauliflower pizza crust. $13 V GF
CHEESE
Premium cheese blend consisting of the finest part skim
mozzarella, creamy muenster, & sharp unsmoked provolone. $11 V GF
MEATLOVERS
Pepperoni, sausage, bacon and ham, with delicious gluten free cheese. $14 GF
"TASTE OF SICILY"
Red peppers, red onions, pepperoni, sausage, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction. $14 GF
DINNER
DINNER SERVED DAILY FROM 11:00AM – 10:00PM. AVAILABLE FOR ROOM SERVICE AND TAKEOUT.
FORK AND KNIFE
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAK
Marinated and lightly pan seared, topped with Tuscan tomato and basil sauce. Your choice of potato and vegetable. $23
FRESH SALMON
Blackened with lemon caper butter or pan seared with lemon basil oil. Served with choice of potato and vegetable. $20
PAN FRIED BLUEGILL
With lemon caper butter. Served with choice of potato and vegetable. $18
COD DINNER
Lightly battered with old south seasoned breading and deep fried crisp with a moist flaky center. Served with house fries and coleslaw. $14
HONEY CHICKEN
We take our buttermilk chicken, lightly seasoned and deep fried, drizzle it with honey and bake it to perfection. Served with your choice of potato and vegetable. $12
PORK RIBEYE
Southern pan-fried pork ribeye served with your choice of potato and vegetable. $12
STEAKS
Fresh cut, seasoned and grilled to order
RASPBERRY WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD
8 oz. choice natural center cut sirloin. Rich beef flavor with a moderately firm bite. Served with your choice of potato and vegetable. $22
RIBEYE
Choice USDA hand carved, well marbled, prized for juiciness and flavor. Char-grilled to your liking.
12 oz. – $26 OR 8 oz. – $18
Add sautéed mushrooms and onions $1.99
SMOKE HOUSE
BABY BACK RIBS
Seasoned and house smoked to perfection
Half Slab $18 Full Slab $24
HALF SMOKED CHICKEN
House rubbed and smoked. $16
BEEF BRISKET
Smoked 12 hours, sliced and topped with TBBR BBQ sauce. Tender, juicy and delicious. $19
PULLED PORK
House smoked and smothered in our Carolina style and TBBR BBQ sauces. $12
TWO MEAT SAMPLER
Choice of two. $18
1/4 slab ribs
1/4 smoked chicken
1/4 lb brisket
1/4 lb pulled pork
PASTA
BAKED SEAFOOD FLORENTINE
Choice of sautéed lobster, jumbo lump crab or shrimp mixed with onions, peppers, mushrooms and spinach, tossed with Penne pasta in a cream sauce. Topped with five cheese blend and baked to a golden brown. $20
ALFREDO
Your choice of blackened chicken or steak, tossed with homemade creamy alfredo sauce and broccoli. Served with focaccia garlic bread. $16
MIGHTY MAC AND CHEESE
Lobster and Grilled Shrimp with green onion. $17
ADD TO ANY ENTREE
Sautéed Shrimp (3) $4
Blue Gill (3) $8
Salmon Fillet (1) $5
SIDES
SIDE CHOICES
Mac-N-Cheese
Yukon Gold Mashed
Coleslaw
House French Fries
Cheesy Potatoes
Vegetable of the Day
DESSERTS
MADE FRESH DAILY
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Wild Berry Sauce $5
Key Lime Pie $5
Cannolis Two for $5
Cheesecake Flavor of the week $6
BAYSIDE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
2019 BAYSIDE LOUNGE FALL SCHEDULE
SEPT 2019
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Karaoke w/ DJ Mad Dog Mac
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8pm
Fridays @ 9pm
Saturdays 7th Mad Dog Mac, 14th Ernest, 21st Flipside, 28th Ernest ALL STARTING @ 9pm
October 2019
Thursdays @ 8pm and Fridays @ 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Mad Dog Mac
Saturdays 5th Ernest, 12th Ernest, 19th Ernest, 26th Bob H ALL STARTING @ 9pm
November 2019
Thursdays @ 8pm and Fridays @ 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Mad Dog Mac
Saturdays 2nd Ernest, 9th Flipside, 16th Bob H, 23rd Flipside, 30th Mad Dog Mac ALL STARTING @ 9pm
December 2019
Thursdays @ 8pm and Fridays @ 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Mad Dog Mac
Saturdays 7th Flipside, 14th Ernest, 21st DJ Mad Dog Mac, 28th Ernest ALL STARTING @ 9p
Tuesday 31st NYE!!!
Mad Dog Mac in the Lounge starting @9pm
Ernest in the Banquet Room starting @9pm
Subject to change, please call to confirm.
OUR GRAND BUFFETS
The Bayside Restaurant does three grand buffets throughout the year.
Easter, Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving.
Please call ahead for reservations. 989.362.8600
CONTACT US
RESERVATIONS 989.362.8600
EMAIL guestservices@tawasbaybeachresort.com
ADDRESS 300 East Bay Street. East Tawas, Michigan 48730
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