The Golden Stag

05/31/2026

This Saturday, June 6. The Golden Stag will be having a lemonade stand for our employee Graeleigh. We will open the restaurant (bar only) early at 2:00. The bar will be open with special lemon cocktails and N/A cocktails.🍸🍋
All proceeds in these two hours prior to our normal 4:00 opening will go to help little G.
We will continue all evening having a percentage of our sales going directly to help her with the on going costs of her treatments.
🚨The first Ten people to donate $100 or more will receive a $25 Stag gift card.
We will be bartending with little G..so here is your chance to have fun, support an amazing cause and meet our little celebrity 🍋🍸🧐

Lemonade Stand Day will support Manistee teen battling rare cancer
Click the link in the comments 👇️

05/31/2026

Come spend your Sunday enjoying some of our most popular Golden Stag favorites! 🦌

Greek Martini 🍸
Award winning Greek gin and dry vermouth, chilled and served with cheese stuffed olives.

Golden Hour 🌿
Vodka, limoncello, St. Germain, fresh mint, and soda for a light and refreshing summer cocktail.

Abbacchio A Scottadito 🥩
Grilled lamb chops glazed with garlic and shallots, served over basmati pine nut rice with mint marmalade.

Chilean Sea Bass 🐟
Fresh Chilean sea bass topped with a lemon, tarragon, and champagne beurre blanc, served over forbidden black rice.

These guest favorites have earned their place on our menu for a reason. Whether you’re craving a handcrafted cocktail, perfectly prepared seafood, or our signature lamb chops, we’d love to serve you today. 🦌

05/26/2026

Live Piano Thursday May 28th at The Golden Stag! 🎶

We’re thrilled to welcome back world-class pianist Nikita Sokolov for another unforgettable evening of live music at The Golden Stag—tonight! 🎹

Originally from Kazakhstan, Nikita’s remarkable journey took him to the Moscow Conservatory by age 6 and later to Los Angeles, where he trained with elite instructors and earned top accolades in international piano competitions across LA, Vienna, and Moscow 🏆

Now a proud Northern Michigan resident, Nikita brings his extraordinary talent to Downtown Manistee tonight with a stunning repertoire featuring Mozart, Chopin, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Gershwin, and more 🎼

Performance: May 28th @ 6:30–8:00 PM 🕖
No cover – just great music, food & drinks 🎟️

Plan the perfect romantic evening out—enjoy an elevated dinner experience, stay for the music, and make it a night to remember 💫

Reservations available by phone after 3 PM on business days or online anytime:
thegoldenstagrestaurant.com 🌐

05/22/2026

✨ On special this weekend at The Golden Stag!✨

Pan seared Alaskan halibut in a lemon caper dill and white wine sauce served over basmati rice 🐟🍋🍷

Stop in over Memorial Day weekend to try this special along with your favorite Golden Stag dishes and cocktails. We look forward to celebrating the holiday weekend with you! ✨

05/20/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend is here and we’re open all weekend long so you can get your Golden Stag favorites. 🍽️✨

Whether you’re craving wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, cocktails on the patio, or a family dinner out, we’ve got you covered. Stop in, relax, and enjoy the holiday with us. 🍷🔥

We’ll be open regular hours on Memorial Day. See you soon! 🦌

05/16/2026

Two weeks from today, join us at Portage Point Resort for an evening of connection, conversation, and beautiful waterfront views at Chamber UnTapped, sponsored by Edward Jones - Reau Wealth Management Group!

Register here: https://business.manisteechamber.com/events/details/chamber-untapped-may-2026-2739

05/14/2026

Our Thursday Night Couple’s special is starting at 4pm this evening, so come on out and have some food and drinks with someone special! 🥂 🥘

05/13/2026

Never Ending Pasta & Salad Wednesdays ! 🍝🥗

For just $29.99, enjoy unlimited servings of:

- Fresh, flavorful salads including our House Greek and Caesar. 🥗
- Hearty pasta dishes, including Creamy Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Florentine, and more. 🍝
- Warm, house-fired pita bread to round out the perfect meal. 🥖

This dine-in exclusive is available every Wednesday for a limited time only—don’t miss out! Reserve your table today! 🥂

05/11/2026

✨ Mini Mondays at The Golden Stag ✨

Mondays just got a lot more fun starting this Monday.

Join us for Mini Mondays, where the martinis are small but the experience is big.

🍸 $7 Mini Martinis
Choose from:
Espresso • Cosmo • Lemon Drop • Appletini • Classic Martini (clean or dirty)

🍽 Mini Foods to match the vibe:
• Tini Tawook with bread & extras
• Mini House Salad
• Pint-Sized Pizzas like Pros & Fig, BBQ Pollo, Bee Sting, Greek Powers, and more

👥 Bring friends and share a Martini Flight of
16 Mini Martinis for $100

📸 Want to make the night memorable?
Add a Polaroid camera + film for $20 and capture the evening.

Mini drinks. Mini bites. Maximum fun.

Reserve your table and make Monday your new favorite night.

05/08/2026

Great Lakes Perch is back on at The Stag 🎣

Come stop in and enjoy some of the best the Great Lakes have to offer!