The Golden Stag Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Golden Stag, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Manistee, Michigan. This stylish eatery invites you with its warm ambiance and attentive service, perfect for both casual dining and special occasions.
The menu is a delightful journey through Mediterranean flavors, highlighted by favorites like the Aegean pizza and the fig and prosciutto pizza, which have garnered rave reviews from diners. Indulge in their wood-fired pizzas, boasting a perfect blend of freshness and creativity. For those seeking heartier offerings, dishes like shrimp scampi and elk are must-tries, complemented by a range of delectable desserts including the homemade baklava.
Whether sitting indoors near the windows or enjoying the fresh air outside, every meal at The Golden Stag promises a memorable experience curated with passion and care. Don't miss out on this incredible dining destination!
Specialty Pasta
Pasta Carbonara
Sauteed pancetta with quartered portobello mushrooms, deglazed with white wine and served in a garlic cream sauce. Tossed in fettuccine, and garnished with sweet peas.
The Golden Beurre Blanc
Fresh sauteed shrimp in a lemon scampi beurre blanc sauce, tossed in squid ink pasta with golden flakes.
Alfredo Classico
Quartered portobello mushrooms in a creamy garlic and shallot bechamel, tossed in fettuccine.
Creamy Heirloom
Sauteed heirloom tomatoes blended in a San Marzano, parmesan and cream sauce. Tossed in cavatappi.
Pesto Chicken Fettuccine
Hammered tender chicken breast, sauteed with sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Deglazed with white wine and served in a pesto garlic cream over fettuccine
Chicken Verdura Fresca
sun-dried tomatoes over penne rigate with free range chicken breast.
Small Caesar Salad
Side Wood Fired Pita
Side Vegan Grape Leaves
Side Hummus W/Feta
Small Greek Salad
Small House Salad
Side Tabbouleh
Sides
Starters & Salads
Scampi Infilzata
Garlic, shallot and lemon butter scampi served over four royal red shrimp atop of wood-fired focaccia.
Burrata De Caprese
Fresh creamy Burrata served with heirloom tomatoes, balsamic drizzle, fresh spinach, and Himalayan salt. Served with our signature toast points.
Mediterranean Trio
Fresh hummus, tabbouleh, vegan stuffed grape leaves, topped with feta, pine nuts, and a lemon tahini drizzle. Served with house-fired pita.
Golden Greek Salad
Grilled feta, roasted golden beets, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives and fresh tomato. Served over crisp greens with lemon Greek dressing.
Saganaki
"Opa!" Seared goat cheese, served with lemon along with house-fired pita
Turkish Bison Meatballs
Our version of traditional Kofta, made with fresh bison smothered in a heirloom tomato coulis and served in a cast iron skillet.
Spanakopita
Crisp philo with spinach, feta, dill, ricotta and fresh herbs. Served with a lemon-dill glaze.
Caesar Romero Salad
Romaine, parmesan and herb encrusted croutons, and heirloom tomatoes. Served with our house-made Caesar and Romano dressing.
Craft-Your-Own Wood-Fired Pizza
Create your own wood-fired pizza with our wide assortment of fresh toppings!
The Prosciutto & Fig
Fresh fig jam, thinly sliced prosciutto, mozzarella blend, topped with walnuts, dried fig, and a balsamic reduction.
The Aegean
Fresh basil pesto, kalamata olives, tomato medley, sliced pepperoncini and red onions. Topped with feta cheese.
The Real Margherita
Fresh pulled mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, sea salt, fresh basil, with a balsamic reduction.
The Pesto Pollo
Mozzarella blend, basil pesto, tomato medley, grilled chicken breast, and Kalamata olives.
The Not-A-Rita
Hand shredded fontina cheese with sun-dried tomato, basil, pesto, pine nuts, and olive oil.
The Bee Sting
Fresh Mozzarella with San Marzano tomato sauce, soppressata, Italian sausage, hot honey and red pepper.
The Quatro
Mozzarella and fontina blend with San Marzano tomato sauce, capocollo, salami, pepperoni, and soppressato.
Wood-Fired Artisan Pizza
Specialties
The Golden Stag
Our Version of Traditional Saltimbocca: Tender Elk sauteed with shallots, garlic, fontina and prosciutto deglazed with red wine. Served with veggie and potato du jour.
Chicken Marsala
Hammered tender chicken breast sauteed with shallots, quartered portobello mushrooms and deglazed with sweet Marsala wine. Served with veggie and potato du jour.
Abbacchio A Scottadito
Garlic and shallot glazed grilled lamb chops served medium rare, over rice with mint marmalade.
Vegan Pepppers
Delicately sauteed squash with savory plant based crumble, herbs, red onion, holland pepper, and San Marzano tomato sauce served over basmati pine nut rice.
Great Lakes Perch
Fresh caught and lightly pan fried in brown butter with hazelnut, portobello mushrooms and a wilted spinach reduction over basmati pine nut rice.
Blood Orange Chicken
Free range chicken breast sauteed with a blood orange mint glaze, apricots, cranberries and pistachio. Served with veggie and potato du jour.
Chicken Marsala Over Fettuccini
Hammered tender chicken breast sauteed with shallots, quartered portobello mushrooms and deglazed with sweet Marsala wine atop fettuccini. Served with veggie and potato du jour.
Greek Rubbed Ribeye
10oz broiled and pan-seared Choice Ribeye. Medium rare and sizzling with a tarragon truffle butter. Served with veggie and potato du jour.
Lemon Chicken Piccata
Hammered tender chicken breast sauteed with a lemon caper dill sauce served over organic basmati rice with veggie du jour.
Shish Tawook
Freshly marinated chicken breast with peppers, portabella, red onion, and grape tomato. Served over organic basmati rice with a tahini drizzle, tzatziki, and cucumber tabbouleh salad.
Kids 7" Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella blend with San Marzano tomato sauce.
Kids Mac N Cheese
Wood-fired with our famous blend of cheeses.
Kids Parmesan Buttered Noodles
Fresh fettuccini with grated parmesan and butter sauce.
Kids 7" Pepperoni Pizza
Mozzarella blend with San Marzano tomato sauce and pepperoni.