Ellison Lounge Menu
A Menu Curated by Chef Bob for the Shoreline Winter Residency This winter, The Ellison Inn & Lounge is honored to welcome Chef Bob and the Shoreline crew for a special seasonal residency. Our menu has been thoughtfully curated by Chef Bob, blending comfort and classic favorites with dishes crafted exclusively for the cozy, fireside ambiance of our mid-century lounge. Every plate reflects Bob’s signature approach with fresh, flavorful, and rooted in Door County tradition, while embracing the warmth and ease of winter dining. From elevated comfort food to familiar favorites with a seasonal twist, this menu was created to make you feel right at home. Settle in, savor something special, and enjoy this limited-time collaboration bringing Shoreline’s hospitality into the heart of Ellison Bay for the season. Hours: Thursdays 4:00 - 8:00 Fridays and Saturdays 4:00 - 9:00 Sunday Brunch 9:00 - 1:00
Appetizers
These dishes are great for sharing
Irish Meatballs
Local lamb, ground beef, stout gravy, toasted baguette, chive, parmesan
$16
Ellison Shrimp
Tempura shrimp, creamy siracha slaw, remoulade, scallions
$17
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Whipped chevre, cranberry & roasted jalapeno tapenade, toasted baguette
$15
Wings
10 wings served naked or tossed in 1 of our signature sauces.../garlic parmesan
$12
Deviled Egg of the Moment
Creative spins on a Midwest classic, see server for details on current offering
per egg
$4
Salads
Cranberry Apple Walnut
Mixed greens, fresh cranberries, toasted walnuts, red onion, gala apple, smoked blue cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
$14
Grilled Caesar
Charred romaine, house caesar dressing, heirloom cherry tomato, crouton, parmesan
$11
*Wedge*
Crisp iceberg, pork belly, smoked blue cheese, soft boiled egg, minced red onion, cherry tomato, blue cheese french dressing, fresh chive
$13
Soup
French Onion
$8
Soup of the day
$6
Mains
A diverse range of flavorful dishes which are all sourced daily and locally
Chicken & Waffles
Crispy fried buttermilk chicken thighs, pearl sugar waffle, arugula salad, cinnamon orange butter, hot honey drizzle, seasonal vegetables
$29
Jambalaya
Andouille sausage, chicken thigh, tempura shrimp, melded with trinity vegetables, IPA tomato sauce, served with dirty rice & hushpuppies
$26
Braised Beef Short Rib
Braised bone in short rib with stout gravy, sweet potato crisp, choice of potato, seasonal vegetable
$41
Pork Chop
16 oz bone in chop, finished with apricot brandy spiced chutney, herb gremolata, choice of potato, & seasonal vegetables
$38
Pretzel Crusted Whitefish
Henriksens whitefish dredged in house pretzel breading, deep fried & finished with orange cinnamon butter, coleslaw, rye bread, choice of potato seasonal vegetables
$34
Mac N Cheese
Cavatappi pasta tossed in rich 4 cheese sauce, topped with herb parmesan breadcrumb & crisp bacon
$20
Wild Mushroom Chicken
Lightly breaded & pan fried chicken breasts finished with rich wild mushroom & dijon cream sauce, served with choice of potato & seasonal sauteed vegetables
$28
*Crispy Cajun Salmon*
Cajun rubbed crispy skin Atlantic salmon topped with house crab cake & finished with tangy remoulade sauce & scallions, served with choice of potato and seasonal vegetables
$39
Desserts
Our desserts are made in house by our pastry chef
Cherry Cobbler & Vanilla Ice Cream
$10
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$9
Brunch
Buffet Style Brunch $24 Scrambled eggs, Sausage links, Bacon, Seasoned home fries, French toast with strawberries and whipped cream, Hot honey chicken biscuits, Chef Bob's Biscuits & Gravy, Fresh assorted fruits, Fruit and yogurt parfaits, Bagels & Assorted Schmears, Assorted Muffins, Doughnuts
Drinks
Juice
Options: Orange or cranberry juice
$3
Soft drink
RC Cola, Diet RC Cola, 7up. Diet 7up, Dr Pepper, Squirt, Lemonade
$3
Coffee
Freshly roasted coffee, brewed in-house
$3
Hot Tea
$3
Wine
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
$10
White Wine
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
$10
Sparkling
Prosecco
$10
Beer
Variety of Draft beers and Domestic, Imported and Craft bottled beers
Domestic Bottled Beer
Budweiser $4 Bud Light $4 Miller High Life $4 Miller Light $4 Michelob Ultra $4 Busch Light $4 Hamms $4 Coors Light $4 Coors Banquet $4 Leinenkugel Original $4
Single serve
$4
Draft - Seasonal and Rotating New Glarus
New Glarus Spotted Cow, Fat Squirrel and Seasonal option
Spotted Cow
$5
Seasonal
$6
Import/Craft Bottled Beer
Modelo $5 Badger State BRW-SKI $6 Lienenkugel Seasonal - Mocha Stout $6 Stillmank Wisco Disco $7 Stillmank Guava Juiced IPA $7 Delta Dawn Fruit Punch Seltzer 10mg THC $7
Single serve
$5
Seasonal
$6
Craft
$7
NA Beer
Non-alcoholic Beer
Athletic Upside Down
$5
Athletic Run Wild IPA
$5
Cocktails
Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Martini's, Paper Plane, Spiced Cranberry Coupe
Mocktails
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Cranberry Ginger Fizz
$8
Chocolate Espresso No-Tini
$8
Kid Menu
House Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi noodles tossed in our house four cheese sauce and topped with cheddar cheese
$9
Chicken Strips
3 crispy strips| choice of: ranch or BBQ Served with choice of fries or a fruit cu
$8
Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortillas with seasoned melty cheese Served with choice of fries or a fruit cup
$8
Cheese Burger
¼ lb smash burger topped with American cheese On a brioche bun Served with choice of fries or a fruit cup *add lettuce, tomato, onion upon request
$9
Grilled PB & J
Grilled Texas toast filled with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly Served with choice of fries or a fruit cup
$7
Drinks: + Free Refills
Juice: Orange | Cranberry Milk: White | Chocolate Soda: RC | Diet RC | Dr. Pepper | 7up | Diet 7up | lemonade | Squirt
$3.50