The Den Restaurant in Houghton, Michigan, is a welcoming dining destination where quality food, thoughtful service, and a comfortable atmosphere come together to create a memorable experience. Conveniently located at 210 Shelden Ave, The Den has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, earning an impressive 4.50-star rating from 659 reviews.
Whether guests are stopping in for a relaxed breakfast, a lively dinner, or a quiet solo meal, the restaurant offers the kind of dependable, high-quality experience that makes people want to return again and again.
What sets The Den apart is the breadth of its service and the care behind every visit. Guests can choose from dine-in service, outdoor seating, takeaway, kerbside pickup, delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy their meal in the way that best fits their day.
The menu and drink offerings are equally appealing, featuring comfort food, healthy options, local specialties, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food, along with a standout selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and dessert.
Known for breakfast, brunch, dinner, and dessert, The Den delivers a full dining experience supported by table service, a bar on site, and a reputation for great beer, cocktails, coffee, and wine.
The atmosphere adds even more to the appeal. With a casual yet cozy setting that can also feel quiet, trendy, and upmarket depending on the occasion, The Den is well suited for everything from a laid-back meal to a more polished night out.
Accessibility is also a priority, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities available to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests.
Add in convenient planning options like reservations, as well as payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, and The Den Restaurant stands out as an inviting, dependable choice for anyone seeking great food, excellent drinks, and a welcoming place to gather in Houghton.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
We came in for brunch one day with some friend from out of town and the food was great I had biscuits and gravy and my wife had a salad and my buddy had something sorry I can’t remember but the atmosphere was good timing and food quality was great. The service was excellent. I think our server was named Abby. Everything came out with perfection or drinks were never empty emptied. Everything was explained when asked overall great experience.
The den has a warm calming atmosphere, very woodsy as the name suggests! The waitresses are very pleasant and welcoming. I had the duck breast with parsnip purée. The parsnip purée was sweet and earthy, the spinach was fresh and bitter, and the wine reduction rich and tangy, so they all the sides blended perfectly. The duck was cooked nicely medium rare, but the fat was chewy, not rendered and the skin was soft. I could tell it was a good quality cut, and really wish there had been that crispy juicy skin that you get with duck. The blueberries were odd for me so I set them to the side (something a bit less sweet and more tart, like a pear, would have been better) All in all it was a good dish and I wouldn’t mind eating it again. For dessert I had the tuxedo cake, which was perfectly fluffy, moist and not too sweet. I’ll definitely be returning!
My son and I stopped in here late one Saturday. The service was amazing. We had The Den Burger & Blackened Steakbites Sandwiche, which were both delicious. Truffle fries & house chips 🤤 Then we finished off the night with some of their bread pudding. Amazing. We'll definitely be back.
So many things on the menu I wanted to try. I went with the French dip but got it plain. Bread was soft and meat was very flavorful. Fries were crispy and hot. Can't wait to come back!
We loved our meal at the Den. 5 stars highly recommend. The Brussel sprouts were out of this world. My husband got the beast burger and said it was amazing. I ordered the Nordic chicken and it was perfect. Unique tasty menu and excellent service. We will be back the next time we are in Houghton.
We visited a few restaurants during our stay in Houghton, MI, and I have to say that The DEN was the best. There are many dishes away from the mainstream, which is a very pleasant change from the otherwise rather monotonous American mishmash.
I had been traveling in search or real fresh food with some green vegetables. They served me an amazing dish with salmon and asparagus. Not only that, I have a service dog and they sat me in the patio and brought my dog a small container with water! Just awesome! I will definitely be back here and I encourage others to come have a delicious meal.
I cannot recommend this place enough. I suggest it to everyone I can. My husband and I have been going here for a few years now as our go-to dinner date spot. I have never been disappointed out of the many times we’ve come here. The steak is PHENOMENAL (my all-time fave) but I also highly recommend the beast burger and the meatloaf. The mixed drinks are amazing and I’ve tried a variety of their wines - every single one was fantastic. Always take advantage of their specials too, the chef manages to whip up the tastiest things like the rack of elk in one of the attached pictures and the wontons. We have also never once had a bad server. The bartenders and waitresses/waiters are excellent and provide great service even when they’re super busy. This is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in the area!
Absolutely amazing food and space! We ordered the Mushroom Ravioli and the Den Burger to share. By god it was probably the best burger I have had in 2025! Highly suggest both entrees! We subbed for the truffle fries and they did not disappoint.
Absolutely loved eating here with my family. The food is fabulous, flavorful, and gorgeous in its presentation. They were so great with my 16-month-old daughter and brought over a booster seat and high chair to ensure we had options for my daughter to sit in. This place was hopping during the day and evening even during a busy work week. It is the perfect place to eat! We are huge fans of the duck, fries, and fish.
Common questions about The Den Restaurant
The Den Restaurant is located at 210 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931, United States, Houghton, MI, United States.
You can reach The Den Restaurant by calling +1 906-523-7065.
The Den Restaurant has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 659 customer reviews.
The Den Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Den Restaurant features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Den Restaurant features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Den Restaurant features the following popular for: Breakfast, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Den Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Den Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Den Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Den Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy, Upmarket.
The Den Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
The Den Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Den Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Den Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Den Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
The Den Restaurant features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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