mixed greens, bleu cheese, strawberries, apples, Traverse City dried cherries, cinnamon raisin bread croutons, toasted pecans and cherry-maple vinaigrette
Mesa Chopped^
11.79
chopped lettuce, blackened chicken, grilled sweet corn and red peppers, white cheddar, fried garbanzo beans, tortilla crisps and chipotle ranch dressing
Crispy Chicken^
10.99
mixed greens, dried apricots, pecans, Traverse City dried cherries tossed in a maple-mustard vinaigrette, topped with crispy chicken tenders and flatbread croutons
Classic Caesar^
7.99
chopped lettuce, shredded parmesan, french bread croutons and creamy caesar dressing
Specialty Soups
New England Clam Chowder
5.99
traditional, creamy New England-style clam chowder with plenty of potatoes, clams, bacon and topped with parsley
Blue Water Chili
5.99
hearty chili made with beef, bacon and Italian sausage
Famous Mac & Cheese
House Mac & Cheese
9.99
cavatappi noodles, bold white five cheese blend and fried parmesan
Loaded Mac & Cheese
13.49
cavatappi noodles, bold white five cheese blend, house smoked chicken, sweet peas, asparagus and cherry tomatoes with baked cheddar bread crumbs and fried parmesan
Lobster Mac & Cheese
19.99
cavatappi noodles, bold white five cheese blend, poached Maine lobster, sweet peas, roasted corn, old bay bread crumbs, fresh herbs and fried parmesan
Grilled, Stacked or Stuffed
Add a small house salad, caesar salad or side of mac & cheese $4.59
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
10.49
Michigan slow-cooked tender BBQ pork, topped with sweet crispy noodle slaw and cheddar with salt and pepper fries
Freighters Buffalo Bird
12.29
grilled chicken breast smothered in Frank's buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce and tomato with salt and pepper fries
French Dip
12.29
shaved roast sirloin cooked in a pepper au jus on ciabatta bread, topped with horseradish sauce and crispy onion straws with salt and pepper fries
Perch Sandwich
13.99
Michigan craft beer battered perch with chopped lettuce, sliced tomato and house-made tartar sauce on a toasted bun with salt and pepper fries
Fish Tacos
11.99
Michigan craft beer battered fish, fresh pico, white cheddar, sweet crispy noodle slaw and cilantro sour cream with tortilla chips
Mesa Chicken Wrap
10.29
blackened chicken, chopped lettuce, grilled sweet corn and red peppers, white cheddar, fried garbanzo beans, chipotle ranch dressing in a flour tortilla with salt and pepper fries
Burgers
Pick your Protein | You may substitute the protein for grilled chicken, portobello mushroom or a fried egg at no charge
The Freight Burger* ^
10.79
USDA choice ground chuck, tomato, lettuce and shredded dill pickle with salt and pepper fries
Lumberjack Burger* ^
12.79
USDA choice ground chuck, applewood smoked bacon, crispy onion straws, smoked gouda cheese and maple-bourbon sauce with salt and pepper fries
Diablo Burger* ^
12.29
USDA choice chipotle spiced ground chuck, bacon, pepper jack, crispy onions straws and ancho-chili aioli with salt and pepper fries
Michigan Turkey Burger* ^
10.99
Michigan ground turkey, roasted corn elotes, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato with salt and pepper fries
Burgers - Make It Your Own
Add a 1/2lb. USDA patty $4 | Add a topping $1
Cheese
cheddar, swiss, bleu, white cheddar, monterey jack, smoked gouda, pepper jack
Add a small house salad, caesar salad or side of mac & cheese $4.59
Zip Chick
13.99
lightly breaded chicken breast cooked in Detroit zip sauce with white wine, butter, tomato, artichoke hearts, capers, mushrooms and snap peas with Chef's mashed potatoes
Beer Battered Chicken Strips
12.49
Michigan craft beer battered chicken strips with salt and pepper fries, served with your choice of sauce: Twisted BBQ, McClure's bloody mary ranch, maple-sriracha or redhot honey
Southwest Grilled Chicken Carbonara
13.79
tender grilled chicken, sliced asparagus, chopped applewood smoked bacon, shredded parmesan cheese and Michigan scallions on linguine in a chipotle cream sauce
Hand Cut New York Strip* ^
21.99
12oz. USDA NY strip, char-grilled with garlic butter, Chefs mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Add Bleu Cheese, Sautéed Onions or Mushrooms
1
Add Detroifs Famous Zip Sauce
1
Bourbon-Maple Grilled Salmon* ^
19.99
fresh grilled atlantic salmon topped with a maple-bourbon glaze, with Chef's mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Parmesan Crusted Whitefish
17.99
parmesan and panko crusted Lake Superior whitefish, roasted redskin potatoes, seasonal vegetables with lemon butter
Fish and Chips
14.99
Michigan craft beer battered fish with waffle fries and house-made tartar sauce
Galley Perch
18.99
perch sautéed in garlic butter served with mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day and tartar sauce
*Notice: Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. ^Menu items may be customized to fit a gluten free diet