The Smith family from Chicago, Ill. built the house in 1892. It was used by the Smiths as a summer home. Mr. Smith jumped from a building in Chicago in the stockmarket crash of 1929 and his widow sold the property to Otis Colby in the early 1930's. The Colby family operated a used car lot to the north of the house, the famity also operated a produce stand across the street on the lakeside for many years. The house was best known as the Colby Mansion.

  The Colbys celebrated their 50th anniversary in this house in 1957. The estate was purchased from the Colby's in the early 90's and opened as a restaurant on Labor Day weekend in 1993. Much of the house has been restored to its original character, with the only additions being a portion of the kitchen area and the enclosed porch off the lounge. As with many old homes with colorful histories, we have been told many stories about the house from our customers. One story according to a book about ghosts of the Midwest is that a ghost inhabits our basement. This was real news to us, but the customer that told us assured us it was a friendly ghost, perhaps that explains why we have never seen him. On behalf of the entire Mansion Grille Staff, welcome and enjoy your dining experience.

Address:      3029 Lake Shore Drive, St. Jospeh View Map 

Phone:         (269)982-1500

Lunch:          Tues-Fri 11:00-2:00

Dinner:         Tues-Sat 5:00-10:00

Sundays:      Memorial Day thru Labor Day 11AM-9PM
                    or Off season 4:30PM-9PM

 
Appetizers

Shrimp Rangoon, Deep fried shrimp with cream cheese and crab meat stuffing, wrapped In phlyllo dough.

Calamari, Flash fried and served with cocktail sauce.

Oysters Rockefeller, Six plump oysters topped with spinach, laced with persnod and baked, finished with hollandaise sauce.

Crab Cakes, Lump crab meat, bell peppers and scallions, pan seared and served with a remoulade sauce.

Shrimp Cocktail, Chilled jumbo gulf shrimp, with cocktail sauce.

Mansion Kabob, ( serves two) Twin skewers of beef tenderloin, chicken and shrimp. Served with cocktail, curry, horseradish sauce with your own mini-grill.

Brushetta, Crisp garlic croutons, topped with cold, diced vegetables in an Italian sauce.

Escargot, Snails baked with prosciutto, butter, spinach, garlic, and feta cheese.

Oysters on the Half Shell, Chilled oysters, served with lemon and cocktail sauce. Half dozen or dozen.

Soups & Salads

Garden Salad, A selection of garden greens topped with fresh vegetables. Served With a selection of our homemade dressing.

Caesar Salad, Crisp romaine, Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and anchovies tossed with homemade Caesar dressing. Add 1.00

Tomato Salad, Sliced fresh tomatoes, red onions and feta cheese presented atop baby greens and topped with Mansion vinaigrette.

Soup of the Day, Chef's selection of homemade soup.

French Onion Soup, Topped with garlic crouton and mozzarella cheese
Cup add 1.00 crock 2.00

Entrees

All Mansion entrees are presented with their appropriate vegetable and starch and include your choice of salad or soup.

Great Lakes Perch, Fresh filets of perch lightly dusted and pan sauteed, served with caramelized onion potatoes. 17.95

*** Salmon Mac, A fresh salmon filet, rolled in crushed macadamia nuts and pan sauteed. Topped with citrus butter and served with wild rice blend. 17.95

*** Potato Crusted Walleye, Fresh walleye filet rolled in a potato crust and pan sauteed, topped with our Basil creme sauce. Served with caramalized onion potatoes. 18.95

Lobster Tail, Jumbo cold water tail, broiled and served with drawn butter and oven baked potato. 34.95

*** Chicken Marsala, Boneless breast of chicken, pan sauteed in marsala creme sauce and fresh mushrooms. Served over angel hair pasta. 15.95

Chicken Piatro, A chicken breast stuffed with fresh spinach, bacon and sundried tomatoes. Served with a creamy Asiago sauce and caramalized onion potatoes. 16.50

Cherry Barbecue Chicken, A char-broiled boneless breast of chicken, glazed with homemade Michigan cherry barbecue glaze. Accompanied by a wild rice blend. 15.95

*** Roasted Duck, A Mansion favorite, oven roasted and served with your choice of orange or raspberry sauce. Presented with wild rice blend.18.95

Veal Piccatta, Provimi veat, tenderized, lightly dusted and pan sauteed in white wine, capers and lemon butter. Accompanied with Garlic mashed potato. 18.95

Filet Mignon, A Center-cut beef tenderloin, char-broiled to perfection and served with Marchand du Vin butter. Accompanied by new potatoes.
6oz. 19.95 8oz. 23.95

Delmonico Strip, A 14oz. strip char-broiled ribeye, grilled to perfection and served with a mushroom demi-glaze. 18.95

Baby Back Ribs, A house specialty, a full rack of pork ribs slow roasted in our own smoky Kansas City barbecue sauce. Served with caramelized onion mashed potato. 18.95

Mansion Carbonara , Cheese stuffed tortellini. tossed with prosciutto ham, fresh mushrooms, red peppers and peas in a rich Alfredo sauce. 15.95

*** Rack of Lamb, The Mansion signature dish, a frenched rack of lamb served with caramelized onion potatoes and rosemary sauce. 21.95

Cajun Seafood Pasta, A selection of shrimp, scallops, and salmon sauteed and served over angel hair pasta with a zesty Cajun creme sauce and garlic bread. 18.95

Crab Cakes, Lump crab meat mixed with bell peppers and scallions and pan seared and served with a remoulade sauce and wild rice blend. 17.95

Pasta Primavera, Fresh seasonal vegetables sauteed in garlic and olive oil and served over angel hair pasta, with your choice of pesto or marinara sauce. 13.95

Vegetarian Medley, Angel hair pasta with marinara, fresh grilled and steamed vegetables and a baked tomato with Japanese bread crumbs. 13.95

*** Specialties of the House

Luncheon Menu

Tuna Nicoise Salad~ A 4 oz. Grilled tuna filet served on a bed of fresh baby greens with marinated red skin potato, green beans, tomato and Kalamata olives. $8.95

Caesar Salad~ Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade Caesar dressing topped with garlic croutons and fresh Parmesan cheese. $5.95 ~Add chicken $7.95 ~Add tuna $8.95

Teriyaki Salmon Salad~ Salmon filet marinated in Teriyaki sauce and pan sauteed. Served over a bed of fresh baby greens with julienne vegetables. $8.95

Lake Perch Platter~ Tender filets of Great Lakes perch, lightly dusted and pan sauteed. Served with red skin potato and vegetable. $9.95

Steak Sandwich~ Center cut top sirloin of beef, served open face with red skin potato and vegetable. $10.95

Rueben Sandwich~ Sliced brisket of beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese topped with homemade 1000 Island dressing, on grilled marble rye. Served with tomato basil salad and french fries. $6.95

Black and Blue Burger~ 8 oz ground tenderloin pepper crusted burger, stuffed with blue cheese. Served on a Kaiser roll with tomato basil salad and french fries. $6.95

Portabello Sandwich~ Portabello mushroom, chargrilled with roasted red peppers and green onion and topped with Mozzarella cheese. Served on a Kaiser roll with french fries. $7.50

Fire Roasted Vegetable Pasta~ Marinated vegetables, fire roasted and tossed with tomato concasse. Served over angel hair pasta with confetti of Romano cheese. $6. 75

Chicken Artichoke Pasta~ Chicken breast, spinach and artichoke hearts tossed in a rich Alfredo sauce and served over bowtie pasta with garlic toast. $7.45

Mansion Stir Fry~ Garden fresh vegetables stir-fried in homemade honey sesame stir-fry sauce. Served over rice. With chicken $7.50 With shrimp $7.95

Cup and a Half~ Choice of chicken salad, crab salad or smoked turkey on a bakery fresh croissant. Served with a cup of soup du jour. $5.95

Omelet of the Day~ A fresh and exciting combination each day. Served with fresh fruit. $7.50

Wine List

Chardonnay, ChaIk Hill, Sonoma County, California
Richly textured with tropical and apple flavors. 44.50

Chardonnay, Barnard Griffin, Washington State
A perfect balance of small oak and vanilla flavors. 28.00 gls. 7.50

Chardonnay, Rosemount Estate, Australia
Dry with delicate fruit. 19.50 gls. 5.25

Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio,Luna di Luna, California
60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Grigio, soft fruit and a dry finish 21.50 gls.5.75

Chardonnay- Grand Ardeche, Lows Latore, France Classic
French style, dry 28.50

Chardonnay- Edna Valley, Ca1ifornia
A truly exceptional chardonnay, great fruit, 28.00 gls. 6.75

Sauvignon Blanc, Honig, California
Big, bright fruit with crisp acidity, pasta chicken or fish 26.00 gls. 6.00

Fume Blanc, Murphy Goode, California
Aromas of fresh herbs, citrus and honey. A crisp finish 29.50

Classic Dena-Sec, Tabor Hill Winey, Baroda Michigan
Sets the standard for an original Michigan wine 18.50

Demi-Sec, Heart of the Vineyard' Michigan
A local favorite, semi-dry 15.95 gls.4.75

Pinot Grigio, Zemmer, Italy
A premium pinot grigio, light apd crisp 24.50

Pinot Grigio, Borga della Rose
dry with light fruit 19.50 gls. 5.00

Moscato d Andrea, Robert Pecota, California Napa Valley,
A great little desert wine. 20.50

Sparkling wines-Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Noirs, California Sonoma County 34.00

Mumms Cordon Bleu, Brut, France
Always a classic 48.50

Chandon, Brut, Argentina
Perfect for that special celebration 19.50 split 4.25

Cabernet Sauvignon, High Rocks California
Sets the standard for a full bodied Cabernet 52.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenwood, California Sonoma Valley,
oakey, rich, and smooth 35.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode Cal1fornia a hearty,
full bodied Cabernet from Alexander Valley 41.50

Cabernet Sauvignon, Honig, California
Great body and fruit. 47.50

Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California
Flavors of plum, pepper, and bay 42.50 gls. 8.50

Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente Bros. California
Well rounded with great black fruit 26.50

Merlot, Barnard Griffn, Washington State
Soft tannins with a hint of black cherry 41.50 gls. 8.25

Merlot, Maddalena, California Outstanding, Merlot, San Simeon reserve,
dry 45.00

Cabernet- Merlot, Buckley's, Australia
A blend of two grapcs, witti a soft. fruity finish. 26.50 gls. 6.25

Merlot-Sangiovese, Luna di Luna
60% Sangiovese. 40% Merlot, very drinkable 22.50 gls. 5.25

Merlot- Cabernet, Luna di Luna
60% Merlot 40% Cabernet, cool bottle. 22.50 gls. 5.25

Pinot Noir, Benton Lane, Oregon state
Soft and smooth. light fruits 29.50 gls. 6.25

Zinfandel, Rocking Horse, California
American grape, overtoncs of raspberry and choclate 46.50

Sangiovese, Seghesio, Alexander Valley' California
Light and fruity, dry 28.50 gls. 6.00

Demi-Sec Red, Heart of the Vinyard, Michigan
Semi sweet, good fruit flavor 16.95 gls. 4.50

Shiraz, Wolf Blass, Australia
Lots of spice and cherry 25.50 gls. 6.25

Bordeaux, Chateau Larose Trintaudon, France
Big full flavor, classified growth 42.00

Rosso, Francis Ford Coppola, California
A blend of zinfandel, cabernet, syrah, and sangiovese. 27.00

House Varietals

Chardonnay
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
White Zinfandel
Pinot Grigio

Piesperter Litre 18.50 Gls. 4.50