The Rowe Inn

4.7 (164)

$31 to $50

French American

6303 E Jordan Rd, Ellsworth, MI 49729

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

The Rowe located in Ellsworth, MI offers a casual fine dining experience. Always fresh, always from scratch and locally sourced whenever possible. We offer some of the best wines in the world. We are an intimate dining experience and hope to provide excellent food, wine and service to each and every guest. Opened in 1972 we have stood the test of time.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.roweinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ethan Habasco

Location
6303 E Jordan Rd, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Area
Ellsworth
Cross street
East Jordan Road is on County Road 48 C-48
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Pork TerrineUSD 8.00
Mustard Seed, Cranberries, Maple Dijon
Grilled Hunters SausageUSD 10.00
Dried Cranberries, Rowe Inn Slaw Riesling Cherry Aioli
Crab CakesUSD 10.00
Lemon Aioli, Cranberry Chutney
Grilled ShrimpUSD 11.00
Toasted Focaccia, Lemon Basil Aioli
Charcuterie PlatterUSD 22.00
Prosciutto, Apple wood Smoked Ham Lamb Chopper, Pickled Carrot Candied Nuts, Crostini, Beemster XO Whole Grain Dijon

Salad and Soup

Rowe Inn SlawUSD 5.00
Wes' Grandmother's Sauerkraut and Apple Slaw
Mixed Green SaladUSD 6.00
Choice of: Herb Vinaigrette Or Sweet & Sour Bacon
Baby Iceburg SaladUSD 11.00
Roquefort Dressing, Red Onion, Bacon Grape Tomato, Toasted Walnut
Tomato BisqueUSD 10.00
Parmesan Crisp, Basil
Asparagus SoupUSD 10.00
Lemon Crème Fraîche, Parsley

Main Course

Lobster LinguineUSD 27.00
House-made Linguine, Butter Blanched Lobster Grilled Cherry Tomato, Rosemarry Saffron Béchamel. Pair with 2018 Rombauer Chardonnay $15
6oz Lobster TailUSD 32.00
Lemon Saffron Beurre Blanc Parmesan Risotto, Roasted Red Peppers. Casa Farive Extra Dry Prosecco $9
Grilled Duck BreastUSD 34.00
BLiS Santa Fe Rub, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Blueberry Gastrique, Candied Walnuts, Roasted Beet. Pair with 2017 Mer Soleil Pinot Noir $11
Veal ScallopiniUSD 36.00
Roasted Root Vegetable, Sautéed Onions Broccolini, Red Wine, Cream, Morel Demi-glace. Pair with 2015 Garage Wine Company Garnacha $15
8oz Filet MignonUSD 43.00
Roquefort Whipped Potatoes, Broccoli Shallot Jam, Madeira Sauce, Bacon. Pair with 2017 Dila, O Saperavi $9

Cheeses

$8.50 a Slice

Lamb Chopper
Cypress Grove, Sheep's Milk - Holland
7 Year Proprietor's Grand Reserve
Deer Creek Cheddar - Wisconson
Beemster XO
Aged 26 months, Cows Milk - Dutch
Roquefort
Sheep's Milk- France

White Wine

2015 Saint Charles Auslese, Germany
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 32.00
- RetailUSD 16.00
2016 Campo Bianca Pinot Grigio, Italy
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 32.00
- RetailUSD 16.00
2017 Coeur de Camargue Rosé, Pays des Bouches du Rhône
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
- RetailUSD 18.00
2012 The Fürst Pinot Gris, Alsace
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
- RetailUSD 18.00
2017 le Versant Sauvignon Blanc, Langue doc
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
- RetailUSD 18.00
2017 Bodegas La Caña Albariño, Rias Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain '91
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
- RetailUSD 23.00
2018 Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros, CA
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 60.00
- RetailUSD 45.00
NV Laurent-Perrier, Champagne
- GlassUSD 15.00

Red Wine

2016 Domaine du Mas de Rey Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône, France
60% Marselan, 20% Caladoc, 20% Syrah; Marselan is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Caladoc is a cross between Grenache and Malbec
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
- RetailUSD 18.00
2017 Dila, O Saperavi, Telavi, Georgian Republic
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
- RetailUSD 18.00
2013 Seven Hills Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, WA '92
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
- RetailUSD 23.00
2018 The Laughing Jackass Dummy Down Under Shiraz, Mt. Lofty Ranges, AU
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
- RetailUSD 23.00
2015 McNab Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County, CA
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
- RetailUSD 23.00
2017 Ensedune Malbec, Coteaux d' Ensérune, France
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 44.00
- RetailUSD 23.00
2017 Mer Soleil Reserve Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 44.00
- RetailUSD 30.00
2015 Smuggler's Son Old Vine Zinfandel·Cab Syrah, Petite Sirah, CA
- GlassUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 52.00
- RetailUSD 35.00
2015 Garage Wine Company Garnacha Lot 69 Bagual Vineyard, Maule Valley, Chile '94
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 60.00
- RetailUSD 45.00
2015 Château Cabrierès ChâTeauneuf-Du-Pape '91
- GlassUSD 17.00
- BottleUSD 68.00
- RetailUSD 50.00

Other Beverages

Soft DrinksUSD 4.00
MocktailsUSD 5.00
EspressoUSD 5.00
PellegrinoUSD 7.00
CappuccinoUSD 7.00
CocktailsUSD 9.00

Beer

Fat Tire
Kalamazoo Stout
Coor's Light
Hoegaarden Wheat
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Stella
Two Hearted
Oberon
PBR St. Pauli Girl
Erdinger N.A.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Rowe Inn.

4.7

(164)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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164 Reviews

JT
JonT Gold
Las Vegas64 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Resturant- SAS to see it not reopen. We will miss it greatly and hope they do reopen. One of the best in northern Michigan.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience. Focus is on wine. Not a wine person but still enjoyed the food. Great service.
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lauraw Gold
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience from the moment you walk in the door! Food was outstanding and the service was great! Very knowledgeable about their extensive wine list. Can’t wait to go again.
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DianaD
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place..... I felt very lucky to eat and drink there
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DougL
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 October 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening on a cold rainy October night, worth the drive!
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Cara Gold
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 October 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great and reasonably priced wines, attentive and friendly service.
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ToddD
Detroit / Eastern Michigan9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Rowe inn is a treat! Not to be missed if you are in the area. The food is always excellent, along with a great wine cellar. Don’t miss it.
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PegT
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan126 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outstanding experience! The menu is interesting, with great suggestions for wine pairings, or good advice from Laurel. Service is top notch, friendly environment.
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JimY
Detroit / Eastern Michigan11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 October 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten at the Rowe Inn several times. We have never been disappointed. The small country setting is one of the main attractions . This is not a place that flips tables to get you in and out. It tends to have a real European attitude that the table is yours for the night. The food is always wonderful. It is definitely on line with a high quality restaurant .The chef is always trying new receipts that are cooked to perfection. The service has always been great. The wine is wonderful and paired well with the food.The prices are more of that of a high quality restaurant and that is what you get here with a nice French country at restaurant.
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AnnS
Memphis / West Tennessee20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 September 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely intimate dining. Awesome wine selection that is taken very seriously. The only comment that takes away from a full 5 is that the chicken was dry. Duck was delicious. Perch also nice. They were accommodating for GF also.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.roweinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ethan Habasco

Location
6303 E Jordan Rd, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Area
Ellsworth
Cross street
East Jordan Road is on County Road 48 C-48
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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The Rowe Inn

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Starters

Pork TerrineUSD 8.00

Grilled Hunters SausageUSD 10.00

Crab CakesUSD 10.00

Grilled ShrimpUSD 11.00

Charcuterie PlatterUSD 22.00

Salad and Soup

Rowe Inn SlawUSD 5.00

Mixed Green SaladUSD 6.00

Baby Iceburg SaladUSD 11.00

Tomato BisqueUSD 10.00

Asparagus SoupUSD 10.00

Main Course

Lobster LinguineUSD 27.00

6oz Lobster TailUSD 32.00

Grilled Duck BreastUSD 34.00

Veal ScallopiniUSD 36.00

8oz Filet MignonUSD 43.00

Cheeses

Lamb Chopper

7 Year Proprietor's Grand Reserve

Beemster XO

Roquefort

White Wine

2015 Saint Charles Auslese, Germany

2016 Campo Bianca Pinot Grigio, Italy

2017 Coeur de Camargue Rosé, Pays des Bouches du Rhône

2012 The Fürst Pinot Gris, Alsace

2017 le Versant Sauvignon Blanc, Langue doc

2017 Bodegas La Caña Albariño, Rias Baixas DO, Galicia, Spain '91

2018 Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros, CA

NV Laurent-Perrier, Champagne

Red Wine

2016 Domaine du Mas de Rey Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône, France

2017 Dila, O Saperavi, Telavi, Georgian Republic

2013 Seven Hills Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, WA '92

2018 The Laughing Jackass Dummy Down Under Shiraz, Mt. Lofty Ranges, AU

2015 McNab Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County, CA

2017 Ensedune Malbec, Coteaux d' Ensérune, France

2017 Mer Soleil Reserve Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA

2015 Smuggler's Son Old Vine Zinfandel·Cab Syrah, Petite Sirah, CA

2015 Garage Wine Company Garnacha Lot 69 Bagual Vineyard, Maule Valley, Chile '94

2015 Château Cabrierès ChâTeauneuf-Du-Pape '91

Other Beverages

Soft DrinksUSD 4.00

MocktailsUSD 5.00

EspressoUSD 5.00

PellegrinoUSD 7.00

CappuccinoUSD 7.00

CocktailsUSD 9.00

Beer

Fat Tire

Kalamazoo Stout

Coor's Light

Hoegaarden Wheat

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Stella

Two Hearted

Oberon

PBR St. Pauli Girl

Erdinger N.A.

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable