The Gavel Restaurant and Lounge
112 S Cochran Ave
Charlotte, MI 48813
517.543.1620

Business Hours:
*Monday thru Thursday & Saturday: 7am-10pm
* Friday 7am-11pm
Sunday- closed
*Kitchen closes 30 minutes prior

Breakfast Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 7am-11am
Saturday 7am-11:30am

Lunch Hours:
Monday thru Friday 11am-4pm
Saturday 11:30-4pm

Dinner Hours:
*Monday thru Thursday & Saturday: 4pm-10pm
* Friday 4pm-11pm
* Kitchen closes 30 minutes prior

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Menu

For downloadable PDF menus please select a link: Breakfast Menu, Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu

For menu navigation, either click on a link below or scroll down the page.

Appetizers | Salads | Steaks, Seafood & More | Mexican | Italian | Sandwiches | Angus Burgers | For Kids | Soups and Sides | Beverages

Sampler Platter
The perfect combination
Nachos deluxe, chicken strips, mozzarella sticks, breaded
mushrooms and potato skins served with mild salsa or
picante sauce, sour cream and marinara. 8.99
(No Substitutions ~ Please)

Variety Platter
Wing dings, onion rings, cream cheese poppers and
mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce. 8.99
(No Substitutions ~ Please)

Wing Dings or Wing Zings
Get ‘em a little spicy or just plain - delicious either way!
Served with celery and your favorite dipping sauce.
Six 4.99 Ten 7.99

Spinach Artichoke Dip
A delicious blend of cheeses, spinach and artichoke
hearts topped with fresh tomatoes served warm with
crisp tortilla chips. 5.49

Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Served warm and loaded with crab meat, cheddar jack
cheese and our special stuffing. 6.29

Potato Skins
Topped with mounds of thick bacon, melted cheddar jack
cheese and fresh green onions. 5.99 half order 3.99

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Poppers
Jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese then breaded
and deep-fried. Served with ranch dressing. 4.99

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Wisconsin mozzarella cheese lightly coated with Italian
breading and deep-fried. Served with marinara sauce 4.99

Breaded Mushrooms
Enough to share. Served with ranch. 4.99

Chips & Salsa
Warm tortilla chips with your choice of mild salsa
or picante sauce. 2.99
Smothered in cheddar jack cheese. 4.99

Sauces: Ranch, Marinara, Bleu Cheese, BBQ, Honey Dijon,
Sour Cream, Mild Salsa or Picante Sauce
Extra sauce ~ small 39¢ large 59¢ each

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Salads

Served with a warm breadstick Half Salads $1.00 off Extra breadsticks 49¢ each

Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad
Fresh mixed greens topped with dried Michigan cherries,
mandarin oranges, walnuts, rice noodles and crispy tender
chicken strips. Served with raspberry vinaigrette. 8.39

Southwest Chicken Fiesta Salad
Fresh greens covered with corn, black beans, onions, cheese
and tomatoes then topped with crispy, spicy fiesta chicken.
Served with our special chipotle ranch dressing. 8.39

Cobb Salad
Fresh greens covered with rows of crispy chicken, bacon,
cheese, peas, red onion, tomato and egg. 8.39

Cashew Chicken Salad
Crisp mixed greens topped with tender chicken breast,
pineapple, mandarin oranges, roasted cashews and rice
noodles served with a delicious celery seed dressing. 8.39

Chef Salad
Deli style turkey and ham on a bed of crisp mixed greens
with cheddar jack cheese, egg slices, tomatoes, red onions
and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing. 8.39

Traditional Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, topped
with egg slices, tomatoes, red onions, croutons and served
with freshly shredded parmesan cheese. 5.39
With grilled chicken breast 8.39

Dressings ~ Ranch, Russian, Thousand Island, Bleu Cheese,
Celery Seed, Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette,
Dijon Honey Mustard, Oil & Vinegar
Fat Free Marzetti Dressings ~ Italian, French, Ranch
Additional dressing ~ small 39¢ large 59¢ each

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Steaks, Seafood & More

Served with two sides and a petite bread loaf ~ add sautéed mushrooms and onions for 1.19 plus cheese 1.79

*Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

Baked Potato (loaded with bacon and cheese add 99¢) ~ Real Garlic Mashed Potatoes ~ French Fries ~ Rice Pilaf
California Blend ~ Green Beans ~ Dinner Salad ~ Cole Slaw ~ Cottage Cheese ~ Apple Sauce w/ cinnamon

The Gavel Ribeye*
10 oz. Black Angus hand-cut ribeye, marinated
in a delicious sweet sauce and char-broiled. 13.99

Courthouse Ribeye*
10 oz. Black Angus hand-cut ribeye prepared
with your choice of regular, montreal or cajun
seasoning. 13.99

New York Strip*
Tender hand-cut Black Angus 12 oz. strip steak prepared
with your favorite seasoning ~ regular, montreal or cajun
seasoning. 13.99

Sirloin Sizzler*
A tender cut of fresh Black Angus U.S.D.A. choice
top sirloin char-broiled to your liking.
4 oz. 8.49 / 6 oz. 10.29 / 8 oz. 11.99

BBQ Baby Back Ribs House Favorite!
Tender baby back ribs in a sweet hickory smoked BBQ
sauce. Half rack 12.99 Full rack 16.99

Open-Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Thinly sliced roast beef piled high on grilled texas toast
with real garlic mashed potatoes and gravy.
Served with one side dish. 9.29

Key West Chicken Top Seller!
A Gavel favorite. A pair of five ounce chicken breasts
marinated in a sweet sauce with a hint of lemon-lime
and char-broiled. 10.99 Single breast 9.29

Grilled Chicken Breast
Two tender 5 oz. chicken breasts served plain
or BBQ style. 9.99 Single breast 8.29

Pacific Wild Salmon
Tender 8 oz. salmon filet char-broiled and basted
with lemon butter. 12.99

Lake Perch
Fresh water with a mild flavor served lightly breaded
and deep-fried. 13.49

Cod
May be broiled with olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning
or lightly breaded and deep-fried. 12.99

Tilapia
Tender and flaky with a sweet mild flavor. Served broiled
with olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning or deep-fried. 11.99

Shrimp Scampi
Tender shrimp sautéed in our special seasonings with
a bed of rice pilaf. Includes one side dish. 12.99

Shrimp Platter
A generous portion of shrimp lightly breaded
and deep-fried to a golden brown. 10.49

Add ~ Fried Shrimp to any meal for $3.49

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Mexican

Served with Spanish rice and refried beans, sour cream, mild salsa or picante sauce
Extra sour cream, mild salsa or picante sauce ~ small 39¢ large 59¢ each. Add guacamole for an additional 1.49

Fajitas
Sautéed strips of seasoned chicken or steak* served over
sautéed onions and green peppers with a side of warm flour
tortillas, cheddar jack cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. 10.79

Wet Burrito
Your choice of ground beef, shredded beef or shredded
chicken in a flour tortilla smothered with burrito sauce
and cheddar jack cheese then topped with lettuce,
tomatoes and black olives.
Ground beef 9.79 Shredded beef or chicken 10.79

Chimichanga
Your choice of ground beef, shredded beef or shredded
chicken in a flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans and
cheddar jack cheese then deep-fried and topped with salsa,
onions, green peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and black olives.
Ground beef 9.79 Shredded beef or chicken 10.79

Chicken Quesadillas
Seasoned strips of chicken, cheddar jack cheese,
onions and green peppers sandwiched between two flour
tortillas, grilled to a golden brown and covered with black
olives and fresh tomatoes. 8.49 Half order 6.99

Nacho Supreme
Layers of tortilla chips, cheddar jack cheese, ground beef,
refried beans, onions and green peppers topped with lettuce,
tomatoes and black olives. 9.79 Half order 8.29
Substitute chicken for ground beef 1.00

Tacos
You get three soft flour or crisp
corn tortillas stuffed with ground
beef, cheddar jack cheese,
lettuce and tomatoes. 7.99
With chicken 8.99

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Italian

Shrimp Penne with Smoked Red Sauce
Tender Tiger shrimp and penne pasta tossed with sautéed
hickory smoked bacon, onions, garlic and fresh basil in a
creamy marinara sauce. 12.99

Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo
Succulent tiger shrimp and delicate crabmeat sautéed and
blended with our special creamy fettuccine alfredo. 13.49

Lemon-Pepper Chicken Alfredo Gavel Favorite!
Tender chicken breast sautéed with lemon-pepper
seasoning and broccoli served over our special creamy
fettuccine alfredo. 11.49

House-Made Lasagna
Layers of tender pasta, blended cheese and meat sauce
covered in marinara sauce and topped with mounds of
mozzarella cheese. 10.49

Spaghetti
Traditional Italian spaghetti served with your choice of
our delicious meat sauce or marinara sauce. 8.49

*Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

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Sandwiches

Served with fries, cole slaw and a pickle spear. Substitute seasoned waffle fries or onion rings for 99¢

Chicken & Bacon Ranch Wrap
Tender crispy chicken and bacon with lettuce, tomatoes,
red onion, shredded cheese and ranch dressing wrapped
in a flour tortilla. 7.39

Prime Rib Sub Gavel Favorite!
Thinly sliced prime rib piled high with sautéed onions
and mushrooms, topped with Swiss cheese and served
on a grilled sub bun with hot au jus for dipping. 8.39

Key West Chicken
A tender lemon-lime marinated chicken breast char-broiled
and served deluxe on a grilled kaiser roll. 7.39

The Gavel’s Famous Reuben
Thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing
and Swiss cheese grilled on black Russian rye. 7.39

Greek Gyro
Athenian gyro meat topped with lettuce, tomatoes,
feta cheese, red onion and tzatziki sauce served in
a tasty grilled pita. 7.39

Cuban
South Florida Favorite!
Sliced roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle and a garlic
Dijon spread served on a pressed Turano roll. 7.39

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Fresh Angus Burgers (Certified USDA Choice)

Served on a grilled kaiser roll with fries, cole slaw and a pickle spear. Substitute seasoned waffle fries or onion rings for 99¢

Toppings ~ sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, or sauteed green peppers 59¢ each Bacon ~ two pieces 1.39
Cheese ~ american, swiss, provolone, mozzarella or pepper jack ~ add 50¢

The Gavel Burger*
Available deluxe or with everything. 5oz 5.99 8oz. 7.29

Bacon Cheese Burger*
Topped with hickory smoked bacon and your favorite cheese. 5oz 7.49 8oz. 8.79

Olive Burger*
Topped with green olives and mayonnaise. 5oz 6.49 8oz. 7.79

Ultimate Burger*
Topped with ham, sautéed onions, swiss and 5oz 7.49 8oz. 8.79
american cheese with a garlic dijon spread.

*Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

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For Kids & Lighter Appetites

Ten years and under: Includes small soft drink 3.99
Over ten: Includes soft drink 5.99 (No discounts ~ please)
Sides: Fries, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Cottage Cheese or Cinnamon Applesauce

Chicken Strips
Tender, boneless, breaded and deep-fried all white meat chicken strips served with your choice of dipping sauce.
Includes two side dishes.

Spaghetti
Includes breadstick and one side dish.

Mac & Cheese
Includes breadstick and one side dish.

Tacos
Two full size tacos.

Grilled Cheese
Includes two side dishes.

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House-Made Soups and Sides

Cup of Soup 2.69
Bowl of Soup 3.69
Cup of Chili (in season) 3.19
Bowl of Chili (in season) 4.19

Sides

Baked Potato ~ add bacon & cheese 99¢
Real Garlic Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Rice Pilaf
California Blend Vegetable
Green Beans
Dinner Salad
Cole Slaw
Cottage Cheese
Cinnamon Applesauce
3.19
Seasoned Waffle Fries
Onion Rings
Caesar Side Salad (Substitute for a side dish ~ add 99¢)
3.99

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Beverages

Soft Drinks 1.79
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Vernors, Squirt and Root Beer
~ House-made Cherry Coke 1.89
Iced Tea 1.79
Raspberry Iced Tea 1.89
Lemonade 2.09
Coffee 1.59
Ice water and free refills for the
above beverages served upon request
Hot Tea 1.59
Regular, Lemon, Constant Comment or Green Tea
Hot Chocolate 1.59
Milk 1.59 / 1.89
White or Chocolate
Assorted Juices 1.79 / 2.09

18% gratuity added to parties of ten or more

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