Skip's Restaurant and Catering Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Skip's Restaurant and Catering, a hidden gem located in the picturesque New Buffalo, Michigan. Nestled along Lakeshore Road, Skip's offers an inviting atmosphere with a menu that caters to diverse palates. Start with the in-house French Onion Soup or indulge in the decadent Black & Bleu Salad, featuring tender blackened filet mignon bites atop fresh greens.
For the main attraction, dine on expertly prepared prime rib, celebrated by many guests for its tenderness and flavor. Seafood lovers will appreciate the lightly dusted Lake Perch and Walleye, flawlessly sautéed in butter. To complement your meal, a selection of exquisite wines awaits, including robust Cabernet Sauvignon and smooth Malbec.
Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual dinner, Skip's promises a memorable culinary experience where passion for food shines through every dish.
Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
Five shrimp, cooked-to-order, then chilled & served with house-made cocktail sauce & fresh lemon
Calamari
Deep-fried squid rings & tentacles. Served with house-made cocktail & lemon
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Deliciously creamy & made in house. Served with fried pita wedges
Parmesan Garlic Toast
Six slices of grilled garlic toast, sprinkled with parmesan
Fried Shrimp
One half pound served with house-made cocktail & lemon
Mozzarella Sticks
Four large sticks, panko breaded in house & served with marinara
Chicken Livers
Fresh sauteed chicken livers & sauteed onions *please allow 15-20 minutes for preparation
Soup Of The Day
French Onion Soup
Made in house, topped with a parmesan-dusted crouton & mozzarella
Caesar Salad
Black & Bleu Salad
Tender, blackened filet mignon bites, fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, bleu cheese crumbles & house-made bleu cheese dressing
Chicken Club Salad
Choice of grilled or fried chicken breast, fresh greens, bacon, tomato, red onion, cheddar with a side of house-made ranch
Soup & Salad
Sides
Baked Potato
House Fries
Rice Florentine
French Fries
Garlic Mashed
Vegetable Of The Day
Spaghetti
(Meat or marinara)
Double Baked Potato Casserole
Loaded Baked Potato
Bread Dumplings & Gravy
Steakburger
8 ounces of freshly ground filet, ny strip, and ribeye on a house- made bun
Garlic Mushroom Burger
8 ounce steakburger topped with sliced mushrooms, swiss, and our house-made creamy garlic
Triple-Threat Burger
Three levels of heat- 8 ounce, cajun- seasoned burger, hot giardiniera, ghost pepper pepperjack, lettuce & tomato
Prime Rib Sliders
Our famous prime rib, hand carved on two house-baked rolls
Skipper
16 ounces of freshly ground filet, ny strip, and ribeye on a house-made bun.
Martini Sidekick Burger
A classic favorite- 8 ounce steakburger with sliced green olives, mozzarella, and sauteed onion.
Fried Perch Sandwich
4 ounces of deep-fried lake perch, topped with american cheese & house-made tartar.
Skip's Chicken Club
Choice of grilled or fried chicken breast, bacon, cheddar, tomato, red onion, & lettuce on a house-made bun
Sandwiches
Wine - Red
19 Crimes Red Blend
California
Dona Paula Los Carlos Malbec
Mendoza, argentina
Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma valley, california
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Central coast, california
Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Central coast, california
Josh Cellars Legacy Red Blend
Central coast, california
Tabor Hill Demi Red
Harbor country, michigan
Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir
Santa lucias highlands, california
Simi Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander valley, california
Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Chardonnay
Sonoma coast, california
Neyer's 304 Uncorked Chardonnayay
Sonoma county, california
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Alto adige, italy
Seven Daughters Moscato
Italy
White Haven Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, new zealand
St Julian Pinot Grigio
Harbor country, michigan
St Julian Riesling
Harbor country, michigan.
Campuget Rose
France
Korbel Brut
California
La Marca Prosecco Split
Italy
Wine - White
Pasta
Bret's Special
Grilled breast of chicken on a bed of rice florentine, topped with mushrooms, creamy house-made alfredo sauce, and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Parmesan
Panko crusted chicken on a bed of pasta, finished with your choice of meat or marinara sauce & topped with mozzarella & parmesan
Fettuccine Alfredo
House-made alfredo sauce
Black & Bleu Pasta
Tender, blackened filet mignon bites, sauteed sweet peppers, blistered tomatoes, mushrooms, & bleu cheese on a bed of pasta, drizzled with garlic butter
Shrimp Italiano
Butterflied shrimp topped with italian seasoning and sauteed in garlic butter. Served on a bed of pasta
Spaghetti
Choose from marinara or house-made meat sauce
Lake Perch
Sauteed in butter or lightly dusted & fried
Walleye
Tender, flaky filets sauteed in butter or lightly dusted & fried
Lake & Sea
Prime Rib
Modest Cut
10-12 ounces
House Cut
24-26 ounces
Barb's Cut
14-16 ounces
Skip's Cut
40-42 ounces
Ribeye
16 ounces
Filet Mignon
New York Strip
Baby Back Ribs
Baby Beef Liver
Topped with sauteed onions and bacon strips
Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Hand breaded