Lobdell's: A Teaching Restaurant

Part of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute

Lobdell’s serves as a working laboratory for Great Lakes Culinary Institute students. The 90-seat restaurant overlooks beautiful Grand Traverse Bay and is open to the public for lunches, dinners and special events throughout the year. It is named in honor of longtime NMC supporters Wayne and Terry Lobdell.

Fall Lunch Service

Lunch service includes a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees as well as dessert. Lobdell's also features full bar service. Check back in mid-September for the full menu.

Dates: September 18 through December 5 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Reservation times: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Farm to Table prix fixe dinners

Students enrolled in the Farm to Table class will showcase their knowledge and skills as they prepare food items from local and regional farms. Each dinner will have a unique prix fixe menu and a wine flight paired with the courses. This wine pairing experience is optional and will be available for purchase at the dinner. $65.00 plus tax and gratuity, not including wine pairing.

Dates: September 19, September 26 & October 3 (Thursdays)

Cocktails and Charcuterie events

It's cocktail time again! Students' knowledge will be tested as they learn experientially at the Cocktails and Charcuterie series at Lobdell's. Sip on small batch cocktails and mocktails served by the Beverage Management class while enjoying sharable appetizers crafted by the Garde Manger students. A wine and beer selection will also be available.

Dates:

Wednesday, Nov. 20
Thursday, Nov. 21
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Thursday, Dec. 5

Cost: $39/person plus tax and gratuity. Includes two beverages.

Reservations available for 4:30–6 p.m. and can be made via the Great Lakes Culinary Institute's OpenTable page.

Lobdell's open for the Fall!

Lobdell's Restaurant is open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the Fall 2024 semester, starting Wednesday, Sept. 18 and running through Wednesday, Dec. 5. Farm to Table Dinners and Cocktails and Charcuterie events are also returning; stay tuned or join our mailing list for more details!