About The Deck Down Under
The Deck Down Under is a locally owned, tropical-themed seafood and steak restaurant in Jerome, Michigan, serving guests from Jackson, Brooklyn, Devils Lake, Lake Columbia, Clarklake, Hillsdale, Coldwater, Adrian, and the Irish Hills. We are known for fresh seafood, oysters, real lobster rolls, Michigan fish fry, steaks, prime rib, tropical cocktails, bourbon, and chef-driven seasonal features. Our goal is simple: serve real food with big flavor in a relaxed restaurant where seafood lovers, steak lovers, families, lake people, date nights, and road-trippers all feel welcome.
Interior photos of restaurant
Step inside The Deck Down Under and you will find a relaxed tropical restaurant built for seafood dinners, date nights, family meals, cocktails, bourbon, oysters, lobster rolls, steaks, and nights out worth the drive. Our dining room brings together island-inspired atmosphere, warm lighting, casual comfort, and the kind of energy that makes a meal feel like more than just dinner. Located in Jerome, Michigan near Jackson, Brooklyn, Devils Lake, Lake Columbia, and the Irish Hills, The Deck Down Under gives guests a place to enjoy fresh seafood, chef-driven food, tropical drinks, and a dining experience that feels different from the usual local restaurant stop.
A Southern Michigan Seafood Restaurant Worth the Drive
The Deck Down Under was built to be more than a place to grab dinner. We are a destination restaurant for guests looking for seafood, oysters, lobster rolls, steaks, fish fry, cocktails, and a relaxed tropical dining experience in Southern Michigan. Located on US-12 in Jerome, MI, we are close to Jackson, Brooklyn, Devils Lake, Lake Columbia, Clarklake, and the Irish Hills, but far enough from the usual chain restaurant crowd to feel like something different.
Seafood, Oysters, Lobster Rolls, and Steaks
Seafood is a major part of who we are. Our kitchen serves fresh oysters, char-grilled oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, lobster rolls made with 100% real lobster, fried fish, crab cakes, shrimp, seafood entrées, and seasonal seafood features. We also serve steaks, prime rib, burgers, tacos, flatbreads, salads, appetizers, tropical cocktails, wine, beer, and a large bourbon selection. We are seafood-forward, steak-friendly, and built for guests who want more than basic bar food.
Fresh Oysters Every Day and Raw Thursday
Oysters are one of the dishes that define The Deck Down Under. We serve oysters every day, and on Raw Thursdays we offer oysters raw, fried, or steamed for just $1.25 per shell. It is one of the reasons we sell around 50,000 oysters a year and why guests drive from across Southern Michigan for our oyster program.
Real Lobster Rolls, No Filler
Our lobster rolls are made with 100% real lobster and no filler. We serve both warm Connecticut-style lobster rolls with butter-poached lobster and cold Maine-style lobster rolls with our third-generation family recipe lobster salad. Both are served on grilled split-top buns with house-made chips or fries. Sweet lobster, grilled buns, real butter, and no shortcuts.
A Relaxed Tropical Restaurant, Not a Chain
The Deck Down Under has a relaxed tropical atmosphere that makes it comfortable for lunch, dinner, date night, family meals, drinks with friends, or a night out after a day at the lake. We are locally owned, independent, and focused on real food, strong service, and a dining experience that feels different from the usual local restaurant stop.
Serving Jerome, Jackson, Brooklyn, Devils Lake, and the Irish Hills
Guests visit The Deck Down Under from Jerome, Jackson, Brooklyn, Clarklake, Devils Lake, Lake Columbia, Hillsdale, Coldwater, Adrian, Tecumseh, Onsted, Manitou Beach, Cement City, Somerset Center, and throughout the Irish Hills. Whether you are searching for seafood near Jackson, oysters near Brooklyn, lobster rolls in Southern Michigan, or steaks near Devils Lake, The Deck Down Under is built to be worth the drive.