Seafood, Oysters, Lobster Rolls
& Steaks Near
Jackson, MI
Just a short drive from Jackson, The Deck Down Under in Jerome, Michigan is worth the trip for fresh shucked oysters, real lobster rolls, Michigan fish fry, prime rib, steaks, tropical cocktails, and chef-driven seafood in a relaxed tiki-style atmosphere.
Fresh Oysters
If you are looking for fresh oysters near Jackson, MI, The Deck Down Under serves fresh Chesapeake Bay oysters along with raw, fried, steamed, char-grilled, Rockefeller-style, and chef-driven oyster preparations. We shuck nearly 50,000 oysters a year and feature Raw Thursdays with $1.25 oysters when available.
Lobster Rolls
Our lobster rolls are made with 100% real lobster and absolutely no filler. Choose the warm Connecticut-style lobster roll with butter-poached lobster, drawn butter, fresh tarragon, and a grilled split-top bun, or the cold Maine-style lobster roll made with our third-generation family recipe lobster salad. Real lobster, real butter, no shortcuts, and no bull.
Michigan Fish Fry
For more than 15 years, The Deck Down Under has built a reputation for one of Michigan’s best fish fry experiences. Our fish fry lineup includes lake perch, beer battered cod, fried catfish, fish and chips, and fresh seafood platters prepared with proper technique, clean flavor, and consistent execution. Served every day, not just Friday.
Chef Features
The Deck is not just seafood. Our kitchen also serves prime rib, top choice ribeyes with local Michigan farmers as our primary source whenever possible, seasonal sirloin specials, Steak Oscar-style features, crab cakes, seafood pairings, fresh vegetables, house-made sauces, and rotating chef-driven dishes. It is steakhouse-quality food in a relaxed tropical setting.
Why We Love Jackson, MI
Jackson, Michigan has more history and personality than people give it credit for. It is known as the birthplace of the Republican Party at the historic Under the Oaks site, home to The Cascades, one of Michigan’s most memorable man-made illuminated waterfall attractions, and a community with classic destinations like Ella Sharp Museum, Bright Walls murals, the Historic Michigan Theatre, Falling Waters Trail, and Michigan’s Military Heritage Museum.
Jackson has history, art, trails, old-school character, and plenty of local pride. That is exactly why The Deck Down Under fits the Jackson crowd so well. We are just a quick drive west in Jerome, but we bring something different to the table: fresh oysters, real lobster rolls, Michigan fish fry, prime rib, steaks, tropical cocktails, and chef-driven food in a relaxed tiki-style setting. Jackson is a cool town. We just think a short drive to The Deck is worth it when you want seafood and steaks that are not the same old thing.
Worth the Short Drive
The Deck Down Under is located in Jerome, Michigan, just a short drive from Jackson and surrounding communities. Guests visit us from Jackson, Brooklyn, Devils Lake, Lake Columbia, the Irish Hills, Hillsdale, Coldwater, Adrian, Clarklake, and beyond for fresh seafood, oysters, lobster rolls, fish fry, steaks, prime rib, cocktails, and a one-of-a-kind tropical dining experience.
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