Seafood, Oysters, Lobster Rolls
& Steaks Near
SALINE, MI
Just a drive from Saline, 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, bourbon, and chef-driven seafood in a relaxed tiki-style atmosphere.
Fresh Oysters
If you are looking for fresh oysters near Saline, 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.
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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 SALINE, MI
Saline, Michigan has the kind of small-town charm, local pride, and historic character that makes it one of Southeast Michigan’s standout communities. From its walkable downtown and community events to local shops, parks, schools, and the nearby Ann Arbor area, Saline has built a reputation as a place where people care about quality, community, and supporting local businesses.
That is exactly why The Deck Down Under fits the Saline crowd. We are not the same old chain restaurant stop. We are a locally owned seafood and steak restaurant in Jerome with fresh oysters, real lobster rolls, Michigan fish fry, prime rib, steaks, tropical cocktails, bourbon, and chef-driven food in a relaxed tiki-style setting. If you are coming from Saline and want seafood, oysters, lobster rolls, or steaks that feel different from the usual dinner routine, the drive is part of the experience.
Saline has great local taste. We just think a trip 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, and guests visit us from Saline, Ann Arbor, Milan, Clinton, Tecumseh, Manchester, Chelsea, Jackson, Brooklyn, Devils Lake, Lake Columbia, the Irish Hills, Hillsdale, Coldwater, Adrian, and beyond for fresh seafood, oysters, lobster rolls, fish fry, steaks, prime rib, cocktails, bourbon, and a one-of-a-kind tropical dining experience.
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