Freighters eatery & taproom
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500 THOMAS EDISON PKW Y. PORT HURON, MI 48060 810-941-6010 WWW.FREIGHTERSPH.COM
Welcome to Freighters Freighters is the new destination for all your special events with menus created by our Corporate Executive Chef. Enjoy the serene view underneath the historic Blue Water Bridge while enjoying all Freighters has to offer. The Blue Water Bridge opened to traffic on October 10, 1938 and is a major international crossing over the St. Clair River at the southern end of Lake Huron. Located between Port Huron, Michigan and Point Edward, Ontario it is one of the fastest links between the Midwest and Ontario as well as the Northeast United States. About Us Freighters is operated by Meritage Hospitality Group, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This premiere restaurant group also operates the Michigan-based casual dining concepts Twisted Rooster and Crooked Goose as well as Wendy’s franchises throughout the country. Commit to the Mitt Meritage restaurants believe in investing in the growth and sustainability of Michigan. Our Culinary Team works with local vendors and suppliers to provide uniquely flavorful ingredients for our menus while supporting the economy of this great state.
temptations Hors d’Oeuvre Platters Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruit with Honey-Peach Yogurt | $65 Michigan Farm Country Cheese Platter with Dried Fruit | $95 Antipasti Platter with Michigan Cheese and Grilled Vegetables | $150 Citrus Cured Smoked Salmon Platter, Whitefish Pate and Smoked Salmon Spread | $175 Fried Artichoke and Spinach Dip with Toasted Baguette | $125 Crab and Cheese Dip with Toasted Baguette | $175 Blue Water Shrimp Cocktail Platter with Housemade Cocktail Sauce Large, 100pc- $150 | Extra Large, 100pc- $195 | Huge, 100pc- $275 Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie Wheel stuffed with Apricot Preserves | $115 Chef’s Platter | $195 Grilled Romine, Asparagus, Roasted Marinated Peppers, Michigan Cheeses, Sliced Italian Meats and Sliced Citrus Cured Salmon | $195 Caviar & Roe Platter served with Traditional Accompaniments | Market Price -Galilee Prime Osetra (Israel)-Galilee Royal Osetra (Israel)-Osetra Malossol (Germany)Imperial Malossol (China)-White Sturgeon (California)- American Siberian (Florida)Hackleback (USA)-American Spoonbill Paddlefish (USA)-Alaskan Salmon Roe (Alaska)Golden Whitefish Roe (Michigan) and many others
Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres Memphis Style Rib Fingers | $2.75 ea Twisted BBQ Rib Fingers | $2.75 ea Sweet Ginger Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Sweet Chili Soy Sauce | $6.75 ea Beef Wellington Bites with a Red Wine Demi Glaze| $4.95 ea Brie and Raspberry Wrapped Phyllo | $3.75 ea Fried Pork Potstickers with Brown Sugar Soy Glaze | $1.75 ea Fried Vegetable Potstickers with Sweet Ginger-Soy Sauce | $1.25 ea Thai Chicken Satay with Red Hot Honey Sauce | $3.50 ea Twisted Mac & Cheese Phyllo Cups | $4.25 ea Maple Mustard Fried Pickles | $0.95 ea House Cured Smoked Salmon Canapé’ | $2.50 ea
BUFFET STYLE EVENT MENU The Twisted Package | $26.95 Per Person Served with Assorted Warm Baked Rolls
Salads (Pick 2) Simple Salad with your Choice of Dressing Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Local Honey-Peach Yogurt Twisted Pasta Salad with Crumbled Feta Cheese Caesar Salad Pastas (Pick 1) Mozzarella Baked Penne Marinara Housemade Mac & Cheese EntrĂŠes (Pick 2) Grilled Tender Chicken Breast Orange Grilled Chicken with Grilled Oranges and Cilantro Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lemon *Sliced Marinated Pork Loin with Wild Mushroom Cognac Cream *Slow Roasted Sliced Sirloin with Natural Jus Potatoes and Such (Pick 1) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Cheddar Hash Potatoes Herb Roasted Redskin Potatoes Michigan Cherry Rice Pilaf Veggies (Pick 1) Chinese Spiced Broccoli Green Bean Almandine Vegetable Medley with Garlic Butter Grilled Asparagus (Add $1 Per Person) Grilled Michigan Corn on the Cob (Seasonal)
*Items Will Be Carved by a Chef, $50 per Chef for Events over 50 guests
The Blue Water Package | $33.95 Per Person Served with Assorted Warm Baked Rolls
Salads (Pick 2) Twisted House Salad with Cherry-Maple Vinaigrette Simple Salad with your Choice of Dressing Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Local Honey-Peach Yogurt Twisted Pasta Salad with Crumbled Feta Cheese Caesar Salad Pastas (Pick 1) Mozzarella Baked Penee Marinara Housemade Mac & Cheese EntrĂŠes (Pick 2) Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken with Sweet Chili-Soy Sauce Orange Grilled Chicken with Grilled Oranges and Cilantro Caribbean Jerk Grilled Atlantic Salmon Parmesan Whitefish with Lemon-Pepper Butter *Sliced Marinated Pork Loin with Wild Mushroom Cognac Cream *Slow Roasted Sliced Sirloin with Natural Jus Coconut Crusted Shrimp with Orange Marmalade *Sliced NY Strip with Pink Peppercorn Whiskey Cream Potatoes and Such (Pick 1) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Cheddar Hash Potatoes Herb Roasted Redskin Potatoes Michigan Cherry Rice Pilaf Veggies (Pick 1) Chinese Spiced Broccoli Green Bean Almandine Vegetable Medley with Garlic Butter Grilled Asparagus (Add $1 Per Person) Maple Roasted Butternut Squash (Seasonal) Grilled Michigan Corn on the Cob (Seasonal) *Items Will Be Carved by a Chef, $50 per Chef for Events over 50 guests
The Crooked Package | $39.95/person Served with Assorted Warm Baked Rolls
Salads (Pick 2) Twisted House Salad with Cherry-Maple Vinaigrette Simple Salad with Your Choice of Dressing Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Local Honey-Peach Yogurt Twisted Pasta Salad with Crumbled Feta Cheese Maple Mustard Fried Pickles Caesar Salad Pastas (Pick 1) Mozzarella Baked Penne Marinara Housemade Mac & Cheese Twisted Mac & Cheese EntrĂŠes (Pick 2) Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken with Sweet Chili-Soy Sauce Orange Grilled Chicken with Grilled Oranges and Cilantro Caribbean Jerk Grilled Atlantic Salmon Parmesan Whitefish with Lemon-Pepper Butter *Sliced Marinated Pork Loin with Wild Mushroom Cognac Cream *Slow Roasted Sliced Sirloin with Natural Jus Coconut Crusted Shrimp with Orange Marmalade *Sliced NY Strip with Pink Peppercorn Whiskey Cream (Add $1 Per Person) *Herb Marinated Ribeye with Red Wine Demi Glaze (Add $1 Per Person) Soda Pop Pork Lollipops braised in Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce Ginger Crusted Shrimp Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze Potatoes and Such (Pick 1) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Cheddar Hash Potatoes Herb Roasted Redskin Potatoes Michigan Cherry Rice Pilaf Truffle Mashed Potatoes Veggies (Pick 1) Chinese Spiced Broccoli Green Bean Almandine Vegetable Medley with Garlic Butter Grilled Asparagus (Add $1 Per Person) Maple Roasted Butternut Squash (Seasonal) Grilled Michigan Corn on the Cob (Seasonal) *Items Will Be Carved by a Chef, $50 per Chef for Events over 50 guests
Chef’s Special Package | $43.95/person Served with Assorted Warm Baked Rolls
Salads (Pick 2) Twisted House Salad with Cherry-Maple Vinaigrette Simple Salad with Your Choice of Dressing Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Local Honey-Peach Yogurt Twisted Pasta Salad with Crumbled Feta Cheese Maple Mustard Fried Pickles Caesar Salad Pastas (Pick 1) Mozzarella Baked Penne Marinara Housemade Mac & Cheese Twisted Mac & Cheese Lobster & Shrimp Penne in a Lobster Cream Sauce EntrĂŠes (Pick 2) Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken with Sweet Chili-Soy Sauce Orange Grilled Chicken with Grilled Oranges and Cilantro Caribbean Jerk Grilled Atlantic Salmon Parmesan Whitefish with Lemon-Pepper Butter *Sliced Marinated Pork Loin with Wild Mushroom Cognac Cream *Slow Roasted Sliced Sirloin with Natural Jus Coconut Crusted Shrimp with Orange Marmalade *Sliced NY Strip with Pink Peppercorn Whiskey Cream (Add $1 Per Person) *Herb Marinated Ribeye with Red Wine Demi Glaze (Add $1 Per Person) Soda Pop Pork Lollipops braised in Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce Ginger Crusted Shrimp Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze *Roasted Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic Marsala Sauce (Add $1.50 Per Person) Garlic Roasted King Crab Legs (Add $5 Per Person) Potatoes and Such (Pick 1) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Cheddar Hash Potatoes Herb Roasted Redskin Potatoes Michigan Cherry Rice Pilaf Truffle Mashed Potatoes Veggies (Pick 1) Chinese Spiced Broccoli Green Bean Almandine Vegetable Medley with Garlic Butter Grilled Asparagus (Add $1 Per Person) Maple Roasted Butternut Squash (Seasonal) Grilled Michigan Corn on the Cob (Seasonal) *Items Will Be Carved by a Chef, $50 per Chef for Events over 50 guests
c h eF’ S p La t e d optIONS The Freighter Option | $34.95/person
Artisan Rolls, Farm Country Michigan Cheese & Dried Fruit Platter On Table
First Course
House Salad | Mixed Greens, Michigan Apples, Bleu Cheese, Strawberries, Michigan Dried Cherries, Cinnamon Raisin Bread Croutons, Toasted Pecans and Cherry-Maple Vinaigrette or Caesar Salad | Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Buttered French Bread Croutons, Housemade Creamy Caesar Dressing and Parmesan Cheese
Second Course
Mozzarella Baked Penne Marinara or Housemade Mac & Cheese Cavatappi Noodles, Bold White 5 Cheese Blend and Fried Parmesan
Main Course
Caribbean Jerk Rubbed Pork Tenderloin served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Fruit Salsa or Tender Marinated Grilled Chicken served with Spicy Chinese Broccoli and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes or Grilled Atlantic Salmon served with Garlic Butter Vegetables and Cherry Rice Pilaf or Wild Mushroom Cognac Sliced Sirloin served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Butter Vegetables and Wild Mushroom Cognac Cream Sauce
Dessert Course
Chocolate-Raspberry Mousse Martini With Cinnamon Whipped Cream or Hudsonville Ice Cream Topped with Caramel Sauce, ask about our newest flavors
The Blue Water Bridge Option | $44.95/person
Artisan Rolls, Farm Country Michigan Cheese & Dried Fruit Platter On Table
First Course House Salad | Mixed Greens, Michigan Apples, Bleu Cheese, Strawberries, Michigan Dried Cherries, Cinnamon Raisin Bread Croutons, Toasted Pecans and Cherry-Maple Vinaigrette or Caesar Salad | Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Buttered French Bread Croutons, Housemade Creamy Caesar Dressing and Parmesan Cheese or Maine Lobster Bisque | Finished with Brandy and topped with Chives
Second Course
(Or choose any item from The Freighters Option)
Twisted Mac & Cheese Cavatappi Noodles, Bold White 5 Cheese Blend, House Smoked Chicken, Sweet Peas, Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes with Baked Cheddar Bread Crumbs and Fried Parmesan or Coconut Crusted Shrimp With Orange Marmalade Sauce & Cilantro
Main Course
(Or choose any item from The Freighters Option)
Maryland Crab Stuffed Salmon served with Michigan Cherry Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables and topped with a Lobster Cream Sauce or Apple-wood Smoked Orange Chicken Breast served with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Cilantro-Orange Glaze or Herb Crusted Sliced Ribeye served with Herb Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Reduction and Truffle Oil or Thai Marinated Pork Loin served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables with Wild Mushroom Cognac Cream Sauce
Dessert Course
(Or choose any item from The Freighters Option)
Campfire Cheesecake Topped with Toasted Marshmallow or Twisted Triple Chocolate Cake With Saunders Hot Fudge
The Chef’s Special| $55.95/person
Artisan Rolls, Farm Country Michigan Cheese & Dried Fruit Platter On Table
First Course
(Or choose any item from Freighters or Blue Water Bridge Options)
House Salad | Mixed Greens, Michigan Apples, Bleu Cheese, Strawberries, Michigan Dried Cherries, Cinnamon Raisin Bread Croutons, Toasted Pecans and Cherry-Maple Vinaigrette or Wild Mushroom Bisque| Finished with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Mushrooms and Cognac or Maine Lobster Bisque | Finished with Brandy and topped with Chives
Second Course
(Or choose any item from Freighters or Blue Water Bridge Options)
Lobster Mac & Cheese Bold White 5 Cheese Blend, Maine Lobster, Asparagus with Baked Cheddar Bread Crumbs and Fried Parmesan or BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Grilled Pineapple, Twisted BBQ Sauce & Cilantro
Main Course
(Or choose any item from Freighters or Blue Water Bridge Options)
Cupid’s Sliced Ribeye served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Ginger Grilled Shrimp Skewer, Grilled Asparagus and Lobster Cream Sauce or Twisted Surf ‘n’ Turf served with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Sliced Tenderloin and topped with a huge Lobster Claw or Herb Crusted Seared Halibut served with Herb Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Reduction and Truffle Oil or Rosemary Seared Prime Rib served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Natural Jus
Dessert Course
(Or choose any item from Freighters or Blue Water Bridge Options)
Campfire Cheesecake Topped with Toasted Marshmallow or Twisted Triple Chocolate Cake with Saunders Hot Fudge
Vegetarian Options Lemon Cucumber Couscous Mixed Greens, Roasted Vegetables, Fresh Basil, Rice Wine Vinaigrette & Goat Cheese Sauce Wild Mushroom Mac & Cheese Roasted Portobello, Crimini and Button Mushrooms, Bold White 5 Cheese Blend, Baked Cheddar Breadcrumbs and Fried Parmesan Marinated Grilled Veggie Stack Grilled Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant & Portobello Mushrooms with Melted Brie & Balsamic Glaze Seasonal Farm Vegetable Risotto Seasonal Vegetables in a White Wine-Parmesan Risotto finished with Truffle Oil
S wee t t oot h t a b Le s Sugar Rush #1 | $6.50/person Assorted Mini Petite Fours Chocolate Cappuccino, Silk Tuxedo, NY Style Vanilla Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip, Meyer Lemon, Raspberry and Amaretto Almond Assorted Cheesecake Bars Strawberry Symphony, Sweet Caramel, Dulce de Leche and Triple Chocolate Seasonal Fresh Fruit with Local Honey Peach Yogurt
Sugar Rush #2 | $8.50/person Assorted Mini Petite Fours Chocolate Cappuccino, Silk Tuxedo, NY Style Vanilla Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip, Meyer Lemon, Raspberry and Amaretto Almond Assorted Cheesecake Bars Strawberry Symphony, Sweet Caramel, Dulce de Leche and Triple Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Martinis topped with Cinnamon Whipped Cream Twisted Chocolate Brownies topped with Chocolate Mousse
Sugar Rush #3 | $10.50/person Assorted Mini Petite Fours Chocolate Cappuccino, Silk Tuxedo, NY Style Vanilla Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip, Meyer Lemon, Raspberry and Amaretto Almond Assorted Cheesecake Bars Strawberry Symphony, Sweet Caramel, Dulce de Leche and Triple Chocolate Triple Chocolate Seasonal Fresh Fruit with Local Honey Peach Yogurt Mini Cream Puffs topped with Caramel and Saunders Hot Fudge Chocolate Mousse Martinis topped with Cinnamon Whipped Cream Twisted Chocolate Brownies topped with Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Powdered Sugar and Mint
B ar Service Bar service will run for 5 hours. Additional hour may be purchased for $5 per person. Additional liquor and wine selections are available at bottle pricing. Cash bar available for groups of 100 or less, $100 bartender fee will be added to cash bar. Substitutions may be made based on inventory levels.
Bar Packages Package 1 | $23/person House Brand Vodka-Gin-Whiskey-Scotch-Bourbon-Rum Amaretto-Schnapps-Irish Cream-Coffee Liquor Domestic Draft Beer House Brand Wine selection Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio-White Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Pinot Noir Garnishes and Mixers Package 2 | $28/person Select Michigan Liquor Pinnacle Vodka- Canadian Club Whiskey- Tanqueray -Bacardi-Captain Morgan Bailey’s- Kahlua-Jack Daniels-Jim Beam-Jose Cuervo- Schnapps Domestic Draft Beer House Brand Wine selection Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio-White Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Pinot Noir Garnishes and Mixers Package 3 | $33/person Select Michigan Liquor Kettle One-Absolut Vodka-Crown Royal- Bombay Sapphire-Bacardi-Captain Morgan Southern Comfort-Chivas Regal-Jose Cuervo-Schanpps-Bailey’s-Kahlua-Hennessy VS Domestic and Michigan Craft Draft Beer House Brand Wine selection Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio-White Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Pinot Noir Garnishes and Mixers
Additional Bar Services
These services may be added to a bar package. Bubble Bar A variety of 4 different Champagne Cocktails $7 per person – one-hour service Martini Bar A variety of 4 different Martinis $8 per person – one-hour service Specialty Cocktail Bar Create your own specialty drink for your guests $7 per person – one-hour service Ala-Carte Bar Selections Champagne Toast (Half Glass) Champagne Toast (Full Glass) Mimosa Kir Royal Strawberry Daiquiri Punch Bottle Champagne Service Bottle Wine Service Fruit Punch Non-alcohol 3-hour Soft Drink Bar 5-hour Soft Drink Bar Cappuccino Bar
$3/glass $4/glass $5/glass $6/glass $89/bowl Priced Per Bottle Priced Per Bottle $45 Per Bowl $5/person $6/person Market Price