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Dining at Gilbert's Lodge in St. Clair Shores

This is the front exterior of Gilbert’s Lodge on Harper in St. Clair Shores, Saturday, April 29, 2017.
This is the front exterior of Gilbert’s Lodge on Harper in St. Clair Shores, Saturday, April 29, 2017.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Taxidermy mounts are displayed in the ceiling of the main entrance.
Taxidermy mounts are displayed in the ceiling of the main entrance.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
VInce Imperiale, right, enjoys a 16-ounce PBR draft beer before he and his father-in-law, Ken Czado, left, both of St. Clair Shores, order lunch.
VInce Imperiale, right, enjoys a 16-ounce PBR draft beer before he and his father-in-law, Ken Czado, left, both of St. Clair Shores, order lunch.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Wooden cross country skis, shoes and poles are displayed on the wall in the Trophy Room, where banquets and parties are held.
Wooden cross country skis, shoes and poles are displayed on the wall in the Trophy Room, where banquets and parties are held.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Waitress Selina Torres, center, of Fraser, talks with patrons Lorrie Shock, left, of St. Clair Shores and her sister, Kathy Pilotto, right, of Roseville.
Waitress Selina Torres, center, of Fraser, talks with patrons Lorrie Shock, left, of St. Clair Shores and her sister, Kathy Pilotto, right, of Roseville.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
The restaurant is lit by several antler chandeliers.
The restaurant is lit by several antler chandeliers.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Gilbert's Lodge serves their own beer called, "Lodge Lager," made specifically for them by Short's Brewery.
Gilbert's Lodge serves their own beer called, "Lodge Lager," made specifically for them by Short's Brewery.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is homemade Mac N Cheese in the Trophy Room in front of a brown bear hide.
This is homemade Mac N Cheese in the Trophy Room in front of a brown bear hide.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is a full slab of barbecued baby back ribs with fries and cold slaw.
This is a full slab of barbecued baby back ribs with fries and cold slaw.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is a Nacho Supreme plate.
This is a Nacho Supreme plate.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This is a Morning Burger, a bacon cheese burger with a fried egg on top, fries and cold slaw.
This is a Morning Burger, a bacon cheese burger with a fried egg on top, fries and cold slaw.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Jacquelyn Smith, left, of Birmingham, and Paul Brown, of Roseville, share a laugh during lunch on this, their first date. They found each other on the online dating app called, "OkCupid."
Jacquelyn Smith, left, of Birmingham, and Paul Brown, of Roseville, share a laugh during lunch on this, their first date. They found each other on the online dating app called, "OkCupid."
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News