Observatory Lounge
Top-floor vibes in downtown Houghton. Craft cocktails, local flavors, great views! Bar open M-Sat 4-11 pm
Kitchen closes at 9 M-Th & 10 F-Sat
820 Shelden Ave.
07/23/2026
Specialty imported gourmet meats. Carefully curated cheeses. French baguette. Roasted tomato dip. Our Charcuterie is perfect for sharing, or not. No judgment. Open tonight 4–11 p.m.
07/19/2026
Your table has a view. 820 Sheldon Ave, 7th floor, where Houghton's iconic sights meets your cocktail hour. Doors open at 4 p.m. Come early, stay late.
07/15/2026
While the smoke has us all staying indoors, why not make the most of it? Come on up to The Observatory Lounge — cocktails, scratch-made food, and the best seat in Houghton waiting for you on the 7th floor. Open Monday–Saturday at 4 p.m.
07/12/2026
Summer in the UP calls for something cold in hand and a great view underfoot. Our bar is stocked and our team is ready. Open Monday–Saturday from 4 p.m - 11 p. m.
07/01/2026
Spring mix, sweet strawberries, blueberries, candied walnuts, and blue cheese, tossed in raspberry or balsamic vinaigrette. Pair it with a cocktail crafted just for you. Light, bright, and exactly what summer evenings are for.
06/24/2026
Locally sourced. Parmesan crusted. Finished with a lemon caper butter sauce, served alongside wild rice and fresh seared green beans. Our Baked Parmesan Crusted Whitefish is Michigan on a plate.
06/20/2026
Nothing matches the start of summer than tacos and fruity craft cocktail (or mocktail) 🌮🍹
06/16/2026
A full pound of mussels. Rich, creamy white wine sauce. Toasted garlic French baguette for the dipping. The Creamy White Wine Mussels are everything a small plate should be, shareable, impressive, and easy to finish.
06/10/2026
The move? Filet bites with haystack onions, burgundy mushrooms, and creamy Boursin cheese, all on warm dinner bread. This is how you start the night.
06/07/2026
A window seat, a beautiful plate, and nowhere to be. Some evenings just line up perfectly. We'll handle the food and the view, you bring the good company.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Telephone
Address
820 Shelden Avenue
Houghton, MI
49931
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5pm - 10:30pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 10:30pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 10:30pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 10:30pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 10:30pm |