Sleder's Family Tavern Menu
Welcome to Sleder's Family Tavern, a cherished dining gem nestled in Traverse City, MI, where history meets hearty cuisine. With a rich legacy spanning over 140 years, this tavern offers a delightful array of dishes that cater to every palate.
The menu shines with iconic selections like the Lak Perch, tender and perfectly fried, and the Slabtown Ribs, slow-cooked to perfection. Meat lovers will also revel in the Old Timer burger, while seafood aficionados can savor crispy battered cod or succulent shrimp. For those craving something unique, the Mexican offerings, such as the Wet Burrito, deliver robust flavors and generous servings.
As highlighted by patrons, the family-friendly atmosphere coupled with reasonable prices makes it an ideal stop for your next meal. Sleder's invites you to experience not just a meal, but a slice of community history.
Starters
Chips and Salsa
homemade nacho chips
Jalapeño Poppers
with ranch dressing
Tater-Tots
with ranch dressing
Deep Fried Pickles
zesty fried pickle spears
Baked Brie
with hot cherry sauce
Cheese Sticks
fried mozzarella with ranch dressing
Mushrooms
breaded portabellas
Moose Chips
Randolph's twist on the tater!
Potato Skins
Onion Rings
thick cut, fried golden brown
Deep-Fried Cauliflower
with ranch dressing
Homemade French Fries
fresh cut, crispy fried Idaho potatoes
Coleslaw
Cottage Cheese
Chicken Wings
tossed with spicy hot sauce
Spicy Buffalo Shrimp
tossed in our buffalo sauce and deep fried golden brown
Smelt
lightly dusted Canadian smelt
Cheese Curds
with ranch dressing
Soup of the Day
Bean
Chili
Clam Chowder (Fridays)
Homemade Soup
Salads
House Salad
lettuce, ham or turkey, olives, Swiss cheese, and parmesan with our own garlic and lemon dressing
Seasoned Steak Salad
6 oz grilled steak served on a bed of lettuce with shredded cheddar, cucumber, tomato, carrots, onion, and choice of dressing
Taco Salad
beef, chicken, or shrimp: choose your favorite with lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, and shredded cheddar
Greek Salad
lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olives, pepperoncini, carrots, beets, and feta cheese
Green Salad
lettuce, tomato, carrot, and cucumber, and onion
Chef Salad
lettuce, tomato, egg, turkey, ham, cheese, cucumber, carrot, and onion
Grilled Chicken Salad
strips of grilled chicken on a bed of lettuce with bacon, tomato, onion, and shredded cheddar
Mini Salad and Soup
tossed salad and a cup of soup
Chicken Fingers Basket
four chicken fingers, French fries, and cole slaw
Lake Perch Basket
lightly dusted and deep-fried perch, French fries, and cole slaw
Smelt Basket
7 oz. of fried Canadian smelt, French fries, and cole slaw
Shrimp Basket
eight deep-fried shrimp, French fries, and cole slaw
Cod Basket
two pieces of batter-dipped cod, French fries, and cole slaw
Baskets
Sandwiches
Deli Special
stacked turkey, ham, or corned beef on your choice of bread or pita with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise
Club Sandwich
ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise
Veggie Sandwich
guacamole, tomato, onion, cucumber carrots, lettuce, and our special dressing on pita
Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast with Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a Kaiser bun
Royal Reuben
corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and special dressing on rye
Westside Turkey
grilled turkey, Swiss cheese, and cole slaw on your choice of bread
Santa Fe
grilled turkey with Swiss cheese, green chilies, tomatoes, and guacamole on your choice of bread
Cheese Steak Sandwich
shaved beef, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms on a Kaiser bun
Mini Sandwich and Soup
cup of soup and choice of turkey, ham, or corned beef sandwich
Sour Cream
Salsa
Bleu Cheese
Ranch
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Grilled Onions
Jalapeños
Mushrooms
Olives
Guacamole
Extra Meat
Extra Bacon
Grilled Pita
Rolls
Muffins
Extras
Burgers
Old Timer
Sleder Burger
1/2 lb. ground chuck with French fries and cole slaw
Local Favorites!
Mexican
Wet Burrito
seasoned beef, beans, and cheese wrapped and smothered with burrito sauce and cheddar cheese and topped with tomato, onions, and olives
Chicken Burrito
seasoned chicken and cheese wrapped and smothered with sauce and cheddar cheese and topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, and olives
Vegetarian Burrito
refried beans, tomato, onions, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and smothered with burrito sauce and cheddar cheese and topped with tomato, onions, and olives
Pacific Cod Dinner
3 pieces of battered cod loin, deep fried golden brown or baked with lemon, garlic, and thyme
A Heap of Shrimp
breaded and fried fantails
Steak and Shrimp Combo
6 oz. seasoned steak with golden fried shrimp
Slabtown Ribs
baby back pork ribs, slow roasted until tender then char-broiled in BBQ sauce
Cherry Barbequed Chicken
1/2 split chicken, oven roasted and then char-broiled with our homemade cherry BBQ sauce
Sausage and Kraut
smoked sausage sauteed with sauerkraut served with red potatoes
Lake Perch
lightly dusted filets, deep fried golden brown
Friday Nights All You Can Eat!
Cod and/or SMELT with fries and cole slaw or cottage cheese