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906-290-7107CORNELL, MI
Est. 1981 · Cornell, Michigan
Welcome to the Rail
Smoked meats · Cold beer · Every game
New Chicken Bacon Swiss sandwich with honey mustard and fries
New on the Menu
Chicken Bacon
Swiss
Crispy chicken, bacon, Swiss & honey mustard · $13.25
Collage of Rusty Rail burgers: cheeseburger, bacon onion burger, BBQ pulled pork burger and a classic burger
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Stacked
Burgers
Brisket, bacon jam, the Yooper Pig and more
Racks of ribs in the smoker at Rusty Rail Outpost
Wednesday Is
Rib
Night
Smoked low and slow, fall off the bone
Buffalo and BBQ wings for Thursday Night Football at Rusty Rail Outpost
Thursday Night
Football
Wings, cold drafts and every snap till the final whistle
Basket of beer-battered fish with fries, tartar sauce and lemon
Friday Night
Fish
Fry
Perch · Walleye · Pollock · Shrimp
Slow roasted prime rib being carved to order
Saturday Night
Slow Roasted
Prime Rib
Carved to order. Get here before it's gone!
Rusty Rail Outpost dining room with TVs for Sunday football
Sunday
Football
Doors open at noon · Every game on DirecTV
Chicken Bacon Swiss sandwich with honey mustard and fries

New on the MenuChicken Bacon Swiss

Crispy breaded chicken breast topped with melted Swiss, crispy bacon and our sweet and tangy honey mustard, all on a toasted bun with a side of golden fries. $13.25

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Racks of ribs on the smoker

SmokedLow & Slow

Ribs, brisket, pulled pork and prime rib come off our smokers every week. Pair them with loaded skillet mac, stacked burgers, wings, pressed paninis and Friday fish. Pull up a stool out on County Road 426 or call ahead for takeout.

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Smoked rib plate

WednesdayRib Night

Smoked low and slow. Smoky, saucy and fall off the bone.

Worth the drive out on 426.

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Fried fish and fries basket

FridayFish Fry

Lake perch, walleye, pollock, shrimp and the Fisherman Platter.

Come early or call ahead for takeout.

Fish Plates
Slice of slow roasted prime rib

SaturdayPrime Rib

Seasoned and slow roasted all day, carved to order.

College football on every screen.

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Rusty RailReviews

★ 4.5 on Google · 97 reviews

EJ Russell
Google Review
★★★★★

What a great experience! When we got there, there was a rather large party of 12, and a few other tables. The staff personally greeted each one of my family members and myself. Nicole did an amazing job, offered a sample of the mac & cheese for my step daughter to make sure she liked it, and everything came out on time, with a great smile and superior customer skills. THE FOOD! Outstanding! I’ve been wanting a great BBQ joint in the area for quite some time and this place delivered x10! The Owner/Chef Ethan came out and not only talked to us about our experience, but I also witnessed him talking to other guests about theirs as well. TOP NOTCH! Step daughter gives this place a 10 stars out of 5! That impressed… and she is picky!

Cassidy Getzloff
Google Review
★★★★★

New owners have been so kind and welcoming when I have been there! The owner has greeted us and checked in on how everything was for us on top of bouncing in to the kitchen and being hands on too. They have gone above and beyond. The food has been so delicious too! Food portions are large and priced very reasonably. Staff is so friendly and the updated building is gorgeous!!

John M
Google Review
★★★★★

Service was super friendly, the cheese curds are great, the sandwiches are great, the loaded mac n cheese are great, the burgers are great. Great place to eat.

Laurie Van Damme
Google Review
★★★★★

What a nice relaxing environment. Love how they made that place a go to stop. The food is fabulous, you can't go wrong with anything.

Chadwick Domack
Google Review
★★★★★

After our drive to Escanaba, we stopped here for food as the reviews looked great. We really enjoyed the food, and the service was very fast and attentive. Pricing was very fair, and the establishment was spacious. Looks like it would be a really fun spot for a summer stop.

Holly Burns
Google Review
★★★★★

Delicious Buffalo Mac and cheese (large portion, not spicy tho). Brand new Monster Energy Zero Ultra drink with a splash of cranberry. Love it!!

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