Deer Lake Back Court Restaurant

We loved this place. Too bad we don't live a little closer or we would frequent much more.

Go swimming, then have a great lunch all in one location! Truly heaven sent! Thank you kindly! Jer

Food was good. Best part of the night was the live music. Steve Floyd had the place rockin!!

We just discovered this restaurant that has probably been around forever. The food is good, the service is good and it's not overly packed like every other restaurant in Clarkston. It gets a good crowd and they have entertainment on Friday nights. Our favorite undiscovered place.

We've been going out on weekends in Clarkston for years, but because of long waits to be seated (especially during Covid), we began going to Back Court, a place I knew of from being a member at adjoining Deer Lake Raquet Club.
Over the past few years we've been to Back Court maybe 10 times, and we've always been impressed with the quality and preperation of our meals, the top notch waitstaff, and the relaxed atmosphere. The bar is also very inviting.
Most recently, a Saturday, one friend and I had AMAZING prime rib (large portion) with an incredible au jus/zip sauce, while our other friend said his balsamic salmon was excellent. The sides were tasty, and the breadsticks were fresh out of the oven (and are in themselves reason enough to go to Back Court!). For our 3 meals, appetizers and soft drinks, the bill was under $100.
Before leaving, we remarked to our server that we couldn't understand why people wait 30-60 minutes to be seated at other local restaurants (often for a mediocre meal), while we just ate at one of the best places in the area and its almost empty! Our waitress replied that people often don't realize Back Court is there (entrance isn't very conspicuous), or that its only for members of Deer Lake Raquet Club (because it shares the same building).
-So I'll straighten things out-
The entrance is on White Lake Rd side of building, under overhang and up some steps (between huge greenhouse-type pool enclosure and the front door of the Raquet Club), and BACK COURT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.