PLACESTODINE A & W Restaurant (218) 963-4361 www.awrestaurants.com 5446 Lakers Lane, Nisswa
A & W has been in downtown Nisswa since 1966. Open seasonally; May through September. It’s time for a Frosty Mug of Real Draft Made Fresh Daily A&W Root Beer and the Classic Root Beer Floats. All American Food: Delicious Burgers, Dogs, Fries, Rings, Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds and Much more!
Adirondack Coffee (218) 967-0111 www.lovemymug.com 25469 Main Street, Nisswa
Born in 1993 as central Minnesota’s premier espresso bar and gourmet coffee retailer, Adirondack features fresh-roasted coffee and espresso; amazing hand-made pastries, homemade bread and bagels, specialty drinks, treats galore! Enjoy a latte and scone in our courtyard or meet a friend for breakfast in our cozy shop.
American Legion – Nisswa (218) 963-9946 www.nisswalegion.com 25807 Main Street, Nisswa
Nisswa American Legion, the “Get-together Place”, is open to the public serving lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm. Play Bingo Wednesdays 6:30pm and Sundays 3:30pm, Meat Raffle Fridays 4:30pm and pull tabs every day! Enjoy Burger Mondays, Coney Dog Tuesdays, Wing Night Thursdays and Friday Night dinners. See you at the “Gettogether Place”.
Baxter’s Bar & Grill (218) 822-3663 www.arrowwoodbrainerdlodge.com 6967 Lake Forest Road, Baxter
Located at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lake - Baxter’s Bar & Grill offers northwoods dining at its finest! Open Wednesday/Thursday: 3:00-9:00 Dinner with bar until 11:00pm, Friday: 3:00-9:00 Dinner with bar until Midnight , and Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00 Dinner with bar until Midnight. Serving appetizers and small plates, dinner specials, fresh pasta dishes, salads, hand-tossed pizzas with their own twist, sandwiches and desserts. Fresh and locally grown food is incorporated with prices that fit every budget.
Big Axe Brewing Company (218) 961-2337 www.bigaxebrewing.com 25435 Main Street, Nisswa
Big Axe Brewing Company serves the freshest, finest quality brews, homemade root beer and delicious food. Grab a bite from Big Axe Kitchen, options including burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and daily specials. The dog friendly patio and kid’s menu make Big Axe enjoyable for the entire family. OPEN DAILY, year ‘round.
BREEZY POINT
*Antlers Restaurant (218) 562-7162 www.breezypointresort.com 7891 County Road 11, Breezy Point
Enjoy premium aged steaks, walleye, scallops, large shrimp and more in a casual, upscale setting; or dine on the patio overlooking Antlers Gardens and Whitebirch golf course. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week, May through October with late fall/winter open hours TuesdaySaturday at 4:30pm for dinner and Sunday from 10am-1pm for breakfast.
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* Dockside (218) 562-7170 www.breezypointresort.com 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point
Located in the heart of Breezy Point Resort, Dockside serves family friendly entrees on their lake level patio. After 9pm, Dockside is for adults with live bands 6 nights a week, May-September. There are tributes on the deck; Johnny Cash & Neil Diamond Fridays and Elvis on Saturdays mid-June through Labor Day. DJ 8pm-Midnight Friday and Saturday nights October-April.
*Marina II Restaurant (218) 562-7161 www.breezypointresort.com 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point
* Irma’s Kitchen (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com 11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd
Located in the former home of the Hungry Gull Restaurant, all food items are made in house using many of Irma Cragun’s recipes and the freshest local ingredients. Open for dinner mid-June through September.
* Legacy Bar and Grille (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com 11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd
A casual menu served during the golf season. Dine on the large patio or in air-conditioned indoor comfort overlooking the emerald greens, pond and rolling fairways of the Legacy Golf Courses. Signature walleye sandwich and great happy hour at the Sports Bar.
Marina II is located in the heart of Breezy Point Resort with wonderful water views of Breezy Bay. Breakfast is served 7 days a week year ‘round. Dinner is offered May through September, featuring premium steaks and prime rib served nightly, lobster, walleye, and lots of other good things. Family friendly dinners offered weekends November through February.
* Lodge Dining Room (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com 11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd
* Palmer’s Grille at Deacon’s Lodge (218) 562-6270 www.breezypointresort.com 9348 Arnold Palmer Drive, Breezy Point
Dairy Queen – Nisswa (218) 963-2163 25312 S. Main Street, Nisswa
* The Coffee House (218) 562-7179 www.breezypointresort.com 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point
Dock 77 (Quarterdeck) (218) 961-1177 www.quarterdeckresort.com 9820 Birch Bay Drive SW County Road 77 Nisswa, Mn 56468
Open to the public, Palmer’s Grille is located in the Deacons Lodge Club House. Dine indoors or on the patio. Open for lunch and dinner May through mid-October serving appetizers, salads, gourmet burgers, steaks and seafood. Full bar and ice cold taps.
Located in the heart of Breezy Point Resort, the “Coffee House” features a wide selection of the famous Caribou specialty coffees, homemade cinnamon & caramel rolls plus several flavors of scones, all locally made. The “Coffee House” also has a service counter featuring your favorite flavors of Kemps ice cream. Free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, open daily throughout the year.
CRAGUN’S: * Bear Trap Lounge (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com 11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd
Located in the main lodge of Cragun’s, the Bear Trap Lounge offers pizza, a perfect compliment to the drink of your choice. Watch the game on the big screen TV or enjoy singing along with karaoke most Friday and Saturday evenings.
* Cabana Café (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com 11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd
Located by the indoor pool, the Cabana Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and light dinners based on occupancy. The Cafe menu includes coffee drinks, salads and wraps, burgers and sandwiches and a variety of snack items. Full cocktail service also available.
Enjoy a panoramic view of Gull Lake while dining on Cragun’s sumptuous north-country style breakfast buffets.
Dairy Queen’s classic Ice Cream Treats and Cakes. Also serving a limited menu of hot food items including Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs and Rotisserie Chicken Bites. Enjoy a treat on our patio. Order a cake for your next event on DQcakes.com! Open for the season Spring through early Fall.
Located on the west side of Gull Lake, Dock 77 has the finest view (in many of our guests’ opinion) of Gull Lake. Come by boat, snowmobile, automobile or whatever mode you choose and try our tasty menu. If you are coming to see the lake, the view from the bar is absolutely breathtaking. And if you are an ice skater, our rink is lit! See you at the DOCK!
Ernie’s on Gull (218) 829-3918 www.erniesongull.com 10424 Squaw Point Road, East Gull Lake
The view of Gull Lake from Ernie’s lakeside deck is nothing short of amazing. Quality food and great service all in a unique lakeside dining atmosphere truly makes Ernie’s on Gull the place to dine in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Open daily at 11 am year ‘round.
Ganley’s Restaurant & Malt Shoppe (218) 963-2993 www.ganleysrestaurant.com 25396 Main Street, Nisswa
Enjoy downtown dining with Ganley’s. Breakfast is served all day with lunch starting at 11 am. Tasty foods include hamburgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and daily specials. Sidewalk dining is available for those beautiful, warm summer days. Open year ‘round, serving malts, ice ream and treats in the summer.
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