DINING PLACES TO DINE

A & W Restaurant (218) 963-4361 www.facebook.com/awnisswa/

5446 Lakers Lane, Nisswa

Nisswa’s A&W Restaurant is located in downtown since 1966, right across the street from First Western Bank & Trust. Open seasonally, May through September. You will find great burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fries, onion rings, cheese curds, floats, ice cream, and of course, fantastic Draft A&W Root Beer!

Adirondack Coffee (218) 967-0111 www.lovemymug.com

25469 Main Street, Nisswa www.facebook.com/ AdirondackCoffeeShop

Coffee, breakfast & lunch on Main Street in Nisswa

American Legion –Nisswa (218) 963-9946 www.nisswalegion.com

25807 Main Street, Nisswa

Nisswa American Legion, the “Gettogether Place”, is open to the public serving lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30am2:30pm. Play Bingo Wednesdays 6:30pm and Sundays 3:30pm, Meat Raffle

Fridays 4:30pm and pull tabs every day!

Enjoy Burger Mondays, Mexican Night

Tuesdays, Wing Night Thursdays and Friday Night dinners. See you at the “Get-together Place”.

Baia Della Italian Kitchen (218) 824-6444

Baiadellaitaliankitchen.com

15115 Edgewood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425

The most important thing to know about us: we love food! Whether cooking, serving, eating, or just talking about it, food is our profession and our passion. You’ll find a menu of what you might expect, mouth-watering pasta, but you’ll also see familiar staples like flat bread pizzas and Bruschetta. And of course, no hardy Italian meal starts without a salad and bread.

But what is Italian food without the wine? We offer a large selection of wine to pair beautifully with your Italian tastebuds. Not sure what works? Just ask one of our friendly servers and they’ll help you choose with samples and expertise.

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.

Barajas Mexican Bar and Grill

(218) 568-9950

Barajas offers delicious Mexican dishes ranging from tacos to enchiladas, fajitas, nachos and more. Sip a specialty margarita while you enjoy your meal!

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.

Blaze Pizza

(218) 453-0088 | http://blazepizza.com

14398 Dellwood Dr. N, Baxter, MN

Get fired up with Fast-Fire’d Pizzas from Blaze! Made just the way you want. Order online for delivery or pickup.

Cowboy’s

(218) 963-6200 www.cowboysoflakeshore.com

8385 Interlachen Road, Lake Shore

We are your neighborhood restaurant and pride ourselves on providing excellent service and really good casual food. We try hard - very hard - to personally greet you with an open door and a big welcoming smile. Until we meet again, Happy Trails to You!

Breezy Point Resort

*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 Wednesday-Sunday at 4:30pm for dinner.

* 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 Sundays summer and Friday and Saturdays Fall and winter.

*Marina II Restaurant

(218) 562-7161 • www.breezypointresort.com

9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point

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.

* Palmer’s Grille at Deacon’s Lodge (218) 562-6270 www.breezypointresort.com

9348 Arnold Palmer Drive, Breezy Point

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.

* The Coffee House (218) 562-7179 www.breezypointresort.com

9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point

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.

CRAGUNS:

* Bear Trap Lounge (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com

11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd

Located in the main lodge of Cragun’s Resort, the newly renovated Bear Trap Lounge offers a new dining experience and lounge escape. A perfect place to retreat for an elevated bar experience. Call Cragun’s for hours and more information.

* 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.

* Irma’s Kitchen (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com

11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd

Located on property, Irma’s Kitchen is open seasonally with fine dining options available for all. The seasonally menu is updated each summer with new offerings and handpicked by Cragun’s Executive Chef. Open for dinner mid-June through early September.

* Legacy Bar and Grille (218) 825-2700 www.craguns.com

11000 Cragun’s Drive, Brainerd

The Legacy Grille is open year-round. The menu provides a variety of options from appetizers, burgers, dinner entrees and more. Dine-in or on the large outdoor patio during our warmer months overlooking the emerald greens, ponds and rolling fairways of the newly renovated Cragun’s Legacy Golf Courses.

* Lodge Dining Room

218-825-2700 www.craguns.com

11000 Craguns Drive, Brainerd

Enjoy a panoramic view of Gull Lake while dining on Cragun’s north style breakfast buffets or hot breakfast.

Dairy Queen – Nisswa

(218) 963-2163

25312 S. Main Street, Nisswa

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.

Dock 77 (Quarterdeck)

(218) 961-1177 • www.quarterdeckresort.com

9820 Birch Bay Drive SW

County Road 77, Nisswa, MN 56468

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!

Dough Bros Woodfire

(218) 454-4900

Doughbroswoodfire.com

14039 Edgewood Drive

Baxter, MN 56425

We offer a truly unique atmosphere and dining experience, featuring mouth-watering handmade wood-fired pizza and sandwiches, beer, wine, craft cocktails and much more!

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.

Firehouse Subs

15094 Dellwood Drive N., Baxter (218) 828-0629 www.doordash.com

Fast Casual, Dine In, Drive Through, Carry Out, Call Ahead, Phone Orders, Door Dash, Food Dudes, Web Ordering, Firehouse Subs App.

GRAND VIEW LODGE:

* CHAR Craft Steaks (218) 963-8756 www.grandviewlodge.com

23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa

Experience classic traditions seared with flavors that sizzle. Committed to excellence, CHAR sources only the finest ingredients. You will find premium craft steaks, local fish and produce. CHAR also features Minnesota beer, spirits and a unique selection of wines. Smoked, seared, roasted or grilled, CHAR lets their craft speak for itself.

* Italian Gardens (218) 963-8756 www.grandviewlodge.com

23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa

Situated in the quiet gardens of Grand View Lodge, you’ll find a magical little cottage...dine family-style and savor the homemade flavor as you escape to Italy for an evening! Inside you’ll be warmed by the rich aroma of authentic Italian cuisine, while surrounded by hundreds of beautiful flowers. Open seasonally.

*Freddy’s Sports Grill (218)963-8756 www.grandviewlodge.com

23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa

Your spot for fun, food and sports. Whether you’re just getting off of the course or stopping by to watch a game, Freddy’s has the perfect refreshing beverages and fantastic food for you. The menu features mouthwatering wings, juicy burgers, tasty sandwiches and a full bar. Open seasonally.

*Northwoods Pub (218)963-8756 www.grandviewlodge.com

23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa

Northwoods Pub is a relaxing family-friendly restaurant and pub located on the lower level of the Main Lodge of Grand View. Savor the flavors of Chef-created sandwiches, burgers and house made pizza. Stop in and enjoy a variety of featured local and Minnesota-made craft beers and seasonally scheduled live music. Open year ‘round.

*On the Rocks (218)963-8756 www.grandviewlodge.com

23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa

On the Rocks features two waterfalls, built-in fire pits and wooden pergolas that create a perfect place to enjoy the variety of appetizers, burgers and sandwiches offered. The stone designed patio bar is the ideal place to relax, sip and dine. Open seasonally, weather permitting.

*Tanque Verde Cantina on the Beach (218)963-8756 www.grandviewlodge.com

23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa

Tanque Verde Cantina is the perfect place to grab a bite, enjoy a cocktail and take in the views of Gull Lake. Offering delicious southwestern flavors including tacos, burritos and salads, you’ll never have to leave the beach. Try the famous Prickly Pear Margarita. Open seasonally.

*Northern Soul Smokehouse (218)568-4944 www.grandviewlodge.com

5506 Preserve Boulevard, Pequot Lakes, MN

At the Preserve, renowned celebrity chef Justin Sutherland and Executive Chef Bill Coyle have teamed up to bring southern smokehouse favorites prepared with northern charm. Northern Soul at The Preserve offers a variety of flavorful smoked meats, a bucketlist bourbon selection to pair, and fine cigars.

Iron Range Eatery (218) 545-5444 www.ironrange.3cheersmn.com

6 West Main St., Crosby, MN

Iron Range Eatery is located on Main Street in Crosby. Delicious and unique food, and homemade desserts. Indoor and seasonal outdoor dining featuring local decor, fire pit, and waterfall. A must experience for both locals and visitors!

Iron Waffle Coffee Company (218) 963-6317 www.theironwaffle.com

8785 Interlachen Road, Lake Shore, MN

Voted “Best Breakfast Place” by Best of Brainerd Lakes, the Iron Waffle is a cute, cozy coffee shop just minutes from downtown Nisswa. Featuring all varieties of coffee drinks, specialty sweet liege waffles, an assortment of sweet treats and with indoor and outdoor seating, the Iron Waffle is the place to be!

Lost Lake Lodge Restaurant (218) 963-2681 www.lostlake.com

7965 Lost Lake Road, Lake Shore, MN

A gorgeous lakeside setting that offers fresh, inventive and local cuisine options with a few fun surprises mixed in as well. Come by boat to enjoy patio seating overlooking the Gull Lake Narrows or dine inside one of the two cozy dining rooms. Full bar and banquet areas available.