Lake Side Dining

One of the best parts of vacation is gathering your crew and grubbing on some delicious local food. We have hundreds of delicious restaurants and specialty food establishments. BBQ. Sweet desserts. Pizza. Meals on-the-go. All of which are readily available no matter where you’re staying.

But, part of the allure of vacationing in lake country is traveling by boat to your food destination. (If you need a boat rental, see page 57 for boat rental companies.)

Here are a few suggestions on where to eat when you want to cruise by boat! Lakeside restaurants are popular and in most cases reservations are strongly recommended.

Gull Lake, Brainerd

Bar Harbor Supper Club

The extensive docks at Bar Harbor Supper Club offer easy access to get in and out. You’ll also have a beautiful view of the channel while dining on sandwiches, steaks, and seafood.

Nisswa Lake Park

One of the fun parts of boating on Gull Lake is cruising “up” the Chain. If you boat the whole Chain, you’ll end up on Nisswa Lake. Here, you can dock at the public slips at Nisswa Lake Park. A quick walk and through the tunnel, you’re in downtown Nisswa close to Main Street Ale House and Big Axe Brewing Company. Both offer outdoor seating, full menus, and craft beer. Main Street Ale House also offers craft cocktails.

Dock 77 at Quarterdeck Resort

Drop anchor at Dock 77 and enjoy delicious craft cocktails, small plates, salads, handhelds, and walleye. Dock 77 has lots of dock space for easy access. There’s also a lot of green space with firepits, Adirondack chairs for boat-watching, and space for the kids to splash in the water.

Ernie’s on Gull

Facing west, Ernie’s on Gull is a prime spot to watch the sun sink into the horizon while sipping the famous “Greenie” cocktail. A full outdoor dinner menu and quick grab-andgo style bites are available. Plus, live music and a playground for kids makes it a hot spot for all ages.

Gull Lake Cruises

Gull Lake Cruises, which is docked at Cragun’s Resort, offers a variety of public cruise options. If you’d like a cruise and have a full meal, you can do a brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise. If you’d like lighter fare, a happy hour or sweet tooth sunset cruise are a perfect end to your day!

Lost Lake Lodge

Lost Lake Lodge is quaintly tucked up from the water’s edge, which just adds to its intimate feel. For 70 years Lost Lake Lodge has been providing an upscale chef’s menu set among 80 acres of woods, water, and wildlife.

FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS, Lost Lake Lodge has been offering guests exceptional dining and quiet serenity. This Gull Lake resort is located on 80 acres of woods, water, and wildlife. Their restaurant and bar are open to the public.

Madden’s, Cragun’s, and Grand View Lodge

Madden’s, Cragun’s, and Grand View Lodge all have several restaurants on-site that are open to the public and accessible by boat. From upscale to pizza and handhelds, these resorts have all the dining amenities to feed a crowd.

Zorbaz on Gull Lake

Zorbaz on Gull Lake is the hot spot if you want Mexican, pizza, and night life. The sand volleyball court and stage for live music make for a fun atmosphere, too.

North Long Lake, Brainerd

Dunmire’s on the Lakes

Dunmire’s on the Lake is the only restaurant on North Long Lake. They offer delicious lunch and dinners with docks to easily come ashore. Brunch is available on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer. Outside patio dining is available. With a wide variety menu featuring handhelds, fish, pizza, and pasta this stop is a crowd-pleaser.

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Pelican Lake, Breezy Point

Dockside Lounge

Dockside Lounge at Breezy Point Resort is the place to be on Pelican Lake for dining and entertainment. Here, you can enjoy water’s edge dining with extensive docks for boats. Dockside is family friendly basket food, including appetizers, pizza, burgers, and salads.

Breezy Belle

The Breezy Belle, which is docked at Breezy Point Resort, is a fun way to enjoy the water. The Breezy Belle is an authentic sternwheel paddleboat similar to riverboats. They offer relaxing public cruises around Pelican Lake. Onboard you’ll find staff serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. While there is no food service, you are welcome to bring carryout food and pizzas from Breezy Point’s Dockside Lounge.