lakes area dining guide 2016

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RESERVATIONS218.963.8756

MENUSGRANDVIEWLODGE.COMDINING

AT GRAND VIEW

SERVING OUR GUESTS AND COMMUNITY FOR 100 YEARS.

THE SEVEN BEST REASONS TO DINE AT GRAND VIEW THIS SUMMER!

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30503 Hwy 371 Pequot Lakes, MN(218) 568-5001

www.pequotlakessupervalu.com

Enjoy our Sibley Lake Deli for fresh tasty meals. Choose from an indoor setting with our 60” TV or enjoy fresh air and a sunny day by eating on our patio.

For quick delicious options for your meal, stop in to Pequot Lakes Supervalu today.For quick delicious options for your meal, stop in to Pequot Lakes Supervalu today.

Come in and enjoy

Delicious Deli Dining


Highway 371 NBrainerd

218-828-8400— Hours —

Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sunday 9:30am-9pm

Locally owned & operated

Your Up North Lodge

PRIME RIB EVERY NIGHT

HAND CUT STEAKS

“LEGENDARY” CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP

RIBS-WALLEYE-BURGERS & SANDWICHES

PRIME RIB EVERY NIGHTPRIME RIB EVERY NIGHT

20 Years of Great Food and Service

Happy Hour M-F, 3-6pm

Sunday Brunch 9:30am-1pm

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OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR AT 11 AMCR 11 Breezy Point (Next to the Ice Arena) • 218-562-4667

STEAKS • SEAFOOD • COCKTAILS

DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALSFull Service Bar • Family Friendly

Banquet Room for Large Parties • Game Room For Kids

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR AT 11 AM

YourNeighborhood Meeting Place!

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STEAKS • SEAFOOD • COCKTAILS

JJ’S PUB: Open at 4pm • Closed SundaysDownstairs From Commander

218-562-4600

JJ’S PUB

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Great Food and Live Entertainment

COMMANDER: Monday-Sunday Open 6:30am-2am1 Block West of Breezy Point Gate

218-562-4198

...LIVE BANDS EVERY WEEKEND ALL YEAR ROUND

...Enjoy Your Favorite Appetizersor a Full Meal –

Featuring our Famous Garbage Pizza & Friday BBQ Ribs and

Saturday Prime Rib Specials… Breakfast served daily 6:30am-Noon

… Lunch and Dinner Specials

ENTERTAINMENT – BREAKFAST – BAR BINGO

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Brewery & TaproomOpen Daily at Noon

218-961-2337BIGAXEBREWING.COM

...Great Patio Seating …Small Batch Craft Beer and Soda

Brewed Onsite

BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER

A must stop dining and drinking

destination in downtown Nisswa

HAPPY CAMPER CAFE

218-961-2267SUMMER HOURS 6:30 am to 10 pm. FALL/WINTER HOURS 7 am to 9 pmHighway 371 & County Road 16 in Jenkins. 2 miles North of Pequot Lakes

apineplaza.com

BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER

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Casual family dining in a

Northwoods A-Frame amidst Century old Pines since 1965.

Best known for our famous recipe chicken and

Grandma Bettie Jane’s homemade pies.

Visit our wayside park and take your picture with over

13ft tall Paul Bunyan Statue. Casual family dining with

outside seating.

218-568-8353

FAMILY RESTAURANTA-PINERestaurantRestaurant

6967 Lake Forest Rd • Baxter218-822-3663

www.arrowwoodbrainerd.com

FRESH PASTA - SALADS - HAND-TOSSED PIZZA

BURGERS - SANDWICHES - HOMEMADE DESSERTS

Baxter’s Bar and Grill is Brainerd Lakes

hidden gem!

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Get a taste of our award-winning restaurant.


38136 CR 66 Crosslake, MN • 218-692-3423

AMERICAN TRADITION FOOD STYLES

Live Music Fri. & Sat. NightsHappy Hour Food Specials

Mon. through Fri. Breakfast Sat. & Sun.

Bottemless Bloody Mary Sat. & Sun. Mornings

Craft Food and Cocktails.

Nothing Frozen. Always Fresh.

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Reservations Recommended39051 CR 66, Crosslake, MN | 218-692-3381

All menus and event calendars at mblodge.com

Lakeside Patio | Complimentary Dock SlipsBreathtaking Sunsets | Weddings | Private Parties

Summer Sunday Funday Live Patio Music

APPETIZERS – SOUP – SALAD – PASTA – STEAK – SEAFOOD

Award-Winning RestaurantAward-Winning Restaurant

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Fine Diningin your Flip-Flops

OPEN 7 DAYS YEAR ROUND

KITCHEN CLOSES AT 9PM SUN.-THURS.

AND 10 PM FRI & SAT.On the Paul Bunyan Trail

a mile south of the light in Pine River

218-587-2564

Casual Dining and Family Fun

in a NorthwoodsAtmosphere

FORMAL PATIO WITH FIREPLACE AND GAME PATIORIGHT ON THE PAUL BUNYAN TRAIL

BITES - SALADS - PASTAS - BURGERS

SEAFOOD & PRIME RIB FRI & SAT.

FRI, SAT, SUN - BREAKFAST 6:30AM TO 11AM

SUNDAY BUFFET 11AM - 2 PM

KITCHEN CLOSES AT 9PM

a mile south of the light in

www.BitesGrill.com

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WAVES LAKESIDE PATIO BAROPEN DAILY FROM MEMORIAL WEEKEND TO LABOR DAY WEEKEND

AWARD WINNINGWALLEYE CAKES, BOOM BOOM BURGERS, PRIME RIB, HOME MADE DESSERTS

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY & SATURDAY

8:00PM-12:00AM

HAPPY HOURMONDAY-FRIDAY 4:02PM-6:02PM

AT THE CHASE HOTELDOWNTOWN WALKER • LAKESIDE PATIO BAR & DINING

WWW.CHASEONTHELAKE.COMRESERVATIONS 218.547.7777

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www.BAXTERcountrykitchen.com

7788 Fairview Rd, Baxter | Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-7pm218-829-1739

Personal Hospitality Just Like At Home!

BACON CHEESE • PATTY MELT QUESADILLAS BURGER • MUSHROOM SWISS

All Served With Batter Dipped Fries!STRAWBERRY PANCAKES

BREAKFAST ANYTIME

GET YOUR FOOD TO GO! CK ON YOUR WAY!

FRESH BURGERS ON A PUB STYLE BUN

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Casual Lakeside Dining

Summer Hours Open Daily 11am to 1am10424 Squaw Point Rd., East Gull Lake, MN 56401

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Lakeside Deck And Patio Just Feet From � e Waters Edge.

BURGERS - SALADS - SANDWICHESPRIME RIB - WALLEYE


Jack Pine Center218-568-8373

Pequot Lakes, MN

ABOVE ORDINARY FOOD.

Hearty Breakfasts - Great CoffeeIncredible Sandwiches and Tasty Wraps

Daily specials and Healthy OptionsFresh Salads - Organic and Local when available

Home Made Hungarian Mushroom SoupCatering and To-Go Order Available

The Loon is calling you…

Breakfast & Lunch In A Casual Up

North Atmosphere

Hearty Breakfasts - Great Coffee

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#1 Pizza & Italian Buffet in the Heartof Brainerd

Summer Hours: M-Th: 11am - 10pm • F-S: 11am - 11:30pmClosed Sundays

625 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401218-828-4978 • www.brainerdgiovannis.com

PIZZA - PASTA - SALAD - APPETIZERS - SUBS

Join our VIP Text ClubText “GIOVANNIS” to 72345

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Great Gourmet Pizzas and so much more!!

PIZZA - PASTA - SALADS - SUBS- APPETIZERS

WE DELIVER218-568-4770

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BUFFET - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY FRIDAYS 11 AM - 1:30 PM, THURSDAYS 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Open Monday-Saturday at 11 AM

Serving lunch and dinner

31089 Front Street Pequot Lakes, MN

PIZZAATJOES.COM

Open Mon. thru Sun. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. June-Oct.Wed. thru Sun. Nov. - May

4321 State 87 NW • Backus, MN • 218-947-3427

Space...We have lots of room to move around with a full bar, restaurant

and banquet facility.

FRESH MADE PIZZA AND BURGERS

Under New Management

Saloon and EateryOFF 371, BACKUS

J & B’s

Great Food, Good People In An Up North

Style Setting!

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Nightly

APPETIZERS - SANDWICHES - SALADS

Bar and Restaurant O� ering Nightly Drink and Food Specials

JenkinsVFW NORTHERN

POST 3839OPEN AT NOON DAILY • 218-568-8664

Best Meat Raffle in MNChosen by WCCO


Award winning Italian Cuisine

Happy Hour • 4 pm-6 pm Daily

APPETIZERS - PIZZA - SALADS -PASTA -

CATERING AVAILABLEOPEN DAILY AT 11AM

LUNCH AND DINNER SPECIALS

COME ENJOY OUR “OUTSIDE SEATING”

Happy Hour • 4 pm-6 pm Daily

34650 CR 3, Crosslake • 218-692-4800 [email protected] 001423576r1

APPETIZERS - PIZZA - SALADS -PASTA

For the Little Bit of Irish in You

Open daily at 10:00 a.m. • Serving lunch and dinnerOn Government Dr., Pequot Lakes • 218-568-4177

HOMEMADE APPETIZERS, SOUPS, PIZZAS, COMFORT FOODS & IRISH SPECIALTIES.KID FRIENDLY WITH 16 TVS TO WATCH

YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS GAME.UPSTAIRS SEATING FOR PRIVATE EVENTS:

GROOMS DINNERS, BRIDAL SHOWERS, ANNIVERSARY OR BIRTHDAY PARTY’S!

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Outdoor Patio coming Summer

of 2016


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Where the locals &

visitors alike come to enjoy homecookin’

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(218) 963-9946

www.nisswaamlegion.com(218) 963-9946

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(218) 963-9946

*HAPPY HOUR*LUNCHES Monday - Saturday*MONDAY - Burger Night*TUESDAY - Taco night*WEDNESDAY - Bingo*THURSDAY - Wing Night*FRIDAY - Dinner Special/Meat Ra� e

OPEN TO THE PUBLICBAR & RESTAURANT

“The Great Northwoods Atmosphere”with Friendly Service, Tasty Food,

Great Music, Spectacular Views and Most of all, FUN!

BURGERS - SANDWICHES - WRAPS - PIZZA

� e Place to Be Since 1933

Open Daily at 11AM • www.moonlitebay.comCR #66 & #16 on Beautiful Crosslake • 218-692-3575

Like us on Facebook for specials and fun events

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Homemade Root Beer and Root Beer Floats

in downtown Nisswa since 1966

218-963-4361

FAMOUS HOT DOGSCLASSIC SIDESA&W BURGERSBETTER YOUR

COMBOKID’S CRUISERSTM

ALL TIME FAVORITESDRINKS & DESSERTS

Call ahead and we will have your order ready

when you arrive!

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FAMOUS HOT DOGSCLASSIC SIDESA&W BURGERSBETTER YOUR

KID’S CRUISERSALL TIME FAVORITESDRINKS & DESSERTS


Bar: Noon Till 1 a.m.Kitchen: M, W, Thurs, Sat 3-8 p.m. Tues & Fri Noon till 8 p.m.

218-568-4177 400 Front Street. On Hwy 371 in Pine River, MN 56474

PIZZA - APPETIZERS - PIZZA - STEAK - JUMBO SHRIMP

Homemade Pizza Anytime at the Bar. Full Kitchen, Appetizers, Fresh Hamburgers.

Dinner Specials Friday & Saturday 5-8 pm with Steaks, Jumbo Shrimp

FRASER – NELSON POST 613

PINE RIVERAMERICAN LEGION

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Casual Dining for the

Whole Family.Veteran’s Club Open to the Public

70 Years of helping our community veterans.

26020 County Rd. 3, Ossipee, MN(218) 765-4020 www.northwoodsinne.com

Hours: Open Tuesdays-Sundays. Closed Mondays

Our Famous Prime Rib

Available Nightly!

Weekly Specials!

PRIME RIB & HAND-CUT STEAKS • PASTA

SEAFOOD • CHICKEN • WALLEYE • BURGERS

Weekly Specials!

PRIME RIB & HAND-CUT STEAKS • PASTA

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Early Bird Specials available nightly till 6pm

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Alaskan King Crab Wednesday & SundayAYCE of our Famous Home Smoked Ribs

Tuesday & Friday

Highway 39, just south of Ideal Corners, 10 minutes north of Breezy Point.

www.norwayridge.com218-543-6136 • 877-878-7945

An “Up North” Unique Old-Style Restaurant

The only thing we overlook … is Kimble Lake.

SMOKED RIBS – WHALE SIZE WALLEYE– FILET MIGNON

Crab Legs Wednesday and Sunday Prime Rib Saturday

Lobster Special SundayEarly Bird Specials from 5-6pm


Brainerd’s Hometown Restaurant Since 1908

Breakfast Anytime • Salad BarReal Ice Cream

7am to 8pm Mon.-Sat. 7am to 3pm Sunday

Hwy. 210 & Business 371 Downtown Brainerd

(218) 829-5444 SawmillInnBrainerd.com

BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNERAPPETIZERS - SALADS - PIES

Award Winning BurgersGreat Omelets & Skillet Breakfast

SAWMILL

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8548 Ski Chalet Drive

Breezy Point

(218) 562-4455

primetimemn.com

Open Every Day

4pm to Close

Elegant Dining and Family Fun in a

Northwoods Atmosphere

Restaurant • Music Lounge Snow Tubing Chalet

APPETIZERS - PIZZA - SALADS -PASTA -

BURGERS - SEAFOOD - PRIME RIB

Order online at

raffertyspizza.com

PIZZA

VOTEDBEST PIZZA

IN THE LAKES AREA!

Westgate Mall • Brainerd/Baxter218-829-5804

Main Street • Nisswa(Next to Martin’s Sports Shop)

218-963-3023Town Square • Crosslake

218-692-5505Ra� erty’s Delivery and Take - N - Bake409 West Washington, Brainerd

218-454-9000

4 GREAT LOCATIONS

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THE LOCAL’S FAVORITE AND

AWARD WINNING SMOKEHOUSE

218-568-6070Hwy. 371 North Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

www.timberjacksmokehouse.com

TRY OUR FAMOUS SMOKED RIBS, BRISKET, HOMEMADE SOUPS, AND

OUTSTANDING SANDWICHES - DON’T FORGET TO TRY LAURIE’S

SWEET PETITE TREATS

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Enjoy Our Mosquito Free PatioCome Watch a Baseball Game Right

From Our PatioFrom Our Patio

Local’s secretVisitor’s favorite

Downtown Nisswa | Open Dailywww.yeoldpicklefactory.com

Ye Old Pickle Factory963-0085

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218-829-7507 • www.thewoodsmn.com19624 County Rd 3 Brainerd

Fabulous, Casual Up North Atmosphere

RESTAURANT/BAR | EVENT CENTERHOTEL | WEDDING VENUE

Family Dining, Celebrations, Cocktails, Private Meetings, Parties, Banquets, Catering,

Lodging and On & Off Sale Liquor


Mon.-Sat. 9am - 10pm • Hwy 371, Pine River 218-587-3166

Dedicated to Customer Service

Cold BeerRemarkable Wine Selection

All Your Favorite Spirits

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BRAUHAUSGerman Restaurant

& LoungeCelebrating 30 Years!

28234 State 34Akeley • 218-652-2478

www.brauhaus-german.com

The Perfect Choice forADVERTISING

To “Place Your Ad” In This SectionPlease Contact 218-855-5895 or

[email protected]

Maucieri’s Italian Bistro in Crosslake wins Best Pasta in Minnesota citation

In its Best of Minnesota series, WCCO television recently recognized Maucieri’s Italian Bistro in Crosslake for the Best Pasta in Minnesota, based upon votes of viewers.

WCCO’s Natalie Nyhus visited with the owners of Maucieri’s in her video report that aired March 24.

There are not many Italian restaurants in Minnesota lakes country, and that’s part of what makes Maucieri’s Italian Bistro work, her report said. They do approachable Italian food meant to bring everyone around the table.

“Growing up you had these big dinners. Everything was loud and adults are drinking wine and people are arguing. Whether you’re here with two people or 10 people, get a bunch of dishes and pass them around, drink wine and have a good time,” said Tony Maucieri Jr., one of the owners of Maucieri’s.

Tony Sr. was a milkman in Chicago when he decided to move his family to Crosslake. He knew of the area from his days in the service at Fort Ripley. They moved in 1974 and opened a supper club, now closed. Then 11 years ago, Tony Sr.; his daughter,

Dawn; and son, Tony Jr., decided to start their next adventure.

“We wanted to be something different in Crosslake,” Dawn said. We wanted to have something that wasn’t available anywhere else. We decided to do Italian food because that’s our heritage.” The dishes are made like Grandma used to make. In fact, that’s where their recipes come from. “We call our spaghetti sauce gravy. That was quite the thing. People would read the menu and think brown gravy. But with my grandma, we’ve always called it gravy,” Dawn said.

From the gravy to Italian sausage and meatballs, everything is homemade. At 79 years old, Tony Sr. still does all the prep work.

“He’s here almost every day. Every day pretty much,” Tony Jr. and Dawn said.

“I never measure anything. My mother and grandmother never measured,” Tony Sr. said.

Sure, Maucieri’s serves up

some delicious Italian food, but they

also bring friends and family

together. And maybe that’s what makes them the best,

the WCCO report said.

“The thing that makes me happiest is people come in here and enjoy it so much. It gives you a good feeling to know that people enjoy what you’re doing,” Tony Sr. said.

wasn’t available anywhere else.

because that’s our heritage.” The

used to make. In fact, that’s where their recipes come from. “We call our spaghetti sauce gravy. That was quite the thing. People would read the menu and think brown

sausage and meatballs, everything

“He’s here almost every day. Every day pretty much,” Tony Jr.

“I never measure anything. My

Italian food, but they also bring friends and family

together. And maybe that’s what makes them the best,

the WCCO report said.

“The thing that makes me happiest is people come in here and enjoy it so much. It gives you a good feeling to know that people enjoy what you’re doing,” Tony Sr. said.

Pictured from left to right are; Tony Maucieri, Natalie Nyhus (from WCCO), Tony Maucieri and Dawn Maucieri.

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Family fun food like pizzas, salads and burger baskets, as well as appetizers, at the water's edge.

Casual, upscale dining with wonderful water views

of Breezy Bay.

Boat, dine, dance and golf - all within a minute or two of the water’s edge

From our Marina II dining area to our Lakeside Ballroom, we have what you need for your wedding, corporate retreat, family reunion or getawaywww.breezypointresort .com

Toll Free (800) 432-3777Antlers 562-7162 • Marina ll 562-7161

Dockside 562-7170 • Palmer’s Grille 562-6270

ENJOY DINING Surf OR Turf

appetizers, at the water's edge.appetizers, at the water's edge.of Breezy Bay.of Breezy Bay.

Exceptional wines, steaks & seafood with spectacular views of the Whitebirch

Golf Course. Serving Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Join us for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Memorial Weekend thru September.Happy Hour Sun thru Thurs 3-6 pm

Family fun food like pizzas, salads Family fun food like pizzas, salads with wonderful water views with wonderful water views

Live Bands 6 nights a week

May thru September. Elvis Sightings…

Summer… Saturdays!Frank Sinatra or

Johnny Cash Tributes… Sundays…

July & August!

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