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10. The Woods Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 33 reviews
Nestled in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area,The Woods is your convenient one-stop shop for lodging, catering, event planning and dining needs. Whether you are looking for a wedding venue, an excellent dinner, or affordable lodging; we are the perfect pla
Reviewed By richardaV9502TF
The food was very good. The decor is unique & truly Northern Minnestian...The steaks are excellent & they have some unique pastas. The only drawback was the extremely slow service. It was a Sunday evening, so there weren't many customers. Our waitress was pleasant, but waiting tables was getting in the way of her chasing the boys. It took 20-30 minutes to get drinks... the bartender was either missing or playing pull tabs. I think they just need some adult leadership & it could be a really good place. Oh, they do need to get their roof fixed. When the rain moved in, mt wide had to move. She was getting rained on. Thank you so much for your review! We are in the process of working with our new general manager, we should be able to avoid the service issues very soon! We are working on improvements to the building as we speak as well. We hope you come back and visit us again! Thank you for your business!
9. Oak Lawn Tavern
Reviewed By GrannyJules218
We had a BOGO coupon so went to Oak Lawn, my first time. (We have lived in the area over 20 years!) The burger and fries were fantastic! We will absolutely go back. I have also heard raves about the fried chicken so will try that next time. We happened to arrive during happy hour on a Thursday nite and the place was packed. One of those 'home town' places the locals love! Now I know why! It took a while to get the food but still, the service was superb. Be prepared to 'sit a spell'. It's not too noisy for conversation but it's not quiet either. Not fancy. Time worn, but clean. They do serve alcohol but I think it would be kid friendly. There is some outside seating. Parking is limited. It is less than 10 minutes east of town. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it is timeworn and dated in appearance. Five stars for the food.
8. 612 Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By shannon8504
We ate here for late lunch. I had the grilled cheese and tomato basil soup. The grilled cheese was one of the best I've had. I recommend! The soup was okay. You really do not get that much with it. We would easily eat there again.
7. The Side Track Bar and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Kimberly B
Our server Kelsey was great. The cook staff had some struggles. We ordered chicken strips and an avocado chicken sandwich. The sandwich came out but "there was some miscommunication" and the chicken strips didn't come out with it. Eventually the chicken strips arrived about 10 minutes later. The avocado chicken sandwich was good but it didn't have any avocados on it... had to ask for those. When I glanced into the kitchen/cooking area I could see three guys scrambling around. They were dressed to be lumberjacks not cooks. The whole thing was weird.
6. Last Turn Saloon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By victor59
Stumbled on this place while walking downtown Brainerd. Super cool interior, reminds you of a "CHEERS" type bar. Service was exceptional and the soup was FABULOUS. Burger and sandwich were also ordered and were TASTY. Will certainly go back to this gem of a find!
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5. Sage on Laurel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Fine dining, dine-in, carry-out, gourmet, outdoor dining, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, catering, global inspired, local inspired
Reviewed By MN-Emptynesters
The Emptynesters and one of the fledglings tried Sage on Laurel yesterday as a result of seeing a short article and an ad in the local paper's 'restaurants in the lakes area' publication. The draw was the delicious looking brisket sliders - but we kept in mind that this was picture food, not necessarily 'as served'.We had a late lunch, but the food and the beer selection was as good as the picture. I didn't expect to taste the soup, but Mrs. Emptynesters got the housemade chicken wild rice and offered me a sample. Sage on Laurel's chicken wild rice broth is the best I've ever had - wonderful creamy, slightly herbed (sage perhaps), lightly cheesy(?) soup that had an incredible mouthfeel. The fledging had the french onion soup and enjoyed it.I was a little concerned at first because the beer selection was primarily local brews. My concern was misplaced. I had a Starry-eyed porter and the fledgling had a Fenceline IPA - both delicious and smooth. I'd actually rate them worthy of a local German brewery or a Surly.Our server was excellent and could provide great info on all the menu choices. The food matched the pictures! Delicious and attractive. I had the brisket sliders, with an accommodation as the earlier crowds had eaten all the house-baked pretzel slider buns. Wonderful smoked brisket with a beer cheese sauce. Mrs. Emptynesters had the brisket Reuben - nice marbled rye with flavorful shredded brisket. The hand-cut fries and brisket bean sides were very enjoyable.The decor is arty and the staff welcoming. We'll be going back, especially because the stuffed Bison meatloaf is only served after 4:00 and I can't wait to try it.
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4. Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda L
We come here on and off but after this last visit I'm not sure we'll be going back. We had a table of 7 and our waitress was terrible. When the last of the group arrived she asked the adults what they wanted to drink but totally missed the 9 year old kid. She kept one half of the table refilled on drinks because it was next to the kitchen but forgot about the other end of the table. Now here is why we are not sure that we will ever go back. She dropped off the bill & after she picked up the bill, POOF We never saw her again. We sat there at visited each other because we had family from out of town. Not one time in this hour and half did she check to make sure we need any refills or if we needed anything. This has happened to us PLENTY of times at Black Bear & that's why we don't go there anymore. My husband was even nice enough to give her a 20% tip which she really didn't earn. Other wait staff cleared our table as they walked by & not our waitress. The service was terrible but the food was GREAT!Dear Brenda ,We apologize for your experience at Grizzlyâs Wood-fired Grill & Steaks. It is our utmost priority to ensure that all guests receive the experience that they deserve. I thank you for taking the time to notify us of your concerns. Without you informing us we would be left unaware of the situation, as we are continually training our staff to meet all needs. Could you please email me at [email protected] so we can further discuss your experience? I truly am sorry for your disappointment with Grizzlyâs. I hope with time you will be able to join us again for our great food and service. If you have any further concerns please feel free to contact me at Grizzlyâs Wood-Fired Grill & Steaks at (218) 822-3877. Thank you! Sincerely, Baxter Grizzlyâs Wood âFired Grill & Steaks 15159 Edgewood Drive Baxter MN 56425
3. Yesterdays Gone
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By KKLMinnesota
Horseradish pickle Bloody Mary with chaser $8!! Yum!! I have their daily special usually, great! Today I finally tried one of their YG fresh burgers..., I could smell the fresh beef/ meat.... delicious! Medium, cheddar jack cheese and boom-boom sauce - perfectly cooked, quick, and so moist and tasty! I saw a couple pizzas come out too, looked good too!! Service is always great and relaxed here too! I will be back! Cheers!!
2. Hassies Saloon and Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By mhans4
This was our first visit to Hassies Saloon & Eatery. We were surprised to see gyro's on the menu. Our waitress assured us they were great. We went with the traditional version. There are several choices. We have spent time in Greece and its islands and have had many gyros. These were the BEST gyros we have had away from Greece.Can't wait to go back and have them again. The menu had other great choices that we might have to order a couple of entrees to try their mac n cheese, looked delicious as it passed by our table, with thumbs up from the dinners.Great gyros!
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1. Boulder Tap House - Baxter
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By berly24
Stopped in for dinner after a rainy day of inactivity. We were seated right away, but not long after we arrived, the rush hit. We were lucky to have ordered already. Burgers and cheese curds were good. Service started out good, but they were unprepared for the amount of people that came in after us. We sat for 20 minutes or more just to get our check while lots of people were eyeing up our table wishing we would leave.
