I hate to rate (whoa, rhyme!) a place solely based on a singular visit, however I do think this occasion is appropriate. Scenario- weekday visit- two first time guests. Walked in and was awkwardly greeted by locals (turning around away from their usual bar seats) staring at me deliberately as I entered like that of outlaws in a western film observing an outsider. (Maybe I'm just that hot? Haha! No way) Anyway, the uncomfortable awkwardness was instantly wiped away by our adorable server. She promptly greatest us kindly, in her northern plaid attire, fair complexion and strawberry blonde hair. She kept very good care of us throughout our visit, but my one complaint is- she never offered a drink menu to us. In a bar that's a bit strange. Ever been the sole sober table in a bar? Unfortunately I have many, many times. In bar standards the food was good, and for the price I would recommend. read more

Bayside Bar & Grill - Cup of green chili -$4 and side salad -$3 - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

Small, unpretentious spot on Main Street in Walker. Plenty of street parking during the week, weekends you may have to park a street over & walk over. Good Patty Melt and Walleye. Quick service (especially for the drinks). No longer open on Sunday evening (yes-we tried but it was closed on Sunday evening in August 2022). read more

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I tried the nachos as a dinner entre - they were good but the meat was a little greasy. Large screen TV's and pub atomospere. Locals seemed to be eating here. read more

Food and service were great! Excellent Cheesesteak! Definitely stop again the next time we are in the area. read more

My wife and I came here twice during a week long vacation! The food was very good and was impressed with the menu in general! The staff were also very friendly. I definitely recommend the wings and burgers! read more

After spending part of the day chasing walleyes on Leach Lake I had to stop and try the burger at Bayside. It is a little dive bar right on the main business street and you can smell the musty old cigarette smoke as you enter. The interior is like hundreds of other little bars in small town America really nothing to set it apart. I ordered the special of the day a double cheese burger with fries for $ 10 and a Stella. The burger was real greasy and just a little undercooked but I rolled the dice and ate it anyway. The fries were almost cold but cooked so I assume that was due to bad timing on the part of the short order cook. The Stella was good though and much needed after being on the water in the sun and the wind. The bathrooms were spotless so kudos for that and the bartender was a quiet but courteous fellow. All in all just an ok burger at a rather non descript bar in a nice little town. I will be back to Leech Lake next month to fish again but I will try somewhere else next time. read more

Bayside Bar & Grill - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

They have the best sandwich in town! I frequent this place! Good beer selection! Always have specials as well! The Old Lady loves their burgers! read more

Stopped in after a rainout of a golf game(thanks)! 10 of us descended on the Bayside. Service was outstanding, food as well! Had the Bomb burger- it certainly was the bomb!! Lots of Fish and Taters around the table too. Busy place! read more

So Dang Nice We Did It Twice. Came to Walker for Eelpout (think WE Fest minus the music + ice) and found myself in dire need of some tasty eats. Walker is a small town (~950 people) and the surrounding towns are even smaller and far away so after some failed excursions to find a suitable place for a 3:30 PM lunch, my sister and I settled on Bayside after I consulted the mighty Yelp! It was super quiet when we walked in - maybe 3 or 4 other patrons. I'd read about their Walleye Fish Tacos and was desperately craving them but was incredibly disappointed to find no mention of the dish on their menu. Thankfully my sister thought to ask and our very kind waitress said that, while they took it off the menu for the moment, the chef would be happy to make me some because it was so quiet. SCORE! My sister went with the Steak and Swiss Dip because she loves steak, steak juice, and more steak on top. As famished patrons, we each ordered a cup of the Green Chicken Chili as an appetizer, which comes with a warmed tortilla instead of crackers and is delicious to boot. Back to our entrees though - can I just say that the 3ish hour car ride from my home in the cities to Walker, MN seems like NOTHING when the promise of Bayside's Walleye Tacos and Steak and Swiss Dip are on the other end of it? Nothing, people. If you want to carpool up there for a late dinner some night, I am totally in. They were both orgasmic - and I don't use that lightly. The coleslaw on the Walleye Tacos was tangy, creamy and the Walleye fried to perfection. The Steak and Swiss Dip was piled high on the lightest, fluffiest ciabatta I've had in a while. And then there's the dip. OOOOH, that dip. We drank the dip guys. I am not speaking metaphorically here. We drank the dip. It is that good. I would dip cardboard in that dip (but why oh why when you have their tasty sandwich to do so??) My grandma always say "hunger is the best spice in the world" so my sister and I brought my parents back to Bayside the next day just to make sure we weren't delirious and mistaken about the sheer deliciousness of the food. We weren't. It was still amazing. AND thanks to a cleared out Eelpout (bye-bye 15,000 hungover ice fishers!) they gave us their normal menu with the Walleye Tacos front and center. If you're in Walker or nearby (or far away but looking for some tasty eats) get yourself down to Bayside Bar & Grill. Your tummy will thank you :) read more

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Nice little spot for lunch or grabbing a beer. Had the pretzel with beer cheese and the Philly cheesesteak. Both awesome.

Cliff notes on review 1) RED FLAG :::::Cook dirty smoker hands 2) RED FLAG::;;:Only person in restaurant and it took 9 mins to ask for order I really wanted to go across the St for BBQ BUT LACK OF judgment said ohhh walleye Tacos that sounds good So tacos yea good not 5.12$ good for each one But I paid and LEFT 1.25$ tip because The owner let me sit at bar waiting to greet me while he and cook debated how to say thank you and Lunch in Spanish Busy lunch crowd u ask ????? Nope I COUNTED UHH UMM JUST ONE PERSON IN THW WHOLE PLACE and that was ME SO after I ordered and saw that the COOK who was out smoking BY FRONT DOOR ( that was a red flag I should have walked right pass this dump. ) He NEVER WASHED IS FRECKING HANDS Just made my lunch That I DID NOT EVEN TRY TO EAT ICK AS IF !!!!!!!! So advice work on y'all's Spanish cause It's just a gut feeling ur gonna need it Oh and for you yelp person looking for a good clean and respectably eater Go to gas station across the st way better service and cleaner too Oh no she dint read more

The food was so good! Had a hot chicken sandwich and fries. The cheese queso is to die for!

My girlfriend and I went there recently for cocktails, and to potentially try some of their menu items, as we have heard great things. It is a fine place and kudos are indeed due to the owner for establishing what we are sure is normally a great place. We have been to this establishment, right under the pelican, many times over the past two decades and have seen it in multiple iterations. Unfortunately, our experience was not suggestive of its reputation. At one point, while there were only 4 people sitting at the bar in the middle of the afternoon, including us, the owner ignored our conspicuously empty glasses for over 15 minutes, while maintaining his conversation with his friends at the bar who were right beside us. He did not instruct his bartender to address our parched status either. And no, we were not inebriated! Fortunately, we were eventually "rescued" by the bartender. We are both in our 50s, reputable professionals, and cannot recall the last time we were treated with such disrespect, or even contempt. I would strongly encourage the owner to do better and be more considerate to his patrons. read more

The Cheese Steak is Incredible! Get a side of Au Jus with it It's a dive bar totally with Great People and even better food! read more

A fine place for dinner. Had a chicken sandwich and a walleye sandwich, both were fine. Chicken sandwich was good, but my side of summer slaw was under dressed. Husband reports that the walleye was over breaded and there was too much bun. Service was exceptional, there was a technical difficulty in the kitchen and our waitress/bartender kept us informed the entire time. We were more than happy to wait! read more

Fish tacos are a must try. Burgers top notch. We are regular visitors to Walker and we frequent this spot. Friendly atmosphere.

"BEST" Wallieye fish tacos I ever had ! California I'm very disappointed this is not you & I have to wait til I visit Minnesota to eat here again. This is not even a fish you can get in CA . Bummer . Little hole in the wall . Just by chance we ate here while we were in the town of Walker , MN . Thank you ! It was sooooo good ! Oh ! The Kringle French Fries were out of this world , too . read more

Bayside Bar & Grill - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Walker, Minnesota

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Classic lake food. Hit or miss on weather, seating. But always good food. And great ambiance.

Service is always great when we go to bayside. My favorite item is the steak and chz. It's amazing! Phillys/ steak and chz are my favorite food and this one is in my top 5. Fish tacos have great flavor. The burgers in my opinion are the best in town. Prices are reasonable and the drinks are good. It's a hole in the wall. But it's a great restaurant, don't miss it. read more

Awesome Long Island Ice Tea for $5 on Friday. Their walleye tacos are very good. The only complaint would be that the cole slaw used was too runny with mayo but a little better draining of the cole slaw is all that is needed to correct. Our bartendar/waiter was very quick and friendly with his service. The bar is a little dive but the service and food exceed what is expected of them. The 502 Bar down the street located in the Chase Hotel could learn a think or too about service. read more

I took my older sister here for dinner last week. We had heard the burgers were good and a good atmosphere. We ordered cheeseburger and bacon cheeseburger The waitress was great, atmosphere was good beer came quick and she was super friendly. I think because they were coming off happy hour the kitchen was slow and as the food took long, perhaps the cook needed a smoke break. Overall the burgers were OK had it not been for the good service I would have given it 2.5 stars. I will try them again as it's only fair. read more

Burgers, cheesesteak, and wings were good. Prices were reasonable. Would go again and recommend to friends.

Decent food, but the chef forgot the cheese on my cheeseburger. A few fun craft beers for my husband and decent kiddo selections. The bar/restaurant itself is a bit behind the times and has a different smell to it. read more

For a dive bar this one has top notch food. The walleye is fresh and you couldn't ask for better service theirs not a better bartender on town. read more

Service was great. We ordered right before the kitchen closed down for the night and you would never know it. Atmosphere was pretty lame, we were going to stay for a couple of drinks but ended up leaving early. My bf got the steak and cheese and absolutely loved it. The bomb burger was ok--next time I'll be trying the fish tacos. read more

Decent small town bar. Food is average at best. Good service, but not sure why the other reviews were so amazing. Definitely disappointing. read more

Really good! Driving in with a friend for a fishing trip. This place was a clean greasy spoon bar but food was excellent! We had the philly sandwich, wings, and slaw. All were well above average. The philly was as good as one in Philadelphia! Slaw was fresh. Everything, even the blue cheese dressing seemed fresh and house made. Only slight negative would be the decor. Typical cheap bar decor. read more

Fish Tacos and the Cheese Steak were pretty good. Service staff was fine. Not much atmosphere.

I want to say this was a great place and a great atmosphere. Andrea if you read this thanks for the smile and being introduced to everyone. The place is like any small town watering hole. The front area looks nice kind of a small bar though only seats 10 i think. But pleanty of seating everywhere else. As i was driving from duluth to fargo did not partake in alcohol consumption. I had a burger with fries. Fries were good and burger was solid. Juicy and done medium i like medium rare but medium is in my opinion a perfectly good option for a burger. What sttuck me were the wings. Crispy and flavorful on outside i had the buffalo and jerk. Jerk flavor was the best i even ordered some to go and eat later they were that good. Not the best wings i have ever ate, but they are up there in top 3. This was just a pleasant surprise on a 4 to 5 hour drive from fargo to duluth and back. This place is a great choice butit is a bar, so maybe not great for kids. The menu is not huge but personally to me that says to me they want to do a couple of things well and not have a crowded menu. Definitely recommend. Also walker seems like a good town to actually have a mini weekend vacation. read more

Watched the soccer game here with a large family group. Our sever was very accommodating and helpful with some complicated dietary restrictions some in our group had, and was overall friendly and efficient. The food was typical bar food, but elevated and priced very fairly. The walleye tacos were awesome, and my kids enjoyed their burgers. We would definitely come back on our next trip to Walker! read more