Cozy, friendly, with super yummy comfort food, local beers and deserts. For a bunch of city…read morefolks...this made our day!!! Thank you for the hospitality!

My wife and I are there right now. We split a whole rack of BBQ ribs and prime rib steak with two…read moresides, it was just as wonderful as always...perfection, and while we're eating we are also enjoying the awesome music of Lois serenading everybody with her piano skills and her lovely voice or while she's playing the guitar ‍

Outstanding steaks , good service, fun location! Rather limited open times…read more Outside of Walker , Minnesota.

Great service and delicious food; the atmosphere is relaxing and the chef is amazing. Reservations…read morerecommended. 5/5 stars

The most friendly people on the Northland. Great food, reasonable prices for cocktails! Buck mounts…read moreare fantastic, all local monsters.

No matter how long Im gone, I appreciate coming in and seeing their familiar faces. The Walleye…read moredinner is awesome!

Just was there a week ago and forgot to add a new review or you could call it an updated review but…read morehere it is two couples one burger one shrimp basket two prime rib great meal and it did not break the bank. The shrimp is probably the best deal on the menu however I made two meals out of my prime rib. Nothing has changed great service cozy atmosphere and a lot of people enjoying themselves. If you have not been here maybe you should take a drive and see what I know it's a great place. Just know that the prime rib and the walleye are the first weekend of the month and the last weekend of the month not an every day item

The burger was great and the guy behind the bar was just great. We enjoyed chatting with him. He…read morehad no problem with us being from the Cities.

Clean, great view. Too many guests and not enough servers but they worked really hard. Nice peopleread more

Food is ALWAYS amazing. Service is AWESOME and you cannot beat the view. Lakeside dining that…read moredoesn't break the bank but does fill the belly! We will be back!

Come for the experience, not the food. Definitely arrive early for faster service…read more The building takes you back in time. Metal cups and plates. Long tables with food served family style. Fun for kids! We arrived around 10:15 on a Wednesday and were quoted about a half hour to be seated. Luckily there are things to do while you wait! A fun gift shop and you can feed chickens and fish. Once inside, the servers explain how things work. The food and coffee took pretty long to come out because it was so busy. Everything was decent, a little bland. But I think quantity is the name of the game here.

Interesting place with bench style seating like an old logging camp. Good food with ayce pancakes…read morewhich are very filling. The whole breakfast was tasty and the service was good.

Great place to enjoy your bar food fix! Located in the heart of the Paul Bunyan State Forest. Great…read moreHappy Hour beer specials and the Meat Raffle is a MUST! Outdoor patio is perfect for larger groups. Access to the Paul Bunyan Forest trails, and camping adds to the appeal of the location.

One of my favorite places up-north!!! If you love to ATV you will love this hidden gem. Great happy…read morehour, meat raffles and food. I love Steve and Connie the owners. A great place. Camping is awesome too. With a camper or a tent. It is right between Walker and Park Rapids so it is in the perfect vacation location. Close to Itasca State Park so great trails for ATV or snow mobile. Absolutely love it here.

We have dined twice at Ruttger's and loved the food. Our server, Dennis, was amazing! He was…read moreattentive and even made my husbands's birthday special. He's one of the best servers I've had in my dining experience, so ask for him when you go. I had the walleye tacos and my husband had the bison burger. We also got a Caesar salad and highly recommend any fries they offer- sweet potato and truffle fries were incredible- hot and crisp, just the right amount of seasoning. The kids both had cheeseburgers and everything was cooked perfect, fresh and seasoned well. (Hence we came back a second time.)

We've stayed here and eaten here every time we are in Bemidji. However this time, both visits were…read morenot as great as the last time we were there. The first visit on this trip we ate outside on the deck. Great weather, great view. We ordered walleye fingers for the table, they were delicious. We also ordered the hummus plate and stuffed dill pickles. The hummus platter was great, especially if you're looking to eat something light to eat. The stuffed dill pickles were good, but not what we expected. On another day we ordered the caprese bites. They were awful. Frozen battered cheese warmed up and placed on top of a thin tomato slice and basil leaf. For entrees both days we ordered a walleye sandwich - good, walleye tacos - good, Black & bleu burger - good, Thai chillie chicken salad was ok. The service could be better. Both days our servers were frazzled, and we had to hear how overwhelmed they were. When asked a simple question earlier about seating, the restaurant manager answered very snappy. The view is great, and the food is ok.

Food quality was great. Steak, perfect. Service smiling and accommodating. Very good!read more

From the owner: Welcome to The Fishbowl, a lakeside bar and restaurant reimagined with fresh flavor, friendly…read morefaces, and a whole lot of local charm. Nestled on Cotton Lake in Rochert, MN, we’re serving up bold food, cold drinks, and some of the best views in town. With two full bars, a 2,200-square-foot patio, a bottom-up draft beer system, and regular weekend events, there’s always something fun on deck. Whether you’re here for a family dinner, happy hour with friends, or to kick back and catch the sunset, we’ve got you covered. Bring the whole crew—including the kids! Our outdoor space features a colorful rainbow play system to keep the little ones entertained while you relax. Don’t miss our rotating drink features, jumbo smoked wings, or the chance to challenge your crew to a game of beach volleyball or cornhole. From the first bite to the last cheers, we’re all about good vibes, great service, and making every visit feel like the highlight of your week.

Basic hole on the wall (my favorite kind of place) with good food and nice people. I recommend it.read more

Stopped in for lunch on the way to Bemidji. Three miles off of 71. Burgers, sandwiches and a salad…read morebar (pickled herring!). The atmosphere was nice and laid back with the usual north woods decor. Started with the salad bar because I was tempted by the Hungarian mushroom soup. It was rich, creamy and a bit spicy. Loved it! My burger came on a pretzel bun and it was also amazing. Knocking down to 4 stars because my husband said his Reuben was a bit dry. Will come back to try the Philly cheesesteak which was recommended by the locals.