My Aunt was raging about going to Birch Point when I came over for Easter weekend. She told me I was going to love it! Now, I don't know about you, but when someone sets up high expectations, I expect a lot.
Essentially, we were headed there for dinner, an all you can eat buffet featuring crab legs, shrimp and prime rib.
The parking lot is small, at least in comparison to the number of people that it draws. We lucked out and snagged a spot from someone that was leaving. You walk into the bar and it is a rustic place, very cool and what you expect from a resort out in the sticks. The dining room was to the left and it was a nice wide open spot, with tables and the buffet line. Not a lot of bells and whistles, but cozy. The drink prices were good (in comparison to what you would pay in the Cities) and the service was attentive and friendly. They treated you as though they knew you, but it was clear that people drove from miles away (it took us an hour to get there) for their Saturday night buffet.
The place was pretty full, we had reservations for 6 pm and it was prime time for eating. It was also fairly quiet. People were there for one thing. To get their money's worth. The buffet was $25 per person and I don't know how many shrimp you need to eat to feel like you "won," but there were lots of people there on a mission.
The buffet also included fries, potatoes, desserts, soups, vegetables and a salad bar. I wasn't told about these things and I was teased by family members when I made up a salad plate. I kinda felt bad doing it too, because the way the lettuce was arranged and the shredded carrots on top, made it look like no one had disturbed it, almost like it was to be seen and not touched. I did see a couple other brave souls go up after me and grab a glass plate with some cottage cheese, lettuce and other greens, so I don't feel too bad.
And don't worry, we also broke the no speaking taboo and had a nice conversation about my cousin's trip that she is planning for this summer. Overall a nice evening and a great country drive. read more