This place is an exactly what we hope for on our fishing trips north with Grandpa! Friendly…read moreservice, huge portions, reasonable prices and lots of good stories being told. There were no open tables on a late Thursday morning so the 4 of us got invited to join 2 strangers at their table, we left as friends. Can't wait to go back.

Wonderful! Great food and service! Prices were reasonable, and a real welcoming vibe.read more

Shining Light Cafe was one of the highlights of our trip. We loved the homemade bread, locally…read moresourced meats, and incredible pie, but what made the experience truly special was the warm hospitality. Talking with the owner and seeing the whole family involved made us feel like family ourselves, and our son loved spending time with the kids--it was even the first time he happily ate an entire meal as a toddler! The peaceful pace of the town and the welcoming atmosphere made for memories we'll always cherish. We're already looking forward to coming back and bringing friends and family to share in this wonderful experience.

OMG if you ever want to go back in time and enjoy a home cooked meal made from people that enjoy…read morelife, this is the spot. Stop in for lunch/ late breakfast and found this little gem. The food was amazing, super affordable and the people were so friendly. It is 3 hrs from home but I think I might have to make it back sooner than later. Can stop thinking about that place. Had the patty melt with fry's and the wife had the omelette. Sat at the front counter with all the photos of the past.

The setting was great our waiter was the best I've had in a long time and the burger was heavenly…read moreprobably never had anything better in my life and I had a blast playing pool I love this place.

Great local sports bar that follows all local activities, unbelievable burgers and of course local…read moresports history dialogue. It's worth a stop and talk with Stub you won't be disappointed with the food, drink, or conversation!

I hate to rate (whoa, rhyme!) a place solely based on a singular visit, however I do think this…read moreoccasion 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.

Small, unpretentious spot on Main Street in Walker. Plenty of street parking during the week,…read moreweekends 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).

What a great night at a farm to table restaurant in Bemidji. The food was terrific and so obviously…read morefresh! What ! What I especially like about this place is their overall commitment to being environmentally sensitive, and their appreciation of sustainable agriculture.

WOW, this place was absolutely amazing! Somehow ended up in Bemidji and stumbled upon this gold…read moremine of delicious food. Table for 7 is a farm to table restaurant and all the ingredients were fresh. Started off with the Beet and Blueberry salad, must try. Winner of the entrees was the Lamb Chops so amazing, cooked perfectly and paired with roasted potatoes. The Duck L'orange & Blueberry burger were also really amazing. We also tried the Caprese and the tomatoes were fresh and for dessert we had a variety of homemade ice creams made with local berries: Strawberry & Blueberry was the cherry on top for this amazing restaurant. I hope to go back to Bemidji one day just to eat here again. I miss you already Table for 7. Shoot out to the staff, everyone was super friendly and welcoming!

We went for lunch with a party of 9 (5 adults, 4 kids) and a dog. On the nice shaded patio, we…read moreenjoyed the cheese curds (according to the 6 year old there were 36), shrimp tacos, smash burgers, chicken tenders and a Cobb salad. The large beer was as big as our heads and easy to share between 3 adults. Our waitress, Olivia was so good and patient with the kids and multiple requests. As we parted ways she even gave us recos on shops to visit. We highly recommend Bar 209 for families of all ages.

This seems to be the place to dine in Bemidji so we went to check it out. We had a reservation and…read morewere given a great smaller booth which I prefer to the large shared tables. Our server was working her tail off, with a large table near us, outdoor patio tables, and many tables inside. To that end, we waited a bit here and there but she was apologetic and clearly working hard so no worries. We started with dry rub, bone in wings which I accompanied with a Bemidji IPA. Both were fabulous. Next, we split a smash burger with fries. The meal had a lot of potential but the fries were warm, not hot, and the burger a little small (but it did have a double patty and tons of sauted onions). We finished the meal with the Big Cookie Sundae and big it was. Waaaay too much to eat with only 2 people. The cookie was delicious. Soft and gooey inside with a nice crisp around the outside edges of the cookie. We tried but couldn't finish it. Liked the brewery vibe in there with lots of seating and exposed brick. Nice stop.

Excellent burgers & pizza - 4 stars!…read more FYI, it's called "Riley's Cannibal Junction", NOT "Riley's Fine Food & Drink". Don't judge a book by its cover. That's the first thing I have to say about this hole-in-the-wall bar & restaurant. When you find them, it feels like the middle of nowhere because there are no houses, cabins, or other businesses in sight. This is a totally casual, no-frills place with a hunting and fishing cabin type of vibe. Come as you are. Are you still wearing your hunting camo or your snowmobile suit? No problem. The burgers, pizzas, and soups are very good. The all-beef patties are the real deal. No soybean additives here. The owner makes an extra effort to get a higher grade ground beef. You can definitely taste the difference. The staff is very friendly and unpretentious. And the prices are remarkably reasonable (see photo). If you're interested in the history, they have a summary on the back of the menu and on the Facebook page. It all goes back to the 1950s and an eccentric husband & wife named Chester & Violet Guiles. The local kids started calling Chester "Cannibal Guiles". Once a week they'd go to Deer River to buy groceries in a horse drawn buckboard. One final note: I read a silly previous review accusing this place of being "disgustingly racist". I saw no evidence of racism whatsoever. In fact, there was a Native American gentleman cooking on the day I visited. I complimented him on the burgers and we had a nice chat. He's a nice dude. I don't know what kind of personal beef was going on at some point in the past, but this review is pretty bad...the worst type of ignorant, woke, race baiting & trolling with no evidence at all. Don't like 'em? Don't go there. This stupid review should really be removed or sidelined by Yelp. Anyway, enough time wasted on that topic... Stop by if you're in the area. Grab a brew and some grub. Thumbs up! -Maxx

100% wonderful service from the friendly staff at Cannibal Junction. The food was good and we…read moreenjoyed dinner out. Rustic up north ambiance.

So glad we found this hidden gem. The outside is deceiving but certainly is a diamond in the…read morerough. We were told to come for the chicken which we did but I say also come for the burgers. Chicken is moist (yup I used that word that some cringe upon) and crispy, juicy my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The burger we had was garlic cheese spread with bacon, it was probably one of the best burgers I've ever had! Bartender was very kind as well. I'm going back today for more.

Great food and service, no better combination. Chicken and burgers are both so goood! Try the taco…read morechicken salad for a wonderful meal or lunch!

Great food excellent service awesome burgers ! Was with a large group all meals were excellentread more

We stopped in with a big family party including rambunctious kiddos and I was so impressed with how…read morethe staff handled our group. They took our orders quickly and didn't bat an eye at the kids running around (not mine!). Beer is dirt cheap. Burgers are good. Oh..and the fried onion rings are delicious. Yum! You can feel the local mirth and rosy cheeks up in here. This is a local favorite. And it's easy to see why. The place is huge and homey. Complete with slot machines and tvs of course. The servers are so friendly and run this place to the ground.