We were really looking forward to our stay at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort, especially since our kids…read morewere so excited to use the pools. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were disappointed to find both pools closed--a fact that was never mentioned on the website or during booking. The website was also out of date, with no notice about the pool closures or the restaurant being closed. This lack of communication was a huge letdown for us and especially hard on our kids. After receiving a text that our room was ready, we checked in only to find the room still dirty. The staff did try to help by sending a manager intern, who found us another room, but that one was also dirty and needed cleaning. We ended up waiting an additional 30-45 minutes before we could finally get settled. Once we were finally in, we found the condo-style cabins to be cute and comfortable, with a nice deck and great views of the golf course and lake (though some big pine trees block part of the view). There's plenty of parking, and the property has several docks for fishing and a large marina, which was a big hit with our family. However, due to pool construction, the trail to the marina dock was blocked, forcing us to take a much longer and less convenient route. We had fun fishing and caught some big sunfish off the main marina dock. The restaurant had a nice deck and a DJ, but closes pretty early and the food is quite pricey. The community fire pits are a great touch, with plenty of wood provided for guests to enjoy a classic evening of s'mores. As a gesture of goodwill for the pool closure, the resort offered us a two-hour pontoon rental, which was appreciated but didn't fully make up for the disappointment and lack of communication. We tried to rent a fishing boat, but it had mechanical issues. The marina crew was super helpful and gave us a good deal on a full-day pontoon rental instead, which turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Big thanks to Rob and Casey at the marina--they were friendly, hardworking, and made our experience so much better. The kids had an absolute blast on the lake! We also enjoyed the ice cream shop and took out kayaks and other water toys, which were reasonably priced and lots of fun. At first, we weren't sure if we would return or recommend Ruttger's to others, but the marina crew truly turned things around for us and made the end of our trip memorable. I would recommend this resort to families and groups, but I really hope management improves communication, keeps the website updated, and ensures rooms are ready and clean for arriving guests. With a few improvements, this could be an amazing place for a family getaway.

Want a fun family event??!!! Dinner, art fair and great food!!! Want a perfect event for the fall.read more

Was recommended this place and I have gone twice inside of a month. Very cozy vibes and delicious…read morefood. Little on the pricey side but worth it. Loved the fish tacos! Great outdoor dining.

We love Lure! Every year we come up to Alex and sit on the…read moreLure patio with our pup. They are all so nice and honestly service has always been great. Our food has been just how we expected every time. We got the Caesar salad and tatchos.

Love this place. Huge patio and friendly staff. It's a serve yourself type of establishment so you…read morewalk in, seat yourself and head to the bar to order when you're ready. They have the best pizza in town with a lot of unique speciality pies. It's a must stop spot if you're in the area.

A regional chain, this place is definitely geared towards families with a menu of tacos and…read morepizza...who doesn't love those?! The food is pretty ok, nothing special, nothing bad, gets the job done but is a little on the pricey side for what it is unless there's a special. The vibe of the place definitely pulls from a fishing shack, with a very outdoorsy design. The servers were nice enough and got the job done. Honestly nothing stand out I could think of. I consider it one of those places that I'm not opposed to going to but it's not my first pick in the area, unless it's one of the locations on the water...which this one is near, but i don't recall being able to see a view of it.

I came to Maple Tavern in Maple Grove for an early birthday dinner with my aunt, who treated me to…read morea cocktail and a meal. Unfortunately, what was meant to be a celebratory evening turned uncomfortable. Our first bartender was dismissive and unfriendly from the start. The energy felt cold and unwelcoming. Later, a different bartender stepped in and completely shifted the tone as she was warm, attentive, and actually seemed happy we were there. I genuinely appreciated her professionalism. During our visit, a patron seated near us loudly glorified his sexual experiences with Black women. While that may not be the restaurant's fault directly, it created an uncomfortable atmosphere and added to the overall feeling that the space wasn't being thoughtfully managed. To make matters worse, after finishing most of our sliders (which were ordered through the first bartender), I found hair at the bottom of the basket. Finding hair in your food is never acceptable and completely disrupted what was supposed to be a special evening. We quickly paid and left. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but the combination of dismissive service, an uncomfortable environment, and a food sanitation issue made this experience disappointing especially for a celebration. I hope management takes feedback like this seriously, because no one should leave a celebratory dinner feeling unsettled instead of appreciated.

I came with a group of friends on a Friday night. We've all come together a few times and have to…read morelaugh that we cannot get a read on any of the wait staff. It always seems like they're upset with us, but I don't think they actually are? I like the vibe of the place, and I love anywhere with a claw machine, kids seem to enjoy it too. The food is decent, pretty much what you would expect. I ordered the guac and roll burger, which was good but could use a little more flavor. Nothing to complain about though, just not as seasoned or spicy as I would've preferred. Overall, still a good experience, just a bit odd.

Refreshingly good for small town food! Delightful service, food came out fast, spicy enough "jerk…read moreshrimp" but not enough to hurt my Norwegian sensibilities. Cute decor: old Rexall sign, patriotic planners, handmade wood charcuterie trays for sale. Set right on Main Street, enjoy!

The food was good, and service excellent. I am only giving four stars as the salmon was on the dry…read moreside. My son loved his pasta, and the desserts were delicious.

A great simple cafe The food is good, the service is…read moreexcellent. Prices are below average

Breakfast done right! Little bit of a wait and probably less than 10 tables. Quaint but good food!read more

Don't pass up this amazing spot where the food is hot and the service is rooted in genuine good…read morenature. The place has an authentic vibe and energetic environment one would expect from a small Minnesota town.

B R E A K F A S T !…read more What a wonderful Restaurant up north! Stopped in for breakfast, and had the best corned beef hash ever. It was hard to choose something because it all looked amazing. The whole restaurant even smelled like heaven! Cute decor, clean, extremely friendly servers that worked like a team, and all around pleasant experience. STOP HERE TO EAT

They worked hard to seat our large group together during a busy time and made it work…read more The food was great and hot during the busy Easter buffet. Staff was very friendly.

My husband made Valentine's Day reservations weeks in advance. Coincidentally, we later found out…read moremy in-laws had also booked reservations for the same date and time. When we arrived, the restaurant was extremely busy with a long wait for those without reservations. My in-laws had already been seated at a table for four and kindly offered to share their table with us. We asked the host if combining our parties would help the restaurant, and they happily agreed. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. While we were still finishing dessert, a manager approached us and told us we needed to "wrap it up." The tone felt rude and unnecessary, especially considering we had only been dining for about 30-45 minutes. While we understand Valentine's Day is busy, guests should not feel rushed out, particularly when they made reservations well in advance. The interaction left a very negative impression and took away from what was supposed to be a special evening. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant for special occasions. Their motto is "eat quickly and get out"

Had a great breakfast here while visiting Crosby. Coffee was delicious, and my ultimate omelette…read morewas everything I wanted it to be. Service was fast and our server was very kind and attentive. Not a fancy place by any means, but clean.

We are staying at the campground in Crosby and my husband ran out to get us a quick breakfast…read morebefore our departure. We are so impressed with the food and the service was excellent. Great group of people in there in the morning regulars were there for conversation. The ham and the omelette is absolutely delicious and their breakfast sandwich was phenomenal. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Just passing through town and stopped at this Nice local breakfast spot. Food was tasty and fast…read more We had a large group and the service was polite and attentive.

This restaurant used to be a Pizza Hut. Warm and cozy atmosphere with great service and good food…read more I've only had breakfasts there, so can't comment on lunches.