We stopped by The Pickle Loon while staying at a family cabin down the road. Even on a Monday, the…read moreplace was packed!! It started raining before we arrived, so I think everyone headed inside at once, but we were able to grab seats at the bar and still received great service. I ordered the AYCE walleye. The portions were a little smaller than I expected, but the fish was good and I especially enjoyed the hush puppies. My husband ordered the Loon Burger and said it was one of the best burgers he's had in a while. The only downside was the wait for the second round of walleye, which took close to 30 minutes. By then we were ready to leave, so we ended up taking it to go. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back to try some of the other menu items!!

We have driven past this place quite a bit, but never stopped for food...not sure why we waited so…read morelong! Service was attentive and our food came out quick and delicious. I had the aged prime melt and my wife had the walleye sandwich. Both were great. Side note, the blue cheese is outstanding! We plan to stop again.

The fries were good, everything else was ok. Wouldn't be my first choice, but can definitely find…read moresomething to eat while there. Went during lunch, so fewer staff available at that time, which is not a problem at all. Missed the huge canopy outside. But was able to bring my dog and sit/eat outside with them.

Very good food, staff is very nice, the burger I had was delicious. The regular wings I had were…read morevery good as well. Only down side they are pretty expensive for what I had. My wife and I frequent Texas Road House and love prime Rib, it was more expensive for a couple burgers and an order of wings than Prime rib and filet minion. If price isn't a problem for you, the food is good.

Stopped on a Thurs nite, got in easy without a reservation. Really good steak and potatoes. Great…read moreservice from attentive wait staff. Good pasta, too. Good Moscow mule type drink off the cocktails menu. This is inside the clubhouse for the Classic golf course at Madden's. Nice patio, too. Will be back.

This is our go to restaurant in the Baxter / Brainerd area no matter the season. The staff is…read moresuper friendly creating an inviting atmosphere to enjoy with friends, relax after golf or being on the lake, celebrating a milestone, or just a great dinner with a great selection of options. The "winter season" brings different daily specials and the soup of the day is always something worth trying as well. So glad that to have this venue nearby.

One of Crosslake's Best-Kept Secrets!…read more If you haven't tried Mad Rabbits in Crosslake, you're missing out on one of those little hidden gems that deserves a lot more attention! The food is fresh, hearty, flavorful, and just plain GOOD. They have some great comfort-food dishes that feel homemade but still have that little something extra. I had the Jambalaya Pasta, and WOW. Absolutely delicious! Full of flavor, hearty enough to fill you up, and definitely something I would order again. Mad Rabbits sits just off the main strip near the Town Square, so it can be easy to drive right past without realizing what you're missing. In my opinion, it's one of Crosslake's best-kept secrets. The restaurant itself is also adorable. You can tell a lot of thought went into the decor, the atmosphere is inviting, and the seating is actually comfortable -- which I appreciate! Service can occasionally be a little slower, but this is a family-run business, and I'll gladly give a little grace to a local family putting out genuinely good, fresh food. I could easily see a restaurant like this thriving in a much bigger city. So if you're in Crosslake and trying to decide where to have dinner, get off the main strip and give Mad Rabbits a try. Grab a comfortable seat, order something hearty, and definitely give that Jambalaya Pasta a shot! Supporting a great local family business AND getting a delicious dinner? That's a win in my book.

What a FABULOUS little place! Outside it's nondescript. Inside it's a gem!…read more Service was sensational. The drinks and food were too. The highlights were the lobster cerviche lettuce wraps and the beef stroganoff (my hubby said it was ok - he's spoiled by mine - but everyone else raved about it!). I had the Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad and it was one of the best salads I've had. Our visit was part of an annual friend-cabin-weekend thing and we will DEFINITELY go back! ‍

This has become one of our mainstays and one of the few restaurants with a chef who cooks most…read morethings rather than buying them packaged. The renovation was amazing a the slick decor looks great. The service has been universally good. The food is consistent with some huge winners. I love the Swoardfish, the Sirloin, Chicken Tiki Marsala, the Salmon, all the burgers and the Greek and Caesar Salads. The dry rubbed wings are great starters. Come here or their sister place Lakes Tavern for good food and a fun time.

Riverside Tavern has been an incredible addition to the Crosslake community. Offering quality…read moredining, craft cocktails, daily happy hour (excluding Sat/Sun), seasonal live music on Thursdays, friendly service and experienced staff (the actual best of the best); Riverside Tavern (previously Riverside Inn) has really established themselves in all right ways.

This restaurant is so cute! Our server was friendly and responsive, she made great suggestions when…read moreasked and was knowledgeable about the menu. The food was presented well and tasted so fresh. Great atmosphere, we will definitely be back!

First time visit for breakfast based on recommendation from another fantastic local restaurant…read moremanager. The homemade jumbo carmel rolls (to go) were a hit with the kids and were still warm when I got home. The server waited to have to heated up until I was ready to go to ensure they would be warm. It was a great touch. Based on the recommendation did the breakfast burrito. So glad that I did as it was a meal for 2 but filled with eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, shredded hashbrowns, and maybe some grilled onions. Then topped with queso cheese sauce and the option for spicy or default homemade salsa. I did the spicy salsa on the side for my half and the regular salsa on the side to go for the other half. Definitely a burrito for two. When the bartender found out that this was my first visit she walked me thru the menu and the specials that are available on the weekend (limited quantities smoked ribs and beef brisket) So glad that a trusted voice recommended I give Sunshine's a try. Great food and great staff.

This place is now 2 for 2. The food here was excellent AGAIN!!! We tried the special Cinnamon roll…read moreFrench toast). It was fantastic. Definitely making it a point to come again!!

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.

Food was great. Walleye sandwich was good but the Cinnabon burger was to die for!! The view was…read moregorgeous on the lake. Staff was awesome!

The very first thing I HAVE to say is they offer dippin dots.... But they are in a bag? Instead of…read morea cup? Other than that, this is a lovely spot! Being right on the lake, the view is AMAZING. The food is a bit expensive, but definitely fits with the vibe. They have a really nice inside and outside for seating. We had a large group, and they dont take reservations... but only took around 30 mins to get sat. In that time we were able to enjoy the outdoor bar and live music. It seems like a fun time to spend a few hours enjoying a brew or driving your boat up to it too!

We had stopped at a local bar in town for a late lunch, but their kitchen wasn't open until…read moreevening. The gal working the bar suggested this eatery, just a few miles outside of town. It felt like it was kind of in the middle of nowhere on the side of the highway, but we are glad we stopped. They had a big menu with lots of options, from appetizers to full meals to various desserts. We chose onion rings and the broasted half-chicken, with fries, basket to share. The onion rings were hot and crispy and we got a huge portion, more than we could eat! The chicken was moist and flavorful, with a crispy coating. The fries were pretty standard. Again, more food than the two of us could eat. Leftovers are always good though! They weren't busy in the middle of the afternoon, and we had great service. They were friendly and attentive.