We always look forward to getting their pizzas. However this time each pie was overcooked and the…read morecrust seemed a bit tough. I kept the rating at 4 stars based on our long experience with great food. We hope this is a one off issue. Large lucky chicken $27 no green onions, like the flavor of the berries and chicken Small cheese $11 Large bbq Alexandra's $27 Boneless chicken wings $10 per 1/2 l

Rafferty's Pizza in Nisswa is one of those places that feels like it's been part of the town…read moreforever. The pizza and apps won't change your life, but they'll definitely do the job after a day on the lake. What really earns the extra star is the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Think of it as a laid-back, divey pizza joint where the service outshines the menu. If you're looking for a comfortable place to sit down, relax, and soak up a little Nisswa charm, Rafferty's delivers.

Best thin crust pizza in area ! Ask for well done cheese crust comes out like a cracker crust pizza…read morecrispy edges ! Meat ball appetiser awesome!service is good ! See the owners working all the time !

Fantastic Variety on the menu. Good Service & Reasonable prices…read more Fun atmosphere, pull tabs too.

Recommended by neighbors. Found foid/pizza to be blah. Service was on point. Ambiance was... okread more

Guys inside are super nice and cool. Also the pizza tastes amazing definitely coming back to this…read moreplace

What a fun Zorbaz!! Easily one of my favorite locations with 3 bars (upper, lower, and outside)!…read moreThere's soo much space here & always the great options for food. Our large group was able to find a spot EASILY on a friday night. It turns into a PARTY after 10, many of them being bachelorettes. I loved the vibe in here & always with the amazing staff! Cant wait to come back.

We went for lunch on a Wednesday by boat and were able to get a spot on the dock without issue. We…read morelove that they have dock attendants that can help you dock if needed. We had a bigger group and got a mix of pizza, chips and salsa/guacamole, tacos, burritos, and chicken bowls. Overall the food tasted good, well spiced and balanced. The bartenders were helpful and mostly friendly. We have been coming to this location for years and feel like it is becoming rundown. A few things we noticed: -limes and lemons at the outdoor bar were brown and either had been out for days or the heat was making them go bad -the bathrooms smell like puke/other potty smells and the floor is consistently sticky everywhere -we all had belly aches after we ate, with some people having more issues than others -we sat at the composite picnic tables and they almost burned our skin Overall this is a fun place to stop for drinks and entertainment, but be warned about food quality and potential other sanitary concerns. This place could overall use a good thorough clean and benefit from more umbrellas to shade the composite tables to avoid burning skin.

There are a ton of diveish bars in the area but the Pickle is special. It's got the dive feel but…read moreit's nicer. The staff is all super friendly. The drinks are cheap and strong. The food is exactly what you want here (Heggies and Giovanni's pizza that somehow taste best in a place like this). The fried apps are all good, try the crispy fried pickle chips and it feels like your at the State Fair. If your around stop in. If your driving by Nisswa on 371 take a short detour and try this place out.m, your gonna love it.

I genuinely loved this place, which makes my recent experience there even more disappointing and…read moredisgusting. During my visit, a bartender who I believe was named Terry openly told us that The Pickle is pro ICE and, even more disturbingly, specifically expressed support for separating mothers from their children. I want to be very clear that I am describing what was said to me by an employee while he was behind the bar representing this establishment. I cannot speak to whether ownership officially shares those views, but I can absolutely speak to how appalled I was hearing them expressed so casually to customers. I do not care where a mother was born, what language she speaks, what her ethnicity is, or what her immigration status may be. I will never support treating human beings as though their families and their suffering matter less because they were born on the other side of a border. There are plenty of bars in this area where I can spend my money without listening to someone behind the bar advocate for separating families. Until The Pickle makes it clear that these statements do not represent its values, I will gladly spend my money elsewhere, and I strongly encouragement anyone who believes basic HUMAN DIGNITY should extend to everyone to do the same.

I hesitated for a few days but pulled my receipt and decided to post…read more Busy night, but the "misses" were to many to ignore. Ordered Duck Wontons & a plain burger with a slice of raw onion. 20 minutes later server tells us they're out of wontons, need to select an alternative. Food comes out almost a hour after getting our table. Burger bun was ICE COLD, literally, top & bottom, that cooled the patty. Had others verify I wasn't being too picky. The raw onion on the burger cost $1.00, four rings of a purple onion. Fries, a $2.00 up-charge from chips were cold, soggy, limpy and clearly died waiting for the replacement meal (which lacked seasoning) for the out of stock Duck wontons. Tab came and included a charge for the out of stock Duck wontons. Had to track down our server, point out the error and wait for a corrected tab. Disappointing for a spot that we frequent.

Came up north for the weekend and this was our dinner of choice. Mission has been around awhile…read moreand has good vibes, friendly staff and great dependable food. We started with their spicy cranberry margarita and it was perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy. I love when a marg comes in a pint glass so I don't have to worry about knocking over a marg glass! We had the buffalo cauliflower bites as a starter-so yummy and fresh. We asked for ranch and blue cheese and they were both a great addition. For dinner, we had a burger, tacos and the pizza fries. I had the street corn burger and it was loaded with chunky sauces and perfectly meaty crispy fresh fries. Really reasonable prices and a nice clean place. Def recommend!

We have visited the Brainerd/Nisswa area for decades but only last year did we finally get a place…read moreof our own in Lake Shore (yay!) - so instead of hitting our five usual places that we went to on our one precious week each summer (Rafferty's, Zorbaz, Ernie's, Bar Harbor & Quarterdeck), now that we have more time here in the summer, we are branching out and trying some new places, Lucky's among them, and I'm so glad we are! This place was great - super friendly service, reasonable prices, big portions, AND tasty food! Nothing flashy, but everything we tried was good. We had cheese curds and fried green beans to start, my son got shepherd's pie, and my husband and I both got fish & chips, and we got a little two pack of monster cookies to go for dessert (yum) - we would definitely return here!

We went at 5 pm on a Thursday. There were plenty of seats inside and outside, and we decided on…read moreoutside. Plenty of parking available when we went. Food 5/5: the outside of this place gives dive bar vibes, but the food absolutely wow'd us. We got pretzels and the fried green beans for appetizers, both were very good. It was a cooler summer day, so many of us opted for the comfort food. I got the chicken and it was spiced absolutely perfectly. The rice was done to perfection, the chunks of chicken complimented by the sauce. I would absolutely go back for just that. They have a great menu selection and great kid meal options. Service 5/5: our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She took our order quickly and the food also came quickly. Ambiance 5/5: like I said earlier, this place gives dive bar vibes from the outside. The inside is definitely more elevated. Plenty of room and seating with a great patio for nice days.

Really love this little spot in Brainerd. They have a lot of really great varieties of beer, and…read moreeven some unique ones. They now also produce THC seltzers. My absolute favorite is their jalapeño crème ale, and I don't even really like spice, but it just has a great flavor making me think fresh cut peppers. Their staff is always friendly and knowledgeable, and they have a great little merch spot. We stock up whenever we have the chance!

Outstanding Service. Delicious Beer. Amazing Atmosphere. Fantastic Amber. Fun Place. Thank you!read more

We came here again! We love the food, and the people are so friendly and helpful…read more Our favorite foods are the Whole 9 Yards and the MN Scramble both with the cranberry toast! We'll definitely be back!

Great tasting food! Amazing breakfast and lunch menus. I had the cuban and loved it. Parking lot…read moreis always busy.