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Douglas Lodge

3.4 (28 reviews)
ModerateNew American
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Touristy
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Paige O.

The Douglas Lodge is located in Itasca State Park and is a must if you come here. Not only do you get scenic views of the park, but you also get classic Minnesotan dishes! They have anything you could want here. When we came on this trip, we got the walleye nibblers for an appetizer and they were amazing. They have a light breading and are very light. For main meals, most of us got the Canadian bluegills, which were great! Others got the tator tot hot dish or the wild rice hot dish, which are favorites here. One of us also got the walleye sandwich which was said to be good. The service was good here too. The only bad thing was that the prices can be expensive depending on what you order. We came for lunch so it wasn't that bad. Overall a great spot hidden away in Itasca State Park. Worth a trip if you haven't been here before! Great stop for a park day.

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Rachel H.

There were parts of this eating experience I really liked, but other stuff I really didn't. The serving staff was nice, and the entrees were a decent size. I thought the prices were a bit too expensive for what they tasted like though. I ordered the wild rice salad, and I didn't like it much at all. It was very watery, and just didn't have the greatest flavor to me. It came with a breadstick, which was by far the best part of the meal. My sister ordered veggie pasta, which came with a good side salad and a loaf of bread! She was expecting it to have real noodles, but it was carrot and zucchini strips, so that was disappointing! It had good flavor, but it literally was just a huge bowl of vegetables in sauce! My dad ordered a Reuben, which he said was good. I would maybe go back there again, but I would definitely get something else!

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Jim L.

This is a restaurant that is inside the Itasca State park and is run by the state. The location is beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, the building in nice but the food is just okay. You also catch the Paddle Boat tours near here. I took pictures of the simple menu. The dinner menu doesn't start until 5pm, weird it isn't earlier. Lunch ends at 5pm. We had a full table but they do not appreciate my yelp photos taking. I tried to photograph a couple things. I would stick to the fresh caught stuff here, those seem to be the meals that hit. We had the walleye fingers, they were tasty. The cheese curds seemed to be a frozen meal and not fresh. I wouldn't get those again. The prices are in line with downtown Minneapolis prices, do not expect country prices. They have a cute lobby to hang out in also. If you plan on coming here, be aware that they do take reservations. I would recommend that you make reservations especially if you have a large party. They had wine made from Raspberries and NOT grapes. It was tasty. My wife and I are trying to limit the animal protein in our diet and we have had so much this weekend. We both decided to just get a light soup and salad combo for $10. I had their Tomato Soup and my wife chose the Wild Rice soup which I am told grows in Lake Itasca. That is cool. People at our table had burgers and they were cooked very well. You can be upset being in this beautiful park, just go withe the flow and relax! Enjoy your time!

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The walleye sandwich is delicious! The servers were slow, but pleasant. The ambience is woodsy and beautiful.

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Our food was very tasty, and our server was fantastic. The hostesses were distractible, and unable to multitask.

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7 years ago

We ate dinner and breakfast here and both were good. The building is amazing. I recommend that anyone staying in the park eat here.

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Clancy's has a great spot right on the lake. The inside is casual and inviting. They also have…read moreoutdoor seating and events they put on. There are only about 3-4 dining options in and around the lake so Clancy's is usually busy. That's the good stuff. Unfortunately the food does not impress. We ordered 2 fish and chips. What we got were decent fries and 4 tiny fish nuggets. We paid $17. For each order. I was shocked when we got these tiny little fish nuggets when we're right here on the lake where fish is bountiful. I was so disappointed. I gave one star for the location and one star for the nice guy that took our order. But that's all I got. Clancy's need to focus on improving the quality of food on their menu. Sadly, I don't think I will go back.

You guys have to come on over to this place! As soon as we…read morewalked in we felt like part of their crew. Not only did the staff greet us, but some of the customers did as well. This place has a wonderful community vibe and you will leave having made new friends (there is also a "quiet side" of the restaurant you can sit at if you'd prefer to be left alone instead). Andy was our server and he was absolutely amazing. Can't say enough good things about the guy. He was just and all around good guy and is one of the reasons the restaurant feels like going over to your friend's house for a hot dish. He was friendly, attentive, fantastic at his job, and took the time to make us feel right at home. The food was awesome. Hubby got a burger and tots and I got the wings and a salad. All fantastic. Stop reading and go check it out!

Ruttger's Lakeside Dining - Kasian shrimp over Penne pasta

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We have dined twice at Ruttger's and loved the food. Our server, Dennis, was amazing! He was…read moreattentive and even made my husbands's birthday special. He's one of the best servers I've had in my dining experience, so ask for him when you go. I had the walleye tacos and my husband had the bison burger. We also got a Caesar salad and highly recommend any fries they offer- sweet potato and truffle fries were incredible- hot and crisp, just the right amount of seasoning. The kids both had cheeseburgers and everything was cooked perfect, fresh and seasoned well. (Hence we came back a second time.)

We've stayed here and eaten here every time we are in Bemidji. However this time, both visits were…read morenot as great as the last time we were there. The first visit on this trip we ate outside on the deck. Great weather, great view. We ordered walleye fingers for the table, they were delicious. We also ordered the hummus plate and stuffed dill pickles. The hummus platter was great, especially if you're looking to eat something light to eat. The stuffed dill pickles were good, but not what we expected. On another day we ordered the caprese bites. They were awful. Frozen battered cheese warmed up and placed on top of a thin tomato slice and basil leaf. For entrees both days we ordered a walleye sandwich - good, walleye tacos - good, Black & bleu burger - good, Thai chillie chicken salad was ok. The service could be better. Both days our servers were frazzled, and we had to hear how overwhelmed they were. When asked a simple question earlier about seating, the restaurant manager answered very snappy. The view is great, and the food is ok.

Douglas Lodge - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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