You can always count on good and friendly service by knowledgeable wait staff. I really like their Classic Hamburger and onion rings.

From the youth working the dock to greet you (we boated in), to the friendly staff and delicious food. The icing on the cake was the live music and beautiful lake views on a gorgeous MN Summer Day! read more

Great place to sit relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake with delicious food and cold beers/cocktails. We were visiting the area and saw this place on the best app Yelp, and decided to check it out. We started the meal with a cold beverage and Ahi Tuna appetizer, both very good, I had the walleye sandwich and the wife had walleye tacos both were delicious!!!! We Will definitely be making another adventure to this restaurant. read more

Great spot right on Gull lake. Weekends in the summer are very busy. Try the dry rub wings, you will love them!

You know it's gonna be good when the place is packed. We sat at the bar viewing the lake - ordered our food and drinks. A tad long on the wait but it is super busy. Fish tacos were SO GOOD!!! The sweet potatoes fries were amazing. Also got the hollister burger, the pork belly added the perfect amount of flavor. Super delicious. We'll be back - no doubt. read more

Ernie's On Gull - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Food and service were good. A good option for a large group. The kids in the group enjoyed the playground while we were waiting for our meals. read more

The summer scenery is great, there is a different menu on the deck than from the separate burger joint but both menus have something for everyone. There is usually a wait on the deck during dinner time but you can grab a drink and sit on the chairs. Or if the waits not for you just order something from the outside bar. read more

If you are in the area, you should check this place out. We were travelling from Chicago and I checked out their menu and saw some very interesting items. One in particular is the Peaches and Cream Bruschetta. All the ingredients were favorites of my wife - favorite fruit - peaches, favorite cheese - Humboldt Fog goat cheese (not an easy item to find), favorite nut - pistachio, favorite flavor - vanilla bean cream sauce. It was absolutely delicious and my wife ordered another one to go so she could eat it for dinner when we got to our AirBNB. Not the most appetizing name on a menu but you have to give it a try. The chef has come up with a fun and delicious menu. The lake it is located on is also beautiful and if the weather is nice, you should sit outside. read more

Loved the atmosphere and the remodel inside! Service was good, especially with how busy it was during the summer season. There were a variety of ages dining. The food was average. I would recommend the peel and eat shrimp. We will be back. read more

This is the best family dining in all of Gull Lake! The food is the best around. They are the most experienced at doing volume! It was very impressive to watch them on a busy night. Also, they have a great new playground! read more

Best prime rib sandwich ever! Awesome smash burger. Have to come back for the walleye sandwich. Very good service and ambiance! Highly recommended from both of us. read more

Great food, great service. Perfect location on Gull Lake. The walleye sandwich was very good as well as the burger with Stonehouse Coffee Bacon burger. Great selection of local beer. Highly recommend!! read more

On Steve B's Yelp review of the Peaches and Cream Bruschetta, we ordered it. Not something we'd normally look at, but it was amazing!! It tasted like dessert. Definitely not what my husband would ever order, we split it and a walleye sandwich. Both were the best! Our server was very pleasant and sitting on the deck overlooking the lake was heaven. First time diners and sad we can't go back as we are heading home to AZ soon. read more

Ernie's On Gull - Peaches and Cream Bruschetta - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Visited Ernies for a quick lunch. Service was good. Our server was very attentive. We had two young eaters with us 12 and 8. One ordered off the kids menu. Not a large selection. In fact the menu was very scaled down. I had the best crab cake I have ever had in mainland USA. IT WAS YUMMY!!! The server was very knowledgeable on the gluten-free options which was very helpful. Burgers were cooked perfectly. Pricing was a little steep for just a lunch. read more

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Excellent setting, relaxing. Vintage Minnesota decor. Very clean. Food and service outstanding. Will return in the future.

We have been sitting here for 2 hours without our food, the service is bad but it is fun and has good food

The food and service here was incredible. Everything was delicious and fresh. I ordered the Ahi and Soba noodles and the tuna was fresh and delicious. Our server was so kind and was very accommodating and quick. We sat outside and the view of the lake was beautiful and the outside seating area was very clean and organized. Cant recommend this place enough. read more

Ernie's On Gull - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

This is clearly a hotspot as they're right on the shore of the lake. They have a large indoor and outdoor area so even though they're busy, it wasn't too hard to get seated somewhere. We ordered a pretzel bucket and they give a sizable portion. They offered mustard which I enjoyed, but others may not as it did have some bite. They also have a side of beer cheese which I also thought was pretty tasty. My wife got the chicken chaser salad which she was pretty happy with. I got the walleye sandwich and they served it some greens and a citrus tarter sauce. I thought the citrus tarter, greens, tomatoes, and pickles gave it a unique taste that I enjoyed. They usually offer sandwiches with chips, but you can upgrade for a few dollars more and I got the fries that were your standard French fry. If you're in the area and wanting to hit a spot with some nice views, get some drinks, and maybe some food, I think this is a decent spot. A love band started playing as we left, so there's definitely a lot going on. They also have docks in case you're out on the lake and wanting to hop off for some food and drinks. read more

The food was decent but the amount of flies that were in the actual restaurant was appalling. I understand not smashing them with a fly swatter but suck them up with a hand held vacuum when they are on the window or something. If there are that many on the main floor I'm sure there are plenty in the kitchen on the food. It's a health issue that should be addressed read more

Always a favorite of my family! Great memories over the years whether boating up or visiting during the winter. The kids enjoy the indoor/outdoor games while the parents are visiting. Food has always been as expected to. Friendly service. Great views! read more

Really interesting & cool place. We happened to be there on a very cold and windy day but still enjoyed it. Out food was all really good and service was a 10+. read more

Love the food and feel of Ernie's. Any calm day looking over the lake with a good burger is what I enjoy when I go there.

The menu is very limited. Grabbed a drink while deciding on an order, raspberry mule. Served in a plastic cup, am I in high school ordering a mediocre drink? Disappointing. Service is slow and unsure who knows which table is theirs. Unfortunate, maybe when in come this way again the staff can get it together to make me want to stay. Very overrated read more

Helpful staff, good food, and great atmosphere! We came here on a boat we rented for the day; the kind attendants helped pull us it into the dock which was great as we aren't experienced boat drivers. The food was so good, I had a veggie burger which can be hit or miss for me. The fries were great and had a hollow inside equaling less potatoes and less fat. The burger was also a great portion which I always appreciate. There was a also a volleyball net, swing set, and chairs set up along the water line. read more

I've been going to Ernies all my life, I LOVE IT! Food is AWESOME along with the atmosphere. It's very lively and has a beautiful view of Gull. Best place on Gull! read more

Ernie's On Gull - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Beautiful views of Gull lake at sunset and a varied and delicious menu. Staff were friendly and helpful... though very busy. Food was an eclectic mix... poke bowls to walleye. It was a bit noisy, even away from the bar, but everyone really seemed to enjoy themselves! read more

Ernie's On Gull - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Amazing service and atmosphere! The habanero traditional wings were awesome and were re the shrimp tacos! Best place on Gull by a landslide! read more

Ernie's On Gull - Shrimp tacos - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Awful service and food was just meh (overly salty). I'll give it a star for the view of the lake & cute wallpaper in women's bathroom. We went on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't very busy, but our waitress was no where to be found most of the time we were there. My friend never got what she ordered and had to track down our waitress so we can pay the bill. The waitress never checked back in to see how the food was or if we needed anything to drink. Then the cc machine was down and took so long to pay. Overall a horrible experience. I don't recommend and will not be back. read more

A great location on the lake. Excellent food and service. The peel and eat shrimp in garlic butter was fantastic.

This lake side staple doesn't disappoint in atmosphere! Live music on the weekends, typically acoustic-esque provides the perfect background to your meal. Their new lakeside restaurant, On Point, has awesome burgers and great portions. Of note however, they do not have a kids menu outside so it gets pretty expensive if you opt for that. Their inside menu has a good variety and the good is typically good, and when it's just ok ir something doesn't seem right they're happy to fix it. We also love boating up and picking up our food and enjoying the music from the lake rather than the often crowded beach side! read more

Ernie's On Gull - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Wonderful place as always with great food and service. I order the lobster bisque every year and never disappointed. The best! read more

Ernie's On Gull - Pretzel platter was amazing. All.pretzels were soft and warm. - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Went there twice. It is very popular. Had a walleye sandwich one time. Had a mushroom and Swiss burger another time from the out. Food was very good as was beer and service. Very nice outdoor seating are right on the lake. read more

Great food. Mushroom Swiss Burger and Spicy Pulled Pork sandwich. Huge amount of fries and kettle chips that were very good. Sat outside and enjoyed the lake and the ambience. Great service. We'll be back. read more

So we went to this hot spot on our way to Breezy Point and it was just MEH IMO. Service was pretty slow despite the fact they actually had a ton of servers on staff. I asked for French dressing for my side salad (which took 20 min to come) and got ranch instead and a small fry was included with my salad plate LOL but really unprofessional. Walleye sandwiches were good, no tartar or anything came with them - I do like tartar and I had to ask for it twice. Lastly, and this really does drive me BSC, my fries arrived cold. This is a place to show off how big and pretty your boat is and be loud and obnoxious in the lake. If ghats your thing, you'll love it! It isn't mine so I doubt we will ever go back. read more

Solid. Best meal we've had on vacation this week. Granted, a few other experiences at other places were abysmal - but that's not influencing my high ratings here. Good burger. Good walleye fingers. Good bacon Brussel sprouts. Good fries. Interesting menu. On the pricey side, but in this case you actually get what you pay for. Sit on the patio / deck if you can. read more

Ernie's On Gull - Walleye fingers with homemade tartar sauce! - Bars Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

The food is fresh and flavorful. Wonderful appetizers! The view cannot be beat. Summer or winter, Ernie's will delight!

Great view, outdoor patio, food and service! The special was a shrimp po'boy which was amazing!!! Definitely will be back!

We really enjoyed ernies!! We all had sandwiches and they were excellent. I would not have expected such great food! We had walleye sandwiches, chicken and tacos all excellent! Great service as well which is rare these days! read more

Wanted to check this out for a while. Awesome location with lots of docks for boat traffic and dock hands working to help us great. Menu is a bit small. Food was good but not great. Had the gyro and the portion was good but needed more sauce. My wife had chicken bacon sandwich and was also good portion but needed more sauce and had very few grilled onions. Service was good, very friendly staff. read more

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Great food and service with a boat dock directly n the lake. If the weather is nice sit outside and enjoy the lake.