The wings are incredible!!!! Make sure Hayleigh waits on you. She is the BEST. Thank you Hayleigh…read moreand Lazy Jacks.

Been visiting this place for 13 years during the winter months when im ice fishing in the area. The…read morefood and service never fails. Just remember prime rib night is Friday not Saturday.

The pretzel and drink were great. Allie's service was spectacular! We no longer live in the Bemidji…read morearea, but had remembered 209 as a solid choice for food and drink. We continue to be happy with the 209!

Food (4/5) | Ambiance (5/5) | Service (4/5)…read more We came here with a large group of about 40 and staggered arrivals so we wouldn't overwhelm the staff. Food was solid--my Tossed & Seared steak salad was tasty, and the Smokeshow burger is a must if you like bleu cheese and balsamic. The vibe was great for a modern bar, and the outdoor patio was super cute. Service was fine overall, though my friend's "large" walleye dinner came out as a small plate of walleye fingers, which seemed like a mix-up. All in all, good food + fun atmosphere = worth a visit.

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.

Best Burger In…read moreThe World A cheeseburger with sauteed onions and a Rolling Rock makes any day a good day. Go to Slim's.

Friendly staff provided great service and fantastic bar food. Local patrons very nice to an out of…read moretowner

This is a favorite stop whenever we're in Bemidji. Everything tastes homemade, but better. The hash…read morebrowns are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and moist inside.

Cute diner, busy on a Sunday morning…read more Went here to stop for some breakfast on the way back to the cities. Arrived around 10:20 on a Sunday morning and had to wait about 20 minutes. Waitstaff was very friendly. Two coffees (pay for the cup and you get a pitcher for the table), corned beef eggs Benedict, and country spuds with blueberry pancakes came out to about $51 with tax and tip. Not too bad for price. Loved that they bring the story of the diner to the table. You can read about its history while you wait for your food.

My go to lunch bar when ever I'm working in the area. Burgers are always made from fresh local…read moreground beef. Plenty of variety in the tap beer department including some of the locally brewed beers. Usually a local or two to strike up a conversation. What more could you ask for.

This is your typical bar, but the food isn't typical. We went with our kids, ages 3 & 11, while…read morevacationing in Bemidji. Wouldn't hesitate to go back. Everyone was so nice and our food was delicious. The Joe's Reuben will start your mouth on fire, and I mean that in a good way. The hubby had the chicken bacon Swiss and said it was perfect. Kids split popcorn chicken and it was more than enough for 2.

Food and service in the bar was outstanding. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven't.read more

Cozy and quirky atmosphere. Food prices were a bit high but it was tasty and the staff was friendly…read moreand helpful - even in a busy evening. Drink prices were very reasonable.

Great local sports bar that follows all local activities, unbelievable burgers and of course local…read moresports history dialogue. It's worth a stop and talk with Stub you won't be disappointed with the food, drink, or conversation!

the two gals at the bar would not take our order for food at 8pm when the kitchen is open until 10read more