Hands down the BEST brisket sandwich I've ever had. The maple syrup dip for the sweet potato fries…read moreabsolutely sent me over the edge... I could not stop dipping. Honestly, I need that on chicken & waffles ASAP. If you get the opportunity, make a stop in Crosby for lunch or dinner. Everything on the menu looked amazing, and I had the hardest time deciding. So glad I went with the brisket sandwich because WOW... totally worth it.

Attentive staff, tasty bites, spicy pineapple marg was delightful. Spacious patio, nice vibes all…read morearound.

Looks fancier in the photos than it really is. Don't let the name fool you. The Asian chicken…read morewonton appetizer was great, the wings were small but great flavor - we got dry rub cherry chipotle and truffle Parmesan. The Asian salad was not good. The "dressing" was like a sweet and sour dip very thick and weird on a salad.

I know this place is a couple blocks off Main-street but shouldn't be forgotten…read more They have a great menu, everything we've had has been excellent, and the atmosphere is really nice. Including a outdoor patio and a nice indoor area that's not too noisy.

Breakfast menu and food was great! Service was terrible. Rude, not service focused waitresses. Went…read moreto breakfast on two different Saturdays, both times bad service. Unfortunately won't be going back. Gave 3 stars for the food and prices.

The food was average at best. Looked homemade but wasn't. Service again was not great…read more Unfortunately it was a lot of young people that were more interested in hanging out then serving customers or checking in. It is decorated fairly cute.

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! ‍

Met a friend for drinks in "downtown Brainerd" (I grew up near Merrifield and I swear I never knew…read moreBrainerd had a downtown!) and this was referred for its specialty cocktails. Naturally I don't drink those so the awesomeness of this little hole-in-the-wall place is wasted on me. That said, Rob, the owner/bartender, is a hoot. Great sense of humor, easy-going, and quick with a drink! It's cash or check only, but don't worry, there's an ATM on-site so you don't have to give him a look of panic when you realize you might not be able to pay for the drink you just ordered. The ambience was friendly (there was a game of darts happening, plus it seemed all the dudes there knew each other or were at least familiar -- I was the only female in the joint), but a bit warm + humid. I didn't have layers on and wished I would've worn a t-shirt to be able to strip down to. Plus the prices were cheap!

We love this place!!!! Always great friendly service and fantastic drinks!!! Great crowd !!read more

Deliciousness! Will absolutely return! The food and the staff were great. It's a great little place.read more

I would never have thought this place would look so great judging by the outside of it! I had a…read moreburger and it was delicious. I added their tots as a side and they were home made and cheesy and wonderful. The menu has quite a variety and I was there over lunch with limited patrons throughout, but I would imagine it would get busier as the day goes on.

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!!

I was super excited to try this place since the cabin is only 10 min away. I was really wanting a…read moreburger for lunch and their menu looked amazing. We arrived, and sat ourselves. Cute place, very large bar. I got a gin bloody which seemed watered down, not the best. The rim salt was crunchy large pieces of whatever spices, it was odd. We were handed breakfast menus. Since it was 11:25am, I asked when lunch started since that's what we came for. They told us noon. We decided to stay anyway since we were hungry and already settled with drinks. Ordered off the very limited breakfast menu. Food arrived, I got the smothered hash browns which were very greasy but good. My boyfriend got the biscuits and gravy. NO THANK YOU. The biscuits were overcooked and chewy, the gravy was lumpy and slimy with minimal meat in it. 30 seconds later a table who ordered the same time we did had their food delivered. It was 11:42am. CHEESEBURGERS AND FIRES! Must be nice to have that inside connection. Not impressed, the waitress wasn't super friendly either. We won't be back.

Food is very good, been going here since it's been open. Portions are getting smaller but prices…read moreare going up. Egg rolls are much smaller than they use to be. review is based on value

Red Pine Cookhouse is getting all the buzz north of MN 210, and for good reason! The proprietors…read moreare serving up authentic modern Vietnamese and Thai dishes, alongside standard up north favorites like burgers and fish and chips. Two of us had the Pad Thai, one had steak and potatoes, and the other Szechuan tofu. The Pad Thai stands up to any version I've had anywhere, a strong and solid offering with the tanginess of tamarind balanced with fresh chopped cilantro. The traditional beef and potatoes dish can be hit and miss, but this one balanced potatoes with crispy edges and pillowy starchiness with quality strips of steak, all stir fried together in just enough brown sauce to bring it together. The tofu and snap peas in a spicy Szechuan sauce were flavorful and hearty enough after appetizers. We didn't get pictures of the egg rolls, which are as good as you'll find in these parts and the spring rolls, which were slightly less authentic than we'd hoped. We finished off with lemon bar ice cream, Vietnamese flan, and a toffee Bundt cake. Red Pine Cookhouse is a visually impressive log building with plenty of natural light flowing in through the many windows and a curved staircase leading up to a game room for the kids. We enjoyed the evening on the patio. We were thrilled to have been introduced to this gem of a restaurant, and look forward to our next trip back!

Amazing experience! If you love specialty home made drinks this is your place. These drinks will…read moreknock your socks off! I will spend my money with these amazing drinks from their distillery. We love the vibe here! Games are welcome along with the food of your choice, bring your favorite food to pair along with your favorite cocktail. Our local hangout go to! Cheers!!

Amazing cocktails I love their signature drinks of the…read moreday. The service is great too. I'll be back

We were traveling north and needed to stop for lunch. Stumbled on this little gem. The outdoor…read morepatio is so cute, the menu was much larger than just pizza, they serve mixed drinks, not just beer, and our server Ezra was amazing! Very attentive, checked back often, and brought our dog water. Food was great and we couldn't have been more pleased with the whole experience! We will be back!

The food good but we were expecting much better. The steak was a little chewy. The blackened…read morewalleye was dry and the rice pilaf was not edible. The best thing was the truffle cauliflower with Parmesan. The service average, not very attentive and while she was clearing the appetizer plate, she dribbled maple syrup all over the table and our winter coat.