Breakfast on an island? Yes please... What a wonderful place!…read more First, you are greeted by the friendliest people ever! The menu is simple but delicious. The breakfast sandwich is awesome, fried egg, cheese, and bacon served on sour dough. The Belgium waffle with fresh strawberries was yummy too! My daughter loved the smoothie. We all enjoyed great coffee while over looking Bay Lake. What a relaxing experience while you enjoy excellent food! If you are visiting Bay Lake make sure you add this to your weekend agenda! It's a quick boat ride over to church island. FYI... This cafe supports the camp!

What a great spot! The staff is friendly and efficient, the food is made of fresh ingredients, the…read morecoffee bar has plenty of choices and the smoothies hit the spot on a warm Summer day. If you're in the area, grab a boat or come before or after church (held outside on the island) via the Sunday morning launch. And as a previous poster noted, proceeds benefit the campers at Bay Lake camp. Enjoy!

We had stopped at a local bar in town for a late lunch, but their kitchen wasn't open until…read moreevening. The gal working the bar suggested this eatery, just a few miles outside of town. It felt like it was kind of in the middle of nowhere on the side of the highway, but we are glad we stopped. They had a big menu with lots of options, from appetizers to full meals to various desserts. We chose onion rings and the broasted half-chicken, with fries, basket to share. The onion rings were hot and crispy and we got a huge portion, more than we could eat! The chicken was moist and flavorful, with a crispy coating. The fries were pretty standard. Again, more food than the two of us could eat. Leftovers are always good though! They weren't busy in the middle of the afternoon, and we had great service. They were friendly and attentive.

Service was amazing again ! All are food was awesome! My daughter ribeye was to die for! Lonesome…read morepine Ribeye ! Tender juicy spot on ! I had the Filet perfect! Food 9 put of 10 we had mussels for starter potion great lack of flavour I think more fresh lemon and garlic ! Just my thoughts ! Josh it was great

The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, and we waited approximately 15-20 minutes to be…read moreseated. However, the staff seated us as soon as they were able to accommodate us. One member of our group ordered the jerked chicken and ribs, and the ribs were the standout. They were tender, flavorful, and fell right off the bone. The chicken was slightly dry, and we agreed that ordering just the jerked ribs would be ideal. Another guest ordered the regular ribs and found them to be somewhat dry and less tender, although they were still enjoyable. The au gratin potatoes were very good, and the chicken Alfredo was also well prepared. This is one of the more expensive restaurants in the area, so it is not somewhere we visit frequently. However, the restaurant offers a distinctive cabin-style atmosphere, with one side dedicated to the bar. The overall setting has a fun, welcoming "up north" feel.

Sat quickly, ordered quickly, got my foods quickly! Absolutely wonderful, and reminds me of home…read more The spot has a wonderful, classic feel to it, such that they only take cash! Cute and cozy, a staple of Baxter culture, punctuated with the perfect pies, made fresh in house. I had the special number one, and a slice of rhubarb pie. A must for anyone passing through, or native to the area.

Uh not a cook here but I think the chicken sandwich is supposed to be white inside not red…read more.. That's bad like and the lettuce was brown and sad

GO... TO... THE... JOINT!…read more We went to The Joint, Sunday June 30, 2019 For dinner and some drinks. We've been coming to this area for over 30 years and have never been to this place. Shame on us! The Joint was over half full, and we found two spots at the bar. Our bartenders name was Matt. Want to see someone who does their job amazingly well and even hustles? That's Matt. We ordered the broasted chicken plate and a brisket burger. Chicken was perfect, and the burger was one of the best hamburgers we've ever had. The broasted chicken takes a while to make. So they were able to time a medium rare hamburger to come out with the chicken at the same time and all done perfectly. This place is only a few minutes up the road from the Y in Garrison. We've been so disappointed with the Y for years. It's wonderful to know there's a place just a little farther north that is so amazing. Head to The Joint. You will not be disappointed!

I am giving 5 stars for the Joint, not because it's fine dining, but it is great for what it is - a…read moredive with great food, nice bartenders, and you can watch the Vikings or play some pull tabs. The broasted chicken is great, I got it with the au gratin which were so cheesy and delicious. With enough room in the parking lot to park a trailer, this is a stop I will make every time I venture to the north woods.

Shout out to Lakes Tavern for great food and friendly service. We've eaten a Lakes Tavern several…read moretimes this summer and each visit was better than the next. The menu offers several choices that are unique to the area. In addition to standard "Up North" fare like burgers, there are several Asian inspired dishes that are really good. We've been to sushi night and it really is the best sushi up here (not many options - but it's solid). I've been on a Tuesday and had the Kung Pao Chicken special which is great, and last night we came in and I had the Thai Green Curry which was flavored just right. My husband had the walleye and Jody suggested he order it broiled and he raved about it. Service is super friendly - Jody was a delight, and Tracy and Ryan behind the bar are always friendly and make great drinks. Highly recommended.

Teddy Roosevelt. Mint julep. Buffalo trace bourbon. Very good…read moreScotch eggs $16. Very nice version with a nice spice hit in the sausage. Emily Greens Banh Mi $16. Great bread. Ingredients were not as bright as some I have had but all seemed fresh and good. Server Tiara W did a nice job.

Ate there for the first time Friday and I was very impressed. All the food was high quality,…read more homemade and delicious!!! Our server was very nice and attentive. The atmosphere is very welcoming, clean and comfortable. My son had the Cardinal Burger and fries, both were awesome! Really liked the fries and that it was a fresh burger patty. I had the Swedish meatballs special, the corn was fresh, sweet and cut off the cob and the meatballs were homemade and perfect!

We went to Nana's Kitchen for lunch. This was one of the…read morebest meals that I ever had. Real homemade food. I had the Salisbury Steak, real mashed potatoes and green beans. It was fresh and very flavorful. We will go back. I highly recommend Nana's Kitchen.

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! ‍

I've reviewed this restaurant before. That was a few years ago. I'm back to say.... it's still…read morejust as amazing as it was the first time we visited! The mussels in green curry broth we're ridiculous. The carbonara was, again, the best I've ever had (I don't even really like pasta). I'm impressed at their consistency. We visit once a year every year, and they knock it out of the park every time.

Came in last week for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Food was really good! Nice atmosphere. My…read morefriend and I split the Adult Grilled Cheese and the Reuben. Both were excellent. The other two at our table had a Philadelphia Cheesesteak and the Walleye Sandwich and everyone was super happy with their meals. Service is attentive. The waitress brought me a new drink before I even finished the last one. One of the best meals around! Looking forward to coming back for drinks and dinner.

Prime Rib on Friday night was excellent. Garlic mashed same. Salad bar was so good. Great…read moreatmosphere. Service was excellent and food was served quickly.

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.