First time there and this place is great! Weather was amazing and plenty of outdoor seating! The…read morebar is fully stocked with top shelf liquor and their craft beers! I got the smash burger as it was recommended and I'm not gonna lie! It was outstanding! I mean outstanding! Service is friendly and attentive and plenty of seating inside as well! Very cool and casual atmosphere! Will definitely hit it up again!

Hidden Gem!! Definitely worth a stop if you're ever in Grand…read moreRapids. We stopped here after biking and loved the beer and outdoor patio. Our bartender offered recommendations on their beers and answered all of our questions. We didn't try any food but it's all looked amazing on the tables next to us. Added bonus: they sell maple syrup!!

Very friendly staff & outgoing gregarious brewmaster made for a pleasant visit the evening we hit…read morethem up just before closing time. We got some of their Mud Lake Brown, as it was the only dark'ish brew they had on hand. As someone whose libation du jour is porter or stout, this paucity of dark brews is notable. Nonetheless, the Mud Lake Brown proved to be a fine draft. It has plenty of roasty notes in its flavor profile & a slightly yeastier than expected front end. Body was light, so could make a pleasant all-afternoon sipper. I've had a taste of their limited run Thin Mints brew, which is their Mud Lake Brown doctored with the Thin Mints GS cookies. I've only two words on that selection: "Amazing!!!" and "Exquisite!". It's a shame the Thin Mints brew isn't a full time player on 14 Lakes' roster. Reports on their Peanut Butter Porter were also solidly in the positive realm. So this little gem of a craft brewery hidden away in the north woods is producing some mighty tasty alternatives to the commercial big boys' generic offerings. Check them out if you're in the area, but be aware their hours are somewhat limited.

Beer is mediocre at best. We sat at the bar and the owner did at least a 5 minute monologue on the…read morebands they hired for the weekend, including how much she paid for each, BEFORE she took our drink order. She continued to yak about herself for awhile. Most annoying service ever!!!!

Totally average place for dinner! Big food & drink menu, good happy hour prices. Very friendly…read morestaff. Huge app portions. Just fine food! Great milkshake.

We decided to try this place out after a family member recommended it! We shared a burger and curds…read moreand both were delicious, cooked perfect and all! The waiter was very attentive and helpful with what to order as well.

Very cool space! Great patio when the weather is nice. Friendly staff. Good merch. The beer was OK!…read moreThere were a good bit of options. A few snack options - no real food. Street parking. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

Just stopped by here 7/24. Honestly haven't had great luck with beer in Minnesota until now. All…read more3 Hazy beers were bomb. Brother loved the Oatmeal Stout and lager. We are in MN every summer, so we will definitely be back. Keep rocking it Portage!

Made my inaugural visit Friday just after 3:00. Only a few parking spots but ample street parking…read more The small tap room was full of what seemed to be regulars...or...just friendly neighbors. I discussed beers w friendly beertender Hunter and landed on Buzzed Beekeeper Honey Nut Brown Ale. Was a relaxed, just chill vibe. I liked all the brewery stickers on the tin parts of walls. A nice selection of merch. Not a far jaunt off the freeway. A good stop for a beer. Thanks Moose Lake!

Stopped by this local spot while out riding our ATVs through the area...and we are glad we did!…read moreThis spot was so appealing with their decor from the outside and inside! The inside decor was a rustic northern outdoors theme - cozy and relaxing! There were lots of branded merchandise for sale. Their was an outdoor patio with additional seating. The service was friendly and helpful. Their beers and Seltzer were quite tasty! We didn't see any food on the menu, just a variety of beers. This was a fun spot to stop for a relaxing time enjoying good drinks!

My inaugural visit was the Baxter location and all subsequent visits have been at the current…read morelocation, the former Gull Dam space. My first visit I tried a flight, including the intriguing PB & J Ale... that despite my skepticism, walked away the favorite. The beers were delicious, the beertenders friendly and helpful and the space comfortable. My six beer flight consisted of Ms Galena Sour, Boom Lake Lager, Crow Wing Cream Ale, Lunchbucket PB & J Ale, Reefer Car Peach Wheat, & 46 North Wild Rice Ale. All the beers were delicious but I returned later that night w a buddy for a pint of Lunch bucket PB & J Ale. Definitely don't pass up Roundhouse if you're in town or passing by, cheers.

I was impressed with my night out. The roundhouse had a fun live band outside, the place was clean,…read moreplenty of entertainment including board games, ax throwing, and music. The staff is very pleasant, helpful and quick. I enjoyed having the 6-flight option, which allowed me to sip on a little of everything. They are dog friendly on the patio :)

I've visited Rendezvous many times over the last 6 years including a week ago. I, along with…read morefriends, have always remarked that the staff is friendly (especially the young lady who has been there for six years, I believe), polite and knowledgeable. Their beer offerings are varied and quality (including the bottled root beer). Plus, the place (tables/restroom/glassware) is always clean. I'll be in the area again this fall and plan on visiting at least a few times. Give it a try!

Very nice brewery with great tasting beer. I had two different beers that were very good. Twilight…read moreand Scampfire were tasty.

We just had a fabulous lunch. I had fish tacos, loaded with great fish & guacamole, warm flour…read moretortillas. My hubby had Wagu Philly, loved it . Bethany, our waitress was so pleasant & on the ball.

As a vegetarian/pescatarian, it can be very challenging to find restaurants outside the twin cities…read moreMetropolitan area. Even the ones I find usually have few choices to eat from and the food isn't that good. That's why I absolutely loved my visit to block North. It's something that could've been located in my own neighborhood in Saint Paul. Starting with the beer, they have an excellent selection of styles. I chose the Saison, which is far less common in Minnesota breweries than I would like. It was excellent. For lunch, I chose the ratatouille and added shrimp. They were served with the vegetable of the day, green beans. The serving size was enormous which can also be inversely related to quality, but not here. The green beans were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The ratatouille was lovely with chunks of eggplant and zucchini plus a mushroom on the side. This meal was just delightful. I was by myself, so I sat out the bar. The bartender was friendly, but not overbearing. There were many other items on the menu I would've loved to have tried. I will definitely stop here again in the future.

We had a couple of beers and nachos. The beers were very good and we both highly recommend stopping…read morehere for great beer. They have outdoor seating as well as indoor seating.

Small Brewery with Big vibes & great food. Small indoor dining area but decorated so cute for the…read moreholidays. Outdoor seating is plentiful in the summer. Order at the counter and they bring food to you. The Irish Red Ale was delicious. The Blood Orange Lemonade was refreshing as well. We had Patty Melts for lunch with truffle fries. Melts were perfectly cooked with fried onions on marble rye bread that was so good. Truffle fries were good with garlic and Parmesan on them. Great food right in the heart of Nisswa.

A pleasant surprise! We are generally not "brewery" people,…read morebut when we saw that they also had food and cocktails, we wanted to give it a try :) We went at 11:15 on a Saturday. Food took a little bit, so I wouldn't go here if I was hangry and they were busier. For drinks, we ordered the Loony Bavarian and loony Lavender Lemonade. Both were fantastic! Husband is a blue moon fan, and he said the Loony Bavarian was even better! Next time he's going to order a crawler of it to take home :). I love that they let you taste things for free- I tried their plain seltzer, to see if I might want to get it in the future, and it was great! For food, we got the pita and spinach/artichoke dip- very good! We also both got the roasted chicken with white sauce and it was amazing! Will definitely be back!

Great margaritas, outdoor band, relaxed atmosphere! They're making me say 85 words now I don't…read morethink I can think of that many words to say.