We have visited the Brainerd/Nisswa area for decades but only last year did we finally get a place…read moreof our own in Lake Shore (yay!) - so instead of hitting our five usual places that we went to on our one precious week each summer (Rafferty's, Zorbaz, Ernie's, Bar Harbor & Quarterdeck), now that we have more time here in the summer, we are branching out and trying some new places, Lucky's among them, and I'm so glad we are! This place was great - super friendly service, reasonable prices, big portions, AND tasty food! Nothing flashy, but everything we tried was good. We had cheese curds and fried green beans to start, my son got shepherd's pie, and my husband and I both got fish & chips, and we got a little two pack of monster cookies to go for dessert (yum) - we would definitely return here!

We went at 5 pm on a Thursday. There were plenty of seats inside and outside, and we decided on…read moreoutside. Plenty of parking available when we went. Food 5/5: the outside of this place gives dive bar vibes, but the food absolutely wow'd us. We got pretzels and the fried green beans for appetizers, both were very good. It was a cooler summer day, so many of us opted for the comfort food. I got the chicken and it was spiced absolutely perfectly. The rice was done to perfection, the chunks of chicken complimented by the sauce. I would absolutely go back for just that. They have a great menu selection and great kid meal options. Service 5/5: our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She took our order quickly and the food also came quickly. Ambiance 5/5: like I said earlier, this place gives dive bar vibes from the outside. The inside is definitely more elevated. Plenty of room and seating with a great patio for nice days.

Preserve Old Fashioned $14 with grilled pineapple. I think the pineapple made a better drink…read more Back 9 Bramble $12 gin muddled blueberry- blackberry ,simple , lemon juice , soda - we did not not have because they did not have blackberries. Full Rack $35. With Apple cranberry Slaw and burnt ends baked beans. Again very good, good rub and good sauce. Smoked chicken salad sandwich. $14 Very good. Brioche bun. Came with potato chips fresh from the fryer Not very busy but the weather has been stormy and it is a Monday Burnt ends are very good. $18. Seasonal bread pudding to go. $10. Nice touch was that the server put the ice cream in a 1 gallon bag of ice. We have never had this done for us. Very nice service. Server Tyler B

We had Brisket burnt ends, Catfish and Ribs and everything was great - tasty, a little spicy and…read morevery well prepared. Sauces were fantastic. I disagree that anything was tasteless - ribs were melt in your mouth tender, good by themselves but wonderful dipped the the barbecue sauce. Service was excellent but I have to comment it was the last couple of days of the season and not busy. Gorgeous view. The whole place will be remodeled this winter - can't wait to see it!

We have avoided this place lately feeling that other places deserved our attention more because the…read morefood was slipping in n quality and character. Not feeling that after today's meal. Walleye fingers $20. Very good Scallops on risotto. Good Miso marinated salmon $32. Thai Basil rice , Szechuan green beans , cucumber ribbons, crispy wonton. Very good Pinot Grigio $9. Nice pour Old fashioned $13.65 - a bit bitter. They use Knob Creek rye 100 proof and club soda Tomato butter and apricot butter for the bread. Also oil and vinegar - nice. Italian sausage and Kale soup. Good. Very spicy Hungarian soup. Very good Duck breast $34 with wild rice and Brussels sprouts Very good Lemon berry mascarpone cake$12 very very good UGLY cheesecake $12. Very good Chocolate mousse $9 was a pie slice. Very good Sat outside. Nice night but we had a few flys pestering us. Service was by Faith Started out good but the restaurant got busy and I think she got overloaded. She was nice but we did not see much of her. We did see her running around, so more of a staffing issue.

We got reservations for this restaurant and it was our splurge night. We were very glad we had our…read moredate night here. The service was impeccable and the food was really good. By the time we arrived they were closing in an hour but treated us like there was no rush at all. I got the salmon with Thai Rice. It was truly delicious. My husband had the pork chop, which was huge. He said it was really good. We also ordered the bruschetta bread and it very tasty. The Italian soup also was quite delicious. We had a great view of the golf course from our table and surprisingly enough -- they gave a military discount. This was the best food we ate on our vacation.

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.

We were told to be quiet. I can't believe we are at a bar and the owners daughter told us to quiet…read moredown. Rude!!! I'll never go back!!!

This place has good food and good service. No matter how busy they are, they find a way to make it…read morework. Food is consistently tasty and reasonably priced. Will keep visiting!

Never disappoints. Consistently great food and service. Love this Nisswa institution!read more

There are a ton of diveish bars in the area but the Pickle is special. It's got the dive feel but…read moreit's nicer. The staff is all super friendly. The drinks are cheap and strong. The food is exactly what you want here (Heggies and Giovanni's pizza that somehow taste best in a place like this). The fried apps are all good, try the crispy fried pickle chips and it feels like your at the State Fair. If your around stop in. If your driving by Nisswa on 371 take a short detour and try this place out.m, your gonna love it.

I genuinely loved this place, which makes my recent experience there even more disappointing and…read moredisgusting. During my visit, a bartender who I believe was named Terry openly told us that The Pickle is pro ICE and, even more disturbingly, specifically expressed support for separating mothers from their children. I want to be very clear that I am describing what was said to me by an employee while he was behind the bar representing this establishment. I cannot speak to whether ownership officially shares those views, but I can absolutely speak to how appalled I was hearing them expressed so casually to customers. I do not care where a mother was born, what language she speaks, what her ethnicity is, or what her immigration status may be. I will never support treating human beings as though their families and their suffering matter less because they were born on the other side of a border. There are plenty of bars in this area where I can spend my money without listening to someone behind the bar advocate for separating families. Until The Pickle makes it clear that these statements do not represent its values, I will gladly spend my money elsewhere, and I strongly encouragement anyone who believes basic HUMAN DIGNITY should extend to everyone to do the same.

Aged old fashioned $15 very good Alaska Amber $7…read moreHot Italian burger with side of fruit $17+2 very good. Some spice. About 5 inch in diameter Walleye $33 very good Server Jocelyn. Was good and the place wa

We got takeout on a Sunday night and had an overall easy time ordering over the phone since the…read morewebsite doesn't take online orders. Our food was ready in 15 minutes for us to pickup. We got a chicken salad sandwich, burger, shrimp tacos and the corn dog and chicken tender kids meals. Overall the food was solid. In particular the shrimp tacos had really good flavor. The shrimp tasted fresh and was really well balanced with the sauce. The kettle chips were also well spiced and not too salty. I loved the options with the kids meals for fresh fruit and vegetables, but something to note is the kids menu doesn't appear online. We have eaten in the restaurant before and there is plenty of space and has a fun aesthetic. Our only negative was they put the chips on top of everything in the to go containers, so the chips got soggy. Another thing to note is it can get pretty busy in town, so parking can be a challenge.

Party of 6 for my first visit on a Saturday we had reservations at 4, doors were opened at 4 no…read moreearlier. Our waitress Tamara took very good care of us, food was excellent. The decor speaks of supper club vibes. Menu has variety to it with great options.

New kitchen staff is killing it here. Clam chowder.....slaps. Wedge salad.....slaps. Beef short…read moreribs.....slaps. Da be good. Nice job!. Manhattans and old fashioned's that probably helped with this review....slaps.

Best thin crust pizza in area ! Ask for well done cheese crust comes out like a cracker crust pizza…read morecrispy edges ! Meat ball appetiser awesome!service is good ! See the owners working all the time !

Fantastic Variety on the menu. Good Service & Reasonable prices…read more Fun atmosphere, pull tabs too.