We were vacationing in Nisswa and went to the Pickle to see what the Monday night meat raffle was…read moreall about. It was a fun, upbeat atmosphere with lots of locals. The bartender was a little surly, but anyone can have an off day. We moved to a table and the waitress was MUCH better. Good drink prices.

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.

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.

First time visit for breakfast based on recommendation from another fantastic local restaurant…read moremanager. The homemade jumbo carmel rolls (to go) were a hit with the kids and were still warm when I got home. The server waited to have to heated up until I was ready to go to ensure they would be warm. It was a great touch. Based on the recommendation did the breakfast burrito. So glad that I did as it was a meal for 2 but filled with eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, shredded hashbrowns, and maybe some grilled onions. Then topped with queso cheese sauce and the option for spicy or default homemade salsa. I did the spicy salsa on the side for my half and the regular salsa on the side to go for the other half. Definitely a burrito for two. When the bartender found out that this was my first visit she walked me thru the menu and the specials that are available on the weekend (limited quantities smoked ribs and beef brisket) So glad that a trusted voice recommended I give Sunshine's a try. Great food and great staff.

Third time here and I really like this place. This time it was for breakfast and man was it good…read more The Brisket Scramble was amazing. Really good brisket with perfectly done eggs. Ask for the spicy sauce you like some heat. The Avocado toast was also tasty. Dinner or lunch has also been good with unique options and chef made food. Check out their cool cocktails. I has a really nice Paloma that was absent the grapefruit syrup that usually makes these too sweet for me.

My sons fav restaurant anywhere! He loves the ribeye - has been known to order a second!!! Chicken…read morefingers are also a hit with my younger! I always win get the wild rice risotto and it NEVER fails. Also the low rider mule is the best - rhubarb vodka?! Servers are all top notch. Will be back.

Where do I begin? The atmosphere is so cute and welcoming. We were a group of 5, started out with…read morethe most delicious enormous pretzel I have ever had, the cheese sauce was also the best, so flavorful and creamy! I had a lobster grilled cheese, super delicious and lots of lobster. My fiancé and brother had the highly recommended elk burger which was very good and unique tasting. My sister in law loved her Bahn mi sandwich. We had a great attentive waitress also. Beer was only $3.50/glass and finance said wished he would have tried another he liked the first one so well. Fun shaped hot fries too. My brother just bought a cabin in Aitkin so I am sure we were make many more trips back for more great food from here. Fun place to find out in the boonies.

I would highly recommend Passport for many reasons!…read more The staff have been incredibly hospitable, and friendly. The food is so delicious, I love how the menu changes monthly. I will always have a reason to come back and try something new. I use to be married to a Nigerian man and really have been craving the food! The Suya is spot on! And I love how the Suya and Jollof rice actually had the heat! Nigerian food can be very spicy and Passport made it happen. The meat pie has a lot of good flavor and less heat (spice). The meat pie dough is different but very delicious. It reminded me more of a buttery croissant! Janel and Tatianna were my servers! They really made me feel like I was VIP! Janel even was willing to have small talk with me and gave me a warm hug goodbye. I also had the please to meet the owner and have a chat with him! He was so fun to talk with and learn about his upcoming visions. Keep rocking it crew! I'm hooked!

Probably the best menu and food in Brainerd (great vegan and vegetarian options), but unfortunately…read morethey've reduced their hours and aren't open for dinner on Saturday of all days :(

Visiting from Montana. House red wine was great! The atmosphere had a nice cozy and friendly vibe,…read moreespecially since the owner came to our table and offered us a tour. Very impressed with the customer service, owner who is very personable and of course the wine. Definitely recommend!

I'm truly sorry about the low rating, but I'm so pissed off after stopping at the winery today…read more Even though there was no event on the back patio, the owners had decided that the patio would be closed because it was "too hot and the air quality wasn't too good." We've been stopping at Dennis Drummond for years (in the summer only) and never had this problem in the past, although once we were told that they didn't want the staff going out to wait on us on the patio (no problem, since we grabbed our wine, glasses, and pretzels inside, paid for everything, and we didn't need anyone to wait on us). First, today's air quality was better than it has been earlier in the week (wildfires in Canada caused very smoky conditions for the previous two days). Second, we noticed two people sitting at a table outside in FRONT of the establishment--was the heat and air quality any better in front than in back? Third, in Minnesota, many of us LIVE for warm weather when we don't have to wear coats, boots, hats, etc. Fourth, this is a resort area, and we don't know of any other establishments with outdoor seating that won't allow patrons to sit outdoors, a fact we proved when we stopped at two other places after our disappointing stop at Dennis Drummond. Fifth, this place has NEVER been very busy when we've stopped there--can they really afford to turn away local business, or do they rely on people renting the place for events like weddings? For those of you familiar with the Brainerd Lakes area, can you imagine Ernie's, Zorbaz (both on Gull Lake), or Moonlight Bay (on Crosslake) refusing to allow guests to sit outdoors in the summer? That would NEVER happen. We had a gift certificate we were going to use, but now I don't know when we would ever use it. I'm still so mad I could spit.

One and done! Straight forward, need some alcohol? They have…read moreit. Need some beer, yeah...got it. Well laid out shop, signage was good and the service was friendly. Last words...stop reading and grab a cold one.

Went here due to it being close to my hotel. I was expecting Budweiser based on the name and…read morelocation, but I was desperate for libations after 36 hours of air travel, airports and roads ... Was I wrong! Giant selection of craft brew. Fantastic local beer. Since it was below zero and I had no way of keeping the beer from freezing in my car the next day, I had to settle for a 4-pack of Nisswa, Minnesota Big Axe brewing, the Vapor Lake - Hazy IPA, on sale from $15 down to $9.50. Really nice staff. Cough guards and staff masked (I think - I was at least). Store big and laid out well. I'll be back next time I am in the area.

You gotta try this place! The prices are great and the food is amazing. The ribs are so tender that…read morethey just fall off the bone. I've never had ribs this good for such a good price anywhere else. The parking is accessible in front of the restaurant. It is a big parking lot. The waitress was friendly and got us many refills on pop. Sometimes, on the bar side of the restaurant, it can get loud. Especially on Bingo and meat raffle nights.

Love the weekend salad bar and weekly specials. Bingo on Thursday night is real fun with lots of…read morebig money to win. Brent and Jes are awesome! They always take time to say hi. Busy place most weekends with means dinner may take longer when you order fresh broasted chicken (it's worth the wait). I would recommend to anyone looking to just relax and have a few on your way to the cabin.