Very nice place. Good beer choices. Only problem is you aren't sure when they are open. They…read moredon't respond to email or Facebook msg. Swing by I guess and take a chance.

Usually I find myself visiting restaurants, while traveling, based on Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews…read more However, after backpacking in Voyageurs National Park me and my fiancé were looking for the quickest option that looked halfway appealing. Coming from the Virginia-North Carolina border I'm partial towards NC style (vinegar based bbq) but I'm always looking to try BBQ from other parts of the country to compare. Judging from the sign outside this seemed like just the place and honestly I couldn't have been more pleased. This place blew away my expectations. While they don't lean towards a particular style (vinager, mustard, tomato, etc) they produce a incredibly well smoked and tender pulled pork. Easily some of the best I've ever had. The baked beans were fantastic and had my finances asking for the recipe. On top of all that, the beer selection was by far the best in the area. Due to COVID they had apparently only been open for a couple weeks but judging from the quality of the meal they will be open for years to come. Wanting to be totally honest in my review my girlfriend ordered a Hawaiian Pizza and wasn't super impressed. She compared it to a decent frozen pizza, so if you aren't interested in BBQ or good beer then this may not be your place. However I'm still giving this place 5 stars because if you are a pulled pork or brisket fan then this is a must try!

Loony's Brew is a laid back dive bar / pub located in the quaint village town of Ranier, Minnesota…read more To be more precise about Ranier, MN, it's situated right beside the once bustling industrial town of International Falls, MN...just 3 miles away. And, lol, in the bigger picture of it all, if you're visiting International Falls, MN, you're most likely in this remote part of Northern Minnesota exploring Voyageurs National Park. That's where it started for me. I had just completed time at Voyageurs NP and while speaking with a representative at the International Falls Chamber of Commerce, they recommended stopping here at Loony's Brew. Once in Ranier, parking was difficult, but I found a spot across the train tracks. I didn't mind walking 10 minutes over to Loony's as it gave me insight into what made Ranier unique...definitely a small town/local vibe as if I had stepped back in time. Loony's appearance on the outside reminded me of a simple summerhouse cottage along the waterfront with a dock in the backyard for accessing Rainy Lake. Overall, it's like staying at a lake house in the countryside. Although there's no official sign for customers to know they've arrived at Loony's Brew, there's a wooden post hanging by the entrance with a message stating...."PUB, BEER, FOOD, WINE, GOOD TIMES". Loony's has a playful/old fashioned bar kind of feel. You could sense the owners knew the specific tone they wanted to provide for patrons. The bar has an assortment of homegrown, locally brewed beers on tap....According to their website, they feature - "American, Hoppy, Belgian, Stouts & Porters, Fruits, Gruits, Lagers, NAs, and Barleywines". Loony's is decorated with classic guitars, vintage license plates and loads of symbolic mementos dedicated to their history. There's a back/rear section area featuring a billiards table, jukebox and dartboard. Situated all around are high-top tables and chairs. Plus, there's a small corner for showcasing local bands and musical acts. I ordered a beer, took it outside and walked across the street to the Brew Deck Bar area for enjoying views of Sand Bay beside Rainy Lake. The setting was pleasantly quiet. There's even a little pier where you can walk towards a rustic lighthouse. Overall, Loony's Brew is a worthwhile place to come after your discoveries at Voyageurs National Park. It's a no hassle, no fuss brewery that embodies the blue-collar town of Ranier, MN.

Great pub on the lake! Bartender, Colin, is excellent!…read more Come join the "family" for Sunday Funday!

One of my favorite places. Anna is a wonderful host. Stayed there all week and loved it. Been…read morestaying at resort since it was Ledines. Great food, great proximity to Ash River and lakes. Overlook cabin needs a little help but otherwise was wonderful. Restful. Best fried pickles outside the South. Will be back!

A great place to snowmobile or boat to in the summer. Nice modern rooms and a hot place to party…read moresummer and winter. Great food.

Best food in Tower for sure. The kitchen puts out beautiful and consistent food for years…read more Service is always fun timely. Jodie is the best!

A must go to when in the area! Great food! Love the pan fried walleye, pizza, prime rib strips! Its…read moreall good but those are my favorites! Service is friendly! They get busy so have some patience, its worth it!

The view is amazing. Outdoor seating in the water or a table by the window. Nice to have a tv to…read morewatch playoff hockey at the bar but one more there would be nice as well. The food was absolutely delicious. Spring rolls were up there as among the best I've ever had. Walleye bites were enjoyable including Tartar sauce. The bibimbap was fantastic, good size, very enjoyable. Fast friendly Service was fantastic. Two Local beers on tap were great. Looking forward to a return visit!

We had excellent service from Kaitlyn. Our food was great & the menu had a nice variety. Absolutely…read morebeautiful view of the lake from both inside & the deck!!

This place should be a gold mine. Not sure what happened, the service was horrible. When a place is…read morebusy, the servers shouldn't be standing behind the bar laughing and joking. The 3 times we went this week, 2 of the 3 the service was a joke. As someone who worked in the food industry in a busy restaurant, this is not how servers should be.

Don't give them your business, they don't want it. Spent a month on the phone with the owner…read moreorganizing a big buffet dinner for 30+ people then on the day of the event, the servers knew nothing about a buffet, the owner refused to answer his phone and take accountability, and the servers refused to serve us because "they had boats coming in." They want nothing to do with locals, they falsified a reservation so we had to scramble and make last minUte arrangements-- all very unprofessional. Don't give them your business, they don't want it.

The food is surprisingly good for bar food. Pizzas are great! Atmosphere is just a bar, but…read moresomehow you just don't care! It's great.

Large servings of good food. Great wings and pizza…read more Friendly place for a Castle! 9 of is from out of town and it felt like our hometown bar

To me, best food on the lake. The Parmesan crusted walleye for breakfast or dinner is the thing to…read moreget. Get extra hollandaise sauce to go with it as well.

Get the Parmesan crusted walleye! Service was top notch and the view of the lake makes it a…read moreperfect way to finish the day. No complaints all around.

Food and service were absolutely amazing! All the 5 sta ratings are true. The onion rings, fries…read moreand sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly crispy! The best I've ever had from a restaurant. I had the loaded prime rib burger and easily one of the top 5 burgers I've had in my life. My husband had the boony burger and he thought it great!

Really good Midwest style pizza! Thin and crispy. They also had a salad bar which was a huge plus…read moreas well as a full service drink bar! The service was good and everything came out quickly. The restaurant it's self was clean and comfortable.

There are not very many food options in International Falls. We tried this for dinner. It was a…read moreMonday night so they had a buffet. It was kind of pricey for pizza and fried chicken. They really did not have a lot on there either and the salad bar was kind of a mess. We wished we had just ordered off the menu. But overall if you are here on vacation it is fine.