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!

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!!

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!

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

Fun little local dive, within walking distance of several resorts in Kabetogama. Servers are…read morefriendly, and we especially enjoyed chatting with local diners. Draft beer selection is small but good, and the food is super fresh and tasty. The deep-fried green beans are a must-try! They're flash fried and still green inside, and totally addictive. The fried shrimp is also awesome. The fry bread tacos are unique and definitely worth trying. We took our leftover tacos home, and they reheated well.

Walk, drive, bike or boat to Rocky Ledge! We've Been going…read morethere for 20 plus years and stop in three times a week. Who wants to cook on Vacation! The locals hang out there, and it never disappoints. Try the walleye, the Garbage Pizza, the cheese curds, or even a salad! Love "The Ledge"!!!

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.

Surprisingly good hotel restaurant! My creamy chicken…read moremarsala was delicious, the turkey burnt ends mac and cheese was really good too. Small menu that I think changes sometimes. Not a chain and not a standard hotel/bar restaurant. There is outdoor seating here. Seemed to get a fair amount of local customers along with us tourists.

The server was friendly and attentive. It was a nice space and they were accommodating and ready…read morefor our large group. On to the food - We had a table of 11 and unfortunately 6 of us had the walleye. It was not fresh. It was quite fishy tasting and there was a lively debate on whether it was actually walleye. However the older, stoic fish ordering folks wouldn't dream of complaining or wasting. They ate their fries and pretended everything was fine. The uneaten fish was shoved into a container for either the dogs or the pigs. I would have insisted on a refire or replacement. My husband had the ribeye. It was unusually thin and surprisingly flavorless. It was accompanied by waterlogged chopped vegetables and tasty fries. I was one of the lucky ones. I had the gnocchi with beef and pork ragu which was delicious. The coffee was good and the caesar salad was fresh and tasty. Others were satisfied with their shrimp tacos, chef salad and philly cheesesteak. The most disappointing thing is the fact that they KNEW that fish wasn't fit to be served. No way you couldn't know unless you're just going through the motions. Thank god no one got sick. My suggestion- just do a few things but do them well. Taste your food occasionally, especially fish items.

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!

This is a nice bar with limited time open, on weekdays if not busy they don't stay open, iam not…read moresure how busy they are on weekends for I don't drink any more so not really socializing in the bar scene anymore.

Great, friendly local service. Varied menu, good food, many services, and recently renovated…read more Great, quiet place to stay in the District.