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!

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

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!!

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"!!!

Food is great. Service was great. Great spot to stop and have beers! The ambiance was very cool.read more

From the owner: We are a bar & restaurant with on & off sale beer, wine and liquor, served in a comfortable "Up…read moreNorth" atmosphere. We offer free Wi-Fi, pull tabs, electronic bingo, pool tables, and horse shoe pits. We provide a great stop along Highway 71 N, or on the Blue Ox ATV and snowmobile trail.

Chose this restaurant since it was near our hotel and I like chocolate :) The interior has a log…read morecabin vibe with lots of tables and booths that were mostly full. There were many staff working the night we came. Lots of comfort food options on the menu to choose from. I got the crispy chicken salad and it was good. My husband had pasta and enjoyed it and the salad. Quick service!

Shows to be open online but it was definitely closed with no sign on the door and no cars out front…read moreduring the posted hours two days in a row.