Met a friend for drinks in "downtown Brainerd" (I grew up near Merrifield and I swear I never knew…read moreBrainerd had a downtown!) and this was referred for its specialty cocktails. Naturally I don't drink those so the awesomeness of this little hole-in-the-wall place is wasted on me. That said, Rob, the owner/bartender, is a hoot. Great sense of humor, easy-going, and quick with a drink! It's cash or check only, but don't worry, there's an ATM on-site so you don't have to give him a look of panic when you realize you might not be able to pay for the drink you just ordered. The ambience was friendly (there was a game of darts happening, plus it seemed all the dudes there knew each other or were at least familiar -- I was the only female in the joint), but a bit warm + humid. I didn't have layers on and wished I would've worn a t-shirt to be able to strip down to. Plus the prices were cheap!

We love this place!!!! Always great friendly service and fantastic drinks!!! Great crowd !!read more

Absolutely incredible drinks! This was the best espresso martini I've had! A nice spot with various…read moresearing options like tables, bar seats, and cozy couches. Our bartender was so kind and willing to accommodate to special requests and every drink she brought out was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend dropping in for a drink or two!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while but we're usually in Crosby in the morning. Not my…read moreideal time for a cocktail, and besides, they are closed then. Knowing it would likely be the spring when I'm back again we made a special trip to celebrate my nephew's birthday. Cool vibe inside. Lots of black on black, which I like. Music was 80's rock, which I don't like, but appropriate for who was in there. The barkeeps were very good - friendly and made excellent cocktails. My nephew and I had smoked old fashioneds (his first!) and my sister had a margarita. We all agreed they were delicious. I'd very happily come back here! Recommend.

Amazing experience! If you love specialty home made drinks this is your place. These drinks will…read moreknock your socks off! I will spend my money with these amazing drinks from their distillery. We love the vibe here! Games are welcome along with the food of your choice, bring your favorite food to pair along with your favorite cocktail. Our local hangout go to! Cheers!!

Amazing cocktails I love their signature drinks of the…read moreday. The service is great too. I'll be back

I would never have thought this place would look so great judging by the outside of it! I had a…read moreburger and it was delicious. I added their tots as a side and they were home made and cheesy and wonderful. The menu has quite a variety and I was there over lunch with limited patrons throughout, but I would imagine it would get busier as the day goes on.

Deliciousness! Will absolutely return! The food and the staff were great. It's a great little place.read more

This was an excellent restaurant that really surprised me. It had been 10…read moreyears or more, since I had been there. The place is upgraded but still a lake restaurant. What changed, is the food and menu. The service was great but the food & selection were outstanding! So many different selections. Combinations I had not imagined. I give it a 10!

The very first thing I HAVE to say is they offer dippin dots.... But they are in a bag? Instead of…read morea cup? Other than that, this is a lovely spot! Being right on the lake, the view is AMAZING. The food is a bit expensive, but definitely fits with the vibe. They have a really nice inside and outside for seating. We had a large group, and they dont take reservations... but only took around 30 mins to get sat. In that time we were able to enjoy the outdoor bar and live music. It seems like a fun time to spend a few hours enjoying a brew or driving your boat up to it too!

Pet friendly patio was a huge plus which is in part why we chose this place…read more Ourt server was delightful and made great recommendations and brought us a little pup water bowl along with our waters. Food ordered: Onion rings Macaroni and cheese which is the good old kraft mac n cheese for kiddos. Rigatoni Jambalaya bowl Greek chicken salad with a lot of great vegetables. Green chick peas were tasty. Turkey melt Beet and grapefruit salad. Food selection was pretty decent, but prices were a bit steep. Service was excellent and the deck area was very charming and again, pet friendly which was a huge plus. Great place. Great service!

New place, so wanted to check it out. We decided to have happy hour with friends. We got there look…read morenice. Sat outside at a 8 top. Friendly service, plus the 3 appetizers we had were delicious. We also had mixed drinks plus try out the "You pour your microbrew" Where they give you a card. You go pour your owe beer. They charge by the oz. Seems like a great idea. Just make sure you can pour your brew correctly. You still pay foam. I like the place alot and recommend the Woods. However outside on the far side by the side parking lot. Beware of the walkway. Their is a dropoff. You could fall and hurt yourself. I noticed a few people didn't catch that and stumble. Hopefully management will place a yellow tap to bring attention to the dropoff. Check out the picture. I added text. I will be back for the food.

One of Crosslake's Best-Kept Secrets!…read more If you haven't tried Mad Rabbits in Crosslake, you're missing out on one of those little hidden gems that deserves a lot more attention! The food is fresh, hearty, flavorful, and just plain GOOD. They have some great comfort-food dishes that feel homemade but still have that little something extra. I had the Jambalaya Pasta, and WOW. Absolutely delicious! Full of flavor, hearty enough to fill you up, and definitely something I would order again. Mad Rabbits sits just off the main strip near the Town Square, so it can be easy to drive right past without realizing what you're missing. In my opinion, it's one of Crosslake's best-kept secrets. The restaurant itself is also adorable. You can tell a lot of thought went into the decor, the atmosphere is inviting, and the seating is actually comfortable -- which I appreciate! Service can occasionally be a little slower, but this is a family-run business, and I'll gladly give a little grace to a local family putting out genuinely good, fresh food. I could easily see a restaurant like this thriving in a much bigger city. So if you're in Crosslake and trying to decide where to have dinner, get off the main strip and give Mad Rabbits a try. Grab a comfortable seat, order something hearty, and definitely give that Jambalaya Pasta a shot! Supporting a great local family business AND getting a delicious dinner? That's a win in my book.

What a FABULOUS little place! Outside it's nondescript. Inside it's a gem!…read more Service was sensational. The drinks and food were too. The highlights were the lobster cerviche lettuce wraps and the beef stroganoff (my hubby said it was ok - he's spoiled by mine - but everyone else raved about it!). I had the Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad and it was one of the best salads I've had. Our visit was part of an annual friend-cabin-weekend thing and we will DEFINITELY go back! ‍

This review is for the winter igloos, which are amazing. You pay $50 for two hours of fun in these…read moresweet igloos that gets you seating for 6, two heaters, blankets and bar/food service. You can order off of a platter menu for the igloos or order anything off of the Pub menu. We had cocktails, wine, a giant pretzel (perfect chewiness and two good dipping sauces, and I generally hate the beer cheese sauce at most place), a decent charcuterie tray (regular stuff and addictive Pimento cheese), and a so so Chocolate Fondu. The donuts, chocolate sticks and gingerbread goldfish were good. The frozen pineapple and pretzels were far from good. The chocolate was pretty normal. Overall I would pass on this one. The server, Christen, was amazing. She really helped make the night great. Overall this is a super fun and not shockingly expensive way to spend an evening. With the fresh snow around it's even better. And as for the temp? It was 15 out and everyone took off their jackets inside.

Love this place, love the environment, the vibe, the staff, but the food isn't the quality of the…read moreaccommodation's at Grand View. Ive been here 10-12 times now and you can get better food in Nisswa and the surrounding cities. You can disagree but you are wrong

Everything you expect from a great steak house. Don't forget to have a Brandy Alexander.read more

It's always a fun evening at Norway Ridge: great food, service and those special ice cream drinks!…read more Yum, yum!!

Hands down the BEST brisket sandwich I've ever had. The maple syrup dip for the sweet potato fries…read moreabsolutely sent me over the edge... I could not stop dipping. Honestly, I need that on chicken & waffles ASAP. If you get the opportunity, make a stop in Crosby for lunch or dinner. Everything on the menu looked amazing, and I had the hardest time deciding. So glad I went with the brisket sandwich because WOW... totally worth it.

Attentive staff, tasty bites, spicy pineapple marg was delightful. Spacious patio, nice vibes all…read morearound.