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The Wharf Resort

3.2 (18 reviews)
ModerateResorts, Bars, RV Parks
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Adrian H.

This was a surprising find on a recent visit to a friend's cabin in Aitkin. While it is your typical burgers and sandwiches type fare, it was really well done. The chef clearly knows how to cook and cares about the food. We had BLTs, Walleye fingers and a Gyro special. All of them were really tasty. The menu is large, they have a full bar and the service was really friendly too. My family are admitted food snobs and the location doesn't immediately scream haute cuisine, but we would absolutely come again. I think they make diner food as well as I've ever had it.

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The amenities are awesome Motel, Ice Cabins, camping spots a onsite restaurant with the best burgers.

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Mugg's of Mille Lacs - Jumbo loaded hot dog

Mugg's of Mille Lacs

4.0(46 reviews)
6.8 mi
$$

This place has burgers that are as close to making them on your own grill, unless you're a moron,…read morethan it gets‼ By the way, JENNY is awesome ‼ Give than woman a raise‼

Camping in the area and needed a break from the noisy neighbor campers so decided to go into town…read moreand see what we could find. Found Muggs. Not disappointed! We found a spot at the bar and the bartender greeted us immediately. We ordered drinks and checked out the fun shots menu on the wall. He said he didn't really know those shots so we just ordered a shot that we knew. He accidentally put something wrong in it but we tasted it. It was good so we drank it. He was a good vibe and nothing about this interaction was a negative!! We got the loaded tots and 2 burgers. The loaded tots had too many onions for my liking but they were still good and we were pleasantly surprised by the burgers! In the end we ended up coming back the next day too just because we could. Got the nachos and we weren't sad! My one negative, but I didn't remove a star because it would seem I'm in the minority, which i don't understand... live music. They had a band come in towards the end of our visit, which is what ultimately made it the end of our visit. The place is small, the band is loud.. conversing with friends ends at the point that the band starts. All in all.. highly recommend this place. Full bar, really good menu. And we'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area, just earlier in the day to avoid the live music! ;)

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Mugg's of Mille Lacs - Cool lighting

Cool lighting

Mugg's of Mille Lacs - Crispy chicken sandwich

Crispy chicken sandwich

Mugg's of Mille Lacs

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Da Boathouse - Unlimited fish fry on friday

Da Boathouse

3.7(27 reviews)
3.4 mi
$

A divey bar and cozy restaurant Lake Mille Lacs. The restaurant was clean and packed with people on…read morea Friday night. We got there around 7pm and got one of the last tables. I ordered the unlimited fish fry and got the last serving around 8 PM. Not sure if I loved the fish (not realizing it was not walleye) but the breading was OK. I loved the fries that they called "swindlers". It was a steal for $14. I also ordered a side salad that I was impressed by the lettuce being more of a mixed green rather than iceberg. We were there when they were doing charity raffles for meat and other prizes. It was a fun atmosphere. The hubby really enjoyed his Buffalo boneless wings that were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauce was not too spicy for him. Based on all the reviews, maybe stick to the walleye!

Well now, if a Minnesotan or a visitor here really wants to keep a secret for a great place to eat,…read moretruthfully it is kept secret-done writing. Ahh hah. Caught you reading on. Well the first thing we do in Minnesota is we are nice. If we see something "bad", we're careful to share it with our friends or write about it. Wait for that great dining experience. Disregard the poor reviews over nothing nothing nothing. So don't you know on a first visit here found Amazing food service and atmosphere as well. That is all you need know. Okay stop reading! Here's your 1st sign...crowded at 6:45pm 2nd sign...special of the day sold out! 3rd sign...delicious alternatives served asap! 4th sign...interactive staff all at our table. 5th sign...customers enjoying activities going on in there. Be nice and go see for yourself. Who am I? Retired Restaurant GM. The word "Da" in the name? Great story behind the name of the restaurant. Not what you think. Now stop in, better get there early. Enjoy.

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Da Boathouse - Interior

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Da Boathouse - Patio sign

Patio sign

Da Boathouse - Menu board Sept 2025

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Menu board Sept 2025

Wakhon Inn - Sunrise burger

Wakhon Inn

2.6(9 reviews)
6.8 mi

I enjoy the Wahkon Inn. I have been stopping in here for years on my way to and from the lake…read more I love to order burgers here. Though they are just a cooked from frozen patty they must toast and butter that burger bun and it's just the burger taste great! They do not have a large menu but typical bar food. I haven't been here since last winter, but since I was last here they have expanded the building and double the seating area and have done some other upgrades. This place is definitely full of locals and everyone is going to stare at you when you come in. It's super uncomfortable but it stops after a few minutes. I have easily been here at least 30 times and will continue to come here. I love these little family own bars. And eating and drinking here supports a small community business.

I hate to do this, because my family frequents the local establishments frequently. But my mom made…read morereservations for our family over a week prior to our entire family (20 people) to have dinner and celebrate their 40th anniversary. Our waitress immediately seemed uninterested in making this night special for anyone. We tried engaging her to no avail. My sister even wrote her order down for her to help save some time...and inevitably she ended up getting her food dead last. I actually think the server forgot to put her order in all together, which sucks because my sister had a 2 and 5 year old who were starving. I ordered the prime rib special, which came out COLD. We also asked to have my parents bill split between 4 of us, but that was apparently a huge hassle. Bottom line. Go to Muggs. This place doesn't value the local dollar or the people who frequent their establishment. I would never return!

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Wakhon Inn - Mushrooms

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Wakhon Inn - Reuben and Patty Melt

Reuben and Patty Melt

Wakhon Inn - Cheeseburger and a side of fries. Burger comes naked with pickles on the side. Ketchup and mustard at the table.

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Cheeseburger and a side of fries. Burger comes naked with pickles on the side. Ketchup and mustard at the table.

Spirit Lake Pub & Patio

Spirit Lake Pub & Patio

3.5(24 reviews)
6.7 mi
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Ok... So where to begin? I'll start by saying the outdoor patio (assume it is new) was very nice…read more However, that is where our compliments end. We drove from Garrison to Wahkon specifically to try this restaurant, as it was our 17-year wedding anniversary. When we arrived, we asked to be seated at a corner table on the patio as we wanted a quieter area for conversation with the other couple with us. After we were seated, we seemed to be forgotten. After 10 minutes with no service, my husband went to the host stand asking for our server. It took another 4 minutes for her to arrive... She didn't apologize for the delay, and after a few comments from us she said no one told her we were there. So... We ordered our drinks and food at the same time. My soup was brought out almost 5 minutes after the others. The drinks were brought out after the soup and one of our drinks was missing. The baked potato soup was soupy with hardly any potatoes in it. My medium steak was rare and had to be sent back. The prime rib was served without horseradish and we had to remind her to bring it. The prime rib was cold upon arrival. Our table did not have any condiments (the other tables all had a condiment stand with ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, etc.) and none were ever offered our brought. Oh, and by the time she returned for me to send my steak back, the others were pretty much done eating. When the server brought our check, she did apologize for our inconvenience, but no effort was made to comp our bill or ensure our satisfaction. (We were so ready to go at this point we did not ask for a manager). So disappointing... And they really weren't all that busy.

Great food, slow service. This would be a 5 star review if not for the service being so slow…read more The atmosphere is great, the screened in outdoor patio is nice to get an outdoor experience without the fear of bugs!

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Spirit Lake Pub & Patio
Spirit Lake Pub & Patio
Spirit Lake Pub & Patio

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Block North Brew Pub - Shrimp and Lober Poor Boy

Block North Brew Pub

4.5(87 reviews)
23.7 mi
$$

As a vegetarian/pescatarian, it can be very challenging to find restaurants outside the twin cities…read moreMetropolitan area. Even the ones I find usually have few choices to eat from and the food isn't that good. That's why I absolutely loved my visit to block North. It's something that could've been located in my own neighborhood in Saint Paul. Starting with the beer, they have an excellent selection of styles. I chose the Saison, which is far less common in Minnesota breweries than I would like. It was excellent. For lunch, I chose the ratatouille and added shrimp. They were served with the vegetable of the day, green beans. The serving size was enormous which can also be inversely related to quality, but not here. The green beans were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The ratatouille was lovely with chunks of eggplant and zucchini plus a mushroom on the side. This meal was just delightful. I was by myself, so I sat out the bar. The bartender was friendly, but not overbearing. There were many other items on the menu I would've loved to have tried. I will definitely stop here again in the future.

Tried their elk burger and it was phenomenal! My friends tried their Philly steak sandwich and…read moresteak poutine and gotta say the poutine was the best over ever had. Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area! Great service and loved the vibes inside!

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Block North Brew Pub
Block North Brew Pub - Walleye cakes

Walleye cakes

Block North Brew Pub - Menu 2026

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Menu 2026

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