If you like simple food done well - this is an awesome place. Such a cool and unique venue in an…read moreold church. They really buy into it and have church themed menus/drinks/ and decor. Love it! Our table did a mashup of everything - wings, burgers, pizza, and even a grilled cheese. Again - all simple, but all tasty. I'd call this place Perham's top wing/pizza place in town. I split the grilled cheese and then had the buffalo wings. The buffalo sauce was on point from a flavor a heat perspective. And the homemade ranch - heck yeah! Perfect combo! Well done 1894 - we will be back! (PS - we recommend getting some cool signage outside for us out-of-towners)

First time here but it won't be the last. My son and I came here. I ordered a slider with cheese…read morewhich was definitely enough to eat. My son ordered the Belltower Burger which was bacon, mushroom, cheese and sauce which was like a strogenoff sauce. I mopped some of my slider in it. We also shared the cheese curds as a side for $5. We were charged $1.50 for ranch, even though it was free with order of curds as an app. Also ordered Busch Non Alcohol beer for $5.00. It was really nice inside as this was an older church in its past life. The Burgers are 1/2 # and I enjoyed a bite of my son's burger. The burgers are fresh and not frozen and worth ordering. I did suggest hot honey with the cheese curds and turn the peanut butter grilled cheese and bacon sandwich into a burger. I'd return again.

Stopped while driving through and it was perfect. Lots of outdoor space which was great for kids…read morecooped up in car for hours. They have a drive through but it was better to park and sit outside. We originally split a bacon cheeseburger but quickly realized it's not a mega burger size like you get in fast food, more old school, so we ordered another. They had very thick cut bacon on them. Also ordered the corn dog kids meal and cheese curds and fried pickles (spears not slices FYI). Pretty good stop when you are craving simple & fast food.

I apologize for rating so low, but the burgers were dry and too well done. More like dry brown…read morecardboard. Not real burgers but the frozen pressed slabs you buy in bulk at Sams. I know grocery prices have gone up, but c'mon, these prices are way too high for the poor quality food we got. Service was good.

This restaurant is a must stop for me whenever in Perham. I love it in the summer because the back…read morepatio is an enclosed area that feels like an oasis from street traffic. I have never had a bad meal here. As a pescatarian/vegetarian, I appreciate the many healthy yet tasty options. The drink menu is well curated. During a recent summer visit, I enjoyed a berry spicy Margarita. I tend to avoid fruit margaritas because they are often too sweet, but this one balanced the fruit and spice well. I would definitely order again. Even though I was the only patron on the patio, the staff was very attentive - refilling water as needed and checking in an appropriate amount. I would recommend this place anytime you're traveling near or through Perham. In fact if only it were in my neighborhood, I'd visit much more often.

So we have all heard of Zorbaz in lake country - and that may have been the spot in the Perham area…read moreuntil The Brew came to town. I think people that live in the area, vacation here, or simply drive through can confidently agree - this is the best food in town. Are you an app person? The Brew has plenty of options - all done better than your small town dive bar. My vote - the Gouda Pickles. Handheld aficionado? They have sandwiches galor. Burgers. Chicken sammies. Tacos. Some how it escaped me that there is a cajun pasta... Maybe this was a menu addition since i've been? Motivation to return!

Skal recently refreshed their menu and it was so tempting that we didn't make it past the "Light…read moreDelights" and "Crunchy Stuff." This secret spot is our go to whenever we cross paths with the Perham and Detroit Lakes area. Per usual, they had a fantastic selection on tap. The atmosphere is casual and the air conditioning is crisp and cool. Now about these new menu items... one thing to keep in mind about Skal standards is that they make everything in house. The cucumber topping, the marinated mozzarella, the mushroom Tartine, and the tomato dill relish are all made on location with love. That means the cucumbers are zesty, the mozzarella is unforgettable, the mushrooms are an umami festival and the tomato relish is a surprise party of flavor!! None of these are your ordinary "stuff on toast" small plates. Again, after tasting all of these, we didn't have room for entrées. So naturally, we went to the crunchy stuff menu and ordered the Minnesota Nachos. They make the potato chips in house daily. It would be easy for them to just buy potato chips, but no, that is not good enough for their patrons. Then, after they make these wonderful potato chips, they pile them up with cheese and goodness and offer them with a side of garlic dill dip (which will want to take a pint of it home with you and the good news is that you can because that is also on the menu.) If flavors and great beer aren't reason enough, come for the great service! The owners and staff here are so great and friendly and tentative to the needs of everyone who stop by. A couple of tips for an amazing visit... Do call ahead to make sure they are open and do come early because they get packed (and you don't want them to run out of those awesome potato chips before you get there.)

They have a burger special on Sundays. It is an exceptional value. I had a pasta dish on a previous…read morevisit that was outstanding but I didn't see it on the menu. Oh well, I'll be back

Great service. Good and drinks were great. Recommend the cheesy fried pickles - just like a much…read morehigher class restaurant in the region, but better value. A definite must try in the DL area!

Father's Day dinner! We came in around 6:30, sat on the patio (small but vibey) and had Brooklyn as…read moreour waitress! We didn't know if it was seat yourself or if we should wait for a host, there wasn't a sign or anyone to greet you at the front. Our waitress was great, she was able to recommend food & drinks, checked on us multiple times, and was super friendly. Our drinks came quick, but our food took forever. (A table next to us was seated, ordered, ate, paid & left before we got our food). When it finally came, the fries were cold but everything else was warm. For being cold the fries were still yummy, which means they're probably amazing when they're fresh and hot! We had the pulled pork (8/10), sweet potato quesadilla (7/10), garlic parm wings (6/10), and buffalo chicken sandwich (9/10). Overall, I'd come back if I was in Detroit lakes again. The place itself is fun, large strip mall parking lot, extensive bar, lots of high top seating, and decent patio.

Very much of a local spot. Everybody knows your name kind of place…read more We were the odd non-locals, but staff was great, friendly. We started with the wontons, which were great. Both had burgers (drunken goose & cheese burger). I thought the drunken goose needs a little more bourbon sauce. Also, we like our burgers medium (or medium rare when ordering, since no one gets that right). But overall, great spot, great service.

Small but inviting. Great 'beach bum burger' and supreme pizza !! Ambiance was comfortable and…read moreservice great. Thanks purple goose for a nice meal.

OMG the TV situation here has GOT to improve before I'd even begin to consider returning. We were…read morethere for the Vikings/Lions game and none of the Vikings game were synced up and ALL on full volume. They claim to have multiple providers to get more channels but instead cause their patrons to leave and go elsewhere. Male bartender (dark hair/beard) was beyond rude about ppl asking for help with the whole TV situation. We left midway through Q1. Save your $$ and head somewhere else. Management: for love of God get one provider. And expect more out of barkeep.

Stopped by at lunch time. Service was good. The cheese curd appetizer was great. The burgers…read morewere not what was expected for the price (seemed like a frozen patty and was overcooked).

This is such a fun spot in Battle Lake. Recently rebranded Little Bar & Grill this cozy corner…read morespot is serving up apps, sandwiches, burgers and plates with hometown TLC. Club sandwich, burgers are amazing and they have great beer on tap, sodas and mixed drinks. Their staff is super friendly and coached up a guy who wasn't a local as it was packed with people from the area!

In town for a long weekend and asked some locals on where to eat for dinner and the Rusty Nail was…read morementioned multiple times. It was a fun little find with good food. It gives off the vibe of a sports bar but also a place to sit and have a casual meal. The fried pickles came out hot and crispy and they were wonderful! Even after sitting and munching on them after 5 minutes the ones that were still in the basket were still warm. The PB+J burger was amazing! It has a nice little kick with every bite you took. It had the perfect amount of spicy that wasn't too overwhelming. The BBQ wings were also very good! Cooked to perfection and had the perfect amount of sauce on them. The cheese balls were really good but had too much cheese in each bite you took. The cheese balls were also much larger than what we were thinking they were going to be. Roughly the size of a golf ball. The service was splendid. There was one waiter and bartender working while we ate but you wouldn't have guessed that by how fast our drinks and food came out. Our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us, while waiting on every other table in the building. If you are passing through town this is definitely a place to try out!

Amazing food. Great service. The Ambiance is great for people who love sports and don't mind…read morenoise. I appreciate the late hours of being open. I also appreciate the owner is present many days, and is sociable. Thank you. You also have the best Thanksgiving dinner around. Highly recommend people check it out and perhaps get some to go!

Always packed at the Iron Horse. Bring your appetite and prepare to have a great time!read more

Today, my son and I had lunch here after finding a troll and golden rabbit statue in the woods…read more They were out of Elk Burgers, and they no longer have the Wild Burger with the t-shirt. We sat outside, as there was a nice view of the lake. Put your elbows on a menu, or you'll burn your arms on the metal table. Ordered maple syrup burger and subbed salad for fries. There wasn't much maple syrup and a tiny bit of bacon. I removed the lower bun also. Beef Burgers are fresh and are 1/3#. Bison and Elk are smaller at 1/4 # and frozen. Service was a little spotty. No check-in after we ate or refills of water. Needed to go inside to pay. They do charge 3% to use a credit card, which is not disclosed anywhere. I paid in cash anyway. There is much better food and value compared to Sandbar. Better views, too.

My family and I were visiting DL to visit our son, who recently moved here for a job. We decided to…read moretry Saturday supper at the Sunlight Bar & Grill. We ordered different burgers and wings, and they were excellent. The burgers were cooked to order, wings were good, and the fries were excellent. Shout out to Abby, our server, who was professional, attentive, and kind. The place has a great "Up North" vibe with an awesome view of the lake. Prices were fair, and bathrooms were clean and updated. BONUS: several gluten-free options including pizza and buns.