As we continue our motorhome journey, we are staying in Grand Marais for three nights. Nice walk…read morefrom campground into town. We decided to go up to the Raven's Nest. Was surprised to see some live music taking place. The guitar player was so good, we closed the place. The bartender was very good. I started with two Old Fashions and his pours were very good, but this comes with a price. Cant remember the exact price, but considering the pour, not a bad deal. We ended up having several more drinks...we were into the whole vibe! Had some great conversations. Here's the kicker...got up the next morning and I was missing a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. I looked everywhere. When we walked into town, I go into the Gun Flint and ask the bartender if she could check to see if anyone had found them. My wife and I were saying "right, in this day and time, who turns in a pair of found Ray Bans". The bartender, i think her name was Jennica, took the time to check in the office and then go upstairs to the Nest. I was in shock that she came back with my sunglasses! The guy who cleans up at night (Lennie?) found them and turned them in. The music was great, the drinks were great. Service was excellent.

We spent Friday and Saturday evenings at the bar for dinner, and what stood out most wasn't just…read morethe great food--it was the people. My husband loved the walleye, and everything we had was excellent. Sitting at the bar gave us a chance to watch your team in action. The food runners were so jolly and so interested in making sure you got exactly what you ordered. We noticed the same dishwasher working incredibly hard both nights, and it was obvious that every person plays an important role. The friendly bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and support staff all worked together seamlessly with genuine pride and teamwork. Great restaurants don't happen by accident. It's clear the manager has built a culture where everyone supports one another and truly cares about the guest experience. We travel extensively, and seeing a team like this is rare. Gun Flint Tavern is a place we always recommend to anyone visiting Grand Marais, and after another wonderful weekend, we'll continue doing exactly that. We can't wait to come back!

Wow. We had some high hopes for this place. The outside was cute, they had live music playing on…read morethe patio, and their menu was promising. However, half our order wasn't even correct and we didn't have anyone consistently waiting on us, as they were so short staffed, and our waiter was very unprofessional. I ordered a Tom Collins, but received a Sex on the Beach, I'm assuming, based upon what I could taste. The waiter brought it out, he noticed it wasn't the correct drink, so he brought it back to the bar, and thirty seconds later, brought out the exact same drink again. I gave up trying. We ordered two appetizers, and only received one. My husband's main entree was cold, I ordered the southwest chicken bites as an entree, and only received chicken tenders. No one came to check in on us consistently, no one refilled water glasses, the waiter looked and spoke to us unprofessionally (like, would literally leave in the middle of speaking to us), and the only other worker I saw looked so stressed out. The place looked so run down too. The women's bathroom literally had a whole tub in it, the sink was rusted, and the hot water tap in the sink didn't even work, so I hope the employees have another sink with access to hot water so they can properly wash their hands. Management needs to update the decor and the bathrooms. They also either need to get their asses out on the floor to assist, or turn people away if their servers are overworked and untrained like this. I love supporting small businesses, so I hate making reviews like this, but this was the worst meal we had our whole trip. Disappointed to say the least.

We were recommended to try this restaurant and it was so interesting! The history of this mansion…read morethat was turned into a restaurant was super interesting to read about. Based on the decor and some of the original structure, you can tell that it used to be a home. As for the food, it was nice and quite satisfying. My husband had the ribeye steak and I had the salmon. Both were very good! Our server was very nice and friendly. We were celebrating my birthday and I was given a tiramisu birthday cake on the house! That was super kind. Will definitely come back to try other things on their menu!

Stopped by on a whim. I was staying nearby and looking for a cold beer and something to eat. It was…read morealready a bit late in the evening, and I was worried I wouldn't get any food after a long day of travel. I sat at the bar, and the bartender made a delicious suggestion for both a beer and food. As a Texan, it was odd to me to be eating a BBQ pork sandwich in Canada, but it was delicious. It paired well with my beers, and was a different BBQ taste experience than I had tasted before. The bartender, Oner, turned out to be the owner, and he made a few suggestions for other places to eat at while I was in Thunder Bay. Both were excellent selections as well! Appreciative of great hospitality, cold brews, and warm food. Thanks for a great experience! ***cash only, but there is an ATM inside (didn't take my US card) or a bank next door (which did take my US card).

Black Pirate's Pub is my favourite bar to go to in downtown Thunder Bay! They always have great…read morebeers, and drinks. There is always a big list of events for each month with bands that range from punk, metal to folk/alternative rock to dance and club music!

The Foundry was a nice spot we found unexpectedly while in town gathering some camping gear. They…read morehad a basic menu and a nice ambiance inside. There were a couple of tables and it wasn't too busy but the service was a little slow. The food was the highlight of the visit and we were pleasantly surprised. My friend had the buffalo poutine fries and it was good, and I had the daily fish special that was excellent. The fish came with potato chips instead of fries, but they were house made and very good. No refills on the drinks, however prices were also decent for the area. Overall this was a solid bar menu and it looks like it can be a good time when they have live music. My only recommendation would be to address the service and add a few more options to the menu and then we have a gem.

Food was late coming and was substantially overcooked. Will not come to this restaurant again.read more

Online reservations only allowed us to make a 5 and 4 person reservation. We were out and about so…read moredid not call. When we arrived they were able to accommodate us all at one table even though we were willing to split. Everyone's meal was amazing. Some great cocktails too. Highly recommend the Steak Oscar. Our server Ryan was Top Tier. So friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He had a voice like butter to boot. He made our night perfect as 3 generations celebrated our mother's birthday.

I wanted to like this place. We have past it for years and for the ambiance and pricing I would…read morehave expected more. I ordered the "market fish" fresh fish of day. I'm a fisherman, and this was not fresh. It was super fishy and I knew the fish wasn't fresh or caught that day. The veggies were also cold and the rice wasn't cooked through. It was a disappointment for the menu and price expectations and would have thought the kitchen would have been better . With that being said, the duck wontons were excellent.

We love this restaurant and ate there twice on our vacation! For dinner, my husband and I shared a…read moreribeye steak (a special, not on the regular menu). So flavorful and tender served with the best mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. My daughters shared the Korean flat bread and the southern chicken salad. They said both items were great. We ended with a delicious piece of cheesecake. Since we enjoyed our dinner so much we went back for lunch a couple days later!

Service was sub par, we arrived on time for our reservation and then waited for about 15 min before…read moresomeone came to get our drink order. We didn't order anything to drink in addition to the water, we ordered our meal. Limited menu and over priced, $33 for Swedish meatballs?! The chicken wild rice soup was way too thick and lacked flavor. The Korean chicken flatbread had pickled onions but still lacked flavor. My kid enjoyed his margarita pizza which was a good thing. My husband ordered the soup and house salad. Would definitely rethink the menu and go with home style meals and bring down the prices.

I'm not usually a franchise-goer, but The Keg in Thunder Bay is an exception. I love their Happy…read moreHour apps/deals and The Keg Burger + twice baked potato. Great value. I like their filet mignon too but personally think it's overpriced. The service and quality is consistently great.

Solid restaurant choice and open when a lot of places are closed on a Monday. Bread service came…read moreout piping hot, lobsters bisque, escargot and the sirloin with a whole half lobster! Butter for dipping heated on the side. The beets and twice baked potato not my jam. Delicious! 10/1

My experience performing in banquet halls have ranged from spectacular to outrageous death. So…read moremuch can happen in them when performing comedy, specifically, because the hall must be able to accommodate large masses of people for several different functions. Getting the setting correct with the finicky needs for stand-up (stage, spotlight, working PA system, crowd in tight to the stage) is no mean feat. Thankfully the hall was accommodating. A large space with some pillars to be aware of, it's a fairly decent place for a catered event. The imaginative event coordinator pretty much has a blank canvas that can be used to full effect. Lights are on dimmers to control the intimate degree of light, and a raised stage at the front has its own lighting system to provide attention to the stage for performers, speakers or bands. The hall is also large enough to accommodate a couple of hundred at round tables as well, so this is good for ceremonies and weddings of many types. I've been told that in addition to the comedy show we put on, the hall has seen weddings, award ceremonies, and metal bands. Christian rock?

Neither of us drink, but we were intrigued with Voyageur Brewing Company and their promise of…read morehomemade bread made from the leftover spent grain from their brewing process. We decided to visit after a light lunch for some additional snacks on an early Tuesday afternoon and this place was not busy at all. I think there was only a single other party inside other than us - this is definitely more of a dinner and evening establishment. Cheese Curds ($12) - An order comes with a small pile of perfectly battered and fried cheese curds. The batter kind of sticks multiple curds together into clusters, but the glue comes only from the batter, not from the cheese. None of them leak out or are gooey at all. Instead, the interior is warmed through and only melted a bit, allowing the firm texture of the cheese curd to come through. It's even slightly squeaky from how fresh they are. They have a good light crisp on the exterior and great overall texture. The curds come with a side dip that's sweet, fruity, and slightly smoky. I'm usually fan of a fruity or acidic side to balance out how fatty the fried cheese is, but I don't think this one requires the sauce at all. (4/5) Bread ($2) - This is essentially an extra order of bread for the Voyageur Picnic Board. Luckily we were able to order these as a side. And they were totally not worth it. An order includes 5 slices of a small baguette-style bread that's really dense and chewy. It's served cold and tastes completely like dough conditioner - think cheap grocery store-style bread. It honestly is so strong of a taste that I don't believe that it's homemade at all - and if it's homemade, it's one of the worst homemade breads I've ever eaten. It's clearly not meant to be eaten by itself. I can't help but think we were dumb to visit specifically for the bread. Considering this is not on the actual menu and we had to special order it, I'm going to pretend this doesn't exist and not include it in my final rating. (1/5) Again, we don't drink at all, so I can't comment on the quality of the beer served at Voyageur Brewing Company. I did quite like the cheese curds, so I'll be leaving this as a 4* review. Bathrooms - Two larger ones Note: Voyageur Brewing Company charges a 2.92% credit card fee. This is disclosed on their menu. Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5

A big reason for my 5 stars is the incredible patio they have. It's covered and heated so it…read morebasically feels like you're inside. Dog friendly patio too! Our food was great, the aioli that came with the French fries was delicious! The service too was great, very friendly and overall a good experience.