We have avoided this place lately feeling that other places deserved our attention more because the…read morefood was slipping in n quality and character. Not feeling that after today's meal. Walleye fingers $20. Very good Scallops on risotto. Good Miso marinated salmon $32. Thai Basil rice , Szechuan green beans , cucumber ribbons, crispy wonton. Very good Pinot Grigio $9. Nice pour Old fashioned $13.65 - a bit bitter. They use Knob Creek rye 100 proof and club soda Tomato butter and apricot butter for the bread. Also oil and vinegar - nice. Italian sausage and Kale soup. Good. Very spicy Hungarian soup. Very good Duck breast $34 with wild rice and Brussels sprouts Very good Lemon berry mascarpone cake$12 very very good UGLY cheesecake $12. Very good Chocolate mousse $9 was a pie slice. Very good Sat outside. Nice night but we had a few flys pestering us. Service was by Faith Started out good but the restaurant got busy and I think she got overloaded. She was nice but we did not see much of her. We did see her running around, so more of a staffing issue.

We got reservations for this restaurant and it was our splurge night. We were very glad we had our…read moredate night here. The service was impeccable and the food was really good. By the time we arrived they were closing in an hour but treated us like there was no rush at all. I got the salmon with Thai Rice. It was truly delicious. My husband had the pork chop, which was huge. He said it was really good. We also ordered the bruschetta bread and it very tasty. The Italian soup also was quite delicious. We had a great view of the golf course from our table and surprisingly enough -- they gave a military discount. This was the best food we ate on our vacation.

This has become one of our mainstays and one of the few restaurants with a chef who cooks most…read morethings rather than buying them packaged. The renovation was amazing a the slick decor looks great. The service has been universally good. The food is consistent with some huge winners. I love the Swoardfish, the Sirloin, Chicken Tiki Marsala, the Salmon, all the burgers and the Greek and Caesar Salads. The dry rubbed wings are great starters. Come here or their sister place Lakes Tavern for good food and a fun time.

Riverside Tavern has been an incredible addition to the Crosslake community. Offering quality…read moredining, craft cocktails, daily happy hour (excluding Sat/Sun), seasonal live music on Thursdays, friendly service and experienced staff (the actual best of the best); Riverside Tavern (previously Riverside Inn) has really established themselves in all right ways.

Dinner was delightful and the service was excellent. Casual restaurant with a hometown feel. We had…read moretheir broasted chicken & the smothered chicken breast meals with au gratin potatoes & side salads.

On Sunday we came for Broasted Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy & corn. We ordered dark meat & it…read morewas so juicy inside & tasted great. Our server (long blonde ponytail) was so friendly & gracious. The atmosphere is perfect. We will be back on Sunday

Driving home and got hungry. Stopped here, not knowing anything about it. What a great hidden…read moregem!! Ordered Steak bites and pickles for an app. The pickles could feed a small army. Both delish. Entrees were Tater tot hot dish 5 stars, Turkey sandwhich=5 stars, Lobster bisque and chicken wild rice soup. OMG the bisque was 10 stars and lastly the lobster mac and cheese. 20 stars if it's any at all. Staff was great, atmosphere was very typical and not what expected with such great menu choices. We already plan on a road trip to come for the Monday crab leg special.

Such great and friendly servers here. Thank you ladies for being kind! Always nice to see great…read moresmelling lotion in the bathroom as a bonus!! A little loud but we had fun and the food was wonderful. Grab a giant pretzel - so delicious!

Party of 6 for my first visit on a Saturday we had reservations at 4, doors were opened at 4 no…read moreearlier. Our waitress Tamara took very good care of us, food was excellent. The decor speaks of supper club vibes. Menu has variety to it with great options.

New kitchen staff is killing it here. Clam chowder.....slaps. Wedge salad.....slaps. Beef short…read moreribs.....slaps. Da be good. Nice job!. Manhattans and old fashioned's that probably helped with this review....slaps.

Cru is known for their beautiful wine cellar and an amazing chef. They also will occasionally have…read morewine dinners showcasing a certain winery. Tonight was the Sposato Family Vineyards. Karen Sposato, owner, and Eduardo Nogal, Director of Operations were both in attendance. Neither the food nor the wine disappointed! Chef Justin made an insanely delicious five course meal that hit every taste bud in all the right ways and the wine paired so perfectly with each course. I would say that the scallops were probably the best I've ever tasted and the short rib skewers were incredible, melt in your mouth. Lastly the dessert which the chef called milk cake was like a cross between Tres Leches and tiramisu. The cake layers soaked up the milky caramel sauce and it was sublime. As for the wines, the Chardonnay was my favorite of the whites, light on the palette and a bit of citrus and just a hint of oak. The Cabernet Franc was a knock it out of the park red. It had fruity flavors to begin and then turned dark and spicy with rich peppery flavors. We can't wait for the next wine dinner with the crew at Cru! Also, can't wait for our wine to be delivered!

We were excited to return to Cru and the meal didn't meet our expectations. The online menu wasn't…read morecurrent so our fav items were not available. The foie gras was so flavorless, thin with some sort of bread underneath to make it look bigger??? caesar salad greens had a gritty element aka sand which we were not credited. Our other salad came super wilted and way too sweet. Loved the filet which came out beautifully. overall our service felt really rushed even though a third of the tables were open. not going back. Overall Grandview Lodge needs to pay more attention to food quality.

If you're in the Baxter/Brainerd Lakes area and looking for a hearty meal, we highly recommend…read moreGrizzly's Grill Smoke & Fire. Mike and I ordered the BBQ Combo Platter for Two, and there was so much food that we ended up taking more than half of it home! That's definitely a win in my book. The portions are huge, the food was very good, and there are plenty of options on the menu for everyone in your group. Grizzly's is known for its generous portions and wood-fired barbecue favorites, which definitely lived up to the hype. What really stood out was the seating. If you're traveling with a large family or a bigger group, this is a great spot because they have plenty of room to accommodate larger parties. The atmosphere is casual, welcoming, and perfect after a day of shopping or exploring the lakes area. Monique's Rating: 1/2 Must-Try: BBQ Combo Platter for Two (unless you're feeding a small army!) Bottom Line: Come hungry. Leave with leftovers. That's never a bad thing!

Grizzly's a lovely place for dinner with a group when visiting the Brainerd/Baxter Lakes area…read more I went there with a number of friends while visiting on a business trip. When you walk in, you will find the up north cabin core decor, is one might expect for a place named grizzlies. The day we were there they were just starting a new menu. Not a ton of options for vegetarians, but I was still able to find food to eat. The cocktails were tasty. The staff was so very, very sweet. One of my companions ordered a sesame Tuna bowl and that was quite good. Everyone enjoyed their perverse and steaks. Definitely a place to bring the family to.

What a gem hidden in Brainerd. First of all how clean is this place?!?! The service was fast and…read morekind and our food was delicious. We will be back to play some pool very soon. Just saying don't miss this one - the good ones often get over looked because of chain restaurants. Don't let that happen.... Give them a try!!

Awesome burgers for $9…read more Stopped by after we set up camp here in Brainerd. Perfect classic rock and roll bar (right next to the Elks Club). Waitress said the beef burgers were fresh, never frozen. Can build your own (I created a bacon pepper jack cheese burger). Wife had the jalapeños burger and son had a plain cheese burger. They were phenomenal! And the onion rings were spectacular. I suspect they are freshly made as well. I we have not had ones breaded as these. They also had an impressive list of tap beers. Mostly larger domestic, but also a few local craft. Highly suggest you dump the large chains and stop here when in the area!