We had dinner there as part of a convention a few weeks ago. Food was good. Service friendly and efficient despite the crowd. Seems like a good place for a meal out. read more

Forest Lake Restaurant - Nightlife Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

It's our goto final stop when the fishing trip is over and we need a big hardy Lumberjack type breakfast for the long trip home. A steak place in the lower level and a very large breakfast and lunch area on the main, you won't have any trouble getting a table. Cool log cabin type wood with lots of cool Northwoods decor. The service is very quick and efficient mainly due to the fact that they have plenty of servers. Kind of a rarity these days. The breakfasts are simple but huge and very tasty. And don't forget about the coffee. Much to choose from and a great value. And lots of made from scratch items. read more

Sat in the dining room. Busy, but came around 7:30 on a Friday towards the end of the rush. Sat relatively quick. Waitress took a bit to get to us, and wasn't familiar with tap beer list then brought a drink menu. Non alcohol drinks came really fast as they come by a nearby service station. Waitress stopped at the table frequently to update or ask questions on order timing, which was appreciated. Cesar salad came out with no dressing on it and was thinly cut hearts of Romain. Table bread seems to be made in-house. Came out warm, good but nothing great. Bruschetta consists of olive oil, balsamic and tomatoes only. Wasn't impressed. Stuffed mushrooms were basic imitation crab covered with a lot of cheddar cheese. Took a long time to get a beer for no longer being busy. Smothered sirloin (teriyaki marinated) was cooked perfect, but also smothered with more teriyaki that made it a bit salty. My kid got the capresi steak linguini, a lot of tomatoes but after scooping some of he enjoyed it. Wife enjoyed the coconut shrimp with homemade mango sauce. Service was good and price point matches food. Seems to be a popular spot among local crowd. read more

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I grew up in Grand Rapids and have visited Forest Lake Restaurant a few times over the years. This was my first breakfast/ brunch experience and it was delicious! My husband & I both got the classic Eggs Benedict & a pancake to share! The service was good even with a busy Saturday morning crowd. This is a quintessential up north cabin vibe. They are also known for their dinner service! They have a big parking lot & over look a small lake in town. read more

Forest Lake Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Nightlife Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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Please add to your website or menu that guests can't order food to pickup after 3pm. Crazy.

Slow service, bad service, ok food Caesar salad no dressing, no fork to eat with... used 2 knives, charged for an extra meal. Slow service I guess good for the area. If you are from an urban area avoid. read more

Forest Lake Restaurant - Food served with no fork, such slow service used 2 knives to cut and eat. - Nightlife Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

I was in town to judge a dog event and had two friends with me. We made a reservation and were seated quickly. The ambiance is old school "up north" with log looking exterior and windows overlooking Forest Lake. When we were there it was easy to hear each other and bright enough to see the menu. We tried the Rib Eye, Chef's Sirloin and the combo with sirloin and brisket based the two meat options. Everything was tasty but the brisket was a little dry. Doggie bags all around for the dogs traveling with us to the show. Service was friendly and attentive. Would go back again if in the area. read more

Forest Lake Restaurant - Ribeye steak with steamed broccoli - Nightlife Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Tiffany was our server and she was very professional and very tentative to her customers needs!

Stopped in here twice while going farther north to fish with a group of seven. I had chicken wild rice soup once and tomato basil soup. Our group had a variety of items and all were very good. The soups were homemade daily and are very tasty. read more

Forest Lake Restaurant - Chicken wild rice soup - Nightlife Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Good staff and food nothing more needs to be said.85 letters is not necessity !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Staying at Sugar Lake Lodge, we drive into Grand Rapids to have some dinner. This was the place and it was an excellent choice. I chose the chef's steak which was cooked medium rare. It came with two sides and I chose a side salad and the au gratin potatoes. Everything was very good. The potatoes were a bit rich for me, lots of cheese and hashbrown potatoes. Husband had bbq ribs which were falling off the bone. Very good. When we asked what the restaurant was know for, our server told us the bbq ribs (which are apparently all you can eat on Monday's) so we had to try them. I also loved the bread. This mini-loaf came out wonderfully warm. So good. With beautiful views of the lake and a homey, supper club atmosphere, and great service, this was the perfect place for dinner in northern MN. read more

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service was good. food was terrible, coconut shrimp burnt, oil was old. orange chicken nothing special, 3 chicken stripswith orange glaze. pot roast good very small portions. place need a update on ambiance , old sorry we went there. won't be back read more

Tried to order a to go by calling. Was told they were too busy to take a to go order. Asked if I came in to order a to go would that work. They said yes. Went there and approached the gal at the desk in the dining room and told her I wanted to place a to go order. She told me to go to the bar/lounge area to order. Went to the lounge and sat at the bar and was ignored for 10 minutes. Got up and approached the waitresses desk and asked what I needed to do to get a to go order as fast as possible. They told me to go to the dining room and order. I told them I did that and was told to go to the lounge to order. The gal said I'm sorry, we are very busy. I said I was in retail for 37 years, and even when you are busy, you still need to accommodate customers. In a snotty tone, she said" Ok, what can I get for you sir?" I said "Nothing with that attitude." I'm out of here. Terrible service! read more

Food is poor quality and over cooked a lot. We don't eat there often because the quality and over cooked food.

Actually the #1 rated restaurant in Grand Rapids on TripAdvisor right now (sorry, Yelp; I do occasionally cross-check there, too), and we really enjoyed our dinner there. Nice views of the lake, although no outdoor patio, which would have been nice on this beautiful 80 degree evening (before it dropped to 43 degrees and rainy the next day; I guess I understand why they may not have a patio!) Our waitress Terri was the best - authentic, helpful and funny. And they had a big variety of items on the menu. We each ordered a "combo" plate of two entrees - lots of choices, but we got fried local walleye and shrimp scampi, which comes with a loaf of hot fresh-baked bread, soup, salad or veggies. Plus baked potato, fries or au gratin potatoes for $18.99. Can't beat that! It was all very good, too. They make their own sauces - tarter, cocktail sauce, blue cheese dressing - and it shows. Bar area was really cool, too. Walked down to the fishing dock afterward. Before heading to my niece's graduation nearby - go Thunderhawks! read more

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Awesome dinner tonight! First off, we had the best service from Lauren. When you have great service...it makes dinner all the better! We enjoyed two combination platters. The first one was Ribs and Shrimp Scampi and 6 oz Sirloin and Fried Walleye. Both items were huge and very filling with two sides. The cocktails and wine were spot on. We arrived at 4:45 pm on a Thursday afternoon and got one of the last tables available. Obviously everyone knows how great this place really is! We drive 60 miles for dinner!! read more

Forest Lake Restaurant - 6 oz Sirloin and Walleye - Nightlife Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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It was ok. Burger was the premade frozen patty that have the curves ( I can't think how else to describe them-arcs maybe) around the edge so they look like a stamped out flower. I got mushroom and Swiss. The Swiss cheese was real not the processed kind. It was a bit juicy so kudos for that. I liked the option of choosing the side of cottage cheese - but it was loaded with paprika on the top. I prefer it ungarnished and if I had known it came that way would have ordered it plain. My husband and son also got burgers and they thought they were ok too. I'm not sure if I would come back here again. If I did I would not order a burger. I saw some Walleye sandwiches that looked tempting and might opt for that instead read more

This place was great. Fresh salad, fresh food all around. Our waitress Terri was outstanding. Bonus was free Ice Cream for our 7 year old son. Great place great price!! read more

Forest Lake Restaurant - Dining Room Total. - Nightlife Near Me - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Great good, affordable and popular. I have recently had breakfast here and I love their omelettes. read more

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Good food and service - 4 stars. Forest Lake is definitely one of the best restaurants in Grand Rapids. All of our food from the lunch menu was good and the service was excellent. The prices were reasonable too. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it looks like the prime time to sample the food is after 4:00 pm when the lower level steakhouse is open. Next time I'm going to hit them up for dinner. If our experience is just as good at the steakhouse, I'll probably bump them up to 5 stars. I'd go back again any time for drinks and a hearty meal. - Maxx read more

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Food was great for a reasonable price and service was amazing! What a find! True north woods feel with a beautiful view.

Great food and excellent service. Could do some redecorating. It has been the same for at least 20 yrs

I've been here a couple of times. I've always had good service. I've never had to wait long for a server to take my order to bringing me my bill. The place is clean, bathrooms were small 2 stalls, but clean and bright lighting. The views of the lake are nice. Place can be loud if it's busy time, and it does get busy. Food menu is basic American with burgers, sandwiches, and wraps to name a few. read more

The food was of good quality but it was seasoned marginally or not at all in the kitchen consequently, quite bland. The service was prompt, considered, and enjoyable. read more

Disappointing. We were seated and totally ignored. We waited 20 minutes, then finally left.

We love to support local businesses and stopped to try breakfast. It was just okay. Prices may have been a bit steep for what it was. Not terrible or anything but a one stop place for us. read more

Cute little place with no extra fancy frills. We were visiting from Texas. Mussels were good and had fresh parm on top. Got the ribs and shrimp scampi. I was not thrilled with the 3 scampi- very basic. Ribs were fall off the bone but the sauce was too sweet for my liking. I would recommend sauce on the side. Also got the augratin potatoes. They were cheesy hash browns. Service was on point!!! I mean, considering the price I was expecting a little better but the taste over all was good not spectacular. read more

Restaurant is dated but don't let that stop you because the food is great! Bruschetta, Parmesan crusted haddock, beef tips but the show stopper was the fresh bread with homemade strawberry butter...wow! Great service as well with fair prices, would recommend it! read more

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drove from the city of Forest Lake and found this treasure all the way in Grand Rapids. Great food and fast service!

Best dinner in Grand Rapids. Been coming here for 40 years. Service is terrific, ambience is appropriate. Stick to the north woods meals. Skip spaghetti and Mexican dishes. read more

The hunting group I travel out west with each year from Michigan is always looking for a good place to eat on our way out and return trip back. After numerous swings and misses we have found it! What a nice venue which includes phenomenal service, great food, large portions, and phenomenal prices. Tonight three of the four of us had the grilled halibut special and it was awesome. As an added note, we called hours ahead and gave the best approximate time our GPS said we would be getting there, and the hostess quite confidently told us she would have a table for us. When we got there the parking lot and side street were packed with cars. To her word, we were seated immediately! Lastly, a huge shout out to our server Michaela as she was easily one of the best servers I have experienced. Based on our experience tonight I would give this restaurant a five star review. Looking forward to the opportunity to eat there again! read more

The steaks my family ordered were exceptional. Also, tasty and unique appetizers. The wait staff wasn't exactly matching. Slow to average at best. I would come back again and again purely based on the recipes. read more

Pros: This restaurant had a wonderful view. It sat right on some water and you could see it through several tables in the restaurant. We had a dark haired waitress and she was AMAZING. Lots of waiters weren't doing much and she was running around covering everything and always made sure we were okay. We had a few good meals. The Rainbow Trout was fantastic. It was the special meal on Friday. The walleye fingers were also very good. Cons: the chicken Parmesan was pretty bland. There was a steakhouse part of the restaurant so one of the people at our table got a steak. It was the most bland steak you could possibly ask for. It was super overdone and had basically no flavor. read more

Terrible service, a long wait for the initial interaction. We requested butter, the server failed to bring it. Our entire party complained of bland tastes, fish wasn't fresh. One of our party recommended the cafe from previous visits. She apologized for bringing us to this type of incompetence. read more

Pretty good food, the place could be a bit cleaner though. I think the place is just old but for the price it is pretty good.

Sorry to the guy that didnt like my remark on the mill. Glad you have it, hope it brings your town a lot revenue. It's just so ugly compared to everything else. read more

You have THREE (3) separate areas/atmospheres (Bar, Dining Room, and Steakhouse) We we're in all three... we ate one dinner and two breakfast in the dining room, waited for a Steakhouse dinner table in the bar... they called the Bartender to tell us when the table was ready... Our food and drinks were awesome and the service was great!!! Well managed restaurant and lots of happy "local" customers and a couple of visiting guys from the Twin Cities read more

We just arrived in town and a local recommended this restaurant. Wow! It was fantastic! The coconut shrimp were huge, the wild rice soup was delicious, and the walleye was cooked to perfection. They also bring you a freshly baked loaf of bread & butter with the dinner meal. We would definitely go here again. read more

I thought is was a decent meal. Decor is what you expect to see in a smaller tone way up north ( hunting outdoor decor). The place was busy so locals must really like it and the fact that there isn't a huge amount of options like in the city to pick from this one is good for the area. I has a cheese burger that I ordered well done ( was cooked medium well) my sister had a veggie burger. Mine was pretty good and I just ate the outside but my sister said her veggie burger was really good. Their fries were really good and not greasy or over cooked. Reasonably priced. Service was good and pretty fast, not over friendly but she was hustling as it was busy. If going through Grand Rapids MN and wanting to eat it's a safe bet read more

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Hot roast beef done right, you just can't beat that on a snowy day. The good was great and the dining room is nice. It's in a good location so if you're passing by its worth checking out. Very good lunch specials. When the food is good I don't use any sauces or ketchup, but they recommended that I try a touch of hot sauce and I loved it. read more

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