The Grand View Lodge was a great destination for my sister in laws bachelorette! We stayed in their…read morepines golf course homes and it was HUGE! We had around 15 people and all fit comfortably, had 2 fridges, like 4 bathrooms, and everything we needed! I loved all of the activities and options at the main resort such as the chocolate ox (they have jelly cats!!!) or the tshirts/sweaters in the store. The resort itself was great, with complementary pontoon rides & banana boat rides too. The cantina was awesome for their slushies or mexican food to eat on the beach! The shuttle was AWESOME to bring you all over! A few things: the beach was pretty gross at the time we were there... with weeds everywhere. We also didnt really have anywhere to park at our cabin, so that was a bit tough.. but maybe if you park & shuttle it'd be ok too?? Overall, I need to explore even more of the resort & I cant wait to come back!

Christmas at Grand View Lodge This was our second annual…read morefamily Christmas getaway to Nisswa, and once again it was such a gift. Having four families together made it especially meaningful. We filled the days with winter walks, ice skating, swimming and hot tubbing in both the upper and lower pools, bingo nights, and a great family dinner at the Northwoods Pub. Simple moments, shared memories. The lodges themselves are perfect for larger families--a common dining and gathering space with four bedrooms that comfortably sleep 12-14 people. Everything is well thought out and easy. There's adequate food on site, great amenities, and in the summer the ice cream shop is always a hit. What stood out most, though, was the care from the staff and management. We experienced a family emergency during our stay, and they went above and beyond to help us. That kind of care makes a place feel more than just a resort, it feels like people actually see you. We're already grateful for the memories and looking forward to coming back

Sat quickly, ordered quickly, got my foods quickly! Absolutely wonderful, and reminds me of home…read more The spot has a wonderful, classic feel to it, such that they only take cash! Cute and cozy, a staple of Baxter culture, punctuated with the perfect pies, made fresh in house. I had the special number one, and a slice of rhubarb pie. A must for anyone passing through, or native to the area.

Uh not a cook here but I think the chicken sandwich is supposed to be white inside not red…read more.. That's bad like and the lettuce was brown and sad

B R E A K F A S T !…read more What a wonderful Restaurant up north! Stopped in for breakfast, and had the best corned beef hash ever. It was hard to choose something because it all looked amazing. The whole restaurant even smelled like heaven! Cute decor, clean, extremely friendly servers that worked like a team, and all around pleasant experience. STOP HERE TO EAT

Don't pass up this amazing spot where the food is hot and the service is rooted in genuine good…read morenature. The place has an authentic vibe and energetic environment one would expect from a small Minnesota town.

Excellent place for breakfast. I had the Velvet Elvis and it was delicious. I also appreciated the…read morefruit that went with it. Latte was very good. Would definitely recommend- 5/5

Such a cozy environment! Great variety of food and drink options. Perfect if you want a cozy…read morebreakfast/brunch indoors or outdoors. Great family and friend environment with lovely staff and relatively quick service. It is counter service and you will be given a buzzer to return when food is ready.

Great food and wounderful service . Very nice and clean establishment the crew was very kindread more

It was clean and that's where my positivity stops. I'm sorry but what we had needed some…read moreflavor.frirs limp and Luke warm. The gophers was tasteless. Like should have at least has au juice.wanted to like.miss the cornerstone

Came in last week for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Food was really good! Nice atmosphere. My…read morefriend and I split the Adult Grilled Cheese and the Reuben. Both were excellent. The other two at our table had a Philadelphia Cheesesteak and the Walleye Sandwich and everyone was super happy with their meals. Service is attentive. The waitress brought me a new drink before I even finished the last one. One of the best meals around! Looking forward to coming back for drinks and dinner.

Stopped by for dessert tonight. Soooo good. Always great…read moreservice. Thank you to the bartender for a great mocktail!

This is our favorite place to stop on our way up North. It is a neighborhood place with all…read morehomemade foods like grandma made. Not fancy, just real good basic foods. It is decorated in old signs and farm items and really does feel like you are visiting grandma's house. Quality breads and deserts top off the experience. If you are there during lunch, you are treated to an all you can eat buffet that you will actually WANT to go back for seconds to. The patrons seem to mostly be neighbors. We feel like we stumbled into a truly hidden gem! There is nothing fancy in this place. Even the bathroom seems a little rugged but is clean. Go hungry - leave satisfied!

Buffet is reasonable, plenty of food choices. You can also order from the menu. Staff was very…read morehelpful and friendly.

Had a great breakfast here while visiting Crosby. Coffee was delicious, and my ultimate omelette…read morewas everything I wanted it to be. Service was fast and our server was very kind and attentive. Not a fancy place by any means, but clean.

This place is now 2 for 2. The food here was excellent AGAIN!!! We tried the special Cinnamon roll…read moreFrench toast). It was fantastic. Definitely making it a point to come again!!

Pretty setting, pretty drinks & great food. The new owner has really refreshed the building, the…read moregrounds and the menu- elevating your dining experience. If you have a special occasion coming up you'll want to check this place out. From starter to steaks we enjoyed all of the choices. The restaurant was busy however wait staff kept up nicely. Patio view was spectacular with eagles showing up over the river as the patio cleared out a bit. Just an enjoyable experience overall.

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.

First time visit for breakfast based on recommendation from another fantastic local restaurant…read moremanager. The homemade jumbo carmel rolls (to go) were a hit with the kids and were still warm when I got home. The server waited to have to heated up until I was ready to go to ensure they would be warm. It was a great touch. Based on the recommendation did the breakfast burrito. So glad that I did as it was a meal for 2 but filled with eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, shredded hashbrowns, and maybe some grilled onions. Then topped with queso cheese sauce and the option for spicy or default homemade salsa. I did the spicy salsa on the side for my half and the regular salsa on the side to go for the other half. Definitely a burrito for two. When the bartender found out that this was my first visit she walked me thru the menu and the specials that are available on the weekend (limited quantities smoked ribs and beef brisket) So glad that a trusted voice recommended I give Sunshine's a try. Great food and great staff.

Third time here and I really like this place. This time it was for breakfast and man was it good…read more The Brisket Scramble was amazing. Really good brisket with perfectly done eggs. Ask for the spicy sauce you like some heat. The Avocado toast was also tasty. Dinner or lunch has also been good with unique options and chef made food. Check out their cool cocktails. I has a really nice Paloma that was absent the grapefruit syrup that usually makes these too sweet for me.