Went last summer with friends and we were in awe of a few things. #1 The lady taking our order was…read moredressed to be at a club, with poor choice of attire for the job. #2 The crab cakes on the menu were not available ( been at this restaurant several times over the years, and the he crab cakes are always out). #3The food was mediocre at best. #4 two beers a glass of wine and two appetizers $100.00. NEVER AGAIN will we return. Owner just sits at the bar, it's a joke.

Overcharged on every bill! $120 for hamburger n fries and 5 drinks!!!! Very slow service. Food is…read moremediocre at best.

We stumbled upon a little place for breakfast the other day while in International Falls, called…read morethe library. Unless you know of the place, you could vary well drive right past it. Just off Hwy 11 by a rent all. The library roasts it's own coffee for starter, you walk in and it has a Library feel to it. You order at the counter and take a seat in a couple different areas , kind of like a study room. The server brought our coffee (in our case) and when the food was ready She brought it to. To start the coffee was one of the best I've had in a long time. I ordered the build your own omelet, with toast. As we were waiting for our order I noticed that the place was filling up. I commented to Nancy "we beat the rush". The place is well known in town. Good food excellent coffee. Do not drive past this place you will be sorry you missed it.

My friend and I stopped by for a quick breakfast/coffee stop…read more We were initially intrigued by the whole library concept and it's definitely a unique place for it. We found out that all these books were up for grabs and donated here for people to take for free. I really love that. I honestly wish I had more time to browse, but the books were all jumbled up (unlike an actual library) and would literally take a whole day or more to browse thru. But, it was nice to know. In terms of dining in - you first order at the counter, take a number and they bring it to your table when it's ready. The food is really quite simple. You literally get what you order - nothing fancy. I personally ordered the omelette (with sausage/mushrooms) & a side of hash browns. The omelette was literally the sausage and mushroom in between a rolled up thin egg. The hashbrown was also just a jumble of fried thinly cut potato slices. It was really made so simply and different from what I expected, but it was fair considering that it was a good price for what they offered. I also ordered the cookie dough iced coffee. They had tons of torani syrups in the back, so I definitely knew that they were using these syrups to bring out the flavor. It wasn't super authentic flavor, but was a good option for a quick coffee run.

We stayed the night here. Our room had a view of Rainy Lake. It is one block to the lake. Staff…read morewere all super nice and accommodating. Food and drink tasted scrumptious. They had coffee and muffins in the lobby. Room and bed gave a great night sleep. There is a train that comes by but I did not hear it at night. When it came by in the morning, being a train lover, I was excited. It can block the road out of town for what seemed like a half hour. The hot tub on the roof was my favorite.

5 stars for a good meal and a good drink We stayed at the…read moreCantiever Distillery and Hotel in Rainer MN. The little town for the mast part was closed (off season). However this place was open for business. We had thier Smash burger with fries, I had a Old Fashion with Cantilever Bourbon a vary good, Smooth Bourbon. On the Burger and staff Our server brought us water and told us that there was going to be a large crowds order going soon... do you want me to place your order right away?? We took the hint and got it in ahead of thr crowd. Trust me I tipped him well that night.

This place reminded me why I should trust Yelp reviews more than Google ones…read more The positive - food was quick and the view is absolutely amazing, great outdoor patio right on the water. Portion sizes were large. The bad - service seemed disinterested, wasn't greeted by anyone upon entering, despite a bartender at the bar, a gentleman (manager maybe?) setting a table, and a waitress bringing food past me. Once finally seated Service again seemed disinterested, taking a rather long time to greet me and bring a menu/take my order though the establishment was not busy at all. But worst of all was the tasteless meal. I got the walleye (aka pickerel) and though the presentation looked nice the fish had no taste. I don't usually need Tartar sauce but this one would have benefited from some, had it been included. I don't ever add salt to my food but this needed seasoning, of almost any type. Similarly the rice was bland and mushy and the asparagus was oily, also with no taste. Very disappointed. Also disappointing was the lack of any local beer options.

Emma was the best fucking server we've ever had. Food was amazing and atmosphere so beautiful and…read morerelaxing. We will be back!

Great pub on the lake! Bartender, Colin, is excellent!…read more Come join the "family" for Sunday Funday!

Loony's Brew is a laid back dive bar / pub located in the quaint village town of Ranier, Minnesota…read more To be more precise about Ranier, MN, it's situated right beside the once bustling industrial town of International Falls, MN...just 3 miles away. And, lol, in the bigger picture of it all, if you're visiting International Falls, MN, you're most likely in this remote part of Northern Minnesota exploring Voyageurs National Park. That's where it started for me. I had just completed time at Voyageurs NP and while speaking with a representative at the International Falls Chamber of Commerce, they recommended stopping here at Loony's Brew. Once in Ranier, parking was difficult, but I found a spot across the train tracks. I didn't mind walking 10 minutes over to Loony's as it gave me insight into what made Ranier unique...definitely a small town/local vibe as if I had stepped back in time. Loony's appearance on the outside reminded me of a simple summerhouse cottage along the waterfront with a dock in the backyard for accessing Rainy Lake. Overall, it's like staying at a lake house in the countryside. Although there's no official sign for customers to know they've arrived at Loony's Brew, there's a wooden post hanging by the entrance with a message stating...."PUB, BEER, FOOD, WINE, GOOD TIMES". Loony's has a playful/old fashioned bar kind of feel. You could sense the owners knew the specific tone they wanted to provide for patrons. The bar has an assortment of homegrown, locally brewed beers on tap....According to their website, they feature - "American, Hoppy, Belgian, Stouts & Porters, Fruits, Gruits, Lagers, NAs, and Barleywines". Loony's is decorated with classic guitars, vintage license plates and loads of symbolic mementos dedicated to their history. There's a back/rear section area featuring a billiards table, jukebox and dartboard. Situated all around are high-top tables and chairs. Plus, there's a small corner for showcasing local bands and musical acts. I ordered a beer, took it outside and walked across the street to the Brew Deck Bar area for enjoying views of Sand Bay beside Rainy Lake. The setting was pleasantly quiet. There's even a little pier where you can walk towards a rustic lighthouse. Overall, Loony's Brew is a worthwhile place to come after your discoveries at Voyageurs National Park. It's a no hassle, no fuss brewery that embodies the blue-collar town of Ranier, MN.

We popped in for a celebratory beverage and had a great experience. The bugs were too bad to sit…read moreoutdoors so we grabbed a seat at the bar. The gentleman who served us was super knowledgeable and fun to watch prepare our cocktails. All fresh fruit syrups made in house - the cocktails were amazing. I loved the Lime Tea. An excellent experience and we'll 100% be back the next time we visit!

The view is amazing. Outdoor seating in the water or a table by the window. Nice to have a tv to…read morewatch playoff hockey at the bar but one more there would be nice as well. The food was absolutely delicious. Spring rolls were up there as among the best I've ever had. Walleye bites were enjoyable including Tartar sauce. The bibimbap was fantastic, good size, very enjoyable. Fast friendly Service was fantastic. Two Local beers on tap were great. Looking forward to a return visit!

Absolutely loved this place! We came for a fishing trip and were able to bring our catches to…read moreSportsman's and they fried it cajun style for us and it was so delicious! The entertainment was something like I've never seen before, our waitress was amazing and we felt right at home. She even sung karaoke and surprised us all! We're from Nashville and I swear she could be on broadway if she wanted to and everyone in the bar put on a show of a lifetime! There was many laughs had at this restaurant and I would come back to Minnesota just to come back to this bar!

Classic American. 3 Meals a day. Pub. Live Music some weekends. Pull Tabs. Gift Shop…read more Lodge/Inn. ATM

The ambiance is very nice from the moment you walk it. And they go all out for the chocolate moose…read moretheme. The servers are really nice and the food is quick, hot, and tastes amazing

Chose this restaurant since it was near our hotel and I like chocolate :) The interior has a log…read morecabin vibe with lots of tables and booths that were mostly full. There were many staff working the night we came. Lots of comfort food options on the menu to choose from. I got the crispy chicken salad and it was good. My husband had pasta and enjoyed it and the salad. Quick service!

Great food! Has a variety to choose from too. Decor gives you that up north cabin feel.read more

Fun little local dive, within walking distance of several resorts in Kabetogama. Servers are…read morefriendly, and we especially enjoyed chatting with local diners. Draft beer selection is small but good, and the food is super fresh and tasty. The deep-fried green beans are a must-try! They're flash fried and still green inside, and totally addictive. The fried shrimp is also awesome. The fry bread tacos are unique and definitely worth trying. We took our leftover tacos home, and they reheated well.

During the time of coronavirus, The Cornerstone is offering dine-in and takeout service. Patio…read moreavailable at the back. I started my meal with The Cornerstone Salad (mixed greens, strawberries, red onions, feta, candied pecans, signature strawberry balsamic vinaigrette). I was blown away by this salad. The greens were fresh, the strawberries were ripe, sweet and plentiful, the candied pecans were crunchy, and the signature strawberry balsamic vinaigrette brought all the flavors together perfectly. It was a lovely light and refreshing salad. For my main I ordered the Chicken Bacon Mushroom Carbonara (fettuccine, roasted chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, sauteed creminis, garlic Back Oven sourdough). This dish was so rich and decadent - a heart attack on a plate - but delicious! The flavor of the sauteed creminis was enhanced by the creamy sauce, and the smoked bacon added a nice overall touch. Service was OK; I did takeout and it took much longer for the food to be ready than originally promised, but the wait was worth it. I also absolutely loved how all the takeout packaging was eco-friendly, no plastic at all! Street parking available. TLDR; good food, eco-friendly takeout packaging, highly recommended

Bacon cheeseburger and roasted potatoes for take out .... ahhhhhmazing. One of the best burgers…read moreI've had. Juicy, huge, flavourful. Perfectly cooked, big pieces of bacon. Yum!!!