Hands down the BEST brisket sandwich I've ever had. The maple syrup dip for the sweet potato fries…read moreabsolutely sent me over the edge... I could not stop dipping. Honestly, I need that on chicken & waffles ASAP. If you get the opportunity, make a stop in Crosby for lunch or dinner. Everything on the menu looked amazing, and I had the hardest time deciding. So glad I went with the brisket sandwich because WOW... totally worth it.

Attentive staff, tasty bites, spicy pineapple marg was delightful. Spacious patio, nice vibes all…read morearound.

Looks fancier in the photos than it really is. Don't let the name fool you. The Asian chicken…read morewonton appetizer was great, the wings were small but great flavor - we got dry rub cherry chipotle and truffle Parmesan. The Asian salad was not good. The "dressing" was like a sweet and sour dip very thick and weird on a salad.

Sarah, the waitress was very good, she recommended a chicken Tia tacos for appetizer it was…read moreawesome. The Croft burger was delicious.

Breakfast menu and food was great! Service was terrible. Rude, not service focused waitresses. Went…read moreto breakfast on two different Saturdays, both times bad service. Unfortunately won't be going back. Gave 3 stars for the food and prices.

The food was average at best. Looked homemade but wasn't. Service again was not great…read more Unfortunately it was a lot of young people that were more interested in hanging out then serving customers or checking in. It is decorated fairly cute.

This is such a fun place!…read more The place is decorated nicely and was very clean. Outside seating available too. The food was delicious. Came for lunch but found out Sundays is only breakfast menu and closed at 1. Will definitely be back to try more cinnamon rolls and the dinner menu!

Excellent food. I had a Wego blue cheeseburger and truffle fries. Service is good. Also have had…read moreflat bread pizza- so good. We also were able to bring our Yorkie leashed outside which was a treat.

Met a friend for drinks in "downtown Brainerd" (I grew up near Merrifield and I swear I never knew…read moreBrainerd had a downtown!) and this was referred for its specialty cocktails. Naturally I don't drink those so the awesomeness of this little hole-in-the-wall place is wasted on me. That said, Rob, the owner/bartender, is a hoot. Great sense of humor, easy-going, and quick with a drink! It's cash or check only, but don't worry, there's an ATM on-site so you don't have to give him a look of panic when you realize you might not be able to pay for the drink you just ordered. The ambience was friendly (there was a game of darts happening, plus it seemed all the dudes there knew each other or were at least familiar -- I was the only female in the joint), but a bit warm + humid. I didn't have layers on and wished I would've worn a t-shirt to be able to strip down to. Plus the prices were cheap!

We love this place!!!! Always great friendly service and fantastic drinks!!! Great crowd !!read more

Deliciousness! Will absolutely return! The food and the staff were great. It's a great little place.read more

I would never have thought this place would look so great judging by the outside of it! I had a…read moreburger and it was delicious. I added their tots as a side and they were home made and cheesy and wonderful. The menu has quite a variety and I was there over lunch with limited patrons throughout, but I would imagine it would get busier as the day goes on.

We stopped by The Pickle Loon while staying at a family cabin down the road. Even on a Monday, the…read moreplace was packed!! It started raining before we arrived, so I think everyone headed inside at once, but we were able to grab seats at the bar and still received great service. I ordered the AYCE walleye. The portions were a little smaller than I expected, but the fish was good and I especially enjoyed the hush puppies. My husband ordered the Loon Burger and said it was one of the best burgers he's had in a while. The only downside was the wait for the second round of walleye, which took close to 30 minutes. By then we were ready to leave, so we ended up taking it to go. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back to try some of the other menu items!!

We have driven past this place quite a bit, but never stopped for food...not sure why we waited so…read morelong! Service was attentive and our food came out quick and delicious. I had the aged prime melt and my wife had the walleye sandwich. Both were great. Side note, the blue cheese is outstanding! We plan to stop again.

Food is very good, been going here since it's been open. Portions are getting smaller but prices…read moreare going up. Egg rolls are much smaller than they use to be. review is based on value

Red Pine Cookhouse is getting all the buzz north of MN 210, and for good reason! The proprietors…read moreare serving up authentic modern Vietnamese and Thai dishes, alongside standard up north favorites like burgers and fish and chips. Two of us had the Pad Thai, one had steak and potatoes, and the other Szechuan tofu. The Pad Thai stands up to any version I've had anywhere, a strong and solid offering with the tanginess of tamarind balanced with fresh chopped cilantro. The traditional beef and potatoes dish can be hit and miss, but this one balanced potatoes with crispy edges and pillowy starchiness with quality strips of steak, all stir fried together in just enough brown sauce to bring it together. The tofu and snap peas in a spicy Szechuan sauce were flavorful and hearty enough after appetizers. We didn't get pictures of the egg rolls, which are as good as you'll find in these parts and the spring rolls, which were slightly less authentic than we'd hoped. We finished off with lemon bar ice cream, Vietnamese flan, and a toffee Bundt cake. Red Pine Cookhouse is a visually impressive log building with plenty of natural light flowing in through the many windows and a curved staircase leading up to a game room for the kids. We enjoyed the evening on the patio. We were thrilled to have been introduced to this gem of a restaurant, and look forward to our next trip back!

Most favorite place to play games and have the BEST drinks ever. They make their own spirits and…read morethe mixes are all crafted there. The menu is great and the specials are even better. So much to choose from. 10/10 Most recommended place for a specialty crafted cocktail! Oh bring your food and enjoy while you have your drink.

Amazing cocktails I love their signature drinks of the…read moreday. The service is great too. I'll be back

We were traveling north and needed to stop for lunch. Stumbled on this little gem. The outdoor…read morepatio is so cute, the menu was much larger than just pizza, they serve mixed drinks, not just beer, and our server Ezra was amazing! Very attentive, checked back often, and brought our dog water. Food was great and we couldn't have been more pleased with the whole experience! We will be back!

The food good but we were expecting much better. The steak was a little chewy. The blackened…read morewalleye was dry and the rice pilaf was not edible. The best thing was the truffle cauliflower with Parmesan. The service average, not very attentive and while she was clearing the appetizer plate, she dribbled maple syrup all over the table and our winter coat.