Just was there a week ago and forgot to add a new review or you could call it an updated review but…read morehere it is two couples one burger one shrimp basket two prime rib great meal and it did not break the bank. The shrimp is probably the best deal on the menu however I made two meals out of my prime rib. Nothing has changed great service cozy atmosphere and a lot of people enjoying themselves. If you have not been here maybe you should take a drive and see what I know it's a great place. Just know that the prime rib and the walleye are the first weekend of the month and the last weekend of the month not an every day item

The burger was great and the guy behind the bar was just great. We enjoyed chatting with him. He…read morehad no problem with us being from the Cities.

Delicious prime rib, very friendly service and got to meet the owner and a wonderful couple…read morecelebrating the good life. Come early the Prime Rib goes fast

Phenomenal pork chop dinner special! Great service from a super friendly bartender! The owner was…read moreextremely friendly, made everyone feel at ease and welcome! Great environment!

What a surprise treasure in what seems like the middle of nowhere northern Minnesota. It is,…read morehowever, just 10 miles north of the partying metropolis of Bemidji. The food was gourmet though the prices didn't reflect it. Happy hour was a special treat with two dollars off many drinks and all the appetizers. The service was fantastic. Krista was extremely attentive, kind, and personable. We were also visited several times by the manager who just wanted to check and make sure we were well taken care of. Yes, because of Krista, we were. Highly recommended. My only complaint is that there weren't many vegetarian options... actually no vegetarian options.

We went for some music and drinks, had a pub burger which was great good Happy Hour and great…read moreservice from everyone, very impressed

Newer restaurant in Northome, typical down home American food and served with a positive shine…read more Good food, good service and reasonably priced,

Charming roadside bar with friendly staff and good food. I loved the popcorn and the honey tea.read more

Shining Light Cafe was one of the highlights of our trip. We loved the homemade bread, locally…read moresourced meats, and incredible pie, but what made the experience truly special was the warm hospitality. Talking with the owner and seeing the whole family involved made us feel like family ourselves, and our son loved spending time with the kids--it was even the first time he happily ate an entire meal as a toddler! The peaceful pace of the town and the welcoming atmosphere made for memories we'll always cherish. We're already looking forward to coming back and bringing friends and family to share in this wonderful experience.

OMG if you ever want to go back in time and enjoy a home cooked meal made from people that enjoy…read morelife, this is the spot. Stop in for lunch/ late breakfast and found this little gem. The food was amazing, super affordable and the people were so friendly. It is 3 hrs from home but I think I might have to make it back sooner than later. Can stop thinking about that place. Had the patty melt with fry's and the wife had the omelette. Sat at the front counter with all the photos of the past.

Great view of the lake and outdoor patio seating. We ordered large double cheese burger and the…read moreItalian beef sandwich. Both were cooked perfectly. Cute ice cream stand inside the restaurant. Extensive pull tab games. All new interior. 10plus!

Great vibe and a beautiful view. Sometimes when it gets busy it can take awhile to be seated and…read moreserved, so Friday and Saturday you should definitely do a reservation. Food is great, with some variations that I've not seen anywhere else.

Great service and food. Awesome customer service and food. Check this place out . Definitely sports…read morebar meets cabin life vibe . Give this place a try !!

I loved coming here! Im camping near by and decided to treat myself to dinner here! The staff…read morewelcoming and the decor gives a up north feel!

We have dined twice at Ruttger's and loved the food. Our server, Dennis, was amazing! He was…read moreattentive and even made my husbands's birthday special. He's one of the best servers I've had in my dining experience, so ask for him when you go. I had the walleye tacos and my husband had the bison burger. We also got a Caesar salad and highly recommend any fries they offer- sweet potato and truffle fries were incredible- hot and crisp, just the right amount of seasoning. The kids both had cheeseburgers and everything was cooked perfect, fresh and seasoned well. (Hence we came back a second time.)

We've stayed here and eaten here every time we are in Bemidji. However this time, both visits were…read morenot as great as the last time we were there. The first visit on this trip we ate outside on the deck. Great weather, great view. We ordered walleye fingers for the table, they were delicious. We also ordered the hummus plate and stuffed dill pickles. The hummus platter was great, especially if you're looking to eat something light to eat. The stuffed dill pickles were good, but not what we expected. On another day we ordered the caprese bites. They were awful. Frozen battered cheese warmed up and placed on top of a thin tomato slice and basil leaf. For entrees both days we ordered a walleye sandwich - good, walleye tacos - good, Black & bleu burger - good, Thai chillie chicken salad was ok. The service could be better. Both days our servers were frazzled, and we had to hear how overwhelmed they were. When asked a simple question earlier about seating, the restaurant manager answered very snappy. The view is great, and the food is ok.

Outstanding steaks , good service, fun location! Rather limited open times…read more Outside of Walker , Minnesota.

After checking in to our hotel here at the Northern Lights Casino decided to grab a bite to eat…read morebefore the mma fights. I asked the receptionist if she would recommend the restaurant or the buffet? She said "the restaurant has much better food but it is pricey." We decided on the restaurant, it didn't open until 5pm so we waited 5 mins and it open and we're seated. First off the whole multi grain bread they offer as pre meal was nothing short of great and very tasty. As I am cutting for my upcoming fight I ordered the ceaser salad add grilled chicken. (The grilled chicken added an additional 8$ to the price of my originally 6$ salad.) and the girlfriend ordered the chicken Alfredo. My ceaser salad was great. (Can't think of much to say about a review for a salad.) but the dressing was great and grilled chicken was cooked to perfection. The real buzz was the chicken Alfredo, hands down could have been one of the best Alfredo's I have eaten. The sauce was extremely creamy as well as tasty. The chicken was perfect and just the right amount of added mix veggies that you could tell were cooked fresh. The only reason my score is 4 stars is because the prices were a bit steep. I was pre warned as about that, I just feel at a casino where much $ is spent gambling they should make more reasonable pricing. But to rate the food hands down 5 stars.