Fantastic concept all around! Located just 45-minutes from the Twin Cities, Nordic Harbor is a gem…read moreof a find offering overnight rooms, a market, rooftop patio and even pontoon rentals. My very first visit here was for Mother's Day when my mom suggested we check out the market and rooftop patio. I am so glad we did because I was instantly hooked by the entire experience from the cleanliness to overall transformation from a former beat down motel into a luxurious space. The market contains gelato, espresso drinks, cases of drinks from boozy to normal, Nordic Harbor apparel, frozen pizzas, little snacks such as cheese and meats and an opportunity to make your own charcuterie board. Think of the market as your home base or check in if you plan on renting a room. There is also a very nice bathroom in here. My favorite part? The intimacy. Nordic Harbor isn't trying to be the loudest, most overpopulated spot on the lake, rather, everything is crafted with intention and the Nordic theme of cozy and quiet in mind. I came back for Memorial Day weekend and did a 1-night overnight with a full 8-hour pontoon rental and everything was seamless. I booked every component of this trip online and it was even given a personalized call from the owner, Nic, when I had a few lingering questions. A special code will be provided via email to access your room on the lockbox as opposed to a key. Each room amplifies the Nordic "Hygee" concept mentioned above which includes a quaint space with no clutter. The room even comes with a binder book that helps describe the room layout with the goal of keeping clutter out. I appreciated the slippers, eye masks, Nespresso machines, dish wear, patio, coffee mugs, electric fire pit and quiet hours. Additionally, the entire bathroom was a vibe from the heated floors to the LED mirror to the hanging eucalyptus to the luxurious shower head and shower spray with full products available to use. This has been my favorite shower to date!! The market, outdoor patio and pontoon rentals are open to the public so there is a good chance that people you encounter might not necessarily be spending time overnight and that is the beautiful thing about this place! Our pontoon rental was seamless - zero issues. We had great assistance learning the ropes of the boat and then it was all very independent once the keys were given which we appreciated. Needless to say, I will be returning again for sure. Thank you, Nordic Harbor!

This was our first visit to Nordic Harbor as we'd heard about it from a few different people and it…read morewas great; we'll definitely be back! The roof top vibe was very fun and inviting. We enjoyed the blankets strewn throughout and the stunning view of the lake and sunset. The bar tender was very friendly and we enjoyed talking to her.

Great little neighborhood bar. Could use a few more drink specials offered. Off sale liquor prices…read moreare pretty reasonable. Great place for a quick drink and off sale to go.

There is nowhere better, well only a few 1000's of dive bars, hillbilly havens, trailer park HQ's…read more( No trailer park)what else can I say. Not a bad place, just a good amalgam of people

Had a great time watching the Vikings! Family owned feel. Very friendly. $5 bloodies (great mix!),…read moremimosas and screwdrivers. Nice menu. We shared a mix of items. All great. They cook their burgers over a flame grill! The walleye sandwich was enormous- easily shareable and delicious. Fun activities for game - free shots with Viking scores, free raffle prizes and can buy numbers for cash payouts at end of quarters. They have pulltabs and etabs. Huge parking lot off 65 and saw many snowmobilers. They're open in the winter now with the exception of Monday. Can't wait to come back for prime rib special on Saturdays

Service was perfect and fun! I didn't realize from Yelp that it's a golf course lol. The fish tacos…read morewere amazing and fresh!!!!

Awesome menu, people and atmosphere. Great outdoor seating in the countryside. Dogs welcome!read more

Asked for vodka gimlet, got straight lime juice, sour, in a mug! Margarita made with orange juice,…read morebartender needs some training! Stick with beer, she can't mess that up

Hidden gem in downtown North Branch. Don't let the outside fool you (looks like old supermarket)…read morethis place is great! Soups and salad dressings homemade, excellent wings and burgers, and tried the appetizer mushrooms which were out of this world (not all breaded like other places, just lightly crisped and seasoned). Super clean, comfy inside, and they have so many big TV's to watch sports. Prices were surprisingly reasonable. Give this place a try!

We heard this was a good, locally owned place for burgers and other homemade meals. We stopped…read morethere for lunch while visiting the area. My wife ordered the Flaming Viking - bacon, pepper jack cheese, sautéed jalapeno peppers & homemade sriracha mayo on a 7oz patty. It was very spicy and she loved it! I had the beer battered cod with fries. The batter was very crunchy, but a bit oily, and the cod had no flavor so I don't recommend it. We met one of the owners, Kathy, who was very friendly and an excellent server. I'd recommend giving the burgers a try!

Our server was Renee and she was so sweet. Got us refills before our drinks were empty…read more We order the crab cakes which were amazing. I ordered the mushroom swiss burger with fries, it was great. My friend order the ruben Panini with fries, she absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back.

This place is in the historic Grant Hotel. I had fish tacos and a side salad. You can see in the…read morepicture that it's nicely presented. It was delicious too! They had sweet potatoes as a vegetarian option in some dishes.

Oh heck Yea!!! This is the 2nd best roof top bar behind Hewing Hotel's rooftop!!…read moreIt's happenin'!!! NORTH LOOP BABY!!! The bartenda gal loaded me up with some love me some good tequila!! Service TOP NOTCH. This is the rooftop at NOLO's. Has cabanas next to the railings & covered tables for shade in the middle.

Could be the MN's best rooftop patio... but it's not!…read more I have to share my experience because I truly think management could use this feedback to help support and educate staff. Upon entry, there's no host stand or sign telling guests to seat themselves. Our group of 3 sat down at a dirty table and waited 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us or clearing it off. I finally went to the bar to ask if we had a server, and the bartender pointed to a staff member on their phone behind the bar. Our waitress eventually came over to take our drink order, but she didn't bother to clear the table or introduce herself. After bringing our drinks, she then informed us dinner service had ended 30 minutes earlier. This information would've been nice to know upfront! The Rooftop Bar is so cute, great views, and has SO much potential because the space itself is great. I just hope management sees this as an opportunity to improve the guest experience because the service was honestly shocking, and not in a good way!

This small town bar has all the feels you would expect. Log cabin decor, domestic light beer on…read moredraught, country music, and a house full of locals. We stopped in on a Saturday evening to watch a couple friends play. The place was absolutely packed. Being that we aren't regulars we definitely got a few looks upon arrival but our server treated as though we belonged. Slow, but nice. Again, though, the place was packed. I ordered a burger. It wasn't great at all. Frozen, unseasoned patty. Chewy and rubbery. The sour cream on it was SOUR cream. Did love the bread, though. The girlfriend ordered fried shrimp. Came with coleslaw, potato, and a bun for $12.99. Crazy good deal and the shrimp was pretty solid. Overall I wouldn't go back here again just to grab a bite to eat. My friends were fun to watch and the whole bar was singing along so that was cool.

Been coming here for many years never had a problem always adequate service and a pretty good meal…read more Tonight,We ordered the marinated ribeye. It came out and had an aroma that was very off...We took one bite and the taste is still in my mouth, we sent it back, not wanting to order anything else there's still a coating in our mouths. brought it to the attention to the manager and told them they have to investigate their temperature of the cooler or they're hygiene. No way should this have been served. We ask for our check as we had two wines. You would think they would've just comped us the wine and asked us for a second chance, but no. we will never be back.

The food was terrible. Service was slow. They had half the restaurant closed for a kid to watch a…read moremove loud on the wall! Weird.

Across the street from Hells Angels Minnesota in Stacy, MN, we stopped into this spot for a little…read morelunch. Clean and bright, service was fast and the food was good. Fries were hot and the owners stopped by to share a new pancake they are trying out! Not every day can we influence business success- this is a place you can help by coming on over for a bite! We had the walleye fingers appetizer and club sandwich- really good food. by the way, the pancake was perfect. Sounds like they will serve the breakfast crowd soon!

Great service! Tif is a great bartender. She's fun, friendly and knows what her regulars like!…read more Lots of activities! Lots of TV's, sports, darts, pool table, pulltabs, juke box, drink specials, games, patio, plenty of seating Cribbage and cornhole tournaments Food was delicious! I had the grilled chicken ranch wrap with fries. Ordered the grilled chicken and it was perfectly grilled to add flavor. The ranch was really good! The cheeseburger with a side of baked beans was great! Everyone loved the Clam chowder soup and crackers and the baked beans! Deep fried mushrooms with ranch were a hit! They had Downeast Cider- black berry or mixed berry. Either one is tasty and sweet! Lots of drink specials for wild games! This is the spot to be!

The service is great, friendly and the food is great. Have a huge burger done perfectly and the…read morebroasted wings...can't go wrong!