The food was largely amazing in a good way. The service was particularly disappointing. Our meal…read moretook over two hours, and it very much seemed that the staff believed "sorry we are busy" and a free desert would make it all better. More details below. The food was excellent, except for the falafel. I've never had falafel before that wasn't crispy on the outside. I'm not sure if the dish sat for a while before being served, or if The Pines simply serves it non-crispy. It was soggy. The great food included: Chicken, Scampi, Sea Bass, Walleye Tempura, Popovers, Potatoes, Beets, Cauliflower. All of these were excellent and everyone at our table was so pleased. The service: I'm not sure if I will return. It is unlikely. Our initial round of food appeared very quickly. Things slowed down after that. The rest of the food took an eternity to arrive. I truly considered asking for the bill and leaving before our mains, but we were treating friends. My tiny water glass kept going empty, and finally someone asked if we would like a carafe of water. Yes, yes indeed. Beverages were in general slow. We were told that we would receive a free desert, and asked for the menu. When she came to see what we might order, we had to ask for the menu a second time. More slow. What fun. I privately let our server know I was quite disappointed prior to the bill arriving. I was crystal clear before we ordered that I was to receive the bill. The bill was left on the table with one of my guests. I provided my credit card, and again the bill was left with my female guest. Did you even look at my name on the card (an obviously male name).

I am sad that I live so far away from Grand Rapids because that means that I don't get to enjoy…read morethis delicious restaurant nearly enough! The restaurant itself is bright and inviting, the staff is super attentive and friendly and the food is fresh and innovative. Their Risotto was one of my favorite dishes I have ever had and I am still dreaming about the popovers. There is also a speakeasy in the basement and the drinks are delicious! Upscale workout being stuffy. Loved everything about our visit!

My family booked Mike's Pub in Hibbing as a venue for my Mom's celebration of life. They were very…read moreeasy to work with to set up on site catered-by-them food, offering flexible options, optional refreshments and a cash bar. We had around 30 people so their downstairs event room was a perfect size with tables & chairs or bar seating, dedicated washrooms, handicap accessible, and we were also able to step directly outside to a shaded courtyard (it was hot that day!). Multiple seating options are available outside, as well as a playground space in the corner for small people. We couldn't have asked for a better venue, the staff is very friendly and the food and drinks are great... we highly recommend them!

You'll find some born and raised rangers here, any day any time. Their food is alright.read more

Excellent burgers & pizza - 4 stars!…read more FYI, it's called "Riley's Cannibal Junction", NOT "Riley's Fine Food & Drink". Don't judge a book by its cover. That's the first thing I have to say about this hole-in-the-wall bar & restaurant. When you find them, it feels like the middle of nowhere because there are no houses, cabins, or other businesses in sight. This is a totally casual, no-frills place with a hunting and fishing cabin type of vibe. Come as you are. Are you still wearing your hunting camo or your snowmobile suit? No problem. The burgers, pizzas, and soups are very good. The all-beef patties are the real deal. No soybean additives here. The owner makes an extra effort to get a higher grade ground beef. You can definitely taste the difference. The staff is very friendly and unpretentious. And the prices are remarkably reasonable (see photo). If you're interested in the history, they have a summary on the back of the menu and on the Facebook page. It all goes back to the 1950s and an eccentric husband & wife named Chester & Violet Guiles. The local kids started calling Chester "Cannibal Guiles". Once a week they'd go to Deer River to buy groceries in a horse drawn buckboard. One final note: I read a silly previous review accusing this place of being "disgustingly racist". I saw no evidence of racism whatsoever. In fact, there was a Native American gentleman cooking on the day I visited. I complimented him on the burgers and we had a nice chat. He's a nice dude. I don't know what kind of personal beef was going on at some point in the past, but this review is pretty bad...the worst type of ignorant, woke, race baiting & trolling with no evidence at all. Don't like 'em? Don't go there. This stupid review should really be removed or sidelined by Yelp. Anyway, enough time wasted on that topic... Stop by if you're in the area. Grab a brew and some grub. Thumbs up! -Maxx

100% wonderful service from the friendly staff at Cannibal Junction. The food was good and we…read moreenjoyed dinner out. Rustic up north ambiance.

Great Food and really mean it some of the best food in the area. Just don't go expecting to Bowl,…read morethey never updated them nor have they taken care of the lanes and the pin setters, the arcade isn't too bad, it's not the family friendly i was hoping for with an arcade and bowling

Really good pizza, good quesadillas, ... in fact pretty much everything we've tried has been good…read more We have two go-to places in Deer River, the Blueberry and Sportsman's café. Service is fast and cheerful, though the kitchen can be slow at times. Ambiance is approximately what you'd expect at a bowling alley. Crowded tables, lighted beer signs on the wall. Not really attractive but we're there for the food anyway.

So darn good. Every bite was excellent…read more The service was personal and attentive. A surprising number of folks having a late lunch on a random weekday. Love that. I'll go back, and I sure do recommend.

We have been here a few times, but let me just say their Spanish tapas menu is incredible. Order…read moreseveral off the menu and share with your friends and family and you won't be disappointed. Excellent wine selection as well, and Chad our server was knowledgeable, attentive and interesting to talk with.

Great service amazing food hash-browns were fire do recommend and it feels so cozy in the sportsman…read morecafe it had good vibes and waiters were awesome

We stopped in for breakfast this morning. This was a rustic old cafe, that was northern Minnesota…read moreat its best. There were several local people eating, and everybody was friendly. We had the stuffed hash browns, ham and cheese omelette, eggs and bacon breakfast, cake donut, and a sweet roll. The food was very good and lots of it. Today was the best breakfast we have had the whole week that we were visiting the area. Our server was Sarah, and she was great. This place is/was worth a stop. It was good food and not fast food. If you're in the area give this place a chance for breakfast. Also they had an envelope that was marked for buying a veteran breakfast on their pin-up board, so don't forget about them.

One star is more than this experience deserved…read more This review is especially disappointing because we've been coming to Highway 5 for years. We have a cabin nearby, and stopping here has always been part of our summers. We wanted to keep coming back. Our group included six adults, two teenagers, my parents in their 70s, and close friends. We arrived around 7:10. Another table sat down shortly after us, ordered after us, received their food, finished eating, paid, and left while we were still waiting. Our friends, who ordered with us, received their meals about 30 minutes before we did. Their fries were nearly black, and when this was brought to the owner's attention, we were told, "It's because the grease is dirty." After waiting well over an hour, my husband asked why we still hadn't received our food. Instead of an apology, we were treated like we were the problem. When food finally came, mine wasn't what I had ordered. I pointed that out, and the waitress--who we later learned was the owner--told me to leave. There was no apology. She later dropped a discounted bill on the table with a dismissive "There," and walked away. Afterward, my husband tried to understand what had happened. He was told we had arrived after the kitchen had closed and that they had simply been too busy. Neither explanation matched what we experienced. We arrived around 7:10 (before the kitchen closed at 7:30), watched another table eat and leave before us, and the restaurant never had more than two tables eating. The conversation became even more disturbing when a man at the bar, who identified himself as a part-owner, told my husband, "We don't need your business," accused him of being rude, and the interaction escalated into what my husband perceived as a physical threat. My husband admits he was frustrated after waiting so long and after seeing me receive the wrong meal (and then I never got one at all). Anyone would have been. Frustration over poor service should never be met with blame or hostility. My husband and I have both worked in the service industry for years. We know mistakes happen. What matters is how they're handled. We expected an apology. Instead, we got excuses, blame, and hostility. After years of coming here, this experience ended our relationship with Highway 5. We won't be back.

Highway 5 is located right off the 5 on a dirt lot…read more There is plenty of parking in an unpaved lot. The building is like new and offers really fun decor. There is a small bar with about 8 stools and tall tables. There is a jukebox for playing music and a popcorn machine for all patrons. They have weekly specials so there isn't a full menu every day. We arrived on a Friday which was "Fish Fry Friday" and they were also serving either a cheeseburger or hamburger . They are a full bar and also offer draft beer. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries - it was delicious . My husband ordered the fish fry special (grouper with coleslaw and either a baked potato or fries). The grouper was lacking in salt and the tarter sauce runs on the sweeter side. We added a lot of salt and lemon juice. We both ordered a beer as well. This was a fun place to stop on the way to our cabin and we will definitely come again.

My husband and I came here for breakfast while we were in town. I think this spot is great! Service…read morewas friendly & quick, the overall vibe of this spot is cool & modern like a wine bar. It was a French inspired menus with delicious sweet & savory crepes. The parking lot is large with lots of room.

I was maybe the most hungover I have ever been in my life (not actually, but I was going through…read moreit). We ate outside on the patio. It was nice but HOT! I loved the water pitcher, because the four of us were all at least a little hungover so we were going through the water so quickly. I grabbed a lavender oat latte, which was good, but I didn't end up drinking some of it because of my tummy :/ Jo got a chai, which was so good and I wished I got that. The flavor was so yummy and for some reason the spices seemed like they were good for my tum. For food I got the Kremer crepe. It was really good! Truly give me a crepe and I'll be happy because they feel like such a special treat. Lottie got an acai bowl which looked so good, and they said was super yummy. Jo got another crepe, but had ham, so I didn't try. Oh! and I loved the little baby salad that came with my crepe. It was literally just lettuce and a raspberry vinaigrette, but it was so yummy and exactly what I needed at that moment. Felt like it was fresh from a garden. The food took a second to come out, but I think they were understaffed and they had such a tiny kitchen. The servers were very upfront about timing, so we were honestly expecting food to take longer than it did. Happy surprise :) Overall, it was a very cute little place. I definitely would love to go back some time when I am not hungover so I get the full experience.