Love how cozy it is! Great coffee, great food, great owners! A great escape for us who WFH, who…read moreneed a change of scenery every once in awhile. Comfortable chairs, free WiFi, and relaxing music. My new go-to spot. 100/10 stars

What a great new addition to the town square. Perfect for a date night or a "WFH" day if you're a…read moreremote worker. The menu looks delicious food wise - we didn't try anything this trip but came for the espresso martinis and they did not disappoint. They use 5 rocks distillery liquors and they are so good. Staff (owner herself) is so friendly and welcoming, making sure you're accommodated. Highly recommend visiting here and getting off the lake any time of day to make the trip!

Everything about our meal was perfect!…read more Background: we've been to almost every restaurant within 30 miles of Crosslake, most many times. We somehow missed this place. We would rank this meal as one of our best in the area. I had the crab cake sandwich, upgraded to include the dinner salad. The sandwich is one of the best things I've ever eaten. And, am pretty sure the amazing blu cheese dressing was house made. I tasted my husband's food, and can confirm... his cheeseburger upgraded to have the Cesar salad and the shrimp bisque was FANTASTIC!!! Will definitely be back!

So many things to tell you(long post), I was searching the area near our summer rental for a good…read morespot for my birthday dinner. As I read the menu for this restaurant, I was getting that excited feeling that I stumbled upon a place where they really know good food. The Italian nachos looked promising as well as the reuben egg rolls. Sandwiches, wraps, burgers, oooh! What's this is see? Omaha Hereford ribeye? IMHO black angus is highly overrated. I love a good heffer! So we seat ourselves, the place is popping busy, they're having an all you can eat crab leg special this Friday night. We start ordering off the menu. Beverages to start, nothing fancy, just a good local craft beer and a summer mocktail. Appetizers, my birthday, I get to choose. I decided on the reuben egg rolls. For the main course, my bride orders the sirloin and I order the ribeye, we both get salad. The egg rolls arrive first, looking very homemade. OMFG, they are soooo good. Watch out for the juicy squirt (fresh sauerkraut). Ok, house salad - you'd think nothing special needs to be said about a house salad, we'll let me tell you, house made croutons, house made dressings. It's these small little touches that make a big difference. The steaks were fantastic, the sides perfectly done. The service- on point. The only drawback was the little black flies bugging my legs throughout our visit. But hey, it's northern Minnesota, it comes with the territory and can be easily fixed with a couple of Vector or Lavex bug catchers. Overall, I shall finish pontificating. My suffencies have been sorrencified!

Wonderful dinner! Great service, exceptional quality!!! It was so I've to enjoy an evening where…read moreyou did NOT have to eat pub food!

A quick update. Norway has a new chef and some fun new specials. It beyond that things are the same…read morebut more consistent. I have had really good experiences with the Pork, Duck, Salmon, and Walleye. The only cons for me are the ribs (which are done the way they have always have and I just don't like the style, it's too much like ham for me) and the Ribeye (I'm not a fan of the blackening and there is usually too much fat for me). Beyond those two, you should come here for the best Supper Club vibe up here. Order a Martini or Manhattan up (you get the mixer and extra drink). Stay for a Brandy Alexander or other ice cream drink.

Looking for a finer dining spot up north? This is your place…read more Looking for the best sunset in the Brainerd lakes are? You've hit the jackpot, come here. Want to experience Darrell's cocktails at the best tiki bar in the Crosslake area? Nailed it! Come here for the views, the atmosphere, and the up north style ambiance. If you're coming to eat and want to sit down, either call ahead to get a table especially in summer months or be prepared to wait or get turned away. They can really only take so many tables in a day/night and aren't afraid to turn people away if they have to. Some times service can be very slow here but if you're patient the drinks are great and the food is quite tasty. I can't rave enough about the tiki bar and lake front seating area. This is a must stop place if you are up north and want a drink. Darrells margaritas and bloody Mary's will send you on your way for a fun day in the sun or a nap - ha! Sit back, relax, get sunburnt, and watch the sunset.

The duck wontons were pretty good. The nachos were not hot, the chicken piccata was overcooked,…read morethe noodles were really overcooked. The Parmesan walleye was over breaded, not real hot, and I can't even speak about what they called risotto.. Over all too much money for the product, service staff inexperienced, I expected more but it is a tourist trap.

Great atmosphere inside and out including friendliness from the staff…read more Maybe because it was just opened and not aired out from night before, but every time someone moved open the hanging plastic when going in or out of cool storage a funky smell seemed to whaft our way. It was like old bar rags smell. Still though it was goos beer, nice people and fun place with lots of indoor and outdoor seating options.. with out without games and cozy fires.

Love this place! Nice place to stop for a quick drink while we're up north. There's always someone…read moregoing wild with their Touch Tunes.

The Lake's area best Asian food hands down!…read more Our first visit was perfect. Service was outstanding, attentive, friendly and prompt. Three dining areas and each was setup such that table conversation was easy and clear. The two story, clean, appropriately lit spaces in this log building invite you to relax and enjoy yourself. Drink & food orders easy and menu explanations were concise and descriptive. Entrees of sesame chicken and sweet & sour chicken, with egg rolls, wontons and the out of this world bacon fried rice. While we were skeptical about the rice our server assured us it was delicious and she was absolutely correct! Portions were generous, egg rolls were the best we've had anywhere in America. The batter was light, crunchy and nary a trace of oil, cooked to perfection. Wontons were killer and all the sauces were spot on and truly complimented each dish. We had leftovers and added a takeout order (generous) of the bacon fried rice. And all the food was as good the next day. Our dessert was a vanilla flan that honestly was the first time either of us had one. And we were floored at how good it was and laughed as we took a photo of the empty plate, but included the first picture I forgot I had taken. Delicious, light and smooth, it's another new favorite. The Chef and staff have created a menu that's rare in our area in a friendly atmosphere, in a warm, inviting rustic setting. We're looking forward to many more trips and exploring the rest of this Chef's menu.

Oh my gosh!!! This place is amazing....its beautiful inside...was not expecting that. The food was…read morehomemade and delicious. Friendly wait staff. Highly recommend.

A little known fact about me is that I lived in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for some of my adult life…read more Northern Minnesota to be exact. It didn't take long for me to crave some of the flavors of Tex Mex that was so abundant back in Texas where I lived. My friends suggested I give Zorbaz a chance and it is still a place I like to visit when I go back. What they are known for here is Mexican food and pizza. Weird combo, but it hits the spot. You can get the best of both worlds if you order the Mexican pizza which is basically a taco salad on a pizza. It is one of my go to items here. They do put alot of focus on the Mexican food side of the menu with items you would expect like quesadillas, burritos, tacos, etc. Is it authentic or close to what I get back home? Nah. It's still tasty food and gets the job done. They also have a very impressive tap beer selection with beers from all over. When in MN, I will always go with a Michelob Golden though! They have locations throughout MN but I've only been to the location on Cross Lake. I'll continue coming back if in the area.

We were here twice in the first week of August 2025. Both times excellent! First time chicken bbq…read morepizza is a must by my oldest son & the Bun Zpecial by my husband and littlest boy. I love the CHIPZ, ZALZA & COLORADO HATCH GREEN CHILI! The second visit we had Nachoz (beef) & pepperoni & zauzage (always a solid hit!!) We have loved Zorbaz since well ... forever.

Came up north for the weekend and this was our dinner of choice. Mission has been around awhile…read moreand has good vibes, friendly staff and great dependable food. We started with their spicy cranberry margarita and it was perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy. I love when a marg comes in a pint glass so I don't have to worry about knocking over a marg glass! We had the buffalo cauliflower bites as a starter-so yummy and fresh. We asked for ranch and blue cheese and they were both a great addition. For dinner, we had a burger, tacos and the pizza fries. I had the street corn burger and it was loaded with chunky sauces and perfectly meaty crispy fresh fries. Really reasonable prices and a nice clean place. Def recommend!

Just not there on food quality I ordered a Hamburger f.o. Pickles mustard ketchup the usual…read moreburger comes out no picked what the F---k call over waitress were my pickles! Sir the owner dose not like pickles so what your customers do ! She walked away last time I will go back!! You don't serve pickles in your Bloody Marys nope bye

Not great food in a loud environment and long waits for items to come out. They do live music at…read moretimes but without that there are not many reasons that outweigh eating at home. We ordered a couple pizzas which took a good bit of time to come out and little taste in the crust (plus they were thin and heavily cooked so it was more of a cracker). The drink options are not listen anywhere so they just have your standard options. Venue was very loud and even though we were inside, our table was bothered by several flies. Plus the "plates" we got were tiny styrofoam and only worked okay because the pizza slices were so small. On the bright side however, the prices were not that high at least averaging around $10-12 per person and soda at $3

A group of us from our cabin crew regularly visit this local hotspot in the summer. It's right off…read moreCrosslake and the Whitefish chain. They've got a small harbor to dock your boat and walk right up to the restaurant if you come by sea. Otherwise, it's easy to access from the local highways around. The atmosphere during the summer months is always buzzing and happy. Plenty of people coming to relax from a long drive north or from a warm day on the lake. It's a great spot for local musicians that play to entertain the seasonal visitors and the regulars from town alike. Tonight was a typical busy summer night. The outdoor seating is first come, first served, so we waited around to grab a table in the sunshine. Our waitress was great and, as busy as she was, was really attentive to us. We never spent too much time without something to drink. She also took our order quickly and the food came out in a really reasonable time for it being packed. The food was delicious! We had a variety of dishes at our table, from a stir fry to pizza to a gluten free "wrap" platter. I had a Bilski Burger covered with cheese, bacon, and "Gold sauce". A side of tots to complement it. The burger was cooked wonderfully and tasted fantastic. Everyone had great food and we all pretty much finished it all up. I'll continue to come back to Moonlite Bay. It's a great place and I've not been disappointed yet (over 7 years coming up here). If you're in the area, stop in and enjoy the atmosphere and food!

Had a 16oz latte - was good - nice and smooth. My wife said the iced mocha was very good as well…read more Service was good too and it has an outdoor area to relax (indoor seating too with games and what not). The candy selection looked good too and they have sandwiches.

Ran by the awesome people who used to own Crosslake Coffee!…read more Coffee is great- I had a latte. Also tried their fancy ice cream creations. While it tasted awesome, wish they had more kinds. Also, the container it came in was kind of hard to eat out of!