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!

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've been coming to the Spaulding for 10 years now, they're always expanding their selection of…read morebeers on tap, and liquor selection. They Currently have about 20 beers on tap.They have a great pulltab selection, and there are frozen pizzas you can order. They have bingo on Sundays that is a dollar a card it's fun.

On a recent visit to Crosby, I was lucky enough to find the Spalding Bar & Lounge. This place is a…read moregem. A true "top tier" dive bar. With wonderful bartenders, an occasional pig roast, and off-sale liquor available on site, one would be hard pressed to present a better alternative for Crosby night life. My only warning: be aware of their pull tabs, they are addictive and fun. (Thankfully, all "proceeds" go to the local fire department....)

We have been going to Norway Ridge for more than 20 years. The food and service is always great…read more We went on July 16th and it was extremely warm in the restaurant. We couldn't wait leave. They had fans going but it did not help. They now charge extra if you want a dinner roll or a caesar salad. If I am paying $60 for a steak I would expect that I would get a dinner roll. Between the warm temperature and extra costs we will have to think twice if we ever go back

Food, cocktails, service and atmosphere... everything was great... the halibut picatta was…read morefabulous...

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

To be honest, I would not have expected to find such a delightful distillery in a very plain box…read morelike building in the middle of Brainerd. But oh what a great spot to stop with friends. Like wineries in the Midwest, I'm also very cautious about distilleries. Just because you can make Jenn or bourbon doesn't mean that you should. Not the case for this place. We tried an assortment of cocktails. I ordered one variation of a Manhattan and really enjoyed it. This place is punching above its weight. Highly recommend stopping in.

Only one of the few restaurants in breezy point available if you are looking for somewhere to go…read moreout for drinks and food. The food is basic bar food so not amazing but fills the cravings when you don't want to cook yourself. The area is very nice, dock your boat or walk by, seating indoors and outdoors. Sit inside if you've had too much sun. Live concerts and many events happening all the time. Good vibes. Great place for parents to come chill and have a drink after spending time with the kids all day. Kids can play on beach while parents sit and relax. They have a huge bonfire outside for anyone to enjoy. You can enjoy the beach without buying anything from the restaurant too.

My family has been vacationing at Breezy Point for over a decade. We always love stopping in to…read moreDockside for a drink and some appetizers. Today we were helped by Bella who was so kind and personable. She is an absolute joy! Bella not only helped us with great customer service, but she also suggested some hidden gems in the area to check out. The food was tasty, and the drinks were cold. If you're in the area, stop by for friendly service and good atmosphere. You won't be disappointed!

General - I had a work conference onsite in May and stayed onsite with family while attending the…read moreconference. Location - You have to drive for a bit outside of Brainerd/Baxter but you are right on the beautiful shores of Gull Lake. If you don't know anything about Gull Lake, it is one of the top lakes in the area. Big and beautiful lake - great for boating, fishing and swimming. Rooms & Building - This place has been around for quite some time and still gives off those old school lake resort vibes. I used to come here as a kid for a weekend getaway and some of the things have not changed one bit. Ha. All in all, they have kept up with maintenance for the most part. The rooms do show wear and tear but for how old they buildings actually are, you would expect worse. I kind of like the old-fashioned classic look - gives the building more history and a story than if they would bulldoze it and build modern. Amenities - The resort is loaded with things to do including a full-size gymnasium and ball court, a couple pools, arcade, hot tub, outdoor recreational activities, golf course, etc. Food - There are a few bars and restaurants onsite. We got pizza one night for dinner at the poolside restaurant and it was pretty good. Large size and priced very fairly for resort food. Vibe - Easy going and super friendly staff. No complaints. Reality vs. Online - Pictures that I saw on their website and online matched the quality and condition of the hotel and rooms in-person. No surprises. Price & Final Verdict - It is a classic location in the heart of Brainerd Lakes. It is different than just a "hotel stay" or smaller resort stay. It is a unique experience that one should not miss. Give it a try - great place for a weekend getaway with family and/or friends.

Had a fun weekend trip up here! I would say the main plus of this place is that they seem pretty…read morelaid back, and you have a lot of freedom to do what you want. We didn't want to pay the equipment rental prices so we brought in our own inflatable kayak, and didn't get in any trouble. It's a beautiful lake, and we really enjoyed the view from the upper level deck near the Pizza place, which definitely had a good pizza! They gave us the wrong one, so I don't know what we actually got, but it was good. Thankfully they let us in to eat Pizza because upon arrival their system was down and we couldn't check into our room. The worker behind the counter seemed to be doing the absolute best minimum and wasn't super friendly. After lunch we checked back in and thankfully there was a much more competent and friendly person there to help us out. The system was still partially down, but he was able to give us some details on the status of our room and encouraged us to still enjoy all the amenities until we could check in. As another review mentioned the shower head was uncomfortably low for me, but I'm 6'6" tall so it's probably fine for most people. The indoor pool is quite nice and not overly chlorinated, no burning eyes from the fumes is great. My last thing is the way finding. I think part of it was the room we got (162). It was completely alone and not by any other rooms which made it hard to fine. Also certainly not as good of a view as upper level rooms. But in general there was very little signage and a lot of confusing stairwells with unknown destinations. We only stayed for the weekend, but I didn't feel very confident finding my way even at the end of our stay, so I feel like there could be an improvement there. It seems to be a good value for the money in this area and I would say it's worth checking out!

TRASH!!! Food took a lifetime to come out!!! I could have went ANYWHERE else and ordered and HAVE…read moreEATEN by now!!! The food was MID no cap!!! Thank goodness for the music playing because that is the ONLY redeeming quality of this HELLHOLE!!! Waiter was chill. Wouldn't come if you ENJOY your life!!! ‍‍‍

Amazing food. Great service. The Ambiance is great for people who love sports and don't mind…read morenoise. I appreciate the late hours of being open. I also appreciate the owner is present many days, and is sociable. Thank you. You also have the best Thanksgiving dinner around. Highly recommend people check it out and perhaps get some to go!