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!

So disappointing. The reservation was messed up, the host forgot to check the email for a whole…read moreday. It was really noisy. The waiter was condescending. The steaks were over cooked, but the appetizer and salad was good.

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....)

It was exactly what we needed. I've been before, but it's been a few years. Two of us had the…read moreblackened salmon and it was great! My husband had a filet mignon and said it was very good! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance was what you want when you go to a nice dinner while at the cabin. Honestly, it was a perfect evening. We'll be back.

Ambiance is fabulous up north setting. The bar area is very comfy, unique and cozy. The menu is…read moretraditional Minnesotan.

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.

Let me say that this place has only gotten better as it has aged. This is perhaps my favorite…read moreplace in the Brainerd Lakes Area. I recently had a really nice Boulevardier. They have increased their wine products and gotten more creative with their menu, AND they are great at making up new drinks not on the menu. What has not changed is Bill and the great staff's excitement for their product and service. You need to go here.

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!

Huge spot with outdoor patio. We stopped in on a Saturday night to check out the Elvis…read moreimpersonation performance. It was pretty good! Absolutely packed at a half hour early so be sure to come early to get a seat. We lucked out and got the last picnic table. Waitresses walk around and take orders- be prepared to wait and be patient to put your order in. Check out the online menu as menus are sparse. There are a few walk up bars to get drinks as well, quick service there. We ordered pizza and curds & it didn't take too long to get our food which was surprising and nice. Overall we had good service and pizza was pretty good too. Very nice to have outdoor seating with entertainment!

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!

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!

Always packed at the Iron Horse. Bring your appetite and prepare to have a great time!read more