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    Poplar Haus

    4.5 (52 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bob S.

    We tried this spot while staying nearby for a long ski weekend. It's about 30 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais, right off the road at Poplar Lake. There was plenty of parking out front, even during the Saturday evening dinner rush. The decor is open but still warm and fun. The staff were very welcoming and the have a full bar and some good draft beers. We went with Castle Danger Cream ale, and started with Fried Pickles, which were very good. For dinner we ordered the Haus Burger, the Walleye Po' Boy, and a fried chicken/mashed potato/corn bowl thing that I forget the name of. Both sandwiches were really good. The bowl thing got mixed reviews but I thought it was solid. For dessert we ordered cheese cake and carrot cake - both of which were delicious. We had a very nice meal and plan to try in again in the summer.

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    Mary K.

    More like 4.5 on the gunflint trail where food is scant and mediocre at best Great venue overlooking the lake. Nice indoor spots but patio is sooo nice if it's warm. The grapefruit marg was delicious and nuanced. The old fashioned was very worthy. Limited menu but there were a ton of upscale touches on high quality ingredients. Best walleye for freshness and flavor but the touches of a pickled fennel and a tarragon slaw and aioli with a soft high quality bun put it right on top. The fries were very thin sliced oven fries which were a revelation. Walleye chowder would have been 5 star but for overly salty bit delicious homemade croutons. Our server Casey was amazing and she made the whole experience even better. I believe this is the best place to go on the gunflint trail for a lovely meal and service.

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    Scott G.

    Probably the best lunch on our trip. This is a jem in the north woods. Definitely worth a stop.

    Sue S.

    I never visited this location in its previous form when it was the Windigo Lodge. But from what my husband tells me, it was quite a dump with no windows (which makes no sense give the gorgeous lake outside). But I can tell you this: in its current form, the Poplar Haus is completely worth the stop and also completely surprising. The Gunflint Trail is not where I expect to find amazing cocktails that we would happily pay $10 a pop for, nor one of the best cheeseburgers I have ever had. But that's totally what we got. So first, the space. It's lovely. There are gorgeous huge windows facing the lake and outside seating if the weather and the bugs want to cooperate. There's lots of woodwork, a huge fireplace, the coolest coffee table made of driftwood and art from some of our favorite local artists. It's very tastefully done and very elegant. There's also a bar dog! Second the cocktails: everything we had was so good that we basically ordered a second round immediately. My husband had the mule (some variation of the Moscow mule, I can't remember what it was called). My brother in law had the old fashioned and declared that it was excellent. And the mango margarita was also a hit at our table. And finally, the food. I ordered the cheeseburger, which is juicy, flavorful and somehow feels like the cheese is melded throughout the meat. It almost was like a Juicy Lucy but without one big glob of cheese in the middle. The bun was perfectly toasty and boy was that a good burger. I upgraded to the parmesean tots, which were SO good (though the curry ketchup was not my favorite - I just used regular ketchup). My mother in law got the salad which was humongous and totally gourmet. And the soup of the day, which was a walleye chowder, was also declared to be delicious. The only other thing I remember is the brussell sprouts (awesome) and the fries, which were unique and almost like thick potato chips that were still potato-ey in the middle. YUM. The menu isn't big but man is it good. No room for dessert. It's a delight to know there is such a high-end meal available on this part of the Trail. Service was great and the bar staff was super nice and friendly. We will surely be back.

    Inside dining.  Great atmosphere.
    Lynn M.

    Three nights in a row. Limited menu but full service bar and an insatiable view. Staff is like family. But 3 nights in a row might be part of that ....

    Christopher C.

    This is such an incredible place - the atmosphere, the service and the food is outstanding! Looking at the view of the lake - and sipping a Mango Margarita - it's like a kiss from Jesus! Definitely make a stop at this wonderful place on the Gunflint Trail. Xoxo

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    Go to place on the Gunflint trail. The owners are great as are the staff. The ambiance is really nice, and the food is quality.

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    Best place to eat on the trail! Love the duck wings and tater tots with a great deck over looking Poplar Lake

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    My wife and I drove up from Gran Marais and it was well worth the trip up the GunFlint! The short ribs and Brussels! DELICIOUS!

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    Gun Flint Tavern

    Gun Flint Tavern

    3.5
    (278 reviews)
    22.3 mi
    $$

    We were touring the North Shore before my son's wedding and stopped in to Gun Flint Tavern in Grand…read moreMarais.The experience overall was a really enjoyable one. Our entire party of 7 ordered the Tavern Burger with garlic aioli and a side of their homemade kettle chips, and it did not disappoint. The burger was juicy and flavorful, and the garlic aioli added just the right kick without overpowering everything. Despite some medium wells,well done or still mooing ,the cooks got it right.The kettle chips were crisp, well-seasoned, and tasted fresh.It was definitely a step above your typical side.The waitress boasted about them not having fryers.It thought this was cool. They did lose a star for a filthy high chair and not having a table big enough for a party of 8. One of the highlights was the setting. From our table, we had a clear view of Lake Superior, which made the whole meal feel a little more special. It's hard to beat good food paired with that kind of scenery. The service here was great. Our waitress was kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. It was a relaxed, satisfying meal in a beautiful spot. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Grand Marais.We all agreed this is one of the best burgers we have eaten in a while.

    We didn't eat here, but it smelled really good. I noticed they don't have many reviews, so check…read morethem out. I gave 3 stars. We went in. It took maybe 4 minutes to get acknowledged for a seat. The two things we wanted on the menu were out, which is a great sign! If in doubt check it out. Like I said, it smelled wonderful. I'm not comfortable leaving more stars because we didn't have anything.

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    Barrel aged craft cocktails - I started with the Manhattan and never wavered.
    Barrel aged craft cocktails - I started with the Manhattan and never wavered.
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