I've visited Rendezvous many times over the last 6 years including a week ago. I, along with…read morefriends, have always remarked that the staff is friendly (especially the young lady who has been there for six years, I believe), polite and knowledgeable. Their beer offerings are varied and quality (including the bottled root beer). Plus, the place (tables/restroom/glassware) is always clean. I'll be in the area again this fall and plan on visiting at least a few times. Give it a try!

Very nice brewery with great tasting beer. I had two different beers that were very good. Twilight…read moreand Scampfire were tasty.

Great margaritas, outdoor band, relaxed atmosphere! They're making me say 85 words now I don't…read morethink I can think of that many words to say.

They had live music and good beer. Eat before you get there and whatever you do, please don't order…read morethe loaded nachos which are 12 dollars more than Taco Bell with less food. Yikes

Very friendly staff & outgoing gregarious brewmaster made for a pleasant visit the evening we hit…read morethem up just before closing time. We got some of their Mud Lake Brown, as it was the only dark'ish brew they had on hand. As someone whose libation du jour is porter or stout, this paucity of dark brews is notable. Nonetheless, the Mud Lake Brown proved to be a fine draft. It has plenty of roasty notes in its flavor profile & a slightly yeastier than expected front end. Body was light, so could make a pleasant all-afternoon sipper. I've had a taste of their limited run Thin Mints brew, which is their Mud Lake Brown doctored with the Thin Mints GS cookies. I've only two words on that selection: "Amazing!!!" and "Exquisite!". It's a shame the Thin Mints brew isn't a full time player on 14 Lakes' roster. Reports on their Peanut Butter Porter were also solidly in the positive realm. So this little gem of a craft brewery hidden away in the north woods is producing some mighty tasty alternatives to the commercial big boys' generic offerings. Check them out if you're in the area, but be aware their hours are somewhat limited.

Beer is mediocre at best. We sat at the bar and the owner did at least a 5 minute monologue on the…read morebands they hired for the weekend, including how much she paid for each, BEFORE she took our drink order. She continued to yak about herself for awhile. Most annoying service ever!!!!

This was a great stop. Awesome atmosphere, good service and sublime food and beer. Don't miss out…read moreon the beer cheese appetizer! We also had a carnivore pizza and it was really good pizza. I'm rarely a 5 star giver, but revel deserves it. Every beer we had was excellent!

this was a very cute brewery with a lot of options and some yummy food. They have a lot of fun…read moregames and it is a fun place to go with a group. You order at the counter and food is brought out to you. The pepperoni pizza was decent, but nothing crazy. The pickle pizza was absolutely delicious and unique, although I think the chicken tasted a little bit burnt. I would definitely order the pickle pizza again, although I would likely ask for no chicken. The prices for the pizza were also a little bit elevated, although although the brews were very fairly priced. We tried a flight of four for $13 and that was a great value. There were some very unique flavors and something for everyone which we really liked. I also appreciated that they let you keep the card with the selected flavors on it so you know which ones you have. I would definitely stop by here again.

We stopped here while passing through town on our way home from Lake of the Woods - such a cute…read morelittle place to stop and eat! Tons of seating inside for being small and a patio! For a BBQ place, there wasn't a smoke smell, but the food tasted smoky which makes us wonder if it was liquid smoke being used vs smoking the meat. I had the pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend had the create your own bowl (Mac and cheese with burnt ends). While I thought my sandwich was great, his bowl was pretty greasy and wasn't his favorite meal. The house chips were good though. Our server was really nice, and the food came out fast for being busy. We could only find street parking since it was in a "downtown" part of town.

We were visiting from Chicago and heard Piggy was great. We ordered at the bar and took it to go…read morebecause of the heat and 4 antsy children. The bar service was attentive, helpful and lovely to make small talk with while we waited for the food. The ambience was fun - great music, clean bar and they offered clever merch. The food ended up just ok. We ordered multiple pulled pork and a few beef brisket sandwiches. Corn bread, coleslaw and Mac Cheese. The meat was dry - we didn't have any sauce. The coleslaw was good. The kids liked the Mac and cheese. Overall our rating was ok and decided that eating in the restaurant is likely a better culinary experience.

Love the Bemidji orange! Fun little brewery, glad we got to stop by and get some drinks to go.read more

I visited Bemidji Brewing before a hockey game in town. It's a beautiful, small town brewery with…read moresome fantastic tasting beers. It's got a great variety for all those who enjoy a good craft beverage. The staff is extremely helpful when you need a hand picking out a favorite. The taproom is smaller, but cozy and doesn't really feel too crowded. It's a great place to visit when you're cruising through or staying an extended time. Enjoy!

My inaugural visit was the Baxter location and all subsequent visits have been at the current…read morelocation, the former Gull Dam space. My first visit I tried a flight, including the intriguing PB & J Ale... that despite my skepticism, walked away the favorite. The beers were delicious, the beertenders friendly and helpful and the space comfortable. My six beer flight consisted of Ms Galena Sour, Boom Lake Lager, Crow Wing Cream Ale, Lunchbucket PB & J Ale, Reefer Car Peach Wheat, & 46 North Wild Rice Ale. All the beers were delicious but I returned later that night w a buddy for a pint of Lunch bucket PB & J Ale. Definitely don't pass up Roundhouse if you're in town or passing by, cheers.

I was impressed with my night out. The roundhouse had a fun live band outside, the place was clean,…read moreplenty of entertainment including board games, ax throwing, and music. The staff is very pleasant, helpful and quick. I enjoyed having the 6-flight option, which allowed me to sip on a little of everything. They are dog friendly on the patio :)

We love Rapids Brewery!!! We've been here several times on our way up to the cabin and it's always…read morea hit! I'm not much of a drinker but the food here is amazing especially for a brewery. You order at the counter and get a buzzer then get your food from the counter when it's ready. There is ample outdoor seating and they are dog friendly which is always a plus! They often have live music outside on weekends as well. If you go on a weekend morning they have cinnamon rolls the size of your head and they are so lightweight and airy and delicious!!! The smash burger is a hit and the fries are to die for. The brisket mac and cheese is a must! such a good side to share. The mocktails and iced tea are so yummy. The Caesar salad was underwhelming and needed more dressing but does come with lots of chicken- this is an item I'd skip on the menu next time. We've gotten pizzas previously which are also good! Would highly recommend.

Excellent food, cool ambiance, no wonder it's so busy! We'll definitely be coming back.read more

There are 3 liquor stores within 4 miles of Walker with this one located in the middle of town…read more Prices are all very similar among the 3. WBS definitely has the largest wine selection. They have the only walk in beer cave and a decent selection of craft beers, including from the local brewery. I don't go to a store to make friends so I really don't care if the clerk wants to chit chat. I'm happy if they have a good selection and reasonable prices and I can get in and out quickly. If you live here or didn't stock up before you left the Cities, Walker Bay Spirits is a good option.

This is one of a couple of liquor stores in Walker, MN. I happen to prefer this one over the…read moreother. This store has a good selection of liquor, wine and beer. Now, if you have read my previous reviews, I am a bit of a snob. So, this is the place to go if you want to imbibe something a little classy (yes, they do have cheap stuff too). Their prices are average at best, but not to worry if it is the only place you can get your favorite bottle or beer. Honestly, check out both stores if you are in Walker. I mean, come on, it is not that big. You will have time! However, you will most likely be back here when your fanciness takes hold.

Great spot to grab a beer (or cider) with friends! The have a great selection of beers and also…read moresome cider options which is fun! Many of their beers were infused with different flavors and I truly loved each one. I had a blueberry lemon summer shandy and it was so refreshing! I love how strong the flavors pull through. You order up at the bar and they have a lot of seating to accommodate different group sizes which is great! They have a section of games as well and share a hallway with California burritos which I highly recommend ordering & enjoying with your beer! Be sure to stop in if you're going by!

The epitome of a Minnesota micro brewery: games, snacks, a variety of beers from sweet and light to…read moresuper pine tree IPA, and easy to order in food if you want it (in this case, from a Mexican place that's literally attached). Very family friendly, we saw plenty of kids and there's stuff for them (a variety of sodas but also they do hard seltzer cocktails that can be made NA). In general they had a slightly wider menu of cocktails than most places like this have. Staff were also super nice, even stopped by our table to take orders. The even better thing is, it's of course connected to the Cuyuna MTB system, so you can ride hard, get thirsty, then come here for beer and protein. That's what we did and we left happy.