Been up here for dinner for at least 3 years in a row now. Fall color trips. Last two visits…read morewe've had the same dishes. Duck legs chicken wings, Doll had the BLT. Duck wings? Way too big for duck wings, but mighty tasty, tangy Asian sauce, crispy, and sesame seeds. Excellent wings. The BLT with the fig jam and a little bit of spice, killer. Tater tot's with the parmesan cheese dusting and the curry ketchup, excellent. Some of the best food on the trail, hands down. White Pine pizza is a close leader, gotta say.

Such a gem up in the gunflint area. Friends and I stopped by for lunch after hiking Magnetic Rock…read more We have a variety of dietary restrictions (gf, df, and vegetarian) and EVERYBODY was happy! Their drinks are fun and delightful, the service was solid, and they have a beautiful back porch area that you can sit on and enjoy the stunning views. They've also got board games if you really want to park and hang for a little while! I'm excited for the next time I'm in the area to get to visit this gem again.

Nice cabin look and decorations and pictures in the restaurant and a good place to stop for food…read more Food is good quality and comes relatively quick, good service.

The waitstaff is great. Food good and we just had Malts they are fantastic. We had a blueberry,…read morestrawberry, and maple. And an order of fries. Was nice after a long hard day of work. The fun stuff on the walls make for good conversation. We will be back. I just wish the cashier was not so off putting. But everything else is great. We ate the three times this week. And two of the times. Was a good cashier. So that was a nice experience

Neither of us drink, but we were intrigued with Voyageur Brewing Company and their promise of…read morehomemade bread made from the leftover spent grain from their brewing process. We decided to visit after a light lunch for some additional snacks on an early Tuesday afternoon and this place was not busy at all. I think there was only a single other party inside other than us - this is definitely more of a dinner and evening establishment. Cheese Curds ($12) - An order comes with a small pile of perfectly battered and fried cheese curds. The batter kind of sticks multiple curds together into clusters, but the glue comes only from the batter, not from the cheese. None of them leak out or are gooey at all. Instead, the interior is warmed through and only melted a bit, allowing the firm texture of the cheese curd to come through. It's even slightly squeaky from how fresh they are. They have a good light crisp on the exterior and great overall texture. The curds come with a side dip that's sweet, fruity, and slightly smoky. I'm usually fan of a fruity or acidic side to balance out how fatty the fried cheese is, but I don't think this one requires the sauce at all. (4/5) Bread ($2) - This is essentially an extra order of bread for the Voyageur Picnic Board. Luckily we were able to order these as a side. And they were totally not worth it. An order includes 5 slices of a small baguette-style bread that's really dense and chewy. It's served cold and tastes completely like dough conditioner - think cheap grocery store-style bread. It honestly is so strong of a taste that I don't believe that it's homemade at all - and if it's homemade, it's one of the worst homemade breads I've ever eaten. It's clearly not meant to be eaten by itself. I can't help but think we were dumb to visit specifically for the bread. Considering this is not on the actual menu and we had to special order it, I'm going to pretend this doesn't exist and not include it in my final rating. (1/5) Again, we don't drink at all, so I can't comment on the quality of the beer served at Voyageur Brewing Company. I did quite like the cheese curds, so I'll be leaving this as a 4* review. Bathrooms - Two larger ones Note: Voyageur Brewing Company charges a 2.92% credit card fee. This is disclosed on their menu. Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5

Worked perfect for 5. Bench like seating. Good service. Waited accommodating. Offered beer tastes…read more Collage of food. Overall good tasting. Fresh. Tacos, Margherita flatbread, quesadilla. Beers. lots of choices. Definitely sample if you are unsure. It's got a nice atmosphere. Large amount of seating. Desserts- crème brûlée decent. Not a 10 but a strong 7. The interesting ice cream choice. Sweet and Savory.

Always end our week long camping trip here and the food is excellent!! Burgers and pizza are…read moreawesome!! Hope they are open this year because they have been closed because of covid.

It was close to where we were which made it perfect for our intentions - a quick breakfast! It was…read moreempty when we got there so our food was pretty quick but averagely average. Delicious but for $10 I could have made it for myself and my family at home. Did the trick and I left fu but really it was nothing special!!

Stopped at Insula for lunch and a refreshing beverage. Eli, our waiter was very helpful with…read moreexplanations of drinks and lunch options. My cousin enjoyed a Cosmo and I tried the gin with cranberry juice. Both so refreshing on a sunny late summer day! We decided to try the cauliflower wings as an appetizer. The breading was very light and the cauliflower still slightly crunchy and were dipped in the Korean bbq sauce and served with a yummy blue cheese dressing. So glad we tried them! Food order included the bison burger with sweet potato fries and a steak southwest bowl with a spicy ranch dressing. The steak was cooked to perfection and the bowl was delicious! We've never been disappointed here. We will be back!

We visited late afternoon on 9-15-26. We had some very good and unusual dishes. Service was fine,…read moreand delivery of the food was quick. If I have one complaint, I ordered a Caesar Salad. As I know it, one of the primary ingredients of a Caesar Salad is anchovies; yet I had to pay $3.00 extra to get 4 or 5 uncut strips. Not a deal breaker, but at the price of the salad, I don't think it was a necessary charge. In spite of that, if I find myself in Ely again, I will dine there again.

What a great find! The fish and chips were excellent, crispy, flavorful, and not overly greasy. I…read moreenjoyed the trout while my partner chose the herring, and both were outstanding. We initially stopped here because the well-known Angry Trout Cafe next door no longer allows dogs, and we're glad we did. We were able to enjoy a relaxing meal with our dog on the front patio, which made the experience even better. This place is a true hidden gem that deserves far more attention. Delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and dog-friendly outdoor seating make it an easy recommendation.

Was really not expecting since it's to order bunch of fried seafood of choice but OMG, the fish and…read moreshrimp we ordered were soooo fresh and plump that we had to go back for dinner. So simple yet so tasty, the quality is crazy. Very fast service too with lots of seating and crowded during meal hours.

Our dinner was excellent and the atmosphere and staff were warm and welcoming. We highly recommend…read moreRaven Rock Restaurant and when we return to the area in the future Skyport Lodge seems like a wonderful place to stay.

Great stop off find on our way from our cabin stay to grand marais. It was our first time visiting…read moreand the bartender was also the server for the bar tops. He did a great job on a very busy shift. He handled all our requests and provided good insight on the menu. Food was excellent (both our kids ate their full meal which is a win!) and they had a small but solid beer list. We will definitely be returning next time we are in the area. Highly recommend! *of note, plan for a wait on busier nights. They have a game room and had a bonfire going and poured drinks for us while we waited. Wasn't an issue for us, but the wait was about 40min and climbing.

We visited with a group for lunch and unfortunately it did not meet our expectations. The food took…read morea very long time to come out (around 45 minutes) and it seemed to mostly be frozen food items made in the fryer - very institutional tasting. Maybe the breakfast is where they shine, but I'd recommend looking for somewhere else to have lunch in the area.

Food was great. Cute place with great staff. Locals are very friendly and fun.We even stayed for…read moreBingo

Good food except for the fact that the "black raspberry" ice cream flavor doesn't taste like…read moreraspberry or blackberry but is actually just blueberry. Why not just call it blueberry? I don't know.

Order at the counter and wait for the food. The sandwiches were good but not fast. Many people…read morewere enjoying coffee.

As we continue our motorhome journey, we are staying in Grand Marais for three nights. Nice walk…read morefrom campground into town. We decided to go up to the Raven's Nest. Was surprised to see some live music taking place. The guitar player was so good, we closed the place. The bartender was very good. I started with two Old Fashions and his pours were very good, but this comes with a price. Cant remember the exact price, but considering the pour, not a bad deal. We ended up having several more drinks...we were into the whole vibe! Had some great conversations. Here's the kicker...got up the next morning and I was missing a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. I looked everywhere. When we walked into town, I go into the Gun Flint and ask the bartender if she could check to see if anyone had found them. My wife and I were saying "right, in this day and time, who turns in a pair of found Ray Bans". The bartender, i think her name was Jennica, took the time to check in the office and then go upstairs to the Nest. I was in shock that she came back with my sunglasses! The guy who cleans up at night (Lennie?) found them and turned them in. The music was great, the drinks were great. Service was excellent.

We spent Friday and Saturday evenings at the bar for dinner, and what stood out most wasn't just…read morethe great food--it was the people. My husband loved the walleye, and everything we had was excellent. Sitting at the bar gave us a chance to watch your team in action. The food runners were so jolly and so interested in making sure you got exactly what you ordered. We noticed the same dishwasher working incredibly hard both nights, and it was obvious that every person plays an important role. The friendly bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and support staff all worked together seamlessly with genuine pride and teamwork. Great restaurants don't happen by accident. It's clear the manager has built a culture where everyone supports one another and truly cares about the guest experience. We travel extensively, and seeing a team like this is rare. Gun Flint Tavern is a place we always recommend to anyone visiting Grand Marais, and after another wonderful weekend, we'll continue doing exactly that. We can't wait to come back!