The chicken wings here are OUTSTANDING! They are crispy on the outside and stay tender on the…read moreinside. Plus they have so many different sauces to choose from, you can't go wrong. Beyond the wings, our sandwiches (with chips and fries) were delicious and filling. The service was all super friendly and helpful. It can get busy here, especially since it's one of restaurants that stays open year round, but lake country is all about relaxing and taking your time. They have TVs all over, making it a perfect spot to watch a game. Seriously recommend giving them a try!

I had an opportunity to try Tavern 203 in Nevis this weekend. I've heard good things from family…read moreand so I thought we'd give it a try. We wanted to start off with the scotch eggs, but they were not temporarily available so we had the fried pickles which came very quickly. I am a pickle fan by nature and the fried pickles were good. They came with a spicy sauce which was a find complement but a little too spicy so we got an order ranch dressing as well. My understanding is the pickles are a little thicker than they used to be, but I was fine with what we got. Shortly after getting the appetizer we placed our order for entrées. Unfortunately, this is where things deteriorated, apparently due to problems in the kitchen. The entrées were delayed by 30-45 minutes. We eventually got a side salad and a Caesar salad. Neither salad was anything special, but nurishing. The artichoke pizza finally came and was quite good. The pizza was an artichoke and spinach paste base with chicken, caramelized onions, and mozzarella on top. This was hot and flavors a lot of artichoke, chicken, caramelized onion, and mozzarella were all distinct. The tavern burger that came next was plentiful and tasted good, but was slightly overdone from the temperature requested. The tater tots with the burger were warm, but could have definitely been hotter. The service throughout was mostly attentive, but clearly struggling with the kitchen service issues and didn't have much to tell us through most of the meal. The restaurant was busy but not overcrowded and they had plenty of seating so I don't think this service is typical and I think we got there on a bad day. Had we been given an option a half hour into our seating we might've skipped the entrées and just ordered more appetizers if they had been quicker.

We went again. 2 nights later. :) We arrived at 4:30 on Sunday evening, and it was about 1/4 full…read more It seemed to be a little more of a family time, as the TV's were set to landscape pictures and some of the music was from a kid's movie. We both ordered burgers, one we topped with cheddar, fried onions, and green olives, the other was topped with pepper jack, bacon, fried onions, and mushrooms. Both were very good! We've decided you must have bacon on the burger. We also ordered onion rings with one of the burgers, and those were good - crispy and warm. Our server was friendly, and when we got our check, another server (the owner's mother) asked how our food was. She found out that it was our anniversary, and she brought us out a dessert. It was really sweet!

My husband and I are fairly new to the area and were looking for a place that serves good food, has…read moregood service, good selection of drinks and nice atmosphere. Ole's checked all the boxes. The food was great; walleye strips and a grilled chicken breast with veggies. My husband is trying to stick to a "heart healthy" diet and the server, Mike, was so accommodating in helping him put together the perfect meal. (The server was also the bartender and owner, nice guy). Jackie also served us and she was super nice and efficient as well. We also had the soup and salad bar which was very tasty and fresh ingredients. We will definitely be back

Ambiance - comfortable booths or tables. Clean and non-distracting atmosphere…read more Food: Excellent. I had the sausage and cheese omelet with hash browns, sourdough toast. The toast was four slices and we'll buttered. The hash browns where cut like angel hair pasta. The eggs were served medium well. Everything was good. Service: I requested salsa and Texas Pete for my hash browns. There was no hesitation on their part to supply my request. When I ran out of drink, I only had to make eye contact with the service staff, and my request was answered immediately. My take on this place overall: A family run business whose present heir manages it with an eye for detail in all its operating aspects. Perhaps not the most socially adapt, her manners are concise and committed. A great place to stop for an omelet or BLT.

Awesome food! my favorite is the classic breakfast. perfect sausage and eggs…read more service is great!! People are so nice there and caring. I would definitely go back, and it's a smaller cafe but it is comfortable!

Love this place we always go for breakfast. Food and service good. The store is so cuteread more

Food is great, service is great and cozy atmosphere is great, It's a Great place to eat.read more

The pizza we had was delicious. The fries were also good too. The cheese bites were just okay…read morethough. Service was on point. They stayed open for us so we could finish eating with our kids.

Great food and service with friendly staff! Spikes has a great variety of burgers, appetizers and…read moreamazing pizza!

I was in Park Rapids for a wedding on one of the hottest weekends of the year, and after feeling…read morelike I had been slow-roasting in the Minnesota sunshine, I needed two things: lunch and air conditioning. Rocky's caught my eye, and I'm glad it did. From the outside it's an unassuming place, but once you step in you're greeted with that old-school small-town charm that's getting harder to find. Think comfortable booths, classic décor, and the kind of atmosphere that feels like it's been bringing people together for years. The hospitality was outstanding. It seemed like every person who walked through the door was either greeted by name or welcomed like they had been coming there forever. You could tell this wasn't just a restaurant, it was part of the community. The menu is packed with comfort food. Along with burgers, sandwiches, baskets, and hearty entrées, they offer a great lineup of specialty pizzas, build-your-own options, fresh salads, and a smorgasbord of appetizers from cheese curds and onion rings to wings, mozzarella sticks, and other favorites that made it hard not to order more than I needed. The whole menu felt thoughtfully put together, like the owners actually know what people enjoy eating instead of trying to be like every other place. I ordered a pizza and salad, and both were excellent. The pizza had a flavorful crust, plenty of toppings, and tasted like the kind of pie people keep coming back for. The salad was fresh and a perfect complement on a hot summer day. One of my favorite parts, though, was simply looking around the room. There were families sharing lunch, couples on midday dates, retirees catching up over coffee, and friends enjoying a meal together. It was a snapshot of small-town Minnesota at its best. If you find yourself in Park Rapids, whether you're headed to the lakes, Itasca, or just passing through.....Rocky's is worth the stop. Great food, genuine hospitality, and the kind of place that reminds you why local restaurants are often the best part of the trip

Wow, spent the weekend in park rapids and Itasca park and glad me made this one of our choices. Now…read moreit's a must with any future visit to or through this area.

A hidden gem! We had the Rib basket w/ fries & coleslaw and BLT w/ Tots... the food tasted…read moreamazing! Super friendly staff and great service.

Ribs weren't fresh but rather frozen or refrigerated and warmed before serving…read more At least the last time I was there the restroom was filthy. They should hang a sign stating "We aim to please. You aim too please!" With that you can imagine what it smelled like.

Delicious BBQ! Service was quick and food was excellent. The ribs were our favorite by far, the…read moremeat was so flavorful and fell right off the bone. Appreciated that they precut them for us! Pork, chicken and brisket sandwiches all good. Coleslaw and beans were delicious!

So good!!! The ribs were perfectly cooked/ cut , so perfect for sharing. The beans and coleslaw…read moredefinitely homemade flavors. Service was quick. We also had the chicken ( fabulous), brisket (yummy) and pulled pork (great) I have no negatives!! Went to a park close by for a BBQ picnic. Can't wait to go back!!!