We spent six nights in Grand Marais and found ourselves returning to The Gun Flint Tavern's Ravens…read moreNest rooftop again and again. With a rare, wind-free weekend, endless sunshine, and stunning harbor views, it felt like we had discovered one of the North Shore's best-kept secrets. The rooftop experience is truly special. The live acoustic music was outstanding and perfectly matched the relaxed lakeside atmosphere. Between the entertainment, craft beverages, and panoramic views of the harbor, it's easy to see why this has become a Grand Marais favorite. The male bartender team was exceptional hardworking, attentive, and always making eye contact to acknowledge guests, even during the busiest rushes. Their professionalism and hospitality stood out. During our six-day visit, the female bartenders seemed less engaged. That said, the overall experience was fantastic. Jeff and Susan Gecas created exactly what they envisioned when they opened The Gun Flint Tavern, a place where people can enjoy great food, craft-brewed beer, wine, live music, and one of the most beautiful views in town. The historic setting overlooking Harbor Park and Grand Marais Harbor only adds to the charm. We highly recommend stopping by for drinks, music, and the rooftop atmosphere. We moved downstairs to have dinner on the street-level bar and restaurant. Gabby is an exceptional bartender and server. He took care of every table in the restaurant effortlessly. It's not the location but truly the people that make this place such a gem.

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.

I am from Wisconsin so when I hear supper club, I have an expectation. This place did not meet my…read moredefinition of a supper club. There is no salad bar, no three bean salad, potato salad, and cole slaw on the table. That being said, we had a good experience. On arrival, we did not have a reservation. It would appear that a reservation would be a good thing because without one, we threw the host a curveball. No problem though, he politely sat us down in an area outside of the main room, which was ok for us as a family of 6, this gave us our own space to be a bit louder than the more prim and proper area filled with older clientele. They have a great selection of beverages as well as a good drink menu. Their food is priced a bit steep. I understand that all food in 2026 is expensive, but it would appear $5 less on some of the plates would have made a better impression. The preparation of the food was excellent. We had two Medium Rare steaks on our table and both were Med Rare. The other plates at our table were shrimp, juicy and not chewy and overcooked, breaded walleye, flakey and lightly breaded, and salmon with a honey glaze. All came out hot and well made. The baked potatoes were well made, clean skin, butter and sour cream for fixings. Overall it was great. Not what a Wisconsin guy would expect for a supper club, but good food and kind service.

Wow. We had some high hopes for this place. The outside was cute, they had live music playing on…read morethe patio, and their menu was promising. However, half our order wasn't even correct and we didn't have anyone consistently waiting on us, as they were so short staffed, and our waiter was very unprofessional. I ordered a Tom Collins, but received a Sex on the Beach, I'm assuming, based upon what I could taste. The waiter brought it out, he noticed it wasn't the correct drink, so he brought it back to the bar, and thirty seconds later, brought out the exact same drink again. I gave up trying. We ordered two appetizers, and only received one. My husband's main entree was cold, I ordered the southwest chicken bites as an entree, and only received chicken tenders. No one came to check in on us consistently, no one refilled water glasses, the waiter looked and spoke to us unprofessionally (like, would literally leave in the middle of speaking to us), and the only other worker I saw looked so stressed out. The place looked so run down too. The women's bathroom literally had a whole tub in it, the sink was rusted, and the hot water tap in the sink didn't even work, so I hope the employees have another sink with access to hot water so they can properly wash their hands. Management needs to update the decor and the bathrooms. They also either need to get their asses out on the floor to assist, or turn people away if their servers are overworked and untrained like this. I love supporting small businesses, so I hate making reviews like this, but this was the worst meal we had our whole trip. Disappointed to say the least.

Stopped by on a whim. I was staying nearby and looking for a cold beer and something to eat. It was…read morealready a bit late in the evening, and I was worried I wouldn't get any food after a long day of travel. I sat at the bar, and the bartender made a delicious suggestion for both a beer and food. As a Texan, it was odd to me to be eating a BBQ pork sandwich in Canada, but it was delicious. It paired well with my beers, and was a different BBQ taste experience than I had tasted before. The bartender, Oner, turned out to be the owner, and he made a few suggestions for other places to eat at while I was in Thunder Bay. Both were excellent selections as well! Appreciative of great hospitality, cold brews, and warm food. Thanks for a great experience! ***cash only, but there is an ATM inside (didn't take my US card) or a bank next door (which did take my US card).

Black Pirate's Pub is my favourite bar to go to in downtown Thunder Bay! They always have great…read morebeers, and drinks. There is always a big list of events for each month with bands that range from punk, metal to folk/alternative rock to dance and club music!

The Foundry was a nice spot we found unexpectedly while in town gathering some camping gear. They…read morehad a basic menu and a nice ambiance inside. There were a couple of tables and it wasn't too busy but the service was a little slow. The food was the highlight of the visit and we were pleasantly surprised. My friend had the buffalo poutine fries and it was good, and I had the daily fish special that was excellent. The fish came with potato chips instead of fries, but they were house made and very good. No refills on the drinks, however prices were also decent for the area. Overall this was a solid bar menu and it looks like it can be a good time when they have live music. My only recommendation would be to address the service and add a few more options to the menu and then we have a gem.

Food was late coming and was substantially overcooked. Will not come to this restaurant again.read more

Yes - I travel for pasta…read more.. Spent the weekend at Bluefin Bay and ended up eating several time at the Grille. Consistently good food. Naturally, I had them doctor up a little combo of the seafood pasta and the chicken Alfredo. I wanted the peppers and the penne noodles. The Grille squad acquiesced and boom - best meal of my trip up the north shore. Strongly recommend a visit! Both to the Grille and the Bluefin Bay resort at large.

Great service and food was very good. Make Reservations…read morebecause they can get busy. We had reservations, showed up early and we were able to be seated.

We love this restaurant and ate there twice on our vacation! For dinner, my husband and I shared a…read moreribeye steak (a special, not on the regular menu). So flavorful and tender served with the best mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. My daughters shared the Korean flat bread and the southern chicken salad. They said both items were great. We ended with a delicious piece of cheesecake. Since we enjoyed our dinner so much we went back for lunch a couple days later!

Good service. Receptive staff. Food was good. Fried Pickles is one of the Best. Would recommend…read moreadding more vegetable sides in the main courses.

Went here with a large group - 24 adults, for dinner. They accommodated us in a private room that…read morewas perfect for our group. Our servers Abbey and a young man whose name I forgot- were absolutely outstanding. They along with other servers there took care of everything we could want. They made excellent recommendations and treated us very well. A+ service, for sure. While I would consider this establishment to be "upscale", the ambiance was very inviting and friendly, definitely not stuffy. The bar area was a bit more casual, but still nice enough for a nice evening out. Ambiance is an A. Food was incredible. The cuts of beef, from filet to Ribeye, to New York strip was extraordinary. Many from our group had the blue cheese crust option added on, and it was remarkable. Others who had a surf and turf combo said theirs was excellent as well. Not one person in our large group had anything negative to say about the entire experience. This place is a no-brainer for anyone looking for a great steak/seafood dinner and fun overall experience.

I'm not usually a franchise-goer, but The Keg in Thunder Bay is an exception. I love their Happy…read moreHour apps/deals and The Keg Burger + twice baked potato. Great value. I like their filet mignon too but personally think it's overpriced. The service and quality is consistently great.

My experience performing in banquet halls have ranged from spectacular to outrageous death. So…read moremuch can happen in them when performing comedy, specifically, because the hall must be able to accommodate large masses of people for several different functions. Getting the setting correct with the finicky needs for stand-up (stage, spotlight, working PA system, crowd in tight to the stage) is no mean feat. Thankfully the hall was accommodating. A large space with some pillars to be aware of, it's a fairly decent place for a catered event. The imaginative event coordinator pretty much has a blank canvas that can be used to full effect. Lights are on dimmers to control the intimate degree of light, and a raised stage at the front has its own lighting system to provide attention to the stage for performers, speakers or bands. The hall is also large enough to accommodate a couple of hundred at round tables as well, so this is good for ceremonies and weddings of many types. I've been told that in addition to the comedy show we put on, the hall has seen weddings, award ceremonies, and metal bands. Christian rock?

A big reason for my 5 stars is the incredible patio they have. It's covered and heated so it…read morebasically feels like you're inside. Dog friendly patio too! Our food was great, the aioli that came with the French fries was delicious! The service too was great, very friendly and overall a good experience.

We always seem to be in town in winter so I can't speak to their amazing looking rooftop bar or…read moreoutside seating; however, winter visits are comfy and cozy. The trailblazer beer is my husband's favorite and he raves it's the best beer he's ever had. I'm not a beer drinker but when we go there, I do enjoy their strawberry seltzer or a ridiculously delicious rootbeer float. I'm always drawn to Reuben rolls, those do not disappoint. The parmesan fries with aoli is soooo good. Cheese curds and pretzel are delish! It's really hard to decide what to get when here! Service is always great as well. Very Minnesota Nice!