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Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters, Grand Marais, MN

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

4.7
4.7
101 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
When people talk about Gunflint, great food quickly becomes part of the conversation. We have been serving fine Northwood’s cuisine for more than 80 years. The dining rooms are located inside the main Lodge with a lakeside patio, and feature a panoramic view of Gunflint Lake with some amazing sights and glorious sunsets. Named by the Star Tribune as one of the 10 Most Romantic Restaurants Within a Short Drive from the Twin Cities, Justine’s serves hearty Northwoods fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We make extensive use of native ingredients, including walleye, wild berries, maple syrup, wild rice, and mushrooms.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (800) 328-3325
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer catering for your events. Give us a call and we can provide you some options and work with you to make your event special.
  • Private party facilities
    We provide a variety of services for you special events. Please call us and let us know what you are thinking and we will work to make your event memorable.
  • Neighbourhood
    Grand Marais
  • Cross Street
    South Gunflint Lake Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters offers a charming dining experience with stunning lake views. Guests rave about the "wonderful outdoor dining" and "excellent service," especially from server Amber. The walleye chowder is a standout favorite. While some reviews mention inconsistency with temperature and presentation, the atmosphere and location remain unbeatable.

101 Reviews
  1. Jody

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and food service. We have burger, and meatloaf, and thought it was good. Prices are reasonable to us. Service was good, but it was a busy time of the year and they only had one server for each room. Once food order for in, food came quickly.

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  2. SandraB

    Philippines

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Not greeted when entering the lodge. Waited quite awhile to be seated. Seemed that one person was running the show. Seating people, taking people’s orders, bartending, bringing food out, etc. I ordered a salad with blackened walleye. Received chicken. Waiter had the order fixed. Cook made chicken again. The famous walleye dinner- the walleye wasn’t served with the chutney as described in the menu. The walleye was sitting in the liquid from the cooked zucchini, giving it a soggy bottom. We asked for tartar sauce- not sure what we got- tartar sauce usually has pickles in it- this had none. The dill sauce on the walleye cakes was a better fit than what was given when requesting tartar sauce for the walleye filet. Nice place, beautiful scenery. No salutations as we left the lodge. Hospitality definitely lacking, as well as the kitchen staffs attention to detail.

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  3. Jennifer

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful server Amber, and good was great! Family loved the walleye chowder.

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  4. Eric

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is great at Justine’s Restaurant Gunflint Lodge. The food, the service and atmosphere exceed expectations. Michael was an exceptional server.

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  5. Jane

    Minneapolis

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a dinner reservation, which was recommended. It was not busy for an early dinner at 5:30PM. The tap beer choices are limited, but ok. Wine lst is adequate. The beer arrived cold, but a frozen glass would have been a better way to serve the beer. The salad was nice, with fresh greens & nice choice of dressings. The walleye soup is always great, however this time it arrived much too cool of a temperature for soup. That seemed to be a problem overall with our food. The walleye arrived fairly hot, but the side dishes, wild rice pilaf & broccolli, both arrived cold & overcooked & pretty well dried out. There seems to be an issue in the kitchen which was disappointing.

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  6. Gary

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a nice dinner while you’re looking across the lake into Canada. Can’t miss with any of the walleye dishes.

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  7. Nancy

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy our visits to the North Shore and usually stop at Gunflint Lodge. Amber is the best! Thank you for everything!

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  8. Chris

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful outdoor dining with pristine lake view.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A tale of two dinners. We dined at the lodge two nights in a row. First of all the wait staff was incredible both nights. I'll start with the second night. On Sundays they offer a BBQ buffet. I can't say enough about the brisket. Awesome!! Ribs were good too and none of the sides disappointed. Dessert was delicious. A rhubard/strawberry crumble with ice cream. Yum. Unfortunately, the night before didn't hit the mark. My husband had one of the specials, a smoked prime rib. The cut was tough, lots of fat and grissle and underseasoned. I had the beer battered walleye. It was tasty, but look out for bones. I had several. All in all, we'll be back. We've been visiting the Gunflint for almost 30 years and this is a go to spot for us. Food has been up and down over the years so maybe we just hit a bad night. Can't beat the location, ambiance and service.

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  10. Naps

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's the classic up north resort. The food was very good especially considering where you are at. If you are the Gunflint Trail you must eat here.

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FAQs

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (800) 328-3325.

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters is rated 4.7 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

143 S Gunflint Lake Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South Gunflint Lake Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Grand Marais
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (800) 328-3325
  • Catering
    We offer catering for your events. Give us a call and we can provide you some options and work with you to make your event special.
  • Private party facilities
    We provide a variety of services for you special events. Please call us and let us know what you are thinking and we will work to make your event memorable.
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