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Gunflint Tavern on the Lake


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#4 of 13 restaurants in Grand Marais
  • Address: Downtown Grand Marais, Grand Marais, MN
  • Phone:  218-387-1563
Traveler Description: Open year round, 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and later.  Eclectic menu and micro brews on tap.  Non-smoking.  Often has live music on the... more »

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5 of 5 stars
NorthernLez 3 contributions
Minneapolis, MN
Feb 18, 2009

I love this place. I wouldn't go to Grand Marais without having a meal here. They offer a creative menu, warm atmosphere, excellent quality, and good beer. more

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5 of 5 stars
theblackdahlia26 1 contribution
theblackdahlia26
Sep 7, 2008

We go up to Grand Marais fairly often and always eat out. Love all the restaurants, but my favorite meal is at the Gunflint Tavern. Their stacked enchilada is to die for! It's one of the few times I eat my meal very slow, as not to be done with it! Love it! They have a really nice little bar... more

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5 of 5 stars
croixboy 3 contributions
Richfield, MN
Jan 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Leave your cell phone in the car. You'll be amazed how good it feels. From the Grateful Dead bears adorning the bench outside on the sidewalk, to the wonderful soups, the vast micro-beer selection on tap, and the warm staff, everything that I seemed to encounter in this place left me feeling good vibes and speaking positive comments to my... more

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4 of 5 stars
Coon_Rapids_Traveler 48 contributions
Coon Rapids, MN
Jul 14, 2007

Eclectic menu selections (a number are Mexican). Bangers and Mash (Kielbasa and Garlic Mashed Potatoes) was very interesting and done well. Wide variation of prices not understood, e.g., $20 for focaccia bread pizza but other entries in low teens. Wide range of sandwiches also available. Can be crowded on weekends (especially Fridays when entertainment offered) with no reservations taken. View... more

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5 of 5 stars
cameus 1 contribution
Eau Claire, WI
Mar 25, 2007

We travel to Grand Marais every 4th of July and at least once during the winter monthes. The Gun Flint Tavern is our hang out. EXCELLENT beer and wine choices. GREAT food -healthy stuff. The owners are friendly and hire a variety of interesting staff, many of whom are passing through with stories and adventures to share. The Raven, the... more

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5 of 5 stars
ooladec 6 contributions
La Crosse, WI
Mar 2, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Went here on a recommendation and now I'm passing that along. A terrific menu selection for those who don't want typical 'bar food'. Several vegetarian selections as well. The food was well priced for organic. It was hard to choose just one thing! Great variety of tap beers, including local beers varieties. My recommendation is the Surly Furious for a... more

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4 of 5 stars
WayzataMN 3 contributions
WayzataMN
Aug 24, 2006

The Gunflint Tavern is exactly what we expect when we go to Grand Marais--the menu is eclectic, the location is perfect, and it has the perfect combination of tourists and locals. The menu has lots of options for vegetarians and great Mexican and local fish options. I love The Combo (tamale & enchiladas) and the mussel appetizer was awesome. The... more

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Kathika 5 contributions
Minneapolis, MN
Aug 20, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

A wonderful place in "downtown" Grand Marais, meaning it's right across the street from the charming harbor that makes Grand Marais so special. It's a small place, but the food is excellent, and they even have food for vegetarians - I had an excellent vegetarian chili! They try to use organic ingredients as much as possible. They have a good... more

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Gunflint Tavern on the Lake Address

Downtown Grand Marais, Grand Marais, MN
Tel: 218-387-1563
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.