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gunflint trail restaurants

This 57-mile Scenic Byway is the perfect day trip. Head north into the woods for scenery, perhaps a hike, a swim, some berry picking and a delicious meal. Restaurants on the Gunflint Trail include lodge dining rooms, resort restaurants, a small seasonal cafe and a popular mid-trail stop.

gunflint mile 43.7 + 0.6 miles from Gunflint Trail

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

 

Panoramic view of Gunflint Lake with some amazing sights and glorious sunsets. We serve hearty Northwoods fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We make extensive use of native ingredients, including wild berries, maple syrup, wild rice, mushrooms and walleye galore! Lakeside and fireplace seating, with small bar and patio seating, too!

Breakfast: 8–10:30 am; Bistro: 11:30 am-8 pm; Dinner: 5-8pm, reservations recommended

 

Gunflint Lodge, 143 South Gunflint Lake | Grand Marais
218-388-2294
skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
gunflint mile 29.0

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

 

Our lakefront family resort dining room is open for breakfast and dinner to our cabin and campground guests and also to non-guests.

Open 11am-8pm Sunday - Wednesday and 11am-9pm Thursday-Saturday

 

372 Hungry Jack Road | Grand Marais
218-388-2265
gunflint mile 29.0

Baked Goods

Coffee

 

Coffee shop on the Gunflint Trail featuring Carlson Roasting Co Organic Fair Trade Coffee. We have a full coffee menu along with Cardamon Rolls, Gourmet Grilled Cheeses and Tomato Basil soup.

Open 7am-2pm Daily

 

7575 Gunflint Trail | Grand Marais
gunflint mile 29.1

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

 

Located on the beautiful shores of Poplar Lake, Trail Center has been a landmark on the Gunflint Trail since 1938. Originally built as a logging camp, it is now a full service restaurant & bar, gift store, grocery shop, cabins and a small motel.

Open 8am-9pm Thursday - Monday (store open 9am-5pm daily)

 

7611 Gunflint Trail | Grand Marais
218-388-0102
gunflint mile 30.6

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

 

Enjoy our excellent restaurant with birds-eye-view of the scenic Poplar Lake. We serve a full breakfast menu, lunch, and a large selection of dinners. Full liquor and beverage service available. Lounge menu offers appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and pizza. Handicapped accessible.

Open 3-9pm Wednesdays & Thursdays; noon-9pm Friday - Sunday; reservations recommended

 

7890 Gunflint Trail | Grand Marais
218-388-2222
gunflint mile 55.00

Beer & Wine

Family-friendly

Casual

 

At the very end of the Gunflint Trail; open daily 8am to 8pm mid-May through September. Full breakfast menu, great sandwiches, pizza.

Closed summer of 2022; reopening spring of 2023

 

Way of the wilderness, 12582 Gunflint Trail | Grand Marais
218-388-2212
charming sauna at Larsmont Cottages in winter with cold steamin lake superior in background
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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