dining near split rock lighthouse and in beaver bay mn

The lighthouse is the iconic North Shore stop, so be sure to include a visit. If you’re hungry after your tour, you’re in luck. Restaurants in the area offer everything from an ice cream/candy shop to chef prepared café favorites to a municipal bar to a grill to lakeside dining and pizza.

Restaurants

mile 50.2

Cove Point Lodge Dining Room

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

Fine Dining Overlooking Lake Superior

Sweeping views of Lake Superior and the famous point from which Cove Point Lodge got its name. Add to the views a dining room with many accents of pine and cedar, tables covered with crisp white linen tablecloths, candles and a wine list and menu designed to satisfy your North Shore Experience. Our dining room is small and intimate. It embraces the lake and it invites you to try our hospitality.

4614 Minnesota 61 | Beaver Bay

218-226-3221

mile 50.2

Cove Point Crossing Bar & Grill

Beer & Wine

Family-friendly

Casual

This is a fun and Casual option open daily May through October and Friday through Sunday in the winter. The dining room features flat panel television and a massive floor to ceiling wall painting by a local artist depicting trout fishing in an area trout stream. We serve ultra thin pizza, a variety of salads, wraps, sandwiches and burgers.

4614 Minnesota 61 | Beaver Bay

218-226-4036

hotel room with fireplace in Grand Marais on Lake Superior

mile 51.2

Baptism River Barbecue Co.

Food Truck

Serving true Northwoods barbecue; smoking local meats over locally harvested wood and sides with local produce. Rotating menu. Mobile food stand. Family friendly.

Open at Red Raven North in Beaver Bay. Hours are Friday 11-7, Saturday 11-7, and Sunday 11-4. (Subject for some change due to events).

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Open at Red Raven North in Beaver Bay. Hours are Friday 11-7, Saturday 11-7, and Sunday 11-4. (Subject for some change due to events).

1017 Main Street | Beaver Bay

218-940-3904

mile 50.4

Shore Happy

Casual

Food Truck

Food truck w/gourmet cheese melts, locally made brats + gourmet mini donuts on MN’s north shore of Lake Superior. Find us: Beaver Bay + Silver Bay.

1040 Main St | Beaver Bay

mile 50.9

Lemon Wolf Cafe

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

Open for Dinner and Lunch year round. Serving chef-prepared fresh fish, steaks, vegetarian options, our own fresh baked cabin bread, homemade soups and wonderful desserts. We offer 25 varieties of beer, and a selection of wine.

711 MacDonald Ave | Beaver Bay

218-226-7225

mile 51.0

Red Raven North

Coming soon - was Camp 61.
Lodging, food, gear, bikes and services for the north shore. Currently only the motel is open. We are working vigorously to finish the bike/gear shop, and bar/restaurant, and hope to open summer of 2021.

1017 Main Street | Beaver Bay

218-226-4351

mile 51.1

The Big Dipper Ice Cream Shop

Specialty

Ice cream cones, bowls and shakes; excellent selection of fine chocolates and really good Coffee!

1007 Main Street | Beaver Bay

218-226-3517

mile 51.1

Tracks N Racks

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

Owners, Sara & Jason Barstow, were both born and raised in rural Minnesota. They take pride in working hard and caring for their family, friends, and community. hey rehabbed a building that had been closed since 2011, investing everything they had into the American dream. They created a place where you can relax, meet your neighbor, and get lost in the local musical talent. Most importantly, they want to make sure everyone walking through the door is able to enjoy the shore with some laughs, cocktails, and amazing food.