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.

Open daily 5 to 9 pm during summer and fall and until 8 pm winter and spring Reservations are required

4614 Minnesota 61 | Beaver Bay

218-226-3221

mile 50.2

Cove Point Crossing Bar & Grill

Beer & Wine

Family-friendly

Casual

Come on in for our famous made to order homemade pizza, and a variety of salads, wraps and sandwiches. Dine in with us, or enjoy our dog-friendly yard, patio, and adjacent picnic area. Grab your grub to go, too - we're takeout friendly.

4614 Minnesota 61 | Beaver Bay

218-226-4036

skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge

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. Food truck. Family friendly.

Check website, Facebook or Instagram for schedule and locations

Open noon-8pm Friday - Saturday, and noon-6pm Sunday 12-6. Plus pop-ups on other days/locations.

1017 Main Street | Beaver Bay

218-940-3904

hotel room with fireplace in Grand Marais on Lake Superior

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.

Open Thursday - Saturday 9am-2pm and 5:30-8pm Sunday 10am-3pm

711 MacDonald Ave | Beaver Bay

218-226-7225

mile 51.0

Red Raven North

We are in the construction process on our bike café on the North Shore; hoping by fall/winter 2023 to be serving up specialty coffee/beverages and food in Beaver Bay!

The motel is currently open.

Bike Shop: Currently closed (due to staffing shortage). Rentals are available with proper notice to arrange your needs!

1017 Main Street | Beaver Bay

218-226-4351

mile 51.1

The Big Dipper Ice Cream Shop

Specialty

Offering Bridgeman's Ice Cream with a large selection of cones, sundaes, malts and smoothies. Making coffee, espresso, lattes and cappuccinos plus muffins, a chocolate and candy counter and Minnesota pop.

Open May 1st - October 14th Thursday - Monday 9am - 5pm

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.