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.
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.
Food Truck
Serving locally sourced Northwoods barbecue. Rotating menu. Mobile Food Stand. Family friendly. Open Friday-Saturday in either Finland [Clair Nelson Community Center], Silver Bay [North Shore Adventure Park], or Beaver Bay [Green Door]. Check website for most current schedule and location
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.
Food Truck
Serving locally sourced Northwoods barbecue. Rotating menu. Mobile Food Stand. Family friendly. Open Friday-Saturday in either Finland [Clair Nelson Community Center], Silver Bay [North Shore Adventure Park], or Beaver Bay [Green Door]. Check website for most current schedule and location
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.
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.
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.
Specialty
Ice cream cones, bowls and shakes; excellent selection of fine chocolates and really good Coffee!
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.
Brewery/Bar/Winery
Municipal liquor store and bar, open daily.
