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

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 50.9

Two One Ate Sweets and Eats

Baked Goods

Specialty

Coffee

Family-friendly

Casual

A brand new eatery in Beaver Bay (in the old Lemon Wolf) location. Heidi and Chuck specialize in homemade - yes, HOMEMADE - ice cream custom cakes, and desserts. They serve gourmet coffee, real fruit smoothies/smoothie bowls, croissant breakfast sandwiches, lunch wraps, sandwiches, salads and fruit. And malts, shakes, sundaes and floats!

NEW!

605 East West Towne Road | Beaver Bay

218-220-9138

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

1017 Main Street | Beaver Bay

218-940-3904

mile 50.9

Lemon Wolf Cafe

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

now Two.One.Tae Sweets and Eats

711 MacDonald Ave | Beaver Bay

mile 51.0

Red Raven North

Red Raven North is in the construction process on our bike café on the North Shore! The motel is currently open.

Bike Shop: renting e-bikes and e-mountain bikes; we are located on the Gitchi Gami state bike trail!

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.

1007 Main Street | Beaver Bay

218-226-3517

mile 51.1

Tracks N Racks

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

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.