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Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

4.6 (145)
$30 and under
American
143 S Gunflint Lake Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604

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Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

4.6
$30 and under
American
Grand Marais

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
When people talk about Gunflint, great food quickly becomes part of the conversation. We have been serving fine Northwood’s cuisine for more than 80 years. The dining rooms are located inside the main Lodge with a lakeside patio, and feature a panoramic view of Gunflint Lake with some amazing sights and glorious sunsets. Named by the Star Tribune as one of the 10 Most Romantic Restaurants Within a Short Drive from the Twin Cities, Justine’s serves hearty Northwoods fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We make extensive use of native ingredients, including walleye, wild berries, maple syrup, wild rice, and mushrooms.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–21:00
  • Contact
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer catering for your events. Give us a call and we can provide you some options and work with you to make your event special.
  • Private party facilities
    We provide a variety of services for you special events. Please call us and let us know what you are thinking and we will work to make your event memorable.
  • Area
    Grand Marais
  • Cross street
    South Gunflint Lake Road
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters.

4.6

4.6
(145)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful location on Gunflint Lake." Guests rave about the "walleye chowder" and "duck wonton appetizers." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers "very good food" with "generous portions" and "lovely views."
145 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The lodge is a beautiful place to dine with nice views of Gunflint lake and the Canadian shoreline across the lake. The portions are generous and the entrees are supurb. We especially like the wallleye chowder. We feel it is a good value for the money spent. Highly recommended.

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  2. David

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place enjoyed our time here very much. Will be back

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  3. Cynda Gold

    Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. So nice to look out over the water during supper. Our server, who I regret to say, I forgot her name, was efficient and sweet. Their food was delicious. No suggestions whatsoever for improvement.

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  4. Trish

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 29 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The walleye tacos were terrible. The fish was over fried and had a very hot sauce on them. The server was alone, stressed and not talkative. The GFL was very disappointing.

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  5. Julie

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful 3 days at the Gunflint lodge. Everyone was kind and accommodating. Lovely canoeing across the lake to magnetic lake and a nice walk to lookout point. The food was excellent and the staff very nice.

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  6. Dean

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the menu was limited, our choices were superb. Definitely kudos to the chef -- everything was perfect. Flavors, texures. We are impressed.

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  7. Kristine

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was pretty slow. We ate inside and waited for quite a while before we even got water

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  8. David

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were on the American Plan and thus ate three meals a day during our three day stay. The food was delicious. It was well prepared and presented. Steaks were cooked exactly as requested, The Walleye Chowder is highly recommended.

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  9. Mary

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience at Gunflint. Our server was fantastic, despite being incredibly busy. The duck wonton appetizers were fantastic in particular. Very glad we were able to make the trip to have a meal.

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  10. michelle

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    walleye was the best i’ve ever had really nice atmosphere and great vibe

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–21:00
  • Contact
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer catering for your events. Give us a call and we can provide you some options and work with you to make your event special.
  • Private party facilities
    We provide a variety of services for you special events. Please call us and let us know what you are thinking and we will work to make your event memorable.
  • Area
    Grand Marais
  • Cross street
    South Gunflint Lake Road
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

FAQs

At Gunflint Lodge, breakfast and an early dinner (around 5:30 PM) are great bets, breakfasts get repeated praise and early dinners are often quieter; avoid Sunday nights when a BBQ buffet replaces the regular menu.

Yes, families dine here regularly: guests report children enjoying the breakfast offerings (blueberry pancakes) and nightly hot cocoa, and families often eat breakfast and dinner at Justine’s.

Yes, Justine’s at Gunflint Lodge was named by the Star Tribune as one of the 10 Most Romantic Restaurants within a short drive of the Twin Cities, and several guests report honeymoon and anniversary visits.

Yes, Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters has a lakeside patio off the main lodge where guests can dine and enjoy panoramic views of Gunflint Lake and sunsets.

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters feels like a classic Northwoods lodge, large windows and panoramic lake views, cozy fires, and a historic, relaxed lodge atmosphere that many guests describe as peaceful.

Guests often describe the portions as generous, several reviews call out huge walleye filets and large, hearty plates.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed clothing is appropriate; guests celebrating anniversaries and special occasions do visit, but the setting remains informal.

Expect Sundays, when the lodge runs a BBQ/buffet, to be the busiest; other visits (early dinners and many stays) are often quiet and peaceful, with only a few tables.

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Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

4.6
$30 and under
American
Grand Marais

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
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