The Fireside

4.6 (747)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

1462 East Shore Dr., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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The Fireside

4.6

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Detroit Lakes

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

The Fireside is a northern Minnesota lakes area icon with house made, hand cut foods. An immense dose of style dominates a menu filled with classic, eclectic and inventive fare. Our stylish, chic and posh dining room is built around an open-air antique charcoal grill with a sensational view of Lake Detroit. For parties of more than 7 people, please call the restaurant.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours Daily 16:30–22:00 Winter Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
Contact
(218) 847-8192
Website
https://firesidedl.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Cory Wolfe

Location
1462 East Shore Dr., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Area
Detroit Lakes
Cross street
Oxcart Trail
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.6

(747)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

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Minneapolis - St. Paul
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Fireside offers "excellent food" with a "great atmosphere" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful property right on the water" and the "outstanding view of the lake." Special occasions are memorable with "delicious meals," particularly the parmesan walleye and pork tenderloin. The "ambiance is lovely" for a romantic dinner.

747 Reviews

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Glynn
Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, perfectly cooked, well seasoned, great service and incredible atmosphere!
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Kristopher
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful property right on the water. Quiet location and fantastic service.
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Andrea
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
1.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Reviews about being over priced are accurate. Food is very mid and quality of products as well as preparation falls short. Server did bare minimum so we couldn’t even comment on food being cold once we’d started eating. Don’t get ribs! Steak ok but not worth it. Too bad because ambiance and lake are very nice.
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Patti
Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On arrival, we were greeted at the patio entrance with a smile! Our server Mandy was friendly. Our meals were delicious, parmesan walleye and pork tenderloin to perfection. We enjoyed the sunset as well. It was relatively quiet. We appreciated the decor.
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Tyler
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fireside has been our go to restaurant for special occasions and any time we want a great meal.
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Cort Gold
Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We drove 40 minutes to visit this restaurant based on a recommendation. While I was somewhat disappointed—specifically, I felt the ribeye could have been better given the price—everything else was perfect. Our waitress, Charlotte, provided excellent service. I look forward to returning again very soon.
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Cindy
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
4.0
Dined on 12 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was lovely, watching the sun set over the lake. Marna did a good job as our server, but the kitchen took a long time preparing our order (fish fry special for 4).
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dave
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely phenomenal! We came for our anniversary dinner and it was delightful. Absolutely will be back here.
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Jerry
Pittsburgh / Western PA10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food is delicious. Setty was an excellent waiter, very informative, polite and timely. So the service and the food get an A+++. However, drinks were excessively expensive. They were wonderful but the cost is almost double the price of anywhere else and I am not comparing with lesser restaurants. It was insanely high. In the future we decided we will continue to dine the but drinks will be had elsewhere before and after dinner. A diet Sota will suffice.
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Tom
Los Angeles20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was excellent! Filets we're great and cooked to perfection! And side of peppercorn sauce was fantastic! The walleye was also very good! And the service was excellent! Looking for a great meal with an awesome sunset view of Detroit Lakes, this is the place to go... Highly recommend!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours Daily 16:30–22:00 Winter Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
Contact
(218) 847-8192
Website
https://firesidedl.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Cory Wolfe

Location
1462 East Shore Dr., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Area
Detroit Lakes
Cross street
Oxcart Trail
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, The Fireside is welcoming to families; reviewers note it’s “not too stuffy to bring your kids, ” and families (including children enjoying prime rib) are regular guests.

Many guests report hearty portions, reviewers describe the servings as “good, ” “big enough to share, ” and a match for a great appetite.

Yes, The Fireside is a lovely date-night spot: cozy, elegant, and lakefront, with several guests reporting anniversary and regular date-night visits.

Yes, The Fireside has a popular outdoor deck/patio with lovely lake views that many guests enjoy for lunch or dinner.

The Fireside is a stylish, chic dining room built around an open‑air antique charcoal grill with sensational Detroit Lake views, and guests describe the vibe as cozy, elegant, peaceful and romantic.

Casual dress is the guide, neat, comfortable clothing is appropriate, though the Fireside’s stylish, chic dining room and lakefront setting mean many guests tend to dress up a touch for anniversaries and date nights.

Saturday is a great choice, The Fireside offers Saturday brunch from 10:00 am–2:00 pm.

Private dining isn't part of The Fireside's offering, the focus is on the stylish open dining room; for parties of more than 7 people, please call the restaurant.

Early evening around sunset is ideal, especially in summer, so you can enjoy The Fireside’s lake view from the patio; Summer hours begin at 4:30 pm daily.

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4.6

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Detroit Lakes

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

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