The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails

Marissa Graunke (MG42) 

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9 months ago

We drove the boat over and we really enjoyed the walleye! Try it you won’t be disappointed. 

Rusted Rose 

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9 months ago

Anytime we can enjoy Leech Lake Chef Charles’ creations, we will jump at the opportunity. Occasionally they’ll have specials, so be sure to ask! 

Kyle Perlich 

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9 months ago

Good food, good variety. 

Maren Blake 

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11 months ago

Don’t order the fish if you expect a skinless and boneless filet experience! I ordered the walleye basket which to my surprise and disgust came fried WITH SKIN ON. No mention of this on the menu anywhere, so I asked my server and she somewhat rudely shared that “most people like it” that way, kind of like tough shit that I was disappointed. Not only that, the filet was full of rib bones and by that point I didn’t even attempt to eat it. Saying “most people” implies that there’s a handful of patrons like myself who were surpr... read more

Dave Haumersen 

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11 months ago

This is what excellence is in eating establishments in northern Minnesota. The food was excellent, the service was perfect even though it was busy, and the atmosphere was great. We had a party of 15 - normally enough to cause any restaurant problems but they really made our day. The BLT was best ever, our little guys loved the pizza, the wings with bourbon sauce, the great Merit salad, the burgers all were really enjoyed. I wish there was a place like that near our home - I’d be a regular customer there.