American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Baxter

18 restaurant menus in Baxter, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Christmas Point, Inc.
Christmas Point, Inc.
91/100 (667 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Soups
Soups
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Café
American
Soups
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fun place to shop, a bit of everything for the home, excellent food with large portions, we split a dessert and they placed it on two plates for..."
Christine Ellingson
"This is an awesome place. All sorts of jams, jelly, syrups. Try the olive..."
Joel Rybolt
"My husband and I enjoyed our visit. I bought a latte and it was perfectly made. I enjoyed itvwhile walking through the store. I only wish I had..."
DARLEEN IVEY
"Love this place! You can literally get everything here, including shoes, clothing, kitchen stuff, gifts, children's toys and books, lotion,..."
Angela Sadat
"Our visit on this occasion was for lunch. Craving their Chicken and Wild Rice Salad. I was not disappointed. Spacious area in the dining section...."
Elizabeth Shires
Boomer Pizza
Boomer Pizza
91/100 (745 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
American
Italian
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
The Steve Pizza
Fig & Pig
Churro Bread
Chicken Mushroom Pineapple Pizza
Wood Fired Oysters
Beer
Neopalitan Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
The Trevor Tobin Pepperoni Sausage Pickles
Chicken Pesto Melt
Cheese Bread
Crab Dip
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Artichoke Dip
Smoked Chicken Wings
Escargot
Street Taco Pizza
Salad
Pickle Dip
Pepperoni Bacon
American
Pizza
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best tasting pizza ever... the flavor of a wood fired pizza is excellent! I recommend eating there and I will eat there again. Very courteous..."
Mary Poff
"This place was amazing! The staff took such great care of us and the owner was so nice! The pizza was one of the best we had! Thank..."
Melissa Sue
"Brought my family into Boomer tonight for supper. The service was fantastic, the food was to die for, and the place was well kept! My fiance is a..."
Amanda Poplin
"The first time we came in our pizza took a long time, maybe 40 minutes, but it was SO worth it. Just came in today to get it again! Highly recommend..."
Holly Bray
"Sitting down with my fiance at this place having a Shells Octoberfest before we travel to farm country for deer opener. I built a sausage, pepperoni,..."
Corey Mobraten
"The pizza is fantastic!! The crust is crunchy, yet chewy, and the ingredients are fresh and taste amazing! The atmosphere is decor is something to..."
Shari Augustine
"Best damn pizza I ever ate and believe me I've eaten a few the waitress was top-notch very nice family owned family run..."
Andy Vidovic
"By far the best gluten free pizza I've had. It's my favorite place to go every time we are in..."
Paige Sterriker
"New favorite place to eat!! Super quick and always yummy!! Feego is our top pick... so..."
Carol Maciej
"Love the pizza! Interested to be informed about the bottomless wine option mentioned in previous..."
Amanda Genz
"A friend called Minnesota "Pizza Hell," and this place might be it's Savior! The best pizza this side of the pond! If you've ever been to Naples,..."
Christian Breczinski
"The food is wonderful. Can't find pizza like this anywhere else in the area. Also the staff always goes above and beyond and they are such caring..."
Melinda Helen Ellis
"Boomer Pizza is a must if you're in the Brainerd Lakes area. We've gradually been trying more flavors but I keep going back to "The Local" - probably..."
Amanda Moore
"I thimk its the best pizza in Brainerd area. I live in little falls and come up to have the..."
Todd Stenberg
"Had to try the pizza that was voted best in the state(MN) a couple years back. The crust was very good. Love the wood fired flavor also. Toppings..."
Gina Welck
"One of the best wood fired pizza places in the state - if it were in the Twin Cities, there would be lines out the door every..."
Mike Huang
"Very tasty pizza. We had the 'walker' and enjoyed it. The 'cheesy bread' was a surprise - it was more of a sauce less cheese pizza than bread. The..."
David t Welsh
"While on a trip visiting family, we stopped by this pizza joint and the pizza was delicious. It had been my first time ever stopping by and yet I..."
LittlePigletInABarn
"We love Boomer! It's tied for the best pizza in the area. We like the environment, unique pizzas on the menu, and variety of beverages. The new..."
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Prairie Bay Grill
Prairie Bay Grill
88/100 (1164 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Ribs
Donuts
Sandwiches
Burger
"Ok, let's get real. Where in the lakes area can you get what you want to eat when you have a stack of allergies? Prairie Bay took the challenge and..."
Mjc Simmons
"We used Prairie Bay to cater our wedding at the NP Space this past May and it was great! The food was a huge thing for us and I wanted people to love..."
Melissa Eschenbacher
"Another fine meal at Iron Range Eatery, short ribs were over the top. Grand kids enjoyed being outside in the patio area, service was great, Perfect..."
Marc Halverson
"We were there for date night. We each had a glass of wine, Chicken and Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers and the Jerk Chicken (excellent) as our starters...."
Glenna Tolrud
"A gem! First time here to celebrate our anniversary. Dave the bartender was FANTASTIC! Great drink recommendations, food was fantastic and unique..."
Kandice O'Brien Svec
"Great time and the staff was excellent! We didn't eat much except the pizza which was good but we did an art Class so there was very little time to..."
Michelle Baumgartner-Smith
"Prairie Bay catered my outdoor wedding in Nisswa this past summer. They did an amazing job, and I am so happy we went with them. Not only was the..."
Hanna Gilsvik
"I love this place! Great food and they are always accommodating with substitute options if available. Good selection of local beers. I have never..."
Debbie Graham
"The best food ever the service was fantastic Rachel is a wonderful server. Can hardly wait to return my new favorite restaurant I will tell everyone..."
Linda Barrios Schiltz
"Prairie Bay catered my son and his wife's wedding reception at our home. As one of the appetizers we had a "make your own bruschetta bar", which was..."
Jennifer Knutson
"One of theeee premiere eating establishments in the area. Very few restaurants have the skills to put out the caliber of food that Prairie Bay is..."
adam Overby
"They changed the menu on my last visit. I found that the beet Rueben sandwich was no longer available. The onion petals were not an option either...."
Jack Phillips
"Great dining place! Not from the area but was recommended and it did not disappoint. The only down side was they were out of one dish on the already..."
Chad F
"Nice place! There was a bogo on pizza prior to 6pm, and we got the mushroom pizza and the Margherita pizza. They were both good, but the mushroom..."
Matt Jones
"Wow! 5 stars all around! First off the interior is absolutely beautiful! The remodel is stunning! Not only that, but we were greeted so nicely at the..."
Jadyn Schindler
"The food was absolutely delicious!! Four of us all enjoyed our food, in particular the ahi tuna taco appetizer as well as the Korean BBQ..."
Cassandra Beack
"Italian dining with a little too much emphasis on the sauce which masked true Italian flavours. A sterile dining space. Good service from a charming..."
Stan Lowe
"Had their New Year's Eve dinner and it was absolutely amazing. I loved that they did curbside pick up and everyone wore..."
Harlow Crowell
Cherry Berry Self Serve Yogurt Bar
Cherry Berry Self Serve Yogurt Bar
87/100 (56 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Ice Cream
Sit down
American
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
"The manager here is great! Always fun to talk to, very down to earth. Selection is great, samples are always nice. I follow keto, so don't really..."
NotoriouslyWoman
"This is one of my family's favorite places to go! Great treats, seasonal flavors, always fresh. Also a great place to sit and hang out with family..."
Kianna Enberg
"Our family loves this place! We can each pick our favorite yogurt and toppings! It's always a..."
Rebekah Rademacher
"Great service. Fun stop while on..."
Brian Bergstrom
"The young lady working was very personable and..."
Yvonne Waller
Whistle Stop Restaurant
Whistle Stop Restaurant
85/100 (584 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
American
Italian
American
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Peppers
Milk
Fried Green Tomatoes
Stromboli
Pepperoni Calzone
blt Salad
Chicken Wings
Shakes & Malts
Freight Train Pizza
Small Dish of Ice Cream
Hobo Chicken Bites Quarter Pound Lunch
Pasta
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good food, friendly staff, reasonable pricing, interesting layout. Worth trying at least once. The first time I went, everything was delicious. Only..."
Dan Duloth
"Cute lil spot. Decently price. Excellent..."
Janae Haislip
"We are traveling from Illinois and San Diego to Pidgeon Forge. This place is amazing! The food was good! The staff friendly and the..."
Susan Little
"Pizza was very good. But it seemed it took a long time to arrive. I think they had one cook and orders were being called in along with the in..."
Barbara West
"Food was delicious! Love the sauce and the crust..."
Heather Leider
"Friendly folks. Service was great food was quick and fresh. The owner stopped by to say hello and talk for a bit. This was our first time visiting on..."
Jennifer Eggleston
"Good food. Local warm friendly..."
Jacqueline Strong
Grizzly's Wood-fired Grill & Bar
Grizzly's Wood-fired Grill & Bar
83/100 (1915 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Grill
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Ribs
Chicken Sandwich
Pesto
Sandwiches
Fish
Burger
Pork
Sit down
Pub
American
Grill
Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Non-smoking restaurants
Full Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Showed up at 5pm for dinner, no wait seating, waitress was there right away, drinks & food came out very quickly. Great customer service. The food..."
Amy Edelbach
"We had a family outing decided to stop in and eat I had half rack of ribs n family had what they had we loved it , will be visiting again , waitress..."
Nancy Misson
"Our food was great, walleye tacos and ribs, our waiter was super great!! But please kick those girls that greet, you when you come in to act like..."
Kathy Thomas Berglin
"Grizzly's is consistently a great place to go for a reasonably priced, perfectly cooked meal. The servers are always very nice and attentive to..."
Kris Dietz
"Absolutely wonderful!! This was my first time eating there and I would definitely go again. I had an amazing dish of chicken alfredo with some of the..."
Veronica Rhys Colson
"The food and sevice was great! I had a rotisserie chicken salad and the ingredients were fresh and the chicken was served hot on the side freshly..."
Brenda Evans
"Best sirloin in Brainerd. Always wonderfully flavored and cooked perfectly. The Bear Creek Pasta is amazing, much better than any other pasta places..."
Miranda Nicole Knox
"First time here and we were very pleased! I had the perfect peach Marg and it was delish. I HAD to try to wood fire chicken and MAN IT WAS SO GOOD. I..."
tina ambrookian
"We ate here on consecutive days while on vacation. In both instances, the food was beyond delicious. The service was great as well. I’m not sure..."
Joseph Carroll
"First visit with party of four. Had great service. Good craft beer selection. Great Old Fashion. Recommend the Texas (pulled pork) egg rolls. ..."
R jK
"Outstanding food and service. Always love eating here when Up..."
Lynn Smith
"My aunt and uncle took me here as I've never been. Walked in to the wonderful aroma of rotisserie chicken over open fire... amazing! Very nice place,..."
Jess Cartony
Black Bear Lodge And Saloon
Black Bear Lodge And Saloon
81/100 (1275 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Ribs
Pesto
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Prime rib 18oz was excellent!! Think the best I've ever had... .... we also had double half pound bacon burger that was excellent as well... Half..."
Chris Holtz
"BEST gluten free cake EVER. I floated to the ceiling after a bite--thought I was in heaven. The dinner and service was amazing, too. The tall booths..."
Chris Kellett
"Booth was comfortable and the staff very friendly. My wife had a new york strip steak that was cooked perfectly. She and I absolutely loved the au..."
eric peterson
"Awesome restaurant, food, and service! We purchased a precooked Prime Rib and Au Gratin potatoes for a recent event. All we had to do was reheat and..."
Kim Raboin
"I don't get to eat here very often. But over the course of several years the food quality in the "saloon" has always been superb. The waitress is..."
Benjamin Owaleon
"This place has a great atmosphere. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, with lots of options to choose from. I would..."
Heather Eiynk
"Absolutely phenomenal! Beautiful place, great service, and if you love a good steak like I do it is one of the very few places I've found that can..."
Travis Andrews
"We had a delightful dinner. Everyone was pleased with their selection. Our server was the ..."
Christine Jagielski
Subway
72/100 (30 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Sit down
Fast food
American
"Absolutely top quality people here! Will definitely keep this as a fuel stop and Subway sandwich stop on..."
John Burch
"Overall I am a fan of Subway. I traditionally get the chicken teriyaki sandwich. This time I tried something different and enjoyed it as well. The..."
Anthony Raynor
"Great..."
Johnny Robichaud
"Had to wait for the meatballs to cook. However they were fresh and hot. The gentleman was very apologetic about..."
Debbie Little
371 Diner
371 Diner
82/100 (311 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Diner
Diner
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Toasts
Omelette
Burger
Beef
Sit down
American
Diner
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Awesome diner! The food is fantastic, especially the homemade croutons in the salad and the creamy malts and shakes. Good pie and burgers too. The..."
Angela Scaletta
"Wonderful, nostalgic 50's style diner with lots of chrome and amazing burgers an malts! The Bacon cheeseburger was incredible! Very friendly and..."
Joel Collette
"Always an enjoyable experience. Servers are friendly and the menu has plenty of options. It’s good diner cooking, a..."
Megan Schmidt
"Stopped in late morning for a bite before heading back to work. Ordered the biscuits and gravy and 2 eggs special of the day. Service was fast and..."
Eric Miller
"This place is awesome!!! Great service, great food, good portions!!! If you are in the area, or planning a trip going thru, this is a must stop..."
D Lopez
"My dad and I went here on 03/19/2021 for supper after having a fun time in Baxter/Brainerd for the day. Tabitha was our waitress. She made us feel..."
Moustache Mike
"We stopped in for breakfast, and it was great! The food was good, and came out fast despite it being very busy. Our server was very nice, and..."
Travis Andrews
Pizza Ranch
Pizza Ranch
78/100 (1909 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
Pizza
American
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Matzo
Ice Cream
Marinara Sauce
Salad bar
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes
Blueberry Pie Ala Mode
Cactus Bread
Your Pizza Ranch
Pasta Breadsticks
Assorted Pizza Offerings
Their Fantastic Chicken
Assorted Dessert Pizza
Over Cooked Dried Out Chicken
Chicken and Desert Pizza
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Taco Pizza
Fried Chicken BBQ and Fixings Buffet
Pizza Buffet
Meat Lovers Pizza
Supposed to Be a Chicken Breast
Sit down
Pizza
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love Kids Night at Pizza Ranch!!! Friendly atmosphere, the food is kept fresh and they will make any pizza you want that isn't on the buffet!!! We..."
Sara Reed
"This is definitely one of my top 3 favorite places to eat, maybe even the number 1. I love the fact that you can ask for any pizza that you can..."
Ann Marie Trombley
"Wow, fantastic restaurant. Friendly staff, clean, and best of if all great food. Keep up the great work Baxter Pizza Ranch, we will be..."
Chuck Dick
"My husband and I just bought a house in Brainerd and were checking out the area yesterday. The minute we walked in the doors we were greeted by a..."
Kara Lynn Bergwick
"By far the best Ranch I’ve been to. The ownership takes pride in its staff and the product they put out for us to eat. Thank you for always..."
Mike Stanek
"We are in this area a few times per year and this is the first time we stopped at this Pizza Ranch. We found it to be a very positive experience! ..."
Todd Mitchell
"Decent selection of pizza. Cactus pizza (dessert pizza) is the best! This is a buffet style restaurant so keep in mind the pizza won't be quite as..."
Kyle Wright
Baxter's Grill & Bar
Baxter's Grill & Bar
77/100 (281 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
American
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the best kept secrets in Brainerd! If you haven't been for awhile give it a..."
David Carol Cave
"Joann did a great job helping us plan our wedding reception on 4/7/18. Arrowwood was one of the more affordable places in the Brainerd Lakes Area and..."
Amanda Bodin
"Excellent walleye sandwich!! Love the atmosphere and..."
Maddie Peschong
"So much more than a hotel restaurant. We first discovered this place, which is in the Arrowwood Lodge, last year while staying at the hotel...."
Radmom5
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
76/100 (1442 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Boneless Wings with Spicy Garlic
Traditional Wings
Wings
Not Miller Lite
Cheese Curd Bacon Burger
Picada
BBQ Boneless Wings & Onion Rings
corona
Blue Lagoon
Root Beer
Street Tacos
Bourbon Chicken
Chicken Wings with Fries
Celery
5 Burgers
Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Burger
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Sandwich
4 Sauces
Angry Orchard Hard Cider
Boneless Wings and Fries
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Who doesn't love Buffalo Wild Wings? I so enjoyed my visit yesterday Feb 21 went with a co worker had a nice dinner and a brew. Our server Brianne..."
Angela Norton
"Great environment, efficient service and servers. The ambiance is just right for family and friends!! Food is on point, I have always gotten what I..."
Mario South
"Such great food!!! I ordered the brisket street tacos however I received chicken street tacos but I ate them happily with no complaints, it was..."
Jade Marble
"Went the there today with my Wife for lunch. It was not to busy when we were there. Servicer were very friendly and knowable about the meun. Had the..."
Jeremy Sanders
"It was my 2nd time visiting. My Son & I enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the time together. The staff was very friendly, helpful, & kind. Our waiter..."
Mikail Bumpus
"Randi was our server. Fantastic service! I got 6 pieces of boneless sweet BBQ chicken wings. And potatoe wedges which were tasty. Then I had..."
Climbing Kitten
Arby's
Arby's
76/100 (363 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Boulder Tap House
Boulder Tap House
76/100 (2099 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
American
American
Bar
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Super impressed with the overall experience. Our waitress was super friendly and nice with our whole group and little kids. The food was amazing and..."
Evan Peterson
"Amazing fried pickles, awesome jalapeño corn choweder, the Cuban on naan bread was awesome, we also and the Philly cheese steak which was great...."
William Ramaekers
"I was not expecting much when we arrived. But we were pleasantly surprised by the food quality and service. I highly recommend this establishment. We..."
Dale Kielhorn
"I've never had avocado fries, so had to give them a try, and oh my, they are absolutely, definitely a do over. I love deep fried pickles and these..."
Jeanne P
"SPOT ON! Judging that the parking lot was full we thought we would be in for a long wait for a table. From the moment we walked in we were pleasantly..."
Brian Ebeling
"Appetizer supper of wings buffalo and cheddar bacon wontons. Entree of steak taco with all the fixings. Cocktail of White Gummy Bear. Very sweet, but..."
Mick Moriarty
"Great food! A slight miscommunication but everything turned out..."
Josh Raymond
"Burgers were very good. Service was fast and excellent. Prices are very reasonable. Loved the fact that they all work together as a team and just..."
Vickie Abernathy
Applebee's
Applebee's
74/100 (2065 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Huddle House
Huddle House
74/100 (1399 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We didn’t come here to eat but to “huddle” down during a big storm! But, the service (by maybe a Mica?) was absolutely amazing! We had coffee..."
Lauren Wilson
"We went to have breakfast, we were greeted very warmly, our orders promptly taken and drinks provided. I ordered a ham and cheese omelet and it was..."
Ryan Masters
"The service there was amazing. The cook was kind enough to offer both my kids a dollar a piece to play the claw machine. The waitress was so kind and..."
Ashley
"I did a online order for curbside pick today. The service was great. Friendly fast service we did not have to wait long. The food was hot and fresh...."
Michael Machado
"I like the Huddle House. They are all different even though the same chain since it's short order cook food and each cook does it their own way...."
John Ya Ya
"The waitress here was so funny and friendly. She kept is laughing allowed plenty of personal time to eat our meal with out being intrusive. She was..."
Blake Bedient
Kfc
70/100 (2948 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"A very clean DQ!! Hot Food n great..."
A Shuttered Warehouse