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Northwoods Pub - Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

Northwoods Pub - Grand View Lodge

4.3
4.3
114 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Northwoods Pub is a relaxing family-friendly restaurant and pub located on the lower level of the Main Lodge. Come down to enjoy all of your favorite sporting events, or just to grab a bite to eat in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. Savor the flavors of our Chef-created foods — from delicious starters and fresh salads to inventive burgers and sandwiches, and specials every night of the week. The pub also features a variety of local and Minnesota-made craft beers and live entertainment scheduled throughout the year. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

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2 people

7:00 PM


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What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. JLL9

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service at dinner was fantastic, and the food was amazing! The only thing worth noting is when I showed up with my reservation, they said they don't take reservations. I showed my confirmation email, and they were very confused.
  2. KrisW

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience2
    Server was outstanding and made every attempt to make my meal better. Had the fried chicken sandwich and was disappointed.
  3. thefuture21

    Minneapolis

    28 reviews

    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    For a place like this I expect the food to be much better. The burger isn't great for the value, but the hot chicken sandwich was good. The server was very nice, but the service was very slow. We even saw someone sit at a table, and ended up leaving because they waited 20 mins and didn't even get offered a water. I feel like Grand View could do better with this place.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    We had made reservations but still had to wait 15 minutes before we were seated and then it was another 20 minutes before we even got menus. The staff we had were awesome, it was just very short staffed for the amount of customers.
  5. Coop

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nestled below the Grandview Lodge, the pub has cold beer and hot food. This is decent fare that will quell hunger pains. Enjoyed the hustle and bustle. The staff worked really hard to meet everyone’s needs.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Made reservations for a Friday night, so it is understandable that it was busy, however it took 17 minutes to be greeted by our server. Once greeted, the service was great for the remainder of our experience! Live music was great, our spot was great, food was great, drinks were great!
  7. SueW

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love going to the pub for a quick bite, always delicious!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We had a reservation for 7:30
  9. Jean

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    It’s a tough time to be in the hospitality industry.
  10. EmilyR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Our food came quickly, but we waited 30 minutes after requesting the bill. So many people without reservations came in & there were not enough servers on to accommodate.
  11. Feliciaw

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and food with excellent service. Love this place.
  12. TerriT

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So much fun, good food. Staff was great and friendly.
  13. ShaunaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    We had reservations for a high top table. When we arrived, the restaurant was not busy but all the high tops were taken. We simply just chose another place to sit but it was a little disheartening to see that although they highly recommend that we make reservations we didn’t get to sit where we preferred. Food was fantastic!
  14. HollyB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    There was a long hair in my daughter’s chili. Told the server, who didn’t seem at all concerned. My sandwich was barely room temperature. For the money, I’d expect more.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Got in for reservation right away
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Service was amazing but the food was horrible. My plate clearly just had the Saran Wrap yanked off the top of it before bucking it into the microwave. Never in my life have I had a piece of salmon so dry and hard that I had to use a knife to cut through it.
  17. Sakde

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    We were excited to try the Northwoods Pub! When we arrived, we waited for 15 minutes after our reservation time to speak to the hostess. Once we were seated, we waited another 15 minutes until a staff member came to our table. We ordered drinks and our food. After 20 minutes and our drinks had not arrived, we asked a staff member to check on our drinks. A few minutes later, our drinks arrived…. We took a sip and nearly had to spit it out because it was so foul. At that point we decided to pay for the drinks and cancel our food order. We had been excited to spend our New Year’s Eve on site dining at a Grand View restaurant, but unfortunately ended up eating fast food in a scramble. A disappointing experience!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nashville Hot chicken sandwich was fantastic!
  19. PamelaE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent server, a wait before beverages & ordering but not a problem due to lovely server. Only complaint was a “wild taste” with French dip sandwich. All other meals~ Terrific!!! Outdoor ambiance was stunning!!! We’ll be back!
  20. GeorgeZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was very good and a great atmosphere
  21. CherylR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Emma was very good. There was some confusion on the reservations.
  22. Susie

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food! Fun Cocktails! Music and Just a Wonderful Fun Place! Wait Staff Friendly and Very Good! Had a Great Time!!!!
  23. McLean

    Des Moines

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas dinner - service was great. Watched the game and enjoyed some really good food.
  24. JodiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, service was great. A cozy place to grab pub food.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2021

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    The bloody Mary Bar was awesome, as was the pistachio creme ale. The food was awful! Our $14 Nashville hot tenders was advertised to be served with pickles and blue cheese, they came with neither. We received two tenders that were 90% bread, way over cooked, and definitely not Nashville hot.These tenders were beyond bad. The poutine was pretty boring, with cold shredded cheese sprinkled on top. The bartender was very nice and cheery. We tipped purely on the the nice people working and not the horrendous food. We will happily pay good money for good food, but this just wasn't it. $75 after tip and we both left not satisfied.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emily was fantastic, food was great....especially the freshly beer batter walleye!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Avoid the reuben, or be prepared to chew. Whoever created this has no idea of what a quality reuben should be.
  28. JaneK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    They had a nice quiet backroom. Decorated for Xmas, fire in fireplace.
  29. SteakLover

    Minneapolis

    47 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2021

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Hamburger was probably precooked frozen patty, clam chowder out of a can
  30. HollyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Hung out to listen to the live music after eating and loved the atmosphere!
  31. MKwolf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Absolutely loved the igloos!! The main lodge is beautiful and relaxing. The Christmas decorations inside, but especially outside were very tastefully done - I always appreciate and notice those added touches that makes me want to come back! Ate at the pub, and was told they don’t do pizza orders, so that was probably our only small complaint. Overall we had a wonderful time, and will be back!
  32. AnnP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    There were 10 long time female friends in attendance. We had not all been together for years. The table was ready when we arrived, though we almost lost it to another large group of ladies as it wasn't marked as reserved. They graciously gave it up to us. Server was very attentive and friendly. Food was outstanding. Bloody Mary bar was a hit! The only complaint I would have is that one of my friends put $5 in the juke box and it was silenced by the bartender who was watching a college football game. Rather disappointing as we were in celebration mode and music always helps. We would definitely come again though.
  33. Willtravelforfood

    Minneapolis

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  34. JulieH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The bartender was outstanding the whole weekend! He kept tracker of all the customers and took to go orders efficiently and professionally. He deserves a bonus because it was a busy MEA weekend and that was the only bar open.
  35. NatalieD

    Minneapolis

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ham and Brie sandwich was great. Service a little slow but I am sure under staffed. Nice server. Great old fashion drink. Kid friendly.
  36. Bird

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great casual food and service. Cozy setting for fall.
  37. RichardH

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Overall a great experience. Waited for the check way too long tho but staff seemed to be at a minimum so that’s probably why
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waitress was wonderful, great service. Pretty good variety of food & drink, the ham & Brie sandwich was outstanding.
  39. SueS

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Family dinner celebrating an anniversary; we were seated in a quiet, more private area which allowed us to have good conversation without struggling to hear each other. Our server was fairly new to this venue, but did a stellar job of taking care of us and keeping everyone happy. Food was very good and reasonably priced. The experience was just what we hoped for.
  40. MarieR

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good food but we were there in the evening and it was difficult to see

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Northwoods Pub - Grand View Lodge is rated 4.3 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Nisswa

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

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