THURSDAY November 20, 2008

Lake Superior's North Shore

Lutsen Dining Guide

Area restaurants offer everything from hearty home cooking to gourmet dining. The only thing you won't find is the typical fast food chains, although you can find a good homemade pizza that's just as convenient. Dress is casual everywhere, so come as you are, and bring a good appetite - northwoods vacationers don't go home hungry. Or thirsty. Enjoy micro-brews, fine wines and spirits, and inventive specialty drinks. It's your call.

Dining On Mountain
Caribou Crossing
(Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen
218-630-7468
Delicious sandwiches and espresso, Easy ski-in, ski-out access. Northwoods gifts and apparel.
Tracks Restaurant & Bar
(Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen)
218-663-7316
Premium food and spirits mountainside.
Rosie's Cafe
(Lutsen Mountains)
218-663-7281
Hearty home cooking and famous burgers slopeside at Lutsen Mountains.
The Mountain View Grill
(At Lutsen Mtns)
218-663-7800
Papa Charlie's Tavern and Stage
(At Lutsen Mtns)
218-663-7800
Casual, gourmet dining and live entertainment. Now featuring a new giant screen TV showing daily sporting events and snowsport films.
Summit Chalet
(At the top of Moose Mountain adjacent to the Gondola terminal)
218-663-7281
Hearty lunch and sandwich offerings in a spectacular setting.

Dining Nearby

Bluefin Restaurant on Lake Superior
(Bluefin Bay Resort, Tofte)
218-663-7296

"Worth the drive," Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Breakers Bar and Grill
(Bluefin Bay Resort, Tofte)
218-663-7296
Great food and spirits. Burgers. Sandwiches. Casual. Lake View. Reasonable.

Coho Cafe, Bakery & Deli
(Hwy. 61, Tofte)
218-663-8032

Award-winning pizza. Bakery, espresso, desserts. Casual, unique, fun.
Cascade Lodge Restaurant
(Highway 61 near Cascade Park)
218-387-2911
Distinctive North Shore restaurant overlooking Lake Superior.
Lutsen Resort
(Hwy. 61, Lutsen)
218-663-7212
Lakeside fine dining, featuring north shore favorties since 1889.
Poplar River Pub
(Lutsen Resort, Hwy. 61)
218-663-7212
Enjoy your favorite spirits and a menu of salads, sandwiches, and light entrees.