The wait for food is long, and the food, other than the cheese curds, is remarkably bad. The ice cream is good but, seriously, the food is truly bad. The fish tacos were somehow turned into fish leather. The kids quesadilla is laughably horrible. The chicken tenders come out cold, hard and approximately 10 times more breading than chicken. Go because you're already there. But don't go out of your way.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Luke Willard
Way better than that Chick-fil-whatever-the-heck but there will never be a line of cars around the block because there is no drive-thru, just delicious food and drinks in unbeatable ambiance. We're so lucky to have such a great place in our city park! Get here before they close up shop for the season!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esther Thatcher
Surprisingly wonderful food for a lakeside walk-up food stand! Everything was delicious- salad, chicken sandwich, even the quesadilla from the kids menu was spectacular. Wonderful atmosphere on patio overlooking lake. Friendly and helpful staff make you feel right at home. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicolas Yarosz
One of our favorite spots to go for great atmosphere and good food. So thankful to have this staple in our Nokomis community. Management is very responsive to feedback (this review was updated).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lillian Garretson
It was a fierce place it just needs cheaper food & more selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tooz
Great little spot on the lake. Food was good and service was good. Got to sit at the snack bar facing the lake. Watched the ducks play and the beach is right next door so you can enjoy that before or after. Paddle boat rentals, paddle board rentals, on duty life guards all on a very quiet lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Bowles
Stopped by today as we were walking around the lake and decided to have a drink and chill for a while. Drinks were great and service was equally good. One of the staff (maybe the owner?) was friendly and bubbly and came by most of the tables to chat with people. She really made this a great experience and we will definitely come back! The location is awesome and today's $5 wine and beer didn't hurt either - the beach was closed so they had this special offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby Poeske
Great service, gorgeous location, and delicious food. Loved the grilled chicken sandwich and strawberry salad. A perfect lunch spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neil S
so glad this exists! excellent food, beer and ice cream selections. perfect to chill by the lake what more can one ask for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin B
Great location and the workers are nice and friendly. Can't beat the water view!
Wonderful, friendly service. Their caramel sundae is amazing .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Pisano
Family-owned; kind folks. The Malted Golden Oreo ice cream was delicious.
Nella Luap
Their Strawberry Ruhbarb Crumble Ice cream just tastes like vanilla, and when asked they know that >__<
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Angela Spranger
Great location by the lake, no walleye though. Menu has changed to mahi mahi though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joni Prescher
Great lunch with my daughter and granddaughter. Food was hot and delicious. Had ice cream after playing on the beach. So happy you are here Painted Turtle. We will be back
The wait for food is long, and the food, other than the cheese curds, is remarkably bad. The ice cream is good but, seriously, the food is truly bad. The fish tacos were somehow turned into fish leather. The kids quesadilla is laughably horrible. The chicken tenders come out cold, hard and approximately 10 times more breading than chicken. Go because you're already there. But don't go out of your way.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Way better than that Chick-fil-whatever-the-heck but there will never be a line of cars around the block because there is no drive-thru, just delicious food and drinks in unbeatable ambiance. We're so lucky to have such a great place in our city park! Get here before they close up shop for the season!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Surprisingly wonderful food for a lakeside walk-up food stand! Everything was delicious- salad, chicken sandwich, even the quesadilla from the kids menu was spectacular. Wonderful atmosphere on patio overlooking lake. Friendly and helpful staff make you feel right at home. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite spots to go for great atmosphere and good food. So thankful to have this staple in our Nokomis community. Management is very responsive to feedback (this review was updated).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
It was a fierce place it just needs cheaper food & more selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great little spot on the lake. Food was good and service was good. Got to sit at the snack bar facing the lake. Watched the ducks play and the beach is right next door so you can enjoy that before or after. Paddle boat rentals, paddle board rentals, on duty life guards all on a very quiet lake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by today as we were walking around the lake and decided to have a drink and chill for a while. Drinks were great and service was equally good. One of the staff (maybe the owner?) was friendly and bubbly and came by most of the tables to chat with people. She really made this a great experience and we will definitely come back! The location is awesome and today's $5 wine and beer didn't hurt either - the beach was closed so they had this special offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, gorgeous location, and delicious food. Loved the grilled chicken sandwich and strawberry salad. A perfect lunch spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
so glad this exists! excellent food, beer and ice cream selections. perfect to chill by the lake what more can one ask for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great location and the workers are nice and friendly. Can't beat the water view!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Wonderful, friendly service. Their caramel sundae is amazing .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family-owned; kind folks. The Malted Golden Oreo ice cream was delicious.
Their Strawberry Ruhbarb Crumble Ice cream just tastes like vanilla, and when asked they know that >__<
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great location by the lake, no walleye though. Menu has changed to mahi mahi though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great lunch with my daughter and granddaughter. Food was hot and delicious. Had ice cream after playing on the beach.
So happy you are here Painted Turtle. We will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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