23 Best American Restaurants near Nisswa

“We went to Sunshine’s for supper Wednesday night and had the pizza. It was the best ever. I usually don’t eat the crust but this crust was tender and good. Looking forward to our next visit.“

“Great Valentines Dinner, 💕😍“

“I don’t typically write reviews, but I went to this restaurant 1.5 months ago and had their chicken salad sandwich and a bloody mary. I became a part of the clean plate club that day. This is the best sandwich I’ve ever had in my entire life. The buns, the perfect temperature of the chicken salad, love and kisses in every bite. The fries were also amazing as well as the Bloody Mary. I live like 3 hours away but have thought of driving that far just for this sandwich. I think about it so much I had to come and write a review because it crosses my mind more than it should. The waitress was also super nice! One day I will be reunited with this sandwich again!“

“Great food and service! We had the shrimp tacos and a Reuben. Both were excellent. Very good tap list and drinks as well.“

“Great eggs Benedict ( and I’ve worked for years in the restaurant industry). My favorite breakfast place in the Brainerd Lakes area. Plus, they are family owned and run. Love it!“

“Went to A Pine for the first time today. Had eggs Benedict and raspberry fritter French toast. Both were delicious. Wait staff were great! Also brought home a slice of Dutch apple pie. So good! I’d highly recommend stopping by and having a great meal’“

“We were there yesterday and I left my denim shirt. The bartender Derek saw it right away and put away for safe keeping! Thank you! The whole staff is great!“

“Excellent service, great selections, delicious food, and gorgeous wooded setting. My sunfish appetizers were fantastic!“

“Fun and relaxed place for a meal. Food was great!“

“Pam, Kailynn, and Kathy are always amazing! They helped us on our last night of our all inclusive golf trip and they are the best!

We have been coming back for the great service we receive from these folks for 12 years now and will continue!“

“Came in for a light bite and ordered the prime rib nachos. They were easily some of the best nachos I’ve had in the area. My dining partner and I split them, and they were more than filling enough for both of us. The prime rib was incredibly tender and packed with flavor.

Service was very fast and attentive, though at times it felt like the staff was almost running away before I could get a word in.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“The service and food are always amazing! It's our favorite place to go out as a family!“

“we went up for the last weekend if golf, though it was cold we had a great time. everybody we encountered there was so nice and professional. live music at the pub was great! we watched the Bagpiper walk the Pine East Green to close put the season, very cool. definitely recommend purchasing any of the packages they have to offer!“

“Was looking for a quick place to catch a beer and some "bar food' after a day on the lake, so we stopped in. Turns out we were wrong, this place served cold beer from a long menu, had the most courteous staff (were more than happy to deal with food allergies, with a smile) and then served us food that should have been in a top tier restaurant. To say the least we were more than happy and will always come back when in the area.“

“Our favorite place to celebrate special occasions. Service is great and food is even better! Our favorite is the bruschetta, but they must have changed it and it is not nearly as good as it used to be. We will continue to make this place a tradition though!“

“Breakfast Skillet! Ordered milk & it came in a chilled glass, super nice“

“Absolutely best restaurant I’ve been to in Minnesota. I wish they had the classic grill in the cities, but it’s always a special treat coming to our lake home and getting the experience of eating here. The food is phenomenal, the staff is amazing and the atmosphere is unmatched. Every time I visit, I can count on trying one of the new menu items and being in awe of the flavors and presentation. The favorite orders of our group were the Indonesian chicken satay appetizer, the chef’s risotto, and the truffle citrus scallops. My attached picture won’t do it justice, but the presentation of the meals is so unique. If they had Michelin star restaurants in Minnesota, this would for sure be the running. Maddens resort is truly the best location in the brainerd area.“

“We were so happy to find this new restaurant. The food was amazing ( especially the butternut squash). There are unique menu options and the service was fabulous. I highly recommend this restaurant and, next time we are in the Brainerd area we will be going there again !“

“Great place to take the family or for a date night! Lots of different options food and drink wise. Friendly staff and welcoming locals!“

“I absolutely love eating here! The vibe is always relaxing. I have never had a beverage or plate that I did not love.“

“Our waiter was kind and quick to answer our questions and concerns about allergens. He stayed attentive during our visit and kept our waters filled. Our experience featured a beautiful view of the golf course and we got to watch planes flying by. My girlfriend and I ordered our steaks medium rare but mine came out a little tough. Hers was cooked perfect and her meal was amazing. I felt my meal was decent and not worth the price, but the shallot butter pan sauce was spectacular.

Dietary restrictions: I’m allergic to peanuts and shellfish so the waiter double checked my dinner choices. Ended up switching choices due to cross contamination in the frying oil and had to swap my fries for a loaded baked potato.“

“Cole at the bar was awesome! Always on his toes. Appetizers were yummy! We will be back“

“Love, love, love Dunmire's! Went last night and was surprised by the new menu. Same great food, much higher prices tho. Careful guys, this is still Brainerd.“