Restaurants near Balsam Lake

“Highly recommend KJ's for your lunch needs! We placed a recent order for our staff, and everything was on point! #shoplocal #treatyourstaff #freshfood”

“Beautiful merchandise that is unique and well displayed for “lake life!” Impossible not to like this store!”

“The Barred Owl is the best place to relax with a great cocktail, enjoy amazing food, and meet new friends! The atmosphere is laid back and classy! Put this place on your frequent hangout list, trust me…you’ll love it!”

“We always have a great time at Balsam Lake Brewery. Live music is always a fun time! Staff is knowledgeable and always on point!”

“Super tasty gluten free eggs Benedict! I am so happy we found this place, as gluten free options are pretty limited around here. The board games and kid friendly atmosphere made it even better for our family of 5. Definitely adding this to our list of places to go when we go to the lake during the summer. Thank you!”

“We visited Viv’s when visiting family in the area over the summer. The atmosphere was so fun and hip and the menu options were creative and delicious! We had an amazing time. The seating is cool and the outdoor space is amazing. Wish we could have stopped again but we will definitely be going back when we are in the area!”

“After my 16 hour shift in the coal mines, I am understandably starving. I go on google maps and find this restaurant then I proceeded to find roaches in my mater soup and I saw the cook spit in my food and rub it on the trash can. Service was fluffing abysmal”

“Good service, friendly owners.”

“Spent a Sunday funday at the Otter. Kris is probably one of the most attentive, nice & funny bartenders you could ask for! great drinks, food and service.”

“very good food and fast. probably the best steak I've ever had”

“We celebrated a birthday at the Indianhead Supper Club and we wouldn’t have changed one thing about our experience! The bread, appetizers and salads were tasty, we enjoyed delicious cocktails, and the main entrees were delicious and cooked to perfection! The pianist inside gave a romantic feel to the evening. We can’t wait to come back.”

“This Subway is a Cut Above the Rest!
I honestly can't say enough good things about this Subway location! I actually drive out of my way, passing another Subway, just to come to this one – that should tell you something right there.
What truly sets this Subway apart is the awesome staff. Every single person I've encountered has been friendly and efficient. More importantly, the food is always prepared perfectly. There are no sloppy sandwiches or missing ingredients here; everything is done right, every time. The ingredients are fresh, and they definitely don't skimp on the portions – you get a really nice sandwich for your money.
The customer service is truly exceptional. There's one lady in particular who has served me on three separate occasions, and I just adore her! She's always so pleasant and makes the whole experience a joy.
If you're looking for a Subway where you can count on consistently well-made sandwiches and fantastic customer service, look no further. This location is the best around, and it's become my go-to spot. Highly recommended!”

“Awesome little place to stop for food! We wanted to eat on the patio, but it was technically closed. The bartender Hannah told us we could order inside and she'd happily take our food out to us so we could enjoy the patio. It started raining, so we did end up inside, but we totally appreciated the extra step she was willing to take.

When we came in, we not only had amazing service, but the banter in the bar made the whole experience. And the food was SPECTACULAR! We even got a little song from some of the patrons for our anniversary!

Wonderful little place with a welcoming small town feel and excellent food! We plan on going again tomorrow night for the live music on the patio!

Edit to poat: Went back for breakfast the next day, and ended up going for the live music. Hannah was back again and provided a wonderful night, remembered who we were and asked all about how our stay In Balsam Lake was going. Cannot say enough good things!

Love Doc's!”

“Amazing Coffee and my daughter loves that she can get a frappe without the caffeine!!! Customer service is top notch!”

“What an uplifting place to go! Adorable with excellent and delicious cookies and pastries.”

“a little bitter there was no indoor racoon fighting but overall food was great!”

“Such great food. Very fresh ingredients and large portions. It’s all so good.”

“Best coffee in SCF with super friendly baristas! The Pistachio Latte is amazing!!!”

“great staff, ice cream, and treats, along with fun seasonal specials!!”

“The place is a little dark but don’t be scared the staff and patrons are friendly. Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and people were rolling in with their side by sides to have a late lunch. Great broasted chicken and burgers made fresh. Fries were delicious- we will certainly be back.”

“Everything from them it’s just delicious 🤤”

“We visited last night, which was a pretty busy Friday night. Your bartenders were by far working their tails off! They were on top of everything and so friendly. Our food was top notch (recommend the steak sandwich and corn nuggets!) and came out fairly quick for how busy they were. That kitchen staff was on point! Thanks for the great night!”

“Clean, good food. Today's lunch special was Lasagna and garlic bread. You can't go wrong.”

“Food has always been really good and diverse from other offerings in town! It’s such a beautiful space. Service started off rocky first few visits but seems to have improved a lot since we’ve been in more recently. Went in for breakfast & catching up on some emails one day and they said they don’t have free WiFi/won’t give out the network password. Seemed a little odd but I was able to use my hotspot instead. Something to consider- it would be nice to offer that to people wanting to do work lunches, etc there for the future. I hope they continue to grow and succeed as they do have good food!”

“We stopped in with a large group on Saturday and everyone at our table (s) were impressed how fast (and delicious) the food came out. On top of that, Bailey, our waitress was TOP NOTCH! Best service we have had.”

“Birch Street Bar is a great place to meet up with friends. You will be met and greeted by experienced bartenders. Entertainment is available with jukebox, pool tables and games. Space is available for your own private party or special event.”

“Hometown atmosphere. Friendly staff. They make you feel like family😎”

“Everything is good! But I have to say they have the best crab 🦀 I have ever had!!! It is so perfect and flavorful that you don’t even need the butter !”

“Had friends dinner 8 of us, food and drinks were very good! The service was Amazing!!!!”

“Food is great the view is amazing and the wine is delicious (or ferocious for my phones auto correct)

They have flatbreads, paninis, baguettes with spreads. Oh. The flatbreads/pizzas SLAP !

They do group wine tastings ! Ask for Jori she’s hilarious ! She’s also amazing, beautiful, and, deserves a raise.”