Leech Lake Area Dining Options

March 29, 2022

Join us for breakfast, midday breaks, or fine dining while playing on Leech Lake. The Leech Lake area has some excellent dining options, in town and lakeside! Whether you are in the mood for a quick snack or a gourmet meal, there is a restaurant here for everyone’s pallet. Here are just some of the many options available on or near Leech Lake:

Coffee

Walker Bay Coffee Co

509 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484

This cozy coffee shop in Walker offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for starting your day or enjoying an afternoon treat. Walker Bay Coffee Co serves breakfast sandwiches, along with a variety of baked goods, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Pair your meal with a craft coffee drink made from high-quality beans for a truly satisfying experience.

Bar & Grill

Bayside Bar & Grill

412 Minnesota Avenue Walker, MN

This bar and grill in Downtown Walker offers fun bar food like hot and salty pretzels and chicken green chili. With respect to the burgers and cheesesteaks, this is the place to get your fish on. Besides the fish tacos and fish and chips, they feature a walleye “sammich” which is their specialty. There are daily food and drink specials and they are open seven days a week.

BBQ

Piggy BBQ of Walker

607 Minnesota Avenue Walker, MN

Piggy BBQ of Walker is a family-fun place as all good barbecue joints should be. They have patio seating where you can sit and share your brisket or pulled pork with your dog. There’s a long table inside to accommodate large groups or to pull up a bench and make new friends. They offer take-out of course and catering in the Leech Lake area.

Brewery

Portage Brewing Company

107 Fifth Street Walker, MN

Enjoy theme nights, like Bingo, Brats, and Beers or Pints and Pie. The local brewery to check out when you’re in the Leech Lake area! They offer a Morning Oats Stout, a Coffee Cake Blonde, a Mango and Sticky Rice IPA, and a Gingerbread Cookie Stout. They are open year-round.

Casino

Dancing Fire Restaurant

6800 Y Frontage Road Walker, MN

Leech Lake area’s fine dining option. Steak and lobster is a specialty along with many other delicious options. When you’ve finished your meal, the casino features a River of Stars Cabaret. Entertainment includes MMA fights, poker tournaments, and more.

Lakeside

The 502 Chase on the Lake

502 Cleveland Boulevard Walker, MN

Just a block from the main street you’ll find the largest Leech Lake lakeside patio with lake views that go on for miles! The food is evolving and offers a variety for even the pickiest of eaters. The view is sublime, with seating right on the water’s edge. When you’re not indulging in their dining delights, try The Copper Door Spa for chakra, hot stone, foot massages, Reiki, wraps, mani-pedis, and facials, among other services and packages.

Pizza

Village Square Pizza & Ice Cream

411 Minnesota Avenue Walker, MN

Best patio seating and hand-dipped ice cream at “The Village”. If it’s chilly out, warm up in the loft with a hot caramel cider or by the fireplace with a peppermint mocha. The delicious pizza is a must-try along with many other delicious Italian and American-style fare options.

Benson’s Eating & Drinking Emporium

400 Minnesota Ave W

Large groups and fun family times can be found at Benson’s all year round! Stop in for delicious pizza and American fare, great service, and game-day specials. Settle in for happy hour specials and full bar selections to suit all spectators!

Sports Bar

Shingobee on the Bay

7114 Shingobee Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484

Located at a marina, Shingobee on the Bay is the go-to sports bar and grill offering stunning lake views and a menu full of comfort food favorites. Enjoy classics like burgers, wings, and fish and chips, or opt for vegetarian-friendly options. With plenty of TVs for catching the game and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for unwinding by the water.

Winery

Forest Edge Winery

35295 Highway 64 Laplace, MN

A nice side trip from the lake brings you to Paul Bunyan State Forest. Wines here are light, dry, crisp, and clean with notes of the fruits and berries and rhubarb of Northern Winter. In addition to the forest and wines, there is also an art gallery here where you can buy jewelry, pottery, and more made by local artists. The winery occasionally features live music in the folk, pop, jazz, and classic rock genres.

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