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05/01/2012 09:03PM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
So, as I've posted on here previously, I'll be in Ely in less than a month. As I haven't seen a post on this, I thought I'd ask: Where's the best place to grab lunch in Ely?
I've seen posts on where to get breakfast before heading out, but nothing about lunch. I've eaten at the Boathouse and a few other places. Just wondering what everyone's favorites are.
I've seen posts on where to get breakfast before heading out, but nothing about lunch. I've eaten at the Boathouse and a few other places. Just wondering what everyone's favorites are.
Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night; set a man on fire, keep him warm the rest of his life.
05/01/2012 10:36PM
When I am in town I grab a to-go lunch from Zup's deli. The grocery store on top of the hill on Sheridan Street.
On Tuesdays I get Tater-Tot Hotdish.
On Wednesdays I get Sloppy Joe's.
On Thursdays I get Lasagna.
They have other stuff too thats good.
Their recipes are almost identical to the way my mother made those dishes in the 1960's.
For desert I go to the Plum Bun Bakery.
On Tuesdays I get a frosted Blueberry scone.
On...
On Tuesdays I get Tater-Tot Hotdish.
On Wednesdays I get Sloppy Joe's.
On Thursdays I get Lasagna.
They have other stuff too thats good.
Their recipes are almost identical to the way my mother made those dishes in the 1960's.
For desert I go to the Plum Bun Bakery.
On Tuesdays I get a frosted Blueberry scone.
On...
05/01/2012 11:03PM
I like to eat local, especially when traveling. I like new dishes and new ways of preparation. I can get Pizza Hut or DQ at home, so when out of town, I like to try new things. Had some awesome pulled tuna BBQ in North Carolina last year eating local. (They smoke tuna steaks in their smoker, then flake it and mix with BBQ sauce just like pulled pork, excellent eating.) I also had a great BBQ Pulled Pork pizza at a bar in Ely a few years back. Can't remember the name of the place, but it was great pizza.
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05/02/2012 05:50AM
I would have said the Chocolate Moose because that has been one of our lunch places, but I understand it is under new owners and is being remodeled, so now I may not feel the same way about it.
May have to check it out this summer.
When I spent a week in Ely last summer I had my lunch at the Front Porch a few times while using the Internet. Nothing that outstanding eats-wise, but I liked the decaf and surely did appreciate having the Internet once a day.
May have to check it out this summer.
When I spent a week in Ely last summer I had my lunch at the Front Porch a few times while using the Internet. Nothing that outstanding eats-wise, but I liked the decaf and surely did appreciate having the Internet once a day.
05/02/2012 06:18AM
quote Stumpy: "Northern Grounds is pretty good, or maybe Britton's."
Northern Grounds lost their lease Stumpy and moved out of town to Silver Rapids Lodge under a different name. There is a new restaurant in the building called "A Taste of Ely" now.
05/02/2012 07:51AM
quote Les Ismore: "I like to eat local, especially when traveling. I like new dishes and new ways of preparation. I can get Pizza Hut or DQ at home, so when out of town, I like to try new things. Had some awesome pulled tuna BBQ in North Carolina last year eating local. (They smoke tuna steaks in their smoker, then flake it and mix with BBQ sauce just like pulled pork, excellent eating.) I also had a great BBQ Pulled Pork pizza at a bar in Ely a few years back. Can't remember the name of the place, but it was great pizza.
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Normally, I do as well. For some reason, over the yearrs, I have had particularly bad luck in Ely. I won't list any names, and Brttons has always been good and consistent, but I've had my share of high priced inedinle food in Ely. Pizza Hut is the most consistent for lunch or supper.
I'm sure we were just there, at these otherto places, on the chef's off day, but we were consistently there on the off days.
05/02/2012 08:02AM
The Rockwood looks great, the owners are super nice people, and will be opening on May 4th!
The former Northern Grounds moved to Silver Rapids Lodge, is already open for business, and now called Michael's.
The former Northern Grounds moved to Silver Rapids Lodge, is already open for business, and now called Michael's.
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05/02/2012 08:54AM
Haven't been to Boathouse, but used to like Cranberrry's I assume it's not changed too much.
Always liked Sir G's. And they must know how to run their business, because - especially for an Ely restaurant - they've been around a long time.
Always liked Sir G's. And they must know how to run their business, because - especially for an Ely restaurant - they've been around a long time.
"Enjoy every sandwich"
05/02/2012 11:51AM
Thanks for the input, everyone. I know I can always count on the members here for good reviews, from outfitters to equipment, to where to eat for lunch. Thanks again.
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05/03/2012 12:35AM
quote Spartan2: "I would have said the Chocolate Moose because that has been one of our lunch places, but I understand it is under new owners and is being remodeled, so now I may not feel the same way about it."
Gasp... new owners??????
I hope it is still as good as it was in the past! That is one of our favorite stops in Ely
We used to love the Chapman Street Market that my friend Cathy owned, but it closed a few years back. It was a great spot and we were sad to see it go...
05/03/2012 08:08AM
quote Spartan2: "I would have said the Chocolate Moose because that has been one of our lunch places, but I understand it is under new owners and is being remodeled, so now I may not feel the same way about it
It's the same owner as last year, so if you liked it then, nothing should change.
The "remodel" was done out of necessity after a pipe burst, flooding the place earlier this year.
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05/03/2012 12:52PM
quote MagicStik: "Ely Steak House...I second the burgers and Oatmeal Stout! Avoid the Boathouse...some of the worst service I have ever had!
MagicStik"
I agree about the Boathouse MajicStik. It has changed a lot from the old Cranberries, and IMO, for the worse. And if you don't care for their in-house beers, too bad. They don't sell any beer but their own.
05/03/2012 02:19PM
quote Banksiana: "The Chocolate Moose was sold a year ago."
This is true, but the current owner is the same one that ran it all last summer!
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05/03/2012 04:08PM
quote AndySG:I agree about the Boathouse MajicStik. It has changed a lot from the old Cranberries, and IMO, for the worse. And if you don't care for their in-house beers, too bad. They don't sell any beer but their own."
And the last two trips we stopped they were out of almost all their beers on the "current" list.
I should clarify...we had the piss poor service while sitting in the bar area. The main restaurant was fine...and the food was always fine...over about 5 year period. The last 3 years our service was poor to very poor but we kept going back. The last time we walked in there was ONE table of guys and they weren't happy...we walked out. Went to the Steakhouse and Wes had a beer on our table in less than a minute. Two totally different levels of customer service.
Magic
05/03/2012 11:18PM
quote The Great Outdoors: "quote Spartan2: "I would have said the Chocolate Moose because that has been one of our lunch places, but I understand it is under new owners and is being remodeled, so now I may not feel the same way about it
It's the same owner as last year, so if you liked it then, nothing should change.
The "remodel" was done out of necessity after a pipe burst, flooding the place earlier this year."
Well that is good news ( and bad news about the forced remodel) for those of us that love the Moose!
05/04/2012 12:03PM
Zulu? What's that place that advertises "BURGERS AS BIG AS YER HEAD"?
Just remember the ad on WELY, a couple years ago.
I got a good sized head, so that is a pretty big burger :)
Just remember the ad on WELY, a couple years ago.
I got a good sized head, so that is a pretty big burger :)
"I am haunted by waters"~Norman Maclean "A River Runs Through It"
05/04/2012 12:10PM
Thats Stoney Ridge Mooseplumbs. I may attempt to eat their two pound hamburger called the Sasquatch this year. Last year out of 70 attempts only a logger from Isabella was successful the cook told me.
The resident chocolate lab senses patrons who may not be able to finish their large burgers and patiently waits for a handout.
The resident chocolate lab senses patrons who may not be able to finish their large burgers and patiently waits for a handout.
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