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10/05/2015 07:45PM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Heading up to Ely next week - and wondering about your favorite restaurants!
I've heard Insula is good and the Grilled Cheese place.
Any other favorites for GOOD FOOD?
Key word: Good.
Thanks!
I've heard Insula is good and the Grilled Cheese place.
Any other favorites for GOOD FOOD?
Key word: Good.
Thanks!
“The Wilderness holds answers to more questions than we have yet learned to ask.” - Nancy Newhall
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10/05/2015 08:44PM
My son and I were at Ely Steakhouse last month. I give it at least a B+ if not A-. I have had good meals at Rockwood. Haven't had a big dinner at Taste of Ely but a really good chefs salad and I like the live music. Sir Gs average oe above Italian. Twice disappointed by Boathouse, so never again. Haven't tried Insula, but menu did not excite me. Chocolate Moose good but I think closed for season. A few others, but hard for me not to go to Steakhouse.
10/05/2015 09:26PM
Our men's group broke tradition and went to Insula instead of the Steak House on our annual night-before dinner last August. NOT what they were looking for. If you want your Bucky Burger and a Steer Beer in low lighting, surrounded by dark woodwork, a pool table and the game on the TV, head across the street, but Insula's food is VERY good. I took my wife there a week ago Friday for lunch, and we were back for Saturday's dinner. Fresh and innovative dinner combinations, unique starter plates, craft cocktails and an acceptable craft beer selection. Some will label it a bit hoity-toity. I say it fills a niche that Ely needs and I wish them all the best.
Others we have been happy with: A Taste of Ely - We had just a fairly standard breakfast, but the breads were outstanding. Winton Roadhouse - The most surprising thing about this place that at first seems to be just another small-town everybody-knows-your-name bar is its attention to food. Great atmosphere and always entertaining.
Boathouse? Never ate there but have had most of their beers. Still looking for a stand-out there. Gators? All I know is, it's new.
Just nice to see so many new offerings in town. Also - is it going to be another restaurant on the corner next to the State Theater? (also being renovated)
Others we have been happy with: A Taste of Ely - We had just a fairly standard breakfast, but the breads were outstanding. Winton Roadhouse - The most surprising thing about this place that at first seems to be just another small-town everybody-knows-your-name bar is its attention to food. Great atmosphere and always entertaining.
Boathouse? Never ate there but have had most of their beers. Still looking for a stand-out there. Gators? All I know is, it's new.
Just nice to see so many new offerings in town. Also - is it going to be another restaurant on the corner next to the State Theater? (also being renovated)
"You can observe a lot just by watching." -- Yogi Berra
10/06/2015 11:33PM
If you're looking for something really special, I recommend the Burntside Lodge. Higher end price-wise, but wonderfully elegant. About 6 miles west of Ely.
"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir
10/07/2015 05:23AM
quote Jackfish: "If you're looking for something really special, I recommend the Burntside Lodge. Higher end price-wise, but wonderfully elegant. About 6 miles west of Ely."
I'm going to have to try Burntside someday, but to the OP, its closed for the season.
10/07/2015 06:50AM
quote billconner: I'm going to have to try Burntside someday, but to the OP, its closed for the season. "
Closed for the season? I didn't realize that. Hope you make it there someday. It's great.
"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir
10/07/2015 01:53PM
I like the boathouse. The fish tacos are delicious! I know that there is plenty of fish to eat when you are in the woods, but do yourself a favor and get them.
Is that a paddle poking me in the back or are you happy to see me?
10/07/2015 02:40PM
Never been disappointing by the Boathouse in 3 or 4 trips. The Ely Steakhouse was a disappointment the first time there. Chocolate Moose is hands down the best, but if it's closed.
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir
10/07/2015 06:34PM
The new Insula on the main street had great food this past summer.
The Boathouse also was very good when we stopped the after a June trip.
We stopped going to the Steak House when other options became available. The décor is too dark, smells of old smoke, is very 1950's outdated. The food is Ok but not anything spectacular. they just have not kept up with the new competition.
Stony Ridge Restaurant and Resort is only open in the summer but they have great burgers and are a pretty good value for your dollar - located just on the edge town- it is NW of the business district on Shagawa Road W. overlooking the beach.
Stony Ridge is the favorite of the "under age-big eater" grandsons. Insula and the Boathouse are favorite of the test of us.
The Boathouse also was very good when we stopped the after a June trip.
We stopped going to the Steak House when other options became available. The décor is too dark, smells of old smoke, is very 1950's outdated. The food is Ok but not anything spectacular. they just have not kept up with the new competition.
Stony Ridge Restaurant and Resort is only open in the summer but they have great burgers and are a pretty good value for your dollar - located just on the edge town- it is NW of the business district on Shagawa Road W. overlooking the beach.
Stony Ridge is the favorite of the "under age-big eater" grandsons. Insula and the Boathouse are favorite of the test of us.
10/07/2015 07:43PM
quote Jackfish: "quote billconner: I'm going to have to try Burntside someday, but to the OP, its closed for the season. "
Closed for the season? I didn't realize that. Hope you make it there someday. It's great."
Sounds like a good place to go with the husband on an anniversary!
“The Wilderness holds answers to more questions than we have yet learned to ask.” - Nancy Newhall
10/07/2015 07:44PM
quote Thisismatthew: "I like the boathouse. The fish tacos are delicious! I know that there is plenty of fish to eat when you are in the woods, but do yourself a favor and get them."
Good to know! I LOVE fish tacos!
Thanks everyone! These are some great ideas!
“The Wilderness holds answers to more questions than we have yet learned to ask.” - Nancy Newhall
10/08/2015 08:08PM
I like the Boathouse, but I also think it has gone downhill over the past few years, and I have never had a good experience on the restaurant side. Bucky burgers cannot be beat at the Steak House, and Rockwood is also good, but I do believe they close their doors in the off season.
"The future ain't what it used to be" Yogi Berra
10/09/2015 04:23PM
I like the rrribeye,mushrooms wild rice pilaf at SteakHouse and to Sir G's for Italian. Both on the main drag. Brittons has a big breakfast. I miss Cranberrys and Vertins too. Love to eat. Oth
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10/09/2015 06:15PM
I was trying to remember what the Boathouse used to be called. Cranberries. Favorite story there is when Jocko, one of my son's friends and a classic dude, powered down a triple cheeseburger and fries without a flinch. Awesome.
10/12/2015 04:17PM
I'm not a picky eater but I have liked all the places I have eaten at.
Boathouse- had the all you can eat walleye this year and that was one of the best meals I have ever had. My brother also had it and agreed.
Rockwood- Had some of their specialty burgers and liked them. Closed for the season.
Chocolate Moose- Similar to Rockwood as far as burgers and I liked it too.
Ely Steakhouse- It's a bar atmosphere but the Bucky Burger was excellent.
Britton's- breakfast all day. I had the country fried steak and it tasted great with fries on the side. I love country fried steaks though.
Dairy Queen- usually a good looking gal working in there.
Subway- don't be the unlucky one who goes there at the same time that the entire Ely volleyball team unloads the bus to go eat. You will be waiting a while and have to listen to talk of Justin Bieber.
Boathouse- had the all you can eat walleye this year and that was one of the best meals I have ever had. My brother also had it and agreed.
Rockwood- Had some of their specialty burgers and liked them. Closed for the season.
Chocolate Moose- Similar to Rockwood as far as burgers and I liked it too.
Ely Steakhouse- It's a bar atmosphere but the Bucky Burger was excellent.
Britton's- breakfast all day. I had the country fried steak and it tasted great with fries on the side. I love country fried steaks though.
Dairy Queen- usually a good looking gal working in there.
Subway- don't be the unlucky one who goes there at the same time that the entire Ely volleyball team unloads the bus to go eat. You will be waiting a while and have to listen to talk of Justin Bieber.
10/12/2015 06:22PM
The Dairy Queen is drive in. I think that's handy. Although you pay on one side and it's a little awkward, pavement sunk or something, then get your stuff on the other side. Never went inside, but with that recommendation I may have to next time.
10/12/2015 06:44PM
Subway!!!
DQ!!!!
Good food.......
I think We'll do Insula, Grilled Cheese Imporium, Boathouse, and maybe Brittons.
Ate at Brittons the morning of our "put in" last May - but I was SOOO jacked to get into the BWCA I ordered OATMEAL! WTF was wrong with me... that's what I'd be eating my whole trip!
We leave in a few days - so I'll report back what we ended up doing next week! Thanks again for the suggestions! I'm really excited to try the fish tacos!
DQ!!!!
Good food.......
I think We'll do Insula, Grilled Cheese Imporium, Boathouse, and maybe Brittons.
Ate at Brittons the morning of our "put in" last May - but I was SOOO jacked to get into the BWCA I ordered OATMEAL! WTF was wrong with me... that's what I'd be eating my whole trip!
We leave in a few days - so I'll report back what we ended up doing next week! Thanks again for the suggestions! I'm really excited to try the fish tacos!
“The Wilderness holds answers to more questions than we have yet learned to ask.” - Nancy Newhall
10/13/2015 07:00AM
You could try Taste of Ely just down the road from Piragis. A little weird arrangement as you pay at the counter and they bring the food out. Water is self serve. I ate breakfast and would like to try lunch there.
The best part of this journey here is further knowing yourself - Alan Kay
10/15/2015 09:40AM
quote MNLindsey80: "quote Jackfish: "quote billconner: I'm going to have to try Burntside someday, but to the OP, its closed for the season. "
Closed for the season? I didn't realize that. Hope you make it there someday. It's great."
Sounds like a good place to go with the husband on an anniversary!"
Yes it is, Lindsey. Great place to go for a special occasion. Northwoods fine dining.
"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir
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