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Fine dining restaurant in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
What should I order at The Pines Restaurant?
What to order
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Wild Rice Risotto
One of the most frequently praised dishes; multiple reviews call it excellent, special, and memorable, with several diners specifically recommending it alongside walleye and other entrees.
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Scallops
Repeatedly highlighted as a must-order item, described as rich, balanced, and so good that reviewers said they couldn't recommend it highly enough.
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Thai Tomato Salad
Praised for its fresh, locally inspired flavors and described as unexpected, lovely, and a standout use of seasonal produce.
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Bryndlewood Tomato Salad
Recommended for its fresh, creative presentation and strong tomato flavor; one reviewer called it their favorite dish of the meal.
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Walleye
Mentioned several times in positive terms, including tempura walleye and plated walleye with wild rice risotto, both described as flavorful, crisp, and excellent.
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Chocolate Cake
A recurring dessert favorite, praised for its rich flavor and especially for the version with dehydrated peanut butter crumble that rehydrates in your mouth.
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Popovers
Specifically called out as a dish to always get, suggesting they are a beloved and reliable favorite.
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Gem Salad
Recommended multiple times as a fresh, well-composed salad that showcases the restaurant's local produce and thoughtful preparation.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 5 to 10 PM |
About The Pines Restaurant
The Pines Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Reviewers consistently praise the intentional, locally inspired food, including dishes like wild rice risotto, walleye tempura, scallops, and seasonal salads made with local vegetables. The space is described as beautiful across multiple floors, with attentive service that feels warm and present rather than fussy. Guests also frequently mention the downstairs speakeasy and its cocktails as part of the experience.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is The Pines Restaurant known for?
The Pines Restaurant is best known for its refined fine dining with a strong northern Minnesota identity, especially the wild rice risotto and walleye tempura. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the popovers, cauliflower dishes, and cocktails in the downstairs speakeasy, saying the food feels intentional and local without being ordinary.
What dishes are most recommended at The Pines Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the popovers, cauliflower, wild rice risotto, chocolate cake, and walleye tempura. Other specific standouts mentioned are scallops, a 10oz New York steak, the deviled egg flight, ham dinner, and seasonal tomato salads made with local produce.
What is the atmosphere like at The Pines Restaurant?
The Pines has a polished, beautiful dining room spread across multiple floors, plus a swanky speakeasy-style bar in the basement. Guests describe the service as warm and knowledgeable, which makes it a good fit for date nights, special occasions, and groups that want a slower, more memorable meal.
Is The Pines Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
It is a fine dining restaurant, so it sits at the higher end of the price range, but reviewers say the experience is worth it because the food, service, and setting all feel carefully done. People who have dined there call it one of the best meals they have had in Grand Rapids and note that even large private events with custom menus felt exceptional.
What should I know about the speakeasy at The Pines Restaurant?
The downstairs speakeasy is a major draw on its own, with reviewers highlighting smoked maple Old Fashioneds and live jazz nights. If you cannot get a dinner reservation, guests say it is still worth stopping in for cocktails and the basement atmosphere.
