Bemidji, The First City on the Mississippi, Minnesota USA

Dining Options
Bemidji offers an extensive range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options unique and varied as your individual tastes in food. When you're in a hurry, the list of fast food franchises awaits with all your favorites. When the occasion calls for either lively fun or more leisurely dining enjoyment, you'll find Bemidji home to sports bars as well as numerous fine dining establishments.
FINE DINING | CHINESE | ITALIAN | MEXICAN | FAMILY | WATER VIEW | PIZZA
COFFEE SHOPS/DELI'S | SUBS & SALADS | BAR & GRILL | FAST FOOD | CATERING

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Fine Dining
Applebee's
1909 Paul Bunyan Drive
Casual dining Grill and Bar featuring moderately priced, high quality food and beverage items. Table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages.  Carside service.
Contact: 218-444-2038
Bemidji Town & Country Club
2425 Birchmont Beach Rd
Full service restaurant and lounge overlooking north shore of Lake Bemidji. Scenic golf setting. Open year around. Parties, Banquets, Receptions, Reunions.
Contact: 218-751-4535
Ground Round Grill and Bar
2200 Paul Bunyan Drive
Family Dining, appetizers, steaks, pasta, ribs, children's menu, take out menu.
Contact: 218-444-3201
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
1025 Paul Bunyan Dr S
From pasta, appetizers, sandwiches, steaks. salads- not to mention our award winning pizza. Full menu bursting with delicious side dishes. Delivery service.
Contact: 218-444-1875
Peppercorn Restaurant & Lounge
1813 Paul Bunyan Drive
Family dining features full menu with daily special. Prime rib and all you can eat specials. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Relaxing lounge.
Contact: 218-759-2794
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge
530 Birchmont Beach Rd.
Casual dining right on Lake Bemidji. Patio seating available. Steak, burgers, sandwiches, salads. Open seasonally (May to September) for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cocktail service available.
Contact: 218-444-3463
The Cattails Bar & Grill
6405 Bemidji Ave N
Steaks, pasta, burgers and more. Nightly features. Customized seasonings. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend breakfasts from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open for Dinner after Labor Day
Contact: 218-444-8778
Sparkling Waters Dining Between the Lakes
824 Paul Bunyan Dr S
A magical dining experience in cuisine and atmosphere- whether for a business lunch, birthday club, intimate dinner for two, the after 5 crowd or a party to toast the town.  Meeting space capacity: 50 Wireless internet access.
Contact: 218-444-3214
Fireside Grill & Patio
US Highway 2 West, Bagley, MN
Casual - fine dining restaurant with full lounge area and outside seating.  Specializing in seafood, steaks and unique entrees.
Contact: 218-694-2012 fireside@gvtel.com

Family
Minnesota Nice
414 Beltrami Ave
Breakfast, lunch served in a family atmosphere. Specializing in home-cooked meals. Walleye, pies, made fresh daily caramel rolls Open 6 am - 4 pm
Contact: 218-444-6656
Countryside Restaurant
7052 Highway 2 West
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a family atmosphere. Specializing in home-cooked meals.
Contact: 218-751-8248
Perkin's Restaurant
1120 Paul Bunyan Drive NW
Cheerful and relaxed family dining spot features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialty entrees for all appetites. Open 24 hours. Bakery with delicious items to-go.
Contact: 218-751-7850
Maid Rite Cafe
1602 Paul Bunyan Drive
Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Open at 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 pm
Famous Maid Rite Sandwich
Contact: Judy Black 218-444-7224
Country Kitchen
728 Paul Bunyan Drive NW
Twenty-four hour family dining. Salad bar, kid’s menu and senior discount. Home of Paul Bunyan Sweet Roll.
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Contact: 218-444-8963
Southside Restaurant
3417 Washington Avenue SE
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a family atmosphere. Specializing in home-cooked meals.
Contact: 218-751-5110

Chinese
Super Buffet
2440 Paul Bunyan Dr NW 
Chinese, Cantonese, seafood. Spacious seating 
Contact:  218-333-0999
New China 
1412 Beltrami Avenue
Chinese, take-out or eat-in.
11:00 a.m. - 10:oo p.m.   
Contact: 218-751-5340

Italian
Tutto Bene Ristorante
300 Beltrami Avenue NW
Casually sophisticated atmosphere. Specializing in gourmet coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, homemade soups, pasta, seafood, steak, prime rib and desserts. Good wine selection with monthly features and cocktails.
Summer Outdoor Courtyard Dining Available
Contact: 218-751-1100
 

Mexican

Mi Rancho
677 Anne St NW
Serving authentic Mexican food and Texas Marquaritas
Open for lunch and dinner
Contact: 218-444-8212


El Mariachi
801 Washington Ave S
Authentic Mexican Cantina
Contact:  218-444-6465

Qdoba Mexican Grill   
1000 Paul Bunyan Dr S
Fast, fresh Mexican flavors that are anything but old-fashioned refried beans and Spanish rice, prepared right in front of the patrons with only the freshest ingredients.
Contact: 218-308-2772

Pizza
Dave’s Pizza
422 W. 15th St.
Family dinner spot features the best in Italian cuisine. Dine in, take out or delivery available. Serving beer and wine.
Contact: Pete Fenson 218-751-3225
Keith’s Pizza & Restaurant
110 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 
Relaxing atmosphere featuring lunch and dinner. Serving pizza, spaghetti, salad bar, chicken, appetizers and desserts, wine and beer.
Mon - Thurs 11:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Friday & Saturday 11:00 to 11:00
Contact: 218-751-7940 
Keith’s Pizza & Restaurant
1425 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW - near Paul Bunyan Mall
Relaxing atmosphere featuring lunch and dinner. Serving pizza, spaghetti, salad bar, appetizers and desserts.
Mon- Thurs 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Friday & Saturday 11:00 to 11:00 Sunday 12:00 - 10:00 P.M.
Contact: 218-751-7941
Pizza Hut
601 Paul Bunyan Drive
Lunch and dinner served in a family atmosphere. Beer available. Delivery service
11:00 A.M. daily. Memorial Day -Labor Day closing: 11:00 p.m. Sun-Thu 12 :00 p.m. Fri-Sat. Winter closing: 10:00 p.m. Sun-Thu 11:00 p.m. Fri -Sat
Contact: 218-751-1601
Papa Murphy's
512 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
Take 'n bake pizza, breadsticks, calzone and cookie dough
Contact: 218-444-7025
Domino's Pizza
701 Paul Bunyan Dr NW 
Sun/Mon-11AM -12M Tues-Thur-11:AM-1AM Fri/Sat-11AM-2AM
Dine In- Take out-Delivery
Contact: 218-759-3030
Giovanni's Pizza
102 1st St W - Union Square - downtown Bemidji
Family Dining. Dine In - Take out - Delivery
Contact: 218-751-0798
Little Caesar's Pizza
1504 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
 Dine In - Take out - Drive-thru
Contact: 218-751-2885

Coffee Shops/Deli's
Wild Hare Bistro & Coffee House
523 Minnesota Ave NW
Fresh whole foods, world flavors, catering to special dietary needs
Contact: 218-444-JAVA (5282)
Cantabria Coffee Company
207 2nd Street NW
Serving 6:00 am - 6:00 pm  Specialty Coffees, Sandwiches. Bridgman Ice Cream
Contact:
218-444-3799
"The Cabin" Coffeehouse & Cafe'
214 3rd St 
Sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee's, 
Contact: 218-444-2899
Caribou Coffee
Bemidji Commons - near Wal Mart
Hot & cold coffee-based beverages. Scones, muffins, brownies, etc
Contact: 218-751-9342
Dunn Brother's Coffee
501 Paul Bunyan Drive
Hot & cold coffee-based beverages. Smoothies, Breakfast Sandwiches
Roasted Fresh Daily - Call for roasting times to observe
Contact: 218-444-5252
Harmony Natural Food Coop
117 3rd St NW
Deli -fresh ingredient soup daily, sandwiches & salads
Contact: 218-751-2009
Raphael's Bakery & Restaurant
319 Minnesota Avenue
Baked fresh daily - breads/pastries. Breakfast, soups and sandwiches. Open 6:00 am
Contact: 218-759-2015
Beyond Juice
255 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
Serving 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed Sat. Fortified fruit smoothies, made- fresh sandwiches, muffins 
Contact: 218-751-0455
Market Cafe
1820 Paul Bunyan Drive NW
Grill menu serving 6:00 am - 2:00 pm In Simonson Service Station
Contact: 218-751-4045
Cold Stone Creamery
Bemidji Commons - near Wal Mart
Fresh made creamy ice cream with indulgent mix-ins.
Contact: 218-444-9040

Subs & Salads
Subway - 3 locations
119 2nd Street & 1008 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 
& Wal Mart
Contact: 218-751-3823 - 218-755-9878
Paul Bunyan Sub Shop
600 Paul Bunyan Drive SW
Contact: 218-751-1937
Erberts & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs  
1500 Bemidji Ave N
Contact:  218-444-9700
Quizno's Subs
Westridge Mall Shopping Center
Hot Subs & Salads
Contact: 218-755-9090
The Pita Pit  
Fun atmosphere, Healthy eating, the food is cooked up right in front of the customers. We serve breakfast pitas all day long. 
1204 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
218-333-8978

Bar & Grill
Backyard BBQ Bar
119 3rd St
Serving southern style BBQ
Contact:  218-444-4539
Bar 209
209 Minnesota Avenue
Casual atmosphere with a northern flair. Burgers, appetizers and the famous Bar 209 Burger (if you eat the whole thing, drinks and burger are free).
Contact: 218-751-2442
Blue Moon Saloon
48220 Reserve Trail - 10 miles S of Bemidji
Casual dining and cocktail lounge in a beautiful surrounding. Adjacent to snowmobile trails. Lunch and dinner menu served daily, including Sunday Brunch. Specialties include Thursday all you can eat, BBQ ribs, chicken, walleye and all you can eat shrimp Sundays.. Take-outs, too.
Contact: 218-751-1195
Blue Ox Bar & Grill
128 1st St W
Unique atmosphere in railroad depot. Serving salads, specialty burgers, steaks, walleye and more. Open 11 am
On East West bicycle/snowmobile trail through town.
Contact:  218-444-3171
Brigid's Cross Irish Pub
317 Beltrami Avenue NW
Traditional Irish pub serving Guinness on tap and a full Irish menu.  Special events and weekly music performances.
Contact: 218-444-0567
Keg n' Cork - 1st Irish Pub on the Mississippi
310 Beltrami Avenue NW
First Irish pub on the Mississippi. Opens daily 11:00 am. Specializing in soups, salads and the famous Smart Burger.
Contact: 218-444-7600
71 Bar & Steakhouse
468 Bemidji Rd NE - 10 miles N of Bemidji
Casual dining and cocktail lounge. Adjacent to snowmobile trail. Lunch and dinner menu served daily. Specialties include BBQ ribs, chicken, walleye and shrimp. Take-outs.
Contact: 218-586-2274
Slim’s Bar & Grill
142 Anne Street
Northwoods setting with outstanding burgers and chili. Cocktail lounge with free popcorn.
Contact: 218-444-7546
Toasty Beaver's Sports Bar & Grill
114 3rd St
Contact: 218-497-0497

Water View
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
1025 Paul Bunyan Dr S
From pasta, appetizers, sandwiches, steaks. salads- not to mention our award winning pizza. Full menu bursting with delicious side dishes. Delivery service.
Contact: 218-444-1875
Bemidji Town & Country Club
Birchmont Drive NE
Full service restaurant and lounge overlooking north shore of Lake Bemidji. Scenic golf setting. Open year around. Parties, Banquets, Receptions, Reunions.
Contact: 218-751-4535
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge
530 Birchmont Beach Rd.
Casual dining right on Lake Bemidji. Patio seating available. Steak, burgers, sandwiches, salads. Open seasonally (May to September) for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cocktail service available.
Contact: 218-444-3463
Sparkling Waters Dining Between the Lakes
824 Paul Bunyan Dr S
A magical dining experience in cuisine and atmosphere- whether for a business lunch, birthday club, intimate dinner for two, the after 5 crowd or a party to toast the town.
Contact: 218-444-3214
Fast Food
Arby's  Paul Bunyan Dr NW
           218-755-1111
Burger King Paul Bunyan Dr S & 2575 Hannah Ave 
Dairy Queen  Paul Bunyan Mall
                    & Seasonally at 700 Paul Bunyan Dr S
Hardees  205 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
               218-751-8823
Kentucky Fried Chicken  1210 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
                                       218-751-2300
McDonalds 520 Paul Bunyan Dr S  &1245 PB Dr  NW
Qdoba Mexican Grill   1000 Paul Bunyan Dr S
                                    218-308-2772
Subway  119 2nd St NW, 1008 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
               & Wal Mart
Taco Bell 515 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
                218-751-3498
Taco John's  1285 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
                     218-751-5907
Turtle River Pasties  12486 Hwy 71 Connection
                                 218-586-4004

Catering
Aramark/BSU
Box lunches, soups & sandwiches, buffets & fine dining
Contact: 218-444-7576
Baker's Place Custom Catering
218-333-3363
Lueken's Village Foods
Sandwiches, soup, buffets & fine dining
Contact: 218-444-3663
Marketplace Foods
Box lunches, soups & sandwiches, buffets & fine dining
Contact: 218-444-1400
71 Bar
Anytime, Any place, Any Occasion
Contact: 218-586-2274
Minnesota Nice
218-444-6656
Free Estimates
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
218-444-1875
Offers full menu catering,
in addition to extensive Banquet and catering menu.  Catering for any occasion, Birthdays, Reunions, Graduations, Receptions, etc. We cater to you or you come to us.
Qdoba Mexican Grill  
Box lunches or Hot Taco bars 
Contact: 218-308-2772
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Contact: 218-751-2300
Peppercorn
Limited catering available. Call for details before 11:00 am or after 4:30 pm
Contact: 218-759-2794
Perkins
Limited catering available. Call for details
Contact: 218-751-7850
Erbert& Gerbert's
218-444-9700
Subs and Clubs
Platters to Box Lunches to Party Subs, delivered
 
 

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