Experience Outdoor Dining
Experience urban life in the country setting and immerse yourself in an enjoyable outdoor dining experience. Whether you are enjoying a meal in our historic downtown or having cocktails with friends along the shoreline of Lake Bemidji, either experience will provide you with a memorable setting.
- All
- American
- Asian
- Bakery/Cafe
- Brewery
- Coffeehouse
- Deli
- Fine Dining
- Ice Cream Shoppe
- Italian/Pizza
- Mexican
- Pub/Bar
- Sandwich Shop
- Steak/Seafood
- Unique Eats
Tavern on South Shore
Rustic/Elegance décor with open air concept, lakeside atmosphere and patio seating.
Lazy Jacks
Small bar & grill offering fantastic burgers, jumbo wings and prime rib on weekends.
Giovanni’s Pizza
No-frills restaurant offering a buffet that includes a variety of pizzas, pastas and a salad bar. Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery.
Wild Hare Bistro & Coffee House
Fresh, whole foods, world flavors catering to special dietary needs.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs.
Minnesota Nice Cafe
Unique pancakes & omelets, plus other homestyle fare, highlight this upbeat breakfast & lunch venue.
Qdoba Mexican Eats
Mexican chain for counter-serve, custom burritos, tacos & more, including health-oriented options.
Sparkling Waters Restaurant
Upscale bar/eatery offering refined steak & seafood dishes, plus lake views & patio seating options.
Ruttgers
Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge Casual dining on the north shore of Lake Bemidji featuring patio seating, steaks, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Open May – Sept.
Raphael’s Bakery & Restaurant
Baked fresh daily breads and pastries. Serving breakfast and lunch with soups and sandwiches.
Harmony Natural Foods Co-op
Deli fresh soups daily, sandwiches and salads.
Wasabi of Bemidji
Innovative sushi in the heart of Bemidji downtown.
Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant
Casually sophisticated atmosphere. Providing a from scratch approach using Italian influenced ingredients. Wine & Spirit suggestions from knowledge and friendly staff. Summer outdoor courtyard dining.
Domino’s Pizza
Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken wings & other sides. Take-Out & Delivery.
Cantabria Coffee Company
Speciality coffee, sandwiches and Bridgeman ice cream.
Lucky Dogs Gourmet Hotdogs
Sit! Stay! Eat! Lucky Dogs gourmet hot dog restaurant featuring the famous 100% all beef Nathan’s Hotdogs along with the local Stittsworth’s brats and polish. Lucky Dogs is a place where great food is served, friends and families gather on the patio and pets are welcome.
Paul Bunyan Sub Shop
Locally owned restaurant serving freshly made sub sandwiches.
New China
Cash-only, no-frills establishment focusing on NYC-style Chinese-American takeout staples.
Slim’s Bar & Grill
Northwoods setting with outstanding burgers and chili.
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
Family-friendly chain bar & grill serving American fare, plus deep-dish pizzas.
Country Kitchen
Homey chain eatery serving breakfast all day & other American comfort fare in a casual space.
Marketplace Foods
Bakery and deli offering dine-in or take-out.
The Cabin Coffeehouse & Cafe
Sandwiches, soups, salads and delicious coffee.
Cherry Berry Yogurt Bar
Sweet-treat chain with a large variety of self-serve frozen yogurt flavors & toppings.
Subway
Three Bemidji Locations
1317 Paul Bunyan Dr
Bemidji, MN 56601
120 Paul Bunyan Dr S
Bemidji, MN 56601
2025 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Subway is an American fast food restaurant that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads.
Bar 209 & Red Stu Breakfast Bar
Night & Day restaurant concept. Two restaurants under one roof. Bright, morning menu at Red Stu Breakfast Bar open 7 am – 3 pm and cozy, warm Bar 209 open 11 am- 1 am.
Culver’s
Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Mi Rancho
Warmly painted, sit-down Mexican restaurant serving classics like margaritas, tacos & enchiladas.
Brigid’s Pub Food & Spirits
Homey watering hole featuring Irish & American comfort food, live bands & pints of stout.
Big River Scoop
Home of the Legen…Dairy scooped ice cream and waffle cones made fresh daily. Pizza by the slice and other savory treats, localled roasted coffee & hot chocolate.
Jimmy John’s
Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Dave’s Pizza
Casual family dining featuring Italian cruisine and the “Best Pizza” in town. Serving beer and wine. Dine-In,Take-Out or Delivery.
Countryside Restaurant
Family atmosphere serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lueken’s Deli & Grill
Two Locations in Bemidji
609 Washington Ave S
Bemidji, MN 56601
1171 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Breakfast including made from scratch omelets scramblers and combo-plates. Lunch with artisan burgers, wraps, sandwiches and salads. Dine-In or Take-Out.
Caribou Coffee
Eco-conscious coffee chain offering java drinks, smoothies & teas alongside light fare & pastries.
Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake Pizza
Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Starbucks
Hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee, espresso, caffe latte, full- and loose-leaf teas, Fresh juices, Frappuccino beverages, pastrie and snacks.
Perkins
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other American standards in diner like digs.
Big Apple Bagels
Counter-serve chain for coffee, sandwiches & basic breakfast fare including muffins & bagels.
Keith’s Pizza & Restaurant
1425 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
110 Paul Bunyan Dr SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Relaxing atmosphere serving lunch and dinner. Serving pizza, spaghetti, salad bar, chicken, appetizers, wine and beer. Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery.
Bemidji Brewing Company
Tap room creating and serving fresh, unfailing craft beer for Northern MN since 2012.
Simonson Market Cafe
Casual dining offering breakfast served all day and lunch.
Rother’s Just Desserts
All we do is desserts and we do it well! Everything from cookies, pie and cheesecake to three tiered wedding masterpieces. Using high quality ingredients to create high quality, decadent desserts. All desserts are created from scratch and delivered to you as fresh as possible.
Super Buffet
Chinese, cantonese, seafood and spacious seating.
Little Caesar’s Pizza
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Garden Grill & Pub
Serving delicious burgers and more. Dine-in or carry-out.
Dairy Queen
Two Locations in Bemidji
700 Paul Bunyan Dr S
Bemidji, MN 56601
1401 Paul Bunyan Dr NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
CK Dudley’s
Sports bar and full dining featuring in-house BBQ menu items.
Fozzie’s Smokin’ BBQ
BBQ slingin food truck operatin team that moved indoors. Great BBQ. fun menus options such as a BBQ Sundae and Mac & Cheese.
North Shore Grille
Full service restaurant and lounge overlooking north shore of Lake Bemidji. Scenic golf setting at Bemidji Town & Country Club. Open seasonally.
Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop
Erbert and Gerbert’s main menu items are submarine sandwiches. There are fourteen sandwiches on the menu.
Applebee’s
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Pizza Hut
Family-friendly chain known for its made-to-order pizzas. Dine-In, Take-Out & Delivery.
Ruzy’s Bar & Grill
Full bar and grill serving appetizers, burgers, seafood, steaks & sandwiches.
Corner Bar & Grill
Serving Bemidji’s “Best” Burger and classic bar food.
Keg N’ Cork
First Irish Pub on the Mississippi. Specializing in soups, salads and the famous “Smart Burger”.
Tara
Serving authentic Thai dishes paired with regional breweries craft beer.