Prairie Bay Grill - Brainerd

Due to a shortage of staff, like many places these days, our dining experience was a bit slow. However, this wasn't a problem for us as we were expecting it. Th... read more Due to a shortage of staff, like many places these days, our dining experience was a bit slow. However, this wasn't a problem for us as we were expecting it. The restaurant was upfront about the situation. Our waitress was very pleasant and always had a smile on her face. The pizza was fantastic and definitely worth the wait!

We used Prairie Bay to our wedding in the NP room last May and it was great! The food was a big thing for us and I wanted people to love it and do it! I highly... read more We used Prairie Bay to our wedding in the NP room last May and it was great! The food was a big thing for us and I wanted people to love it and do it! I highly recommend the brisket and potato pulp: My husband and I had a budget, but we wanted to offer a late night bar and have a fed meal and Nick and his team were great to work with us to give us everything we wanted and stay in our budget. During the entire process Nick brought his assistant Cela, who was surely a game changer! It is like its right hand and is extremely detailed oriented, which is extremely soothing for a bride. She was always available for questions and had quick answers. She was also on the day of our wedding, so I knew things were perfect. Another thing I loved about Prairie Bay is dishes, glassware, ice and water service, as well as napkins and cutlery. These are the small things you do not think about when you have a cater or decide which food options have, but their options are high end and definitely go with overall ambience they offer. They also let us make several tastings so that my husband and I can refine the menu choices and allow our parents to join separately. This is a huge plus on the customer service page for me! Overall recommend Prairie Bay for your wedding!

Prairie Bay catered my son and his wife 's wedding reception at our home. As one of the appetizers we had a make your own bruschetta bar , which was a huge hit.... read more Prairie Bay catered my son and his wife 's wedding reception at our home. As one of the appetizers we had a make your own bruschetta bar , which was a huge hit. It was beautifully presented and delicious. The remaining appetizers, mushroom tartlets and chef ' choice, were butler-passed. All the guests raved about the hors d 'oeuvres. The dinner choices were slow-braised beef spareribs, hunter 's grilled chicken and vegetarian lasagne. Guests made the following comments about the food, This is the best food I 've ever had at a wedding , these were the best ribs I 've ever eaten , the vegetarian lasagne was to die for , the hunter 's chicken was so moist and flavorful , the food is phenomenal , and many more compliments. The bride 's brother is still talking about the ribs, six weeks later. Chicken tenders, potatoes and fruit were served to the children, which were also delicious and beautifully presented. The waitstaff was very professional, accommodating, efficient, and did a fabulous job. We highly recommend Prairie Bay for any catering event, as they did an exceptional job for the wedding held lakeside at our home.

Great time and the staff was excellent! We didn't eat much except the pizza which was good but we did an art Class so there was very little time to eat! Highly... read more Great time and the staff was excellent! We didn't eat much except the pizza which was good but we did an art Class so there was very little time to eat! Highly recommend!

I love this place! Great food and they are always accommodating with substitute options if available. Good selection of local beers. I have never been disappoin... read more I love this place! Great food and they are always accommodating with substitute options if available. Good selection of local beers. I have never been disappointed here.