Bayside Grill - Walker

I hate to rate (whoa, rhyme! a place solely based on a singular visit, however I do think this occasion is appropriate. Scenario- weekday visit- two first time... read more I hate to rate (whoa, rhyme! a place solely based on a singular visit, however I do think this occasion is appropriate. Scenario- weekday visit- two first time guests. Walked in and was awkwardly greeted by locals (turning around away from their usual bar seats staring at me deliberately as I entered like that of outlaws in a western film observing an outsider. (Maybe I'm just that hot? Haha! No way Anyway, the uncomfortable awkwardness was instantly wiped away by our adorable server. She promptly greatest us kindly, in her northern plaid attire, fair complexion and strawberry blonde hair. She kept very good care of us throughout our visit, but my one complaint is- she never offered a drink menu to us. In a bar that's a bit strange. Ever been the sole sober table in a bar? Unfortunately I have many, many times. In bar standards the food was good, and for the price I would recommend.

My girlfriend and I went there recently for cocktails, and to potentially try some of their menu items, as we have heard great things. It is a fine place and ku... read more My girlfriend and I went there recently for cocktails, and to potentially try some of their menu items, as we have heard great things. It is a fine place and kudos are indeed due to the owner for establishing what we are sure is normally a great place. We have been to this establishment, right under the pelican, many times over the past two decades and have seen it in multiple iterations. Unfortunately, our experience was not suggestive of its reputation. At one point, while there were only 4 people sitting at the bar in the middle of the afternoon, including us, the owner ignored our conspicuously empty glasses for over 15 minutes, while maintaining his conversation with his friends at the bar who were right beside us. He did not instruct his bartender to address our parched status either. And no, we were not inebriated! Fortunately, we were eventually rescued by the bartender. We are both in our 50s, reputable professionals, and cannot recall the last time we were treated with such disrespect, or even contempt. I would strongly encourage the owner to do better and be more considerate to his patrons.

After spending part of the day chasing walleyes on Leach Lake I had to stop and try the burger at Bayside. It is a little dive bar right on the main business st... read more After spending part of the day chasing walleyes on Leach Lake I had to stop and try the burger at Bayside. It is a little dive bar right on the main business street and you can smell the musty old cigarette smoke as you enter. The interior is like hundreds of other little bars in small town America really nothing to set it apart. I ordered the special of the day a double cheese burger with fries for 10 and a Stella. The burger was real greasy and just a little undercooked but I rolled the dice and ate it anyway. The fries were almost cold but cooked so I assume that was due to bad timing on the part of the short order cook. The Stella was good though and much needed after being on the water in the sun and the wind. The bathrooms were spotless so kudos for that and the bartender was a quiet but courteous fellow. All in all just an ok burger at a rather non descript bar in a nice little town. I will be back to Leech Lake next month to fish again but I will try somewhere else next time.

Food and service were great! Excellent Cheesesteak! Definitely stop again the next time we are in the area. read more Food and service were great! Excellent Cheesesteak! Definitely stop again the next time we are in the area.

I tried the nachos as a dinner entre they were good but the meat was a little greasy. Large screen TV's and pub atomospere. Locals seemed to be eating here. read more I tried the nachos as a dinner entre they were good but the meat was a little greasy. Large screen TV's and pub atomospere. Locals seemed to be eating here.