Local Dining

The Montana Cafe

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Sandwiches, wraps, burgers, desserts, malts, and shakes.

25 S River St. Cook, MN 55723

10 minutes away by car

Moosebirds General Store

Famous for their ice cream.

3068 Vermilion Drive Cook, MN 55723

15 minutes away by boat or car

The Landing on Lake Vermilion

Indoor and outdoor seating, nightly specials, Friday fish fry, sandwiches and pizza.

3096 Vermilion Drive Cook, MN 55723

15 minutes away by boat or car

Wolf Bay Lodge

Bar menu, BBQ ribs special on Tuesdays, indoor and outdoor seating. Live music on Tuesdays.

3262 Randa Road Cook, MN 55723

20 minutes away by boat, 40 minutes by car

The South Switch

Great ribs served on Thursday and Friday evenings.

8989 MN 1 Angora, MN 55703

20 minutes away by car

Tavern in The Bay

Full Bar and Grill in Big Bay on Beautiful Lake Vermilion. Open Daily.

2007 Co Rd 77, Tower, MN 55790

20 minutes away by car

Sunset Steakhouse at Fortune Bay

21-day aged steaks, seafood, appetizers, wine and custom cocktail menu.

1450 Bois Forte Road Tower, MN 55790

30 minutes away by car

Tamarack Buffet at Fortune Bay

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

1450 Bois Forte Road Tower, MN 55790

30 minutes away by car

Goldmine Grill at Fortune Bay

Hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, salads, and pizza.

1450 Bois Forte Road Tower, MN 55790

30 minutes away by car

Vermilion Club

Full menu and bar, known for their pizzas.

3191 Old Highway 77 Tower, MN 55790

30 minutes away by car

The Dam Supper Club

Classic supper club menu, plus burgers and sandwiches. Located on the route to Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary. Closed Mondays.

4247 Highway 53 Orr, MN 55771

30 minutes away by car

Nelson’s Resort

Thursday Smorgasbord, can be combined with a trip to Vermilion Falls.

7632 County Road 424 Crane Lake, MN 55725

1 hour by car from Ludlow’s