Top Local Lake Vermilion Dining Spots to Try During Your Stay
Here’s a guide to some of the best restaurants and dining experiences you won’t want to miss during your visit.
Local Dining
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
