The Dining Room at The Lodge is a large, spacious room with a bank of windows facing Burntside Lake offering spectacular views. It is classic in appearance with warm knotty pine walls, still retaining such elements as an antique cash register and the original black and white wooden tables and chairs. Amidst this antiquity you will find a contemporary dining experience unmatched in the area.

Our dining room is open to the public for both breakfast and dinner, and offers outstanding American cuisine prepared with an emphasis on fresh, high quality ingredients. You will find no prepackaged, precooked entrees and everything from our breads to our sauces are original and made here in our kitchen. Complementing the menu our wine list offers depth and selection to please the most discriminating palate. Wine Spectator Magazine has honored us with their "Award of Excellence" for our selection of fine wines.

It is extremely important to us that we not only be creative with our menu choices, but also pay fine attention to the details of the ingredients and how they work together to create an exquisite culinary experience.

Basic Information Hours: Breakfast is served Saturdays and Sundays, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 8 - 10 am. Dinner is served seven days a week beginning at 6:00 pm (through End of September). Reservations: Reservations are highly recommended, especially in July and August, and can be made by calling us at (218)365-3894. Dress: Our dress code is informal. We understand that you are on vacation and are looking for an excellent meal in comfortable surroundings. Most of our guests are comfortable in slacks and a nice shirt. Smoking: For the comfort of all of our guests, smoking is not permitted in the restaurant or lounge. Directions: Burntside Lodge is located on the southern shore of Burntside Lake, 6 miles from Ely, a 10 minute drive. Please go to our map for directions from Ely, Tower, Virginia, Duluth and Hibbing. Credit Cards: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Gift Certificates: Available in any amount and you may order by telephone or securely online.

Breakfast

As you begin your day we invite you to join us for breakfast in The Lodge. We serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day and feature a variety of selections sure to energize you for an active day at the lake. From hearty omelettes to thick slices of cinnamon french toast, Eggs ala Burntside, and Blueberry pancakes, we make breakfast worth waking up for. We also offer seasonal fresh fruit, homemade scones and pastries along with coffee, cappuccinos, teas, and juices for those who prefer a light breakfast.

Our dinner menu offers creative American cuisine, prepared with a northwoods flair using the finest, freshest ingredients available. You will find yourself tempted by our Walleye ala Burntside, a broiled filet of walleye with a mushroom, walnut, white wine cream sauce and wild rice, U.S.D.A. Prime dry-aged New York Strip steak with caramelized onion jam and garlic mashed potatoes, or perhaps papardelle pasta served with house made duck sausage in a balsamic cream sauce. As well our menu offers fresh seafood, baby back pork ribs, tantalizing chicken dishes and vegetarian selections.

You will find yourself dazzled by daily specials, designed on our chef's whim, to take advantage of the freshest ingredients available. Beginning with our home baked breads, fresh salad offerings, delectable entrees, and then on to dessert, you will find that care has been taken to make every element of your dining experience a memorable one.

Our wine list is designed to complement our menu and features everyday drinking wines, adventurous blends, trustworthy varietals, and limited production vintages that the most discriminating wine lover is sure to enjoy. Our list highlights wines from America and also includes wines from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.

By the glass, we offer a nice selection of champagnes, white wines, and red wines for our guests to enjoy. We also have a number of half bottles from around the world, so that you can sample a variety of excellent wines.

We have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which recognizes wine lists that demonstrate a level of commitment appropriate to the restaurant's menu and clientele. The quality of the wines, the pricing and how informative the wine list is or how easy it is to use, are all factored into the award judgement.

As for beer, we offer many domestic brews along with specialty and imported beer. After dinner, sample a cordial; perhaps a grappa, Bailey's Irish Cream, or Frangelico, or have the bartender create one of our specialty coffee drinks to sip as you watch the sun set over the lake.

From dinner and wine, it is a natural progression to dessert. All of our desserts are made here at The Lodge and you will find exceptional selections. The creations of our pastry chef have developed a reputation of their own. You can always count on superb quality that will gratify even the most indulgent among us.

Our lounge opens at 5:30 pm daily and offers an excellent selection of premium spirits, single malt scotches, small batch bourbons, cognacs and ports. A selection of appetizers and desserts are available for your enjoyment as you watch the sun dip over Burntside Lake. Entertainment is available throughout the summer. Please check our Entertainment Schedule for more information.