Based on 75 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1812 Merit Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484
Phone: (218) 836-2062
Website: http://themeritlakeside.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Kristen Johnson
I moved back up north from Dallas about 2 years ago. In Dallas amazing food is easy to find. Up north it’s a RARITY to say the least. For Father’s Day I decided to take my family to The Merit for the first time and I was blown away! Not only is the view, the atmosphere, and the staff beyond impressive the food is nothing short of spectacular! The special was a wagyu steak with a couple beautiful shrimp that were easily the size of my palm. The food plainly doesn’t come from the same vendors every single other local restaurant orders from. The drinks were also ON POINT – the blood orange margarita come HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (by Me!) it’s worth the trip from any distance. If Jen N is there, ask to be seated with her – she’s THE BOMB!
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Annie Danielson
Food was delicious. We actually came here twice during our week-long vacation, and everything we ordered was delicious. The kitchen staff was knowledgeable about food allergies, which is always a nice bonus.
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CommonScents Cooking With Essential Oils
The hamburger was delicious the ribs were okay they could probably improve the sauce that they put on top but otherwise they were very tender. I do not like the french fries so much. And they really need a lot more on their menu!
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Ben R.
We have a cabin on Leech Lake and it’s nice to have places like The Merit that you can access from the water. Good food and drinks and friendly service. You can also fuel up your boat from the water at Trappers resort as well!
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Alixae Bell (ABPTV)
Place is pretty gorgeous, great view, the food is very tasty and lots of quality. Price ir fair but for that type pf price I would expect they provide wifi that works for out of town folks like myself. I also wish they picked up the phone, called 3 times back to back and couldn’t get a few questions answered before I drove there.
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Ron Hensel
Our party of four came across the bay by boat to have lunch. Beautiful facility and very friendly staff took our order and brought the drinks and food in no time flat. The beer was a local light beer and the cheeseburgers, walleye sandwiches and home fried chips were delicious. Great place, try it and you won’t be disappointed.
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Gina Thesing
Very good food here, everything my group had was delicious! Onion rings and their dipping sauce are a must have. The steak salad was perfect. The Two Points Mac & Cheese was among the best grown-up mac & cheese dishes I’ve had. Service was a bit slow, I would have expected better on a Saturday in the summer. Nothing bad, just slow. We also wished the patio would be configured to give more lake-side views – Leech Lake is so beautiful, would have been nice to actually see it while dining.
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W M
Abbreviated menu for a snowmobile race that was supposed to be over at 4 was not over at 4, so most of the menu was gone.
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Luke Reneaud
Didn’t stay here we were on our way back from out west, looked like a nice spot to grab some food. Unfortunately stood upstairs for 10 min while watching others each brunch. Than we went down stairs to the bar area and waited another 10 min but no one showed. Beautiful area and great setting. We may have missed the protocol on Sunday brunch but the open flag was out. No worries we ended up continuing on to Wisconsin to the Riverside Bar and Grill. Very good food and nice staff,
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Lisa Mills
Had a beautiful waterfront dining experience outdoors with live music overlooking Leech lake. Sitting areas with fire pits available for some after dinner time. Also can arrive by the lake .Menu is limited, due to covid, but good. Also they are doing well with their covid protocol.
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