The RoomWhat it's actually like
Overwhelmingly positive overall (85%+ five-star reviews). Diners consistently praise the creative, elevated Scandinavian-inspired cuisine, stunning Lake Superior views, and excellent service. The restaurant is celebrated as a destination worth traveling for. However, a small minority report inconsistent food quality, portion concerns at premium prices, and occasional service lapses, particularly noting the discontinuation of in-house pastries disappointed loyal customers.
scenic lake viewsrustic Scandinavian chiccozy yet sophisticatednature-inspired decorintimate fine dining
Diners keep mentioning
Lobster rollCrispy fish sandwichSwedish meatballsSzechuan shrimp and pork belly confitMission figs with blue cheesePotato pavé cooked in duck fatFrench onion soupCoconut cake with English custard tart
Good for
date night, anniversary celebration, family dining
Wait reality — Reservations are highly recommended, especially weekends and peak season. Expect 30-60 minute waits without a reservation. Best times to visit are weekdays or off-season (winter months). The restaurant is consistently busy due to its popularity and limited seating.
Derived from 76 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
Menu
What's cooking
Appetizer
Beet Cured Gravlaxnut free$13
Whipped crème fraîche, red onion, chive, rye crostini
Blood Puddinggluten freedairy free$18
Celeriac purée, cider gastrique, chive, apple, brussels sprout leaves
Croquant de Chèvrevegetarian$16
Goat cheese, panko, frisée, walnut, apple, pear balsamic
Deviled Eggsvegetariangluten free$8
Pickled mustard seed, radish, dill
Maple Meringuesvegetarian$6
Goat cheese, kalamata olive
Oysters on the Halfgluten free$3
Horseradish, mignonette, hot sauce, lemon, sesame fennel crackers
Salad
Haricots Vertsgluten freevegetarian$17
Poached egg, baby spinach, frisée, romano, chorizo, truffle oil
Entree
Beef Tartarenut free$22
Egg yolk, mustard, shallot, caper, herbs, cornichons, pommes pailles
★ Fowl Plattergluten free$38
Grilled quail, seared duck breast, roasted carrots, medjool date, chocolate mole, cashew whip
Steak
★ Beef Tips au Poivre$40
Mushroom, onion, béarnaise, pommes pailles
★ Grilled Venisongluten freedairy freenut free$36
Lamb jus, black garlic, samphire, porcinis, turnips
Side
Potato Pavévegetariangluten free$30
Taleggio, duxelles, port-fortified cherries, mushrooms, groats, charred onion
Seafood
Hamachi Crudogluten freedairy freevegan$16
Yuzu vinaigrette, gochugaru, apple, radish, bean sprouts
King Crabnut free$20
Shokupan, fried green tomato, petite cress, Duke's mayo, smoked labneh
Miso Sea Bassgluten free$38
Wakame, peas & carrots, cilantro, pickled carrot & daikon
★ Seared Sea Scallopsgluten free$34
Compressed cucumber, beet-pickled onion, whipped celeriac, brown butter, dill