We stayed in the lodge for 4 days and ate here for dinner 3 out of 4 days. We really wanted to like this place but we were just disappointed. The first day we had amazing appetizers. The stuffed crab mushrooms and chicken wild rice soup were amazing! We ate breakfast here 3 out of 4 days as well and the breakfast was awesome every day!
Unfortunately, that was it though sadly. Au gratin potatoes, stuffed walleye, steak, curly fries, pasta, fried clams, fried shrimp, they all lacked seasoning. Not to mention the fat on the steak wasn't even rendered. We ordered the chicken wild rice soup 3 times. The first night was great, the second night tasted just ok, and by night 3 you could tell the soup was simply "leftovers." Fried clams lacked actual clams and was mostly breading. Fried shrimp again had no seasoning.
The staff were always the greatest though. Super friendly, attentive, just awesome people!
The view of the lake is quite breathtaking this time of year. Fridays and Saturdays I would highly recommend reservations as it's quite busy and they fill up.
You may be asking if we didn't like dinner then why did we keep going? Well unfortunately, this time of year in Ely, hardly anything is open in town unless you want Subway or Domino's every day.
Like I said, due to the staff and the views and breakfast, we really wanted to like this place. But after trying almost half their menu, we unfortunately were left disheartened.
Highly recommend this place for breakfast, the atmosphere, the staff, along with the views. But food-wise for dinner could be a lot better.
Thank you for having us and being so sweet to our family. You have a great set of staff!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Ceasar Salad
Our server Kimberly told us the wild rice soup was what they were known for, and after getting a cup, I totally understand why. It is that good. Everything our group had was delicious. Our server was great. The view from the dining room was nice.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Ceasar Salad
Evergreen restaurant has been a favorite of my wife’s and I for each visit we have gone to Ely. The service is very prompt, we are seated with our menus and drinks on the way. It has the most amazing view looking over a forest. Today Cassie and I had some Duck Bacon wontons for an appetizer which were warm and delicious, our entree consisted of a mushroom and Swiss burger with a side salad and for me Caesar’s Chicken Sandwich with a side of fries. I can certainly say I was very pleased with the food and the service. Our server was rushing back and forth with water, coffee, food and other peoples orders. We felt bad cause it seemed to us they must be short handed but she never stopped smiling and being so helpful. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy another adventure in Ely, MN. Thanks for reading #schroyerfamilydaily #elymn #arrenschroyer #food #foodie #minnesota #grandelylodge #goodservice #adventure #sandwich #ely #mushroomandswissburger
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Prime Rib Sandwich
Wow, very, very tasty and yummy food. We ordered buffalo wild wings , Thai chicken salad, and chicken burgers, juice, and tea. Excellent view 👌
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Stayed in the Grand Ely Lodge to get out of town. Loved the lodge. And the restaurant was in a beautiful setting within the lodge. I expected but also didn't expect more from the food. A Small town in Minnesota probably doesn't have chefs that have worked in high-end restaurants. I ordered the steak topped with shrimp and parmesan. The shrimp is obviously not going to be fresh. It's what should you expect in this area. But it also was not a high quality product. The steak was medium well even though I ordered it medium rare. I did make the server aware yet she laughed and did nothing about it. No discount no new steak. Nothing. Then she proceeded to tell us how she shouldn't have got drunk before work. Thought she was being funny but her service lacked because of it I believe. Anyways, worth of visit. My girlfriend liked her walleye and we enjoyed being there overall.
Ps. The dirty martini was delicious yet lacking olives. One olive. Come on. I need three at least.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Eating at the Evergreen was wonderful! Nice, hearty portions for the price and wonderful service from MaCayla!
Would come back next time we're in Ely!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Stopped in 7/4/2023 for lunch. It was busy. Was told we needed a reservation, but the kind hostess found us a spot very quickly. Waitress was friendly and service was very fast. We ordered pasta bowls, the entree's were out just as we were finishing our salads. The lobster pasta was wonderful and my husband said the same about the Cajun pasta. Our new favorite spot to stop to eat in Ely.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Excellent dining experience! Personable staff and great menu items including selections for smaller appetites. Enjoyed their omelets and veggie skillets for breakfast. The walleye and augratin potatoes were a favorite😁👍🏼
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
It is one of the best places to eat in the Ely area.
We usually sit in the lounge side of the restaurant, which is actually called Antlers. You can order from either menu here.
With a view of lake Shagawa out the window, you can enjoy a beverage and some free popcorn, then try the best walleye sandwich around, or the broasted chicken are both a couple of our favorites.
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Great servers, too !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The food was great the drinks were awesome. But let me tell you about Justina! She was our waitress for the evening and just made our night fantastic! Always there when we needed her, and she had a fantastic sense of humor! She really brought our experience to the next level and just made our night!!! I'll come back here again just because of her (and of course the food is good too!)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
