The Pie Place
Known for having great breakfast and pie
Angry Trout Cafe
(http://www.angrytroutcafe.com/), a cute waterfront restaurant that serves great food and supports local artists as well as local craftsmen. anything seen in the restaurant was made in the area and is available for purchase. the building itself features indoor and outdoor eating in an old commercial fishing house turned restaurant. open seasonally from may to mid-october.
Gunflint Tavern
(http://www.gunflinttavern.com/), offers many vegan and organic choices, a fine wine list and a plethora of micro-brews. on weekends live music is often playing, reggae, jazz or blues. great atmosphere for dinner and a couple drinks.
Sven & Ole's
(http://www.svenandoles.com/), renowned for great pizza, they also offer salads, sandwiches, etc. many minnesotans have often seen the yellow s&o's bumper stickers around the area so feel free to pick one up from your visit as well. great for groups, s&o's is the type of place where you order at the counter and they bring it out piping hot from the oven to your table.
World's Best Donuts
only summers
My Sister's Place
This is casual northwoods dining at its best. Serves burgers, sandwiches, soups, and locally caught fish.
Sydneys Frozen Custard
known for great frozen custard, featuring their custom blended sydnami cocretes, Sydneys also serves Chicago Dogs, Gyros, and an eclectic choice of pita wraps, situated on lake superior with its own beach it has outdoor seating with a dining deck on the roof that offers a great vantage point of the harbor and east bay. One of a kind a must stop.
Johnson's Foods
A family owned grocery store known for their friendly smiles, located next to the only stoplight in the county!
Beth's Fudge & Gift
While this place is more of a tourist trap, offering bobble-head moose, Grand Marais sweatshirts, and shot glasses - among other things - Beth's Fudge & Gift is a must-see for the fudge one can get in the back of the shop. If you buy 1 lb of fudge, you get a 1/4 lb free. Fudges include mint, rocky road, and peanut butter and the best chocolate amaretto you have ever tasted!