t’s hard to imagine wanting to leave the tranquil setting of your own private space at Temperance Landing, but if the desire to socialize and be served overcome you, we’ve provide a few dining options within close proximity.

The Bluefin Grille: Located at Bluefin Bay Resort, just 3 miles north of Temperance Landing on Highway 61 in Tofte, Minnesota. The Bluefin Grille offers food and spirits in a casual, fun atmosphere overlooking Lake Superior. This bi-level restaurant offers great ambience and breathtaking views from two levels. A charming patio with backlighting so you can view the lake at night, offers dining so close to Lake Superior you can practically feel the

spray from the waves crashing against the rocks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served seven days a week. To make dinner reservations for groups of seven or more, please call 1-800-258-3346, ext. 333.

Coho Café & Bakery: Also located at Bluefin Bay Resort, the Coho Café is a unique bistro offering fresh, homemade foods and a bakery, including espresso/ cappuccino, soups, salads, sandwiches, wines and beer. Eat in or take out. Minnesota Monthly just deemed the Coho Café “a truly delightful spot” (May 2006). Oh, and don’t forget to try the award-winning pizza!

Try these other area restaurants:

Angry Trout Café: Housed in an old commercial fishing shanty located right on Lake Superior’s edge in Grand Marais overlooking the harbor. A fun place to dine on a warm summer day.

Chez Jude: Contemporary bistro cuisine, featuring the freshest offerings of the season,
served harbor side in Grand Marais. Offers lunch, dinner and afternoon high tea, as well as cooking classes.

Lutsen Resort Dining Room: This Scandinavian-inspired dining room offers an array of “comfort” food and is part of Lutsen Resort, about 13 miles from Temperance Landing. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Mountain View Grill: Located at Sawtooth Mountain Park in Lutsen on top of the mountain. Temporarily closed due to construction.

Papa Charlie's Restaurant and Nightclub: Take in spectacular views of Lake Superior, the Sawtooth Mountains and the Poplar River Valley over one of our unique Northwoods-inspired entrees. Dine outdoors in one of three mountain-view decks. Our combination of quality food and a casual atmosphere always promises to make Papa Charlie's the perfect dining experience during. 218-663-7800

The Pie Place, Grand Marais: This local café, located in the heart of Grand Marais boasts – what else – outstanding homemade pies. Also boosts great breakfast. 218-387-1513.

Schroeder Bakery: Pastries, muffins, scones, specialty coffee, sandwiches, pizza and calzones made to order. Eat in or take it with you! 218-663-7208

Sven & Ole’s: Located on Wisconsin street in Grand Marais, this Scandinavian jaunt’s reputation for great pizza is famous throughout northern Minnesota. In addition to great pizza, you can pick up all kinds of fun Sven & Ole merchandise.

Trestle Inn -  The Trestle Inn is a secluded unique restaurant and saloon nestled deep in the Superior National Forest. Constructed of huge Douglas Fir timbers from a railroad trestle. 218-830-0523