8 Waterfront Dining Destinations in Minnesota

Where to catch a (freshwater) breeze at restaurants around the state

Waterfront dining, turns out, is a tricky affair in the Land of 10,000 lakes — much of the Twin Cities’ lakeside property isn’t commercially developed and is instead dedicated to parks. (On that note, some of the best waterfront dining can be found at the parks board’s official restaurants: the Painted Turtle, Bread & Pickle, Pimento on the Lake, and of course, Sea Salt.) Here, though, we’re highlighting a trail of waterfront dining destinations around the state, from the glittering shores of Lake Superior, to the St. Croix River, to Gunflint Lake and other uniquely Minnesotan spots, listed geographically (not ranked) as always.