Find yourself in Forest Lake looking for a spot to eat near a body of water!? Don't worry - I grew up in Forest Lake and have found all the best spots so you don't have to. Here are twelve within an hours drive of Forest Lake!
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One of my absolute favorites, you can find this IN Forest Lake between second and third lake on North Shore Drive!
Pizza & Pub - Forest Lake
ACQUA is another great place to dine right off of White Bear Lake! Take your boat or drive to enjoy a fancy meal.
ACQUA Restaurant - White Bear Lake
Stillwater is a short drive from Forest Lake, and at Brick and Bourbon, you can enjoy St. Croix River views while you eat on the patio.
Brick & Bourbon - Stillwater
Dogs are welcome on this outdoor patio that looks over the St. Croix River! Open year-round, you can enjoy the fireplace in the wintertime, too.
The Dock - Stillwater
After strolling along Lake Harriett, head to Bread & Pickle for some yummy appetizers while sitting at a picnic table!
Bread & Pickle - Minneapolis
About an hour's drive, you can enjoy a summer cocktail or delicious meal on their outdoor patio while looking at the St. Croix.
Pier 500 - Hudson, WI
There are a ton of waterfront restaurants in Wayzatta, and 6Smith is a steak and seafood spot worth checking out.
6Smith - Wayzata
A menu of seafood and New American cuisine, this restaurant gives beautiful views of Lake Minnetonka.
Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse and Supperclub - Wayzata
I WISH I had known about this spot! Coastal American food right off of Main Street, you can go on the dock after enjoying your meal.
CōV Wayzata
A childhood favorite restaurant of mine is Old Fletchers! My family used to go here all the time when visiting my grandparents on Lake Minnetonka!
Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge - Spring Park
Maynards was a family favorite! We loved exploring the city of Excelsior (Head to Excelsior Bay Books - my grandmother's prior bookstore), then eating here and watching the sunset.
Maynards - Excelsior
There's a TON of outdoor seating on their patio, so you seldom have to worry about scoring a seat!
