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On The Rocks - Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

On The Rocks - Grand View Lodge

4.4
4.4
206 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
In the winter, experience our heated igloos located right outside of the Northwood’s Pub! Enjoy appetizers and drinks while taking in the winter wonderland.

• Max of 6 people per igloo.
• Dress for the elements (heater/blankets provided).
• Sunday-Thursday $50 / Friday-Saturday $75 rental fee to reserve igloo (2-hour time slot).
• Day-of food service can be ordered from limited pub menu (takeout style only). Pre-Order large platters 24 hours advance.
• Beverage service is offered with buckets of beer, bottles of wine and server will stop by periodically.
**$1,000 cleaning fee for smoking inside igloo. All igloos are non-smoking

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Experiences

  • Weekend Igloo Rental

    $75.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    PLATTERS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IF PRE-ORDERED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. 24-hour cancellation 2-hour time slots Max of 6 people per igloo. We will have a heater in the igloo and blankets will be provided. Please dress warm and according to the elements. Winter coats and boots are suggested. Beverage service is offered with buckets of beer, bottles of wine and server will stop by periodically. Limited pub menu available at time of reservation (takeout style only). Feel free to bring your own games or ask your server about our game choices. No outside food or beverages allowed. Smoke-free igloos including vaping and e-cigs. $1000 smoking fee will apply. Questions please call 218-963-8756
    Weekend Igloo Rental Photo
  • Weekday Igloo Rental

    $50.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    PLATTERS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IF PRE-ORDERED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. 24-hour cancellation notice 2-hour time slots Max of 6 people per igloo. We will have a heater in the igloo and blankets will be provided. Please dress warm and according to the elements. Winter coats and boots are suggested. Limited pub menu available at time of reservation (takeout style only). Beverage service is offered with buckets of beer, bottles of wine and server will stop by periodically. Feel free to bring your own games or ask your server about our game choices. No outside food or beverages allowed. Smoke-free igloos including vaping and e-cigs. $1000 smoking fee will apply. Questions please call 218-963-8756

What 206 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Central Minnesota

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
On The Rocks at Grand View Lodge offers a "unique igloo experience" perfect for winter months. Guests rave about the "fantastic and attentive service" and delicious food. The ambiance, with cozy igloos and soft lighting, creates a "top-notch and special dining experience." Some suggest improvements for warmth and reservation details.

206 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a unique experience for the winter months. Well worth it.

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  2. Joe

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did an igloo and it was great! Wait staff was great. She checked on us several times in the 2 hours. Food was fantastic.

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  3. Karen

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at On the Rocks in the igloo was exceptional! The staff was friendly and attentive, making our dining experience top-notch." Our server, Char, was efficient and perfectly served our drinks and food throughout our two hours. Her timing was spot on. The atmosphere was fun, beautiful, and a special celebration of our family. The cozy igloo, soft lighting, and casual decor help to create the perfect setting for any occasion. We ordered the chocolate fondue platter for our group of five. It was a generous portion and we had a lot left over. We also ordered food off the Northwoods Pub menu and ate in the igloo. Everything was PERFECT! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  4. Katie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was wonderful. Brought us drinks right away. Made us feel at home. Igloo was all warmed up when we arrived. Food was good. Was a great way to catch up with friends for something different.

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  5. Bonnie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a little chilly but that’s a part of the experience. :) Blankets were provided, our server checked in with us frequently. I highly recommend it for a night out. It’ll be on my list to do again!

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  6. Bree

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great but wish food hadn’t been served in takeout containers. The order ahead menu items should be mentioned during the reservation process. The igloos could use two heaters to keep them warmer and warmer blankets as they were thin and my feet and legs were cold. Daytime rentals made it less fun without the lights. Igloo could be cleaner especially with vacuuming. Probably wouldn’t do it again.

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  7. Kristine

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok. We preordered 4 platters. Our waitress was slow to arrive to take our drink order and brought the drinks and two food platters about 30 minutes into our arrival. She explained at that time, they had only one Charcuterie platter and 2 parties that ordered it. She asked did we really want it? We said she could give it to the other party. With preordering, I expected the Charcuterie platter to be served right away along with our drink order. It was a Monday night and they did not appear to be busy. My husband and I were hosting two other couples as a thank you. I wouldn’t choose that setting again for such an occasion based on our experience. I like the concept of the outdoor igloo. There was a a Christmas tree inside with white lights on the outside and comfortable seating. I got the impression the waitress was not happy about going out in the cold and needed help unzipping the door each time she came with food or drinks. A magnet closure might work better. Our heater kept things comfortable enough, but not cozy. The cocktail menu was difficult to read, blue writing on blue paper in dim light. We had Chicken wings, sliders, pizza and Chocolate fondue. The food was good. It is casual though, with plastic plates, silverware and cups. I don’t necessarily regret the experience, just would lower expectations if we return.

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  8. Holly

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lot of menu items for the igloos had to be ordered 24 hrs in advance. Nothing in the reservation process indicated that — so we couldn’t get what we wanted. The reservation process needs to include information on what must be ordered 24 hours in advance. Other than that — igloos are pricey, but fun! Would do again.

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  9. Kaitlin

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was fantastic! He told us he wasn’t the one to work in the igloos but he was great! He was funny and we had quick service. It was a little cold in the igloo which we expected but we had hoped the heater would be warmer than it was. We only had drinks while there but it was a fun experience and our waiter definitely did an amazing job with our service and keeping us entertained during our interactions!

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  10. Pamela

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent!!! Food was great! The Igloo experience was amazing the seating was comfortable and lights gave a pleasant glow.

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On The Rocks - Grand View Lodge is rated 4.4 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
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23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468-2711

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nisswa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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