We were evacuated from the Gunflint Lodge because of the fire, found the Angry Trout & really enjoyed it. Try it & you will be happy with the fresh, organic meals & great serice.

Some friends of our who live in Lutsen part of the time took us here for lunch. Honestly, they were going to take us across the street to Chez Jude but it was closed (it was on a Monday) so we trekked across the street. We had a little bit of a wait, even though it was on a Monday but it was in late August so there were still plenty of tourists ambling about.
We sat outside and it was a unusually warm day, for Grand Marais to be 80deg in late August is unusual, I guess. There was very little shade so we were a little burnt from the sun. I wish they had umbrellas out there, can't imagine what it's like when it's really hot.
But the food was absolutely delicious. I had the fish and chips basket with the herring. A friend had it too but with the white fish, and the other friend had a white fish sandwich, which she said was out of this world. To top everything off, the service was excellent.
It has been a truly wonderful dining experience, to go with a wonderful 1st visit to Grand Marais.

Excellent fresh fish, well prepared., served with organic salad, delicous dressings, and wild rice with cranberries. Yum. And the best thing about it is the patio outside directly on the water. Definitely worth a visit, but be prepared to wait for a table.

My husband and I ate at The Angry Trout TWICE during our weekend stay in Grand Marais. The owner's commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices is heroic and we enjoyed reading the menu to learn about wind power, recycling and local artisans whose work can be seen in the tables, chairs, and yes, the bathroom.

My husband's favorites were the Angry Trout Chowder and the fish sandwich while I loved the salad and pasta option with the homemade dressing and the lemon pasta- a welcome break after a weekend of heavy eating. Vegetarians have many options in Grand Marais.

Make sure you're not in a hurry--they only seat 15 tables at a time BUT you get to enjoy one of the best views of the Harbor, meet the local otters, and engage in Grand Marais's favorite pastime--skipping stones with Lake Superior's perfectly smooth and flat beach rocks.

Remember that you're on "Grand Marais time" and relax....