The Classic Grill at Madden's — Restaurant in East Gull Lake

Absolutely best restaurant I’ve been to in Minnesota. I wish they had the classic grill in the cities, but it’s always a special treat coming to our lake home and getting the experience of eating here. The food is phenomenal, the staff is amazing and the atmosphere is unmatched. Every time I visit, I can count on trying one of the new menu items and being in awe of the flavors and presentation. The favorite orders of our group were the Indonesian chicken satay appetizer, the chef’s risotto, and the truffle citrus scallops. My attached picture won’t do it justice, but the presentation of the meals is so unique. If they had Michelin star restaurants in Minnesota, this would for sure be in the running. Maddens resort is truly the best location for dining and lodging in the...

We had dinner last night at the classic Grill for my birthday. It was our first experience dining there and it will most definitely not be our last! The food was absolutely outstanding. My husband had the risotto evening special, my son had the Thai shrimp bowl and I had the fabulous walleye! Delicious salad, wonderful French onion soup and a basket of very tasty bread. Cocktails were made perfectly and complementary dessert for my birthday was awesome. And to top it all off we had one of the best servers we’ve ever had anywhere. If you dine there I hope you’re lucky enough to have Dave – he made a great experience even better! Can’t...

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. From our greeter to all of the staff, our experience was phenomenal. Everyone smiled, were welcoming, and over-the-top helpful. The food was top notch. Every person in our group raved about how great the food was and how they were pleasantly surprised that the pricing was very reasonable. Over the top dining experience. We were so impressed we had to go back for lunch again the next day. Portion size was very good and we were bringing things home. Highly recommended dining experience! BTW: I would recommend the Banana Cream Cheesecake and Creme Brulee if you are...