The guidebook to Balsam Lake area
Pontoon Rental on Balsam Lake or Half Moon Lake
10-Person Pontoon for rent on either Balsam Lake or Half Moon Lake. BOOK NOW: Message me in Airbnb for more info; to check availability and reserve.
1891 Breezy Bay Rd
1891 Breezy Bay Road10-Person Pontoon for rent on either Balsam Lake or Half Moon Lake. BOOK NOW: Message me in Airbnb for more info; to check availability and reserve.
Food scene
Be sure to check restaurant web sites for seasonal and daily hours.
Everything is made from scratch...from the authentic Tziki sauce on a gyro or the garlic sauce to dip the flat bread crisps; to the fresh cut potato fries with your burger and delicious flat bread pizza and so much more. Enjoy the patio with a glass of wine or specialty craft bottled beer.
Viv’s Kitchen & Cater
214 W Main StEverything is made from scratch...from the authentic Tziki sauce on a gyro or the garlic sauce to dip the flat bread crisps; to the fresh cut potato fries with your burger and delicious flat bread pizza and so much more. Enjoy the patio with a glass of wine or specialty craft bottled beer.
The legendary Thirsty Otter is a fun place, great food and an easy drive into Balsam Lake or better yet...pull up in your boat and dock there! It is a fun place, great food and enjoy your visit on the patio overlooking the Millpond bay of Balsam Lake.
16 locals recommend
Thirsty Otter Tavern and Resort
101 County Rd IThe legendary Thirsty Otter is a fun place, great food and an easy drive into Balsam Lake or better yet...pull up in your boat and dock there! It is a fun place, great food and enjoy your visit on the patio overlooking the Millpond bay of Balsam Lake.
Enjoy wonderful homemade pizza, burgers and more! And while you wait, play some pool, arcade or darts.
JJ's Club 35
2378 WI-35Enjoy wonderful homemade pizza, burgers and more! And while you wait, play some pool, arcade or darts.
Enjoy fine dining from steak to pasta, burgers, pizza, apps and more. And best of all dock your boat and sit on the patio to enjoy the most stunning views of Balsam Lake.
10 locals recommend
Paradise Landing
264 County Rd IEnjoy fine dining from steak to pasta, burgers, pizza, apps and more. And best of all dock your boat and sit on the patio to enjoy the most stunning views of Balsam Lake.
Top Spot is a fun stop on main street Balsam Lake. Sit on the patio or come inside year round for good food, local conversation and fun. Good burgers, salads, sandwiches, apps and more.
Top Spot Tavern & Grill
209 W Main StTop Spot is a fun stop on main street Balsam Lake. Sit on the patio or come inside year round for good food, local conversation and fun. Good burgers, salads, sandwiches, apps and more.
if you are heading to nearby Bone Lake, you'll want to stop at Wilkins for pizza, salads, burgers, apps and more. Enjoy the patio or come inside for pool, arcade and more.
6 locals recommend
Wilkins Bar & Resort
2351 238th Aveif you are heading to nearby Bone Lake, you'll want to stop at Wilkins for pizza, salads, burgers, apps and more. Enjoy the patio or come inside for pool, arcade and more.
Bring the family to this quaint spot to enjoy ice cream, fresh made sandwiches and more! Take with you or sit in the yard and enjoy the summer day!
KJ's New North
104 1st Ave EBring the family to this quaint spot to enjoy ice cream, fresh made sandwiches and more! Take with you or sit in the yard and enjoy the summer day!
Sit at the cafe bar or booth with friends to enjoy a quintessential cafe breakfast or lunch.
7 locals recommend
Balsam Lake Cafe
405 W Main StSit at the cafe bar or booth with friends to enjoy a quintessential cafe breakfast or lunch.
Known for its fresh made soups and specialty bakery items, Cafe Wren is a local favorite for its non-burger/ fry fair!
22 locals recommend
Cafe Wren
2596 WI-35Known for its fresh made soups and specialty bakery items, Cafe Wren is a local favorite for its non-burger/ fry fair!
Come in for a specialty cocktail, great wines and enjoy a small selection of nightly hand crafted menu items. It’s a unique spot for a nightcap or meet up with friends for happy hour.
7 locals recommend
The Barred Owl
111 W Main StCome in for a specialty cocktail, great wines and enjoy a small selection of nightly hand crafted menu items. It’s a unique spot for a nightcap or meet up with friends for happy hour.
Plan a special evening and treat yourself to a chef prepared dining experience from fresh seafood, hand selected beef filets, hand prepared desserts and other mouth watering dishes. Part of the experience you’ll love is the warm and charming atmosphere and attentive staff. Open year round on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings only with limited seating...I strongly recommend you make reservations.
7 locals recommend
Tangled Up In Blue Restaurant
425 Bench StPlan a special evening and treat yourself to a chef prepared dining experience from fresh seafood, hand selected beef filets, hand prepared desserts and other mouth watering dishes. Part of the experience you’ll love is the warm and charming atmosphere and attentive staff. Open year round on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings only with limited seating...I strongly recommend you make reservations.
Hopsack is the place to visit to enjoy a specialty coffee and shop the wide selection of gifts, unique food items, kitchen gadgets, bar ware and so much more.
HopSack
105 W Main StHopsack is the place to visit to enjoy a specialty coffee and shop the wide selection of gifts, unique food items, kitchen gadgets, bar ware and so much more.
Blacksmith Shop Bar & Grill
1879 W Bone Lake DrSightseeing
A short 20-minute drive is Taylor's Falls or Interstate State Park for fabulous view, hiking, picnic spots.
8 locals recommend
Taylors Falls Overlook - South
A short 20-minute drive is Taylor's Falls or Interstate State Park for fabulous view, hiking, picnic spots.
Gandy Dancer Bicycle Trailhead
1594 260th AveFamily Entertainment
Trollhaugen offers family adventures all year round from skiiing to zip lining.
39 locals recommend
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
2232 100th AveTrollhaugen offers family adventures all year round from skiiing to zip lining.
Trollhaugen offers family fun all year round from zip lining to skiiing.
6 locals recommend
Trollhaugen Zip line Park
2293 100th AveTrollhaugen offers family fun all year round from zip lining to skiiing.
When the day is just right for escaping to a movie, the theatre is just 20 minutes away.
15 locals recommend
St. Croix Falls Cinema
2179 U.S. 8When the day is just right for escaping to a movie, the theatre is just 20 minutes away.
A great place to enjoy family and friends playing pool or arcades. And the food and full bar are great too.
Mc Kenzie Lanes
75 WI-35A great place to enjoy family and friends playing pool or arcades. And the food and full bar are great too.
Taylors Falls Bead Store
364 Bench StFAWN-DOE-ROSA Wildlife Educational Park
2131 US-8Winery
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
2013 120th AveChateau St Croix Winery
1998 WI-87Deer Lake Winery
1721 U.S. 8Winehaven Winery
10020 Deer Garden LnGroceries
Jonzy Market
1043 185th AveWayne's Food Plus
Wisconsin 35Van Meter's Meats
407 Main St SLouie's Finer Meats - Wild Game Processing
900 Sylvan StMarketplace Foods
2191 US-8The market inside Balsam Lake Brewery will carry a great selection of meats, cheeses, fresh produce, dairy and other specialty grocery items.
Balsam Lake Brewery & Market
101 1st Avenue EastThe market inside Balsam Lake Brewery will carry a great selection of meats, cheeses, fresh produce, dairy and other specialty grocery items.
Breweries and Distilleries
Brewery or Distilleries may or may not have food so look up their websites before you go.
The Balsam Lake Brewery is located right downtown Balsam Lake and features a wide selection of their own brews as well as other beer and wine. Experience this favorite hangout for locals and destination for travelers who come from all over to enjoy the unique atmosphere and brews.
They will offer a limited menu of appetizers, handmade sandwiches from KJs New North or feel free to order and carry-in from one of the other local eateries. Yes! You can BYO-food!
Balsam Lake Brewery & Market
101 1st Avenue EastThe Balsam Lake Brewery is located right downtown Balsam Lake and features a wide selection of their own brews as well as other beer and wine. Experience this favorite hangout for locals and destination for travelers who come from all over to enjoy the unique atmosphere and brews.
They will offer a limited menu of appetizers, handmade sandwiches from KJs New North or feel free to order and carry-in from one of the other local eateries. Yes! You can BYO-food!
Take a beautiful drive north to Grantsburg, WI and relax with a beer flight and a pizza.
16 locals recommend
Brickfield Brewing
130 W Olson DrTake a beautiful drive north to Grantsburg, WI and relax with a beer flight and a pizza.
Known for their bourbon and other specialty distilled favorites, the 45th Parallel Distillery and Eatery is a great place to experience their versions of your favorite cocktail and enjoy specialty flatbreads and other delightful menu items.
11 locals recommend
45th Parallel Distillery
1490 Madison AveKnown for their bourbon and other specialty distilled favorites, the 45th Parallel Distillery and Eatery is a great place to experience their versions of your favorite cocktail and enjoy specialty flatbreads and other delightful menu items.
Sample the many varieties and seasonal special brews by Lift Bridge. You won't be disappointed. And it's right next door to 45th Parallel Distillery.
Lift Bridge Brewing Company New Richmond
1280 Madison AvenueSample the many varieties and seasonal special brews by Lift Bridge. You won't be disappointed. And it's right next door to 45th Parallel Distillery.