5 Must-Try Restaurants In Nisswa, Minnesota | The Best Nisswa, MN Restaurants

Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | January 2, 2020

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CBS affiliate WCCO named Nisswa 2018s Best Small Town in Minnesota. Nisswa, the activity hub of the Brainerd Lakes region of central Minnesota, has a population of 1,971. This soars by thousands in the summer. Stop for the turtle races every Thursday and stay for the history and great variety and quality of the local Nisswa, Minnesota restaurants.

Cross the highway along the well-lit underpass and visit a peaceful park complete with lecture space, bike rack, and gazebo. Follow the path down to the small harbor dock, pass the American flag and bench, or sit a spell. Come during the annual Viking Festival in August. Participate in Norwegian-themed activities throughout the year. And come back for one of the best Christmas light displays in the country.

Nisswa, founded in 1900 under the name “Smiley Township,” was renamed in 1908 from the Ojibwe word “nessawae” meaning “in the middle” or “three.” Apropos, as Nisswa likes to be in the middle of it all. 

Any time of year, you’ll enjoy the wide variety of food offered in the restaurants in Nisswa. From traditional brisket (try Big Axe) to seafood (check out Bar Harbor Supper Club) or the best scones in the world (Stone House). Be amazed at the variety of alcoholic blends. It is an ale town, after all.  But there are also several top places to eat in Nisswa.