Places to Eat & Drink in Ely, MN

After you've finished your canoe trip, hike or visited our unique shops and galleries, stop by one of our fine dining establishments and enjoy a sizzling steak, a wild rice dish or walleye fillet cooked to perfection.  Not hungry?  Pick one of our friendly bars, sit down and enjoy a cool, refreshing beverage.  You'll always find good conversation and interesting tales about old Ely.

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Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant

47 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-4301

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Brewed in-house, Boathouse Brewpub features the highest quality beers and ales found in the Northland. Available in glass and BWCAW friendly growlers. Home of the Friday Night All-You-Can-Eat Walleye Fish Fry. Open 7 days a week from 11:00 am to 1:00 am.

Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium

955 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-7348

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Gator's specializes in comfort food, friendliness, and community. Dine in, enjoy their deck, or order carryout, Gator's aims to please with homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts.

Subway of Ely

1520 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-2699

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Platters, giant subs, box lunches available. Local delivery of large orders may be arranged. Open 7 am to 10 pm sevens days a week. Catering available.

Ely D.Q. Grill and Chill

1441 E. Sheridan St.
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-5101

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First stop out/last stop into the BWCA. Full brazier food line, DQ soft serve, & cakes w/inside air conditioning & seating for 75. Locally-owned & operated w/drive-thru window.

Insula Restaurant

145 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-4855

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New American Dining. Responsibly serving the community and investing in local products while providing service excellence in an inviting atmosphere. Wine, beer, signature cocktails. Capture the imagination and enliven your taste buds. Join us. 7:30am-9pm Tuesday-Saturday and 7:30-2pm Sundays. $7- $32

Ely Steak House

216 E Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-7412

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Featuring the finest aged Angus steaks, delicious walleye, prime rib, and french onion soup. Free pool tables. Comfortable Fireside Cocktail Lounge.

Evergreen Restaurant-Antlers Lounge

400 North Pioneer Road
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-6565
TF: 1-800-365-5070

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Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner featuring over 40 items such as Walleye, Prime Rib, Seafood, Ribs & Pastas. Daily Specials & Chef Features. Lakeview Dining - Indoors or the Deck. Open Daily 7 am to 10 pm 1 Mile from downtown Ely-Open 365 days

Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company

343 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-2326

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Specializing in handcrafted coffee & espresso beverages including a large selection of loose leaf teas. Home made quiche and our breakfast burritos keep bringing people back. Free Wifi makes it "a place to gather and connect."

Northern Grounds

2 W. Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-6162

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Northern Grounds, a familiar Ely name in a new location. Enjoy the freshest coffee roasted on site, in an espresso or pour-over, gourmet teas, chai & cocoa with homemade scones, pastries & breads baked fresh every day. Try the soup and fresh bread for lunch. With a variety of micro brewed beers and over 40 different wines served by the glass, Northern Grounds is an ideal evening stop. Check out our website for live music calendar and more.

Rockwood Bar & Grill of Ely, Inc.

302 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
P: 218-365-7772

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Ely's newest restaurant and cocktail lounge. Fun dining in a fine atmosphere featuring patio dining in the heart of Ely. Open Daily, 11 am to 10 pm.