Black Bear Lodge & Saloon Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Black Bear Lodge & Saloon, where rustic charm meets culinary delight. Nestled in Baxter, MN, this lodge serves a menu that resonates with comfort and flavor. Guests rave about the Prime Rib Special, praised for its flavorful au jus and delectable side dishes. Whether you crave a double bacon cheeseburger or pan-fried walleye, every dish is crafted with attention and care. Diners appreciate the attentiveness and warmth of the staff, creating an inviting atmosphere for families and business lunches alike.
The lodge's ambiance, coupled with carefully prepared dishes like the filet mignon and hearty ribs, captures the essence of culinary excellence. While dishes may run out quickly, as hinted in reviews, that's a testament to their popularity! So, dine at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon for an unforgettable experience filled with flavor, friendly service, and a touch of wooden elegance.
Dinner Menu - Burgers & Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
Turkey, ham, Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, bacon and pesto mayo on grilled sourdough.
Double Double Bacon Burger
Twice the bacon and twice the beef! Two 1/2lb burgers, Cheddar, Pepper-Jack and bacon.
Black Bear Burger
Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and onion. (Sub Beyond Meat patty 2)
Reuben
Thick sliced corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss & 1000 Island dressing on grilled marble rye.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
A crispy chicken breast, marinara sauce, mozzarella & parmesan on a ciabatta bun.
Cubano
Roasted Pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pepperoncinis & a Dijon vinaigrette on a Cuban loaf, pressed and grilled.
Grilled Prime Rib Sandwich
Our house roasted prime rib finished on the grill and served on a baguette with creamy horseradish sauce. Limited availability.
Bacon Cheese Chicken Grill
A grilled chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese and bacon on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Turkey Ranch Melt
Sliced turkey grilled with ranch dressing, bacon, tomato, Cheddar and Swiss on sourdough bread.
Walleye Sandwich
A Minnesota favorite! Hand dipped in our beer batter & deep fried.
Shrimp Burger
Our own hand pattied shrimp burger on a ciabatta roll with cilantro aioli, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion.
Fish Tacos
Three flour tortillas filled with battered fish, crisp cabbage, cilantro aioli and fresh pico de gallo.
Smothered Meatballs
Italian meatballs with marinara sauce & parmesan cheese.
Cheese Curds
Cheddar cheese curds fried and served with ranch dipping sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Plain or tossed with your choice of sauce.
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Tortilla wedges filled with house smoked chicken, Gouda cheese and caramelized onions. Garnished with chipotle dressing and fresh pico de gallo.
Onion Rings
Beer battered rings served with chipotle mayo.
Chicken Wings
Plain or tossed with your choice of sauce.
Loaded Bear Chips
Our house fried potato chips smothered in cheese, bacon, tomatoes and pepperoncini peppers. Served with seasoned sour cream.
Dinner Menu - Appetizers
Dinner Menu - Cabin Favorites
Grilled Pesto Chicken
Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. No substitutions please.
6 Oz Grilled Sirloin
Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. No substitutions please.
Pan Fried Walleye
4oz-6oz. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. No substitutions please.
Take-Out By The Quart
Lobster Bisque
"Legendary" Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Dinner Menu - Soups
Dinner Menu - Dinner Entrees
Walleye
8oz-10oz. Choose from beer battered or pan fried.
Ribs
House seasoned pork ribs smothered in a bold BBQ sauce.
Shrimp
Large shrimp. Choose from beer battered or broiled.
Black Bear House Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, cauliflower, Parmesan cheese and bacon pieces tossed with our secret dressing. Served with a breadstick.
Chicken Club Salad
Mixed greens, grilled or crispy chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar-jack cheese & house made ranch.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with creamy dressing. Served with a bread stick.
Lodge Salad
Mixed greens, berries, candied walnuts, crumbled chevre cheese & our Lodge vinaigrette.
Dinner Menu - Salads
Dinner Menu - Pasta
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini tossed in Alfredo sauce.
Lobster Mac
Cavatappi pasta, lobster and bacon tossed in a creamy lobster sauce, baked golden and garnished with Parmesan and fresh tomatoes.
Smoky Gouda Mac
Cavatappi pasta tossed in our smoky gouda sauce & garnished with bacon.
House Marinara
Fettuccine tossed in our house made red sauce.
Ribeye
12oz.
Prime Rib
Seasoned and slow roasted. **Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday after 4pm**
Filet Mignon
8 ounces with demi glaze.
Dinner Menu - Prime Rib & Steaks
Dinner Menu - Desserts
Lava Cake
Cheesecake
Kid's Pasta
Alfredo or marinara sauce served with a breadstick.
Kid's Fish Bites
With fries.
Kid's Grilled Cheese Sandwich
With fries.
Kid's Hamburger
With fries.
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
With fries.
Kid's Cheeseburger
With fries.
Kid's Chicken Tenders
With fries.
Kid's Macaroni & Cheese
Served with a breadstick.
Dinner Menu - Kid's Menu
Dinner Menu - Sides
French Fries
Seasoned Sour Cream
Ranch Dressing
Blue Cheese Dressing
Mashed Potato
Wild Rice Pilaf
Bread Stick
Au Gratin Potato
Chipotle Mayo
Loaded Mashed Potato
Topped with bacon and cheese.
Veggies
Loaded Baked Potato
With butter and sour cream and topped with bacon and cheese.
Baked Potato
With butter and sour cream.
Waffle Fries
Take-N-Heat Au Gratin Potatoes
Family Style. Regular serves up to 4 people, Half Pan serves up to 6 people, Full Pan 12 people
Dinner Menu - Take-N-Heat Family Style
Lunch Menu - Burgers & Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
Turkey, ham, Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, bacon and pesto mayo on grilled sourdough.
Double Double Bacon Burger
Twice the bacon and twice the beef! Two 1/2lb burgers, Cheddar, Pepper-Jack and bacon.
Black Bear Burger
Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and onion. (Sub Beyond Meat patty 2)
Reuben
Thick sliced corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss & 1000 Island dressing on grilled marble rye.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
A crispy chicken breast, marinara sauce, mozzarella & parmesan on a ciabatta bun.
Cubano
Roasted Pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pepperoncinis & a Dijon vinaigrette on a Cuban loaf, pressed and grilled.
Grilled Prime Rib Sandwich
Our house roasted prime rib finished on the grill and served on a baguette with creamy horseradish sauce. Limited availability.
Bacon Cheese Chicken Grill
A grilled chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese and bacon on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Turkey Ranch Melt
Sliced turkey grilled with ranch dressing, bacon, tomato, Cheddar and Swiss on sourdough bread.
Walleye Sandwich
A Minnesota favorite! Hand dipped in our beer batter & deep fried.
Shrimp Burger
Our own hand pattied shrimp burger on a ciabatta roll with cilantro aioli, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion.
Fish Tacos
Three flour tortillas filled with battered fish, crisp cabbage, cilantro aioli and fresh pico de gallo.
Smothered Meatballs
Italian meatballs with marinara sauce & parmesan cheese.
Cheese Curds
Cheddar cheese curds fried and served with ranch dipping sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Plain or tossed with your choice of sauce.
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Tortilla wedges filled with house smoked chicken, Gouda cheese and caramelized onions. Garnished with chipotle dressing and fresh pico de gallo.
Onion Rings
Beer battered rings served with chipotle mayo.
Chicken Wings
Plain or tossed with your choice of sauce.
Loaded Bear Chips
Our house fried potato chips smothered in cheese, bacon, tomatoes and pepperoncini peppers. Served with seasoned sour cream.
Lunch Menu - Appetizers
Lunch Menu - Cabin Favorites
Grilled Pesto Chicken
Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. No substitutions please.
6 Oz Grilled Sirloin
Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. No substitutions please.
Pan Fried Walleye
4oz-6oz. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. No substitutions please.
Take-Out By The Quart
Lobster Bisque
"Legendary" Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Lunch Menu - Soups
Lunch Menu - Salads
Black Bear House Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, cauliflower, Parmesan cheese and bacon pieces tossed with our secret dressing. Served with a breadstick.
Chicken Club Salad
Mixed greens, grilled or crispy chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar-jack cheese & house made ranch.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with creamy dressing. Served with a bread stick.
Lodge Salad
Mixed greens, berries, candied walnuts, crumbled chevre cheese & our Lodge vinaigrette.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini tossed in Alfredo sauce.
Lobster Mac
Cavatappi pasta, lobster and bacon tossed in a creamy lobster sauce, baked golden and garnished with Parmesan and fresh tomatoes.
Smoky Gouda Mac
Cavatappi pasta tossed in our smoky gouda sauce & garnished with bacon.
House Marinara
Fettuccine tossed in our house made red sauce.
Lunch Menu - Pasta
Lunch Menu - Sides
French Fries
Seasoned Sour Cream
Ranch Dressing
Blue Cheese Dressing
Mashed Potato
Wild Rice Pilaf
Bread Stick
Au Gratin Potato
Chipotle Mayo
Loaded Mashed Potato
Topped with bacon and cheese.
Veggies
Loaded Baked Potato
With butter and sour cream and topped with bacon and cheese.
Baked Potato
With butter and sour cream.
Waffle Fries
Pick 2 *Soup *Salad *Sandwich
Choose any two items from soups & sandwiches.
Lunch Menu - Pick 2 *Soup *Salad *Sandwich
Lunch Menu - Take-N-Heat Family Style
Take-N-Heat Au Gratin Potatoes
Family Style. Regular serves up to 4 people, Half Pan serves up to 6 people, Full Pan 12 people
Kid's Pasta
Alfredo or marinara sauce served with a breadstick.
Kid's Fish Bites
With fries.
Kid's Grilled Cheese Sandwich
With fries.
Kid's Hamburger
With fries.
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
With fries.
Kid's Cheeseburger
With fries.
Kid's Chicken Tenders
With fries.
Kid's Macaroni & Cheese
Served with a breadstick.