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  • Outdoor Dining at On the Rocks at Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort Nisswa Minnesota

    On the Rocks

    Savor handcrafted cocktails, appetizers, mouthwatering burgers, and sumptuous sandwiches all with stunning views at On the Rocks, formerly known as Northwood's Pub patio. Featuring cozy fire pits, cascading waterfalls, and a chic stone bar, feel the allure of this peaceful ambiance and unwind in style.

    Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    Weather dependent. Hours subject to change without notice.

    On the Rocks Food Menu

    No split checks On groups of 10 Or more. We can accept multiple payments on one check. All to-go orders will have a 10% charge added. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness. (GF) Gluten Friendly | (V) Vegetarian | (DF) Dairy Free

    Starters

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Grand View Wings
    | $ 19
    Dry Rub, Buffalo, Mango Habanero, BBQ or Jerk
    Giant Pretzel (V)
    | $ 24
    Beer Cheese, Mustard Aioli
    Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
    | $ 22
    House-Cured Kimchi, Mustard Glaze
    Garden Vegetable Flatbread (V)
    | $ 19
    Cucumber, Pickled Onions, Kalamata Olives, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Avocado, Boursin Cheese, Honey-Lemon Ranch, Balsamic Glaze
    Dry Rub Cheese Curds (V)
    | $ 17
    Water’s Edge© (St Croix Valley WI), Warm Marinara
    Minnesota Sushi
    | $ 20
    Inspired by Chef Justin
    Smoked Walleye, Sushi Rice, Nori, Cream Cheese, Eel Sauce, Avocado, Sriracha Mayo, Fried Onions, Seaweed Salad, Tempura-battered and Deep-fried
    Mini Lobster Roll
    | $ 23
    Lobster Salad on Mini House-Baked Rolls
    Spinach Artichoke Dip (V)
    | $ 20
    Cheese Spinach Dip served in House-Baked Sour Boule Bowl
    House Smoked Salmon
    | $ 20
    Dill-Whipped Cream Cheese, Capers, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Rye Crackers

    Soups | Salads

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Duck Wild Rice Soup (GF)
    | $ 6 cup
    | $ 8 bowl
    Soup of the Day
    | $ 6 cup
    | $ 8 bowl
    The Grand Caesar
    | $ 10
    Romaine, Parmesan di Parma, Focaccia Croutons, Caesar Dressing
    [Add chicken +$6 | Add salmon +$8]
    House Salad (GF DF V)
    | $ 9
    Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Choice of Dressing
    [Add chicken +$6 | Add salmon +$8]
    Summer Salad
    | $ 12
    Marinated Tomatoes, Charred Onions, Roasted Corn, Roasted Peppers, Feta Cheese, Honey Balsamic Dressing
    [Add chicken +$6 | Add salmon +$8]

    Heart Healthy Bowls

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Bigeye Tuna Bowl (DF)
    | $ 21
    Cilantro Rice, Cucumbers, Soy-Marinated Tuna, Avocado, Crispy Wontons, Edamame, Marinated Carrots, Pickled Onions, Wasabi Aioli, Soy Glaze, Sesame Seeds
    Minnesota Bowl (V)
    | $ 18
    Wild Local Mushrooms, Steamed Wild Rice, Shaved Nappa Cabbage, Hydro Tomatoes, Zucchini, Chickpeas, Feta Cheese, Herb Vinaigrette
    [Add chicken +$6 | Add salmon +$8]
    Harvest Bowl (V)
    | $ 18
    Maple-Glazed Chicken Breast, Wild Rice with Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Crisp Local Apples, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Roasted Almonds, Shredded Kale,House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Burgers

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served with Chips or French Fries / Sub Soup or Side Salad +$4 / Add Bacon +$2 / GF Bun +$2
    GVL Smash Burger
    | $ 19
    Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Choice of Cheese, Toasted Brioche Bun
    [Add a second patty +$4]
    Paul Bunyan
    | $ 24
    Grilled Double Beef Patty, Four Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, BBQ Sauce
    Jalapeño Popper Burger
    | $ 20
    Fried Pickled Jalapeño, Chipotle Cream Cheese, Cherry Jam, Pepperjack Cheese
    Wild Rice Burger (V)
    | $ 17
    Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cranberry Aioli

    Handhelds

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served with Chips or French Fries / Sub Soup or Side Salad +$4 / Add Bacon +$2 / GF Bun +$2
    Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    | $ 19
    Crispy-Battered Chicken dipped in our House Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Aioli, Cucumber and Cabbage Slaw, Toasted Brioche Bun
    Portabella Club Sandwich (V)
    | $ 17
    Grilled Portabella, Tomatoes, Avocado, Garden Greens, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Mayo, Toasted Brioche Bun
    Grand View BLT
    | $ 14
    Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Leaf Lettuce, Avocado Spread, Tomatoes, Garlic Aioli, Toasted Thick-Cut Sourdough
    Walleye Sandwich
    | $ 19
    Ale-Battered and Fried, Lemon Aioli, Apple Cranberry Slaw
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
    | $ 16
    Lettuce, GVL Garden Tomatoes, Jack Cheese, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Onion, Ranch Dressing, Flour Tortilla
    [Fried or Grilled Chicken]
    Chicken Salad Sandwich
    | $ 15
    Craisins, Apples, Garden Greens, Sliced Tomato, Wild Rice Milk Bun
    Lobster Grilled Cheese
    | $ 23
    Lobster Salad, Black Truffle Mayo, Gruyere Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onions
    Ham and Brie
    | $ 19
    Green Apples, Caramelized Onions, Cranberry Aioli, Grilled Cranberry Wild Rice Bread
    Cuban Melt
    | $ 21
    Pulled Pork, Ham, Swiss, Dill Pickle Relish, Dijon Aioli, Toasted Hoagie Bun

    Entreés

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Fish & Chips
    | $ 25
    Beer-battered Sunfish, Malt Vinegar, French Fries, Lemon Caper Remoulade, Cranberry Apple Slaw
    Steak & Frites (GF)
    | $ 32
    15 oz Beef Ribeye with Truffle Parmesan Fries
    Lake Superior Salmon (GF DF)
    | $ 29
    Herb Marinated Salmon, Roasted Tomato Butter, Lemon Sticky Rice, Summer Vegetables
    Northwoods Mac-n-Cheese
    | $ 21
    Fusilli Pasta, Smoked Cheddar, Crispy Bacon, Fried Onions
    [ add Grilled Chicken or Crispy Buffalo Chicken +6 ]
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    On the Rocks Drink Menu

    Cocktails

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Drink outside, enjoy the view
    Natedogg
    | $ 12
    Jameson, Ginger Beer, Cider, Lemon and Lime
    Lemon Blueberry Mule
    | $ 12
    Lemon Vodka, Tattersal Blueberry Liqueur, Ginger Beer
    Bourbon Campari Punch
    | $ 14
    Michters Bourbon, Campari, Orange Juice
    Coconut Cold Coffee
    | $ 12
    Malibu Rum, Baileys, Cold Brew Coffee
    Watermelon Cucumber Cooler
    | $ 12
    Prairie Cucumber Vodka, Watermelon, Soda, Salted Rim
    Sunset Margarita
    | $ 14
    Lalo Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Splash of Orange Juice, Salted Rim

    Martinis

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Shaken or on the rocks
    Paper Plane
    | $ 13
    Bulleit Bourbon, Amaro, Aperol, Lemon Juice
    Summer Martini
    | $ 15
    5Rocks Lizzy’s Gin, Suro Elderflower, Prosecco
    Mezcal Negroni
    | $ 13
    Derrumbes Mezcal, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
    Blackberry Lemon Drop
    | $ 13
    Lemon Vodka, Blackberry Liqueur, Lemon Sour

    Beer

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Bottles & Cans
    Bent Paddle Black Ale / Blue Moon / Bud / Bud Light / Coors Light / Guinness / Mich Golden Light / Miller Lite / Modelo / Stella / Summit EPA / Surly Furious

    Seltzers & Ciders

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    High Noon [ Peach ] / Nutrl [ Blueberry ] / Stilly [ Grapefruit ] / Loon Juice

    Bourbon & Whiskey

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Rotating – Limited Availability
    4Roses – Single / Barrel Buffalo Trace / GVL Tattersall 5-year rye Bourbon Michter’s Small Batch / Woodford Double Oaked / Woodford Reserve

    Zero-Proof

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Cos-NO-politan
    | $ 10
    Everleaf Mountain (non-alcoholic aperitifs), Cranberry Juice, Lime, Simple Syrup, Shaken over ice and served up.
    Lapo’s Negroni
    | $ 10
    Non-Alcoholic Negroni with all natural ingredients and less sugar
    Cranberry Spritz
    | $ 5
    Ginger Ale, Cranberry Juice, Lime Garnish
    Iron Horse Root Beer
    | $ 4
    Iron Horse Cream Soda
    | $ 4
    Buddy’s Orange Soda
    | $ 4
    Non-Alcoholic Beer
    Go Brewing Hazy IPA 0.0 / Guinness 0.0 / Ultra 0.0
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    On the Rocks Wine Menu

    Red Wine

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Pike Road Pinot Noir
    | $ 12
    | $ 45
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Ancestor’s Red Blend
    | $ 10
    | $ 38
    Catalunya, Spain
    Santa Julia Malbec
    | $ 12
    | $ 45
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Josh Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 10
    | $ 38
    Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon
    | $ 15
    | $ 50
    Napa/Sonoma
    Earthquake Zinfandel
    | $ 11
    | $ 40
    Lodi, California

    White Wine

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Vigneti del Sole Pinot Grigio
    | $ 8
    | $ 30
    Veneto Italy
    Sparkling Yes Way Rosé
    | $ 9
    France
    Risata Moscato d’Asti
    | $ 9
    | $ 35
    Italy
    Mussel Bay Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 9
    | $ 35
    New Zealand
    Dr Loosen Riesling
    | $ 10
    | $ 38
    Mosel, Germany
    Chehalem Unoaked Chardonnay
    | $ 10
    | $ 38
    Columbia Valley
    Wente Riva Ranch Oaked Chardonnay
    | $ 10
    | $ 38
    Monterey
    Fio a Fio Vino Verde
    | $ 10
    | $ 38
    Minho Portagul
    Fleurs De Prairie Rosé
    | $ 12
    | $ 45
    Provence, France
    It’s Not A Sin Riesling
    | $ 9
    | $ 35
    Zero-proof
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    On the Rocks Kids Menu

    Kids Menu

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served with chips, french fries, or applesauce
    Cheese Quesadilla (V)
    | $ 7
    Chicken Tenders
    | $ 9
    Grilled Cheese (V)
    | $ 7
    Macaroni and Cheese (V)
    | $ 7
    Cheeseburger
    | $ 9
    Fountain Soda
    | $ 3
    1919 Rootbeer
    | $ 5
    Small Juice or Milk
    | $ 3
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.