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Iven's on the Bay

19090 Hwy 371 North, Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-9872
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Ranked #3 of 16 restaurants in Brainerd
Dining options: Reservations
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- 7 May 2013
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Brainerd
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great dining with a view of North Long lake near Brainerd. Have always liked the food and love the new martini bar as it has a great atmosphere and excellent appetizers.

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Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

A fun girls night out, and the food was very good. There is an extensive list of creative martinis to choose from. It's a pretty relaxed place. The decor is dated but have a couple martinis and you won't care, we didn't! Will be going back next year for ladies weekend.

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Brainerd, Minnesota, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013 via mobile

I went to happy hour here with a few friends and got a slice of their pumpkin cheesecake. It was Fantastic! Highly recommend!

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Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We eat there at least 2 times a month or more and we love it. We have never had a bad meal, in fact the food is always excellent as well as the service and the happy hour specials are simply the best.

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Minnesota
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73 reviews 73 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012 via mobile

I can't believe this is #4 in brainerd. Best part about this overpriced , mediocre place is sitting at the bar with happy hour apps.....which are very good and 2-4-1...that's it .

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Duluth, Minnesota
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We had a delicious dinner in the martini lounge and enjoyed half price appetizers which were very tasty! The bartender is a mixologist and we enjoyed excellent margaritas!

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Walker, Minnesota
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21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We decided to try Iven's for our 7th Anniversary, we had driven past it for years and always wondered about it. Inside, its beautful! Way different than what I had expected. It looks brand new, very classy and upscale. We were served right away, ordered an appitizer (the crab dip) which was very tasty! We each had a drink, also... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Nice selection on the dinner menu. We did great. Caprese Flatbread was better than our favorite in the Twin Cities. Shrimp and scallop over rice was outstanding. Disappointed in their "specialty" walley. It wasn't the best as they boast. All in all a very good experience. Those who were dining looked very happy. Upscale for the region and worth it.

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Burton, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Iven's has great food, no argument. It's nice to eat equally well when you dine out as when you are gourmet-cooking at home, plus you don't have to do the dishes. BUT if you don't like having a table by the toilets; having all the toilet-bound people running into your chair because there isn't enough space to actually get to... More

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Kingwood, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

The title says it all. If you're wanting to kick it up a notch for dinner in Brainerd, Iven's is the place to go. We had spent 6 days with friends on Pelican Lake and for a farewell dinner our host recommended Iven's. We were not disappointed. We enjoyed beautiful lake views while we enjoyed an excellent meal that would... More

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