Menu for Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge in Bemidji, MN

We ate at the restaurant for dinner, it was all very good and atmosphere was really nice, private and warm. Lakeview is amazing.... Drinks were really good. Dinner was great, prime rib and walleye! Local walleye. So fresh. Had a chocolate martini fordessert... Very good. But you can't get this view anywhere in Bemidji. Read more

I am writing my review as I sit in my bed listening to every single person on this floor breath through these paper thin walls.... My original reservation was for the cedar lodge. It literally looked like something from a 1970s horror movie. The door lookedlike it had been kicked in, nothing had been cleaned or updated since 1970. There were 40 flies I literally took 15 minuteskilling with my shoes while I tried to talk myself out of a panic attack. There was 2 options, call and get an updatedroom...that I now have to pay for or drive 4 hours back home. We are now in the renovated main lodge with no jacuzzi tub. Atleast it doesn't smell like dead animals and the carpet isn't sticky and crunchy. I'm still not thrilled and wished we would'veopted to finding somewhere else. Food tonight was great though, would recommend the restaurant with the lake side patio. Let'sjust hope nothing else goes wrong tomorrow... Read more

Spent the week experiencing life at Rutgers and it was absolutely wonderful!?my husband, our three daughters (4 year old, 2 year... old and 6 week old) had a phenomenal time. The cabins are a bit dated, but the beds are comfortable, space was clean and theservice was genuine/heartfelt from all staff (resort and restaurant). Beautiful beach with stunning lake views. My onlyrecommendation for those with young families is to pack toys and activities as the resort had plenty of space to play, but noplayground or hosted children activities ? they have an amazing beach water park, but our kids were a tad little for that ? soagain for littles, bring the toys as the space is great to throw a beach ball around/play in the sand/ride bike. Had a greattime and will be booking for next year! Read more

Rutger's needs to step it up a bit if they'd like to maintain any position in Bemidji. There's no polish..... It's a bit worn... out/run down. Advice? Spit shine every inch. Remove outdated, tawdry accents and really put some thought into what makes anenvironment top notch..... Wood polish? Spotless lighting? Wipe down all mouldings? Clean every corner. Wipe down every table,chair, table legs .... The entire bar area needs a full cleanse..... I know you are highly trafficked yet ..... the place justfeels grubby..... Don't modernize. Keep the family/beachy feel. Just scour the place. Every wall, light fixture, doorknob,ceiling if possible..... You'll all see, feel and smell the difference....??????????????? Read more

Stopped in for dinner. It was prime rib special so we decided to try that. They both came out undercooked for what we ordered.... Overcooked and unseasoned zucchini and a smashed baked potato (what they called mashed potatoes) were the side dishes. Noseasoning at all on the food and no seasoning provided on the table. My wife found hair on her dish. Just all around notgood. Very disappointing, we won't be back. Read more