Classic Grill

Cozy ambiance, nice enough for a fancy occasion but not pretentious - casual attire is just fine. The menu is well rounded with steak, seafood, and pork chops. The French onion soup is fantastic. The coconut shrimp appetizer is delicious. Both salmon and halibut main entrees were cooked to perfection. Service is polite and friendly. Food prep takes a bit longer but they bring out a bread basket to start. Would gladly come back again for the excellent food.

You cannot go wrong here. Their menu is wonderful for lunch or dinner. I would suggest making reservations as it can be busy. A great drink menu as well as evening dessert option.

The Classic Grill at Maddens is unmatched for Brainerd fine dining. The food, service and ambiance is top notch. The rotating menu keeps it exciting to try new items, especially when each new item introduced is so spectacular. The food menu is unique in that the chef introduces new flavors and pairings which are flavorful and delicious. The service is of the upmost quality, with a friendly and professional wait staff. In the summer, try to sit on a patio for scenic outlooks over the beautiful Maddens Classic Golf Course. The Classic Grill is my favorite restaurant to visit whenever we are in the Brainerd area.

I have been enjoying dinners frequently at The Classic for the past 9 years. It really is one of my favorite places to dine. Fantastic staff, always ready to customize my requests for seating location, meal preferences, etc, with a smiling face. I travel for business all over the Western US, and have experiences very nice cuisine. The Classic is right up there as a favorite for casual dining. Great fish specials. Be sure to go early for dinner, as no reservations are accepted. Todd Rocks!

Amazing food. Amazing setting. Really enjoyed the barrel-aged Manhattan cocktail! I highly recommend you check this out if you're in the area.

Perfectly delicious dinners. Chicken lobster Oscar never disappoints! Perfectly cooked scallops too. Beautiful view of the golf course and outside dining available. Great personalized service.

Wife had the BLT with fries and I had the Mulligan Melt with a Caesar salad. Both meals were really tasty so we ordered the same thing the following day.

Back...2018. This place is probably the most romantic place to go for a date. I say that because the restaurant is limited in seating so you don't have that ballroom type feel and it is elegant and usually has a fire going in the spring and fall. The wait staff has been consistent return employees and are friendly older and professionals. The menu has transformed the Brainerd lakes area to offer quality ingredients and flavors that meld together with uniqueness that make you say "oh my God that is so good!" If it is not to your liking, the staff will make it right for you! The French fries are nothing less than a HUGE plate full! My advice...skip the fast food overpriced mini meals. Once again, Maddens's had done it again! What a leader in the restaurant industry!

Outstanding service, great food quality and choice, very warm and inviting atmosphere even in winter time! Great for couples, families, dates, etc. Hats off to the chef.

I hesitate to comment on this one, because it is usually not too busy, but definitely one of our favorite places to go in the area. The food is creative and excellent. Prices are reasonable. Good selection of MN beers on tap. Very cozy environment inside with a huge stone fireplace. Outdoor seating overlooking the 9th hole with a couple fire pits. We have taken our 4 children (0,2,4 and 6y.o.) here several times and they are great about accommodating. Wait-staff is excellent. Abbreviated hours in the winter season. They do not take reservations. You can dress up a little for a date night or take the whole family in flip-flops and be equally comfortable. Would be a nice spot to go and just have drinks, too.