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DINING AND Carryout GUIDE NORTH WOODS TRADER Wed., July 22, 2020 Page 2 Join Us at the Leif & Lorri Offerdahl FEATURED RESTAURANT TIKI BAR 1980 Hwy. 45N OUTDOOR DINING Eagle River Kickback Grill serves customers OPTIONAL (715) 337-2266 OPEN WED.-SUN. at lakeside deck or dining room 11 A.M.-10 P.M. When Leif Offerdahl de- reuben, fish tacos, Italian cided to get back into the chicken, southern-fried KickbackGrillEagleRiver.com restaurant business, he chicken tenders, smoked looked no further than salmon BLT, spicy tuna Highway 45 in Eagle banh mi, stingin’ honey River. garlic shrimp wrap, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! That’s because Offer- kicked-up ranch wrap and (Formerly Gordo’s) dahl previously owned two szechuan chicken. Eagle River restaurants All are served with ket- DINING ROOM OPEN along the busy highway tle chips, though diners See our Facebook page and he understood what can substitute fries or for updates. that kind of traffic can haystack onions. A gluten- generate for a business. free bun or bread is avail- CALL 715-477-1155 His latest establishment is able. FOR CARRYOUT SERVICE Kickback Grill at 1980 “The prime rib grinder Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Highway 45 North. features shaved prime rib Offerdahl has been in with provolone cheese, 933 N. Railroad St., Eagle River the restaurant business pickled red onions, lettuce since 1995, originally pur- and steakhouse mayo on a chasing the Aero Club in toasted Italian herb Eagle River in 1995. He es- baguette,” said Leif Offer- tablished Leif’s Cafe in dahl. Make it memorable Land O’ Lakes in 1997 and Burgers are always pop- then started Leif’s Cafe in ular and include the rodeo Eagle River in 2001. After burger, California burger, AT THE blue heron 12 years, he sold the popu- wild mushroom and Swiss, Kickback Grill waitress Cameron Ramesh displays a tray of Open Tuesday-Saturday 2-9 p.m. for Takeout, lar Leif’s Cafe in Eagle meals on the outdoor deck. —STAFF PHOTO French onion burger and River in 2013. house burger. Curbside, Onsite and Even Boat Delivery! Offerdahl and his wife, reunions, rehearsal din- bread, the slider trio “Our rodeo burger fea- Lorri, got back in the ners and showers. Social (pulled pork, smoked tures a one-third-pound Dining room open 4-9 p.m. for dine-in. restaurant business in distancing recommenda- brisket and rodeo burger) fresh patty with bacon, See our menu at blueheron-restaurant.com March of 2017 when they tions are followed at the and spinach artichoke flat- havarti cheese, barbecue purchased the former Hi- restaurant. bread. sauce, haystack onions, let- awatha Supper Club, a “Our customers are al- “The naked poppers fea- tuce, tomato and garlic (715) 337-2144 business that had been ways commenting on the ture jalapeño peppers herb,” said Leif Offerdahl. closed since 2014. wonderful view of the lake filled with cream cheese, Dinner entrees are Located in Wild Eagle Lodge “We completely reno- from the dining room and chorizo sausage and available after 4 p.m. and vated the building during lakeside deck,” said Lorri wrapped in bacon, and include coffee-crusted rib- 4443 Chain O’ Lakes Rd., Eagle River a long two-year project,” Offerdahl. then drizzled with avocado eye, sirloin steak, pork www.wildeaglelodge.com said Leif Offerdahl. “It now and ranch dressing,” said shanks, Irish mac ‘n’ has a new kitchen and The Kickback menu Leif Offerdahl. cheese, Norwegian salmon, equipment, and a brighter The Kickback Grill Salads include a Caesar shrimp scampi gocce, RESTAURANT • LOUNGE • LODGING bar and dining room.” menu has something for salad, cobb salad, roasted boursin filet, chicken and Est. The end result was everyone, including appe- beet salad and ahi tuna pasta, and brisket and 1938 Kickback Grill, which tizers, salads, burgers, salad. The soup of the day prime papadelle. Diners SERVING DINNER opened in February of sandwiches, wraps, dinner is available by the cup or can add soup or salad to Tues. thru Sat. 5-9 p.m. 2019. entrees and nightly spe- bowl, with gluten-free and any entree. Kickback Grill is lo- cials from the chef. vegan options available. “The shrimp scampi cated on Duck Lake on the “We feature hand- “Our popular cobb salad gocce features grilled Eagle River Chain of crafted, fresh items that go features crisp fresh greens shrimp with cheese-filled Lakes, allowing guests to into everything on our with grilled chicken, pasta, roasted tomatoes, arrive by car or boat. menu,” said Leif Offerdahl. tomato, hardboiled egg, butternut squash noodles, Happy Hour in the Coziest Lounge in Town “We offer a casual atmo- “Our food options are cre- black olives, blue cheese a lemon garlic butter sauce Mon.-Thurs. 4-6 p.m., Fri., Sat. & Sun. noon - 2 p.m. sphere with a friendly staff ated in-house.” crumbles and fresh- and shredded Parmesan GATEWAY-LODGE.com • Hwy. B & 45 in Land O’ Lakes, Wis. • 715-547-3321 and a full-service horse- To start a meal, “share- chopped bacon,” com- cheese,” said Lorri Offer- shoe bar with plenty of ables” are available and in- mented Lorri Offerdahl. dahl. seating. In the summer, we clude real Wisconsin The menu also has a Kickback Grill is lo- EAGLE WATERS RESORT have the popular lakeside cheese curds, prime rib na- wide selection of what Leif cated just 2 miles north of deck and a tiki bar,” said chos, truffle parmesan Offerdahl calls “two-hand Eagle River on Highway SERVING WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 5-9 P.M. Lorri Offerdahl. fries, homemade onion specialties.” 45. It’s open Wednesdays SUNDAY 4-8 P.M. The Kickback Grill’s haystacks, naked poppers, The list includes through Sundays from 11 Bar opens at 4:30 p.m. Reservations Required dining room is perfect for chicken wings, deep-fried smoked brisket, gourmet a.m. to 10 p.m. For more HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE banquets, birthdays, an- pickle chips, spicy maple grilled cheese, chicken ten- information, call (715) 337- niversaries, family parties, and smoked salmon flat- der melt, prime rib grinder, 2266. Experience the Spirit of the Northwoods at: Historic Eagle Waters Resort Alfresco dining with LIVE MUSIC Williams’s Thursdays with “Bret & Frisk” return July 23 Take Hwy. 70 East to Rangeline Rd. to Eagle Waters Rd. 715-479-4411 eaglewaters.com Pine Gables ONLINE ORDERING FOR Supper Club CARRYOUT COMING SOON! NOW OPEN Restaurant/ Supper Club Limited Seating Available Owners! 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