Just get the Bucky burger
My partner and I recently ordered take-out so keep in mind that this review reflects the quality of the food only. Our dinner for two cost about $20, which was very appropriate given the quality and quantity of the meal. I opted for a grilled cheese sandwich, which was simply exactly that, as well as a cup of French onion soup, which was outstanding with gooey melted Swiss cheese and a rich deep flavor that was not overwhelmingly onion-y.
My partner got the Bucky burger, which was as amazing as others have said. Â I'm not sure if it was the quality of the beef, the toasted bun, the melted cheese, or the perfect amount of grease but one bite of that burger would surely make a certain red-haired clown sit down and question what he was doing with his life.
My husband and I stayed in Ely the past four days and enjoyed a meal at the Ely Steak House. I admit I was nervous about finding gluten free options in Ely but the Steak House took very good care of us. I am not Celiac but I am very gluten intolerant and will get sick if there is cross contamination. While there was not a separate gluten free menu, our waitress did an excellent job of consulting with me about the menu and double checking things she wasn't 100% sure about with the kitchen staff. I ended up ordering the Filet Mignon and loaded baked potato. Delicious! Their Filet Mignon is one of the most tender and flavorful steaks I have ever had the pleasure of eating. I would definitely recommend!
Review Source:I ate here just once. Â In fairness, if I topped again maybe I would have better food. Â The only time I was there with my brother after a day of grouse hunting, I found the food to be average and I thought the prices for a small northern Minnesota town were high. Â Not sure how the locals can afford to eat at this place and keep them open. Â IMHO, average and over priced.
Review Source:Wow, this place is a COMPLETE throwback. Sizzler steak plates, big heavy wooden tables, kitschy decor, and crappy bread served on a tiny cutting board... it feels just like going back to a Mr. Steak in about 1978. The food is generally passable (the on-tap beer selections are pretty good), but I can't say it was the best food we had in Ely AND it was a bit expensive for the quality. That said, it is probably worth the trip just for the time-warp experience.
Review Source:I went here for drinks, they were good, the bar was comfy and this is the type of place you could spend hours while the snow is blowing outside (pool, darts, music, good vibe and quite a few people).
The pours are very generous and the drinks are very cheap by any city standards $4-5 for cocktails and that is off happy hour.
We go to Ely every year and eating dinner here is always on our list! Â I Â order the petit filet and it has never failed to meet my expectations! Â Hubby ordered the "Bucky burger" for the first time and said it was the best burger he ever had - something about the sauce! Â Get there early and enjoy!
Review Source:We came here prior to heading out on a 4 day canoe trek. Â They had us sit in the bar since they were doing karaoke in the restaurant section, which was odd. Â Seems like it should be the other way around. Â No worries...we rolled with it. Â However, once we had the menus, it took our waiter about 20 minutes to come take our order. Â While he wasn't a jerk or anything, he also wasn't all that friendly towards us. Â From what we had heard others raving about, we decided to all order the Bucky Burger and really enjoyed the hell out of it. Â Wow, it was incredibly delicious. Â Like some of the other reviews, we had a fly issue and had to keep swatting them away from our food while we tried to eat. Â This could have been a 4-star review, but based on the service and the fly issue, it's a solid three.
Review Source:The Ely Steak House has been a tradition for my dad, brother and I the last two years after a week of camping. We primarily go there to get a good steak. I ordered the filet + walleye combo and it was very tasty.
The place has a good atmosphere and lots of tvs for the sports enthusiast.
One complaint is there were lots gnats and flies inside which makes for an unpleasant eating experience. My dad continually had to cover his wine glass so gnats wouldn't fly in.
The staff was friendly and fairly prompt. The prices were reasonable for a steak house.
I can only rate this place a 3 due to the bug problem. Â Would recommend it otherwise.
I was here twice last fall. I went for a late lunch/early dinner and had burgers and fries. Seems like a quaint place. The waiter seemed a little bit burnt out, which made it funnier.
Second time was later that evening after walking the streets looking for a suitable location to get a little buzzed at. The dining area was heavily populated with individuals singing karaoke...so we sat in the bar section and had a few pitchers. Drinks were cheap, and they had wi-fi...which seems sort of stupid that that would be a concern of mine in a place like Ely...but I get fits if I have to go more than a few days without being able to update my facebooks!!!!
Upon leaving, some girl was outside cussing out another patron and speaking slang like she grew up in Compton. Things get wild up in Ely, apparently.
Good steak sammie, great fries, cold beer. Â Wednesday night draft beer for a buck - that's worth 4 stars right there. Â
Casual atmosphere, can get super crowded. Â
Their sides are really good too: baked sweet potato and wild rice are my two faves but they have fries, coleslaw etc too. Â
Never had bad food here, but some of the entrees are stupidly rich. Â The Prime Rib Crisper was not crispy at all, tasted pretty good but was heavy/greasy. Â Over all, I have a good time there and the food is good.
If you are looking for a cold beer, play a game of pool or table hockey and get some great food, there's no better place than the Steakhouse! Â We go to BWCA every year and we always stopped at Cranberries (now The Boathouse...which is terrible) and craved a Baron Burger and a beer after our trek. Â After Cranberries closed, we searched for another burger joint to hit. Â Thankfully, we came upon this burger. Â The "BUCKY" burger is a MUST every time we go to Ely now. Â Skip everything else and get this burger...the sauce is the secret weapon on this juicy mammoth. Â I did have the Steak Tournadoes the first time I was there and it was pretty dang good but from now on...I'll never veer away from this magnificent burger. Â I love my burgers and this one ranks in my top 3 for sure. Â BUCKY beats the Baron to smithereens!
Review Source:The first time I had dinner there I ordered prime rib medium rare. It came to the table well done-what a dissapointment. I have had dinner there 4 times since, and while the food was done to order it was nothing special. My last time there (this November) I ordered the prime rib med. rare and it was very good/excellent. Salads are good, homemade bread from local bakery excellent. I will go again, and give another star if the food is as good as the last time.
Review Source:Yuck! Â I know this place gets a lot of good reviews, but not from me. Â The steaks are over priced, and of a low value, tuff, and stringy. Â The night we ate there, there was a leak in the ceiling that was dripping on a ceiling fan, and flinging water onto the table. Â The waitress when told acted like it was no big deal. Â It's not place I would ever eat again.
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