Ruby's Restaurant

Premiere Food at Ruttger's, Your Choice of Minnesota Lake Resorts

Historic Northwoods elegance is what you'll find when you step into Ruby's. If these logs could talk they would tell rich stories of families, friends and memories being made on long summer days. Executive Chef Terry Dox carries on Josie Ruttger's delicious food tradtion dating back to 1898 with tried and true favorites plus new spins on old classics. Enjoy the fabulous buffet or order from the nightly menu. Open to the public Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Reservations are recommended; please call 218.678.4644 for reservations and seasonal hours.

History
In 1922, Alec Ruttger, second-generation owner, decided there was need for a larger dining room. At that time, there was only a small dining space, a part of the main house and porches. They set about building the present original section of the log dining hall. Peter Brand was hired to be in charge of construction. Many of the 54-foot poplar logs were cut and skidded from steep hills and hollows three miles north of the resort in the Placid Lake area known as the Devil's Washboard by early natives. Harvesting the timber by hand was dangerous and back-breaking work; those early pioneers recognized true quality and real beauty, and no amount of difficulty would keep them from their tasks. Later, in 1981, a new kitchen was built and the original kitchen was turned into the Colonial Dining Room (later renamed The Cabin Dining Room), and in 1987 the new log dining room was added.