Buffets

Capture the flavor of delicious buffet favorites from around the world. Buffets are served for a minimum of 40 people, includes beverage service and dessert.  The suggestions listed below are intended to be starting points for menu planning.  Our catering manager is available to discuss any ideas you may have.

Lunch Buffet Suggestions

Italian Buffet
Italian Sausage with peppers and onions, Penne Pasta and Mushroom Ravioli with alfredo and meat sauce. Caesar Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Tomato, Cucumbers, Onions in vinaigrette. Snap peas with red peppers. Olives, cherry peppers, pepperoncini, and parmesan cheese. Warm bread sticks.

Lodge Favorite
Pot Roast with carrots, onions and roasted red potatoes with beef gravy and Fried Cod with tartar sauce and lemon. Spinach Salad with sliced eggs, onion, and bacon served with a warm vinaigrette, fresh fruit bowl, wild rice salad and vegetable tray with dip. Vegetable du jour.

Mexican Buffet
Build your own tacos on hard or soft shells with seasoned beef or chicken seasoned with onions and peppers. Served with Spanish rice, roasted corn and refried beans.  Creamy Cole Slaw and a Fresh Fruit Bowl will accompany your lunch. Taco accompaniments include diced tomato, onion, black olives, jalapenos, salsa, taco sauce, sour cream shredded cheese and guacamole.

Soup & Salad Bar
Mixed greens with assorted dressings, ham and turkey julienne, sliced egg, tomato, cheese and croutons. Seafood Pasta Salad and Broccoli/Cauliflower Salad and Fresh Fruit Bowl. Homemade soup and warm bread sticks.

Soup & Sandwich Buffet
Deli sliced turkey, ham and roast beef and tuna or egg salad. American, Swiss, cheddar and pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Fruit Salad. Homemade soup.

Minnesota Buffet
Meatloaf with homemade barbecue sauce and onions and hearty chicken wild rice hot dish. Tossed greens with tomato, cucumbers and croutons with assorted dressings. Ambrosia Salad, Broccoli/Raisin/Bacon Salad, relish tray and green beans. Dinner rolls.

Salad and Baked Potato Bar
Tossed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons, sliced eggs, diced chicken and ham with assorted dressings. Baked Potatoes with broccoli cheese sauce, green onions, bacon, sour cream and butter. Warm bread sticks.

All American Buffet
Hamburger and bratwurst with sauerkraut, potato salad, baked beans. Fresh Fruit Bowl, Cole Slaw, potato chips, white and wheat buns. American, Swiss, cheddar and pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos and pickles.

Dinner Buffet Suggestions

Dutch’s Buffet
For the entree selection, choose 2 from the following: Sliced Turkey and Dressing with pan gravy; Sliced Pork Loin; Pot Roast with vegetables, Fried Cod with lemon and tartar sauce; Mushroom Ravioli with alfredo or marinara sauce; Sliced Roast Beef with gravy; Oven Roasted Chicken. Also includes assorted salads, seasonal vegetables, rice or potato and Chef’s choice of dessert.

Minnesota’s Finest Buffet
Herb Roasted Chicken, Broiled Walleye with lemon and tartar sauce and house scalloped potatoes. Also includes seven layer salad, fresh fruit, broccoli raisin salad, wild rice pilaf, green beans, corn bread with honey and butter and strawberry shortcake (seasonal).

Hawaiian Luau
Pork loin with flame roasted apples and Hawaiian chicken with barbecue peach sauce. Also includes fresh fruit, a vegetable medley, Polynesian rice, baked yams, Hawaiian rolls with butter and pineapple upside down cake.

Steamboat Bay Buffet
For the entree, choose two from the following: Chef Carved Prime Rib; Walleye Almandine; Champagne Chicken; Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa; Chicken Marsala; Pork Tender with Champagne Apples; Pork Loin with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce. Also includes assorted salads, seasonal vegetable, rice or potato, dinner rolls and assorted gourmet tortes.