Brookside Bar & Grill

Marine on St. Croix is a town on the St. Croix River, which is to picture-postcard scenes what Las Vegas is to sins, or what New York is to dreams. Every tulip, every finial, every sparrow in Marine seems to cock its head to you and say: If you only had your camera, buddy, you and me could make a beautiful fundraising calendar here. This is not the only reason to come here. The main tavern in town, the Brookside, makes some of the best burgers in the state. Homemade cheese curds, darn good chili, imported German beers on tap, and the chance to wander off after dinner and gaze at the St Croix from a picture-postcard perfect viewing platform round out the experience. Just don't forget to pack your camera.