JJ's Dockside

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J.J.'s Dockside is a tavern style restaurant that joins local decor with the story of John Jacob Astor, a wealthy fur trader in the early 1800s. The restaurant takes its name from John Jacob Astor, and the beautiful Lake Bemidji shoreline that stretches across one's view over the patio. The Mississippi River and Lake Bemidji are home to a variety of trade routes that once ran through this area during John Jacob's rise to fame. Imagine yourself in the great American fur trade where voyageurs paddled across the lakes and rivers, returning to the east coast in canoes loaded with furs. This is JJ's Story, where America's first multi-millionaire meets the frontier. Today, J.J.'s Dockside continues the rich tradition of local enterprise as a New American Tavern serving classic menus from the Midwest and beyond. An inviting, airy space adorned with historic Bemidji artifacts, J.J.'s Dockside specializes in locally-inspired American cuisine served alongside carefully hand-crafted cocktails and a collection of Minnesota-made craft beers,wines, and spirits. J.J.'s Dockside invites you to come experience the Dockside Difference, where our friendly wait staff are eager to provide an unforgettable dining experience that turns moments into memories. Enjoy the view of the lake and generous happy hours at Bemidji's largest bar and patio to discover new things about people you thought you knew, and those you're getting to know.