The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails

09/11/2026

Surprise🫨
We’re still open🍻

09/06/2026

Last live music on the patio of the summer at The Merit!
Come join us!🍻🎵

Live Music today at 4:00 PM on the Patio! Our last live music performance of 2026. Teddy always brings some great energy to the outdoor venue.

08/27/2026

Our Acoustic Summer Series continues this Sunday with live music from Hunter Schroeder on the patio! 🎶🎤

🎸 Featuring: Hunter Schroeder
📅 Sunday, August 30th
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails
1812 Merit Rd NW • Walker, MN

As a reminder, we are open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed Monday-Wednesday.

Good Music. Great Lake Days. 🌅 Tag your Sunday crew, and we’ll see you on the patio! 👋✨

08/13/2026

Our Acoustic Summer Series continues this Sunday with live music from Scott Jasmin on the patio! 🎶🎤

🎸 Featuring: Scott Jasmin
📅 Sunday, August 16th
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails
1812 Merit Rd NW • Walker, MN

As a reminder, we are open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed Monday-Wednesday.

Good Music. Great Lake Days. 🌅 Tag your Sunday crew, and we’ll see you on the patio! 👋✨

08/08/2026

🍷 W**E FLIGHT SPECIAL — ONLY $28! 🍷

Four wines, four flavors- one beautiful lakeside view. ☀️🌊

Whether you already have a favorite or want to try something new, our W**e Flight Special is the perfect excuse to spend a little extra time by the lake. 💙

Come enjoy yours at The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails! 🍷✨

08/06/2026

Today, we honor the life and memory of someone who meant so much to our team, our guests, and our Trapper’s Landing family.

Brian Monnens wasn’t just our Assistant General Manager—he was a friend, a mentor, a familiar face, and a constant source of laughter and kindness. Whether he was welcoming guests, helping a teammate, or simply sharing a conversation. Brian had a way of making everyone feel like they belonged.

Today, we reserved a seat in his memory, complete with his hat, his glasses, his name tag, and a drink waiting for him—just as so many of us will always remember him.

Brian’s impact on this place will never fade. His dedication, leadership, and genuine heart helped shape Trapper’s Landing into what it is today. While his absence is deeply felt, his memory will continue to live on in every story shared, every laugh remembered, and every guest who walks through our doors.

Please join us in remembering Brian and keeping his family, friends, and everyone who loved him in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Forever a part of The Merit family. Forever a part of Trapper’s Landing.

Rest easy, Brian. Your seat will always be waiting for you. ❤️

08/06/2026

Our Acoustic Summer Series continues this Sunday with live music from Teddy Arunksi on the patio! 🎶🎤

🎸 Featuring: Teddy Arunski Music
📅 Sunday, August 9th
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails
1812 Merit Rd NW • Walker, MN

As a reminder, we are open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed Monday-Wednesday.

Good Music. Great Lake Days. 🌅 Tag your Sunday crew, and we’ll see you on the patio! 👋✨

08/01/2026

🎉🎂 IT’S ABBY’S BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎉
(Blondie on the left😝)

If you’ve spent any time on our patio this summer, there’s a pretty good chance Abby has taken care of you. Whether she’s keeping the drinks full, making you laugh, or making sure your meal is perfect, she’s been a huge part of what makes The Merit such a great place to be.

Today, we’re celebrating one of our favorites! 🥳

Help us give Abby the birthday she deserves— She’ll be opening the patio at 4pm today! Stop in, grab your favorite food and drink, and be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Abby! Thanks for everything you do. We hope your day is as amazing as you are! ❤️🎈

Come kick off your Memorial Day weekend at The Merit. Meet our amazing new servers and check out our new menu! Open Thurs- Sun 11a-9p
🎣🇺🇸🍻

07/30/2026

Our Acoustic Summer Series continues this Sunday with live music from Soren Anderson on the patio! 🎶🎤

🎸 Featuring: Soren Anderson
📅 Sunday, August 2nd
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails
1812 Merit Rd NW • Walker, MN

As a reminder, we are open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed Monday-Wednesday.

Good Music. Great Lake Days. 🌅 Tag your Sunday crew, and we’ll see you on the patio! 👋✨

07/23/2026

Our Acoustic Summer Series continues this Sunday with live music from Hunter Schroeder on the patio! 🎶🎤

🎸 Featuring: Hunter Schroeder
📅 Sunday, July 26th
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Merit Lakeside Dining & Cocktails
1812 Merit Rd NW • Walker, MN

As a reminder, we are open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed Monday-Wednesday.

Good Music. Great Lake Days. 🌅 Tag your Sunday crew, and we’ll see you on the patio! 👋✨