One of the questions I get from buyers considering Turtle Lake is simple — what's around here? The answer is more than most people expect.
Shoreview and the surrounding north metro corridor has quietly built a solid dining scene. Here's what's worth knowing.
Oliver's — Shoreview. Oliver's in Shoreview consistently ranks among the top restaurants in the area with strong reviews for its lake views, food quality, and service. Casual American done well, with outdoor seating and a neighborhood feel. This is your go-to for a weeknight dinner without making a reservation two weeks out. Yelp
Churchill St. One of the more refined options in the Shoreview corridor. The menu rotates seasonally and leans into what's fresh and local. If you've got clients or out-of-town guests, Churchill St. handles it.
Baldamar. Arden Hills, just minutes from Shoreview and Turtle Lake. One of the best steakhouses in the entire north metro — this is the business dinner spot for the North Oaks and Turtle Lake crowd. If you're in the C-suite and you're closing a deal over dinner, this is where it happens.
The proximity advantage. Turtle Lake buyers get something most lake home owners don't — you're minutes from Shoreview's dining corridor and a short drive from White Bear Lake's full restaurant scene. Best of both worlds.
Tim Ornell | Ornell Group | Real Broker Luxury Division ornellgroup.com
