We were pretty skeptical about the glowing review our guidebook gave of the Gustavus Inn – how amazing the food was, how hospitable the owners were, what a special experience visiting/staying would be, that it was a meal he’d always remember. For the most part Gustavus, while extremely charming, was also very expensive. Lodging options were primarily limited to massive full-service all-inclusive lodge-style resorts that seemed so out-of-place for a town as quaint as Gustavus. Because most meals were included in lodging packages, there were hardly any stand-alone restaurants beyond a coffee shop and a pizza parlor.
The restaurant at Gustavus Inn stood out not only because of the glowing reviews, but because it recently won a James Beard award. We were curious more than anything, but had pretty low expectations. For one, how many times has a guidebook been on the money? Second, how great could food in this tiny town of 200-400 people be?
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