Cranberry's Restaurant and Saloon 47 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-4301, With a charming and quaint atmosphere, this family restaurant serves wonderful hamburgers, home cooked meals, Mexican dishes, extraordinary breakfasts, and much more.  

Evergreen Restaurant 400 North Pioneer Road, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-6565, 800-365-5070, Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves a wonderful Prime Rib Caesar Sandwich, as well as many other tempting dishes, and also offers daily specials and a Sunday champagne brunch. more... 

Journey's End Cafe & Smokehouse 528 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-3398, Journey's End offers a variety of Texas style BBQ along with a full breakfast menu and coffee drinks.  

Vertin's Pub and Cafe 145 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-8644, This restaurant features the best in fine dining, as well as offering breakfast all day long, and banquet and party facilities.  

Oriental Orchid 502-506 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-7502, This carry-out-only restaurant serves a wide variety of Asian dishes, with specialties including fried rice and Vietnamese egg rolls.  

Northern Grounds Café 117 North Central Avenue, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-2460, This coffee shop offers the best coffee and coffee specialty drinks in the area, as well as featuring a full breakfast menu and lunches that include such favourites as panini sandwiches, soups, salads, and a host of fine bakery goods and desserts. 

Blue Heron Dining Room 827 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-4720, This fine dining establishment features a menu of delectable international dishes, as well as a list of fine wines; reservations and advance menu selection are required.  more... 

Sir G's 520 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-3688, Sir G’s serves a wonderful selection of tasty Italian dishes, as well as some of the best pizza to be found.  

Silver Rapids Restaurant 459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-4877, The menu at this restaurant features a great selection of spicy Southwestern dishes, seasonal selections that use only the freshest ingredients; a barbeque rib and fish buffet on is offered on Friday nights, as well as a Prime Rib buffet on Saturday nights. more... 

Ely Steak House 216 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN 55731, 218-365-7412, More than just a steakhouse, this North-woods casual restaurant serves the finest dry-aged steaks, fresh fish, prime rib, and much more, as well as offering pool tables, darts, foosball, a fireside cocktail lounge, a jam night on Sunday, and a karaoke night on Thursdays.