Drink and Food Menu

Food Menu

Monticello MN

Lets face it, we all work hard and want to enjoy some leisure time together. Who doesn’t like good food and beer? Cocktails anyone?
On the Nordic team we have a full time local head brewer and a Minnesota native head chef with years of experience in creating delicious options utilizing locally sourced ingredients and supporting other local businesses as much as possible.

Appetizers

$ 12

Paul Bunyan’s Pretzel

Salted and served with Nordic′s in house beer cheese sauce and honey mustard.

$ 8

Fire Roasted Edamame

Choice of Sea Salt and Soy, Sweet Sesame or Angry Sesame (Spicy)

$ 13

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Cream cheese blend mixed with baby spinach and artichoke hearts. Topped with shaved parmesan cheese and served with toasted garlic baguette.

$ 12

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Tri-Colored Cauliflower tossed in Buffalo sauce. Served with a side of Blue Cheese dipping Sauce.

$ 8

Campfire Chips and Dip

Large bowl of our seasoned kettle chips served with our Chef′s homemade french onion dip. Best Dip EVER

$ 15

Chef Choice Pork Belly Sliders

Slow roasted pork belly on toasted Hawaiian rolls. Served with a side of honey miso coleslaw.

FlatBread Pizza

$ 12

Classic Cheese

Add Chicken for $2.00

$ 14

Loaded Pepperoni

Add Chicken for $2.00

$ 14

Jalapeno Popper

Cream cheese, Jalapeno, mozzarella & sweet chili
Add Chicken for $2.00

$ 14

Margherita

Garlic, heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil & balsamic.
Add Chicken for $2.00

$ 16

Smoked Salmon

Whipped cream cheese, fresh baby greens, red onion, smoked Norwegian salmon & everything bagel seasoning.
Add Chicken for $2.00

$ 15

Margherita

Garlic butter, wild mushroom blend, mozzarella, smoked
Add Chicken for $2.00

PROTEIN BOWLS

$ 16

Southwest Bowl

Chicken or Pork? Served with black bean salad, steamed white rice, avocado, cotija cheese, red and green chili sauce.

$ 23

AHI TUNA BOWL

Steamed white rice, avocado, pickled asian vegetables, and seared 8oz Ahi Tuna steak. Topped with nori strips and sriracha aioli dressing.

UP NORTH COMFORT BOARDS

$ 22

Charcuterie Board

The best selection of Chef choice cured meats, artisan cheese, mixed nuts, dried fruits, specialty crackers and homemade jams.

$ 14

Bread Board

Assorted Rustic Rolls served with different homemade compound butters.

$ 17

German Sausage Board

3 grilled assorted specialty sausages. Served with a side of sauerkraut, grilled toast points and homemade dipping sauces

SOUP AND SALAD

$ 4

Nordic House Soup or Chili Cup

Bowl of Chili or Stew with Bread $9
Seasonal Please check with your server on daily availability.

$ 8

Nordic House Soup or Chili Bowl

Bowl of Chili or Stew with Bread $9
Seasonal Please check with your server on daily availability.

Burgers

$ 19

The Up North French Onion

Grilled Bison Burger topped with homemade french onion jam and melted gruyere cheese.

$ 19

Bertram Caprese

Grilled Bison Burger topped with fresh basil pesto, thin sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella.

$ 19

Minnesota Wild Mushroom

Grilled Bison Burger, locally sourced mushrooms (when available) melted smoked guda cheese and creamy horseradish sauce

Sandwiches

$ 11

Best Ever Grilled Cheese

Toasted thick cut brioche bread topped with a blend of gouda, american, and monterey jack cheese. Served with house made ketchup.

$ 16

Pub Style French Dip

Thin sliced roast beef on a toasted ciabatta roll, melted provolone, gardinara and house made aujus.

$ 18

Pork Belly Cuban

Thick sliced pork belly, pit smoked ham, melted provolone cheese, homemade pickles and dijon mustard on a toasted ciabatta roll

North Shore Desserts

$ 11

Campfire S’mores Flatbread

Crust covered with Nutella, mini marshmallows and gram cracker crumble. Drizzled with caramel sauce.

$ 7

Flourless Chocolate Torte ́

A chocolate lover′s dream come true! Dense and indulgent, the perfect gluten free treat!

$ 7

New York Style Cheesecake

Chef Jacob is a Minnesota native who spent his younger years traveling from coast to coast to develop his own unique style/methods of cooking traditional ethnic cuisines from around the world. Jacob’s main goal for the Nordic Brewpub is to create a menu packed full of flavor that uses organic and locally sourced products, while taking a healthier approach with fresh ingredients in a scratch style kitchen! Our Up North Bison burgers are a big hit amongst our customers.

Our restaurant serves delicious sandwiches, bowls, pork belly sliders, German sausage platter, flatbreads, charcuterie boards, appetizers, salads, seasonal soups, vegetarian options and the best ever grilled cheese!
Most of our dishes come with various sauces and jams that are crafted in house!
Our kitchen team is always coming up with monthly mouth watering specials.
Check out our menu!

Drinks Menu

These tipples have a tale attached

Our brewer takes inspiration from various regions of the world to craft beer that tastes like beer in our very own brewery.
Our Thunder Bus Imperial oatmeal stout and our Mango woman a black currant mango sour are a couple of our seasonal hits!
We brew small batches and are always coming up with fun new ideas, our taps always have something for everyone to enjoy.
The Nordic Brewpub also features full bar options including craft cocktails, scotch, whiskey, burbons, rums, tequila, mead and wine.

We proudly have hard cider and kombucha on tap from other local MN companies.
Try one of our Up North Old Fashioneds, seasonal cocktails or sip on a nice drink either neat or on the rocks!

Small Batch Craft Beer

We have 18 taps! For Full Beer List and Descriptions, please see our Craft Beer Menu in house!

$ 5

Monti’s Golden Light

American Light - 4.3% ABV Highly Carbonated, Non threatening ″Domestic″ Favorite.

$ 6

Addled Ale

Cream Ale - 5% ABV Bright and refreshing, touch of fruitiness and floral hops.

$ 6

Fire To Steam

Fire To Steam Amber Lager - 4.6% ABV Easy drinking red, malty backbone, Northern Brewer hops.

$ 6

Ol’ Pudgy Frontbottom

English Pub Ale - 5.3% ABV Easy drinking, malt forward,, with notes of toffee and raisins.

$ 7

My Pandy

Smoked Pineapple Lager - 6% ABV Light pineapple sweetness with subtle smoked malt finish.

$ 7

Sail Brown Bay

Flagship Brown Ale - 6.8% ABV Dark brown ale with notes of coffee and Chocolate with a smooth mouthfeel

$ 7

Munth of Funth

American IPA - 6.1% ABV Rich malt balances bitter finish. Amarillo, Simcoe and Citra hops.

$ 7

Sharpen Your Boot

Irish Dry Stout On Nitro - 4.4% ABV Roasty, dry, and very drinkable! True to style.

Top Shelf Lowball

$ 15

Angels Envy Bourbon

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 13

Woodford Reserve Bourbon

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 11

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 11

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 20

Basil Hayden Bourbon

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 12

Knob Creek Bourbon

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 24

Revel Anejo Tequila

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 22

Clase Azul Reposado Tequila

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 14

Glenlivet 12 yr Scotch

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 14

Dalmore 12 yr Scotch

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 15

Johnnie Walker Black blended Scotch

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 20

RedBreast 12 yr Irish Whiskey

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 11

Jameson Caskmates IPA

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 11

Jameson Caskmates Stout

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 11

Sazerac Rye Whiskey

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 20

Whistle Pig Small Batch Rye 10yr

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 11

Bumbu Original Rum

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

$ 12

Hendricks Gin

2oz Pour Neat or on The Rocks with MN Ice Shards

Wine List

$ 10

Red Wine

Benziger Merlot, Josh Cabernet, Carnivor Zinfandel, Murphy Goody Red Blend, Brookview Satellite MN Red Blend
By the Bottle $35.00

$ 10

White Wine

Kendal Jackson Chardonnay, Jay Pinto Gris, Brookview Starlight Resling, Brookview Strawberry Moon, Brookview Crater MN White Blend, Brookview Radiant Sauvignon Blan
By the Bottle $35.00

Hard Cider

$ 7

Rotating Seasonal Hard Cider

Brookview Winery in Milaca, MN

Brew Pub Flights Brew Pub Flights

$ 11

BEER FLIGHT

Hard time deciding? Try a flight. Choose any 4 beers - 5 oz pours
(Not available during large events)

$ 15

Bloody Mary Flight

4 @ 5 oz Mini Bloody Mary′s with a twist. House made Bloody Mary mix with Vodka, Gin, Jameson and Tequila
(Not available during large events)

$ 16

Wine Flight

Pick and choose 4 @ 5 oz pours from the Nordics wine list
(Not available during large events)

$ 25

Whiskey/Bourbon Flight

choose 4 @ 1 oz pours from our Top Shelf list
(Not available during large events)

$ 6

Bachelorette Party

Pick your flavor! Nordic Hard Seltzer, Pineapple, Coconut, Wild Strawberry Woodruff, Blueberry, Raspberry, Peach, Mojito, Blood Orange, Moscow Mule, Cranberry Mango, Mixed Berry
(NOT INCLUDED ON FLIGHTS)

Crafted Cocktails

$ 11

Traditional Lemon Sour

Chef inspired lemonade, Crop organic lemon vodka, simple syrup. Topped off with a frothy lemon kick.

$ 10

Irish Cold press coffee

The perfect adult iced coffee made with Jameson Cold Brew, Kahlua and non dairy almond creamer. Choice of Regular or Chocolate infused.

$ 12

The French 75

The drink that looks like an Amethyst! Beautifully layered Nordic Lemonade, champagne and 1908 gin.

$ 14

The Dead Elvis

For the peanut butter lover in you! A generous shot of Screwball peanut butter whiskey mixed with banana liqueur and Scrappy′s chocolate bitters.

$ 13

Up North Old Fashion

The signature cocktail of The Nordic! A delightful blend of Michter′s Bourbon with a sugar cube and Scrappy′s orange bitters! Garnished with Filthy Cherry and orange peel. (Have you tried an old fashion with Bumbu Rum?)

$ 15

Maple Orange Old Fashion

made with Basil Hayden Bourbon and in house maple simple syrup

$ 13

Northern Lights Cosmo

A fresh blend of Crop organic lemon vodka, Tattersall Orange Crema and cranberry juice.

$ 12

Sunset on the GitcheGumee

Looking for a bit of Summer? This drink is made with Bumbu Rum, peach schnapps and pineapple juice.

Rail Drinks

$ 6

Captian Morgan

$ 6

Bacardi

$ 6

4 Roses

$ 6

Windsor

$ 6

Tequila

$ 6

Gin

$ 6

E&J Brandy

Crafted N/A Cocktails made with Seedlip

$ 8

Mint Ginger

(Like a Mint Julip)

$ 8

Spiced Punch

(Like a Rum Runner)

$ 8

Gin Sour

(Like a Traditional Lemon Sour)

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

$ 3

Soda

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite Orange, Root Beer and Lemonade.

$ 7

Athletic Brewing N/A Beers

$ 5

North Shore CREAM SODA

Our spin on an old time classic of the 1925 Italian Cream Soda! Choose your flavor.
Strawberry Cream, Orange Dreamsicle, Blueberry or Peach Cobbler.

$ 6

KOMBUCHA

Rotating flavors
Ya-Sure Kombucha in Brainerd MN

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