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Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Stuart and Cheryl Tracy, Pirogue Grille’s approach is cooperative. Balanced by both culinary expertise and natural aesthetics, Pirogue Grille is an inviting, 70-seat restaurant that features an interior of wood, exposed brick walls, original artwork, and metalwork. An open archway with views of the chefs at work adds a bit of drama to the main dining room, allowing guests to employ all five senses while observing the preparation of their food. The menu changes seasonally, offering a mix of new and signature dishes, inspired by great food from around the world. The kitchen staff crafts our stocks, sauces, breads, desserts, and ice creams from scratch with food sourced from top quality seasonal ingredients, featuring local and organic components whenever possible. A few of the most popular and characteristic offerings include walleye prepared in three different ways (smoked, prosciutto-wrapped, and cake), house-made venison sausage, pheasant pasta with artichoke hearts and mushrooms, grilled lamb loin chops with chokecherry, and sautéed North Dakota bison medallions with Bordelaise sauce.