Lakeside Supper Club Gains Spotlight, Boosting Local Dining and Lodging

On November 10, 2025, KBRF’s Where to Eat segment turned a regional spotlight on The Otter Supper Club and Lodge, a lakeside restaurant and lodging operation that has served Ottertail since 1962. The broadcast highlighted the establishment’s signature dishes, seasonal patio and community functions, information that is likely to influence both resident dining patterns and visitor traffic this season.

The Otter sits at 306 State Highway 78 North in Ottertail, Minnesota and combines a classic supper club atmosphere with on site lodging and event hosting. Menu items noted in the segment include a 16 ounce hand cut ribeye, walleye fingers, Otter fish tacos, and a smokehouse brisket burger. The segment also emphasized a lakeside patio that operates in summer, weekend specials, and the role the venue plays as a local gathering place for meals and events. Contact information provided during the piece includes a phone number, (218) 367 2525, and the restaurant website, ottersupperclub.com, where hours of operation and booking details are posted.

From an economic perspective, local media exposure like this can have measurable effects on small town hospitality businesses. The Otter’s decades long presence, dating back to 1962, gives it durable brand recognition in the lakes area, and radio promotion can accelerate short term demand for tables and rooms. That demand can increase revenues for the business directly, and indirectly support local supply chains for food, cleaning services, maintenance, and seasonal staffing. For a county whose economy depends on a mix of agriculture, retail and tourism, higher occupancy at small inns and increased foot traffic at restaurants help spread spending across the local economy.

Seasonality is an important consideration for Otter Tail County. The Otter’s lakeside patio and weekend specials are designed to capture summer and holiday traffic, while lodging helps smooth revenues into shoulder seasons. Residents should expect that heightened interest from regional listeners may lead to longer wait times on weekends and busier event calendars, making reservations more advisable for holiday dates and summer weekends.

For residents and visitors seeking details, the Where to Eat segment included hours and contact information. The Otter can be reached at (218) 367 2525 and online at ottersupperclub.com. The radio series continues to search for regional dining spots, and local businesses that combine food, lodging and events may see similar benefits from future features.