Nestled on Madeline Island, Miijim serves up innovative Ojibwe fare with a French twist, spotlighting local ingredients in a cozy, counter-serve setting.
"An Ojibwe restaurant with a touch of French style by chef Bryce Stevenson. Notable for dishes like blueberry cedar lemonade and a wild rice bowl with smoked whitefish and mushrooms." - Justine Jones
"One of the newest Native American–owned restaurants on the national culinary scene is Miijim, which opened in May 2023. Located on Madeline Island (also known as Mooningwanekaaning in Ojibwe), Miijim is helmed by chef Bryce Stevenson, a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The restaurant is a bit similar to Sean Sherman’s famed Owamni in Minneapolis in that there’s no gluten, dairy, or refined sugar on the menu. However, Miijim distinguishes itself by serving traditional Ojibwe dishes with a French flair, echoing the local Ojibwe history of marrying French settlers. At Miijim, diners can feast upon decadent dishes like venison striploins served with mushrooms cooked in duck fat as well as bison heart steak plated with red potatoes and spring turnip. And never fear, vegetarians: There’s a plant-based section of the menu with items like squash stuffed with tepary beans and corn that’s drizzled with a cedar vinaigrette." - Mae Hamilton, Andrea Cooper
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