Commander’s Famous Weekend Rib Special

Starting at 5:00pm

Friday: BBQ Pork Ribs with Fries & Coleslaw……Full or half Rack

Saturday: Slow Roasted Prime Rib w/Choice of Baked Potato or Fries and a Salad

*Call (218) 562-4198 for take-out orders

Kitchen Hours: Open until 9:00pm Sunday – Thursday | Open until 11:00pm Friday & Saturday

The Commander Restaurant & Bar and JJ’s Pub serve up one of the best menus in the Brainerd Lakes Area with a wide variety of dining options available to our guests.

Start with one of our appetizers including wings and nachos just to name a couple. Meat eaters will enjoy our mouthwatering burgers and sandwiches. Everyone loves our dinner menu with steaks, walleye, chicken and more. And of course many would say that you have to try the world famous Commander Garbage pizza which has been bringing people in for years.

The Commander and JJ’s are sure to serve up something to fit every taste, with friendly service and great atmosphere to ensure that you keep coming back time and time again.

  • Appetizers

    • Ciabatta Cheese Bread
      $8
      95
    • Boneless Chicken Wings
      12 count
      Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, or BBQ
      $14
      95
    • Potstickers
      with Chili Sauce
      $9
      95
    • Artichoke Dip
      with Roasted Ciabatta Bread
      $9
      95
    • French Fries
      Full | Half Order
      $5.95 | $2.95
    • Onion Rings
      Extra Sauce: $1.00
      $9
      95
    • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
      7 Count
      $9
      95
    • Chicken Strips
      6 Count
      $10
      95
    • Chicken Drummies
      8 count
      $14
      95
    • Chicken Wings
      10 count
      Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, or BBQ
      $14
      95
    • Nachos Supreme
      Chips, Cheese, Onions and Peppers topped with Taco Meat. Served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Salsa and Sour Cream.
      Add Jalapenos $1.00
      $16
      95

  • Salads

    • Caesar Salad
      Romaine, Red Onions, Parmesan & Caesar Dressing.
      with Chicken; $11.95
      $8
      95
    • Southwest Chicken Salad
      Seasoned Chicken, Lettuce, Fresh Veggies, Guacamole, Cheese, Bacon Bits and Crunchy Tortilla Strips, with Siracha Ranch Dressing.
      $13
      95
    • Classic Chef Salad
      Lettuce & Fresh Veggies topped and Cheese with choice of Chicken OR Ham & Turkey.
      $13
      95
    • Taco Salad
      Lettuce & Fresh Veggies topped with Taco Meat and served in a Tortilla Bowl w/Salsa and Sour Cream
      $12
      95
    • Side Salad
      Lettuce, Tomato Wedges, cheese and croutons
      $5
      95

  • Pizzas

    ***Occasionally the kitchen gets extremely busy, order may take a little longer at such times. If time is of the essence, please ask your server what the wait time might be before ordering. Thank you.

    PIZZA SIZES: Personal 7" | Medium 12" | Large 14"

    Gluten Free Crust: Add $3.50 to any 7" Price


    Additional Toppings(ea)
     Personal 7" $1.00 | Medium 12" $2.00 | Large 14" $3.00
    Pepperoni, Sausage, Canadian Bacon or Hamburger

    Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Green or Black Olives, Pineapple or Sauerkraut
    Personal 7" $.50 | Medium 12" $1.00 | Large 14" $2.00
    • Commander Garbage
      Our Famous Garbage Pizza, loaded to satisfy any family.

      Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Sausage, Onion, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Green Olives, Cheese
      Personal 7" $11.95
      Medium 12" $22.95
      Large 14" $24.95
    • Four Meats Pizza
      Personal 7" $11.95
      Medium 12" $21.95
      Large 14" $23.95
    • Basic Cheese Pizza
      Personal 7" $8.95
      Medium 12" $13.95
      Large 14" $15.95
    • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
      Personal 7" $11.95
      Medium 12" $21.95
      Large 14" $23.95
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch
      Personal 7" $11.95
      Medium 12" $21.95
      Large 14" $23.95
    • Chicken Alfredo Pizza
      w/Bell Peppers
      Personal 7" $11.95
      Medium 12" $21.95
      Large 14" $23.95

  • Burgers and Sandwiches

    Burgers & Sandwiches come with Chips & a Pickle - Substitute Fries: $1.95 or Onion Rings: $2.95

    *Contains (or may Contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.  Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
    • Chicken Breast
      7 oz Charbroiled Chicken Breast. Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo.
      $13
      95
    • Commander Supreme*
      12 oz Grilled Ground Beef with Swiss & American Cheese topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Mayo.
      $16
      95
    • Turkey Guacamole Wrap
      Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Shredded Cheese & Guacamole.
      $12
      95
    • Bacon Cheeseburger*
      8 oz Grilled Ground Beef, with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese.
      Add Mayo: $.50
      Add Lettuce, Tomato or Onion: $.50 each
      $14.95
    • Fish and Chips
      Three Breaded Cod Fillets with Tartar Sauce and French Fries
      $12
      95
    • Buffalo Chicken
      7 oz Charbroiled Chicken Breast Deep Fried and tossed in Buffalo Sauce, topped with Lettuce and Tomato, and served with Blue Cheese Dressing.
      $14
      95
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
      Deep fried Breaded Boneless Wings with Lettuce, Bacon and Ranch, wrapped in a flavored Flour Tortilla.
      $11
      95
    • Reuben/Rachel
      Corned Beef or Turkey Piled High with Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese.
      Served on Marble Rye with 1000 Island Dressing.
      $11
      95
    • French Dip
      Roast Beef with Swiss Cheese.
      "Make it a Philly" - Add Onions, Peppers or Mushrooms: $.50each
      $12
      95
    • Mushroom Swiss Burger*
      8 oz Grilled Ground Beef with Sauteed Mushrooms and Swiss Cheese.
      $13
      95
    • Steak Sandwich*
      8 oz Petite Sirloin with Mushrooms served on Toast Points.
      $17
      95
    • Hamburger*
      8 oz Grilled Ground Beef.
      Add Mayo: $.50
      Add Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato or Onions: $.50 each
      $10
      95

  • For our Lighter Eaters

    • Kids Cheese Burger & Fries
      $8
      95
    • BLT & Fries
      $8
      95
    • Grilled Cheese & Fries
      $7
      95
    • Chicken Strips & Fries
      $7
      95
    • Mini Corndogs & Fries
      $7
      95

  • Dinners

    Starts at 5:00pm Includes choice of Soup or Salad; Choice of Baked Potato, Au Gratin Potatoes, Wild Rice or French Fries.

    Served with Dinner Roll. Add Sauteed Onions or Mushrooms to any steak $1.95

    • Petite Sirloin
      8 oz Sirloin, very lean and very tender for the lighter appetite.
      $19
      95
    • Chopped Beef
      16 oz Grilled Ground Beef topped with Sauteed Mushrooms (Medium to Well-Done only)
      $17
      95
    • Walleye
      Minnesota's Favorite. Served Broiled or Beer Battered.
      $25
      95
    • Shrimp Scampi
      Jumbo Shrimp broiled in a Garlic Butter Sauce.
      $24
      95
    • Fried Chicken
      Quarter Mixed: $12.95
      Quarter All White: $14.95
      Half Mixed: $15.95
      Half All White: $17.95