Had a visit to Ashland decided to try the restaurant. And glad we did Great corner place and atmosphere was enjoyable We were there at lunch. Had a whitefish sandwich and a salad. Each of us also had the soup of the day. The soup was tremendous. Whitefish was so well done. Nice size bun to not overwhelm the fish. To top it off we splurged and split a berry crisp with ice cream on it. Just fantastic. Side note lemonade and fresh tea were very nice as well. Check the hours before you go. No weekends. Found the service very friendly. We'll be back. New favorite in Ashland. read more

I am so thankful we picked this place for lunch. It's comfortable casual decor, but the food is what really grabs the attention. I had a cup of the fish chowder along with the recommended seasonal tomato and mozzarella appetizer. My husband had a salad with whitefish on top. I was licking the bowl & the plate, savoring each bite. I'm guessing our waiter was the owner and his recommendations were really helpful. Service was very attentive and the price paid for our meal was extremely fair If you're in Ashland and want some great grub, come here. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Stopped on our way through town for a quick lunch. This bistro was perfect! Great service, quiet atmosphere and delicious whitefish sandwiches. read more

We were very disappointed. What was available did not match the online menu. A several things listed on the menu provided in house were not available. There was a statement under the fish section which said no additions or omissions. That meant the steak sandwich came only with a vege mixture plus Gorgonzola cheese. I asked if I could have it plain. No. So I ordered a steak dinner which was a good roast beef dinner, not steak. The dinner was tasty but not what I wanted. I don't want to go back. read more

Nice, cozy atmosphere with good food selection. Chef was shorthanded, which extended the wait, but the food was good, reasonably priced, and the Cheesecake was delicious! read more

Went here two summers in a row, as I visit in the summer annually. Was yelled at as soon as my date and I walked in. "Stop there" front the back of the restaurant by the same female both of the past two years. There were probably 3-4 tables/booths (maybe 12 customer) the second time and we were told they're too busy for two more people. It was 7:00 PM... The host is very rude and really doesn't want any business. I feel for the owner who I've spoken to over the years and seems like a very friendly person. I'm sorry for him- this place was miserable due to the host. Can't go back.... read more

I had reservations for my wife and I. The lady wrote the wrong time down. When we arrived we were screamed at from the back of the restaurant to "WAIT THERE". The lady then sat us and ordered for us before we even sat because I asked about the white fish. Then we wanted a margarita and she said she's too busy to make one. There were 8 other guests in the entire restaurant. After being yelled at, ordered for before we sat and looked at the menu, denied drinks we wanted, and just plainly being rushed, we decided to just leave. I'd never go back and wouldn't recommend anyone experience the rudeness we had to endure. read more

Nice quiet restaurant in Ashland. We stopped in for a late lunch and had the restaurant to ourselves. Great food and great service. The sangria was amazing! read more

Had the white fish sandwich and the cheese cake with raspberries, both were excellent. We will definitely be back, oh and the service was top notch also. read more

An unexpected gem!! We had the wild mushroom bruschetta and whitefish dinner. Both were bursting with flavor! The fish was just a few hours out of the water and was cooked perfectly, served with Israeli couscous--a great combination! Everything about the bruschetta was delicious: the baguette, the shaved parmesan and the mushrooms lightly cooked with sherry which gave a great balance. Oh and be sure to try the local beer, Doane-- made right in Ashland. read more

What a hidden gem! We stopped for lunch and were so pleasantly surprised with the amazing food. The whitefish chowder, duck wontons and burgers were fantastic. Service was excellent and the cheesecake with blueberries was perfect to share. Can't wait to go back and try the dinner entrees! read more

One of my favorites in Ashland. Good service. Friendly owners. Nice atmosphere. Best steak sandwich in Ashland!

Really very good food; server was impolite, though we were very polite. Will certainly try this restaurant again simply because the food was delicious...in hope of a better experience. Everyone has an off day. read more

Owner met me at the door. All the ingredients are local and fresh! I had the Lake Superior fish sandwich, oh boy was it delicious! Capers in tartar sauce made it sublime. French fries were cut and fries to order, hot, salty perfection. Topped it off with a Porter on tap and could not have asked for more. The restaurant is cute and comfortable and the owner was so very nice. I would highly recommend! read more

Very friendly. Good food. Pulled pork very nicely made. Did not love the fries ... a bit too thin for me and more skin than potato. Would go again and would recommend. Nice beer list and other non alcoholic beverages. read more

2nd Street Bistro - Pulled pork. - Bars Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

Any one who comes to Ashland, WI and doesn't dine at 2nd Street Bistro is making a serious mistake. My husband and I just had dinner there two nights in a row and if we weren't leaving the area it would be three nights! The food is scrumptious, the space inviting with great music playing at a very appropriate level, and the service was impeccable. Gina took such good care of us and was full of info about the area. Don't miss this gem serving all homemade, fresh dishes with whitefish right out of the bay. We are so happy we found 2nd Street. It is a highlight of our time in the Ashland, Bayfield area. read more

Next time I'm up North, I'm definitely stopping here again! As you walk in you'll notice that the place has an intimate character of it's own, a personality of a homey cafe bistro. There was a fully stocked bar to get what your heart desires. When I looked at the menu, I knew it was going to be good. They had a special that night and it was the prime rib. That was the best prime rib that I had ever had. I was so fortunate to get the last prime rib that they had left because I don't know what my life would be like right now without ever tasting it's succulent deliciousness. Then the moment did arrive and I was graced with its presence. The prime rib was huge! It was massive! It was a behemoth! It was cooked to perfection! It was so juicy and tender! The meat had a slight sweetness to it. The potatoes on the side were cooked to to crispy golden brown works of art. I could not be more satisfied. There it was the best prime rib I've had in my life. read more

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Passing through Ashland? Stop here! My husband, son, and I stopped here for a quick meal en route to Minnesota. Wow! What a pleasant surprise! There was a harpist playing, extremely friendly and competent service (thank you, Annie), and a wonderful menu. My husband and son ordered burgers and I had a chicken Caesar salad and a cup of soup, whitefish chowder. The chowder was rick and flavorful.The sweet potato fries and hand cut fries that came with the burgers were "frickin amazing." Our meals may sound tame...I assume you the remainder of the menu was outstanding. If we had been staying in town longer, I would have ordered the whitefish. Everything sounded great. We closed our meal with a great cup of Backroads Scandinavian coffee. read more

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What a find! This place is awesome. We had a FANTASTIC tomato mozzarella salad and whitefish chowder. Superb tea selection. Personable service. And great ! read more

Had a terrific whitefish sandwich! So thin and crispy, with a tasty lemon and caper sauce--yum! Nice chat with our server and a pleasant meal all around. They do close at 8:00, so plan ahead. read more

Everything we had was great! Friday fish fry was solid. Local Pilsner from Doane was perfect.

We had a poor reception as we entered this establishment. Server sat us in a booth and immediately stated that there was only one tab per table and they wouldn't take our order for 45-60 minutes. She was rude and made us feel like we weren't worth her time. The place only had a few other tables full with lots of empty tables. Can not speak to the quality of their cuisine and prices because we were never given a menu to review. Needless to say, we didn't stay to find out. read more

I was there yesterday, June 23. I ordered the fish special for Friday. The side salad was delicious. That was not the case for everything else. French fries should not be soggy. The fish had a strange texture to them. Porter that was on tap was very good. read more

Enjoyed a delicious meal with a group of 8. We started our dining experience with crab cakes & egg rolls along with numerous alcoholic beverages including a variety of kraft beer. Service was excellent & food quality was superior. See pictures of meal choices for more details. Dining atmosphere was very quiet & we had the place to ourselves. read more

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Their bistro chowder was great! The wonton appetizer was not bad too, although the filling wasn't like what we expected. We ordered gnocchi and pork sirloin for entrees. Both were really great! I couldn't finish the gnocchi because the portion's pretty huge! read more

Very friendly staff, very clean and inviting restaurant. Delicious food and great drinks. Stopped here while driving from Duluth the Michigan's UP and would definitely stop again! read more

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Absolutely delicious food. Little short staffed but who isn't (they were upfront and courteous about it!). The Cajun chicken was delicious - had it on a salad. Perfectly cooked and juicy. There was also a harpist, and the atmosphere is great! read more

I was looking for a quick bite to eat and always prefer to pass up the local fast food and chain places, so I went to Yelp to find me a place. 2nd Street Bistro came up and I remember driving past it. It is a nice and small place with some booths and a little bar. I liked the atmosphere. The service was pleasant and the pulled pork sandwich was messy but delicious. The prices were average for the area and you get good portion of food for the price. I would come back here again, and I suggest you try it out over the plethora of typical chain and fast food businesses scattered around the area. read more

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Great lunch in this quaint little bistro! Whitefish sandwich and home cut fries were delicious! Chocolate mousse cake....outstanding. Great service! Great experience! read more

Driving through on the way to hike around MI UP and we stumbled across this place that stood out in contrast to the home-style places in Ashland. We each had a pasta dish, my gnocchi were light and definitely handmade which was fantastic, the rose sauce was on point, but the sausage was too far over cooked and nearly beyond redemption. The shroomin ravs in sherry butter sauce were also on point, one of the better pasta dishes I've had anywhere. The star, though, was the loosely-termed bruschetta with mushrooms. The ratio of bread/topping needs work as we ended up eating by fork a lot of sautéed mushrooms. It was a good problem to have, but two more toast points and the whole app experience elevates to another level. The atmosphere was great, dim, low-key and a harpist in the background. One notable inconsistency was a booth occupied by employees laughing and complaining (as we do) too close to earshot of the patrons. Honestly, the food is good enough to overlook that problem, but something I'd want fixed if it were my bottom-line on the line. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner & it was very delicious! I had the tomato pesto cream sauce gnocchi with a glass of wine. Would very much so recommend + friendly staff even with them being short handed. read more

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I typically go here in the afternoons and enjoy this restaurant both food and service is spot on. However, I went in the evening they were out of the special so ordered 2 steak sandwiches and it took an 1 hr and 25 mins with 11 guests in the entire place. The waitress told us that it takes a real long time to cook steak. Im sticking to the afternoon crew. read more

My husband and I came for a weekend get away. We were so happy to find this amazing little place. We ordered the steak sandwich's and mushroom bruschetta. AMAZING!!! By far one of the best sandwiches I have had EVER! The atmosphere was so relaxing with a harp player and lighting. We will definitely be returning! read more

This is a gem in an ocean. Chowder was amazing. I ordered the fish fry and the seasoning is terrific. Fish very fresh an flakey, not dry or dark overcooked. No overselling here. Had to ask for desert in that fellow Yelpers recommended cheesecake. I had pomegranate cheesecake. Unique flavor did not disappoint Harpist was an unexpected treat. read more

Glad I took the recommendation for crab cakes! The homemade Sangria was perfect. Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and the service was wonderful. read more

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Wow is this an amazing place Ashland is lucky to have! Talked with husband of couple who own / run the quaint eclectic eatery: all but very little of their menu is made in house, created with care and it tastes it. Veggie wrap was on homemade flat "Naan" bread, a deliciously thick combination of fresh veggies lightly coated in complimentary dressing; fish & chips was two pcs of Pablo-coated cod, "twisted" fries, and dill-based coleslaw that may be the best ever. read more

What a find! Stopped in for lunch on way home to Minocqua. Loved the peaceful atmosphere. Fish chowder full of fish and flavorful not gummy at all. Excellent crab cakes with fresh greens and a nice veggie salsa. Grilled chicken sandwich was fresh and cooked to perfection. Raspberry tart with cinnamon ice cream topped off a delightful lunch enhanced by the harpist. read more

can't rate the food because we left before we could order due to the rudeness of the waitress of 7-28-23 need some customer service skills

My family had the best all around dining experience here tonight! My wife and I both tried thier newly featured fish fry looking for a new local favorite. We have had the vast majority of Friday fish fry's in the bay area and this meal was exemplary! Our cod was seasoned and fried perfectly, the sides were unique plays on the traditional lineup. (The slaw was comprised of shredded kale, brussels, beets, and carrots). We were also treated to a live harpist while we ate. If a fish fry isn't your cup of tea; there were several features that sounded terrific. Well worth every penny! read more

Awesome food. Excellent service!!! Great job!! Would go back anytime!!!! Atmosphere was very interesting and unique!!