So thirsty........I'm sssoooo thirsty. Need water... it's so hot outside, and I'm soooo thirsty. I'm so thiasry! I did not take my thryroid medication this afternoon and I'm so thirsty s read more

Service was excellent with very nice ambiance with a beautiful large lodge building on a river Flowage. Plenty of seating inside & out. We got the 2 specials: crab stuffed blackened walleye & orange chicken with an egg roll. Another couple recommended their Spanish pork. We also enjoyed the warm bread pudding ala mode for 2. Reasonable prices. read more

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This could quite possibly be one of the best meals I've had here in the north woods! This is finer dining in a beautiful lodge building on a scenic lake in the very rural area of Manitowish Waters. We pulled up on a Wednesday night in the middle of July and the place was PACKED. We were happy to be able to get a table in the "screened porch", which seemed like the pour over dining area but it was very nice and comfortable. Our waitress, Bailey was delightful! She was a hard worker and understanding the worker shortage in the north woods, it seemed they had no busboys as this poor girl had to not only serve all 5-6 tables in her section, but was forced to buss two of her own tables. Good busboys are the key to turning tables. This young lady who was fairly knowledgeable about the menu although needed to learn a little more about the specials before she got out on the floor. Nevertheless, a quick check on the proper pronunciation and definition of "Pontchartrain Sauce" had me sold on the fried walleye special. Everything is a la carte here so don't be surprised with a pricey tab. That said, IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. I started with a cup of the Hungarian Mushroom soup, which was phenomenal. This was followed up with as I say the fried walleye with pontchatrain sauce and sautéed green beans that were perfectly cooked; crunchy and delectable. My girlfriend had the French Dip with waffle fries. The beef was good, tender and well made. Drinks we well made and not weak. The bartender came directly to our table when there was a question about the flavored vodka they carried. She offered options and made the order perfect. This was a five star experience and I cannot wait to return read more

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Friends of ours told us we needed to eat at Aberdeen and we absolutely loved it. The Hungarian mushroom soup was top-notch. The Asian ribs and Blackened shrimp special was very very good. I was intrigued by the pork belly entree but was steered to the ribs. Service was super from start to finish. Looked in the bar which was pretty cool and wanted to have a drink in there but got there just at our reservation time. read more

Beautiful place, excellent service by Jill our waitress. This was the third time I was here and celebrating our 39th anniversary. The drinks were amazing, the Hungarian mushroom soup was great. Unfortunately my husband had the prime rib and it was "chewy" and very fatty. I had the ribs, and they were dry, so had to ask for sauce. Found out that there was no bread as you had to order it. No relish tray either as most Supper Clubs offer that. We did get a small crème brule for our anniversary. We will be back, just won't get the prime rib or the ribs. read more

Even being short staffed this place was excellent. The Crawfish queso, Spanish Pork and then the bread pudding were amazing. Our table of four all enjoyed their meals. The place is very quaint tucked back in the woods on water. Will definitely return! read more

Ate here recently. The food was fine but there are no extras - no rolls, no relish tray, etc. My wife had the walleye and I had the salmon, good but not good enough to want to return anytime soon. Nice building but they could offer diners more! Lastly, although there is no notification on the menu, on a sign nor on the check, they charge a 3.5% service charge to use a credit card. Overall, a little disappointing. read more

This is one of our favorite North Wood Restaurants to visit. I wish we could get there more often. NEVER a disappointment, the food is always great, service is fantastic and atmosphere is wonderful. The owner is always there on top of details. Brittany, our waitress was fun and genuine. The mushroom soup is to die for. Can't wait to return! read more

in this beautiful north woods log building, where the food is always fresh and delicious, the service is friendly and accommodating. The owner is welcoming and social with all of his diners. We love bringing our family and visitor. read more

Our favorite restaurant. Good drinks and excellent service. Food is always exceptional

My wife and I always head to Aberdeen when i. Northern Wisconsin. The staff is friendly and the food is excellent. the Hungarian mushroom soup is fantastic! read more

I have never been disappointed with the walleye special! They change the special every one to two weeks and everyone is absolutely delicious! They have a great bar and dining room with a up-north feel. Once seated the service is great but recommend a reservation since they are extremely busy everything we have been there. read more

The ambiance of Aberdeen for northern Wisconsin can't be beat! The walleye is top notch and we had great service as well.

Had early reservations on Valentines evening. The lodge was stately. Log cabin feel. Wood fire in the fire place. Lots of taxidermy and a romantic view of the river through the pines. Service was on point. Lots of people involved, taking drink orders, bringing out apps, dinner, deserts. The food was brought out right away while it was hot, rather than it waiting in back for the waitress to grab it. When we did see our server she was all smiles, respectful and responsive. The food was cooked as ordered, and expectations were more than satisfied. Not always an easy task to find these days. Definitely try the bread pudding for dessert. Our only complaint is they need more lights in the parking area. (Lol, Man i sound old don't i). 2 thumbs up. read more

This was our first time to Aberdeen's. The walleye was fantastic and my sons ribs he said were amazing. The drinks were fantastic. The service was great. And it's always fun to see a fellow St. Louis Boy Scout. read more

Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - Beautiful interior and amazingly beautiful bar. Blake and his wife have done a fantastic job. - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

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You have to have the chili. The manager Blake has a long history with some of the best chili creators, and this chili is on par with what you'd find at the Terlingua Chili Cook Off. The food is always exceptional, and the service impeccable. The owners and manager there have kicked the place up several notches since taking over a few years ago. If by some small chance, you should find yourself dissatisfied with something, let them know and they'll make it right for you. read more

Seafood Ravioli Blackened Walleye - love The Aberdeen - great food and service in the Northwoods

We went for dinner last night. We were seated and the waitress took our order. She was never seen again, at least at our table. No follow up to see if we would like another drink (which we would have), no inquiry as to how our meal was, if we wanted dessert, or if we were ready for our bill. We went to what appeared to be the manager to ask for our bill and expressed our concern however this didn't appear to be an issue - no apology. The experience was more like a fast food place than an higher end restaurant. Very disappointing. read more

Thoroughly enjoyable. Good food, friendly staff, & absolutely lovely view! Great place to bring kids.

I had high expectations for Aberdeen, but it fell far short. We came as a family (my cousin has a home on Little Star) and were seated immediately. Great service from the waitress, and a decent Brandy Old Fashioned. I started with the Turtle Soup, which I will say was one of the BEST soups I've had in quite a while. Outstanding blend of creole flavors. Then it went downhill. My wife and I ordered the Saturday night Prime Rib special, hers was medium rare and mine was rare. The server from the kitchen (not the waitress) was confused and called the rare a medium and the medium was well done. Back they went to the kitchen, but the waitress returned to say he had the order wrong and those were our steaks. Cutting into the steaks, these were not prime cuts. USDA Choice at best. The flavor was fine, but it took a bit of elbow grease to cut through them. The baked potato was small, and the green beans were average. For the price being charged, I was expecting better. For dessert we shared the bread pudding, and it is a large portion for 2 or more. It was fine, but nothing memorable. What WAS memorable was the as the sun was setting, the owner lowered the mesh curtain that was blocking the direct rays from the sun, and it was then blinding my wife. When she asked if he could leave it up for another 5 minutes, she was told he would not and she could move her seat to the other side of the table if it was bothering her. The final kicker was a surcharge added to every item you order. There's no explanation for this, and I didn't notice until reviewing the bill later. It's a 4% surcharge, and since it's added to the items the tip recommendations are then based on the surcharged total. Given the already high prices, I don't understand the need to charge further. read more

The owner/host was extremely friendly and accommodating to our family who were walk-ins. The service was friendly and helpful. Meals were timely. The food was very good. I would go there again in a minute. The location is lovely and the restaurant is sparkling clean with the up north vibe of log beams and massive stone fireplace. An overall grand experience. read more

Literally so good. Love this place. Prepare to wait if you don't have a reservation but it's worth it.

Bar/restaurant with below average food. Located on the water so I suppose it's a good stop for people to stop at from their boat, or for those staying at the Aberdeen lodge cabins. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend dining here. Their "legendary" fish fry was expensive and not good, only 2 pieces. Very disappointing, especially for a north woods spot-fish fry should actually be legendary! Also had the chicken Parmesan which again, was expensive and not great. We were charged more than the menu price as well, unsure why. Another bummer was a Wisconsin staple, cheese curds, we're not executed well. We were told this restaurant was on the water, which it is, but barely any view of the lake due to trees. Also the windows were dirty!! On a positive note, our server and host were very friendly! read more

Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - Cheese curds 9$ - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

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Great Northwoods supper club located on a beautiful lake. The decor is nicely done with a Northwoods vibe. I had the walleye special and it was delicious! The desserts were also fantastic, especially the bread pudding. The host is very friendly and inviting. We will be back. read more

Our group of six had a very good dinner; The walleye was exceptional! Very busy, but the owner and waitress treated us very well Ambience is north woods, with stuffed animals everywhere you look. read more

Great northwoods ambiance of supper club. Friday fish fry was delicious. Tried the crawfish chowder, unique variation, loved it!

Always great food. Great place to grab something out of the ordinary. Always leave very satisfied. I frequent this establishment often. It's nice when the owner recognizes you & takes time to see how you are doing. Best bartender around also! It's always a great place to catch a beautiful sunset. read more

So this is an upper end restaurant at a reasonable price. Food is excellent. We had ribs and a blackened walleye special. The owner is there to greet and check you in and also comes by to check on your dinners. A well trained staff. Everyone is attentive, and full of energy. Dining room runs like a machine! Don't forget to have some soup with your meal, they are delicious. Also a really nice bar with generous pours by Dana, a friendly bartender. So short of the plastic water glasses, this about the best in the Northwoods! Make sure to make a reservation! read more

Walleye fish fingers were different and tasty as was the spicy Cole slaw with the delicious addition of red and jalapeño peppers! read more

Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - Walleye Fingers, waffle fries, spicy Cole slaw - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff! Yes, we are friends with Dayna, but still very impressed! Will go back! read more

The atmosphere, service and attention to detail is superb! Our party had three different entree's, and two separate appetizers. We all indulged in the extensive selection of beverages. Everything was excellent. Please make your reservations, this place is a gem in the Northwoods forest! A+++ read more

The owner was fantastic we walked in and got on the list on a Saturday night other places in town demand a reservation. Had a drink we were seated. We had the cheese curds- you definitely should get these! The steak was cooked to perfection medium rare with baked potato and my husband had a walleye special with wild rice and green beans all great! Sarah our server was on top of everything. The only thing is the bread pudding needs work too dry and no real anglaise sauce but we are Midwesterners so you know we demand the best. Ice cream was good. Nice wine and great bar too! Get on over to Aberdeen! read more

If for no other reason you have to go for their mushroom soup. Beautiful place back in the woods with very good food and service. Can't wait to go back. read more

Amazing! The mushroom soup was phenomenal! Service was quick and attentive. Worth the wait!

I'm a big fan of all restaurants up here in Manitowish Waters! They genuinely care about every patron and work hard to make the food excellent. Love Aberdeen! read more

Review for the restaurant, not accommodations. We ended up here after trying to have lunch at Little Bohemia (FYI, they place is a shitshow) - proverbial bullet dodged because Aberdeen was pretty great. First, be aware that you'll be taking a dirt road for a good quarter mile to get to the lodge. You might be thinking you made a wrong turn, but eventually you'll pull up in front of a really nice log lodge. The inside is bright and airy with lots of taxidermy and art from locals on the walls. It's really, really nice - super clean and new feeling even though we were told the lodge was built in the 90's. Lunch is a fairly basic menu (burgers, sandwiches) with a surprise or two - like Shrimp Nachos. One person in our group ordered them and was really happy with the dish. I stuck with a burger which was pretty basic but plenty good - juicy and cooked as requested. Fries were great - they season them with what the chef described as a "proprietary blend" but it's smoky, peppery and very tasty. Service was great - friendly and on top of drink refills. Aberdeen is tucked away but well worth seeking out - it's a LOT nicer than some of the more well known spots nearby. read more

We had an incredible experience here. It is my understanding that they are under new management and it was evident. It was 9PM on a Friday and we were out fishing late but reallllyyy wanted a fish fry and were hoping to boat there. Called up a couple local places and they were done serving. I was thrilled when I called this place up and a gentleman (whom I now know was the owner) answered and informed us that they were still serving food, we were thrilled! The perch fish fry was terrific, we all cleaned our plates and washed it all down with an old fashion. The service was also great, the staff was so friendly and food came out timely and warm. We will be returning here the next time we are in the area! read more

Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

Upon entering you're treated to a beautiful view of the lake through a huge wall to wall window, the sun was just going down. The walls were Northwoods logs with a knotty pine ceiling, and the perfect amount of well done taxidermy. The ambiance here is by far the best I personally have seen since I moved here from the Chicago suburbs 4 years ago. I was treated to dinner by my daughter, son-in-law, and 8 year old grandson up from Chicago for my birthday and the service was impeccable. Our waitress was friendly, very attentive, and even interacted with my grandson. I had the prime rib and it was very good but I unfortunately compare it to Lawry's Restaurant in Chicago which you can't beat because it's my mission to find up here.The others had the ravioli pasta and pork tenderloin and they really enjoyed it. My grandson had chicken strips with waffle fries but he didn't care for the seasoning on the fries but stole everyone else's broccoli which he really liked. Salads are not included with your entree which I feel was a disappointment and had to be ordered A la carte. Although, it may sound negative it was not. The dinner was wonderful overall and I will definitely go back. I recommend it for an upscale dining experience. You must try it. read more

Great service and good food. The owner is present in the house so that really makes a difference. Although lake adjacent, there is more of a woods view vs a lake view (photos on the review websites are outdated) but it was explained that they border state land and thus cannot do any trimming. I had the special which was orange chicken and it was very good, probably the best version of it I've had. Not overly saucey and you could taste the very tender chicken. Light breading. My husband had the blackened walleye and he declared it to be delicious. He had a nice craft beer and I had white wine which was reasonable if not a bit skimpy of a pour (so I had 2!) We had an appetizer of bruschetta which I would not get again. It was ok but probably it's early to get flavorful tomatoes. I did not detect any fresh oregano or other herb I think parsley but no flavor there! We are in the area and will be back for sure especially given that they serve lunch. read more

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This will be the last time we eat at the Aberdeen. We were at the Aberdeen at 5:00 without a reservation and were told it would be a 45 minute wait. We were ok waiting for the time to be seated . We were sitting in the bar waiting and I thought it would be more time efficient(we noticed another couple) eating at the high top tables in the bar area) to eat in the bar so we were given menus but my mother in law who has hearing aids said it was too loud. So, we asked to be put at a table and were recommended to put in our order before the table of 28. We did put in our order before the table of 28 but noticed all the food orders coming from the kitchen were going to the table of 28. I also confirmed by asking one of the cooks who was delivering the plates to the table of 28. We then proceeded to ask our waitress who informed us that she didn't know the party of 28 had a set time to receive their food. Which meant our food order was going to be delayed . Our waitress said she didn't know about the set time. What a lie ! We should have been told if we were going to eat quicker to stay in the bar area. The restaurant caters to whoever has a reservation . I did try to acquire a reservation on Tuesday but I was told all the reservations were fill. So I suggest if you can't get a reservation at the Aberdeen do not go because you will wait 2 hours for your food. read more