Anglers

Rustic ambience Unique menu…read moreSensational food The server was very nice (thank you Lexi!) I ate the food so fast! Can't beat the decor here Really good drinks On top Alternative breadstick Dinning was fantastic Humongous menu Astonishing Unique menu Scrumptious cheese curds

Rustic Roadhause isn't fast but it sure is good. The place was packed & a bit understaffed when we…read morevisited but our waitress was doing fantastic considering all that. We got the Cheese Curds, Pizza, Luau Chicken Sandwich, and Gyro --and everything was solid. The cheese curds were a standout, perfectly crispy.

Decor

Gyro

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Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar

4.2(92 reviews)

4.3 mi

This restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip to the Northwoods! We didn't not have a…read morereservation but despite a crowded parking lot we were seated immediately. I ordered the salmon with dill sauce and it was excellent. My husband had the baked walleye and we had no leftovers. The room was nicely lit and we sat at a high top table. Our waitress was very attentive and the manager was checking in with everyone which was nice. It will be a new regular place for us up in Manitowish waters when we visit in the future.

Service was excellent with very nice ambiance with a beautiful large lodge building on a river…read moreFlowage. 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.

Very spacious & nice lodge decor

Crab stuffed walleye with brown rice & Green beans.

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Lodge exterior

Pea Patch Motel & Saloon

2.9(78 reviews)

0.3 mi

I was snowmobiling in the area with a friend when we stopped by on two separate occasions…read more The first night was very busy, with a musician just wrapping up his set. It took a little bit to get drinks; however, the busy bartender was pleasant. Noticing some patrons were enjoying food, we tried to order. Unfortunately, the kitchen closed for the night at 9 pm. Drinks were moderately priced and poured well. On the second visit, it wasn't as busy. We grabbed a table and placed our order at the bar. The bartender was friendly and brought our food out when it was ready. The pizza was good. My friend enjoyed his mushroom and Swiss hamburger and fries. It was wing night. We got an order of garlic Parmesan wings. I have to say they didn't look appetizing but were tasty. Drinks were good. Bartender was also kind enough to put the televisions on the hockey game. My perspective after two visits is that locals take priority. Drinks are moderately priced and poured well. The menu has a wide variety of choices. The parking lot accommodates many vehicles and it is snowmobiler friendly. To me it is a northern Wisconsin bar and pub. I'd give it another shot when I return to the area.

Went to the Patch a few times on business trips to Vilas County. Had the Dam Chicken last stay and…read moreit was fantastic. All our food has been nice and we were always treated great. We were always able to talk business as well. Go! Thanks.

Meat lovers pizza and garlic Parmesan wings

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Nice clean room

Little Bohemia Lodge

3.3(163 reviews)

2.1 mi

Fun place to visit. Lots of history and bulletin holes to prove it. Beautiful dining areas in this…read moremassive establishment. Food was good not great. Started with shared pasta salad and cheddar spread best eaten with bread sticks. Warm rye bread was an add on. We ordered the appetizer special - cheese sticks deep fried with marinara sauce. Would pass on it next time. Four adults and two children in the party. Adults had filet mignon, baby back ribs and two had fish fry. The steak was prepared perfectly and came with a baked potato. Ribs were good but they were not typical baby back as expected and came with a potato pancake with apple sauce. Fish fry was generous and served with cole slaw and baked potato. I spilt a wedge salad and it was delicious. Romaine lettuce split and loaded with blue cheese, tomato's, bacon and a blue cheese dressing. Kids had grilled cheese sandwich with fries, and the other had pasta with red sauce. Both meals were clean plate club. Our server was excellent. The meal was timed perfectly and we were kept informed as the night went on. Would definitely return. Recommend without any reservations. Ambience is special, well worth going early to check things out.

We went in early spring. Actually the anniversary of the Dillinger escape. April 22, 1934…read more Kyle is always super friendly at the bar Summer was a great server. The shrimp de jonge was outstanding with the pesto noodles. My husband had the pork shank. Definitely worth it

Bullet holes.

Pork shank is amazing!!

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A brandy old fashioned

Aurora Borealis Restaurant

3.7(63 reviews)

0.2 mi

A beautiful little place by the bridge in Manitowish Waters!…read moreThe restaurant is deceivingly small from the outside but it opens up to a really open, welcoming dining area and bar. The menu is somewhat limited but the omelets are excellent! I had the Meat Lovers with bacon, sausage, corned beef, ham and cheese of course! Service was friendly and prompt. I would definitely go back for seconds!

The only good thing about this place was the food, and even that was iffy. To start off, it took us…read moreabsolutely forever to be seated, or even noticed at the front- it wasn't too busy, we were there for breakfast. Once we were seated, it took another 20 min for someone to come talk to us. We ordered right away (thank god), and got food maybe 30-45 min later. Then never saw server again until he cleared plates and gave us the check. Also our server couldn't have been older than like 15. I only saw 3 staff the whole time, one female and 2 younger kids. The spot itself is very cute and cozy, and the food was decent, but the service was awful, and I'm not sure if that can be redeemed.

Asparagus and bacon omelette with cinnamon swirl toast

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Muskies Bar and Grill

5.0(5 reviews)

8.6 mi

Oh Muskies. Thanks for getting me blackout to celebrate my engagement! The locals and the bartender…read moreRita were absolute gems, getting us free drinks and celebrating with us. I'll truly never forget this night. It was absolutely hopping on a Friday night for the fish fry, and I didn't get actual fried fish so maybe that was my mistake, because my walleye was a little flavorless. But the German potato salad was great! And the absolute vibes made up for it. Some live music too!

Haddock fry and the Wisconsin Old Fashioned was fantastic!!! Cozy atmosphere. It has to be the male…read morebartender with a semi mullet hair that makes the Old Fashioned though, not the older waitress.

The Shillelagh

3.7(59 reviews)

1.0 mi

Big ole bar with garage doors for inside outside access…read more The Irish have invaded the area and it's worth it to stop by! Giant barrels is kind of the decor theme- bar tables are all barrels, bathroom has some pretty cool design too. It's a north-woods pub- We had cheese curds, wings, turkey sandwich and this bar cheese burger. Food was great, service also a huge plus! Enjoy!

To start off, the place itself was really cute and lively. Kinda goes downhill from there…read more.. service was horrendous. I'm not sure if our girl was new or just overwhelmed, but we got our food all out of order, some of it was cold, and a pizza was absolutely way too burnt. The mushroom soup was really good. Everything else, not so much. Nobody was feeling too good after. Decent spot, get the soup, hopefully you have a better experience than we did

Turkey sandwhiches

Pub burger

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Wings

Smokeys

4.0(92 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

My wife and I found this place by accident and so glad we did. We have eaten in the restaurant…read morebut we prefer to sit at the bar and enjoy to listen to the delightful gentlemen who play piano. so friendly, the bar staff is friendly and offer great service. They make an outstanding burger at the bar. one of the best burgers i have had anywhere. I will continue to make this a place I will return to in the Northwoods.

I believe our waitress name was pam? She was so helpful and friendly- we had a large group and…read moreweren't able to get a reservation till late in the evening- The food was great I got the ribs and bread pudding- both I would order again! They offered three kinds of old fashions which I had never heard of before one with sprite and one with squirt? They had bread and crackers with cheese and olive tapenade as well which was great! I'll be back when I'm in town again

Warmer days at Smokey's

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Parkside Tavern

3.5(27 reviews)

0.3 mi

•$$$

Parkside Tavern has quickly been put on our "let's go back" list. Use to eat here years ago when it…read morewent by another name quite frequently. We figured we would give the new place a try. It was so good we went back the next night and sat outside with a great view of the lake and park. First night I had the veal hunter style and my girlfriend had the pistachio crusted salmon, both were delicious. Next night we had Perch cheeks which were awesome. Had a French Dip sandwich for my entree. Great food. We got to talking with Anthony about what a great job they have done creating something wonderful in that location. Not only was Anthony a great GM but everyone of the staff was smiling and very welcoming. Very pleased with the food, service, and Anthony's attitude and professionalism. Looking forward to many more excellent meals here in the future.

We decided to try Parkside on 8/7 for their fish fry because it was a long wait at a different…read morerestaurant. We were seated right away on the screened-in porch area which had a nice view of the lake and park. The service was good, but there was only 1 other table there, so I can't speak for what it's like when it's busy. A few things to note: The portions were very small considering the price. I had the blackened perch with rice pilaf - the taste was fine, but the portion size was very small. For $18, I got 3 small pieces of perch that were about 3 bites each. My mom had the sauteed scallops and a baked potato ($20). The scallops were pretty bland, seemed under cooked and were kind of warm, but not hot. We asked for them to be pan fried to heat them up and so they could cook a few minutes longer. The server took them back right away but they came back clearly microwaved. I by no means am cheap, and am more than willing to pay more for a nice meal, but for what we got and the price we paid, it wasn't worth it. NONE of the servers, the bartender, or bus boy were wearing masks. Also, the menu is all online, so make sure you take your phone. We won't be returning for a second try.

Welcome

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Fresh, Fresh, Fresh

Howling Dog Saloon

4.4(15 reviews)

4.9 mi

Amazing Northwoods bar and grill that has been updated with just enough modern convenience to make…read morethis former dive bar my favorite family run business in the area. I have been coming to the HD for years, but the new owners are making this legendary stop even better. Whether you are in the area for winter or summer, you will not be disappointed once you experience the warmth of the owners and the atmosphere of this Northwoods gem. Looking forward to seeing what you guys have been up to and my first spring suds when you guys reopen at the end of the month.

Owners were amazing and place has a lot to do besides drink. Fun times, highly recommendedread more

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Kdog B.

1 year ago

Patroned this restaurant for over 5 years very frequently. Usually twice a week. Got to know the owners well. All the morons with the 1 star reviews can stay in their liberal shit hole cities. Anglers was too good for you. One of the reviews said the owner's name was Kim. Wrong!!! Try again liar. Lying about a review should get you banned from giving a review. The food is the best in Manitowish Waters. Manny's is crap, Little Bohemia is worse and Shillelagh had an atrocious version of Irish food. Yet people offered these as alternatives. They obviously have no taste. The last 3 years they had a sign on their door saying the dining room is booked. Yet FN morons would come in and ask to be seated. How stupid are you? Rhetorical question. Their hours would fluctuate because staffing was difficult. Because you liberal dipshits don't make your kids work. Guess What folks, they didn't need your business. They were fully booked without it. The idea they don't work many hours is crap. Maybe you should go work with Paul at his landscaping business. You know, putting in 40 hours there and then put in another 40 at the restaurant. Most of you haven't even worked an honest day in your life. read more

Bill L.

2 years ago

Why don't these people just go out of business for good? They obviously don't cherish their customers, they work as few hours a day as possible and definitely give off a vibe which says: We don't like being here; We don't like being in the service industry; We think we are doing the customer a favor by allowing the customer in the door as opposed to what normal business owners do, ie appreciate the customer's business AND MONEY! Owner, you ain't a charity case. Either shape up your attitude or get out of business and move to florida. Don't waste your time at this place. Go to Manny's! read more

Linda M.

6 years ago

Super friendly staff! I hope this place lasts!

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