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    3.8 (49 reviews)

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    Tender tender tender!

    This review is long overdue for Angler's. As a true foodie, who worked for a food manufacturing company, who eats out almost 5x a week, and at many of Chicago's best restaurants for 40+ years, I believe I bring an experienced perspective on the quality Angler's provides. Furthermore, as a life-long vacationer/ owner in the Northwoods, I'm very familiar with almost every restaurant in the area. So here goes. ANGLER'S IS THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE NORTHWOODS. Here are the top must tries and overview. 1. Best speciality soup offerings in the Northwoods (and Chicago!!!). You will not have a more flavorful experience. Not kidding--best ever. Seafood Gumbo is the daily delight, but return often for the different daily variations. The only disappointment I've ever had was a Tomato Bisque. Don't get me wrong, it's good, but just not SPECIAL like the others. 2. Best burger in the Northwoods. I've learned the keys to their taste are two-fold. Their proprietary seasoning is just remarkable--a huge difference maker. Secondly, they only buy premium meat, which makes their burgers (and other items) exceptionally tasty and tender. Together, they will make your mouth water. Again, from vast experience, none better in the Northwoods. And that says a lot considering every establishment offers one... but only Angler's has this catch of the day...everyday. 3. Steak Sandwich. With cheese, onions and mushrooms, it is as tender and flavorful as any I've ever experienced. Why? As referenced earlier, the premium cuts of the most tender (cut it with a fork) meat and seasoning will turn your mouth into a sea of flavor. Of course, this applies to any steaks, chicken, fish and other meals they serve as well. Definitely, no "bland meals" served here. 4. Like a salad? Get it made with any protein added and you will be wonderfully shocked. Homemade dressings are fabulous (blue cheese is exceptional). My wife is picky, and even she says they are one of the best she has ever had! 5. Pizza. Good pizza is hard to find up in the Northwoods, yet, Angler's has a hidden gem here--"Angler's Special". Simply said, compared to Chicago pizza, forgetaboutit! Their Special is killer! While I'm usually a cheese and sausage guy, order the Special. It's, well, to die for! Main dinner meals? Mouth-wateringly good. No throwaways here. All meals make your taste buds dance--no swings and misses. Co-owner Chef Paul and his well-trained Sous Chef are truly artists in the kitchen. Serving large portions, you can't make a bad decision off their menu. What's it like to eat inside there? Well, it's positioned as "a restaurant...not a bar". And, in all aspects, that's true. With a warm, quiet, cabin-like, atmosphere overlooking beautiful Vance Lake, it delivers a wonderfully relaxing Northwoods experience, but never 'bar food'. Additionally, it's combined with a new outside dining area with large screen tvs and live music often. Located on the bike trail, ride on over and grab a table or saddle up to their beautiful bar. Either way, it's a fun, lively time. With any great restaurant, service is key and Angler's over-delivers. Talented, uber-friendly (and kinda sassy in a good way) servers combined with a fun co-owner behind the bar serving perfectly proportioned drinks adds to the dining pleasure. And guess what? Angler's offers all of this at a fair price, too. What a concept! Downsides? Only two. It needs a sundae added to their wonderful dessert options. In Wisconsin, where dairy is so good, just add it. Nothing creamier than Wisconsin ice cream! Secondly, there is a select menu of wonderful faire for outside dining. Currently only available inside, customers would benefit from having Angler's fantastic soup options included on the outside menu. Just a thought...but a tasty idea. NOTE: While other places are given 5-star reviews like candy by, respectfully, less experienced diners/reviewers, trust me--this place actually is number 1. As a true foodie with 40+ years of daily dining at many of the finest restaurants in Chicago, and almost all of the "top" restaurants in the Northwoods over my lifelong experience coming up here, Angler's is simply he best. If you want a restaurant that will consistently tickle your tummy and bring a smile to your face, catch what Angler's is cooking up today. (Reservations are required for dinner.) Bon appetite!

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    Friendly staff. Nicely decorated. My friends had the pizza, I had the lasagna, just OK. Over priced.

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    9 years ago

    Great food, comfortable casual fine dining, cordial staff, must check this place out when in the north woods!

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    10 years ago

    Every Time we dine here the food and atmosphere is great! Highly recommended a great find in the north woods.

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    Pea Patch Motel & Saloon - Grilled cheese was perfect. Chili was good. Great service!

    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.

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    Pea Patch Motel & Saloon - Meat lovers pizza and garlic Parmesan wings

    Meat lovers pizza and garlic Parmesan wings

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    Heart of the North

    Heart of the North

    4.3(21 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    This place looks like a whole in the wall dive bar but has amazing food! Be patient cause bartender…read moredoes it all at least on a Thursday night. Try this place. Prices are worth it.

    I probably shouldn't write this because if more people find out how good this place is we won't be…read moreable to get in! But, I owe it to the chef and his wife, the front of the restaurant manager, to do so. The food is very, very good, excellent! The chef is very talented and melds flavors together with seemingly some kind of magic wand! When you drive up and enter, the facade and the interior is typical of classic old school Northwoods bar/restaurant, . Then the soft lighting, . The one man band, pretty darn good by the way, . The well made drinks, . Ice water automatically brought to the table . Then the food... and ohh yesss! a small loaf of warm bread and a bread knife brought to the table as part of their service . The already perfectly softened butter packets set out at the table, and yes, that is worthy of a check! Then the food! We have eaten here a few times only because it used to be far from us, but now we live closer, YES! . This day, I chose the Lobster Bisque, thick, creamy and so full of flavor, how the chef got so much flavor into that soup and perfectly balanced was incredible! Best lobster bisque outside of Maine I've ever had and right up there with the one I had in Maine . For the entree I chose the Mediterranean dish with Cod fish. It's a fish dish in a sauce that not only perfectly complemented the cod but, the explosion of flavors with absolute balance was joyful! So often, I find some chefs try to improve flavor with salt, which of course is important but, is so often over the top because they can't or don't bring out the flavors naturally. I can taste the fact that this chef spends all the necessary time and work to bring out these flavors naturally by a slow and traditional process that can't be rushed, thank you Chef! My husband had the same dish but with the salmon which was also very good but to be honest, I preferred mine after trying his, but, probably just because I prefer cod over salmon. I took the last of the warm bread and soaked up the bread with that luscious, flavor-filled sauce, a perfect end to a very special treat in the north woods!! The chef stepped out briefly that evening and I got his attention and thanked him for an incredible meal and told him the bisque was as good as what we experienced in Maine and he shared that he is from New England originally. Well, now that makes sense! Thank you to the chef, restaurant manager and staff for providing us with a really special meal! Of course we'll be back!!

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    King cut prime rib end

    Heart of the North - Queen cut prime rib. Yum.

    Queen cut prime rib. Yum.

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    Little Bohemia Lodge - Chicken Parmesan

    Little Bohemia Lodge

    3.3(164 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

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    Bullet holes.

    Little Bohemia Lodge - Pork shank is amazing!!

    Pork shank is amazing!!

    Little Bohemia Lodge - A brandy old fashioned

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    A brandy old fashioned

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