If you have not gone to the Ice Shanty and purchased a puppy chow flurry of the week. Go now…read moreimmediately! That is the greatest dessert of all time! The Ice shanty is a beacon of cheer and fun (albeit with a touch of mosquito flair), but this puppy chow situation has pushed them to the next level. The Northwoods is the greatest food Mecca in the world. Run, run, and get one before they sell out or I will secretly eat their whole stash!

Very good and quick soft serve ice cream it comes in a large quantity almost knocked over my coneread more

The Guides Inn in Boulder Junction is awesome. Rachel, our server, took great care of us - her 16…read moreyears of hospitality and experience was evident. Everything was excellent - appetizer, Walleye Cheek fritters, relish tray w/ liver pate & garlic/ herb butter spread, mushroom/ truffle bisque, spinach salad w/ hot bacon dressing (or fresh garden salad, your choice) - entrees were perfect - pan fried walleye, coquilles St James, coquilles St Osep - delicious. This Supper Club is a Northwoods and Wisconsin Supper Clubs book stalwart.

When I was a kid, our yearly vacation was to a primitive Fishing Camp in Land O' Lakes Wisconsin…read more No hot water, no tub or shower, primitve toilet and no AC. I learned early I didn't give a damn about fishing, and even less about 2 weeks in a primitive fishing camp. Every few days we had to go re-stock supplies (mostly beer for the grownups) and it was a trip to Boulder Junction to do so. I couldn't wait for those trips to get away from the crushing boredom of the camp. Back then, (60's) Boulder Junction was speck of fly-shit on the map of Wisconsin, quaint and gemütlichkeit as it was. In the 21st century, it ain't much bigger, but it sure has grown in vibe. It's now an artsy-crunchy village of shops and places for the well-to-do who have their summer joints in the vicinity to have a cocktail and a bite to eat. The Guides Inn had the highest YELP rating and was close to our Hotel on the night we arrived, so it got the nod. It's a Wisconsin Supper club, dressed a notch up. The gruff fellow at the bar (who was gruff at some other folks, not us) eased up and took care of us admirably, crafting divine Brandy OldFashioneds which balmed the edge off the 400mile+ ride from Chicago. There were a bunch of us, and they could not fit our entire group at one table, so we were in 4-top tribes. Not perfect, but it was OK. There was an amuse-bouche relish tray-haven't seen one of those in a while. Typical of Wisco Supper clubs these days, there were surprises on the menu. In this case Walleye Cheeks. If you've ever been to a fine Spanish/Basque resto, you might have had Kokotxas (Cod Cheeks) which are among the finest Tapas you can get (and an apt delivery system for Garlic, Chilis and Olive Oil). There's a pocket of very tender and tasty meat on the side of certain fishes heads called "cheeks" (it makes sense, n'est ce pas?) and on a Walleye, which is a fine eating fish in any preparation, the "Cheeks" are indeed a delicacy. They were breaded/fried here and totally yum. The onion soup was, as well. My Entree was Beef Wellington (another dish you might not suspect from a Wisco Supper club in the middle of nowhere) and it was top-notch. Accompanied by Wild Rice-There's the Northwoods signature. Wife had a regular Filet Mig which she reported was fine. Service was good, and the decor a step up, like I indicated previously, from a garden-variety Wisco Supper Club. The CHECK, however, was closer to downtown Chicago than the map might suggest. Not the bargain bill you usually find at Supper Clubs, but I'll say the dear prices were commensurate with the bread and circuses. A pleasant evening in a pleasant place...

Your quintessential Northwoods restaurant. Great for lunch, a light snack & drinks and dinner. Been…read moregoing there for years and always decent. We usually stop there once or twice a trip

Food was good as usual, definitely a wait but as to be expected during a peak holiday week and we…read moreare ok with that. The waiter serving us knew what he was doing but had minimal patience which is the biggest turn off when going out to eat. We get it, you're busy and I'm sure some people you served weren't nice either but let's not take it out on others prepared to be nice and tip well. The fish fry being offered as a staple menu item is appreciated and the prime rib is always great. The woman behind the bar was nice as was the gentleman bar backing and the other gentleman helping bus and set up tables.

Very nice ambiance. Great food, very good prices for amount of food and excellent service. Learned…read moreabout Mexican Monday night dinner from 5pm and will definitely try it. Highly recommend it!!!

I would suggest these A-holes reread their mission statement below, and remember that WE are the…read morepublic that are keeping YOU in business. We were here years ago when the mom was waitressing and it was great. Not anymore! We called to see if they were open, and the rude guy that answered went on to tell us he will "close when he wants to", and " deserves to be outside enjoying the good weather like everyone else." Now if I was in business, only open for a short season, and only open half the week, I would gladly want the business. Not these guys. They seem to have "we hate tourist" mentality. We have been coming up to Boulder Junction since the 1960' s. If you can't treat your customers with respect, then close your business and go "enjoy the weather". "Our Mission When we opened our doors in 2021, our firm belief has always been to provide great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. And, by doing so, you are only a stranger, but once"

Five from past dining experiences. Currently a 0. Not…read morebecause of anything wrong, but rather that they are undergoing a major renovation. They currently are not open. If you liked the food head north a bit to the Five1 on 51 North across from Culver's. Many of the Boathouse's favorites there. I'll try to remember when the Boathouse reopens and post here.

To start with, the place is very cool on the inside. It has an amazing antique bar, and just as the…read morename says, boat memorabilia everywhere. The staff was terrific, too. Our server, Leah, was very pleasant and met our every need. I'm extremely picky about tartar sauce and she brought me out plenty to try and then when I loved it, more to enjoy with their excellent fries. I thought it was the best I've ever had in a restaurant. We all enjoyed our meal and my daughter loved her Fettuccine Alfredo especially. My walleye sandwich was incredible, too, especially since that tartar sauce was so phenomenal. One thing that really caught my eye was how hard the hostess was working. I don't think I've ever seen someone of her generation with such an amazing work ethic. It was kind of fun to watch her do her thing. If I had a company of my own locally, I would definitely be working to hire her. I didn't get her name, a d she looked awfully young to own the place. She acted as if she did, however. Amazing!

Not a tourist friendly bar. Plenty of regular barflies looking for arguments…read more Menu very limited

A family-friendly bar that serves decent bar food! The service is good and the bartenders have…read morealways been very sweet and personable. My sister and I stopped in for a quick lunch and ordered cheese curds, onion rings, and I got a buffalo chicken wrap. The cheese curds and onion rings were very good and tasted like they always do, nothing too special, but nonetheless good. The wrap was very interesting. To start it wasn't cut, so it was more like a burrito than a wrap. I cut it myself and there was a very large amount of buffalo sauce in the wrap, it was hard to eat without it getting everywhere. I ended up just eating the chicken in the wrap by itself. The fries were delicious and very crispy. I loved the atmosphere of the bar and the fact that it was so open. I have been coming here for years and they have always served very, very good food! I think the lack of quality food was due to how busy the bar was at the time. I will definitely be back in the future!

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.

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.

We stopped in at Bushwood Tavern twice during our trip to Boulder Junction, and it has quickly…read morebecome one of our favorite spots in the Northwoods. If you like good old Wisconsin tavern charm, this is the place for you. Both times we stopped in, the service was great, and the locals sitting at the bar were friendly and a delight to talk to. It has that comfortable, welcoming atmosphere you hope to find in a small-town Wisconsin tavern. The menu is somewhat limited, but what they do, they do very well. The first night we had the burger and fries. The burger was cooked to order and was fantastic. The house-cut fries were also excellent. I'd love to know what kind of potatoes they use because those fries are seriously tasty! And definitely get the cheese curds they're a must. We came back on Friday night for the fish fry. It was much busier, but the service was still good. The fish fry was excellent, and the portion was much larger than I expected. We definitely left pleased! I come up to Northern Wisconsin every year, and Bushwood Tavern has earned a spot on my list of places I'll be coming back to every year. Great food, friendly people, good service, and that classic Wisconsin tavern atmosphere. What more could you ask for?

I hate writing reviews like this, but I would not recommend Bushwood Tavern for a family dinner…read more Five of us went in and it wasn't particularly busy. After a few minutes of trying to get attention the bartender told us to sit anywhere but to order at the bar. The menu on the tables wasn't close to what we had seen online which was a bummer. We also noticed a good amount of other guests clearly waiting for their food, and frankly looking a little annoyed. We tried to go up and order drinks but after few minutes of waiting decided this wasn't going to be a good choice for us. The airflow was not good for a hot night, and the bar smelled badly of old grease. This spot is definitely better suited for just drinks for anyone in no rush at all.

Good Pizza & Old Fashioned's…read more Burger did not look very good- meat was gray throughout

We love the pizza here; thin crust and delicious sauce and toppings. But when you put your name on…read morethe waiting list and are skipped over it is really disappointing. Managing a waitlist for tables is not rocket science. We ate at the bar instead. And beware, if you order a pizza other than what their standard menu offerings are, suddenly you are paying for each individual ingredient. For example, we ordered a meats pizza and added three toppings. Instead of paying ~$20 plus what the additional 3 toppings cost we ended up paying $50 plus for a 15" pizza because each ingredient was itemized separately. Ridiculous! It's enough to make us not want to go back, regardless of how good the pizza was.