It's good to have friends with a boat. We floated up and tied off at one of the several dock spaces for patrons and went inside for a tasty lunch. The four of us split a fried Walleye appetizer, three had the fish tacos while I tried the chicken BLT. Service was great, food was served hot and fresh and prices reasonable. I'm not sure when we'll be back in northern Wiscosin, but Bent's Camp was a fun experience--I recommend. read more

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The bartender Mitch was spot on. Our servers Farrah and Alyssa were top tier and all of the food was so good. I am so impressed with this restaurant and they also had amazing live music. read more

We had dinner at Bent's camp. Our last stop on the snowmobile trail before tucking in for the night There is plenty of space for your helmets etc when you walk in followed by friendly staff. We were seated right away and ordered our meal which came quickly. All in all a wonderful experience The bar area has a great view of Maime Lake and is always hoping! What a fun evening enjoying up north in winter wonderland ! read more

Great views, charming outside seating right on the lake. Nice big menu to satisfy every craving. Pizzas were really good (and I'm from Chicago where pizza is an art). Prime rib sandwich was also a standout. Blackened walleye was just ok. Cocktails were fun and service was great. Definitely going back. read more

No dogs allowed. Not sure how you can have a beautiful outside patio and no dogs. Nowhere is this posted on their website.

Always one of my favorite places to go and just relax. Great food and atmosphere. Service is also always great.

We love Bent's camp so much we go every year the fried shrimp and the French fries are amazing. The people and workers were on top of everything. The Lake on general is beautiful. In total I would recommend Bent's camp, it's so fun. read more

Oh how the mighty have fallen.. I grew up coming to the Northwoods my entire life and my family would drive 45 minutes out of the way almost every year (until COVID) to eat at Bent's Camp. Bent's Camp is one of those iconic, well know establishments in the Northwoods that knows how to draw a crowd. No matter what time you're coming to eat, there's always going to be a wait and a crowd of people are going to be outside waiting. I haven't been in the last 3 or so years because of COVID, so we decided to take the drive to go back for the first time in a while to try out their fish fry. Wow has this place changed. They now have an outdoor seating area with an outdoor bar which is great for those who boat in or simply want to enjoy the outdoor space they have. But with that being said, it seems like the focus has shifted from being restaurant focused to bar/entertainment focused. The once iconic salad bar overfilling with options and fresh ingredients is now significantly smaller and just kind of sad looking. It's not worth the additional $3-$5 up charge to go to it. The seafood chowder is still great, but the fish fry was the worst I've had in the Northwoods. The fish is coated in almost a corn dog-like batter and there's way too much of it. Hardly seasoned and the fish itself is slimy. The texture of these two together was not pleasant. I had to remove the batter and just eat the fish. The sides were ok, but the amount of fries you get compared to other restaurants is pretty laughable, there were probably 8-10 fries on the plate. Service was pretty slow even though we were there early (they do fish fry all day now) because we wanted to avoid the crowd/usual wait. Like I stated before, it seems like Bent's Camp has shifted its priorities from it's once iconic restaurant to their bar/outdoor entertainment area. Overall, I think Bent's Camp is the spot for those looking to drink and have appetizers after a long day at the lake, but definitely not a meal. read more

Great north woods atmosphere! Ate at the outside bar on a perfect summer night! Drinks were good pours, and the bartenders fun. The Garlic tenderloin was awesome. The fish fry was big with a plethora of sides! The weekend due serenaded us with great sounds. This is a must stop! read more

Bents Camp has a great atmosphere and captures the Northwoods charm, complete with wood walls, mounted fish, moose and elk. Seating is completely and spacious. Our wait staff was prompt, friendly and attentive. We were never without refills and the food came soon after we ordered. Our dinner was fine. We had started with the curds and pizza sticks (which is a pizza cut into rectangles). I had the fish fry. The food as compatriot the prices of other restaurants in the area didn't quite compare, in that it was a bit higher than expected. The food was okay; nothing to write home about. For me, this is a great place to come for drinks and entertainment, maybe get some apps. The view from the bar is amazing and they had a ton of outdoor seating. read more

Nice place but was surprised for as much as the food cost that you only get one trip to the salad bar and soup was separate. They would not split our bill and charged a fee for credit card FYI. A bit overpriced and service was not that great. read more

On our occasional trips 'up north', my husband and I use Bent's Resort's boat launch. After an hour on the lake, we ran into some rocks, and the boat died... middle of nowhere...no idea how the HECK we were ever gonna get back... over 10 miles! With no other recourse, we called Bent's and asked who we might call to get out of this mess (!). The gentleman (can't recall his name), said to give him a few minutes, and he would get back to us. He DID get back to us, told my husband that he found help for us, and that the gentleman -- Skip -- would be out to tow us back, in about 20 minutes! And, as promised, Skip was out in 20 minutes did just that! Talk about saving the day... not to mention our marriage! We knew it was gonna cost big bucks for that tow, but didn't really care at that point. When asked how much we owed, Skip said just the cost of gas!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!?? Of course we compensated him an appropriate amount, but we NEVER imagined his response, when we asked how much we owed him! Nowadays, that's an open invitation to SOME folks to just gouge! In short (!) Bent's Camp Resort was HUGE in our 'rescue' effort, and is A-1 in our book. We HIGHLY recommend them! read more

Best part about this place is the atmosphere. Inside and out. It has a great vibe and northwoods resort feel. Drinks were good. Bloody Mary was standard. Food was average. Nothing to write home about. Wasn't bad but wasn't anything special. Burger was thin and dry. Not fresh, definitely frozen tasting. We will be back for sure, but probably just for drinks and to hangout. read more

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Service is marginal and not impressed with the food. We brought friends from out of town. We ordered cheese curds and they were way over cooked and tasted burnt. They should have never been sent out of the kitchen. We also ordered the breaded shrimp and the breading was terrible. Pizza was ok, nothing to write about. It was very awkward when our friends were even disappointed with their meals. We used to love coming here to eat but the quality has gone way done. Very disappointed. read more

The restaurant and bar are fantastic. Very rustic feel. The staff are friendly and very accommodating.

We spend 3 months in Land O Lakes every summer so Bent's camp is a must for lunch on their outdoor patio, Saturday night prime rib and attending Northwoods Music fest. The Bodeans were the main attraction for Friday nite but we enjoyed all of the bands that played. Wonderful place for all ages. Lynn Wheat read more

Great two days and will definitely go next year. Very well managed with an outstanding service team.

Only thing better than the food was the staff! Beautiful spot with amazing people. Be prepared for a ton of fun and great memories!

We always have a great time. The food is delicious and the view is wonderful. Bent's Camp is one of our favorites!

Even though they were short of help both servers were friendly and cheerful and efficient. As usual, the pizza and cheese curds and clams were perfect. We have never had bad service or bad food or disappointing experience here and we have been coming here for nearly 40 years. Heck ! It's not nearly 40 years it is 40 years plus a few more. read more

Stopped in for a fish fry on a Friday( haven't been there in 2 years) around 4:30 to beat the summer rush, should have know when we went inside to eat and no one was there eating that something was up( normally it would be packed inside and out ) Now, there was outside tables but everyone was drinking & having Appetizers. Once we got to our table we saw that the fish fry is now served all day which we thought was great until we ordered the cod fish fry & the salad bar when we got to the salad bar there wasn't much of a selection ( it's not like it use to be) For the salad bar add on I wouldn't pay that again. When we got our fish it looked good but when we took a bite it was all a thick cake like batter breading , that's all we could taste. Fries were not that great too! Not sure why all this changed here but we will not be returning anytime soon for the fish fry! Not sure if we will even return as it takes us an hour to get there read more

LOVE Bent's! We go there at least twice during our annual family vacation. Food is always good. Service was ok but they (as with all businesses up north) are facing staffing challenges. I felt kind of bad for them, but the did well for us! You can't beat the rustic, up north, cabin-like atmosphere! read more

An iconic resort with an incredible bar and restaurant on the Cisco Chain. It's a fun atmosphere with lively employees and a true northwoods decor. Great boat parking too! read more

Josh is an exemplary server and provided a fun experience with amazing food recommendations!! The walleye fingers were absolutely perfectly created and served!! This is our favorite location for a fun, Northwoods dining experience!!! read more

Great view and amazing walleye!! Good pizza and outstanding bartenders! Can't wait to to come back on Sunday for music!! read more

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Great atmosphere and such nice servers and bartenders. The food was good. A great place to bring friends and family

Had the fish fry. Fries were Luke warm. Fish was ok but greasy, extra napkins required. The Dragons Milk imperial stout on tap was an excellent surprise. read more

Josh is the reason we keep coming back. He worked on a hog farm but keeps his hog at bay while he provides exemplary service

Corrie and Nick were so attentive and kind. I have gone here for quite a number of years now. The bar/restaurant staff is like a well-oiled machine and was really impressed with their service. read more

Minnow buckets are out of this world! Amazing bar staff Corey & Nick are top notch!

Our waiter, Doug T was having a bad night and someone in charge should have noticed this. There were numerous issues but the worst was when he called a patron a F*****g B***h. Never again. read more

Ah, I'd forgotten I'd even left a review a couple of years ago. Things haven't gotten better. Service is abysmal. You're lucky to flag anyone down once you've been served, since your server won't check on you regularly. The "all you can eat fish fry" is a farce because you'll never be asked if you want more fish, and if you're asked, you won't see it until after the staff comes to clear your plates. Same for extra ketchup, refills, etc. This doesn't change if it's packed or empty in the restaurant. The salad bar is pathetic, definitely not worth any additional cost if you're looking for a decent salad. It's never fully-stocked, and don't bother asking for more of anything that's empty, because you'll be told the kitchen is "too busy" cooking to prepare more hard boiled eggs, etc. Last time we actually ate in, I noticed that one of the bottles of condiments on the table was expired. I grabbed it and mentioned it to the waitress off to the side. She told me that they refill the bottles so the expiration date wasn't really the expiration date date. I decided to not take the chance. Every second time we've been there, the wine we've ordered (from an open bottle) has been bad (like vinegar) and we've had to send it back. I understand that the wine probably doesn't move as fast as the beer, but the bartender should have an idea of what they're sending out, and at least take a sniff of the bottle. So why have I been back so many times since my last review? My husband grew up going to Bent's and despite its shortcomings, it holds a sentimental place in his heart. Bent's will continue to be popular due to people who have gone for their entire lives. They're also one of the only places open during the winter months. However, during any other time of the year, there are better options in Land o'Lakes and Eagle River. However, my final straw was when we tried to do take out for 4th of July weekend. Called to ask if they were doing take out and was told they were. Called back (literally) five minutes later after getting the order together and were told they weren't doing take out. Said we'd just called five minutes before and were told that we could, and the reply was a snippy, "Well, that was five minutes ago." Posted a (rather mild) review on their Facebook page and am now blocked from commenting or posting on their page. Another review got a response from whenever handles their social media that their staff are not "vending machines." They're obviously missing the issue that them not being able to do takeout on a busy holiday weekend wasn't what ticked anyone off, it was the attitude of whomever answered the phone. We didn't think they'd be doing take out, which is why we called in the first place. Really, if you're looking for good food with a pleasant dining experience find another place. If you want a place to sit at a bar, Bent's will suffice. read more

Good food and atmosphere over looking the lake. No reservations so get there early. Outdoor eating available and entertainment on Friday and Saturdays. read more

First visit to Bent's Camp - really enjoyed the historic lodge feel, it was a rainy fall day that contributed to the intimate lodge feel. Beautiful views of Lake Mamie on the Cisco Chain of Lakes - lunch was delicious and the service was genuine home town hospitality. Enjoyed our visit and we'll be back. Thanks to everyone who made our visit memorable read more

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My family and I went to Bent's for the first time this past Friday for the fish fry. We had an absolutely wonderful time. We got there early (5pm) to avoid the dinner rush. We started the evening at the bar for a cocktail, they make a great brandy old fashioned. After our drink we were able to immediately be seated. The lodge itself is a beautiful building, with dark wood and taxidermied animals of all varieties. Our server that evening was Lacy, and she was fantastic. Attentive, and accommodating she struck the perfect balance of ensuring we were well taken care of. Everyone at our table ordered the fish fry, with fried cheese curds as a starter (because Wisconsin). The curds were delicious and the large portion was plenty for our party of 6. The fish fry came out shortly there after. The fish was all perfectly cooked with a wonderful light beer batter. All the rest of the sides (potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, french fries, creamed corn, and a nice slice of rye bread), were great and complimented the meal. Thanks to all the staff, dinner was fantastic and a great way for us to start our weekend in the beautiful north-woods. read more

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We stopped here on a snowmobile ride. It's beautiful, inside and out. Every seat at the horseshoe shaped bar has a view of the lake, and the lake view is stunning. Frozen lake, beautiful snow. The food was spectacular. Try the prime rib. The gift shop upstairs is cute. I purchased a sweet sweatshirt. read more

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Wow! I can't believe Bent's is on Yelp. I LOVE IT! Bent's is way up in the northwoods. Good bar, good food, great people. They have live music and plenty of space to sit. The view of the lake is beautiful and it's definitely worth a stop in when you're in the area. Jody is one of the nicest bartenders I've ever met! Tell her I say hi when you make it in there. read more

We stayed at the Running Bear, but we ate here. The 4 of us at the table had Walleye 4 different ways. None of us were disappointed. And the salad bar was a flash from the past. Hadn't seen one this good since the 70s! We really liked our cabin at the other place and will probably come back. When we do, we will be headed over to Brent's for more Walleye. The only negative, don't get the sweet potato fries. Go with the baked or the garlic mashed, they were better. read more

I have been coming up to the Northwoods of Wisconsin for over 25 years, and Bent's is by far my favorite tavern. First of all, the place oozes history. Bent's has been around since 1896, when it literally was simply a fishing camp. Its main bar area was built in 1906, and it's a beauty, with its walls still papered with its orginal birchbark. The people are friendly, and the drink and food prices extremely reasonable. And the fish fry is the best I've had up here. Get here early on Friday or be prepared to wait. It's not that bad, however, if you wile away your wait time with a Minnow Bucket Martini or two. Be warned, you FIBs from the North Shore of Chicago. On Fridays the kitchen makes fish fry and pizza, and that's it (but why would you want anything else?). I there last Friday, and an overly-tanned and overdressed matron ( I am sure if I followed her back to her car, I would have seen a BMW with Illinois plates) was b*tching that they wouldn't serve her a Caesar salad. Eyes were rolling in unison around the bar. This turned into audible supressed laughter as she asked to see the wine list. Hey lady, go back to Wilmette where you can commune peaceably with your own species! Leave Bent's to the people who want to swap their fish stories and have a nice meal and a beer before going back to their cabin. My favorite Bent's story, though happened several years ago when my husband and I brought our 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter. They thought it was awesome that they were allowed to sit at the bar. Having sat through the "Blues Brothers" movie multiple times, my son exclaimed to the bartender, "Why, this is a BEAUTIFUL place you've got here, Bob!" as he climbed onto his stool. Without skipping a beat, my daughter added, "They have both kinds of music here,Country AND Western!" read more

Have been wanting to stop here for years. Decided this was the weekend. Went on Sunday for the fantastic Bloody Mary bar. When they handed me my celery salt Rimmed pint glass I thought it was filled with water, nope! Straight to the top filled with vodka that I wondered how I would add the to tomato juice and other accoutrements on the bar/buffet. Did I mention it was topped with a large shrimp? The bar had all kinds of fixings. Salami , cheese, pickles, asparagus, cabbage to name a few. Plus lots of strong horseradish. The drink was awesome. The bar was fun to sit at and stare out at the lake. Great people watching. We had fun playing pull tabs and the slots. Bartenders were cute and friendly. The menu looked great and the food coming out smelled awesome. We will be back to eat for sure. Great north woods atmosphere !! read more

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