Giving a one because zero isn't an option. Called yesterday to confirm hours of operation and…read moreinformed him my group would be dining there all week. Arrived to an empty parking lot and empty dining room. The owner rudely said we needed a reservation. In the past never required. I questioned why I wasn't informed of the reservation requirement during the phone discussion and he agreed that I had spoke him, but offered no apology for lack of information during the call. When I said we would go elsewhere for the week he replied Good Luck" with a hand gesture dismissing further conversation. He must be from the big city because country folks respect their customers.

The food was delicious and the service top notch. The only strike against them was we both ordered…read moreover easy eggs on our skillets and they came out over hard. They quickly provided over easy replacements and the cook came out to apologize later. Both of our skillets were very good. The was a table of 10 that waa seated just prior to us and they made sure to get our order in before the big table was ready. Greatly appreciated. And the food came out quickly. And the large table did not seem to be inconvenienced. The decor was fitting but there was a lot of it. Lol

Great spot! And dare I say a hidden gem in the Northwoods!…read more Fantastic outdoor patio with a fire pit, lots of shade, and a fun vibe. Great beer selection. Cool bar space inside. And excellent service. It's definitely not your "typical" Northwoods pub. No burgers. No cheese curds. Coke in a can. More eclectic menu. But they executed what they do have on the menu extremely well. If you're looking for a change of pace it's absolutely worth a 30 minute drive. We'll be back

Had the mushroom barley, tasted like water. I was super excited to come here it's been on my list…read moreforever. Soup was so flat, seriously water. Also got the meat lovers pizza. Meh. May as well make one at home. I want to like this place so much but wow was not good. Not for food. I didn't take pics. My mushroom soup was literally watery looking and the pizza not great. Didn't even know I was gonna post a review until after the fact. Like I cared that little lol.

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...

We had a two night get away and it was in the heart of downtown, surrounded by deer, lakes, loons ,…read moreeagles and more!

We made the decision to stay at the Acorn Lodge at the last minute and from 65 miles away. We…read morecould not have been happier when we got there! The rooms, halls and the common room were spotless. I have been in much newer facilities that were not this well maintained. The beds were comfortable, the rooms large...they have a nice sized pool and a good sized hot tub. Like the rest of the place the pool was clean. Set in the middle of town, it is within walking distance to a wide variety of local business from shops to taverns and eating establishments. I would recommend the Acorn to anyone looking for a great nights stay.

Great tranquil location, vibe, food and service. It's a…read more100% Northwoods kinda bar/restaurant. Loved it!!!

Just went through this Friday for a fish fry and nothing short of disappointment. The poor man's…read morelobster or broiled cod was old dry overcooked. But to begin with the clam chowder was absolutely disgusting! They might have well it's called it potato soup or horrible potato soup. And if anybody thinks that by buying coleslaw in a tub, putting in little containers is a good idea is insane. It takes very little time to make really good homemade coleslaw. Serve it in a bowl and give people the option of having a coleslaw or not whatever but the stuff they're serving is inedible. It's a metallic taste.

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.

Extremely nice owners and staff. Clean and comfortable room. Great amenities. Highly recommended!read more

Sam And his family are awesome. The rooms are very clean and well maintained parking lot is big,…read moreplenty of room for your trailer to plug your boat in and you also got a bonus breakfast in the morning with great coffee, hard-boiled eggs, toast, cereal, banana, lots of good stuff would highly recommend them.

Anytime a coffeeshop has a traditional macchiato on their menu it's a sign they take their coffee…read moreseriously. Delicious coffee from Colectivo in a fun and inviting space.

Staying "Up North" for a weekend getaway and decided to drive into Bolder Junction to get a morning…read morecoffee. I was pretty sure my option was going to be at best a gas station cup of Joe. Was so happy to see a Colectivo Coffee sign in the window of a shop in town! Very surprised.... No ecstatic, to see a really nice coffee shop in this tiny town in the far north woods of Wisconsin! Had a large cup of Blue Heeler (my favorite) and a breakfast sandwich. Both hit the spot. Service was friendly and I enjoyed my breakfast and coffee on a comfortable lazy-boy chair in the back room. Will be back tomorrow!

Nice and clean with a good atmosphere. My only complaint is appetizer portion was pretty small for…read more$11.

Chili was cold and two days old. Waitress was slow in returning to table to warm it up but it…read morewasn't worth the wait. They use to have great walleye fingers now it's more like finger nails no meat and all batter, definitely not fresh they were very generic and frozen. Chicken wings were definitely overcooked. And to top it off there were only two tables in the place 4 people dining. Also, waitress very unattentive as we had to go find her for the bill. Not a pleasant experience!!