Family atmosphere, live music, friendly group. Served family style excellent creative food. Adjusts for dietary restrictions if notified in advance. Truly nice owners. Call ahead for dates and times for service. read more

Great food, friends, ambience. Never disappoints. Tim and his wife always do a wonderful job read more

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We ate here many times, very pleasant and the food and entertainment is always great time!! I highly recommend this restaurant, They check on your table very often to make sure your table has everything you need. read more

Very cozy place. Seating is by reservation, so call ahead. The owners greet everyone as they arrive and have snacks set up in the common area. Some of the final food prep is done in the dining room. The food is fantastic and covers multiple courses. Be prepared for a little story telling after dining. It is a very interactive experience. read more

Tim & Connie prepared a fantastic carry-out meal again tonight. It had a SE Asian theme and we only made it through the first five selections. Tomorrow we'll be eating well during the Packer game to finish up Korean BBQ ribs. My Shu Pork and Pancakes with Silk Road Tea Syrup. Such generous portions & kind souls who prepare the weekly Saturday night feasts. read more

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The Big Easel was strongly recommended by friends. To date, we have enjoyed 2 of their Saturday Heat and Eat dinners this summer, devised for these pandemic times. Coincidentally, both of the meals were of a barbecue theme, both of which were excellent and distinct. This past Friday, Tim and Connie catered our wedding and did a spectacular job. They worked with us to create a truly memorable meal, with wines paired for each course. All was perfection and included scallops, salmon, wagyu beef as well as tenderloin, and the best carrot cake we have ever eaten! We will be back as often as we can manage it. The Big Easel is truly a destination restaurant. read more

A true gem in the north woods. The food is always ample and excellent. The atmosphere is wonderful. Always great entertainment. Even their take out is first rate. read more

This is by far the best place I've ever gotten to visit. The minute I walk through the door I felt like I was at home. Connie and Tim are fantastic hosts the food was amazing , they had live music and treated everybody like they were family. I had the crustless quiche for breakfast, which was fantastic, plus they had salad on the plate, which I never thought would accompany a breakfast food! I recommend this place, it's worth the drive. read more

Big Easel Gallery & Bistro - Yummy quiche - Restaurants Near Me - Wabeno, Wisconsin

Fine dining in the northwoods. Great atmosphere and decor in an old logging house. Also frequently have live music. read more

Big Easel Gallery & Bistro - Live music - Restaurants Near Me - Wabeno, Wisconsin

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Came for dinner Saturday night and returned for Sunday brunch 10 hours later. I love everything about this place. They're so kind and everything they touch is amazing - the cuisine, the aesthetic, the music, the imagination... Oh my goodness. Dinner, drinks, brunch - you can't go wrong. read more

This is my second visit to this restaurant. The food is exceptional with elegant appealing presentation. . I am a well versed cook that can only send rave reviews about the Big Easel. Highly recommend. And an added bonus is nice entertainment while dinning. Very friendly staff with eclectic, artistic, atmosphere. The scallops , salmon, cod, tenderloin, and lamb all received rave reviews. Reservations needed! read more

Not very impressed. The outside and inside are cluttered and the dining room is loud and claustrophobic. For as few people who were there, the service was terrible. The polenta presentation was odd and flavorless, the ricotta cakes mushy and bland. The tenderloin was uninspired and mediocre. Prices were moderate and wine was adequate. read more

This place is a hidden gem! We vacation in Lakewood during the summer and my parents came across it. We went last night and I was very surprised and impressed! The were extremely accommodating of my husband who has to eat gluten free and could make almost anything on the menu for him. The food was delicious and prepared very thoughtfully. The ambiance of the restaurant is also very cool! Would go again!! read more

they are wonderful people and love their caring heart to make there customers happy and pleased.

I've been remiss! Been meaning to write about this terrific and unexpected place for some time now, and every time we return for a Saturday night wonderful prix fixe Chef's Table dinner, I remember that I forgot! The geographically themed multi-course ( small plates like tapas) meal changes weekly, and is always top-notch. We've sampled French, German, Good Ole' BBQ, Spanish, and even a seafood extravaganza! The beef tenderloin and lamb chops have been spectacular. A good variety of affordable wines are offered, as well as cocktail fare. The highlight of the Saturday evening experience (as if the food wasn't enough fun!) is the variety of musical entertainers which are on the roster every Saturday night. We've been fortunate to hear a broad range of musicians there, which have spanned from the nationally well-known folk singers Skip Jones, and Bill Staines, to terrific local acoustical talent, to a critically acclaimed baritone vocalist doing jazz covers, Christiaan Smith. There is always something different to hear. Where else north of Chicago can you see this level of talent and have a fantastic meal in such an intimate setting? The owners, Connie and Tim, bring this outstanding experience to their eclectic gallery/ restaurant every Saturday night. They make each diner feel special and even have adjusted the meal for my dietary restrictions (gluten free). Don't miss this place. It's truly one-of-a kind. read more

We've been coming here for a number of years and are never disappointed. Creative menu, delicious food and friendly, gracious hosts. Not your typical "up north" fare. Personal small town experience not to be missed if you're in the area. We Connie and Tim and coming here! read more