The "Dark Forest", as grandpa would call it, is a jewel of the northwoods. Great food, excellent beer selection and good service. A rare combination north of Wausau. Authentic German fare, so satisfying. With Covid, they're doing curbside pick up. Order online and eat 30 minutes later. Seamless! read more

We loved this beer list and the food was delicious--my husband had the jagerschnitzel and I had the baked cod. This place is a well oiled machine. If I could change one thing -- the seasoning used on the cod was overly yellow and tasted like something you might get at the grocery store with a lot of MSG in it. The fries were also overly seasoned. But the fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce on the schnitzel was divine. Clearly there are some things made in house, and others that are outsourced... read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

Party of 9 420pm. Empty dining room Absolutely would not move a table to put our family together Jagersnitzel ok Steak sandwiches poor Pasta dish good Old grouchy prick at the podium, Won't visit here again. read more

Nice downtown restaurant, friendly service and fair prices. We decided to go there after viewing their website which featured German food. Once there we were told that the website is owned by someone else and the new owners couldn't make changes and no German food. Not sure if these new owners are very experienced in food service. Little things like the awkward way they served the food and drinks (hand over the top of the glass) seemed to suggest they're new at this Nonetheless, the food was excellent! Great selection of dishes and tap beer. I'd say give them some time to get things figured out and it'll be a great 5 star restaurant! read more

We came here around 5:15 pm on a Sunday. We were seated immediately, there were only 2 other tables. We ordered cheese curds which I felt were good but extremely greasy. My salmon was okay, I didn't like the garlic sauce on it. My entree came with a salad or for $1 more a soup. My husband's Mac and chicken was amazing. I should have ordered that. We ordered cheesecake for dessert. It was pretty good, but not worth the $10 price tag. I usually pay $7-$8 for a cheesecake of that size. Large selection of wine and beer. read more

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You should come in and support this place. There aren't a lot of places like this in the Northwoods. The food was great. I had the veal schnitzel and my wife had the salmon. It was prepared to order and delicious. The highlight was the Bruschetta appetizer. This was FANTASTIC! Not your normal bruschetta that you find everywhere else. Cheesy, balsamicy goodness. Anyway, we enjoyed our servicer Kat. She had great recommendations and a wonderfully positive attitude that is seldom found these days in the food industry. We need more places like this in the Northwoods so make sure you try it out! read more

We've been going to Black Forest for years. It's an absolute must if you're visiting Three Lakes. Tonight we had the Katsu Curry and the Bruschetta, which is relatively new to the menu. I enjoyed both. I do recommend getting extra bread for the Bruschetta. Our service was great all around. The whole staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - Katsu Curry - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

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Outstanding.  Some of the most outstanding hospitality we've experienced in the Northwoods.  Black Forest Pub & Grille was a real treat tonight.  From the engaging conversation with Collin and Mike at the historic Bar to the vivacious charm of our server Kat - our food and dining experience far surpassed our expectations.  My seared Salmon was perfect and the handmade fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp was buttery and creamy.  Make the drive as soon as you can, you'll be glad you did.  Ask for Mike & Kat to enjoy their enthusiasm and Northwoods hospitality. read more

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Just had a fabulous dinner! The Katsu Curry is one of my favorite dishes and the bruschetta is by far the best I've had in the Northwoods! Megan was our server and she did an outstanding job. We always enjoy our dinners at Black Forest. read more

Great Old World German atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Great German food! And... they have my favorite beer: Franziskaner Heffe Wiesse! Overall - an excellent dining experience! read more

Fried pickle intriguing and unique. I just kept coming back for more but also made us thirsty. Pretzel sticks are simple and good. Cheese is a little Spicy. Jagerschnitzel is where it's at! Chocolate Lava cake was also solid. Pizza was decent but I hold pizza to a high standard. Prolly the most expensive but best place in town I'd bet. read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - Jagerschnitzel and pizza. - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

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So happy this place opened up again. Food and cocktails-amazing! My only criticism-the big signs ALL over the bar stating that you could not sit at the bar unless you were 21. It's a supper club in the Northwoods​ of Wisconsin- give me a break. Not a fan of being told 'No' my 16 year old couldnt sit at the bar with us while we have a before dinner drink. Honestly, its a deal breaker for me and will probably frequent other establishments instead as a result. I've been going to supper clubs with my family since I was a kid and at no time was I ever not welcome to sit with my family for a pre or post dinner drink. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go "up north". I've never had a bad meal or bad service. I can't even believe I've never written a review for them before. If you love a good pork shank, like I do, this is definitely the place to go! They are huge! I always order them with spetzel instead of the potatoes they come with. That's just a matter of preference. I love spetzel. The service is always down to earth friendly. Families, elderly couples, and everyone in between, enjoy eating meals here. I have to go at least once a year! read more

Great service and delicious food. Their Friday night fish fry is so tasty! I ordered the perch which came with red cabbage (subbed the potato), cole slaw, and homemade rye bread. read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - Perch dinner - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

It was a great restaurant since I was brought there as a child up until they closed in 2022. So sad.

Closed for good. What a shame. Like so many others in the area. Nobody wants to work anymore it seems.

Really great experience at this German Northwoods gem in Three Lakes. Loved the atmosphere. Bar is gorgeous with the wood and German steins. They have a variety of German dishes and several other items for kids and those that don't love German food as I do. Service was friendly. I had a great time. read more

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Great food and service, Rachel did a fabulous job! I recommend the steak salad with blue cheese. Delicious!

This is our go-to restaurant. German-style food is delicious. Specialized drinks are unique & delicious. The subdued lighting and decorations create a relaxing atmosphere. Waitstaff is superb--especially Rachel: we love her. Fish fry is delicious, crème brûlée is out of this world! Sad though that the Yumwich is off the menu. if you are visiting Three Lakes, the Black Forest is a place you must not miss!! read more

This place has such exciting options, you can't go wrong with either one. My kids enjoyed all the varieties offered on the kids menu. Delicious food, excellent selection of beer on tap and a little arcade area in the back. Can you ask for anything more?? Excellent service. Terrific food. We're coming back. read more

Yagerschnitzil and black and blue salad---YUM! (Also, Coca-Cola from abroad--more sugar--amazing). Medium rare done to perfection! The service did not miss a beat here..if I could say anything --this beautiful place also has traditional WI fare as well--cheese curds, pizza, burgers, brandy old fashions. Just go and enjoy! read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - Black and blue salad (beef tenderloin) YUM! Medium Rare! - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

We decided to try black forest grill because of the online reviews. We were pleasantly surprised when we came in because of the interesting atmosphere and architecture. The experience continued with the menu: extremely traditional German dishes along side of traditional Northwoods and American Biestro favorites. We decided try to try the perch fish fry - which turned out to be amazing, best in the Northwoods. The German cuisine was thoroughly authentic and compromised nothing. Service was very pleasant very friendly and helpful in every way. I highly recommend the Black Forest!! read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - Goulash with Spatzel - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

This place is outstanding! Haute cuisine in northern Wisconsin. The owner is a highly awarded chef from Germany who worked in upper end restaurants in Atlanta before buying Black Forest at an auction. The food is simply outstanding. Nothing else like it in the north woods. By the way, the chef and his highly competent bar manager are contracted by Augusta National Golf Club for food and beverage services during the Masters tournament. read more

Really fabulous time! Service was awesome. The food was wonderful. I got the salmon, which comes with a salad. I asked that they serve it all together, and I kind of made a salmon salad. The spinach was also delicious. My sister got some sausage thing that I can't spell, but she said it was to die for. The sour krout was adored by all. Drinks are pricey, but they were well liked. I just had iced tea, but it was even surprisingly good. Our server was attentive, personable, and timely. Everything was accurate and cooked as requested. The place was clean, including the restrooms. We're not from here, but would definitely come back, if in the area. I highly recommend! read more

Love the European feel of this restaurant. The import beer selection is on point and the spätzle and Yagerschnitzil are worth the drive. The professional staff is something to take note as well. You don't see that kind of service in the Nortwoods. read more

Fantastic restaurant! The menu is a perfect mix of authentic German and pub classics. We visited the Black Forest twice during our vacation in Three Lakes. The fish fry (North Sea style) is the best we've ever had. The salads are delicious and full of creative organic vegetables (like organic pea shoots) locally sourced from Evergood Organic Farm in Sugar Camp. Salad protein is perfectly cooked and seasoned like it would be for an entree. Plus there is an additional family restroom to ease travel with children. read more

Being from Three Lakes, my family has fond memories of the Black Forest: from my parents working there, and a few family friends being owners of the place-- I admittedly have some high expectations. My family went there last night, on a Monday (the hardest day to get a great dinner in the Northwoods) and were delightfully surprised by all the awesome German food offered on the menu. We ordered a mix of things and we LOVED the Pork & Beef tips with spaetzle. The German red cabbage that came with the wiener schnitzel had incredible flavor, and I stole most of it off of my in-laws plate. The potato pancakes were also really good. Overall: the new ownership didn't disappoint. All the German food we had was great. All the non-german items were ok. The beer menu was great, and had more local options which I was very excited to try. Also: service was quick and nice. FYI: Kitchen closes at 9 on Mondays. read more

It has been over a year since my last visit to the Black Forest and my wife and I thought we would try it again. As I said in my previous review I used to love the Black Forest and something happened last year to change my opinion of it. So....here we go! So we arrived and were seated right away as always since we eat early. Honestly I wish they were opened earlier than 4:00 PM (for if we wanted to go there for lunch) but that is not the point. So the wait staff was friendly and took our drink orders immediately. Already a step up from last time. So we ordered out food. As always..the Nachos were on our mind and they came out fast and were just as good as in the past. As for the entree both my wife and I got the Hot Roast Beef Sammich (Italian Beef, French Dip, or whatever). It came out in a great and timely manner and was delicious. Maybe one of the best meals I had all weekend. Kudos to the people at the Black Forest...not only was the service improved but the food quality took a huge step up...or back to what it used to be. I am happy to improve my previous review! read more

October 2103 - Closed The Memorial Day trip to Three Lakes wouldn't have been complete without a visit to the Black Forest for Friday night fish fry. We had Canadian walleye - both deep fried and walleye broiled with lemon and pepper. Coupled with potato pancakes and a draft weiss beer, it was deluxe. read more

Yay, this place is really good! The inside is very cozy and the service was great. I'll start with the one negative piece - the salads we got with our meals weren't very fresh. My boyfriend's had some brown lettuce in it, which should never be served to customers. It was pretty disappointing. Okay, onto the positive - the main entrees. I have traveled pretty extensively around Germany and eastern Europe, and I was very impressed with their recipes. Everything was extremely authentic. My boyfriend had the Rahm Gulasch mit Spatzle, and I had the Winzerpfanne Geschnetzeltes. The Gulasch was cooked perfectly - the sauce was super rich and perfect mixed with the spatzle. My dish was also delicious, almost like a German style pasta dish. The sauce wasn't too rich which was good because the portion was huge! I would eat both of these dishes again in a heartbeat. We ordered a Lava Cake for dessert (because why not) and it was really yummy. Cooked perfectly! read more

We got there quite late in the evening but because we called ahead they were pleasant and served us! The food was great - homemade pretzels, amazing spatzle, and yummy apple strudel! read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - Amazing Apple strudel with ice cream! - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

I LOVE this place! I love their salmon salad, chicken in the woods wrap (with mushrooms), cheese curds with lingonberry jelly, their white chicken pizza, and many many more! This is my go-to restaurant in the area because I know it will be quality ingredients with a flavorful result. For anyone looking for something other than deep fried food in the northwoods, this is well worth the visit! read more

Great serving, Rachel has been our waiter both time. Her smile and great serving is constant. Great food, beautiful place and great old fashions. read more

The food here was terrific! We came here for dinner and most of us either had some sort of steak or stuffed chicken or salmon . It was high quality meats ...very tender. The sauces were definitely homemade..and the mashed potatoes were spectacular. The service was very good. Would definately come back. Our only wish is that they had dinner rolls or a breadbasket with the salads . read more

Food was very good, service was not. Had to wait forever for our drinks to arrive, the waitress forgot the beer glass. She probably could have got us for a second round, but was too late. The meal was done. read more

Excellent food, terrible portion sizes (at least on the fish fry) and terrible wait times. Hour to be seated, 40 minutes for food and received 4 fried fish bites! Each piece of fish was easily eaten in two bites. Were told they were busy since 4:30pm and that's why they couldn't keep up. Then asked if it's always like this and they responded with yes! In conclusion, if you have time to kill, want good food but aren't that hungry..... this is your place!! read more

Black Forest Pub & Grille - American Near Me - Three Lakes, Wisconsin

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This place is amazing. Great food, nice cozy atmosphere and excellent wait staff. They brought toys and snacks for our kids which was a nice touch. The chicken sandwich was awesome and my husband had a pork chop straight from heaven, we will visit every time we visit our second home in the North Woods. read more

Excellent German restaurant! The Wiener Schnitzel and french fries were perfect. My 85 year old mother-in-law said the Kaiser burger was the best she has ever eaten. She was a world traveler and has had the best in the past. My family has a lot of food allergies and the waitress was patient and perfectly accurate. No one had a bad reaction to wheat or dairy later that night. The chef had to have used perfectly clean pans for just their meals so there would be zero cross contamination. The homemade salad dressings were excellent. The service was excellent. They have all of the items needed for a German restaurant: German bier, atmosphere, architecture, history, pictures, etc... I have been to Germany over a dozen times and have eaten at most of the German restaurants in North America. The food at this restaurant is as good or better than ANY German restaurant I have ever been. I don't take the time to write reviews like I should since I travel extensively. I wrote this one because if you are anywhere in the vicinity; this restaurant is worth the journey. read more

Please be aware this restaurant is under new ownership since I last reviewed it. I miss some of the old menu items such as the ranch dressing, Steaks, and burgers. The menu is now German. I highly recommend the Schnitzel and pork dishes on the menu. The mashed potatoes are amongst the best I have ever had. They did a nice job on the remodel and now have air conditioning. read more

Love the Black Forest white chicken pizza and some nice fried pickles as an appetizer. It has such a family feel when you walk in. I also enjoy a nice German mule on the weekends with my buddies. Sunday's brunch is also a must! read more