As a winemaker in California wine country, I'd rank Mary Kate's right up there with the best wine…read morebars in San Francisco or Napa--at a fraction of the price. Their selection is outstanding: a well-balanced mix of familiar, high-quality domestic wines (think Cakebread, Caymus, Ken Wright), rare gems you'll almost never spot on a by-the-glass list (like an incredible Royal Tokaji Furmint from Hungary), and top-tier premium vintages (including Kathryn Hall and Will Harlan). The best part? Almost every wine--except the ultra-premier vintages--is available in 2 oz pours, making it easy to explore without committing to a full glass. I have no idea how they keep so many bottles perfectly fresh (magic? generous amounts of Argon?), but it works. The décor nails the theme, the staff are warm and knowledgeable, and the small plates are thoughtfully chosen to complement the wines. A must-visit for anyone who loves exploring wine without breaking the bank.

Delightful place! Great flight menu that changes seasonally! Bread with oil bowl provided a nice…read morebalance with the wine. Helpful and knowledgeable servers. Great vibe with live music!!

I've been here twice now - first time the wait was ridiculously long (over an hour) but it was a…read moreFriday night and the place was getting busy. They have a great selection of games for people to play at the table which for us with kids was so nice!! Second time we ordered food to go and picked it up via boat parked under the bridge. The food both times were great - no complaints! The ceasar salad, the chicken sandwich, their Friday night fish - all good! I also tried the cherry beer but did not like it. I am not a big beer drinker so It tasted like NyQuil to me (but my MIL who is also not a beer drinker likes it) so to each their own!

I would give zero stars if I could. We waited over two hours for our food -- checked in multiple…read moretimes, and still didn't receive it for another 30 minutes after that. Absolutely ridiculous. When we finally asked our server about it, she casually mentioned she'd "take a discount off" instead of comping the meal -- as if waiting nearly three hours for food was somehow acceptable. The lack of urgency, accountability, or even basic hospitality was astonishing. Riverstone clearly has no regard for their guests' time or experience. Save yourself the frustration and go literally anywhere else.

Great place when it was open. Loved the food, owners, bartenders, tapas food and drinks. They…read morealways had great entertainers. Its now closed, for special events only.

Why haven't I been here before??? I come up to Minocqua a few times a year and haven't yet come…read morehere. Unsure why though, because this place was great!! The prices are good, and the drinks are even better. I got a huge glass of fantastic sangria for only $8! We also ordered the pita and hummus tapa, which was so so good. And it came with a LOT of pita (much appreciated). The music inside is awesome, and the aesthetic is really cool. I loved all the paintings. Service was a bit slow when we came...but because of how long we had to wait they comped our drinks so I can't complain at all. That was so nice of them to do! Overall an awesome place, I will definitely come back here every time I visit.

We were in town for a ski race and looking for a little adult time. Catalyst was the perfect place…read more Good wine and delicious snacks. Visitors serve themselves from a nifty wine dispenser--taste, 1/2 pour, or full glass. I would definitely add this place to every trip to Rhinelander. Thank you to the most helpful local who made this recommendation!!!

Such a fun experience. Can't wait to go back again! The taste, half glass and full glass options…read moreled me to try wines I wouldn't have normally ordered, and I liked one I never would've tried otherwise! It was a really nice place to try!

For the past several years my wife and I have been heading up to Boulder Junction in the late…read moresummer to visit family and enjoy the really, really nice bike trails. We usually stay in town at one of the motor lodges and frequent the local establishments for food and drink. One place we hit at least once is McGann's Pub and Wine Bar. It is run by a couple, Denny and Ellen, in what was a residence at some point. The wine bar is in the lower level with a bar and tables spread through out. There is also an outdoor patio. The owners are transplants from the Chicago area and some of the decor shows their roots (Chicago Cubs stuff, I am a White Sox fan :)). The place is very relaxing and laid back with a mixture of locals and out of towners clientele. A great place to meet people while enjoying a glass of wine or a beer. They make their own thin crust pizzas which also show their Chicago roots. Great pizza! It may take some time to get as Denny makes each pizza with love.

Great little wine bar and cafe, with a good selection of beers as well. Friendly owners, and a…read morecouple of Golden Retrievers to greet you. Big Packer fans too!

We have been here a few times now, and we are consistently…read moreimpressed by the customer service. We love the decor and vibe is fun. It's always especially fun when they have live music. The specialty cocktails are excellent (probably the best espresso martini in town). We had a small charcuterie board and it was beautifully presented and delicious.

What a wonderful experience! Great service, great cocktails and great atmosphere! We loved it!read more

I believe our waitress name was pam? She was so helpful and friendly- we had a large group and…read moreweren't able to get a reservation till late in the evening- The food was great I got the ribs and bread pudding- both I would order again! They offered three kinds of old fashions which I had never heard of before one with sprite and one with squirt? They had bread and crackers with cheese and olive tapenade as well which was great! I'll be back when I'm in town again

Great food and service. One of the best restaurants in the area. Highly recommend…read moreWe will be back again next year.

Great food, good service. We had cheese fondue and smoked pork belly, both delicious. We highly…read morerecommend it.

Food was amazing as was the service! Can't wait to come back! I sat at the bar and enjoyed a cup of…read morechicken orzo soup, a delicious Moscow mule and their steak bowl. Everything was fresh and so tasty. The owner's nephew was even playing beautiful music on the keyboard.

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

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

The best cheese curds and wild rice soup in the Minocqua area…read more Seriously you need to try the wild rice soup. It's the best I have ever had. Anytime we come to the area we grab some. They have a great selection of beers including a nice amber one that was smooth. Cheese curds were melty and super hot. The best way to eat them. Son had a burger that he inhaled. You can't go wrong with a meal at the whale.

Terrible customer service. Was told an hour wait, we walked to the town area to kill time and they…read moretext after 30 mins saying our tables ready. We hustle back to get seated and the woman says " you need your full party here" we had 5/6 people. (No of this was communicated when we agreed to the wait) They give you a 5 min window to return, our 6th person arrived 1 min late and the woman gave our table to another group that just walked in. They offered us to wait for another table. The place is an absolute joke.