This is a solid restaurant in Mellen, WI. There are not a ton of dining options, so we were a…read morecaptive audience. They have a fish fry on Friday nights which was delicious. My husband had pizza, which was good as well. The servers were very attentive and checked on us often. I would definitely come back if I were in the area.

The white fish sandwich was delicious and fantastic sweet potato fries. Great friendly service too.read more

We will drive to Herbster just to eat at The Cranberry again. I will dreaming about the maple…read moresriracha chicken sandwich and rosemary garlic fries. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu. Our server was so helpful and pleasant. They also have a full bar which is great. We opted for one of our favorite beers, Lake Superior Pale Ale from Earth Rider Brewing.

Someone had mentioned this place as having a dog friendly patio, so we stopped here for lunch after…read morea hike at Lost Creek Falls. The outdoor patio has a (distant) view of Lake Superior. While the patio is dog-friendly, you have to go inside to the bar to order your drinks and food and dogs aren't allowed in there. So, if you're traveling solo with your dog, be aware of this. I just left the car locked and running while I went in to order, put my placard down on a table outside, then went and grabbed the pup from the car. The Caesar Salad with chicken was lovely and had nice, crisp greens - not just the light colored watery lettuce, this had the medium and dark green goodness too. Still a little bland tasting, but it is a nice size and I ate the whole thing. The chicken on top of it was warm and freshly cooked, and absolutely delicious. I shared a piece of chicken and some lettuce with my pup and he likewise approved. It was a warm sunny day, so I ordered a Kentucky Mule to go along with my salad. Staff was a little busy with tables inside (lots of children at one table) so they forgot about my drink sitting on the bar. It came out just after my salad, so I just decided to make it my dessert instead of my appetizer :) Friendly staff and good food. If you're out this way, why not stop in and enjoy for yourself?

Clam Lake Classic!…read more 3.5 stars, but rounding up for the horseradish sauce! Clearly there are some issues with this place, but considering where it is (middle of nowhere and a 20 minute drive to your next best option), I'm willing to look the other way on certain things. First of all, the bar is awesome. There is LOTS of antler themed light fixtures, NRA-themed decor, and even some pro-Trump paraphernalia thrown in to remind you where you are. Aside from that, beer at the bar was cheap and conversation was good. We dined on a Saturday night suckered in by the temptation of smoked prime rib. After some discussion with the chef/owner, we discovered that there was no horseradish sauce in the house. Oh no!! Not to disappoint, the chef jotted off to the connivence across the road to pick some up. He whipped up a great sauce in a jiffy. Sorry, but Prime Rib is nothing without a good horseradish sauce! I loved the subtle smokiness of the meat. It had a great crust, but the cut was very fatty. For $24.95 with soup/salad bar, it was a bit pricey. At 16.95 I would not complain, but I suppose they gotta keep the lights on. For as up-north cool as the bar was, the dining room is pretty terrible. It could definitely stand some remodeling, but I think we all know that's not gonna happen.

Just had a hearty breakfast of eggs,pancakes, hash browns, bacon and coffee. Bring your appetite…read more The portion sizes are generous. One pancake filled an entire plate and was nearly 1" thick! Friendly staff and clean, convenient location across from gas station.

Good food, good atmosphere and good service. You know it's ok when the locals are hanging out…read more Prices are average $12-18. They have a decent bar with regular tables and high top tables. Service was really good!

Consistently delicious farm to table food. Friendly service. Cool interior. Convenient location…read moreoff of highway 13.

Probably the best boasted chicken I've ever had! Came with a side of mash potatoes and gravy…read more Server was very pleasant and attentive! Returned for the hamburger and fries. Also very good. Trying the pizza next, which looks very good. Plenty of seating. I hope to be a regular!

Well, I just wasted $8.50 on the worst Bloody Mary mix I've ever tried. Actually, the entire…read moreexperience was less than pleasant here. I walked up to the bar, was greeted by a woman with a sour look on her face, and ordered a non-alcoholic Bloody Mary. I asked for it to be spicy. I've been ordering these drinks with and without alcohol for about 40 years now: This was the only undrinkable one I've encountered. It tasted like Red Hot on the rocks. I took a couple of sips and had to go throw up in the bathroom. Not kidding. My stomach and mouth were on fire. I'm still sick over an hour later. The two people I was with ordered food and were happy with it. I only had this horrible drink. When the waitress came back a couple of times, my full drink sat in front of me. She didn't ask if something was wrong with it. The second time she came back to the table I told her she could take the drink, that it was not drinkable. She said their mix is hot. Understatement of the year! There aren't a lot of people up north who like things spicy. I, however, do. She was kind enough to leave the full glass and bring a bill for $8.50. I paid it. On the way out, I handed the full drink to the sour faced lady that had originally "greeted" me at the bar. I told her it was so hot that it was undrinkable. No offer of a refund. I told her it was a nice way to spend $8.50. Now I remember why we stopped going here.

Took our cousin out to dinner as we love the food & view of the Willow Flowage from this…read morerestaurant. Prices are reasonable, food & service is good & we were not disappointed. My husband & Cousin got the blacked blue cheese topped pork chops which was superb as usual. My husband's all time favorite. I got the honey glazed salmon which was wonderful. Both choices came with full salad bar with premium quality lettuce & 3 soup choices. Old fashions were tasty & I had a pink squirrel ice cream drink to top off the dinner. Unfortunately I missed taking pictures of our food but did take a picture of the very large tasty ice cream drink. As a side note if they have lasagna you should try it - homemade special family recipe that is very large & good.

It's one of my favorites and if it was up to me we would go here every night! It's totally off the…read morebeaten path from most of the main areas, but great food and I love the soup and salad bar. They are open 365 days a year, which is also amazing and the staff is always so nice. Sunsets are also amazing off their back seating area. Some of the highlights are their broasted chicken, ribs, blackened pork chops, and steaks. Overall really solid spot that you would never find unless you really looked for it!

Dropped by on our way through Iron Belt…read more It was a smaller space and very busy, but the bartender did her best. We had the cheese curds, siracha wings, Mac and cheese, and deluxe pizza. I would say the Mac and cheese was pretty good, and I enjoyed the thin crust on the pizza. The cheese curds were a little under done and the wings were not spicy, sadly.

Joany's is a real gem of a spot run by some of the nicest folks ever met. Now one reason my friends…read moreand I chose this spot is because the reviews kept saying silly panties - it's a shot, and Joany makes about 10 different types? Of course we tried them and did a shot with the owner, and they were amazing. The Bloody Mary with the shorty beer is such a great move - nice crisp pickled veggies and ice cold millers, YUM. The food was outstanding - blue cheese burger was so delicious made with quality meat. The REAL move here is the corned beef, which is housemade and my entire friend group inquired how to make it because it was stupendous. Great energy in the place, lots of sweet people drink and eat there and the owners are amazing.

When you wake up in the morning and immediately start talking about last night's meal- you know it…read morewas a great restaurant. I just can't believe I have never been here before when visiting Iron River. The setting and the view alone is worth a visit. Set on the edge of Deep Lake, get a window seat if you can to watch the sunset. It's not quite a supper club (which is okay!) but we still ordered Brandy Old-fashioned. Trust me- they make them well! I think we may have converted my cousin to making this her Wisconsin drink of choice based on no small part on this version. The menu is midwestern steak house with flair. I ordered one of the nightly specials- pecan encrusted walleye. It was so good. LIghtly breaded with hints of fennel- a combination I never would have thought of but it was so tasty. of course it was served with salad and a small loaf of bread- a great way to start a meal. THe dessert menu looked intriguing but we were stuffed- I took half my meal home and ate it for lunch the next day! Still tasty. I would add this to everyone's must stop list when in Northern Wisconsin

Great staff and service. Great cocktails. Definitely preferred place for dinner in the iron river…read morearea.

We have eaten breakfast at the The Robin's Nest countless times over the past 20 years! The food…read moreis consistently fabulous! The service is friendly and responsive. This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the north woods. I highly recommend the Bacon Ricotta Crepes.

If you are going out for breakfast in the north woods, this is the place to go. I don't think they…read moretake reservations but the wait was short and there are plenty of chairs to sit on outside. You can even order a bloody mary while you wait. The bloody mary was fabulous! Practically a meal itself. Really good mix and lots of garnish! I had the Wild Rice and Ham Omelette with crispy (ask for them crispy) hash browns and a side of pancakes. Lots of food, but you can always skip lunch. I loved the omelette, highly recommend. The pancake is plate size, I tried but could not finish it. The hash browns were perfectly cooked and seasoned.

The Bierstube Lounge is the "less formal" dining option at the Garmisch Resort. It's a great place…read moreto come in off the lake, have something to eat and grab a few beers. There's a lovely patio if the weather is nice. Things that I love about the Bierstube: *Moscow Mules available - properly served in copper mugs. Hell yes! *Great burgers. They're 1/2 lb, and never frozen. Above average fries too. *Cozy atmosphere - lots of warm wood and "lodge" decor. *Super friendly staffers. I've only ever had warm, pleasant service here. *Great fried cheese curds *Old timey slot machine that actually pays out quarters FYI - the Bierstube gets quite popular with boaters and vacationers so it might take a little time to get through a meal if you arrive after big groups. Also - the people watching is great. I saw a group of 8 middle aged peeps order giant Slippery Nipples (Baileys + Butterscotch Schnapps = baaarrrrff) and drink 'em down quite happily. Then a table of old guys played Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines on the jukebox. Good times. Good times.

Don't come in to this lounge expecting a quiet place to tuck away in a northwoods atmosphere and…read morehave a drink. People travel for several hours to get here, or hey, maybe they're just from a nearby golf course, but when they get here, they can be LOUD. That's OK though. It's entertaining to watch, and you CAN get good draft beer here (including German style beer) along with good wine, and some tasty appetizers and sandwiches. The lighting is warm and not too bright, and the walls are paneled in knotty pine. The staff generally works well together to make sure patrons are taken care of although during crowded times service can take a bit longer. The windows are large and look out onto the deck where seating is available, and just past that you have a great view of the lake. I dig it. And Joanna T is right, the slot machine is way cool.