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...

Decided to branch out from the usual Fish Fry spot to check out White Tail's since getting a new…read morechef. We went for a decently early dinner and were able to make reservations as well which made it very convenient. We were seated promptly and our waitress was very kind. I also appreciate a place that knows how to make a good old fashioned and has a nice salad bar! That's the true north woods experience. White Tail remains absolutely beautiful and charming as it always has, this building is historic and there's truly nothing like the ambiance in there especially with the live piano. The Ahi Tuna small plate was delicious. I wouldn't consider it a "small plate" it was huge. There is no skimping on portions here, that's for sure. Two of us decided on the Perch Fish Fry, and the other opted for the Cod. I can speak on the Perch because that's what I had. It was seasoned perfectly, not too breaded, and it was HOT. My only minor complaint is that there were a lot of bones that I had to pick out/be careful not to eat. For my side I got the cheesy grits and I haven't stopped thinking about them since. They are by far in the top 5 most delicious things I've ever had in my entire life lol. I tried a piece of the cod, the fish is good but I'm personally not a fan of the batter breading, or the type of fries White Tail serves. Finished the night off with a Brandy Alexander but was kicking myself after I saw that the Banana Banshee is back on the menu. I came here a few years ago before the new ownership and asked for one and they didn't do that at the time, so I'll definitely be getting that the next time we come in.

Used to love this place.... Went today and oh my. It was bad. The food was not good. The dining…read moreroom was almost completely empty and yet everything moved slowly. Our waitress was delightful! To be honest for the price we paid, we were heartily disappointed. We will not be returning. Also, when I called for a reservation, I asked for 7 people at 5:30. She told me that wouldn't work but they could do 6. Seriously? There was no one there! Ugh

Average Chinese buffet but food is hot and fresh. The ambiance is quiet with servers and staff…read moremostly ignoring customers in the sense that you are not necessarily greeted when entering or leaving the restaurant. They are quick to pick your plate up off the table and to give you your bill, almost like they don't want you sitting there too long to go back for seconds. They have a soft serve ice cream machine but it was out of order. I didn't take any desserts but others in our party did and they were average. They seemed to have a steady business on a Sunday afternoon. I would go back if I had a craving for Chinese as the food is satisfactory. Drinks are not included with the buffet.

My favorite place to eat in Minocqua :) plenty of options from the buffet for dine in or take out…read more They typically also have a (very basic) sushi roll available at their cold bar which I appreciate. Also plenty of little desserts that especially kids seem to enjoy. My favorite is a little fried bun they have that gives a donut vibe (pictured in carry out pic). Building is maybe a bit old and could use some love but it doesn't impact the food quality. Staff is small, they seat you and check on you periodically but don't expect to be waited on like a traditional restaurant. They come to drop off your check about the time you finish your first plates but that does not mean you need to rush out right away!

We are visiting friends who live near Eagle River and we are staying in an RV park in St Germain…read moreand as many restaurants over in this area are closed on Sunday they chose Manny's Parkside for our dinner This is actually a patio behind the restaurant with open seating and a huge bar. They also had live music on a Sunday night and they have a big side grassy area where they have games set up, we even saw a a sand volleyball set up so there's plenty to keep everyone busy for a while They did have printed menus at the table, but you order everything through a QR code that is then sent to the attached food truck. You will get a text when your order is ready and then you pick it up from the food truck, it is all packed to go in a paper bag. I had the Sofrito chicken bowl and my husband had a double cheeseburger. While the food was good, I found it pretty pricey. The bowl was chock full of rice and beans first, but I will say the chicken was incredibly tasty, there just wasn't a ton of it. Husband was happy with his Smashburger and fries. You then get your drinks separately from the bartender. There is no table service, we had to borrow a rag from the bartender to wash our table off The experience was pleasant enough, but without table service, the food and drinks were pretty pricey. We ended up spending over $80 for what is basically food truck food, a glass of wine and a beer. It's a popular place though with plenty to do

Great place to listen to music and have a good time…read more Worst bartenders of all time. Been there 3-4 times this summer and had the same experience every time. Not sure why they are always so pissed off. It's not like they are working at a beautiful lake side bar or anything.

Excellent service and menu options for dockside dining. After figuring out we could order online…read moreinstead of over the phone, we pulled up via pontoon and our order for 10 was ready. The fried walleye sandwich was excellent, sides like the fries and cheese curds were huge and were shared amongst our group. Overall, White Oak Grill is an excellent easy play to dock if you are in need of Lakeside dining!

The wife and I went here for a special dinner and had delicious 10 ounce tenderloins cooked…read moreperfectly the meal came with choice of soup or salad, choice of potato and a vegetable. We had a very friendly and helpful waiter named Michael who also explained that all their meats are bathed in the Sous Vide method which makes the steaks tender and juicy. Can't wait to get back there!

After seeing so many people rave about this place on Facebook, my family and I decided to give it a…read moretry. We made a reservation for three on 7/8/26 at 6:30 p.m. We arrived around 6:20 p.m. and waited by the "Please Wait to Be Seated" sign, but no one acknowledged us. After standing there for about five minutes, someone finally came over, checked us in, and told us they were just getting our table ready. Unfortunately, that took another 30 minutes. We weren't seated until around 7:00 p.m. We're used to waiting and completely understand that the busy summer season can be overwhelming for small businesses. That said, having a reservation made the wait a bit more frustrating since we expected our table to be ready closer to our reservation time. To make matters worse, a party of about 15 that had been drinking at the bar was seated in the same dining room shortly after we were. They filled nearly the entire space, their kids were running around, and the only air conditioning unit in the restaurant was turned off by them when they sat down. The room quickly became incredibly hot, loud, and uncomfortable. It honestly got to the point where I felt like I might pass out. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, and I have nothing but positive things to say about her service. The food was a mixed experience. The standout items were the complimentary bread with the olive spread, which was delicious, and the mussels appetizer. We were pleasantly surprised by the generous portion, and the broth was so flavorful it was almost drinkable. It really just needed a few slices of crostini or grilled bread to soak up every last bit. The entrées, however, were just average. I know better than to order carbonara in the Northwoods, but I decided to give it a chance anyway, hoping I'd finally be proven wrong. Unfortunately, I wasn't. This wasn't really a carbonara. It was much closer to an Alfredo sauce, lacked the rich flavor you'd expect, and included ingredients like spinach that aren't part of a traditional carbonara. The fish served on top, however, was cooked well and nicely seasoned. Overall, Anthony's was a one-and-done experience for us. While it may be a solid option for the area, the combination of the delayed seating, uncomfortable dining environment, and underwhelming entrées left us with little desire to return.

Ambiance was very nice - was the previous train station depot. Family was a hall of fame musky…read morefisherman with many mounts & pictures to look at. Service was good. Food was very high quality & pricey. I got the lobster cakes / mashed potatoes with spinach with maple syrup dressing & hubby got a steak. Steak was ok, lobster cakes were good & spinach salad was outstanding.

Rustic ambience Unique menu…read moreSensational food The server was very nice (thank you Lexi!) I ate the food so fast! Can't beat the decor here Really good drinks On top Alternative breadstick Dinning was fantastic Humongous menu Astonishing Unique menu Scrumptious cheese curds

Rustic Roadhause isn't fast but it sure is good. The place was packed & a bit understaffed when we…read morevisited but our waitress was doing fantastic considering all that. We got the Cheese Curds, Pizza, Luau Chicken Sandwich, and Gyro --and everything was solid. The cheese curds were a standout, perfectly crispy.

I rarely give 5 stars....very few places live up to that honor…read more That being said, Backwaters does live up to the 5 star rating. Plenty of parking, out of town a bit so traffic is less. Overlooking the Wisconsin River, a nice location. Some knotty pine interior finishes but not to much to be to woody. We had fish fries, which were excellent. The menu was very ample and varied. One of the owners, Richard, was bartending and was very friendly and accommodating. Many folks patronize the restaurants in town, this place is well worth the few mile drive out of town. A lot bigger than it appears from the outside. Two large rooms with plenty of seating. If you do not try Backwaters, you are missing out!

Never opened No food on menu anymore…read more Currently closed and for sale and has a huge price tag on it I don't think there's ever gonna be any interested buyers