The food and service were amazing. This isn't a fancy place but it's a great place to settle up…read moreNorth in the woods for a country breakfast, good coffee, and down home courteous service. The portions are a great value. The restaurant was clean and family friendly. It was a bright placed to sit and chat on a rainy day before a long trip home after a convention. Wisconsin's North woods matter your still and breathe. This place made you glad you took the time to slow down.

We had a great experience at this location in Minocqua recently. We had the BBQ chicken wrap and…read morefries. We also had the corn beef, hash eggs, Benedict, which was an extremely generous person and very tasty. Alyssa M. was very attentive in her service, friendly, and a nice cadence of service. This restaurant tends to be quite busy, so maybe plan not to go at the peak demands of either the breakfast or lunch meal hours. Very clean environment and generous portions, and a great value.

Fantastic rooftop with great views! Loved the waterfront…read moredining. Our server was nice. We ordered drinks and an app to start. The drinks were good. I got the Wisco-Rita as it had northern waters whiskey, most of their other cocktails have rail alcohol. Unfortunately the appetizer came out with our meal which we ordered our main food later. This was disappointing as we would not have ordered it. We got the spinach and artichoke dip which was not anything special, would not recommend. I got the buffalo chicken wrap for dinner and was asked grilled or crispy chicken. I ordered crispy and was misled, it was really just breaded chicken and was not crispy. The side or ranch was missing and had to flag server down to get that. Only thing special about this place is location and view.

The burger was pretty average overall. The avocado on it unfortunately wasn't very good and didn't…read moreadd much to the sandwich. The fries were good - crispy and exactly what you'd want alongside a burger. The real reason to come here is the atmosphere. We sat on the rooftop on a gorgeous evening, and the vibes were unbeatable. Great setting for drinks, chatting, and enjoying the weather. I'd come back for the rooftop experience more than the food itself.

Five from past dining experiences. Currently a 0. Not…read morebecause of anything wrong, but rather that they are undergoing a major renovation. They currently are not open. If you liked the food head north a bit to the Five1 on 51 North across from Culver's. Many of the Boathouse's favorites there. I'll try to remember when the Boathouse reopens and post here.

To start with, the place is very cool on the inside. It has an amazing antique bar, and just as the…read morename says, boat memorabilia everywhere. The staff was terrific, too. Our server, Leah, was very pleasant and met our every need. I'm extremely picky about tartar sauce and she brought me out plenty to try and then when I loved it, more to enjoy with their excellent fries. I thought it was the best I've ever had in a restaurant. We all enjoyed our meal and my daughter loved her Fettuccine Alfredo especially. My walleye sandwich was incredible, too, especially since that tartar sauce was so phenomenal. One thing that really caught my eye was how hard the hostess was working. I don't think I've ever seen someone of her generation with such an amazing work ethic. It was kind of fun to watch her do her thing. If I had a company of my own locally, I would definitely be working to hire her. I didn't get her name, a d she looked awfully young to own the place. She acted as if she did, however. Amazing!

My husband and I were in the area on vacation and asked our fishing guide for a local place that…read morewas good. We were glad he recommended this bar. We split the Mexican Street Dip and a taco pizza. We were either really hungry or it was just plain good-I think it was both. Service was excellent and we really liked the vibe the place was giving off. Will definitely return when we come back to the area.

Has the classic up north bar vibe for sure. It was very busy for lunch on Thursday which i thought…read morewas a good sign but the food looked better than it was. Most of the food came out relatively cold which was a let down but the French onion soup was 10/10. They also had a lot of good beers on tap. If I were to go back, it would probably be for drinks.

Beautiful venue The food is uneven and the menu never really…read morechanges I'd recommend sitting outside with a cocktail and an appetizer

Make reservations ahead of time. We tried to get in here twice and I guess the 3rd time is the…read morecharm. Note that they have downtime in the fall so be sure to check their hours in their website. Upon entering the parking lot you feel like you're entering an enchanted forest with lights and an outdoor fire pit greeting you. We were warmly welcomed by the hostess and we were immediately seated. We were out kim an addition which had ample windows facing out to the lighted trees. Our waitress was very attentive and we were started with a relish tray. It was skimpy compared to what you use to get at supper clubs but appreciated as a comp. We received our meals with a comp loaf of bread. I'm GF so passed on the bread. My husband said it was average and appreciated. He had the prim rib and I had a tenderloin steak with mushrooms and garlic mashed potatoes which the first couple of bites in the end was chewy but as I moved to the next bites it was very tender. I enjoyed the Hungarian mushroom soup and my husband enjoyed his clam chowder. We were too full for dessert and I took 1/2 of my meal home to enjoy for lunch the next day. We didn't try any cocktails. We would go back to try more menu items, maybe something light so a dessert could be enjoyed.

We had SO much fun at Outback 51! We went during the day, around 4:30, so it was empty enough that…read morewe were able to go in the corner and social distance at our two tables. I had to knock it down a star because there were literally ZERO Covid precautions. We're from the city and used to wearing masks everywhere and we walked in with masks on and everyone looked at us like we were crazy. Not even the bartenders or servers were wearing masks even though there's a state mandate. Other than the safety aspect, it was genuinely a great time. Everyone was very friendly and there was live music and karaoke. It was definitely a small town dive bar feel and was an absolute blast. We were mostly there for drinks, but we did get the spinach and artichoke dip as a snack and it was delicious! There was also a really nice patio out back that had games.

Ok, I've seen many advertisements for this bar and grill. I've wanted to try it and had my…read moreopportunity the other night. What a mistake. I'll just tell you this. If I would have seen this before eating I would have walked out. The men's restroom is across the hallway fron the kitchen. Cases of canned goods were at the end of the hall just a few feet away. The men's room was atrocious. A large open garbage can was there for used paper towels. It was only a quarter full yet half of the floor was covered with the used paper towels. Thw worst part of it is that in a corner of the room was a big puddle of urine. It smelled so bad in there. The mens room was obviously frequented by the half dozen drunk patrons at the bar. They didn't bother us or other patrons in yhe dining area but their banging beer bottles on the bar, extremely loud conversation and occasional chanting should have proved that their service should have been cut off. But the blonde bimbo bartender obviously saw nothine but more tips with more beers. I give this joints a Minus 5. Never again for the Outback on 51 in Woodruff WI.

Nice stop in the lake, a decent amount of boat parking. Inside is small and the outside area is…read morevery nice on the water, great views and lots of boat traffic. The staff as attentive to our table and quick. The drink menu was big. The daiquiri and pina colada were from a smoothie machine and not super frozen so on a hot day it doesn't last long. I got the chicken bacon ranch wrap with sweet potatoes fries. The sweet potato fries were good but feel like missing a dipping sauce with them. The wrap was a good portion, I prefer a little more sauce. The fish fry plate was big, 3 pieces of fish. The batter was crispy. The corn bread was yummy.

Fun place on the water. Good food but not inexpensive. Service was friendly but not particularly…read morefast. Must be patient. Sat outside close to the dock, was a beautiful sunny day and not too hot. Wifey had a salad with grilled chicken. Looked very good and ended up as part of the clean plate club. Friends had pulled pork sliders which looked very good. Three small rolls with pork, cole slaw and a dressing. Fourth adult had fish tacos with side of fries. Fish portion was modest. One child had beef tacos, must not have been very good because only a half was eaten. Child number two had a corn dog and fries. Can't complain about the food, but the prices were a little high for what we received. Recommend as a great place to stop while on the lake but would not journey there for other meals.

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.

Empty tables in the bar area, empty tables in the dining area, empty tables on the outside deck and…read morethe elderly rude hostess told us it would be an hour wait. I am not standing around for an hour while there are plenty of empty tables everywhere. Thanks

Don't often visit German restaurants. I have to say I was pretty pleased with this one. I had the…read morebrat with a side of potato salad. It was very sizable and delicious. The service was very good and it was fun to watch the waitress come to the table with three big mugs of root beer in one hand I won't say it actually made me feel like I was in Germany, but it was a lot of fun. They have outdoor seating in the back but we ate inside. Totally worth the visit if you want something different!

Unfriendly/rude bartender Saturday. Even though tables were seated inside, they said they weren't…read moreseating inside. Not sure if staff was light, but his tone and message were not friendly.

Popped in for breakfast and it did not disappoint! There was one waitress who could run circles…read morearound anyone. She was friendly, personable, and speedy. Food was excellent! Our drinks never ran dry. We had barely finished our breakfast before we started discussing a return for dinner that night.

Excelltt food and friendly service. We stopped for breakfast and are glad we did! The pancakes are…read moredelicious and the size of dinner plates.