Twilight supper club had great bluegill fish fry. I loved the ribs with cranberry bourbon bbq…read moresauce, too! The veal parmigiana was great also!

This place was hopping. We were so lucky to get a table at 5 pm on July 4th…read more Greeted by the super friendly owner who led us to one of the last few open tables. So personable and funny. Love that this place had a salad bar and soup with entree. That is a rare find anymore. Waitstaff was outgoing and fun. Still cannot believe how fast our food came. I got the almond crusted walleye. I have never had a piece of walleye that big at a restaurant. Accompanied by fresh cut fries. Well worth the price and happy I got this one. My husband shared some of his fish fry. Nice light batter. This is exactly what we wanted at an up north supper club while in the area. Thank you for the great experience! Live music outside too the night we were there. If you are looking for a great find this is it.

We come up once a year or so- guys trip to snowmobile. One in our group- his dad grew up in WI and…read morealways spoke so highly of supper clubs. So we go here- it's now a tradition. The service is great. The food is spectacular. Love the inside- feels like a cabin in the snowy mountains.

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

I have been going to the northwoods for 20+ years. Recently we rolled into watersmeet and the…read moregrocery store in town was closed. We were pretty hungry so we hit the Bear Trap. What the heck this is a supper club on steroids. My son and I were able to be seating at the bar. He had the kids cheeseburger, I had side of Brussels, the beef tip appetizer, and the blue cheese wedge. Wow that wedge salad was amazing- the bacon was perfect, blue cheese great and it had a French dressing sauce as well. I have never had a wedge served that way and it was great. My son's cheeseburger was amazing.They use the left over meat from trimmings. Our server (perhaps owner I should have asked) said they don't want to be a burger place. Well I hear you but that kids burger was amazing. The beef tips were fantastic- great Dijon mustard sauce. It was a great meal! Crowd was up north Chicago style- but man the food is stellar. Make a reservation- this is a gem. I was enjoying it so much I forgot to take pictures!

Outstanding restaurant nestled among the cabins. Unexpectedly good…read more Arrived without a reservation at 7:45 p.m. on a Saturday night. Packed. Waited 20 minutes or so for a seat to open up at the bar. Service was skilled and friendly. Martini made just right. Split pea soup possibly the best I've ever had. Bone-in rib eye steak not on the menu but was the special. Very good.

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...

I haven't been here in the past five years until recently since my brother suggested we stop by…read more Our server was very lovely, the dining area was simple with a great lake view, and the food was actually astounding. Seriously can't get the cherry chipotle bbq wings out of my head. Would recommend this place to anyone!

My brother and I really enjoyed our meal. The smoked vinegar and salt chicken wings were perfect…read moreand among the best I've had. Ty my were very sensitive to my gluten free needs and had many options for me. The waitress was fantastic. And the view is outstanding. Don't miss this 'best of the UP' spot.

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

Absolutely terrible. I ordered Great Lakes Walleye for $36. What a ripoff. I received a small…read moresliver of walleye, not a filet. The baked potato was the size of a softball and dwarfed the so called piece of fish. The prices are otherwise outrageous for other dishes. Fancy building, decent service but, the reason I was mainly there means I won't go back.

First timers here today for an early dinner after a spending a long hot day with a couple of long…read moretime local relatives who took us out and about around town. We walked in to a charming north woods interior and were seated by a window with a nice water view. Ordered drinks, 3 of baked salmon and one pan fried walleye with various starters and sides. The dishes were prepared well and very delicious. Great friendly service made this a 5 star experience for us. Hope to be back next summer.

Oldest bar in Eagle River. We stopped at the bar to check it out and an order a half rack of ribs…read more The soup was excellent and the fries were hot and crispy. The ribs were too sauced for my liking and chewier than I thought they should be. Service was good and friendly

The vibes, drinks, and food were good. Our server was rude and rushed us out of there…read more Despite the good food and drinks and an ambiance I didn't mind, service is what ties everything together and that aspect of my experience was horrible. If I was rating on the service alone, it would be one star.

Super busy at 4:45 on a Friday but the fish fry was fresh and tasty. We liked both the walleye and…read morethe cod. Get the pickle fries and cheese curds! You'll thank me later. Decent Old Fashioned and fun bar vibe while we waited for our table.

Do yourself a favor and try this little gem. The restaurant is small, but the food and service were…read moreamazing. Our waitress, Mary Ellen, was on the ball our entire meal, making sure the evening was fun. The food was wonderful, what you might expect from a fancy, cosmopolitan restaurant without the snobbiness! I had grouper with shrimp in a lobster sauce, my husband had Lemon chicken. Our friends shared a slab of ribs which proved to be too much for the two of them. A nice bonus, for like $5.00 extra, you can split an entree and each get two sides! Pretty good deal. Highly recommend.

One of the Best in the Northwoods/UP area! Delicious, huge portions, great staff, wonderful decor!…read moreWidow Maker & other Keweenaw Brewery on tap

I think this was the best meal I've had in the 5 years I've lived here. I took my girlfriend out…read morefor a belated birthday dinner and we both loved it. Reservations were at 6 and we were seated right away. Our waitress was promptly at our table and was excellent throughout. I wish I remembered her name. I ordered the Scallops Pernod which is an anise liqueur. It is made with coriander, star anise and mint so it does have an unusual taste but I've had it before but our waitress made sure I was aware of the flavor as she didn't want me to order something I wouldn't have liked. It was FANTASTIC! My mouth is watering think about it. There were plenty of good sized scallops with a Pernod and mushroom cream sauce over linguine. To die for! My friend had the walleye piccata and she said it was also fantastic. The restaurant itself is not terribly big so you could actually talk without yelling. It was decorated in the typical Northwoods style and was very comfortable. I would recommend Chef Rene's 100% although it is a little on the pricier side it is well worth it. Go there you won't be disappointed!

A must stop for dinner if in the area. The menu always has a large offering and care is taken for…read moreeach dish served. Some of the best steaks I've had were right here versus others within a 60 mile radius. This trip I had the lamb chops which were excellent. Also a double baked and we had escargot. I wish the location was was not connected to a hotel and was stand alone but I find this establishment to be in the top 3 in the North Woods