Food and service was exceptional! Such a fun place. Dessert was so good also. Drinks were Funky and good!! read more

This was my third time dining at this restaurant and it just keeps getting better! My friend and I sat at the bar and had excellent service from Chris. We started with an order of Cheese curds and they were the best I've ever had! The dinners were shrimp with chorizo and piccata sauce and a ribeye steak. Both dinners were extremely delicious! We concluded by sharing a butter cake dessert. read more

Hidden GEM !! I was recommended to go here by Artist in Bayfield downtown took her advice and ran with it !! lOVED every dish they served , getting an appetiser was a lot so eat apps lighting Possiable cause the main course was amazing and a lot !! Defiantly take recommendation from your server. Met the friendliest servers and the atmosphere was wonderful !! I would go back and highly recommended !! I had the pork chop not something I normally don't go with and it was wonderful !! read more

Good Thyme Restaurant & Catering - Outside sign - New American Near Me - Washburn, Wisconsin

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This place is lovely! Friendly greeting the moment we walked through door. Excellent Service, Food and Ambience! What more can I ask for read more

Good Thyme Restaurant & Catering - Salad - New American Near Me - Washburn, Wisconsin

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Delicious! Portions were generous and service was great. Cool old house with beautiful flowers in the garden!

Service and food were impeccable. Cocktails cleverly named and tasting good. Welcoming atmosphere

We're from the Twin Cities and eat out often, and what truly sets a great restaurant apart these days, in our opinion, is when the owner takes the time to personally connect with their guests. That's exactly what makes Good Thymes so special! Ben, the owner, greets you warmly, makes you feel genuinely welcome, and checks in during dinner to be sure everything is perfect. It's that personal touch that turns a good meal into a memorable experience. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the service couldn't be friendlier. Good Thymes is, without question, the best restaurant in the Bayfield/Washburn area -- it's become our annual dinner spot with close friends who live in Washburn and love it just as much as we do. read more

If in need of a nice dinner place in the area, certainly a good option. Quality food in a nice space but the prices are a bit high and the food is good but not great, in my opinion. The selection was also a little lacking. Service was okay. It was a little slow to start but fine once we got into the meal. The dining room is rather busy and can be a bit loud and distracting. I would go back but not in any hurry to. read more

We came with a group of 10 people a few months back for my brother's milestone birthday! We had excellent food and drinks! Not one complaint out of ten people. I had a glass of Malbec, and the chicken saltimbocca. Both excellent. Our table shared some Wisconsin cheese curds which always hit the spot. A great location for a special night out! read more

This place was HYPED up to me, and while it was fine, it did not live up to said hype. We were a group of 9, and we arrived on time for our 5pm reservation and were seated promptly. Our server was great, you can tell when you have a pro's pro - and she was one. I ordered an old fashioned, and it was not great. It was a typical "Wisconsin" old fashioned, meaning it tasted cheap, and was not what I expected for the price. I had the sesame tofu, and it was uninspired. It's like they just took the tofu out of the container and slapped some seasoning on it...it was super bland and again, for the price, not special. The leeks were also bland. I ordered meat-less, not flavor-less. The kid and my wife both had the salmon risotto. My wife LOVES risotto and she said this was "fine" and the kiddo said the salmon was "okay." The bill was astronomical - more than two times what we had paid for any other meal for the four days were were in the Bayfield area. It was fun to be with my family and I doubt we'll be in the area again so I won't be back as for me, this was just okay, and way too much money to spend on just okay. read more

Last week I made a reservation for an early dinner last evening (Oct. 23), during the several days my sister and I would be staying in the area. We were some of the first guests to arrive, and were warmly greeted and offered our choice of tables. Chill-vibe music played on large-panel speakers installed flat on the ceiling around the entire room at a volume sufficient to direct the ambient feel of the place. Our server was pleasant, attentive and helpful in answering questions. We ordered the duck wonton appetizer to start, and then for entrees, my sister chose the Osso Bucco (paired with a glass of Pinot Grigio), and, because I love Halibut, I ordered the Pan-fried Halibut Almondine (paired with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc). The wontons were nicely arranged around a small cup of sweet chili sauce, all in a shallow bowl. They were piping hot, blistered-crispy on the outside and creamy-oozy on the inside. Pairing a bite with a dab of sweet chili sauce made for an exciting combination of textures and flavors. An excellent appetizer choice, one I would love to eat again. Next out were dinner salads, along with two warmed rolls and a ball of their herbed butter. The salad greens were fresh, 'springy' (not soggy) and beautiful, and were topped with shavings of carrot, slices of red cabbage and crumbles of feta cheese, along with a sesame-soy vinaigrette. A very tasty and satisfying salad. Then our entrees arrived, fresh and hot. Both entrees were beautiful in their presentation. My first bite of Halibut, though, was disappointing. It was tough, dry - overcooked - not delicate, moist and flaky as it should have been. Our server stopped by briefly at that same time to ask how our first bites were and did not seem to pick-up on our comments about the overcooked Halibut. The mashed potato bed the fish rested upon was creamy and flavorful, and really nice with the lemon browned butter pooling alongside. Adding more color and flavor on my plate were thin wedges of what may have been oven- roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, some deep-bright green broccolini, and some bright green sprouts (perhaps radish?) that were on top of the piece of fish. The sauvignon blanc was the perfect wine pairing for my taste - providing a fragrant aroma, pleasant fruitiness and good body - although the pour seemed a bit scant (may have been a 3 oz. pour?). About half-way through my entree, I decided to stop eating because I was starting to feel full and I wanted to try a dessert. My sister's first bite of the steaming-hot Osso Bucco (and my trial bite) was one of great pleasure. Sooo tender, moist and flavorful! The truffle risotto paired nicely with the shank of pork. The sautéed vegetables seemed a bit overcooked, except for the broccolini. She said she enjoyed the Pinot Grigio wine pairing with her entree. She wanted dessert too, so stopped eating her entree about half-way through. For a dessert to share, we ordered the dark chocolate mousse. In was presented in a small brandy-snifter style glass, and was topped with a berry compote and whipped cream. It was creamy, silky and delicious, with rich chocolate flavor paired with ripe berry and sweet cream. It was the perfect size for us each to enjoy several bites. And when we received our check we saw it was just $5 (the dessert prices are not displayed in their drinks menu). We appreciated the "right-size" dessert at the "right price". When our server returned our boxed-up leftovers to us, I told her that my piece of Halibut was rather tough and dry, obviously overcooked, and that I saw one of the women at a table adjacent to ours had ordered the Halibut and had cut a piece of her fish and handed it across the table to her friend and I could see from its appearance several feet away that her piece of Halibut, too, was overcooked. The server seemed aware of this fact and alluded to "some new staff in the kitchen", but offered no apology or compensation, which would have been appreciated. In such a renowned restaurant, the "new staff" really ought to know how to properly cook fish beyond the confines of a deep fat fryer. read more

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This restaurant is an a beautiful historic house. Reservations are highly recommended. Beautiful interior. We were sat immediately. We had a party of five. We had a duck won tons and mussels as a shared appetizer. I had the bourbon old fashion, which was also excellent. The service was very attentive. The char on the ribeye was absolutely amazing. Will definitely come back. read more

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Outstanding restaurant. Staff was fantastic and the owner stopped by our table to ensure our experience was perfect. Food was outstanding.

Beautiful restaurant with incredible food. We arrived on a winter weekend, didn't expect it to be very busy. I suggest making a reservation, luckily they were able to squeeze us in at a small corner table. Great service and delicious food. My first time eating ribs, I couldn't stop raving about them! Definitely give them a try when you're in the area, you will not regret it. read more

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Great food with friendly service. Very welcoming atmosphere that allows for easy conversations.

BEYOND HIDDEN GEM! This place knows exactly how to run a restaurant. The small menu selection, where all offered items are perfected, the elegant ambiance, the smartly-dressed, never-still wait-staff, ALL! EVERYTHING! All bases covered! As a life-long Wisconsinite, this place easily tops the best of what Wisconsin has to offer. And here it is tucked all the way into the far northern reaches of Wisconsin. Thank you for the great experience and congratulations on a well run establishment! You all rock! read more

Super busy & full but the service was excellent. Very attentive, foods came out well paced & delicious. The cocktails were all looking amazing. Duck wonton is like a fusion of flavors dancing in the mouth & was piping hot. The chili sauce enhances the flavor - definitely need to eat with the chili sauce. Garlic peppercorn char crust ribeye was large portion and was excellent. All the tables were full but noise level wasn't so loud & nice ambiance. read more

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This restaurant exceeded every expectation that I had. The food, the presentation, the drinks, and the overall ambience was amazing. There's plenty of free public parking and the inside of it is very cozy and home-y. I ordered the shrimp Thai noodles and we had the duck wontons as an appetizer. If you are staying in Bayfield for a weekend trip or if you're just passing through definitely consider the spot for food. read more

Good Thyme Restaurant & Catering - Duck wontons - New American Near Me - Washburn, Wisconsin

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Last minute stop on a busy Friday July 5. Place was very full but found seat at bar. All staff was amazing and super friendly! Shout out to the bartender, didn't get his name but gray hair and sideburns, he is a rockstar multitasker!! He had no bar back so he did it all solo. Bar drinks, bar diners, restaurant drinks and restocking his bar with glasses and booze. Big drink menu too so he was making complicated time consuming drinks not pouring a beer or basic Jack and coke. Pleasant welcoming and engaged with everyone all the time. He deserves a raise!! It was Friday so not being a local I had to try the fish fry and holy cow the fish was amazing!! Tender flaky and lightly beer battered with a slight crunch. I was worried it would have 1inch thick hard as rock batter but no it was light tender and delicious. Even had a couple extra pieces because I wasn't feeling full of fried batter. Also very reasonably priced, well cocktails $5 and AYCE fish fry $20 I'm from Chicago and this would be at least 2-3x. HIGHLY recommend because it's a Good Thyme! read more

Made reservations for a Saturday evening dinner and I'm so glad we did! Good Thyme came as a recommendation and I'd definitely recommend to anyone reading this. Service was excellent and attentive. We ordered for starters the Wisconsin cheese curds, for our entrees, we had the 14 ounce handcut Ribeye (very tasty and done to perfection-medium rare) and the Almond crusted Whitefish (fish is light, airy and delicious, love the subtleness of the almond crust). They have a nice selection of wine and drinks, not too overwhelming. We sat inside but they do have outside seating, as well. read more

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Good Thyme is truly special! Absolutely the best restaurant in Northern Wisconsin by far! The food is fantastic, the staff is wonderful, the drinks are strong, and the atmosphere is charming! Bring a smile for the wonderful people and a hungry stomach because the servings are hearty! You won't be disappointed with the desserts, either! We've been coming here for many years and wouldn't miss an opportunity. 10/10 would recommend to a friend! Enjoy :) read more

Favorite place to go in Northern WI. The Quattro Custini for an appetizer is a must! Char crusted steak is amazing. Service is good for how busy they always are. Make reservations! read more

Good Thyme Restaurant & Catering - Quattro - New American Near Me - Washburn, Wisconsin

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The food was phenomenal. The flavors were insane. I ordered the filet mignon, duck wontons, and muscles. These were all delicious! My issue was that my boyfriend and I waited more than an hour for our main course which was ridiculous. We didn't leave the restaurant until 8:30 and we arrived around 6:30 or so. We tried to make a reservation, but on the phone they said they were no longer accepting any for Friday or Saturday. ALSO, my boyfriend and I both witnessed someone in the kitchen using their bare hands to prepare salads that we both ate!!! The kitchen door was swinging open and we could see right inside. This is certainly a health violation. read more

Great atmosphere, great food and outstanding service. The Korean Pork and Salmon were excellent.

One of the best dining experiences we've had in years. Food was incredible. Blackened Lake Trout and Pistachio Crusted Whitefish. The trout had mixed veg and black rice, with background essence of hatch chili. Wow factor. Whitefish on mashed potato also prepared perfectly...we couldn't decide which was better. Brown butter cake was out of this world. Chef has mad skills...everything spot on. Bartender makes a great martini with hand stuffed olives, and a great Cosmo. Service perfect. Happy and quick and not overbearing. ALL staff sincerely happy we were there. Great ambiance, feels you are at friends home for dinner. We went back for fish fry next day. Again...excellent. You will leave thinking you want to come back before you leave town! read more

Good Thyme Restaurant & Catering - Blackened Lake Trout - New American Near Me - Washburn, Wisconsin

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Food and service were amazing. Recommend getting a reservation, but we found open seats at the bar. read more

Good Thyme Restaurant & Catering - Ribeye and Pork Shank - New American Near Me - Washburn, Wisconsin

Had the ribeye (naked). Cooked perfectly and very tender. Excellent. My wife had the Halibut, which was also excellent. Good experience.

We enjoyed a spectacular evening at Good Thyme for my partner's birthday. Thank You to the staff for getting us in on short notice as even on this Wednesday night it was a packed house. The cuisine and service were both fantastic, even on a very busy night our server didn't miss a beat. Of particular note the Duck Wontons and Stuffed Bistro Tender (steak) were truly amazing. Well crafted house cocktail menu and wine list also. We also particularly enjoyed the ambiance of the old house in which the restaurant lies- just elegant enough w/o being pretentious, and a lively but not loud bar. We arrived just before dusk- our only, and very minor, critique was the atmosphere could be enhanced by dimming the overhead lighting slightly upon sunset. Absolutely fantastic experience, Thank You for an exceptional evening to the entire Good Thyme staff- both front and back of house! read more

Bayfield Wisconsin isn't one of my usual haunts, but well worth a visit. I now see why the late JFK, Jr used to retreat to the Bayfield area to escape. It is a beautiful area with lots to see and do, and less anyone feel that one has to sacrifice fine dining to experience the Wisconsin northwoods...I suggest...no I insist that you find your way to Good Thyme for a...(sorry)...good time! You will pass Good Thyme just outside of Washburn as you drive the final few miles to Bayfield. You will see an attractive older home with a large wraparound porch and ample parking sitting by itself in the right. It is only open 5-9 pm and I would recommend a reservation, if you are dining after 6, as it seemed to get quite busy quickly after our 6 pm seating. We were seated by the kitchen, but I did not even mind, and I could see that the staff was hustling and attentive to everyone. One of the staff (perhaps the owner or manager?) seemed to know half of the patrons and greeted them like old friends. I almost felt like I was in an upscale episode of Cheers. Our waitress, Jan, as well as the other staff, were very attentive and our water glasses never got even half empty before being refilled. Jan was extremely pleasant, did not appear rushed with us, and made excellent recommendations. Neither the wine list, drink menu, nor food menu were enormous, but definitely adequate. Everything we had was excellent and exceeded expectations. A few highlights: We started with the Brie and baguette. This sounds pretty basic but was amazing! The Brie was covered with a chutney which included rhubarb and apples and a Marsala wine sauce. Paired with the warm baguette I was quite content. Next came the house salad...on most meals just a forgettably modest segway to the main course. The Good Thyme salad has an Asian influenced sesame oil vinaigrette with a cow's milk feta that was surprisingly amazing! At this point we were quite content, with the main course remaining. I had the Char crusted pub filet, stuffed with cheese and cooked perfectly. My wife had the freshly caught Lake Superior whitefish, which was a generous serving of light, flaky delicious whitefish. Both of our meals were generously portioned, nicely presented, reasonably priced, and DELICIOUS! Overall, we had an excellent dining experience and I recommend Good Thyme highly! read more

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Great food and service. Same staff we've seen since dining there for the past 4 years & they always are smiling and helping each other out... including the manager. Unfortunately like most restaurants it is very noisy. read more

This restaurant is very quaint and quiet. The food was delicious and nothing disappointed. We enjoyed the Korean BBQ chicken as an appetizer and it was so good. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

AMAZING rib eye!! Best I've ever had! Everything is excellent. Drinks, apps,salad,sides. Best food in the Bayfield area.

Friendly service and great value for your money. I mostly go there for their breakfast menu.

Food was delicious. The wait staff was super friendly and ambiance was warm and gracious. We liked so much we went back a second time on our 3 day trip to northern Wisconsin. read more

A great discovery on road trip home from Canada with alto. Had an amazing mud pie or Maybe it was an ice cream pie? read more

Great food and one of the best Old Fashion cocktails I have ever had! Pretty setting as well!

Fantastic restaurant! The food was inexpensive but top notch.We were so impressed we came back again two nights later...

The staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant was nice. Two of us had drinks--a cosmo and an old fashioned, which were excellent. For dinner, I had the almond crusted halibut with mashed potatoes and broccoli. It was delicious and well presented. My meal was worth five stars! My daughter had salmon, which tasted fishy, so she did not finish the salmon. I shared my halibut with her and she also thought it was very good. Both my husband and our son-in-law ordered the double cheeseburgers. The hamburgers looked great in the photos on Yelp but neither of them liked their burgers at all. They said the burgers tasted fishy. At first we thought they were smelling the salmon but we could definitely smell a fish smell from the bun. It really ruined the taste even after taking the buns off the hamburgers. We mentioned it to the waitress so she went back to ask in the kitchen. They said they grill the salmon and buns in the same area of the grill. That seems risky when people can have allergies to fish. It's also two tastes that don't belong together. Hopefully, they make sure to not cross-contaminate foods so the foods can keep the flavors they should have and to also avoid a chance of someone having a reaction to foods they shouldn't have. read more

Our dinner at Good Thyme tonight was memorable in many ways. The ambiance, partnered with the service and perfectly executed food made it a dining experience we won't soon forget! Brooke was an amazing server, and made my 5 year old son feel so special and included in our dining experience. The owner Renee is hands on in every way, and it's easy to see why Good Thyme has become the #1 recommended foodie stop in the area. The highlight of our trip, and we'd seriously condo driving 4 hours from the Twin Cities just to repeat tonight's dinner! read more

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What a find! We were vacationing up there and stumbled in after 18 holes at apostle highlands golf. The house salad with salmon was absolutely amazing. The salmon was done perfectly and for the 10.00 additional charge was a steal as it was a big filet. My husband and son each had the burger which they both enjoyed. Our waitress was super and attentive and I believe the owner even checked on us. We were a bit underdressed.. I think.. but they seated us immediately without a reservation. It is a smaller menu.. but gosh.. it was sooo good. Clearly composed dishes with thought behind them and the service was super fast! read more