Thanks Dawn for the great service! Been coming to this area for about 40 years and living in the…read moreNorthwoods for close to seven. First stop here and my wife and I loved it. We sat where we had a great view of Big Arbor Vitae Lake across the street. We had the Soup of the Day which was Stuffed Green Pepper soup. That was very good. A lot of ground beef in it. A bowl of it would be a meal. I'd have every one at the table order it and get the Huge Pretzel appetizer to go with it. We ordered and shared The Patty Melt and upgraded to the fries instead of the rippled chips. Great rye bread and grilled just right. My wife would have liked dill rather than bread and butter pickle chips. Next time we'll ask if that's an option. It wasn't a deal breaker. We also had the Walleye Finger Basket. Wow! Nice big chunks of walleye with a very good coating. I upgraded to the regular onion rings. These were perfectly cooked and had a great crunch to complement the ring of onion on the inside. We were able to take advantage of their offer on the T-bird Football electronic card. Even without it, we will be back to try other things like the Ruben Rolls!

This was my family's first time at Slo's Pub and we couldn't have been happier. Speedy service,…read moredelicious food (with even some unique menu choices), great prices and the lake views are wonderful. We stopped in on a Saturday for lunch and were told to seat ourselves. The place was busy but not packed. We grabbed a hightop with lake views and perused the menu. The adults ordered old fashioneds ($5.50) and the kiddos had kiddie cocktails ($2), plus an appetizer of mini corn dogs ($8.50) as we were all starving. From there the adults ordered "Greg's Taco Wrap" ($11) and the Walleye Fingers Basket ($10.50) and the kiddos ordered from the kids menu with a 9" Cheese Pizza ($5.95) and a Hamburger with Fries ($4.95) with cheese (not sure if we were up-charged for that). Note, water is self serve by the front door. The food all came out quickly and were very large servings. I couldn't believe how many fries came with the kids meal! The Taco Wrap was the highlight of the meal, but it was all delicious. Nitpick would be a lighter batter on the walleye fingers, but it was still good. We ended our meal with the kiddos playing some of the arcade games, which were surprisingly only $1 a play. My only regret is I wish I would have ordered the duck wontons. Next time!

Absolutely the best in the area, clean, great staff worth the stop. Great selection of different…read morestyles of beers

Meh. If you want to sip a tepid beer while sitting in a lawn chair in a parking lot during a light…read moredrizzle, this could be the place for you.

Right from when you walk in the door you know you belong here! Super friendly staff and other…read morecustomers! I can't remember laughing so hard at the tales being told. It was great and so warm! I had the hunter's chicken sandwich and it was very tasty! Absolutely returning and highly recommend!

Best burger in the North Fun atmosphere with great local…read moreflare. Can't wait to get there for lunch with the guys

Food is always great and great atmosphere we are regulars now wings are the best in the area! My…read morewife loves the pizza and love the fish sandwich.

I took home probably the best pizza in the entire Minocqua area. I was greeted nicely, served well,…read moremet the owner and her daughter and granddaughter, and couldn't have enjoyed a nicer atmosphere. Rustic Pines is a wonderful place.

Our first visit today on 'wiener Wednesday'. We each had a $5 hot dog - traditional Chicago for me…read moreand BBQ for my guy (came with onion, bacon & BBQ sauce). Both were delicious! A tiny bit disappointed the bun wasn't poppyseed, but it was good enough as is. We shared sides of sweet potato fries (generous portion) and onion rings. Both were tasty & hot. Topped it off with some drinks & it was a perfect lunch. Our server, Nancy, was friendly & attentive. The place is cute inside - a sizable bar with a small dining room, decked out in typical Northwoods fashion. Check it out!

We have been here twice now and had awesome meals both times. Service can be a little slow but it…read moregets busy and there is one waitress. The food is worth waiting for and the wait time is just what we need to have a real conversation with the company we are with. First time lunch stop was on a Friday fish day and walleye bites were ordered. The report is that they were delicious and were tasted by two in the party. I'm gf and don't care for fish so did not taste. The other party member had wings and said they were excellent along with his side of onion rings. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a gluten free bun. The bun held up well and the sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries was delicious. Second time here my husband had the special of Chicago style hot dogs, I had the steak sandwich on gf bun and the other in our party had the hot beef sandwich. We all enjoyed our meals and look forward to coming back. The food is just downright good for a fair price. Not sure why only one waitress but guessing they only need one for the kitchen to keep pace. There is seating outside but I think it is just used when they have entertainment. Everyone seems to be enjoying their bar seats and restaurant meals.

Ok, we went here Thursday evening. It was tremendous. Let me dive into it…read more... The friendly owners welcomed us outside, hanging out with their rescue dog. We went inside, it was really well designed with a nice bar, outside porch, and tables on two levels. On to the drinks! Samantha, a real nice lady, was behind the bar. My old fashioned was beautifully muddled and made to my specifications, bourbon, sour, and olives. Sorry, no cherries. Fish fry with lightly breaded cod was next, and it melted in the mouth! Tartar sauce, beans and nice French fries completed the entree. Note, mouth watering as I write this, sorry. . My wife had an original creation of Samantha, wild rice, Brussels sprouts, bacon, secret spices, topped with walleye fingers in a bowl. This won an award, she noted, and it darned well should!! Ok, this place is a real gem in the Northwoods. We will see you there because, for the foreseeable future, I will not go anywhere else!

Food, Service and Ambiance was all great. Out of the way but well worth it. Lovely grounds.read more

I've been frequenting Timbers every Friday for their fish fry for the last 8+ years or so. To me,…read morethey have the best fish fry in the north woods by far, and it proves that you don't have to go to a fancy supper club to get good eats. The ambiance is a typical north woods bar, you can either eat at the bar or sit at one of the tables in their 'dining room' which houses the slot machines, dart board, and a few other games for kids. They have a wide selection of brews on tap, and have a full bar. The thing that I really love about this place is that everyone who works here is extremely nice. You can tell they love what they do, they're proud of where they live, and they have great senses of humor. Just overall great conversationalists. Now to the food, my favorite part: For appetizers, you HAVE to try their jalapeño poppers. They're the best poppers I've ever had. I believe they are coated in potato breading and they have an awesome zing to them. Never had a popper like it and I'll always compare others to the ones at Timbers. For lunch/dinner, their hamburgers are incredible as well. Super juicy smash burgers on a fluffy bun with the best French fries in the world. A perfect pick me up during snowmobile season or on a nice summer day. On Friday, this is THE spot for fish fry. My family and I have tried so many fish fry places over the year trying to find our favorite, and each time we stray we always leave disappointed wishing we would've just got Timbers instead. To me, what makes their fish fry so great is their portions are extremely generous, you get 4 pieces of fish, a handful of fries, two slices of buttered rye bread, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge. The way their fish is prepared and battered is my favorite. It doesn't have that super thick, almost pancake batter like breading that tastes like a corn dog. Instead it's very lightly breaded so that it's fish forward with a nice crunch. This is just my preference, but to me, it's the best fish fry I've ever had. I genuinely love this place so much, but I must say that it's obviously super crowded and loud during the tourist seasons. If that bothers you, you can always call in a takeout order so don't like that deter you from checking this place out!

Really good pizza and tacos. That's all I have had so far but my wife and I will definitely be…read moreeating there again! Great upnorth bar atmosphere, very good service!

I work in customer service, so when someone says they are going out for a fish fry I'll ask where's…read moreyour favorite place to go? 9/10 it's Murtaughs. So of course I have to try it and let me tell you... it did NOT disappoint! I have eaten there there before and had their delicious deli sandwiches and their burgers are cooked to perfection, but wow! It's all you can eat deep fried pollack. Made to order beer battered or cajun. Included Murtaugh's clam chowder(I WANTED TO BATHE IN THIS STUFF, SO GOOD!), coleslaw, rye bread, their famous made from scratch potato salad (YUMMO! ) or french fries, lemon & tarter. And yay! They had malt vinegar! I love that with my fish. And let's not forget our bartender (sorry sir, I forgot your name ) but he was just on top of EVERYTHING! Fast, polite, engaging and a great smile! Thank you folks at Murtaughs! Oh shoot!! And David the cook!! The Oz. The man behind the curtain. Thank you all for making it great!

Michelle was amazing, atmosphere was friendly, food was tasty! Got the Philly and lots of…read moreappetizers, everything was solid

I can't believe we haven't stopped here before. This place was amazing !!! We had a group of 7…read morearrive on a Saturday around 4pm for a early dinner/late lunch. The bartender was absolutely a gem and so sweet. Kam or Kal ? I know it was with a K. I lagged on writing this review so I forgot her name. I hope we get waited on again by her ! To start- the Bloody Mary- WOW. Absolutely huge and had awesome flavor. They make their own mix and the toppings were delicious. Loaded with deliciousness!!!! 10/10. Everything our party ordered was so amazing. To start - the bacon appetizer was out of this world, the cheese curds were probably the best I've ever had, and onion strings (again the best ever). From the steak, the walleye, sandwiches, pasta, prime rib, salmon, etc .... OUTSTANDING. Super flavorful and some top notch food. We absolutely cannot wait to go back !!!

Good food. New owners are constantly fixing and rebuilding…read moreand refurbishing. They are trying to update and make it look nice. Also, currently working on a new outside area, so summertime can be enjoyed even more. Expect more fun bands, and things outside.

Amazing burgers! Typical bar/restaurant ambience great service. Little off the beaten path but well…read moreworth the drive.

Had lunch here today. Sat at the bar. Bar is cute - very much an up north WI vibe. I ordered the…read moremushroom & Swiss burger with fries, and my husband ordered the patty melt with fries. We were enjoying our drinks and the bartender came out and told us he only had 1 burger left. This was before 1 pm on a Sunday. I looked at the menu and switched to the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Both meals were great, but...the bite I had of my husband's patty melt was amazing. I need to come back and get a burger. The owner told us 2 Milwaukee DJs were up this weekend and they ended up getting tons of business, hence, they ran out of burgers. I understand how they won best burger a few years ago. May need to also try their Friday fish fry. Check them out!